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JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes are clearly getting along these days.

To what extent, that’s the question observers once again finding themselves asking.

Following their time on Celebrity Big Brother house last month — along with Siwa’s subsequent breakup from ex-partner Kath Ebbs — Hughes jumped on Instagram on May 20 to post a series of cute photos with the the singer while on vacation in Mexico together.

Just look at these smiles, folks…

Chris Hughes cuddles up here to JoJo Siwa. (Instagram)

“The previous 7 days have been the prettiest,” Hughes captioned the upload, which include with an image of Siwa smiling as she holds her apparent boyfriend with her head on his shoulder.

Siwa She added in the comments: & happiest:). Heart is overflowing.

Seems to say it all, doesn’t it?

Other snapshots in the post featured the rumored couple taking a selfie together, snuggling on a couch,...

JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes have seemingly finally confirmed their romance.

The 22-year-old “Karma” singer and the 32-year-old reality TV star were spotted kissing while on vacation together in a new photo after meeting in the Celebrity Big Brother house.

The two were seen packing on the Pda while lounging at an adults-only hotel in Mexico.

“JoJo and Chris looked very loved-up and as they snogged in full view of other holidaymakers,” a witness told The Sun.

“They spent their time at the hotel holding hands and looked like a giddy couple in the early throes of love. It was nice to see. They were very hands on, not entirely different to how they were on TV just a bit more intimate.”

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The news comes after they appeared to “hard launch” their relationship on Instagram.

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Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke is reportedly planning to sue Celebrity Big Brother bosses following his removal from the U.K. version of the reality TV series. His six-day stint on the show came to an abrupt end after his behavior during a heated verbal altercation with fellow housemate and Love Island star Chris Hughes was deemed "unacceptable." The decision was made for Rourke to have his appearance on the series cut short because he did not adhere to the rules set out before entering the house, but the 72-year-old actor is now said to be exploring legal action.

According to TMZ, Rourke is eyeing a lawsuit against ITV, the studio behind Celebrity Big Brother, after being "unjustly denied a major payday." The actor was rumored to be receiving a fee of £500,000 for his appearance, making him the highest-paid CBB contestant on this year's show, but he is now expected to...

Celebrity Big Brother UK did not go well for actor Mickey Rourke.

A new season began on April 7, and that actor was part of the Series 24 cast.

Rourke has had a long career in film, including starring roles in Sin City, The Wrestler, Iron Man 2, 9 1/2 Weeks, and The Expendables.

His stay in the Big Brother house in the UK may put a black mark on his future career aspirations.

Rourke was one of 13 people invited to play on Celebrity Big Brother UK this spring. He joined singer JoJo Siwa, TV and radio presenter Angellica Bell, actress and comedian Donna Preston, and nine other celebrities.

Politician Michael Fabricant was the first person evicted, but Rourke was soon out the door next, lasting only six days after a controversial stay.

Mickey Rourke kicked off Big Brother after dustup with Chris Hughes

Rourke and TV personality and presenter Chris Hughes...

Actor Mickey Rourke was asked to leave the house of Celebrity Big Brother U.K. after repeated threatening and inappropriate behavior towards the other houseguests.

A spokesperson for Celebrity Big Brother told Variety, “Mickey Rourke has agreed to leave the Celebrity Big Brother House this evening following a discussion with Big Brother regarding further use of inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behavior.”

Earlier last week on the show, Rourke received a warning for his offensive comments about his housemate Jojo Siwa.

After he asked about her sexual orientation, Siwa told Rourke, “Girls. My partner is non-binary,” to which Rourke replied, “If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore.” Siwa responded, “I can guarantee I’ll still be gay, and I’ll still be in a very happy relationship.”

Later, Rourke said he was going to “vote out the lesbian real quick.” Upon hearing the remark,...

Mickey Rourke's reality TV debut on Celebrity Big Brother did not last long and proved highly controversial. The producers asked the actor to leave for his offensive remarks and combative attitude, and on April 12, it was announced that he had exited the Big Brother house.

As for what went wrong? Everything from the beginning, as Rourke entered the house, he started having disagreements with other cast members. This includes a statement he made to JoJo Siwa, which many believed was homophobic, an argument with Chris Hughes, and "inappropriate sexual language" toward Ella Rae Wise. But why was Rourke willing to risk his reputation by going on the show in the first place?

What Has Mickey Rourke Said About His Reality TV Experience? Via: BauerGriffin/INSTARimages.com

Rourke made an early exit from the show because of his behavior and agreed with the producers' decision. "I'm sorry. I can't take it back,...

Mickey Rourke has never been one to shy away from the spotlight or controversy. Apart from his acting chops, the Oscar-nominated actor is also known for his controversies. And the most recent of which has taken the media headlines by storm.

