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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Country music singer and songwriter Jeff Carson, who scored hits with “Not On Your Love,” and “The Car” before becoming a police officer, has died in Tennessee, his publicist said.

The music community is mourning the loss of Taylor Hawkins. The Foo Fighters revealed Friday night that the longtime drummer for the rock band has died. He was 50.

Coronation Street fans were appalled by gritty scenes featuring relapsed addict Abi Franklin in tonight's hour-long episode.

Mother's Day, Daylight Savings, the first day of spring - March is officially here to bring an end to a long, dark and stormy winter.

Angelique Jackson Sherri Shepherd wasn’t a nominee at the 13th AAFCA Awards on Wednesday night, but she certainly had the look of a winner.Shepherd was on hand at the annual awards show — which celebrates the best in film each year — to present the best actress award to her “Chi-town sister” Jennifer Hudson, who the organization’s near-100 members honored for playing Aretha Franklin in “Respect.”“I’m so in awe of her, that she has reinvented herself but she’s still singing those soulful gospel songs, then she’s pop, then she can get in there and act her butt off and did an amazing job in ‘Respect,’” Shepherd told Variety about Hudson on the red carpet outside the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. “Now the girl’s got her own talk show — welcome to the block, sis! — so, it’s very, very exciting to support her in this manner.” Of course, Hudson isn’t the only one with a new show.

Michael Douglas recently wrapped his Netflix series The Kominsky Method and he’s getting ready to head back to television right away!

Morning Joe.Maybe this terrible aggression by Putin will stiffen the spines of a lot of Republicans in office who understand you cannot continue to give Trump and his enablers a blank check because they will lead us to a very bad place,” she said, adding that “too many Republicans” are “naive in such a dangerous way.”“They somehow believe that because Putin presents himself as a strong leader on behalf of certain values that are, anti-gay, that are anti-freedom and [anti-]democracy, that’s so messy, that somehow that corresponds with the views of certain members and elements of the Republican Party,” she added. “They could not be more mistaken.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMichael Douglas will star as U.S. Founding Father Benjamin Franklin in a new limited series for Apple, Variety has learned.The untitled series is based on the book “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America” by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff. Kirk Ellis, the writer behind HBO’s “John Adams” series, will write the show for Apple and serve as an executive producer.Emmy-winning director Tim Van Patten will direct and executive produce.

Apple TV+ has officially confirmed a limited event series starring Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin. The Oscar winner executive produces the project about the American polymath, from John Adams writer-executive producer Kirk Ellis, TV director, writer and producer Tim Van Patten (Boardwalk Empire, The Sopranos), Tony Krantz and his Flame Ventures and Richard Plepler’s Eden Productions under the company’s deal with Apple Studios. Based on Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff’s book A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America, the series, which has been casting for the past couple of months, is a co-production between ITV Studios America and Apple Studios.

SAG Award nomination for her portrayal of Aretha Franklin in the third season of the anthology series Genius.  And Cynthia Erivo, slipped into a bright red PVC gown as she stepped on to the red carpet at The 28th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. The 35-year-old actress showcased her incredible figure in the form fitting Louis Vuitton number that she paired with a structured fur cape.

Cynthia Erivo is looking so fierce on the red carpet!

LOS ANGELES -- Jennifer Hudson was named entertainer of the year at the 53rd annual NAACP Image Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.After Hudson accepted the award Saturday night, the singer-actor thanked the NAACP for inspiring “little girls like me.” She beat out Regina King, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion and Tiffany Haddish.“I was just standing here thinking ‘It was here – the NAACP Awards – where I watched so many legends and icons that inspired me,” said the Oscar and Grammy winner. “Now, I’m standing here holding an award like this.

Kris Bowers “Black excellence” is one of those phrases that might be difficult to explain, but you know it when you see it. It almost instantly pops into my mind — often in hashtag form — when I see images of classic Black icons or beautiful Black bodies dressed to the nines and stunningly captured in photographs; everybody Black at award shows; the Obamas; or anything Beyoncé and Jay-Z do.Black excellence is a feeling.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Saffron Barker has been rushed to hospital in Brazil. The celeb has been taken to medics after being left in agony with a debilitating ear infection. The 21 year old said: "I pretty much since day one of being here have had a really bad sore throat.

Channel 4 A Place In The Sun’s Jasmine Harman has shared her bloody injury after a brutal holiday accident. The 46 year old TV star has suffered a nasty mouth injury.

Cheryl Tweedy reportedly faces a huge tax demand after HMRC won a legal battle with her. HMRC won the wrangle over an alleged avoidance scheme. Cheryl, the former ITV The X Factor judge and Girls Aloud star, may now have to pay back HMRC.

Storm Franklin is battering Scotland today as flood and wind warnings are in place during the country's wild weather outburst in just days.

Call the Midwife fans bid an emotional farewell to midwife Trixie Franklin in a recent episode of the BBC show, as the nurse flew to Portofino to look after her sick aunt.That’s because in real life the actress that plays her, Helen George, took some time out of filming the much-loved series to give birth to her own baby - second daughter Lark. Helen and her former co-star Jack Ashton welcomed little Lark in November, a baby sister for their older daughter Wren, four.

