TOWIE's James Argent told he was 'on death row' when he weighed 27st

Amber Turner has reportedly given the cold shoulder to the TOWIE wrap party, amid a brewing feud with fellow cast member Ella Rae Wise.The ITVBe reality series, which has been gracing our screens since 2010, wrapped up its 33rd season with its usual flair for drama, both on and off camera. Rumours are swirling that Amber, 30, has dramatically walked away from The Only Way Is Essex following a feud with 23 year old Ella. At the heart of their dispute is said to be Amber's former flame, Dan Edgar, 33, who seems to be getting cosy with Ella.

With the latest series of The Only Way Is Essex now in full swing, week after week delighted fans have been able to tune in to all of the drama, fashion and high stakes luxury of the star-studded cast as they take viewers on an inside look at their lives. Since the show’s inception back in 2010, viewers have quickly fallen head over heels for a variety of cast members, with everyone from Mark Wright to Joey Essex and Sam Faiers to Gemma Collins having stolen fans hearts.

The star’s of Spike Lee‘s upcoming film High and Low are working hard!

Dane Bowers was among the celebrities in Dubai who got caught in extreme floods caused by a freak storm on Tuesday, 18 April.The DJ and singer had to take refuge in his car after he lost power in his home due to the torrential downpours. Meanwhile, TOWIE stars James Argent and Joey Essex were also left stranded and wading through water to find shelter.The desert state in the United Arab Emirates experienced more than a year and a half's worth of rain in just a few hours. Dane took to Instagram to show how the area surrounding his apartment had quickly become submerged in water.

Kamasi Washington has announced a 2024 UK, Ireland and European headline tour – find all the details below.The LA jazz multi-instrumentalist will hit the road in Europe this autumn in support of his new studio album ‘Fearless Movement’, which is due for release on May 3 via Young (pre-order here).Kicking off in Rome on October 3, that leg also includes stop-offs in Milan, Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, Porto, Bordeaux and Paris in the first half of the month.From there, Washington will head to the UK and Ireland for shows in Manchester, London, Cardiff, Gateshead, Leeds, Glasgow and Dublin.An additional run of European gigs is scheduled to take place between October 28 and November 17, including stops in Brussels, Warsaw, Krakow, Amsterdam, Berlin and Oslo.Tickets go on general sale at 10am BST this Friday (April 19) – you’ll be able to buy yours here (UK and Ireland) and here (Europe). Alternatively, fans can access a pre-sale at the same time tomorrow (Thursday, April 18) by pre-ordering ‘Fearless Movement’ here before 6pm BST today (17).You can see the full list of shows in the announcement post below.Europe, coming your way soon! Pre-order my album “Fearless Movement” from my web store before 6pm on Wednesday April 17th to receive pre-sale access to my Europe tour! Pre-sale opens at 10am (local times) on Thursday April 18th.

EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Lloyd, director of the history-making reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, reveals that his star Nicole Scherzinger initially “refused to consider” accepting his offer to play Norma Desmond in the show adapted from Billy Wilder’s 1950 classic.

Brent Lang Executive Editor There was something fitting about the setting. Paramount Pictures unveiled the first footage from “Gladiator II” on the stage of The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, a hotel that reimagines Ancient Rome in all its decadent splendor, albeit with a few more slot machines. Ridley Scott seems to be offering a bloodier version of that distant age, one that finds Paul Mescal enter the arena as a nobleman who has renounced his privilege.

Ice Spice will soon be making her acting debut alongside Denzel Washington in an upcoming Spike Lee film.According to a Variety report, Ice Spice has already begun shooting her scenes for the film, though details on her role are currently under wraps. The film, titled High And Low, is an upcoming English remake and reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime drama of the same name.The original film is based on Ed McBain’s novel King’s Ransom and stars Toshiro Mifune as a wealthy man who is forced to pay the ransom money for his employee’s kidnapped son.The remake of High And Low will be released in cinemas by A24 before heading to Apple TV+ (as reported by The Guardian), though a release date for both cinematic release and on streaming have yet to be announced.Spike Lee’s version of High And Low will mark his fifth collaboration with Denzel Washington.

Joey Essex might be best known for his stints on Dancing on Ice, I'm A Celeb and Celebs Go Dating - but he'll always be remembered for his iconic one-liners and storylines on The Only Way Is Essex. But after moving to Dubai and embarking on a new life, the 33 year old is clearly going back to his TOWIE roots as he posted a selfie of him and former co-star James Argent.