Apparently, Rourke has been kicked out of Celebrity Big Brother, and in a recent interview, he detailed that he was ashamed of the reasons that ultimately led to his removal from the show.

Mickey Rourke in the center | Credits: @mickey_rourke/Instagram

Let’s dive deeper to understand what the entire controversy was and what Mickey Rourke said in his apology.

The reasons that led to Mickey Rourke’s abrupt departure from Celebrity Big Brother

Mickey Rourke’s time in the Celebrity Big Brother house has come to an abrupt and controversial end. And now, finally, the actor has responded to the incident, expressing regret and shame over what led to his departure.

Footage of Mickey Rourke’s “Celebrity Big Brother” exit has been released, including an apology from the actor and former boxer after he got the boot for “inappropriate language and unacceptable behavior.”

In the clip, uploaded to YouTube on Sunday, Big Brother informs Rourke that he has been kicked out of the house after a disagreement with Chris Hughes in which his language was “threatening and aggressive,” in addition to using “inappropriate sexual language” with Ella Rae Wise. Rourke agrees with Big Brother’s assessment of his interaction with Hughes — in which Rourke began cussing at Hughes after he looked at him when discussing a “rat” in the house — but says he was “not aware of that” in regards to Wise. Earlier in the episode, when Wise said Rourke must come with her, he replied: “Come in you?”

Rourke was already in hot water on “Celebrity Big Brother” due to...

Mickey Rourke isn’t pretending to be surprised that he was asked to leave Celebrity Big Brother house. On Sunday, the U.K.-based reality series shared footage from when the actor was confronted about his “inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behavior,” which he owned up to with a few deflections.

“I stepped over the line, and I take responsibility for doing the wrong thing. Because I lost my temper, and I’ve been trying to work on it my whole life,” Rourke said. “And I wish I would have had better self-control.

Mickey Rourke is speaking out after being booted from Celebrity Big Brother UK amid controversy.

The 72-year-old retired boxer and actor addressed being kicked off the show due to “inappropriate language” and “unacceptable behavior,” including making homophobic comments towards JoJo Siwa and calling housemate Chris Hughes a “c–t.” He also said housemate Ella Rae Wise would be an “old bag” one day.

He was called into the Diary Room where Big Brother scolded him for his bad behavior.

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“Earlier today in a disagreement with Chris, your language and behavior was threatening and aggressive. Big Brother does not tolerate threatening language or behavior. In addition, you have used inappropriate sexual language to Ella,” Big Brother told him.

“This language has caused offense to your fellow housemates and could cause offense to the viewing public. This is not the first time Big Brother has had...

Actor, 72, understood to have used behaviour and language considered threatening against housemate Chris Hughes

The Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke has been kicked out of the Celebrity Big Brother house over “instances of unacceptable behaviour” and “inappropriate language”.

The 72-year-old Bafta winner is understood to have used behaviour and language that was considered to be threatening and aggressive during a task, directed towards his housemate Chris Hughes, a former Love Island contestant. No physical altercation took place, according to the Pa news agency.

Mickey Rourke was removed from the Celebrity Big Brother UK house after further usage of inappropriate language.

The incident happened over the weekend, and the moment will air on Sunday’s episode of the reality TV competition.

During a pirate-themed task where the housemates had to work together, things got out of hand between Mickey and fellow housemate Chris Hughes.

Mickey says to Chris, “You looking at me?” and then adds, “Don’t eyeball me.”

Chris responds, “Mickey it was a joke, f***ing…”

Mickey says, “Don’t f***ing eyeball me. You c***.”

Although the housemates tried to diffuse the situation, things were already too heated. Big Brother chimed in and asked Mickey to go to the Diary Room.

Related: Bella Thorne Accuses Mickey Rourke Of Misconduct Filming ‘Girl’: “So Many Gross Stories Of Things He Made Me Go Thru”

Following a conversation with Big Brother in the Diary Room about his behaviour,...

Mickey Rourke has left the building. The movie star has exited the 24th season of Celebrity Big Brother UK following another incident, this time with housemate Chris Hughes. After disagreeing with the Love Island UK alum during a task, Rourke used “threatening and aggressive language,” according to a CBB spokesperson’s statement to Deadline. “Mickey Rourke has agreed to leave the Celebrity Big Brother House this evening following a discussion with Big Brother regarding further use of inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behavior,” the statement said. Earlier this week, Rourke got a formal warning on the show after using a homophobic slur toward housemate JoJo Siwa, as Deadline reported at the time. In the Diary Room, the voice of Big Brother reprimanded the actor, telling him that his language regarding the singer was “offensive and unacceptable” and that “further language or behavior of this nature” could lead to his removal from the house.

