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Star Wars character Obi-Wan Kenobi was originally supposed to die in The Phantom Menace, a new interview has revealed.As part of the celebrations for The Phantom Menace’s 25th anniversary, a new interview with concept and storyboard artist Iain McCaig (via StarWars.com) revealed that director George Lucas originally had very different plans for Obi-Wan Kenobi at the end of the film.A further twist came via the fact that the characters of Ewan McGregor – who played Kenobi in the film – and Liam Neeson, who played Qui-Gon – were swapped around, meaning Neeson was originally slated to play Obi-Wan.McCraig explained: “For a time, the older Jedi was named Obi-Wan and the younger Jedi was named Qui-Gon. It was very poignant that at the end, as Obi-Wan dies and Qui-Gon defeats Darth Maul and stays with his Master as he passes away, he not only takes on his Master’s quest, but he takes on his name.

Emily In Paris spin off in London. The star of the popular Netflix series told the BBC that she thinks her character, marketing executive Emily Cooper, would love London and that a spin-off in the UK’s capital “would be so fun.”In the show, Cooper moves to Paris to provide an American perspective for a French marketing firm.

Charli XCX‘s album of the same name.‘Brat‘ took on a new meaning in 2024 after Charli XCX announced it would be the name of her sixth studio album. Speaking to NME ahead of its release, she defined it as: “kind of bitchy and gossipy and hardcore”.As the summer progressed, ‘brat’ took on a life of its own and became a cultural phenomenon.

Kaiser Chiefs have announced an outdoor show tour for 2025 to celebrate 20 years of their debut album ‘Employment’.The Leeds band will be playing a total of eight huge shows next summer, including an already-announced homecoming show in Leeds, and appearances at Kendal Calling, Boardmasters Festival and Port Talbot’s In It Together.In addition, they will play outdoor shows in Bristol, Edinburgh, Brighton and at London’s Alexandra Palace Park. Check out the full list below.

Arcane’s second season have praised the Netflix show as “truly epic” and a step up from the celebrated season one.Inspired by online battle arena game League Of Legends, Netflix’s Arcane focuses on the backstory of two iconic champions – Vi and Jinx, voiced by Hailee Steinfield and Ella Purnell.The first season launched in 2021 and later this month, the second and final season will be released.The first three episodes premiered earlier this week (October 30) at an event in Hollywood with fans and journalists praising the “amazing” start to the series.“Arcane season two act one is truly EPIC,” wrote one critic. “I shed many tears (happy & sad) throughout these three episodes.

Staff at an Airdrie hospital are hoping to solve a mystery after a wedding ring was found inside an air conditioning unit.

A Scottish hotel and restaurant that has been described as "excellent" can currently be booked at a major discount.

Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell has confirmed that Lennon Miller will captain the side in Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Rangers at Hampden.

Ella Morgan is looking more loved-up than ever with her new partner Alex James Ali, after the pair hit it off when meeting on Celebs Go Dating.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have sussed out Amy Dowden's situation for the forthcoming series, after spotting a multitude of hints.

Line of Duty star Kelly MacDonald has signed on to the cast of a highly anticipated chapter in the upcoming DC Universe.

As the chill sets in, many of us are tempted to crank up the central heating - but there's a much more cost-effective way to stay warm. Luckily for us, the famous blanket hoodie brand Oodie has launched its Black Friday sale earlier than the shopping extravaganza is officially due to start, allowing customers to begin stocking up on snug items that will undoubtedly keep them toasty this winter.

The Chase host Bradley Walsh introduced four new contestants who were up against Jenny Ryan in hopes of winning a massive cash prize.

Ellise Shafer At a campaign event for Kamala Harris in Nevada on Thursday night, Jennifer Lopez called out the comments about Puerto Rico made at Donald Trump‘s Madison Square Garden rally earlier this week. Before Trump took the stage on Sunday, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe said: “There’s literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean right now. I think it’s called Puerto Rico.” The remark sparked outrage from the Latino community and beyond, including from Lopez, Bad Bunny and Ricky Martin.

K.J. Yossman Star-studded animated holiday feature “The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland” has set a streaming release date in the U.S. and U.K.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Japan’s Agency for Cultural affairs, Friday, announced the first young filmmakers to receive support under its new Film Frontier Global Networking Program. The agency explained that Film Frontier will operate with two cycles, allowing the selected four a chance to brush up their presentation skills before then giving them opportunities to present at overseas film events. It will also connect young film makers with experienced professionals as mentors.

Broadcaster Vanessa Feltz is taking over Carol Vorderman's Sunday slot on LBC permanently. Last month, former Countdown star Vorderman, 63, announced she would be stepping down from her radio show due to "burnout" from working seven days a week.

Kerry Katona has split from her fiancé, Ryan Mahoney, after six years.The 44 year old former Atomic Kitten singer got engaged to the 36 year old fitness trainer in 2021, but their romance has been anything but smooth sailing.The pair, who connected on Bumble in 2018 and got engaged in 2020, had been due to tie the knot in Las Vegas but pulled the plug on their Sin City nuptials at the last minute. Kerry has made no secret of the fact the couple had been arguing 'like cat and dog' with her OnlyFans work being said to be one of the biggest bones of contention, reports the Mirror.The mum-of-five confirmed the end of their relationship in a bizarre fan exchange on Thursday, October 31.The reveal came as Kerry posted about visiting her ill mum Sue in hospital, who was rushed to A&E last month due to blood clots in her lungs. When a fan asked if the doctor treating her mum was single, Kerry cheekily replied: "No, but I am!" Kerry has been candid about her recent struggles and constant arguments with Ryan.

