'Better than the Hacienda': Was this Manchester's greatest 'forgotten' nightclub?

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Universal Music Group has announced a majority investment in the Nigeria-based Afrobeats powerhouse label Mavin Global (Mavin). The label, based in Lagos, is home to such hits as Rema’s “Calm Down” — the Selena Gomez-featuring remix of which was No. 12 on Variety’s 2023 Hitmakers chart and is the most-viewed video on YouTube by an African artists — and other artists including Ayra Starr, Ladipoe, Johnny Drille and more.

Angelique Jackson Tony and Emmy winner Judith Light will be honored with the Shakespeare Theatre Company‘s lifetime achievement award in honor of her storied stage and screen career. Light made her Broadway debut in 1975 in the revival of “A Doll’s House” and in 2001, she played the lead role in STC’s production of “Hedda Gabler,” directed by Michael Kahn.

Naman Ramachandran Fresh off the Sundance-winning “Girls Will Be Girls,” Indian actor-producers Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal have unveiled a further slate from their Pushing Buttons Studios. Directed by Shuchi Talati, “Girls Will Be Girls” is the debut production from Pushing Buttons Studios, in collaboration with Crawling Angels, Blink Digital and Dolce Vita Films.

Victoria Beckham is recovering. Earlier this week, David Beckham shared a photo of her leg and revealed that she’d broken her foot while working out.Victoria Beckham joins Kate Middleton’s latest fashion trend this holiday seasonNicola Peltz says Brooklyn Beckham ‘wants to be a dad’ following Victoria Beckham’s commentsBeckham shared the update on his Instagram, sharing a photo of Victoria’s leg inside a medical boot. "Apparently my wife's little accident in the gym was a clean break," he wrote.

We've been obsessed with Michelle Keegan's style since we watched her and her impressive coat wardrobe in Netflix's Fool Me Once, and now we're also a little bit in love with her hair and make-up. While we're used to seeing the 36 year old usually stick to her same sleek hairstyle, she's just switched up the look for a glam new BTS snap – much to the delight of fans.

When the Spice Girls formed 30 years ago, it was all about Girl Power.Three decades on, for Melanie Brown, aka Scary Spice, it still is. With a potential reunion with her former bandmates on the cards and planning for her wedding to fiancé Rory McPhee in full swing, when OK! caught up with the star, it was instantly clear that she’s a woman in full control of and loving her own life. It’s been a roller-coaster journey though, and one she’s now brought bang up to date in a reissue of her warts-and-all biography Brutally Honest.

It's no secret that Melanie Brown has been on a roller-coaster journey in recent years - from a 10-year emotionally abusive marriage to Stephen Belafonte – abuse which he denies - to subsequent drug abuse and suicide attempts. But when OK! caught up with the Spice Girl, she's here to tell us that she has risen from the ashes. “I was living a lie for 10 years.

Michael Sheen's journey from theatre to Hollywood and back to his Welsh roots has made the star a household name.The 55 year old actor has made waves in the entertainment industry, leaving his mark on stage, television, and the big screen. After starting his career in theatre, Michael quickly rose to prominence with captivating performances in various productions. His portrayal of iconic figures like Tony Blair, David Frost, and Brian Clough showcased his versatility and talent.

Married At First Sight Australia stars Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson have shared the happy news that they are set to welcome their second child together.The pair are already parents to their son Oliver, whom they welcomed in 2020, after appearing on the show in 2018. Taking to Instagram, Cam has shared a video of Jules and Oliver on the beach, with her baby bump clearly visible. He penned the caption: "When 3 becomes 4.

In the late 90s, there was arguably no bigger girlband than the Spice Girls. So, when the rumour mill kicked into overdrive last year, that they'd be reuniting and performing at Glastonbury 2024, fans couldn't believe it.That's why when we sat down for a chat with Mel B - AKA Scary Spice - one of the first things we asked is about a reunion with Baby, Ginger, Posh and Sporty. Mel is keeping her cards close to her chest on that one: “I’m getting told to shut up in the background,” she laughed when we prod – the idea of getting back together with her closest friends, Emma Bunton, Geri Horner, Victoria Beckham and Melanie Chisholm, is something she’d welcome with open arms.

If Frankie Bridge is wearing it, we want it in our wardrobes and this is no exception for one of her looks from last year which her Instagram followers went wild for. The Vinnie Wrap Tie Midaxi Dress from Pretty Lavish comes in four shades for all occasions, including black, coral and taupe, but Loose Women panellist Frankie Bridge showed off her style in green, paired with white boots which are very similar to these £30 Dorothy Perkins shoes.

With Mother's Day approaching, many people are searching for the ultimate gift to snap up in time for the occasion - and John Lewis has got just the thing to make mum feel special on her big day.The popular department store has launched a gorgeous Mother's Day Beauty Edit containing 11 skincare and make-up products, helping customers treat their mums to the self-care they deserve. The £45 beauty box is reportedly worth over £130, meaning it has a similar value to Marks & Spencer’s £30 Mother's Day Box for 2024.

After 23 years of friendship and 13 years of marriage, Prince William and Kate Middleton’s relationship has gone from strength-to-strength and the pair have spent the past year settling into life as the new Prince and Princess of Wales. Ever since the early days of their marriage, the pair have put on a unified front and Prince William, 41, has always been there to support Kate, 42, while completing royal engagements. According to one royal expert, it’s this support that shows how the Prince has been keen to avoid repeating the same mistakes that his father King Charles III made while married to Princess Diana.

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New family oriented shows have taken themes laid out by older programs, like "The Brady Bunch," and added their own modern twists. Shows centered on family all tell their own story, while often sharing similar values and lessons learned among characters. "The Brady Bunch" ran from 1969 to 1974.The show displayed a blended family that resulted from the union of a widow and widower.

Jodie Turner-Smith is finally opening up about her divorce from Joshua Jackson!

Aaron Taylor Johnson and his wife Sam stepped out for the Giorgio Armani fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 on Sunday (February 25) in Milan, Italy.

his cancer diagnosis.And according to royal expert and author Tom Quinn, Charles’s ailing health prompted him to work on a concrete plan for when its time to hand over the reins to Prince William.“Succession planning is highly secret and no one trusts Harry to be part of it for the simple reason that if he feels in any way slighted or not given what he feels he deserves he will run straight to the media,” Quinn told the Mirror.Quinn, who wrote “Gilded Youth: An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family,” suggested that William, the heir to the throne, is “at the heart” of the King’s succession plans.“Charles is also aware that, as future king, William is at the heart of the succession planning that is taking place right now — officials had assumed Charles would remain healthy at least into his mid-eighties before succession planning would need to begin but in fact, it has now begun and indicates perhaps that Charles’ cancer is more dangerous than we have been led to believe,” Quinn added.The Post has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.It comes just days after it was reported that William had blocked any chance of his younger brother’s return to the royal fold after he reportedly expressed interest in a partial return to royal duties.The Prince of Wales, 41, has apparently made it clear to Harry that he’s no longer welcome to return as a working royal after he and his wife, Meghan Markle, shut the door on royal life in 2020.“Prince William has his own private turmoil,” royal expert and commentator Helena Chard told Fox News.

Aidy Bryant took on her first ever awards show hosting gig yesterday for the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards, and her opening monologue made quite the impact!

Charmed is one of the biggest shows of the ’90s and ’00s.

Beyonce‘s uncle, Rowland Martin Buyince, has tragically died at the age of 77.