Mickey Rourke has “agreed to leave” the U.K.’s Celebrity Big Brother following an incident with a house mate that was separate from his “homophobic” remarks to JoJo Siwa.

On Saturday, a spokesperson for the ITV, which airs the show, said in a statement, “Mickey Rourke has agreed to leave the Celebrity Big Brother House this evening following a discussion with Big Brother regarding further use of inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behavior.”

According to the Independent, Rourke had an encounter with a fellow house mate — Love Island...

Mickey Rourke is officially out at Celebrity Big Brother. His exit follows the recent controversy the actor had created when he made offensive remarks about JoJo Siwa.

Per BBC News, Rourke has agreed to leave Celebrity Big Brother after "further use of inappropriate language" and "instances of unacceptable behavior," according to ITV. While he was able to stay on the series after the situation with Siwa, Rourke reportedly used behavior and language described as "threatening" and "aggressive" toward housemate Chris Hughes. The altercation did not get physical, and it's unclear what it was exactly Rourke may have said.

Rourke previously made comments about Siwa's sexuality that she called homophobic. When she told Rourke that she was interested in girls and had a non-binary partner, he replied, "If I stay longer than four days, you won't be gay anymore." He was also quoted as saying he was "going to vote out the lesbian real quick,...

Mickey Rourke has officially exited Celebrity Big Brother UK following bouts of “inappropriate language” and “unacceptable behavior.”

“Mickey Rourke has agreed to leave the Celebrity Big Brother House this evening following a discussion with Big Brother regarding further use of inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behavior,” a spokesperson for the reality show said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.

The actor’s removal from the show comes after he displayed “threatening and aggressive” behavior amid a disagreement with former Love Island contestant Chris Hughes.

The Sin City star has been involved in a wave of controversial moments since the cast joined the Celebrity Big Brother house on Monday. During Wednesday’s episode, Rourke asked former Dance Moms star Jojo Siwa about the pop star’s sexuality, to which Rourke replied, “If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore.”

The interaction eventually escalated to Rourke uttering a homophobic slur.

Mickey Rourke is leaving the Celebrity Big Brother UK house after further use of inappropriate language.

“Mickey Rourke has agreed to leave the Celebrity Big Brother House this evening following a discussion with Big Brother regarding further use of inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behaviour,” a spokesperson for CBB said in a statement to Deadline.

The latest incident involved a conversation between Rourke and fellow housemate and Love Island UK alum Chris Hughes after they disagreed during a task. Although the exchange didn’t involve a physical altercation, Rourke used “threatening and aggressive” language.

Rourke had been warned earlier this week about using inappropriate language after he used a homophobic slur toward fellow housemate JoJo Siwa.

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“I apologize. I don’t have dishonorable intentions – I’m just talking smack you know. I wasn’t taking it all so serious.

Following a recent scandal involving JoJo Siwa in the “Celebrity Big Brother” house in the U.K., Bella Thorne has accused Mickey Rourke of inappropriate behavior and misconduct on set.

Thorne and Rourke worked together on the 2020 film “Girl,” and although a specific film is never mentioned in a string of social media posts, the actress said she had “so many gross stories of things” Rourke put her through while filming on set.

“This f–king dude. Gross. I had to work with this man – in a scene where I’m on my knees with my hands zip-tied around my back. He’s supposed to take a metal grinder to my knee cap and instead he used it on my genitals thru my jeans. Hitting them over and over again. I had bruises on my pelvic bone,” Thorne posted to Instagram and X. “Working with Mickey was one of the...

After four days inside the Celebrity Big Brother UK house, one of the housemates was evicted following a public vote.

Mickey Rourke, conservative politician Michael Fabricant, and the Coronation Street star Jack P. Shepherd were up for eviction.

Rourke was nominated with JoJo Siwa’s killer nomination, a power which automatically put a housemate up for eviction. Shepherd received a total of eight votes, while Fabricant received seven votes from his fellow housemates.

Shepherd was nominated by Angellica Bell, Chesney Hawkes, Danny Beard, Donna Preston, Ella Rae Wise, JoJo Siwa, Patsy Palmer, and Trisha Goddard.

Angellica Bell, Chris Hughes, Daley Thompson, JoJo Siwa, Mickey Rourke, Patsy Palmer, and Trisha Goddard nominated Fabricant.

Related: Bella Thorne Accuses Mickey Rourke Of Misconduct Filming ‘Girl’: “So Many Gross Stories Of Things He Made Me Go Thru”

Following the public vote to save, Michael Fabricant was evicted from the house. Mickey Rourke and Jack P.

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Mikey Rourke has been stirring up controversy in Hollywood for over forty years.

But the actor’s latest string of bad press might prove to be more damaging than all of the previous scandals combined.

The trouble began when Rourke made the baffling decision to hurl homophobic slurs at his Celebrity Big Brother housemate Jojo Siwa.

