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Daily Mirror
22 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ryan Hawley confirms he's back 'permanently' on Emmerdale after huge life change
Emmerdale welcomed back Ryan Hawley as Robert Sugden in tonight's dramatic episode and now the returning star has confirmed that he's back "for good" after six years away. "The secret is out today! My character is returning permanently and not just for Aaron and John's wedding. I am back for good, and I am so excited to be playing Robert again," he told The Mirror in an exclusive chat.
Wall Street Journal
22 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o—East Africa's Leading Novelist and Social Critic, Dies at 87
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o returned from an elite boarding school in the 1950s to find his home had been burned to the ground by the British during Kenya's fight for independence. Ngũgĩ (pronounced Ingoo-ghee) went on to become a prizewinning author, who, rejecting the colonial mindset, dropped his English name, James, and resolved to write only in the language of the Kikuyu people, his mother tongue.
Miami Herald
23 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Hoda Kotb keeps it real when pressed about future amid Kelly Clarkson rumors
Hoda Kotb is ready to put an end to the rumors. The 60-year-old 'Today' show legend returned to her roots on May 28 to talk with former co-hosts Craig Melvin and Savannah Guthrie about what she's been up to since leaving the show earlier this year. At one point during her visit, Melvin asked her to address rumors of what's next. 'People are seeing these articles, texting these things: Hoda's getting back in the business, Hoda's taking over for Kelly Clarkson, Hoda's doing daytime talk,' Melvin says to Kotb. 'What say you?' Kotb's reply shows just how much the 'Today' show means to her. 'I want to ask y'all a real question,' she replied. 'If I ever came back to TV, do you know where the only place I would ever come back to is? Right here. This is the spot. There's no place like home.' When asked if the rumors were 'done,' Kotb said, 'Delete, delete — not true.' Her comment comes amid speculation that Clarkson, who has hosted NBC's 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' since 2019, may be considering moving on from the show when her contract ends in 2026. The show recently celebrated its 1,000th episode on March 20. In light of the speculation, many people have been calling for NBC to announce Kotb as Clarkson's future replacement — including a producer for the show, who spoke with The Daily Mail a few days ago. 'Everyone loves Kelly,' the producer said, per the outlet. 'She's a wonderful person. But maybe Hoda would be a better boss. I know she's universally beloved and respected by her former coworkers.' The producer added that having Kotb onboard 'would be a lot more stable' than what they have now. 'If Kelly is unhappy, then she should move on. We would all understand,' the staffer added, per the Daily Mail. 'If Hoda wants to do it, it could be win-win for everyone.' Clarkson's future with NBC came under scrutiny in March when she was absent for a stretch of shows that saw Simu Liu, Wanda Sykes, Brooke Shields, Roy Wood Jr. and Willie Geist join as guest hosts. Clarkson has since returned to her role and is set to welcome Kotb as a guest on her show next week, per Page Six. Kotb, of course, stunned fans of the 'Today' show in September when she announced her decision to step away from her role at NBC in an effort to spend more time with her daughters, Haley Joy and Hope. The iconic host joined NBC in 1998 and quickly became a fan-favorite and beloved member of the team. Her final show aired on January 10 — and her visit on May 28 marked her first return since. She's now celebrating the launch of her new wellness venture, Joy 101, which she describes as a community designed to help people live more joyful, grounded, purposeful lives. The Joy 101 platform was officially launched on May 28. 'It's a retreat in your pocket,' she told Today of the new brand, which will include an app, website, live events, courses and a single-day tentpole event called Joy Fest planned for Spring 2026. She's also embracing a new mindset as she embarks on life at 60. 'My 60s have turned me into a beginner again, and I like that — a lot,' she added. 'It's like I'm doing things for the first time, and I love that. I want this decade to be about that — like, being a beginner, and not being embarrassed about being a beginner,' she continued. Kotb will be releasing her newest book, 'Jump and Find Joy: Embracing Change in Every Season of Life,' in September.
