Alex Garland Reiterates Plan To Stop Directing After ‘Warfare’: “I’m Not Planning To Direct Again In The Foreseeable Future”

One of the victims killed in Sydney's horror mass stabbing had just bought her wedding dress.

UK holidaymakers have expressed their frustration over a new £97 rule in Spain, with many stating they 'simply won't go' on holiday there anymore.

A pet owner has told of the tragic moment his beloved dog died in his "arms" after he was struck by a car in Glasgow.

Lee Mack, star of ITV's The 1% Club, has announced he will be stepping back from his popular BBC show, Not Going Out.

Ant McPartlin's ex-wife Lisa Armstrong made a rare show of support for Ant and Dec during the final episode of Saturday Night Takeaway.

Spotify is reportedly planning on introducing a feature to allow users to slow down, speed up and remix songs on the platform.The developments have been detailed in a new report by the Wall Street Journal, who say that the streaming service is looking to experiment with tools that will allow users to manipulate existing songs on the platform.The report suggests that users will be able to edit and mash together tracks to create modified versions of songs that can them be added to “virtual collections” on Spotify, but which will then not be available to share on external platforms.The Wall Street Journal suggests that “discussions about the tools are early and licensing agreements have yet to be worked out,” but that they hope the additions will “appeal to young users, while generating new revenue for artists.”At the start of this month, the streaming platform officially demonetised all songs with less than 1000 streams, having first announced the policy last year in the ‘Modernising Our Royalty System’ report.According to Spotify data, there are around 100 million songs on the service, yet only around 37.5 million meet the new requirements to generate revenue.Spotify said that 99.5 per cent of all streams on the platform “are of tracks that have above 1,000 streams.” They went on to claim that demonetising the tracks won’t result in a “change to the size of the music royalty pool being paid out to rights holders”.It argued that instead it will “use the tens of millions of dollars annually to increase the payments to all eligible tracks, rather than spreading it out into $0.03 payments.”Spotify also went on to say it requires a minimum number of unique listeners now if royalties are to apply – a measure brought in to

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt have drawn a line under their Barbenheimer experiences by performing a duet of Taylor Swift’s ‘All Too Well’ on Saturday Night Live.Gosling, who played Ken in Barbie, was hosting the episode of SNL, and was joined in the opening monologue by Blunt, who played Kitty in Oppenheimer.The two, who are also co-starring in the new action comedy The Fall Guy, reflected on the difficulty in moving past such a huge phenomenon. “You know, when you play a character that hard, that long, just letting go feels like a breakup and for processing a breakup, there’s really only one thing that can help – the music of the great Taylor Swift,” said Gosling.With that, they launched into their adapted version of ‘All Too Well’, complete with choreographed backing dancers and scenery referencing both films.“I was just Ken, and now I’m just Ryan,” sang Gosling, with Blunt adding: “I used to be the alcoholic wife of a dude in a hat / Talking to Albert Einstein / Sipping a margarita / With some Christopher Nolan and a bag of vodkila”.See the sketch below:Gosling ended weeks of uncertainty by showing up at the Oscars last month and performing a showstopping version of ‘I’m Just Ken’, alongside Mark Ronson and Slash.Since then, Ronson has reflected on the legacy of the song, which he co-wrote and produced.

Lise Pedersen Berlinale Forum entry “Shahid,” the debut feature of Iranian-German filmmaker Narges Kalhor, has been picked up by Prague-based doc specialist Filmotor ahead of its premiere at Swiss documentary festival Visions du Réel, where it is competing in the more experimental Burning Lights section. Described by Kalhor as a collective work between herself and other artists, including a costume artist and a painter from Iran, a German music composer and a choreographer from Berlin, “Shahid” shifts playfully between genres, challenging conventional filmmaking rules.

Lisa Armstrong, Ant McPartlin's ex-wife, showed a rare display of support for the presenter during the final episode of Saturday Night Takeaway this weekend.The popular family entertainment show, hosted by Ant and his best pal Declan Donnelly, has been a staple on our screens for over two decades. The last episode was packed with surprises and special guests like Simon Cowell and Holly Willoughby, ending with an emotional farewell from the beloved duo.

