When Paul O'Grady's ITV Great Elephant Adventure was filmed

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

Alison Hammond was hit with a blow as she made her presenting debut on For The Love of Dogs.The TV star is the new host of the hit ITV show, following the passing of former presenter Paul O'Grady in 2023. The new six-part series kicked off on Tuesday, 16 April with Alison, 49, who also hosts This Morning and the Great British Bake Off, appearing as the host for the first time. However, her new role has divided TV viewers, and this seems to have reflected in the viewing figures.

Amanda Holden has been the presenting face of many a TV show over the years, and with talk of a possible return of the iconic dating show Blind Date, her name has been thrown in the ring.The rumour mill surrounding possible new hosts went into overdrive after Dan Baldwin, Hungry Bear Media boss and the husband of Holly Willoughby, hinted that the ITV show could become the latest reboot following the successful return of nineties classic Gladiators, now hosted by Bradley and Barney Walsh. On Wednesday, 17 April, Amanda, who was a contestant on the show when she was just 19, was asked about whether she wanted to become the new Cilla in a segment on Good Morning Britain with Richard Arnold, reports the Express.

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.

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.

Nick Cave and Warren Ellis have shared ‘Song For Amy’, a song they wrote for the new Amy Winehouse biopic ‘Song For Amy’ – listen below.The delicate, orchestrated track features over the opening credits of the film, which is out in UK cinemas now. Elegant strings underscore Cave’s deeply felt vocals as he sings, “You say that it’s time for us to call it a day / But I will love you anyway”.Listen to ‘Song For Amy’ below:Director Sam Taylor-Johnson’s Back to Black tells the Winehouse story in a feature film for the first time.

Ridley Scott’s upcoming Gladiator II has been shared – and it shows Paul Mescal as a gladiator fighting a rhinoceros.The footage was shown by Paramount yesterday (April 12) at the Las Vegas Cinema Con. It also included clips from actors Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal, who are also in the film.“I remember that day.

The very first trailer for Ridley Scott‘s long-awaited Gladiator sequel revealed some big details about the forthcoming blockbuster!

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.

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.

Gladiator has been revealed.The follow-up to the Oscar-winning epic historical movie, released in 2000, is on the way, with Ridley Scott returning to direct.Starring All Of Us Strangers and Normal People’s Paul Mescal in the lead, the sequel will focus on Lucius, the son of Connie Nielsen’s Lucilla from the first film.Nielsen will be reprising her role, and the cast will also be joined by Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington and Stranger Things actor Joseph Quinn.Also reprising his role from the first movie, which starred Russell Crowe in the lead, will be Derek Jacobi, who played Senator Gracchus.Paramount Pictures is set to present its theatrical slate at CinemaCon in Las Vegas later this week. Attendees at the event have already seen the new poster for the movie, which confirms the film’s tagline and title.The name of the sequel to the winner of Best Picture at the 73rd Academy Awards, is simply Gladiator II.The poster (via The Independent) depicts a large gladiator shield, with the film’s title, release date (November 22, 2024) and its tagline, which reads: “What we do in life echoes in eternity.”In January, Mescal shared his concern about the fame which may come with the epic sequel.

Paul O'Grady fans have been left in tears as the late comedian's final TV appearance aired following his death last year. Paul died aged 67 from sudden cardiac arrhythmia in March 2023. The comedian's final series of ITV1's Great Elephant Adventures aired on Sunday 7th April, which saw Paul visit Thailand's biggest wildlife hospital and communicate with elephants in Laos.

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.

Fans of Paul O'Grady were left teary-eyed as they watched the 'Life and Death of Lily Savage' on ITV, a documentary that traced the journey of his famous alter ego. On Good Friday, viewers tuned into ITV to revisit the birth and retirement of Lily Savage - the drag act alter ego of comedian Paul, who sadly passed away last March at 67. Paul first introduced Lily to the world in 1978 with a performance at the Black Cap pub in Camden, North London.

One year on since the tragic death of TV legend Paul O’Grady, his husband Andre Portasio has candidly spoken about the star’s final moments, including his own shock at having to say goodbye to the love of his life. On the day of Paul’s death, 28 March 2023, Andre explained that they had started their day like normal, with nothing out of the ordinary on the cards that could possibly hint at the tragedy that lay ahead.

Queen Camilla has been sending 'super-sweet' letters to Paul O'Grady's husband, Andre Portasio, following the star's passing. Camilla and Paul were close due to their shared love for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, often appearing together at public events. But Andre, who recently spoke to The Mirror about his first year without Paul, has admitted he hasn't responded yet.

As it nears a year since Paul O'Grady's tragic death, his widow, Andre Portasio, has spoken out, for the first time, to give his heart-wrenching account of the moment he found his partner in their home. Paul, who presented programmes including The Paul O’Grady Show, Blankety Blank and For The Love Of Dogs, died at the age of 67 after going into sudden cardiac arrhythmia. But prior to the incident, Andre recalls the couple having the 'most ordinary day' in their Kent home - going on a walk, watching the news, and drinking tea.

Paul O'Grady's final acts of kindness have been revealed one year on after the TV star's death. His husband Andre Portasio has opened up about how difficult it has been to move on but is now determined to celebrate Paul's legacy. In an exclusive interview with the Mirror, Andre shared the many treasure-trove items that Paul created.

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.