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May 17, 2022 - 17:32 BST The BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney's novel stars Sasha Lane – get to know the star, who is a mum-of-one, here… If you loved Normal People , then the chances are you've already started watching Conversations With Friends . Like Normal People before it, the BBC drama has been adapted from Sally Rooney's novel of the same name and features a number of brilliants stars who are set for huge success of the back of the drama. MORE: Conversations With Friends viewers divided as they make comparisons to Normal People The series tells the story of Frances (Alison Oliver) and Bobbi (Sasha Lane), a former couple who are now best friends and a double-act who perform poetry at open mic nights. Loading the player... WATCH: The official trailer for Conversaitons With Friends But their relationship faces a few hiccups when they meet Melissa (Jemima Kirke) and her husband, Nick (Joe Alwyn). The … [Read more...] about Conversations with Friends: Get to know actress Sasha Lane – her daughter, career and more

After two years of waiting, Conversations With Friends is finally streaming on Hulu and the BBC iPlayer now. Hot on the heels of the hugely successful Normal People , Conversations With Friends is the second of Sally Rooney's novels to be brought to the small screen. Bringing the much-loved story to life are Alison Oliver, Joe Alwyn, Jemima Kirke, and Sasha Lane. In particular, fans have been commenting on Alwyn's performance as the lead love interest, Nick Conway, from swooning over his good looks to his Irish accent. So, who is Joe Alwyn? Newsweek has everything you need to know about him. Meet Joe Alwyn From Conversations With Friends Joe Alwyn, 31, is an English actor from Tunbridge Wells, Kent who grew up in North London. No, not like Nick in Conversations With Friends— Alwyn is not Irish. Some viewers may find that hard to believe, others not so much. Alwyn has been acting from a young age, joining the National Youth Theatre as a child before studying … [Read more...] about Meet Joe Alwyn from ‘Conversations With Friends’

A mom-to-be has divided opinion online over how to present her friend with a bill for their recent vacation , after she paid for their entire thing due to an awkward misunderstanding. The pregnant woman shared the dilemma to Mumsnet under username Toastedcat, as she claims her friend had initially planned to whisk her away for a spa weekend as her treat. But after the venue was fully booked, they had to rebook, with the mom ending up putting the new accommodation on her card as she found the deal. She explained: "I asked if we should just do this instead—we decided yes. "I paid for it on my card as I has [had] found it online. It was £420 ($524)+ for accomm, £50 ($62) spa credit, dinner and breakfast. "Here is where I should have said, by the way it's costing X, is that okay? But I didn't. I kind of thought we'd just work it out between us." With dinner, service charge and little extras, the final bill ended up being £650 ($811), as the mom-to-be continued: "She asked if … [Read more...] about Mom-to-be splits opinion over how to bill friend for $810 vacation: “Idiot”

Acclaimed TV writer Kay Mellor produced a number of beloved British shows before her death aged 71. It was announced that the star died suddenly on Sunday , with a spokesperson for her production company, Rollem Productions, confirming the news. ‘It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely and sudden passing of our beloved friend, mentor and colleague Kay Mellor on Sunday 15th May 2022,’ they said in a statement. ‘We have lost a phenomenal talent and a true luminary. We ask that you please respect the privacy of the family and friends at this time.’ Let’s have a look at some of Mellor’s best work. What are Kay Mellor’s best TV shows? Fat Friends (2000-2005) Mellor’s Bafta-nominated drama Fat Friends aired on ITV for four series, launching in 2000. The Leeds-based show starred Ruth Jones, James Corden, Sheridan Smith, and Alison Steadman, who all went on to star alongside each other in Gavin & Stacey. Speaking about the inspiration for … [Read more...] about Kay Mellor’s best TV shows from Fat Friends to The Syndicate as acclaimed writer dies aged 71

Kay Mellor's friend breaks down in tears after actress's death Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Naga Munchetty has comforted Sally Wainwright following the death of screen writer Kay Mellor. The BBC Radio 5 Live host, 47, comforted the Last Tango in Halifax writer earlier today after she appeared on the radio show to pay tribute to her friend and mentor following her death aged 71. Related articles Phillip Schofield sparks divide amid Queen's Jubilee - 'Switched off!' 'End of an era' Sally Nugent speaks out on Dan Walker's last day And that stayed with me all my life Sally Wainwright Naga said to Sally: "I mean obviously … [Read more...] about Naga Munchetty comforts Kay Mellor’s friend as she breaks down in tears on air after death