Presenter Maya Jama, 29, has taken to social media to show off her amazing figure while she soaks up the sun on holiday. The Love Island host took to her Instagram stories to share a snap of her in a green bikini. Maya posed in the mirror and went makeup-free as she displayed her abs in a series of selfies.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Tyler, the Creator is no doubt one of the greatest showmen working today in hip-hop. During his headlining set on Saturday night (April 13) at Coachella, the rapper once again proved just that, transforming the main stage into a desert canyon and using lighting and projections to create an ambiance so vivid and entrancing that it could only have sprung from an imaginative mind as his own.

Princess Diana's secret second wedding dress, which was kept under wraps, had three significant differences from the first.

With the holiday season now upon us and people jetting away for holidays, it's always good to know what you should do if something goes wrong.

A dentist has revealed a very common mistake that could be harming your oral health.

Scottish dessert sauce entrepreneur Mairi Hawkes, from the Isle of Lismore, is set to appear on Channel 4's new six-part series Aldi's Next Big Thing.

Kate Middleton reportedly flouted a tradition that Queen Elizabeth II adhered to throughout her reign in an endearing interaction with a young admirer.

The life of a Gogglebox star is more demanding than it appears, and the dedicated TV enthusiasts are rewarded for their time spent in front of the screen.

Brian Wilson has recorded a posthumous duet with the late Glen Campbell, on a version of the latter’s song ‘Strong’ – listen to the track below. The song is taken from Campbell’s upcoming album, ‘Glen Campbell Duets – Ghost on the Canvas Sessions’, which is out on April 19. The record sees a host of music luminaries join forces with the singer, including Elton John, Dolly Parton, Carole King, Eric Clapton and Daryl Hall.

No Doubt have brought out Olivia Rodrigo for a rendition of ‘Bathwater’ during the band’s 2024 Coachella reunion set.Taking over the main stage in full effect, Gwen Stefani and co. marked their first live performance in over nine years with their reunion at the annual music and arts festival in California.They kicked things off with their classic hits ‘Hella Good’, ‘Sunday Morning’ ‘Ex-Girlfriend’ and their famous Talk Talk cover of ‘It’s My Life’.

Hot Ones YouTube show. The US talk show host was the guest on the season finale of the 23rd season of the First We Feast show, on which celebrities are interviewed by host Sean Evans while eating increasingly hot chicken wings. During the episode, O’Brien, 60, not only completed all 10 of the wings, but he proceeded to smear the hottest sauce all over his face and even started drinking it from the bottle, while wildly exclaiming, “Why can’t I feel it?!” Watch O’Brien’s appearance on the show below: O’Brien appeared on CNN shortly after the episode went live and spoke to host Jake Tapper about the experience.

Coachella on Saturday (April 13), Tyler, The Creator brought out two major guests: Childish Gambino and A$AP Rocky.While taking over the main stage as tonight’s headliner, the ‘This Is America’ singer showed up to perform ‘Running Out Of Time’ from Tyler’s 2019 album ‘Igor‘. Glover appeared while the stage was dark, wearing a bucket hat and an oversized cardigan.TYLER THE CREATOR AND CHILDISH GAMBINO YALL !!! pic.twitter.com/QSIDsBCt11— Mukarram Rasheed (@mukarram_jarral) April 14, 2024Tyler, the Creator and Childish Gambino together, y’all ready for this?pic.twitter.com/LzL6rw2LvG— Ace (@ThatUchihaGuy) April 14, 2024“You know what’s sick, I used to hate that n****.

K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM have performed a new song live for the first time at Coachella 2024 – watch footage of the performance below.During their performance at the Sahara tent on day two (April 13), the group played their first-ever Coachella set, and brought a new track with them. The song is titled ‘Hot And Fun’ and comes after tracks like ‘FEARLESS’, ‘ANTIFRAGILE’ and ‘The Great Mermaid’.The band sing through the chorus: “I like to dance when I party / I like to kiss everybody“.

