Alex James says his Britpop sparkling wine is “perfect for the good times”

actors and entertainers are striking in Hollywood and around the country with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) as they demand a rise in pay and residuals in the streaming era.And while the strikes may have a positive outcome in store for actors, Porter is already dealing with the negatives of the situation.“I have to sell my house. I don’t know when we’re gonna go back [to work],” the “Pose” star, 53, told the Evening Standard.“The life of an artist, until you make f–k-you money, which I haven’t made yet, is still check-to-check,” he added.Porter, who played ballroom emcee Pray Tell in “Pose” from 2018 to 2021, revealed he was gearing up to work on a couple of upcoming projects in September.However, due to the strike, “none of that is happening,” according to Porter.“So to the person who said, ‘We’re going to starve them out until they have to sell their apartments’ — you’ve already starved me out,” Porter told the outlet.The actor’s comments come after it was reported that film execs were willing to “allow things to drag on until union members start losing their apartments and losing their houses,” according to Deadline.The newly-single Porter also slammed Disney CEO Bob Iger who said actors’ expectations of treatment are “just not realistic.”“The business has evolved,” Porter said, referring to the streaming era of film and TV.“So the contract has to evolve and change, period.

EastEnders star Bobby Brazier already boasts some impressive dance skills which could prove useful on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. On Wednesday (9 August), Bobby was confirmed as the twelfth celebrity contestant due to take part in the new series of the multi-award-winning entertainment show. Produced by BBC Studios, the beloved reality dance competition will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for its new series this autumn, bringing glitter, glamour and an eclectic mix of dancing to homes across the nation.

We're so used to seeing Nicole Scherzinger with long hair that watching her pop up on our Instagram feed with a short new 'shag' cut was a bit of a jump scare. However, if you had any doubts that the star could pull off a shorter 'do, you won't after seeing the results of her trip to the hair salon. Posing for snaps on her hair stylist Dimitris Giannetos' grid, the former Pussycat Dolls singer looks red (or wet) hot with a tousled mullet-like style that falls just below her shoulders.

Olivia Newton-John continues to show up for her family in the most mysterious ways. On the one-year anniversary of her death, Newton-John's husband, John Easterling, and daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, revealed how the Australian actress is always watching over them, albeit in "supernatural ways." Newton-John died "peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California" on Aug. 8, 2022.

Christopher Vourlias Beta Film has acquired international distribution rights to “I Know Your Soul,” a new series from Oscar nominee Jasmila Žbanić (“Quo Vadis, Aida?”) that premieres Out of Competition next month at the Venice Film Festival. The six-episode limited series is led by European Film Award-winning actress Jasna Đuričić, who plays Nevena Murtezic, a prosecutor in the process of divorce and single mother to a teenage son.

K.J. Yossman ITV’s evidence during a parliamentary inquiry into the Phillip Schofield scandal has been branded “inconsistent” and “contradictory,” letters reveal today.

Empire State Bastard have shared a dystopian video for their recent single ‘The Looming’ – check it out below.The side-project of Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil, and their touring guitarist Mike Vennart (Oceansize) will release debut album ‘Rivers Of Heresy’ on September 1 (pre-order/pre-save here).‘The Looming’ was shared last month as a follow-up to the singles ‘Harvest’ and ‘Stutter’, and its video continues the dystopian themes of the track.Of the video, the band said: “ESB x Mike Bourne. The end is looming!”Watch the video below.Speaking to NME earlier this year, Neil said that ESB were “going for extremity at all costs” while embarking on what he described as a “hideously horrific musical journey”.“Because we play together in Biffy, there’s no point in us doing another project that doesn’t feel miles apart,” he explained.

Shadows Of Change expansion for Total War: Warhammer 3 shows off the power of the three legends heading to the strategy game.These are The Changeling for the Tzeentch, the Jade Dragon Yuan Bo for the Grand Cathay and Mother Ostankya for the Kislev. Check it out below:The Changeling isn’t the strongest actor on the field, however, he is able to trigger opportunities for those forces to turn the tide.

A mum has left doctors stunned after giving birth to two healthy babies at the exact same time.

Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) head Kate Taylor has put together what she describes as an “eclectic and lively” mix of titles for her first year at the helm. 

There’s nothing quite like a British summer, and this year’s weather seems even more unpredictable than usual thanks to it’s constantly changing temperatures, and when you’re experiencing several different seasons in one day, it can be almost impossible to know how to dress, with scorching temperatures one moment and cold drizzle the next. The best solution to this ever-changing weather is to opt for layers that you can easily take off and put back on with every temperature change, and we think we’ve found the perfect piece that helps see you through the UK’s unpredictable climate.

And just like that, we have another contestant confirmed for Strictly - this time Bobby Brazier - best known to fans as Freddie Slater from EastEnders.The handsome curly-haired 20-year-old is set to join forces with Adam Thomas and set hearts racing as he dons full-on glitter, tight trousers and plenty of fake tan and takes to the dancefloor next month. But first, OK! takes a look at the actor's life away from the Square. Before finding fame and arriving on-set last September though, Freddie worked in a milkshake shop.

Olivia Newton-John‘s daughter Chloe Lattanzi has said that her mother ‘visited’ her two weeks after her death.Newton-John, who played Sandy Olsson in Grease and had a Grammy-winning music career, died aged 73 on August 8 last year following a battle with breast cancer.To mark the one year anniversary of her death, Lattanzi spoke to People and recounted a supernatural encounter with her mother shortly after she passed.“Two weeks after she passed my phone accidentally took a picture of my dog, and there floating by his head was a little blue orb, the same colour as this,” she said, referring to a necklace her mother had given her.She added: “Mum and I had talked years back. We’d watch these paranormal shows, and I’d say, ‘You gotta show up for me.’ And she was like, ‘I’ll show up as one of those orb things.'”Newton-John’s husband John Easterling also said he had a “supernatural” encounter with her, visiting Peru with her ashes and revealing: “I took a picture, and this blue orb is right between my eyes.”Earlier this year, John Travolta paid tribute to his Grease co-star Newton-John during the 2023 Oscars.“In this industry, we have the rare luxury of getting to do what we love for a living,” an emotional Travolta said.

Talk To Me is in the works, titled Talk 2 Me.The Australian film was released last month, and follows Mia (Sophie Wilde), a young woman who becomes embroiled with the supernatural following a séance with an embalmed hand and the horrors that follow.Directed by Danny and Michael Philippou in their feature directorial debut, Talk To Me also stars Alexandra Jensen as Jade, Joe Bird as Riley, Otis Dhanji as Daniel, Miranda Otto as Sue, Zoe Terakes as Hayley and Chris Alosio as Joss.The movie follows a group of teens who come into the possession of a mummified hand that supposedly connects them with spirits when a seance is performed. When connected to the hand for no longer than 90 seconds, users experience a drug-like high, leading to the teens taking turns to use it.Now, it has been confirmed that the Philippou brothers will return to direct a sequel, which you can see the announcement for below.A post shared by A24 (@a24)In Talk To Me, Mia, who had lost her mother to an unspecified event, attempts to reach out to the spirit of her dead mother unsupervised, leading to chaos and havoc being unleashed.Reviewing the film, NME wrote: “This is a horror film and many will watch because they want to be scared – or, at the very least, spooked – and maybe even repulsed by some grisly sights, regardless of solid acting and realistic characterisation.

Jay-Z‘s Made In America festival has been cancelled for 2023 due to “severe circumstances”.The annual festival was due to be held next month (September 2-3) in Philadelphia and headlined by SZA and Lizzo.In their statement announcing the cancellation, festival organisers said the decision was made “due to severe circumstances outside of production control.”They added: “This decision has been difficult and has not been made lightly nor without immense deliberation.“Made in America has a legacy of delivering exceptional experiences for music fans and concert goers, and it is our commitment to always deliver a top-tier festival experience. We look forward to returning to Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the great city of Philadelphia in 2024.”pic.twitter.com/gt9PqKCINR— Made In America Festival (@MIAFestival) August 8, 2023It has not been revealed whether the cancellation is related to festival headliner Lizzo’s recent legal troubles.

