Judy Tenuta, the 'Love Goddess' comedienne and actress, dead at 72

Manori Ravindran International Editor The David Tennant-starring “Litvinenko” has sold into AMC+ and Sundance Now in the U.S., along with a host of other buyers in 80 international markets. The drama has pre-sold ahead of its debut on ITV’s forthcoming U.K. streaming service ITVX, which launches this fall, and NENT Group’s Viaplay streaming service in the Nordics, Netherlands, Poland and Baltics. Written by George Kay (“Lupin”) and produced by Patrick Spence, ITV Studios and Tiger Aspect Productions, the drama tells the story of Alexander Litvinenko, the former Russian Federal Security Services and KGB officer, whose death from polonium poisoning in November 2006 triggered one of the most complex and dangerous investigations in the history of the Metropolitan Police.

Megan Thee Stallion performed ‘Anxiety’ and ‘Plan B‘ from her latest album ‘Traumazine‘ while hosting last night’s (October 15) episode of Saturday Night Live.The rapper, who was both host and musical guest, made her third appearance on the late night TV sketch show. In 2020 she performed ‘Savage’ and in 2019 she supplied her guest verse to Chance the Rapper’s ‘Handsome’ on the show from his album ‘The Big Day‘.In an earlier monologue, Megan mentioned the mental health website Bad Bitches Have Bad Days Too, which was inspired by ‘Anxiety’.The Houston rapper also performed ‘NDA’ from ‘Traumazine’.

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PnB Rock, who was with the rapper when he was fatally shot during a robbery at a restaurant in Los Angeles last month, has shared her first statement following his death.Rock – real name Rakim Hasheem Allen – was fatally shot at South Los Angeles’ Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles restaurant on September 12 while he was at the eatery with his girlfriend, Stephanie Sibounheuang.In a statement posted to Instagram, Sibounheuang said that Rock had “saved [her] life” during the robbery by “throwing [her] under” a table. “I’m not supposed to be here but [because] of him. I am.

“Halloween Ends” is here.The sequel — in theaters and on Peacock on Oct. 14 — concludes the trilogy that started with 2018’s “Halloween,” which wisely jettisoned most of the cumbersome backstory and mythology that had gummed up the subsequent sequels and spin-offs.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are a united front, sticking together through the not so happy times.MORE: Jennifer Lopez's favorite anti-wrinkle eye cream is 40% off on Amazon right nowThe two were spotted out in Miami for a much more somber night out than their usual outings, as they attended a celebration of life event for a dear friend.Among many other celebrities, the couple honored the life of the late J.R. Ridinger, the Market America CEO and prominent figure on the Miami social scene, who passed away on 30 August.WATCH: Jennifer Lopez wows fans in honeymoon bathtub video MORE: Ben Affleck celebrates amazing news after wedding to Jennifer LopezThe esteemed mogul, who was 63 at the time of his death, died of a pulmonary embolism while on a yacht in Croatia.Jennifer paid tribute to him and his families the best way she knows how, by performing a song in J.R.'s honor at the event, which was held at the Faena Forum.She also took to Instagram to express her condolences to the businessman's widow, Loren Ridinger.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been just over a year since Liberty Poole stole the hearts of the nation by bravely calling off her relationship with Love Island’s Jake Cornish and quitting the villa just days before the grand final. Catching up with OK!, the 23-year-old model and influencer insists she has "no regrets" about her early exit, adding, "I wasn’t going to fake anything for the sake of TV. It wasn’t right for me and Jake to stay in the villa." But life after Love Island hasn’t all been plain sailing.

Does Lala Kent have a new man in her life?! It sounds like it!

Alfie Boe left viewers stunned on Friday as he shared details from Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti's Love Island date, where he performed. Fans will recall that Alfie, 49, serenaded Ekin-Su, 28, and Davide, 27, who went on to win the ITV2 show, during their romantic meal, which took place in a colosseum-style setting. However, Alfie shattered the romantic illusion on Friday's Lorraine as he claimed the couple had a "microwave meal" served on a "plastic plate".

told the Associated Press.“She was a very funny, amazing performer,” said Neal, sharing that it was always a “happy time to be around her.”Neal said while Tenuta claimed her birthdate as Nov. 7, 1965, she was really born in 1949.“She was old school so she would never tell her real age, but now that she’s gone we can tell her real age.”The two-time Grammy nominee toured with George Carlin as her career took off in the 1980s.

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Judy Tenuta, an unconventional often brash stand-up comic who guested on numerous TV shows and appeared in two “Weird” Al Yankovic videos, died October 6 of ovarian cancer in Studio City, CA. She was 72.

Maane Khatchatourian News Editor, Variety.com Popular stand-up comic Judy Tenuta, known to her fans as “The Love Goddess” and “Aphrodite of the Accordion,” died of ovarian cancer on Thursday afternoon in Los Angeles. She was 72.