Fox News
23 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Hugh Jackman's ex speaks out on 'traumatic journey of betrayal' as she files for divorce
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have officially ended their marriage. After announcing their amicable split in September 2023, Furness officially filed for divorce from Jackman in New York on Tuesday. According to People, Furness' lawyer also submitted filings related to the duo's settlement, health care coverage and medical child support. The former couple tied the knot in 1996, when Jackman was 27 and Furness was 40. They share two adopted children: Oscar and Ava. Per the filing, the couple's divorce is uncontested and will only need a judge to sign off. On Tuesday, Furness shared a statement with the Daily Mail and spoke out for the first time since filing, with an emotional comment. "My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal," Furness said. She said their separation was "a profound wound that cuts deep." Furness continued, "However, I believe in a higher power and that God/the universe, whatever you relate to as your guidance, is always working FOR us. This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage." This painful process has forced Furness to find "knowledge and wisdom." "My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal." "Even when we are presented with apparent adversity, it is leading us to our greatest good, our true purpose. It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom," she said. Furness' big take away from her divorce is "that none of this is personal." "We are all on our individual journeys and I believe that the relationships in our lives are not random. We are drawn to people, we invite them in, in order to learn our lessons and to recognize and heal the broken parts of ourselves...I remain grateful," Furness concluded. Representatives for Jackman and Furness did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Jackman and his former "Music Man" co-star Sutton Foster were seen holding hands together in January while going out to dinner in Los Angeles. Foster filed for divorce from her husband, Ted Griffin, in October after 10 years of marriage. In September 2023, Jackman and Furness announced they were separating after 27 years together. The Australian actress and actor shared a joint statement with People at the time. "We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage," they said. "Our journey now is shifting, and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth. "Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives." "This is the sole statement either of us will make," the statement, signed "Deb and Hugh Jackman," concluded. Furness and Jackman first met in 1995 on the set of the 10-part Australian TV series "Corelli." At the time, Furness was an established actress in her home country, who had previously won awards for her lead performance in the 1988 movie "Shame" and starred in several TV series and movies. "Correlli" was up-and-coming actor Jackman's first professional gig after graduating from an Australian acting academy. In a 2017 appearance on People TV's "The Jess Cagle Interview," Jackman recalled having a crush on Furness. "My first job out of drama school — it was a massive break for me. I was really scared," Jackman remembered. "Deb, she was a big star. I get picked up, and Deb is in the front seat of the car. I'll never forget. She took off her seat belt, and she turned around and put out her hand and took off her sunglasses and said, 'Hi, I'm Deborra-Lee Furness, nice to meet you.' I remember thinking, 'I like this girl.'" Jackman told Cagle he realized he had feelings for Furness after a few weeks of working together. "Deb and I were already best friends, and I realized, I've got a crush on my leading lady," he said. "This is the thing you do not do. It's unprofessional and embarrassing." Though Jackman tried to avoid his co-star, he eventually confessed his crush to Furness, who told him that she had a crush on him as well. The two attempted to hide their relationship for three weeks but realized it was futile since he said "everybody knew the entire time." Though the two had a 13-year age gap, Jackman told Cagle he was "the adult in the relationship." Due to Furness' age, the couple began trying to expand their family shortly after their nuptials. However, according to People, after Furness had two miscarriages and attempts at invitro-fertilization failed, the two decided to adopt. In 2000, Jackman and Furness adopted Oscar, and they went on to adopt Ava in 2005. Since announcing their separation, the two appear to have stayed on good terms. In October 2023, the Marvel star was joined by Furness as he celebrated his 55th birthday during a dinner at New York City's Polo Club with close friends and family.
BBC News
23 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
GB's Jarman & Evans win silver in mixed team event
Great Britain's Jake Jarman and Ruby Evans combined to win silver in the first mixed team event at the European Gymnastics Championships in 23-year-old Jarman, who won gold on Tuesday night as part of the men's team, delivered on the high bar, while teenager Evans shone on the said: "That was great. Tactically we knew going with our strongest apparatus second gave us a good chance for a medal and the plan worked out perfectly."It was the perfect scenario this time round so we made the right choice and we're both super happy to have won the silver medal."It was great to have men's and women gymnastics combine. I think the competition worked really well and it's exciting for the future." Germany's Timo Eder and Karina Schoenmaier took the title title on home soil, with Manila Esposito and Lorenzo Casali of Italy winning than a 10th of a point separated the top two teams with GB's 25.466 seeing them pipped by Germany in the head-to-head 18, added: "The crowd was amazing, Jake helped calm me and we both really enjoyed it. I'm so proud of us both and really happy with this medal."Leipzig saw the first mixed team final to take place in a major artistic gymnastics event before its introduction to the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