Actor Mickey Rourke attends UFC on Fox: Live Heavyweight Championship at the Honda Center on November 12, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) Mickey Rourke harasses Jojo Siwa on camera

At one point, Rourke rudely asked Siwa if she was attracted to “boys or girls.”

“Girls. My partner is non-binary,” responded Siwa, who is currently dating Australian influencer Kath Ebbs.

Rourke replied, “If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore.”

“I can guarantee I’ll still be gay. And I’ll still be in a very happy relationship,...

This week, the new season of Celebrity Big Brother just went from zero to almost canceled real quick! All thanks to our latest housemate, the Oscar-nominated star Mickey Rourke, who entered the mansion with all the subtlety of a wrecking ball—and not in a confident Miley Cyrus way.

In the latest episode of the reality TV show, Mickey Rourke walked in, saw the 21-year-old TV and social media personality, JoJo Siwa, and immediately said things that had jaws dropping and alarms blaring. Instead of cozying up for tea and then choosing drama, Rourke immediately dropped homophobic bombs that had Big Brother and viewers fuming.

Mickey Rourke as a participant on Celebrity Big Brother | image: ITV1 Mickey Rourke’s homophobic remarks and threats towards JoJo Siwa

The Celebrity Big Brother house started buzzing on Monday, with cameras rolling and new celebrities walking in to participate in the ITV reality show’s journey.

Just two days into his UK Celebrity Big Brother stint, actor Mickey Rourke is finding himself under fire for homophobic remarks aimed at housemate JoJo Siwa. The incident led to a formal warning from the show's production team. During a conversation with Siwa, who is openly queer and in a relationship with a nonbinary person, Rourke made several offensive comments. He reportedly joked that if he remained in the house for more than four days, Siwa "won't be gay anymore," and later added a disturbing remark about wanting to "tie" her up.

Later, while talking to housemate Chris Hughes (Love Island) within Siwa's earshot, he stated he was "going to vote the lesbian out real quick." When Siwa called him out for the homophobic nature of the comment, Rourke used a derogatory anti-gay slur, directing it in Siwa's direction while claiming he was referring to a cigarette (in the British...

Actor Mickey Rourke appeared unrecognizable to fans on Sunday when he posted a snap of his new hair – or toupee.

Rourke, 71, signed up for the British reality show Celebrity Big Brother. Celebrating his last night before the show started, the actor went out with friends for dinner and posted a snap in which he flaunted fresh chin-length mahogany-colored hair.

Rourke captioned the photo, which featured him and his friends in the capital, “In London at the moment with Liam “Kid” Vaughan and his brother Ryan Vaughan. Liverpool strong.”

The actor has become well known for his multiple plastic surgeries, which have given him an increasingly odd appearance.

Rourke is being paid $5 million to appear on the reality show.

Making his on-screen debut in 1979, Rourke starred in several ‘80s movies, including Year of the Dragon, Francesco and 9 1/2 Weeks. In the early ‘90s, Rourke became a professional boxer, fighting as a light heavyweight.

Mickey Rourke has put himself in danger of getting kicked out of the Celebrity Big Brother UK house after using offensive language towards JoJo Siwa. The former Dancing With the Stars contestant overheard Rourke making a homophobic comment about them after they shared that they like girls and have a non-binary partner. “I’m going to vote the lesbian out real quick,” Rourke told Chris Hughes. Siwa made sure he knew they overheard and jumped in to let Rourke know, “That’s homophobic, if that was your reasoning.” Things only got more uncomfortable from there when Rourke said, “I need a f*g.” He gestured to Siwa as he made the comment and insisted, “I’m not talking to you.” Hughes reprimanded Rourke for using that word and the former boxer said, “I was talking about a cigarette.” Siwa was noticeably upset after the conversation, and it led Big Brother...

Mickey Rourke is going after JoJo Siwa on Celebrity Big Brother UK.

The 72-year-old actor and former boxer questioned the 21-year-old “Karma” singer about her sexuality on Wednesday’s episode (April 9), via Page Six.

“Do you like girls or boys?” he asked.

“Me? Girls. My partner is non-binary,” she said, referring to Kath Ebbs.

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“If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore,” he said.

“I can guarantee I’ll still be gay and I’ll still be in a very happy relationship,” JoJo said back.

Elsewhere, he told castmate Chris Hughes he was “going to vote the lesbian out real quick.”

“That’s homophobic, if that was your reasoning,” JoJo, who overheard the comment, shot back.

Chris interjected, telling Mickey that he “can’t do that.”

“I need a f-g,” Mickey said before telling JoJo, “I’m not talking to you.