Mary Killen from Gogglebox has opened up about her serious health scare that led to a life without alcohol. Known for her hilarious squabbles with husband Giles on the show, she had to stop drinking after a severe case of campylobacter food poisoning six years ago, which she suspects was due to "grubby" vegetables from her own garden.

X Factor star Amelia Lily has announced that she is engaged - and revealed her stunning engagement ring. It comes after the singer recently celebrated her 30th birthday.The star, 30, who shot to fame on The X Factor in 2011, shared the happy news on Instagram, sharing a sweet picture of her and her husband to be, Eddie McQueen, as well as some more close up pictures wearing her engagement ring and holding hands with her fiance.

David Beckham has absolutely thrilled his fans by sharing that wife Victoria Beckham finally got into the Halloween spirit by dressing up for the first time in decades. Power couple David, 49, and Victoria, 50, joined their 13 year old daughter Harper in celebrating the haunted holiday on Thursday 31 October. While Harper looked adorable in an orange jumpsuit paired with a black top and even completed her look with handcuffs for a photo, her parents kept it chill with casual outfits but added a twist with fun face masks.

Kendal Calling have announced the first wave of acts for its 2025 festival. You can check out the line-up so far, below.Next year’s edition, which will take place in Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District from July 31 to August 3, marks the 20th birthday of the festival.

Hope Of The States have made their return with the sprawling ‘Long Waits In A&E’ – their first new song since 2006.

Inhaler have announced details of a huge UK and European tour to take place in the first half of 2025 – check out all the dates below.The Irish band will play a run of eight dates around the UK in February, kicking off at Leeds’ O2 Academy on February 7 and wrapping at Newcastle’s O2 City Hall on February 19, before heading around Europe in April and May, with Blossoms set to join them on the bill at all European dates.Tickets for the shows go on pre-sale for fans who have pre-ordered their new album ‘Open Wide’ at 9:30am local time on November 6, with general sale starting at the same time on November 8.

Evanescence has said she is “proudly” voting for Kamala Harris in next week’s US presidential election.The singer shared her endorsement of the Democrat candidate in a post on her Instagram on Tuesday (October 29), outlining her priorities for the election.“I’m Amy Lee, and I will proudly be voting for Kamala Harris for president of the United States,” she said. “There’s so much at stake this year, from reproductive rights to responsible gun legislation we desperately need, to democracy itself.

LCD Soundsystem’s pulsing new single ‘X-Ray Eyes’ is now available on streaming platforms – listen to it below.James Murphy and co first shared the song as a worldwide exclusive on NTS Radio on October 22, which has been the only place to hear it ever since, but the track is now available on Spotify, Apple Music and other services.It is the first new material from the group – aside from the standalone ‘New Body Rhumba’ from Noah Baumbach’s 2022 film White Noise – since their 2017 comeback album ‘American Dream’, which itself ended a seven-year break after 2010’s ‘This Is Happening’.The track is carried by a pulsing rhythm and more straight-forward earworm approach, with a similar energy to earlier works like ‘Yeah’, ‘Losing My Edge’ and ‘Time To Get Away’. The trance-inducing flow of Murphy singing of how he’s “got eyes that can see through your disguise” gives way to his stream of consciousness calling out “every busboy, cigarette girl, dental hygienist, backpacking teen, newspaper seller, and the nightclub MC, you’re everything – you’re all I can see. The bones in your body, the blood in your veins, your hasty decisions and behavioural chains…”It has been revealed that ‘X-Ray Eyes’ is the first tease of a new album that the band will be releasing at some point in 2025.The band have also been announced as one of the acts for next year’s Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona.

Young Thug has been released from jail after pleading guilty to gang, drug and gun charges, ending the longest criminal trial in Georgia history.The 33-year-old Atlanta rapper, real name Jeffery Lamar Williams, had been in prison for two and a half years after originally being arrested in May 2022 on gang-related charges. He was later charged with seven additional felonies.On Thursday (October 31), he was sentenced to time served and 15 years of probation, and he was released later that night (via BBC).“I take full responsibility for my crimes, for my charges,” Young Thug said in court.

The Middleton Independent Party clinched victory in the North Middleton by-election.

The site of a former police station in Mottram could soon be transformed into new homes.

A 52-year-old woman tragically took her own life when she was struck by a van on the M6 motorway, a coroner has ruled.

Former England boss Glen Hoddle thinks Cole Palmer could surpass Phil Foden.

A gripping political drama series on Netflix has made a triumphant return for its second season, already garnering glowing reviews.

Ruben Amorim is poised to become the next Manchester United manager - yet fans might not recognise him from a resurfaced video clip.

You could cure your dry skin with one hair product.

Victoria and David Beckham's only daughter Harper is poised to step into the spotlight, thanks to the guidance of her famous parents.