Ice Spice is set to appear in Spike Lee‘s upcoming English-language reinterpretation of the Akira Kurosawa crime thriller “High and Low.” “High and Low” will mark Ice Spice’s acting debut, and she’s already begun shooting for the project starring Denzel Washington. The rapper skyrocketed to fame following the release of her breakthrough single, “Munch (Feelin’ U),” and subsequent collaborations with Pink Pantheress, Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift. She was nominated for four Grammys this year, including best rap song and best new artist.

James Bond was pitched before 1962’s Dr. No was made, according to a new book.Lashana Lynch became the first woman in the long-running franchise to be given a 007 title in the last Bond outing, No Time To Die, but a woman hasn’t yet taken the titular lead singularly in the series.Now, in Nicholas Shakespeare’s upcoming biography of Bond author Ian Fleming, Ian Fleming: The Complete Man, it’s revealed that the idea of having a female Bond was first pitched over 60 years ago (via Variety).The book claims that producer Gregory Ratoff suggested the idea of casting five-time Oscar nominee Susan Hayward in a film adaptation of Fleming’s first Bond novel Casino Royale. In the book, Hayward writes (via IndieWire): “Since the mid-1950s, many well-known actors had been approached [to play Bond].“Gregory Ratoff had the arresting idea of having Bond played by a woman, Susan Hayward.

Ben Croll James Cameron delivered a masterclass in Paris on Thursday night following a sold-out screening of his 1984 breakout “The Terminator.” With the title so fresh in his mind, the filmmaker spent much of the session sharing stories from the project’s improbable making of. For one thing, what the production lacked in financial resources it made up for in pre-production time — eight months, to be exact, as the team waited for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s schedule to clear.

Michael Douglas and Scarlett Johansson are related. Douglas made the discovery on an episode of “Finding Your Roots,” where it was revealed that he’s a distant cousin to Johansson. Michael Douglas shares why Catherine Zeta-Jones makes him take his pants off on the golf courseMichael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and their daughter stun at Cannes red carpetDouglas was featured on an episode of the PBS series “Finding your Roots,” where his DNA was mapped.

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Lydia Bright has reportedly started dating a new man.The reality TV star has already introduced him to other fellow The Only Way Is Essex stars, including ex-boyfriend James 'Arg' Argent, according to reports. Lydia, 33, was spotted "passionately kissing" her new beau - a landscape gardener named Ben Davies - at Sheesh restaurant in Chigwell on Thursday, 28 March, reports MailOnline.

Harry Potter star Jessie Cave has responded to Miriam Margolyes’ recent claim that fans of the franchise need to grow up.Cave played Lavender Brown in the final three Harry Potter movies, while Margolyes appeared in the series as Hogwarts professor Pomona Sprout.Last month, Margolyes sparked controversy during an appearance on New Zealand’s 1News for saying: “I worry about [grown-up] Harry Potter fans. They should be over that by now.“You know, I mean, it was 25 years ago, and it’s for children. I think it’s for children.

Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan have shared a peek inside their incredible bedroom as they added some finishing touches.The former TOWIE star, 36, and his wife of eight years have been renovating the five-bedroom property – which they bought in 2019 for £1.3 million – for three years, finally moving in last summer.They've overseen major works at the house which includes five bedrooms, three dressing rooms, a state-of-the-art gym, in-house spa and sauna, an outdoor pool and even a pool house. In the couple's latest post on their home account, they shared a snap of the room, featuring white cabinets, khaki panelling and modern wall art.

Two heavyweights of prestige TV, Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) and Kerry Washington (“Scandal”) are teaming up for a new high-profile streaming series titled “Imperfect Women.” Apple TV+ announced yesterday that the limited series is based on the gripping novel by Araminta Hall, which is sure to leave audiences eagerly anticipating its release. Annie Weisman will adapt “Imperfect Women” as both writer and executive producer for television.

James Brown will be presented with Lifetime Achievement honors at the 45th Annual Sports Emmy Awards ceremony on May 21 at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Hall in New York.  

Kerry Washington and Elisabeth Moss are teaming up for a new series on Apple TV+.

Annie Weisman, creator of Apple TV+’s Rose Byrne comedy Physical, is heading back to the streamer with her latest project – a series adaptation of Araminta Hall’s novel Imperfect Women that will star Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington.