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Colin Jost brutally mocked on SNL for earning less than wife Scarlett Johansson

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Colin Jost faced a grilling on Saturday Night Live over the weekend as his co-stars poked fun at him for earning less than his superstar wife, Scarlett Johansson.

The 42-year-old comedian was first linked to 40-year-old Marvel actress Scarlett in 2017, they married in 2020, and they welcomed a son named Cosmo in August 2021. On Saturday, Colin became the butt of a joke as he was joined by SNL co-star Mikey Day during a sketch about musical guest Lady Gaga.

In the skit in which Mikey was playing a character named Lord Gaga, he mocked Colin’s married life after he highlighted the overwhelming success of Gaga and her career. Noting her 14 Grammys and an Oscar, 44-year-old Mikey couldn’t resist firing a jab at the disparity between Colin’s earnings and that of his wife.

He quipped: “Can you imagine, Colin, a man whose wife makes more money than he”? – sparking laughter from the live studio audience. He continued to tease, asking: “Can you imagine? Oh, the shame he would feel”!.

Colin was mocked during a sketch about Lady Gaga (Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images)

Colin fixed a stern gaze at his co-star and then the camera, maintaining a poker face. “Imagine, Colin, if I were sitting here on television behind this desk, staring at that camera, the world staring back at me knowing that my wife’s income dwarfs my own! I would die”, Mikey continued, as Colin struggled to suppress his laughter.

“Oh, I would die! What a living nightmare! What a nightmare”! he continued, earning cheers from the audience. Mikey concluded the sketch by asking, “Oh, I’m sorry. Now tell me, what does your wife do”?

Colin has been part of the weekend sketch comedy show since 2005 and his net worth is estimated to be around $10 million (£7.7 million), while Scarlett reportedly boasts a fortune exceeding $165 million (£127 million). Over the years, Black Widow star Scarlett has been the subject of various SNL jokes, including instances where her husband was compelled to read out crude remarks about her during one of his and Michael Che’s “Weekend Update” segments in December.

During the joke swap segment, Colin recited ridiculous jibes about Scarlett – including one where he claimed he’s “eating roast beef every night since my wife had the kid” – leaving the “Marriage Story” actress visibly shocked backstage. Colin later appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and confessed that his wife “was genuinely so shocked” by the segment. “I’m in trouble I think with a lot of people”, he conceded.

During a 2021 appearance on Kelly Clarkson’s talk show, Scarlett confessed that she feels anxious whenever she tunes in to see her hubby on SNL. She revealed, “I now rarely watch without having a sense of… not overwhelming panic, just like a slight underwhelming panic, because I just feel like at any moment something’s going to fall apart”, expressing her concern over the live nature of the show.

Before finding love with Colin, Scarlett was married twice. She was the wife of Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds from 2008 until 2011 – and then married French businessman Romain Dauriac from 2014 until 2017 and she shares a daughter named Rose with him who was born in 2014.

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Lily Allen details whether she’s ever ‘sent a nude’ after shock split from David Harbour

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Lily Allen and her pal Miquita Oliver opened up on whether they ever sent intimate images to partners.

Her candid conversation comes after Lily and David Harbour went their separate ways after Lily reportedly found Stranger Things star David’s “secret profile” on exclusive dating app Raya. The Smile singer met David, 49, on Raya in 2019, admitting that she didn’t have high expectations when she signed up to the app.

After a whirlwind romance they tied the knot in Las Vegas a year later, with an Elvis impersonator officiating the ceremony. However, their relationship reportedly came to an end in December, but the famous couple have yet to comment on the endless speculation.

On a recent episode of her Miss Me? podcast with co-host Miquita, the pals discussed messaging men and whether they’ve sent nudes to them. Lily admitted: “I’ve never sent a nude to anyone”, as Miquita added: “No, me neither” and asked: “Are we prudes? Nude prudes”?

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Lily revealed she’s never sent nudes before (BBC Sounds)
Lily Allen and David Harbour
It comes after her reported split from David Harbour (Getty Images)

The Alfie singer, who has two children from a previous relationship, questioned: “What’s the best response like, ‘ wow your t**s are amazing, ‘ or like a heart”? Miquita replied: “You want it to be more of a grown up sexy response. But, what would that be, what do I want”?

It comes after the duo opened up to fans about their past during a live recording of their Miss Me? podcast. Speaking during a live show last week, both Lily and Miquita were asked by an audience member if they hold grudges. Lily confirmed that she does “hold grudges”, adding: “If someone crosses me, you are done.

” I did used to scrap with people but it was related to my active addiction. I would sometimes lash out but it is not part of my life any more. “She also reportedly said during the live recording that she is” not over “the split from the actor.

Lily previously admitted she” didn’t know “who David was when they first met. Speaking on the Jonathan Ross Show, she explained:” I thought he was just like a sexy policeman from a reality TV show because he was wearing a policeman’s uniform. It was a still from Stranger Things.

