Rebecca Root to make 'Doctor Who' history as first trans companion

Maggie Lee Chief Asia Film CriticEye-popping action steals the show in “Lupin III: The First,” the first computer-animated feature entry in the classic franchise about the French gentleman thief and master of disguise.

Julia Roberts has celebrated her 18th wedding anniversary to husband Daniel Moder, marking the occasion with an affectionate Instagram post.

Dylan Dreyer opened up about how she’s adapted to filming the Today show at home — and revealed she’s been pumping while working.“I got some work done on my maternity leave,” the meteorologist, 38, joked during the Thursday, June 2, show, as she moved her camera down and turned to the side. “I have to pump! Mama’s gotta make some milk.”Dreyer and husband Brian Fichera welcomed their second child, son Oliver, in January 2020.

In the fourth season of Parks and Recreation, Leslie Knope runs for city council. In our research we discovered that in towns like Pawnee, Indiana, senior citizens account for a huge percentage of local election vote totals.

Meadow Walker was barely a teen when she lost her beloved dad, actor Paul Walker, in a tragic car accident on Nov. 30, 2013.

Billboard. "This song is for my community, for whom love has always been a heroic trait.“Known for poignant lyrics that often tackle topics like queerness, non-conforming sexuality and class, the also author of the Spanish novel Papi and Tentacle, was recently signed by Warner Chappell Music.“Rita is an artist that fearlessly speaks her mind and tackles critical issues impacting society head on through her writing," says Lazaro Hernandez, Warner Chappell Music's vp, a&r, U.S.

Netflix’s upcoming reboot. In the photo, Jessi and Mallory are seen wearing green Camp Moosehead hoodie sweatshirts and appear to have quizzical expressions on their faces.

Rebecca Root is set to make TV history by becoming Doctor Who‘s first transgender companion.Root will portray Tania Bell, opposite former Doctors Paul McGann and Tom Baker, in the hit sci-fi show’s new Big Finish audio series Stranded.The stand-up comic insists her gender identity has nothing to do with the storyline.The show first cast a trans actress, Bethany Black, in series nine, while Bill Potts served as the series’ first openly gay companion in series 10.

Alicia Keys is using her time in quarantine to make her voice, and the voices of others, heard as loudly as possible.

hereMeanwhile, video footage on Moss Lane, in Timperely, captures heavy downpours and blustery winds.The torrential rain caused some roads to flood and traffic problems.Two lanes of the M602, near Eccles, were shut after they became submerged by water.There were also reports of flooding in Farnworth as well as the Trafford Centre.In Milnrow on Kiln Lane, some cars were left submerged in the water, while the roof collapsed in an Asda in Rochdale.A yellow weather alert had been issued by the Met

Anna Kendrick's time on the set wasn't as fun as it appeared on screen.

Anna Kendrick's time on the set wasn't as fun as it appeared on screen.

Anna Kendrick's time on the set wasn't as fun as it appeared on screen.

Anna Kendrick's time on the set wasn't as fun as it appeared on screen.

Hot New Hip Hop reported today on comments from the UFC president, Dana White, in which he announced that the very first fight on Fight Island would be Alexander Volkanovski versus Max Holloway. For the last few months, media reports and social media users have speculated on what Dana White’s “Fight Island,” would look like, as well as how the matches will occur.

Kurt Thomas was the first American male gymnast to win gold at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.Thomas was a student at Indiana State University when he competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, though he didn’t medal there. He went home to win NCAA events in parallel bars in 1977 and 1979, leading his school’s team to the 1977 National Championship.