Manchester City are more confident that they will keep Bernardo Silva this season but are still pursuing another midfield signing.

A four-day strike by bus drivers in Greater Manchester is due to start on Friday, an operator has confirmed.

Josie Gibson has excitedly confirmed her new romance with her secret boyfriend and said she has the 'flutters'. The This Morning star made the comments during the latest episode of Shopping With Keith Lemon.

Bobby Brazier will be dusting off his dancing shoes as he is the latest star to join the Strictly Come Dancing lineup.

Kilmarnock Rugby Club applied for permission to erect security fencing just days before their stand was set on fire for the third time this year.

Quiet luxury is one of the trends that has exploded on TikTok, with its combination of understated beauty looks and minimalist fashion choices being one of the most copied styles of the season.To go alongside the timeless, elegant look, celebs everywhere are swapping bright colours and over the top style for a much more understated look, and that includes everything from their manicures to their accessories. If you’re currently a big fan of the subtle naked nails trend, you’re going to want to find another way of accessorising your hands that matches quiet luxury’s timeless style, and we think we’ve found just the thing.

Paris Fury pulled out all the stops for her daughter Athena's birthday to celebrate the beautiful toddler turning two-years-old.The pregnant mum-of-six, 33, showed off her efforts from the impressive day on her Instagram stories, decorating her livingroom with a rainbow-coloured balloon arch, a popular Cocomelon cake and a pile of presents to tuck into. Little Athena looked super cute wearing a white and pink embroidered dress with dainty collar, and wore two sweet bracelets and a beaded necklet, matching her bigger sister Valencia, five.

This Morning star Josie Gibson has declared her love for her cameraman boyfriend. The 38 year old mum of one sweetly said she has the “flutters” over her beau, Sam Morter, whom she went public with in January of this year.The bubbly presenter opened up to Leigh Francis’ popular character and alter ego, Keith Lemon. Chatting on ITV’s Shopping With Keith Lemon, the star said: “There is someone in my life at the moment but it’s early stages.

The driver of a double-decker bus suffered a medical episode moments before a major crash in Manchester city centre, the Manchester Evening News understands.

“This Past Weekend with Theo Von,” the “Pitch Perfect” actor, 39, said that while he thinks television comedies still deliver, the same can’t be said for films.“My theory is I think, I think like Marvel ruined it,” he shared. “I feel like superhero movies kind of ruined comedies.”“Because people go to the theater and you expect to watch something that costs $200 million to make and comedy movies aren’t that,” he added.The “Modern Family” actor said it’s now much tougher to pitch a comedy movie to studio bosses.“You have to like mask it.

Luncarty boss Jason McCrindle has urged his history-makers to make their date with destiny one to remember on Saturday.

A Lanarkshire mum marked a wee double miracle after she gave birth to rare simultaneous twins - born at exactly the same time.

Selena Gomez is showing her bestie Taylor Swift some love, and spending quality time with her little sister, Gracie.

Two men have been charged in connection with two shootings in Greater Manchester.

The streets of Wigan will be a lot more colourful this weekend as Wigan Pride returns with a jam-packed day of festivities and fun.

The Premier League is almost back and the race for the title is anticipated to be tighten than ever.

Former Emmerdale star Charley Webb has shared a sneak preview of her next big career move - and fans said they "can't wait". The actress played Debbie Dingle on the soap for 19 years, but quit not long after the birth of her third child.

A police investigation is underway after a cyclist was found dead at the side of a road in a village in Wales.

A grandad whose home was under siege by balaclava wearing intruders knifed one of them in the back after the 'police did nothing' a court has heard.

Naman Ramachandran Ranveer Singh will be the latest actor to take on the role of Don, in the third film in Farhan Akhtar’s franchise. Created by Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, “Don” (1978), directed by Chandra Barot, starred Amitabh Bachchan in dual roles – that of a ruthless mafia don and his look alike Vijay, a slum-dweller who is brought in by the police to masquerade as the gang leader after his death. The film was one of the biggest hits of the year.

Rangers will get their first taste of the Champions League against Swiss side Servette and Michael Beale will aim to shake up his squad after the slump at Kilmarnock.