Mickey Rourke entered the UK Celebrity Big Brother house in chaotic style on Monday, oggling presenter Aj Odudu and stopping to high-five fans of the show. Less than two days later, he was given his first formal warning by the production team.

The Wrestler and Iron Man 2 star is comfortably Celebrity Big Brother’s most eye-catching booking, but upset fellow housemate JoJo Siwa with language that the singer considered to be “homophobic.” Rourke was called into the diary room, where he was admonished by Big Brother and told that he risks being kicked off the show if the behavior is repeated.

During an exchange that will air tonight on ITV, Rourke asked Siwa if she liked “girls or boys,” to which the Dance Moms star replied: “Me? Girls. My partner is non-binary.” Rourke continued: “If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore.” Siwa snapped...

Mickey Rourke was reprimanded on Celebrity Big Brother UK after using a homophobic slur toward fellow housemate JoJo Siwa.

Big Brother issued Rourke a formal warning after an uncomfortable exchange with Siwa in the reality TV competition.

In a conversation with Rourke, the former boxer asked Siwa if they liked girls or boys.

“Me? Girls. My partner is non-binary,” Siwa replied.

“If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore,” Rourke added, to which Siwa then said, “I can guarantee I’ll still be gay and I’ll still be in a very happy relationship.”

In the garden, and in a conversation with Chris Hughes, Rourke tells him, “I’m going to vote the lesbian out real quick.”

Siwa overhears this exchange and says, “That’s homophobic, if that was your reasoning.”

Rourke makes things worse, saying, “I need a f*g,” gesturing to Siwa and adding,...

Daniel Cosgrove, currently gracing screens as Ezra on “General Hospital,” recently took a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about his diverse and impactful roles in daytime television. In an interview with reMIND magazine, Cosgrove shared his experiences on shows like “All My Children,” “Guiding Light,” and “As the World Turns,” offering insights into his career and the unique world of soap operas.

General Hospital Spoilers: Daniel Cosgrove (Ezra) Reflects on Iconic Daytime TV Journey

Cosgrove’s journey began with “All My Children,” where he portrayed Scott Chandler. He fondly recalled his early days on the show, emphasizing the invaluable education he received. “That was my first job ever,” he said. “What really stands out is the education that I got. I knew I was green, just starting off and learning the ropes.” He highlighted the opportunity to work alongside seasoned actors like David Canary and Julia Barr, appreciating the learning...

Here are the latest soap opera comings and goings casting news from all four daytime dramas: The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, and The Young and the Restless.

The Week of March 24, 2025

Find out if any of your favorite actors and actresses from yesteryear are returning to the shows you watch, if any newcomers have been cast in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, or if any popular performers are about to make their exit.

Days of our Lives

Two popular actors are back at Days. Christopher Sean returns as Paul Narita, John’s (Drake Hogestyn) son, on Friday, March 28. He shares sweet scenes with Deidre Hall’s Marlena as the pair reminisce about John.

Meanwhile, Colton Little also pops in as Andrew Donovan, Paul’s significant other, on Friday, March 28. He’ll interact with Stephen Nichols’ Steve, who’s determined to find the missing John.

A daytime veteran has been cast on General Hospital. Here’s the show’s latest comings and goings casting news. Check out who the performer is, as well as if any other newcomers are joining the ABC soap in contract, recurring, or day-player roles. Plus, find out if any of your favorite actors or actresses are leaving the daytime drama.

The Week of March 24, 2025

Daniel Cosgrove, who made his daytime debut as Scott Chandler on All My Children back in 1996 and has since appeared in three other soaps, is adding a fifth to the list. The actor has been cast as Councilman Ezra Boyle on Gh.

Cosgrove, who also played Bill Lewis on Guiding Light, Chris Hughes on As the World Turns, and Aiden Jennings on Days of our Lives, made his Port Charles debut last Friday and will be featured heavily in a storyline involving Cameron Mathison’s Drew and others.

A former denizen of Pine Valley is about to move to Port Charles: Deadline has confirmed that All My Children and Days of Our Lives vet Daniel Cosgrove is joining General Hospital.

Cosgrove is expected to make his debut March 21 on the ABC sudser. He will assume the new role of Ezra Boyle.

“They asked if I’d be interested in this new character and I said, absolutely,” Cosgrove told TV Insider, which first broke the news. “They told me a little bit about him, and one or two people I’d be working with, but they kind of kept things tightlipped. Now, I probably have been filming for the past month and a half.”

Cosgrove got his start in the soap world in the early aughts by playing Bill Lewis on The Guiding Light. In 1996, he joined All My Children to play Scott Chandler and...

All My Children, Days of Our Lives, As the World Turns, and Guiding Light alum Daniel Cosgrove is returning to soaps. He’s joining General Hospital, where he’ll play a politician, mixing it up with Congressman Drew Quartermaine.

Get Ready to Meet Ezra Boyle

TV Insider was the first to report the news. Cosgrove is set to play Ezra Boyle, a “consummate politician,” which means he’ll be clocking face-time with Drew, who desperately needs friends and allies.

“At first, he seems to be aligning with Drew Quartermaine, and there’s some shenanigans going on,” Cosgrove told TV Insider. “But the character is kind of mixing it up with a lot of the cast.” In addition to Drew, he’ll chat it up with Mayor Collins (Genie Francis) and the Quartermaines. “To just kind of creating a little bit of a thorn in the side to some of the good folk of Port Charles,...

Despicable Me 4 soundtrack includes songs by various artists, led by Heitor Pereira and Pharrell Williams. Music has been a key factor in the success of Despicable Me movies, with popular songs like "Dynamite" by BTS included. The Despicable Me 4 soundtrack is available for streaming on platforms like Apple Music and Spotify for fans to enjoy.

The Despicable Me 4 soundtrack includes a wide range of songs by various artists. The fourth installment in the popular Despicable Me movies, which continues Gru, the minions, and his familys adventures, has been a box office success. The cast of Despicable Me 4, which is led by Steve Carell, reunites existing characters in the franchise while throwing in some new additions as well.

One of the reasons the Despicable Me movies have been successful is that they make great use of music. Heitor Pereira and Pharrell Williams, who have worked on the...

As the superb Ian Stirling would say, "Welcome back to Love Island." It's time to return to Fiji and Mallorca's beaches as new Love Island UK and Love Island USA seasons have been released. The growing dating reality show has become a fan-favorite in recent years and has created many spinoffs in different countries and new spinoffs like Love Island Games and Love Island All-Stars. Even though the dating show has not had some success with its recent winners, it has shown it can create amazing couples that have been able to last the ultimate test of the "real world." Besides creating romantic relationships, it has also created iconic friendships that many viewers have grown to love, like Kem Centinay and Chris Hughes and Kaz Kamwi and Liberty Poole, who have also experienced their friendships in the outside world and have become closer thanks to them all meeting on the show.

It wasn’t all that long ago that a billionaire buying a storied news publication was a sign of hope and optimism. After all, they had money to lose, and they earned their fortunes by creating something new. Maybe they could figure out how to make media work?

And what about private equity? It’s an industry premised on turnarounds: acquiring underperforming companies, reimagining them and making them succeed.

Or the classic family-owned publication: Keeping a business in the family with no goal of excessive profits, just a certain amount of stability to keep the legacy alive.

Unfortunately, it seems, no category of owner appears able to salvage a media business in decline, with business models still stuck in the past (programmatic, anyone?) and editorial models built for a world before Facebook, TikTok and artificial intelligence.

The media sector is facing a crisis unlike anything seen since the 2008 financial mess,...

Mark Zuckerberg co-founded Facebook while at Harvard, and despite legal troubles, his net worth has continued to grow over the years. Facebook started as a platform only for Harvard students but expanded globally as its popularity grew, leading to Zuckerberg's billionaire status. As of 2023, Forbes estimates Zuckerberg's net worth at $110.6 billion, making him one of the wealthiest individuals, and his wealth is expected to keep growing.

The backstory to Mark Zuckerberg's success is highlighted in the 2010 biographical drama film The Social Network, and 13 years following its premiere, he is still one of the richest individuals in the world. Zuckerberg co-founded the popular social media platform Facebook with his four roommates — Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes — while attending Harvard University in early 2004. The movie, all about the billionaire's life, focuses on the beginnings of Facebook and the legal troubles that soon followed Zuckerberg and Facebook. However, nothing seemed to slow him down,...

On Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 6:00 Pm, BBC Two will air Season 7, Episode 9 of “Richard Osman’s House of Games.” This entertaining quiz show features celebrity contestants Chris Hughes, Debra Stephenson, Inel Tomlinson, and Toyah Willcox.

In this episode, these famous faces will be put to the test as they tackle a series of quizzes selected by the show’s host, Richard Osman. The competition includes a quick-fire round, and at the end of each day, a daily winner is declared. Throughout the week, the contestants accumulate scores, and the ultimate victor will be determined by week’s end.

“Richard Osman’s House of Games” is known for its fun and challenging trivia questions and brain-teasing quizzes. Viewers can expect light-hearted competition and plenty of moments that will keep them engaged.

For those who enjoy quiz shows and celebrity challenges, tuning in to BBC Two on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 6:00 Pm is a...

On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 6:00 Pm, BBC Two will air Season 7, Episode 8 of “Richard Osman’s House of Games.”

In this episode, celebrity contestants including Chris Hughes, Debra Stephenson, Inel Tomlinson, and Toyah Willcox will engage in a series of quizzes handpicked by the host, Richard Osman. These quizzes challenge the contestants’ knowledge and wit, making for an entertaining competition.