Prior to the coronavirus , I was at the peak of my newly adopted fitness journey. I was attending the gym regularly alongside a 9-to-5 unpaid work placement, and I felt good for it. Taking progress pictures, tracking my macros and treating myself on weekends had formed the basis of my new routine. But as someone who has struggled with body dysmorphia for almost eight years, lockdown has revealed to me that beneath the joy working out would give me, the deep-seated insecurities that have dominated a large part of my daily inner monologue had remained strong. As a teenager, my body was always something I was conscious of. I had always been physically active, as a member of a local rowing club from the age of 11 – training four days a week – and a swimmer before that. But it wasn’t until one of my best friends started to diet and skip meals, at 13 years of age, that I started to think deeper about the link between my physical appearance and my worth as a person, and … [Read more...] about During lockdown I realised I wasn’t dealing with my body dysmorphia well – so I have made a change that helped

A significant proportion of both men and women in Britain display signs of body dysmorphia and say that low body confidence has had a negative impact on different aspects of their lives, a new study has found. According to a survey by social enterprise Better, the majority of men (54 per cent) and nearly half of women (49 per cent) show signs of body dysmorphia. A survey of 2,000 respondents, both men and women, found that about a third of both think “often” about making their body “muscular or lean enough”, while more men (34 per cent) have exercised despite being sick or injured than women (27 per cent). Around the same proportion of men and women said they have felt anxious about missing a workout (26 per cent and 23 per cent respectively), but a higher number of men (24 per cent) have forgone work obligations or social activities in order to maintain a workout schedule or diet compared to women (15 per cent). Young people were more likely to experience … [Read more...] about Majority of men in Britain show signs of body dysmorphia, study says

TULSA, Okla. -- Rory McIlroy described Phil Mickelson 's absence from the 2022 PGA Championship as "unfortunate" and "sad" Tuesday morning at Southern Hills Country Club and said he wished the defending champion had made a different decision and come to the championship. "This should be a celebration, right?" McIlroy said. "He won a major championship at 50 years old. It was possibly his last big, big moment in the game of golf. I think he should be here this week and celebrating what a monumental achievement he achieved last year." McIlroy paused as he weighed how his words would be received. "It's unfortunate," he said. "It's sad. Yeah, I don't know what else I can say." Mickelson became golf's oldest major champion by winning the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island in South Carolina at age 50 last year. He hasn't played on the PGA Tour since missing the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in late January. He skipped the Masters in April for the first time … [Read more...] about Phil Mickelson’s absence from PGA Championship ‘sad’ and ‘unfortunate,’ says world No. 7-ranked Rory McIlroy, other top golfers

Johnny Depp's legal team continued its cross-examination of Amber Heard on Tuesday and entries from a "love" journal that Heard and ex-husband Johnny Depp used to communicate were shown to the jury. As the high-profile trial between the two actors continues into week six, Depp's lawyer, Camille Vasquez, brought up journal entries that Heard wrote to Depp in 2015. Their "love" journal was reportedly shared between the couple, but only Heard's entries were read to the jury as evidence on Tuesday. Depp is suing Heard for $50 million following an opinion piece she wrote in 2018 with The Washington Post in which she alleged that she was a victim of domestic abuse. Heard is countersuing Depp for $100 million for nuisance. On the inside cover of the journal was a photograph of Depp and Heard on a boat in Australia, and Vasquez pointed out Depp's bandaged hand, noting that the picture was taken after Depp allegedly cut the tip of his finger. Depp's finger is a detail highly … [Read more...] about What did Amber Heard write to Johnny Depp in their “love” journal?

Lee Juggurnauth explains why he wasn’t on Good Morning Britain Sign up for the big storylines FIRST , star interviews and exclusive access SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Lee Juggurnauth joined A Place in the Sun in April last year, and ever since, he has helped several house hunters to find their dream holiday home abroad. Lee, who also has a successful career within the music industry and a fashion clothing line, decided to turn his attention to property renovation. However, in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, the Channel 4 presenter opened up about what has it been like since joining the show. Related articles Jane McDonald shares glimpse into love life as she bids farewell What is … [Read more...] about ‘It’s disheartening’ A Place in the Sun’s Lee responds to appearance backlash