Helen George has returned to social media after responding to the backlash she received over a recent Call the Midwife episode.MORE: Helen George looks angelic in chic collared midi dress during intimate night outTaking to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, the actress - who plays Nurse Trixie Franklin in the beloved period drama - looked flawless as she revealed one of the environmentally-friendly beauty products she adores - a deodorant from We Are Wild.WATCH: Helen George shares impressive beauty secret"I started using this a couple of months ago," she tells her followers. "I was looking to reduce my plastic waste, I'm recycling so much.

Alan Elliott Alexander Hamilton, who died Jan. 30 at age 77, was a conductor and arranger who was able to add “movie star” to his credits in the last years of his life. His work on Aretha Franklin’s 1972 “Amazing Grace” album — certified as the bestselling album of her career — was heard by millions over a period of almost five decades before Franklin fans actually got to see as well as hear Hamilton’s handiwork as the arranger and conductor of that music.

Coronation Street fans flocked to compliment Nina Lucas' stunning new look tonight (Monday January 31).

24 revival series is in the works.In September last year, Fox Entertainment President Michael Thorn told Deadline there were “active creative discussions” with producers about potentially bringing back the series in some capacity.Speaking to NME, Sutherland, who played Jack Bauer in the Fox series, denied having any knowledge about these talks. “My social media will just start going off the charts, and it’ll be the first I’ve heard of it,” Sutherland said.The actor, however, admits the subject has come up in the past when chatting with former 24 showrunner Howard Gordon.Speaking about his idea for a revival series, Sutherland said: “I think the only thing that would ever make sense – and I’ve told [Gordon] this – is that you launch the new cast because they’re trying to get me back from China or wherever the hell it is that I ended up.”Sutherland also served as executive producer on spin-off series 24: Legacy, which was axed in 2017 after just one season.Speaking about the show’s cancellation, Sutherland suggests the spin-off wasn’t given enough time to grow.

Emma Roberts treated herself to a holiday following her breakup with Garrett Hedlund!

Nina Lucas takes drastic action on the Coronation Street cobbles next week in a bid to stop her gilrfriend travelling to Glasgow and she'll be seen sporting a new blonde look.

Garrett Hedlund was reportedly arrested for public intoxication in Tennessee on Saturday amid reports that his relationship with Emma Roberts has ended.  The "Country Strong" star may be in some serious legal trouble given that this current arrest happened while he was still on probation stemming from another incident that occurred in 2020. TMZ reports that Hedlund was nabbed for public intoxication on Saturday night in Franklin County.  However, the outlet reports that he has since been released on $2,100 bond and is due back in court in March to answer for the incident. No details were available regarding the circumstances that led up to the "Friday Night Lights" actor’s arrest.  Garrett Hedlund and Emma Roberts  reportedly broke up.

Friday Night Lights star Garrett Hedlund has reportedly been arrested for public intoxication. Just days after it was revealed that the actor had split from Scream Queens star Emma Roberts, TMZ has reported that he was apprehended by police in Franklin County, Tennessee, on Saturday evening.The publication reports that the 37 year old was in custody but has been released on a $2,100 bond following his misdemeanour arrest.

Garrett Hedlund, 37, apparently faced an arrest on Saturday night when he was intoxicated in public. The actor, who reportedly recently broke up with Emma Roberts, 30, is currently in custody after the arrest, which took place in Franklin County in Tennessee, and bond has been set at $2100, according to TMZ. It’s not clear whether or not he has posted it yet and a photo that the outlet is claiming to be his mug shot has been released.

 Garrett Hedlund got into more legal trouble following his breakup with Emma Roberts.

In custody. One day after Garrett Hedlund’s breakup from Emma Roberts made headlines, he has been arrested for public intoxication.

Garrett Hedlund is under arrest.

Jason Alexander was arrested on Thursday, December 30, for allegedly violating a restraining order, Us Weekly exclusively confirms.

Miranda Lambert has shared a heartwarming video that showcases her incredible generosity and left fans in tears.

Nicole Kidman is back home in Australia with daughters Sunday, 13, and Faith, 10, after promoting her upcoming film Being the Ricardos in the states. The actress, 54, touched down in Sydney Airport with her kids on Thursday, Dec. 9, looking casual in black pants and a sweater vest, as seen in photos HERE.

Palm Springs International Film Awards will be honoring Hudson with the Chairman’s Award for her portrayal of Franklin in .“In, Jennifer Hudson brings to life Aretha Franklin’s rise from childhood gospel singer to international star. Hudson transforms into the Queen of Soul singing her heart out in this legendary performance,” said Harold Matzner, Palm Springs International Film Festival chairman.

Jennifer Hudson, who portrayed Aretha Franklin in the biopic “Respect” earlier this year, will be the recipient of the Chairman’s Award at this year’s Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Coronation Street star Sally Carman looked worlds away from her on-screen character as she glammed up for an awards do.