2020 Showbiz and Celebrity Breaking News

On April 13, Donald Trump was in tiny Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, population 3,800, in Lehigh Valley, rallying white MAGA voters with a range of racist tropes, personal grievances and invented historical narratives featuring Gettysburg, Confederate Army leader Robert E. Lee, Lincoln and himself.

Elizabeth Day’s How to Fail podcast, the 53-year-old TV star and bestselling author described his addiction as “running away from your pain”.“Alcoholics will tell you the same, like it’s absurd that there’s a bottle of vodka in front of you or there’s a packet of crisps in front of you and it’s more powerful than you,” he said. “It makes no sense.”Osman, who stepped down from the BBC gameshow Pointless in 2022, went on to describe his addiction as the “drumbeat” of his life.“We’ve all got human minds and we’re all crazy in slightly different ways.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor A media consultant sued Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, alleging he is owed “at least several million dollars” for work he did related to the company’s $370 million acquisition in 2022 of Redbox, the DVD kiosk and streaming company. Keith Knee, described in his legal complaint as an advisory and consulting services professional in the media industry, filed suit against Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment on Friday, April 19, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

A mum with a 'good heart' who was told she had asthma after battling cancer tragically died aged just 33.

Katcy Stephan Amblin’s film adaptation of Richard Osman’s novel “The Thursday Murder Club” is finally taking shape, with “Harry Potter” and “Home Alone” filmmaker Chris Columbus set to direct. Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley are being eyed for three of the four lead roles in the project. The book, released in 2020, tells the story of four septuagenarian friends who live in a retirement community and solve cold cases for fun.

Rooney Mara is getting in a workout.

Surprise – Tom Payne and his wife Jennifer Akerman have welcomed twins!

Bridgerton is set to get back to its raunchy roots for season three, with the new series of the Netflix show billed the steamiest yet.The period drama became known for its sex scenes when it launched in 2020 featuring the love story between Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon (Rege-Jean Page), but some fans were disappointed by a tamer season two that focussed on Phoebe's brother Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and his love interest Kate (Simon Ashley). So viewers will be pleased to know that the sex scenes are back and steamier than ever before in the forthcoming season three, where Nicola Coughlan's Penelope Featherington will find love with Colin Bridgerton, played by Luke Newton.

I-Land 2 is coming!

Brian Austin Green reflected on how he and Megan Fox co-parent their shared sons after their split.

The mental health ward where Charlie Millers suffered a fatal injury struggled with short staffing, an inquest has heard. However, staff taking care of Charlie before his tragic death say observations on him were happening every five minutes, as planned.

Brian Austin Green knows co-parenting isn’t a walk in the park — that’s why he relies on one golden rule to make things work with ex-wife Megan Fox!

Kate Garraway has made a desperate plea for help after receiving "unsettling post making demands" addressed to her late husband.

Alison Hammond has come a long way from being reprimanded by Big Brother after breaking a garden table on the reality show. She was trying to make contact with the outside at the time - and 22 years on, the world has certainly taken notice of her.

Smartmatic has reached a settlement with One America News Network over claims that the news outlet amplified false claims that the voting systems company rigged the results of the 2020 election.

If you missed the news, Katy Perry is planning to exit American Idol after the current season.

Donald Glover made a big announcement!

Prince Harry has faced another legal setback!

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Wonya Lucas, former president and CEO of Hallmark Media Networks, has joined Comcast‘s board as an independent director. Comcast announced Lucas’s addition to the board, effective as of April 15, in an SEC filing Monday. She has not yet been appointed to serve as a member of any board committee, according to the filing.

Jennifer Pedranti is getting married!

A teen who was allegedly raped after enjoying a summer’s day out with friends at a beach told police she said no “at least seven times”.

Prince Harry has suffered a loss in his ongoing legal battle over police protection in the UK, after his initial bid to appeal a High Court ruling was rejected.The Duke of Sussex was appealing against a decision in February 2020 by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (RAVEC) to remove his publicly-funded protection when he is in the country. RAVEC’s decision came as a result of a change in the duke’s official “status” after he stopped being a “full-time working member of the royal family”, a judge heard.

Apple is turning the story of the Hollywood con queen into a documentary series.

Since we’re in Droughlander waiting for Outlander season 8, we’re looking back at some quotes from the show’s stars, Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe.

Ryan Reynolds has pranked friend Rob McElhenney with a Titanic-themed birthday present.The pair, who are owners of Wrexham A.F.C. after buying the Welsh football club in 2020, are known for their comic antics with one another.On the occasion of the It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia star’s 47th birthday yesterday (April 14), which also marks the anniversary of the Titanic hitting an iceberg, Reynolds shared a clip on YouTube.“For his big day this year, I financed an expedition to the ocean floor to retrieve a few bottles of Wrexham Lager – which was actually on that maiden voyage – to use in an epic birthday toast,” the star quipped in the video.“We searched and searched.

It is not uncommon for relationships in Hollywood to have an age gap. Here are some celebrity couples with a noticeable age difference. Maggie Sajak and Ross McCall — 19 years Maggie Sajak, 29, and her boyfriend, Ross McCall, 48, were spotted out in Los Angeles for the first time recently, confirming their romance.

A convicted drug dealer known by the Encrochat handle 'Diorpaw' has died behind bars. John Digweed died at HMP Garth in Lancashire today, the Prison Service confirmed.

One of the country's most senior GPs has been struck off after being convicted of downloading hundreds of child abuse images. Dr Robert Varnam claimed he amassed the vile collection after 'neglecting his self-care' while working 75 hour weeks and 'rarely taking a break'.

Selena Gomez is hitting back at false romance rumors!

Selena Gomez is reacting to the latest rumor about her dating life.

Meet The Richardsons since 2020. The mockumentary sees them play “exaggerated versions of themselves”.The duo also starred together on several outings of Celebrity Gogglebox.A post shared by Jon Richardson (@jonrichardsoncomedian)Beaumont was nominated in 2023 for a BAFTA TV award for Best Female Performance for her part in Meet The Richardsons. She also appeared on panel shows such as Have I Got News For You as well as comedy game show Taskmaster.Richardson was previously a team captain on 8 Out Of 10 Cats and launched the panel show Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier, which ran on Dave for two seasons.He also previously co-hosted with Russell Howard on BBC Radio 6 Music.Speaking about the latest series of their show, Beaumont said: “I think this is the best one, to be honest.

A lap dancing club in Altrincham town centre has applied for a new Sex Establishment Licence with its application set to be decided next week. It follows the refusal of a plan to convert the Totties premises into apartments.

8 Out Of 10 Cats star Jon Richardson and his wife Lucy Beaumont are divorcing after nine years of marriage, they have announced in a joint statement.The comedy couple have starred in Meet The Richardsons, in which they play “exaggerated versions of themselves”, since 2020. A statement to the PA News agency said on Friday: "After nine years of marriage, we would like to announce that we have separated.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Michael J. Fox says the celebrities who became famous during the 1980s were much “tougher” than the ones rising the ranks of stardom now thanks to social media. Fox become of the most popular stars of Hollywood during that decade thanks to the sitcom “Family Ties” and his role as Marty McFly in the “Back to the Future” movies.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, are set to executive produce two more Netflix documentaries, this time centred on lifestyle and polo.

A male nurse has been jailed after he had sex with a "very vulnerable" patient at a hospital.