“I’d never seen Stranger Things. I don’t even know what I was looking for. It was just something to do on holiday, swiping, it’s a bit of fun. When I met him I didn’t think it was going to go anywhere. He was here filming Black Widow. He was only going to be here for a couple of months. And then it did…”

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Insurgency: Army Rescues 75 Captives From Sambisa

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The Nigerian Army on Monday handed over 75 civilian captives rescued in key Boko Haram/ ISWAP terrorists ‘ key enclaves within the notorious Sambisa Forest in Borno State.

The Theatre Commander Operation Hadin Kai Joint Taskforce North-East, Maj. Gen Waidi Shuaibu, disclosed this to journalists while handing over the 75 rescued captives comprising 7 adult males, 34 women, and 34 children at Maimalari cantonment in Maiduguri.

Represented by the Deputy Theatre Commander, Brig. Gen Anthony Okpodu, the Theatre Commander, Maj Gen Shuaibu, said the operation significantly degraded enemy capabilities by neutralising insurgents, destroying command and logistics bases, makeshift shelters, weapon caches, and IED-making materials, thereby disrupting their life-supporting structures.

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“As part of our ongoing clearance efforts, troops from the 21 Special Armoured Brigade and 199 Special Forces Battalion recently conducted successful offensive operations under Operation Desert Sanity 1V in the Sambisa Forest.

” Key terrorist enclaves in Ukuba, Njimia, Sabil Huda, Garin Falluja, and Gobara were cleared, leading to the rescue of 75 civilians, including seven adult males, 34 women, and 34 children. The operation significantly degraded enemy capabilities by neutralizing insurgents, destroying command and logistics bases, makeshift shelters, weapon caches, and IED-making materials, thereby disrupting their life-supporting structures, “he said.

Gen. Okpodu said the day’s handover ceremony highlights the collective efforts of OPHK, the Borno State government, and key stakeholders in stabilising the North-East and ensuring the safety and well-being of civilians affected by the insurgency.

He noted that OPHK remains committed to its primary mandate: facilitating the restoration of normalcy in the region to enable socio-economic activities to thrive, adding that the operations conducted by OPHK are focused on eliminating insurgent threats, protecting civilian populations, enabling governance structures, and ensuring the resumption of economic and social activities without hindrance.

The Theatre Commander said beyond security operations, OPHK remains committed to humanitarian efforts, particularly in alignment with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Reaching Inaccessible Children (RIC) Initiative.

” During the recent operations, troops provided critical interventions, including child vaccinations, first aid, medical cure, and the distribution of food and relief materials. The rescued ones were given immediate medical attention, clothing (as you all can see them wearing their Hijab clothings), food, psychological support, and temporary shelter pending reintegration efforts, “he further said.

He said moving forward, OPHK remains resolute in its mission to eliminate threats of insurgency, secure liberated areas, protect lives and property, and create an enabling environment for governance and socio-economic development.

He urged the general public to remain vigilant, cooperate with security forces, and report any suspicious activities to enhance collective security efforts.

Receiving the victims on behalf of the Borno State government, Director Social Welfare in the Borno State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Aisha Shettima, lauded the Nigerian military for rescuing the captives.

Scotland call up quartet for France trip

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Guinness men’s Six Nations: France v Scotland

Venue: Stade de France, Saint-Denis Date: Saturday, 15 March Kick-off: 20: 00 GMT

Scotland have added Adam Hastings, Jack Mann, Alexander Masibaka and Kyle Steyn to their squad for Saturday’s Six Nations match away to France.

Back-rower Mann was involved in the build-up to Scotland’s first three matches in the tournament but missed last week due to a concussion sustained playing for Glasgow Warriors against Ospreys.

Steyn has been absent since January with a knee injury, but Glasgow’s captain will “continue his recovery” with the national team.

Hastings has also been on the sidelines having sustained a fractured jaw playing for Glasgow against Scarlets in the autumn but made his return to club rugby earlier this month.

Meanwhile, Masibaka – who plays in France’s second division with Soyaux-Angouleme – was a surprise selection in Scotland’s squad before the opening win over Italy but has not featured since.

Leicester Tigers lock Cameron Henderson, Sale Sharks wing Arron Reed, Bath centre Cameron Redpath and Northampton Saints centre Rory Hutchinson all drop out of the squad and return to their clubs having not played a minute between them in the tournament.

Scotland squad to face France

Forwards: Ewan Ashman, Jamie Bhatti, Gregor Brown, Dave Cherry, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey, Matt Fagerson, Zander Fagerson, Euan Ferrie, Grant Gilchrist, Jonny Gray, Patrick Harrison, Will Hurd, Ewan Johnson, Jack Mann, Alexander Masibaka, Nathan McBeth, Ben Muncaster, D’Arcy Rae, Jamie Ritchie, Pierre Schoeman, Sam Skinner, Rory Sutherland, Marshall Sykes.

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Germany’s Green Party rejects Merz’s spending proposals

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Germany’s Green Party has threatened to torpedo plans put forward by likely incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz to invest hundreds of billions of euros in defence and infrastructure.