This Morning's resident vet Dr Scott Miller is passionate about animals and their welfare, which is why he offered some solid expert tips on what to consider when buying, or rescuing, a new family member - especially during difficult financial times.The Australian native, who is married to Zoe Christien and shares children, Summer, Quinn, Jackson and Riley with, acknowledges that times are tough for families and there's a lot more than just the initial pet cost to think about. Costs, and hidden ones, too “People have to think about finance. It’s a difficult time for lots of families out there and the cost of living crisis is crazy," said Dr Scott.

There’s a well-trodden tourist path through Vietnam, but one place that isn’t on it is the coastal city of Quy Nhon. And with some of the most beautiful beaches in all of southeast Asia, quite why this hidden treasure remains little known to visitors is hard to fathom. It’s only five hours by train down the coast from Da Nang, near Hôi An, and considering that Vietnam is more than 1,000 miles long – and it takes up to 37 hours to travel the length of it – that’s pretty darn close.

ITV's This Morning vet Dr Scott Miller has opened up about the deeply personal reason he chose his career path, revealing that his own autism diagnosis played a significant role. Known for his appearances on the popular morning show, at home, Dr Miller is simply "Dad" to a bustling household that includes four children, two dogs, two cats, five chickens, a tortoise, a gecko, and some goldfish. Scott acknowledges that he's definitely part of a "pet family," highlighting how animals significantly contribute to the wellbeing of his household.This is particularly true for him and his son and daughter, who also have autism.

Many celebrities have marked National Sibling Day last Wednesday, 10 April, paying tribute to their beloved brother or sister. Among these, are siblings who have shared a closer bond than others having starred alongside each other on a soap as they bear an uncanny resemblance or have been in the public eye. We've come to know the siblings on our favourite soaps, from the Mitchells on EastEnders or the Platts on Coronation Street – family affairs on screen have often sparked family rifts in another drama-filled storyline.

Victoria and David Beckham were back in the gym this weekend for one of their regular couples workouts, with the former Spice Girl sharing a snap of her husband during the session to Instagram.The former footballer, 48, showed off his tattooed chest and torso as he sat shirtless for the workout, donning a pair of coral shorts and bright orange trainers. Gushing over her man, Victoria, 49, captioned: "Saturday morning workout with this fit guy! You’re welcome!!! Kisses".Taking to the comments section, many fans were grateful to the fashion designer for sharing the picture, as one quipped: "V is always doing the lord’s work for us.

Lizzie George, 58, and her husband Pete – aka “the axe thrower” – swapped a six-bedroom house for a motorhome in 2021 and they’ve never looked back. Spurred on by David Attenborough's Blue Planet, it was all part of their mission to live a more sustainable life. After spending winter in Spain, the couple, who have six children between them, are back in the UK for the summer.

A new Aldi superstore and a Costa drive-thru are set to get the go-ahead in Hattersley, if the planning panel approve it.

A developer is turning a home in Oldham into a ‘controversial’ House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO), despite opposition from local residents. The house at 1 Norfolk Crescent in Failsworth is permitted to become a six-bed rental arrangement.

Two men have died after a crash between a motorbike and car in Wigan.

Two shops in Tameside have been forced to pay fines by the court after being hit by a council sting.

A centre for a rapidly growing new form of tennis is earmarked for a site in Prestwich. Pure Padel Clubs have submitted plans to build five courts, a pavilion and floodlights on land at the Manchester Maccabi Community andSports Club, Bury Old Road.

Shocking figures have revealed a startling trend in Manchester’s battle against-fly tipping.

The Open Market Purchase Scheme (OMPS) in North Lanarkshire has made significant strides in bolstering housing supply, with a focus on improving stock conditions and addressing housing needs.

Chris Hemsworth is both one of Hollywood’s favorite “Chris” stars and a beloved member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe where he plays the God of Thunder.