Why Bill Gates ‘wouldn’t choose to marry’ anyone else but Melinda despite divorce

K.J. Yossman Julia Donaldson’s “Romeo and Juliet”-inspired story “The Smeds and The Smoos” is set to be adapted for a BBC Christmas special starring Oscar-nominee Sally Hawkins (“The Shape of Water”), “Bridgerton’s” Adjoa Andoh and comedian Bill Bailey.Oscar-nominated production company, who have previously adapted nine of Donaldson’s children’s books for the BBC, will once again take the helm on the project, which will also be based on Axel Scheffler’s original illustrations, with Blue Zoo Animation Studio providing animation services.Donaldson and Scheffler are the duo behind iconic children’s stories including “The Gruffalo.”Daniel Snaddon (“The Snail and the Whale”) and Samantha Cutler will direct based on a screenplay by Julia Smuts Louw.

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Bella Hadid is setting the record straight about whether or not she passed out from her Met Gala ensemble!

Chlöe Bailey has a lot going on right now. In an interview with  for the magazine's «Melanin Edit» issue, the 23-year-old multi-hyphenate opens up about her many works in progress, including four onscreen roles — such as a very hush-hush series Donald Glover is directing for Amazon — and her eponymous debut solo album. Her busy schedule doesn't leave much time for anything else, but the «Treat Me» singer doesn't mind because work has never been a trial for her. She tells  that it feels like she knew she wanted to sing «as soon as I learned to walk.» «I knew I loved performing.

Doja Cat and Dolly Parton are set to appear in a new TikTok musical for Taco Bell about the chain’s notorious Mexican Pizza.Mexican Pizza: The Musical will air on the social media site on May 26 to mark the return of the previously discontinued and much-loved item to the fast food chain’s menu.Doja Cat has been a high-profile supporter of the Mexican Pizza, writing a “contractual” rap for Taco Bell in 2020 when the item was taken off the menu. “I will end you if you ever dare to go discontinued,” she rapped in the jingle, adding: “This ain’t even Mexican food.” ♬ original sound – Doja Cat The seeds of Mexican Pizza: The Musical were then sown when TikTok comedian Victor Kunda took the jingle and created a parody version of a musical about Mexican Pizza starring Doja Cat.

Bill Gates is sharing some health news. The tech mogul and Microsoft founder has tested positive for COVID-19.Gates took to Twitter on Tuesday afternoon to share the news, writing, «I've tested positive for COVID.

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While reflecting on the end of his marriage, Bill Gates opened up about where he and Melinda Gates stand now.

Bill Gates is admitting he made mistakes in his marriage, but he won't be delving into the particulars. A year after he and ex-wife Melinda Gates jointly announced their split after 27 years of marriage, the Microsoft mogul is being faced with renewed questions about his fidelity.During an interview Tuesday on , co-anchor Savannah Guthrie broached allegations of extramarital affairs, asking the 66-year-old philanthropist, «Were you unfaithful in your marriage? Is that one of the reasons there was a divorce?»«I certainly made mistakes,» Bill admitted, «and I take responsibility.»As for the specifics of those mistakes, «I don’t think delving into the particulars at this point is constructive,» he added, «but yes, I caused pain and I feel terrible about that.»Last May, his spokeswoman confirmed to  in an emailed statement, «There was an affair almost 20 years ago which ended amicably.»When asked about whether Bill had multiple affairs, Melinda told ' Gayle King that those are questions he needs to answer.

Has Bill Gates been paying attention to anything his ex-wife Melinda Gates has said about their marriage?! It doesn’t sound like it!

Kristin Cavallari sets the record straight about those Tyler Cameron dating rumours while chatting to Brie and Nikki Bella.

Covid restrictions may seem like a distant memory, but hundreds of thousands are still testing positive. In the week up to April 29, 105,331 people in the UK tested positive for Covid-19. The good news is infections and hospital admissions have dropped since a peak last month, but the effects of the virus can linger.

Bill Gates wouldn't go back and choose a different mate. In a new interview with Britain's , the Microsoft mogul and philanthropist addressed his former marriage, almost exactly a year to the day that he and Melinda Gates announced their split in a joint statement. While they have since officially ended their 27-year union, Bill told the newspaper he would not have chosen to marry someone else and even gave marriage in general his stamp of approval. “Every marriage as the kids leave the house will go through a transition.

No regrets here. Bill Gates isn’t so sure he’d say “I do” again, but he knows marrying Melinda French Gates was the right decision despite their divorce.

Bill Murray had a lot to say about those “inappropriate behavior” allegations on the set of Being Mortal.

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