The format of the show involves a daily winner being determined through a quick-fire round. The scores from each day’s challenges are tallied throughout the week, adding an element of suspense as contestants vie for victory.

“Richard Osman’s House of Games” is a quiz show that combines trivia and fun challenges, featuring celebrities who put their smarts to the test.

If you enjoy quizzes and want to see how these celebrities perform in a week-long battle of wits, you can tune in to BBC Two at 6:00 Pm on Wednesday,...

“Richard Osman’s House of Games” is a TV show that you can watch on BBC Two. On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 6:00 Pm, there will be a new episode called “Week 2.”

In this episode, there are four celebrity contestants: Chris Hughes, Debra Stephenson, Inel Tomlinson, and Toyah Willcox. They will do quizzes chosen by Richard Osman. There is a quick round where they compete, and one person wins each day. They keep track of the scores all week.

If you like quizzes and want to see who wins this week, you can watch “Richard Osman’s House of Games” on BBC Two at 6:00 Pm on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

Release Date & Time: 6:00 Pm Tuesday 3 October 2023 on BBC Two

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On Monday, 2nd October 2023, at 6:00 Pm on BBC Two, viewers can tune in to Season 7 Episode 6 of “Richard Osman’s House of Games.” This episode features celebrity contestants: Chris Hughes, Debra Stephenson, Inel Tomlinson, and Toyah Willcox.

In “Richard Osman’s House of Games,” the contestants engage in a series of quizzes handpicked by the host, Richard Osman. These quizzes test their knowledge and wit in various ways.

The episode includes a quick-fire round, and at the end of each day, one contestant is declared the winner. The scores are accumulated throughout the week to determine the overall champion.

It’s a straightforward and entertaining format where contestants compete in fun and challenging quizzes. The show offers a light-hearted atmosphere and is suitable for all ages.

Tune in to see how Chris Hughes, Debra Stephenson, Inel Tomlinson, and Toyah Willcox fare in the quizzes and who emerges as the daily and...

The BBC has told one of its presenters that he made an inappropriate remark after describing an Australian sportswoman as “a little Barbie” during an interview.

Chris Hughes, a former Love Island contestant, is presenting on the BBC’s coverage of the Hundred cricket tournament and interviewed Maitlan Brown pitch side at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

During the exchange (a video of which is below), Brown revealed that her Southern Brave team went to watch the Barbie movie as a team bonding exercise.

The absolute state of this @BBCSport

"Batsman"

"You're a bit of a Barbie yourself"

So much great young journalistic cricket talent in the UK, and you hire that clown @chrishughes_22, because demographics, innit pic.twitter.com/f7FwAtQjR9

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Love Island UK premiered two seasons in 2023, but what happened to the Love Island UK season 3 couples? Love Island UK season 10 began in June 2023 with new singles and brand-new drama, but it's fun to look back and see how previous casts have fared in the aftermath. Few Love Island couples are still together in 2023, but hope remains.

Since the show's third season in 2017, a lot has changed for the couples who left hand in hand. However, most find love outside the show, and others have proven that not all reality show couples are doomed for tabloid fodder break-ups. Sadly for fans, most of their favorite couples are no more but have found their happily-ever-afters. Even recent Love Island UK season 9 couples have dissipated. However, for fans of Love Island UK season 3, most couples broke up, while one couple got a happy ending.

Kem Cetinay...

The first trailer has been unveiled for Cannes, Emmy and Peabody-winning director Marc Levin’s documentary “It’s Basic,” which will have its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival.

The film examines several pilot programs launched in the U.S. that test the effects of giving everyday people an extra $500 to $1,000 monthly, with no strings attached. It aims to present an unbiased account of the benefits, criticisms, and outcomes of providing unconditional money to people in need, and examines whether Basic Income pilot programs eradicate child poverty and level the racial playing field through community-centric solutions.

The documentary features commentary by Michael Tubbs, the founder of Mayors for Guaranteed Income. At 26, Tubbs became mayor of Stockton, California. Under his stewardship, the city saw a 40% drop in homicides in 2018 and 2019, led the state in the decline of officer-involved shootings in 2019, was named the second most financially healthy city in California and...

Eggheads fans will be excited to see one of the original stars return for the 2,000th episode.

The long-running quiz show, which began in 2003, is set to broadcast its milestone episode on Wednesday (22 March).

Eggheads started on BBC Two in 2003, before moving to Channel 5 in 2021 with host Jeremy Vine, who has hosted since 2008. More than 70,000 questions have been asked across the past 24 series.

The show sees a team of contestants pitted against specialist quizzers, who are general knowledge experts.