Sister Wives‘ Meri Brown has announced she is single.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Timothée Chalamet first revealed in September 2022 that his “Don’t Look Up” co-star Leonardo DiCaprio once gave him brief but essential career advice: “No hard drugs and no superhero movies.” DiCaprio has never gone down the comic book movie route, and it’s a path Chalamet has also avoided so far despite the majority of his contemporaries signing up for Marvel and DC films in recent years. Is Chalamet still committed to DiCaprio’s advice? In a recent interview with The New York Times while on the press tour for “Dune: Part Two,” Chalamet said the door on starring in comic book movies is not completely shut the way it might be for DiCaprio.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Pharrell Williams has announced the fourth annual Black Ambition Prize Competition is now open for applications for the 2024 prize cycle. Black Ambition is a non-profit initiative, created by Williams, that aims to provide a bridge to success for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs who are launching tech, design, healthcare and consumer products services start-ups. In a statement to Variety, Williams said: “Our Black Ambition entrepreneurs have raised more than $95 million and generated more than $23 million in revenue.

A young documentary maker from East Kilbride has won her first top prize in a prestigious Gaelic short film competition.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Adam McKay’s Hyperobject Industries has set up “Jockular,” a podcast from three queer best friends Katie Kershaw, Tien Tran and E.R. Fightmaster — who, along with their guests, will discuss all things queer, trans and women-forward in the world of sports. “Jockular” will dispense “equal doses of sports commentary, cultural criticism and light-hearted gossip,” per Hyperobject Industries, spanning sports including collegiate basketball, professional soccer and “power slapping” (which, weirdly, is an actual thing).

Naman Ramachandran Pankaj Udhas, the Indian singer renowned as an exponent of the ghazal form of musical poetry, died in Mumbai after a prolonged illness. He was 72. Udhas’ daughter Nayaab revaled the news via an Instagram post: “With a very heavy heart, we are saddened to inform you of the sad demise of Padmashri Pankaj Udhas on 26th February 2024 due to a prolonged illness.” Udhas debuted with ghazal album “Aahat” in 1980.

Thania Garcia Los Angeles-based duo the Driver Era is hitting the road for a 17-city tour across North America. With over three albums to date, brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch will again begin touring on April 2 in Pittsburgh’s Roxian Theatre and hit venues in New York, New Jersey, Quebec and more before wrapping in Toronto on May 8.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Swiss investment firm Crédit des Alpes is launching a new film financing division called The Film Bond, which offers an online tool that it claims reduces standard costs of completion bonds that most indie producers need to get their projects off the ground. A completion bond is simply a guarantee that a film’s production will be completed on time and on budget.

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Ryanair has warned that customers will face higher fares this summer, due to capacity constraints that will result in less flights.

This Morning presenter Rochelle Humes was left stunned on Monday's show during a chat with Coronation Street star Luca Toolan after realising who his dad was live on air.

A man has denied being in charge of an XL bully which caused injuries to an 11-year-old girl and two men.

Alison Herman TV Critic Of all the shows that have sought or earned comparisons to “Game of Thrones,” most have emulated its genre conventions. From “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” to “Foundation,” fantasy and science fiction series have thrived in recent years, riding on the momentum of a blockbuster hit that proved lore and maps weren’t just for fan conventions. But in writing “A Song of Ice and Fire,” the source material for the HBO drama, author George R.R.

Ricki Lake showed of her impressive 30-pound weight loss in a new Instagram photo over the weekend — and no, it’s not thanks to Ozempic.“Hi friends. I’ve been wanting to share with you what I’ve been up to these last 4 months. On October 26th, 2023 I made a commitment to myself to get healthier.

mile-high mishap currently boasts nearly 20 million views on TikTok.The couple in question were Real Madrid star Sergio Carrallo and his wife Caroline Stanbury, who stars on the “Real Housewives of Dubai.”Carrallo explained in the caption that their assistant “booked 1A and 1B” on the undisclosed flight, leading them to believe they had “the best seats on the plane.”The pair quickly realized that wasn’t the case after they arrived and noticed there was no one behind them. Instead, the soulmates’ seat backs were against the bulkhead, preventing them from reclining even an inch, as seen in the footage.“We got the best seats in the plane,” a bemused Carrallo snarks in the clip.