Merz, whose conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) emerged the biggest in February’s legislative elections, wants in particular to relax the strict limits imposed by the “debt brake” in Germany to invest more in defence and security. His proposal comes as the country’s economy experiences prolonged stagnation and United States President Donald Trump’s direct overtures to Russian President Vladimir Putin have left Europe feeling vulnerable on security.

The proposed constitutional changes to ease strict borrowing limits in the area of defence and establish a 500-billion euro ($542bn) fund for infrastructure had been described as historic when they were presented last week.

“We will not let this happen, and we will not let Friedrich Merz and Lars Klingbeil]of the Social Democratic Party] abuse a difficult situation in European security”, Franziska Brantner, co-leader of the Green Party, told reporters on Monday.

“This is something that serves neither the country nor our interests in Europe”.

Germany’s constitutional “debt brake”, which has been the hallmark of Berlin’s fiscal policy since it was introduced by former Chancellor Angela Merkel in 2009, limits new borrowing to 0.35 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).

Merz’s proposal would exempt military spending from that rule – setting no upper limit for “necessary defence spending”.

The changes would also establish the fund for infrastructure to be spent over 10 years and ease spending rules for Germany’s federal states and local government.

Merz needs the support of the Greens to get the two-thirds majority he requires in the current parliament for any constitutional changes, such as the easing of the borrowing limits.

He is attempting to rush through the changes even as he remains in talks with likely coalition partners the Social Democratic Party (SPD).

That is because in the next parliament, which convenes at the end of the month, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AFD) and the left-wing Die Linke will have more than a third of seats. They will therefore be able to block the changes.

The AFD on Monday lodged urgent legal motions with the constitutional court challenging Merz’s attempt to have the current parliament consider the spending package.

Although the Greens were in favour of reforming Germany’s strict constitutional spending limits, the changes proposed by Merz were not the ones needed, Green leader in the Bundestag, Katharina Droege, told reporters.

Merz and his partners from the SPD were creating a “treasure chest” to fund their political priorities, including tax cuts, Droege said.

“Whoever wants our approval for more investment must also show that it is really about more investment in climate protection, more investment in the economy in this country”.

Felix Banaszak, also co-chairman of the party, said that the Greens would prepare their own legislative motion on security and defence, and that the party was ready to seriously discuss security and defence capabilities in Germany.

However, he described the CDU and SPD’s manoeuvres to gain the party’s support as “blackmail”.

“The aim is to reach a common solution”, he said, adding that pressure was on Merz to consult the other parties in the Bundestag or parliament.

Reacting to the Green Party’s decision, SPD leader Lars Klingbeil said he took its concerns about changing the country’s constitution “very seriously” and promised to continue discussions to convince the Greens.

“From the conversations I had with them last night, I’m not surprised that we’re not yet on a common denominator, but the priority now is to get together and have confidential discussions”, he said.

“I think we are all aware of the importance and the potential repercussions of this decision”, he added.

Joerg Kukies, the country’s current minister of finance, said the Greens have legitimate points.

“I hope there will be more talks with the Greens to convince them to support the debt-brake reform”, he told reporters in Brussels on Monday.

After the first debate on Merz’s proposal on Thursday, the constitutional amendments are set to be voted on by Bundestag members on March 18.

Merz’s CDU and the SPD, currently in talks to form a government, need the support of the Greens to reach the two-thirds majority required in the Bundestag for the constitutional revision.

Bielle-Biarrey leads way as France try records fall

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France’s 42-27 win over Ireland in Dublin on Saturday propelled them into the lead in the Six Nations title chase.

But their free-scoring form has not only got the trophy engraver sharpening his tools, it is forcing a rewriting of historic records.

Wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey’s scorching form has delivered seven tries in four matches – a record for a Frenchman in a Six Nations campaign.

With a match to go in this year’s tournament, he is already level with Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale’s record for tries in a single edition of the Six Nations.

If he crosses again against Scotland in Paris on Saturday, the 21-year-old will equal the all-time record in the tournament.

England’s Cyril Lowe and Scotland’s Ian Smith scored eight tries in the 1914 and 1925 championships respectively.

Bielle-Biarrey now has 17 tries from his first 18 caps but has some way to go to catch his Bordeaux-Begles team-mate Damian Penaud.

Penaud crossed for his 38th try for France in the win over Ireland, equalling the record held by the legendary Serge Blanco.

The 28-year-old has reached his tally in significantly fewer games, having won 55 caps to Blanco’s 93.

Thomas Ramos is another French player with an eye on a landmark. The 29-year-old will surpass former fly-half Frederic Michalak as France’s all-time record points scorer if he can score seven points to reach a total of 437.

Barring a wasteful defeat by England in round two, France have been ruthless.

They have scored 26 tries in four matches, 11 of them in the 74-23 thrashing of Italy, which is France’s biggest ever win in the championship.

If they keep up that rate of scoring, they will comfortably break the record for tries scored in a single campaign, which was set by England when they crossed 29 times en route to the title in 2001.

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