Fan-favourite star Judith Keppel left the series in 2022 after 19 years on the panel.

However, the 80-year-old will return for the anniversary episode, telling Pa: “It’s amazing. It’s lovely to be able to be doing that. Eggheads obviously has been a great success over the years because we’ve gone on such a long time.”

She said of the show’s success: “I think people love bringing teams.

Grab your lipstick, pick up those high heels and prepare yourself for Queens for the Night, ITV’s special celebrity celebration of drag performance.

For one night only – Saturday 5 November at 8.30pm – some familiar faces will try their hands at putting on a drag show under the guidance of some well-known experts.

At the head of proceedings is Lorraine Kelly, who is a self-described superfan of drag as an art form.

She will be joined by a star-studded judging panel: singer and Spice Girl Melanie C, comedian Rob Beckett, international drag star Courtney Act and Bad Education and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie actor Layton Williams.

The six celebrities taking part in this special programme range from soap actors to boyband members to sports stars – but no one with any significant prior drag experience.

Here’s a rundown of who will be trying to master the flamboyant, entertaining skill of being a drag queen.

The line-up for this year’s series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! has been revealed.

Though the main line-up was revealed on Monday 31 October, there were two surprise additions to the cast list the next day, in the form of former health secretary Matt Hancock and comedian Seann Walsh.

Hancock’s appearance has been one of the most discussed parts of the show so far, but viewers can expect to see him and Walsh enter the reality series after the others.

Presenting duo Ant and Dec will once again host the programme, which returns to its usual setting of the Australian jungle for the first time since 2019.

As we prepare to witness a new batch of Bushtucker Trials and surprise allyships, here’s a look at all the contestants confirmed for the show so far.

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The line-up for this year’s season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! has been revealed.

Though the main line-up was revealed on Monday (31 October), there were two surprise additions to the cast list the next day, in the form of former health secretary Matt Hancock and comedian Seann Walsh.

Hancock’s appearance has been one of the most discussed parts of the show so far, but viewers can expect to see him and Walsh enter the show after the others.

Presenting duo Ant and Dec will once again host the programme, which returns to its usual setting of the Australian jungle for the first time since 2019 and the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

As we prepare to witness a new batch of Bushtucker Trials and surprise allyships, here’s a look at all the contestants confirmed for the show so far.

Babatunde Aléshé

Comedian Babatunde...

Exclusive: ITV Studios is taking celeb drag contests international through British reality format Queens For the Night.

Ahead of Mipcom next week, the Love Island firm has taken production rights in each territory where it has a non-scripted production base and distribution rights for the format and finished versions (excluding the UK) worldwide. In the U.S. ITV America and original format creator Tuesday’s Child will co-produce.

ITV Studios struck the deal directly with Tuesday’s Child, Karen Smith’s unscripted indie that co-produces Lego Masters USA and is behind formats such as Lego Masters, Killer Camp and Apocalypse Wow.

Deadline understands the show will comprise a varied formats slate at ITV Studios at Mipcom, including new dating shows and other traditional sales genres.

ITV Studios’ British broadcaster parent ITV commissioned the original UK version back in June. It’s set to launch as a special in Q4, hosted...

ITV Takes On ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ With Celebrity Drag Format

ITV has greenlit a Lorraine Kelly-hosted drag format to rival RuPaul’s Drag Race UK with celebrities set to compete to be crowned the winning queen. Spice Girl Mel C, comedian Rob Beckett and drag superstar Courtney Act will form the judging panel for one-off 90-minute primetime special Queens for the Night from Lego Masters producer Tuesday’s Child. The celebrities, including UK daytime TV icon Mr Motivator and Love Island star Chris Hughes, will be mentored by well-known drag stars such as RuPaul favorites Blu Hydrangea and Kitty Scott-Claus, as they undergo a drag makeover and compete. RuPaul’s Drag Race UK has comfortably been BBC Three’s most successful and noisy show of the past three years and the move represents ITV’s entry into the space. The channel’s Head of Entertainment Commissioning Katie Rawcliffe said the show...

Exclusive: Torrey DeVitto is making her small-screen return in the upcoming Hallmark holiday film The Christmas Promise, her first TV project since departing from NBC’s Chicago Med in May. Dylan Bruce and Patrick Duffy are also set to star.

DeVitto will portray Nicole in the film, a woman who learns to deal with grief with the help of her grandfather (Duffy) and a carpenter named Joe (Bruce), who she hires to renovate the home she was to share with her fiancé.

The Christmas Promise, for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, begins production this week in Vancouver. It will premiere on the network as part of its “Miracles of Christmas” programming though no premiere date has been announced as of yet.

It’s the third film from producing partners Kathy Kloves and Risa Shapiro, following the successes of their previous Hallmark films Love At First Glance and It Was Always You,...