Blues and soul icon Syl Johnson has died, aged 85

Charles Spencer has taken to Twitter to share some uplifting news with his followers.MORE: Charles Spencer unveils romantic gift to wife Karen with rare insight into marriageThe 57-year-old – younger brother of the late Princess Diana – shared a short clip showing swans and their cygnets swimming peacefully together in the river.WATCH: Prince William and Princess Diana can't contain their giggles during half-term tripHe wrote: "Good to see swans returning to nest at @AlthorpHouse – another sign of spring being in the air.READ: Charles Spencer didn't walk daughter Kitty down the aisle - this is whyMORE: Earl Spencer's wife opens up about life at Princess Diana's family's stately home"The first ones that settled here arrived the day after my father died, in late March 1992. Since then, we've had three decades of healthy cygnets."Good to see swans returning to nest at ⁦@AlthorpHouse⁩ - another sign of spring being in the air.

Kristina Rihanoff has remained silent since apologising to her fans over comments she made about the Ukraine and Russia conflict, but on Monday she reacted to several supportive messages left by her followers.MORE: Strictly's Kristina Rihanoff's fans share disappointment after Russian dancer clarifies Ukraine commentsOver the weekend, the former Strictly Come Dancing pro posted several now-deleted tweets that many felt were "insensitive" and "Pro-Putin" and after receiving backlash, the mother-of-one released a statement in which she clarified her words.MORE: Kristina Rihanoff welcomes baby boy Ray to the familyThe mother-of-one told her fans that she was "not supporting Putin, war, invasion, lost lives and politics," adding: "I hate it as much as a human being possibly can."READ: Kristina Rihanoff opens up about raising partner Ben Cohen's daughtersRELATED: Ben Cohen's ex-wife regrets explicit rant about Strictly's Kristina RihanoffShe also went on to reveal she was "deeply sorry" for offending anyone with her remarks and said she was "powerless doing anything to help anyone in both countries". Kristina explained to her followers that Milena's name is UkrainianThe statement divided her fans, and although many felt her words were "too little, too late", she did receive some messages of support that she acknowledged by liking them."Whatever truth you tell you will upset someone.

Saira Khan has taken to Instagram to share new heartbreak with her fans.MORE: Loose Women's Saira Khan shares big family newsThe former Loose Women star posted a powerful statement in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which read: "I am totally heartbroken and saddened at seeing images and reading reports of black and Asian people living in the Ukraine being beaten up, bullied and denied access to transportation to get them out of the country."WATCH: Saira Khan has a treat in store for husband SteveShe accompanied her post with a lengthy caption. It read: "In war all refugees regardless of the colour of their skin should be treated with respect and humanity.READ: Loose Women's Saira Khan defends Coleen Nolan – 'She is not the problem'MORE: Loose Women's Saira Khan's house is the epitome of A-list chic"I hope and pray that the racism I am reading about and seeing footage of is 'fake news'.

Planning chiefs have backed a proposal to build flats on an ‘attractive focal point’ despite public objections over the loss of trees and green space.

Trafford is set to get a jam-packed events programme ahead of its hosting the opening game of the UEFA Women’s Euros tournament later this year.

A woman is in hospital after being knocked down by her own car as she shouted for help in a horrific robbery in Bolton.

NU’EST have confirmed their disbandment through handwritten letters addressed to fans.Yesterday (February 28), Pledis Entertainment announced that NU’EST members JR, Aron and Ren had decided not to renew their contracts with the agency after almost 10 years, ahead of expiration on March 14. Meanwhile, fellow members Baekho and Minhyun have opted to renew their contracts.At the time, the agency also noted that the boyband will “cap off their official activities as NU’EST of Pledis Entertainment” following the release of an album in March.

Since making his name on the Sunday morning fixture T4 back in 2000, Vernon Kay has been a regular on our screens. But speaking exclusively to OK! the star admitted that the only time his teenage daughters have watched him is during his 2020 stint on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!. Vernon and his wife Tess Daly are parents to Phoebe, 17, and Amber, 12.

Podcasters Open Goal are reportedly targeting an ambitious takeover of Lowland League side Broomhill.

Today, Jax Jones gains the Number 1 Trending Song in the UK as Where Did You Go ft. MNEK tops the Official Trending Chart. 

'Humanitarian catastrophe' is on the horizon for Ukraine according to Britain's UN Ambassador.

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has put Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the spotlight as the 44-year-old has been praised by many as a "true leader." Zelenskyy was elected in 2019, but before becoming president of Ukraine, he was a successful entertainer. Zelenskyy originally earned a law degree from Kryvyi Rih Institute of Economics, but instead of working in politics or law, he chose the entertainment industry. By 2010, Zelenskyy was one of the top entertainers in Ukraine, with his career mostly focused on comedy.

Eric Dane‘s character Cal had a moment in the Euphoria season two finale that felt like it could be a send-off and fans are wondering if he’ll return for season three.

Richard Kuipers Folklore, feminism and film noir come together in Pushpendra Singh’s meticulously crafted fourth feature “The Shepherdess and the Seven Songs.” Set in the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region in Northwest India, this moody fable about an unhappy young bride plotting her escape from tradition and patriarchy is a gripping character study that stutters slightly in the latter stages before producing a magical finale that no-one will forget in a hurry. Singh’s beautifully shot film has traveled extensively on the festival circuit and picked up awards at Hong Kong and Jeonju since debuting at Berlin in 2020.

A law student sobbed as he was jailed for grooming a 13-year-old boy on PlayStation and booking a hotel to meet him.

Ned Eisenberg has died at the age of 65 after a battle with cancer. His wife, Patricia, confirmed the news, explaining that he passed away over the weekend. Speaking to TMZ, she shared: "As Ned would say, he was attacked by two very rare assassins — cholangiocarcinoma and ocular melanoma.

Katie Price has recently come under scrutiny after revealing that she's adopted another tiny chihuahua called Captain.The mum-of-five's latest news sparked worry amongst fans who took to Instagram to voice their concerns about the pooch's welfare. However, during an exclusive interview with OK! , Katie revealed that she feels a "need to love" following the "void" left since Harvey joined National Star last September. In her upcoming documentary Katie Price: What Harvey Did Next, the 43 year old revealed her intention to get more animals, explaining that she "needs babies and things to look after." When we asked her about this she introduced us to her new puppy over Zoom, adding that he was 13 weeks old at the time and had had all of his injections.

Sasha Urban editorThe Hollywood Critics Association held its fifth annual awards on Monday in-person at the Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles, Calif.Siân Heder’s “CODA,” which won for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture at the SAG Awards Sunday, took the top award for best picture, with Heder winning for adapted screenplay and Troy Kotsur winning for supporting actor. The HCA also honored the cast of the film with a spotlight award, while the best cast ensemble award went to the cast of Kenneth Branagh’s “Belfast.”“Dune” led the evening with four awards, including the best director tie between Denis Villeneuve and “Power of the Dog” helmer Jane Campion.

Kéllé Bryan has admitted that conversations are "always" happening about a potential Eternal reunion. The 46 year old was a founding member of the girl group – who formed in 1992 and launched into the charts in 1993 – alongside sisters Vernie and Easther Bennet and Louise Redknapp, who quit the band in 1995.

Kerry Katona has admitted that she and ex-husband Brian McFadden have never co-parented, saying that she's always been the one to parent their two daughters.The former couple, who split in 2004, share Lilly-Sue, 19, and Molly, 20, together. Kerry, 41, made the confession in her new column as she discussed Ronan Keating reuniting with his ex-wife Yvonne for their daughter Missy's 21st birthday. Sign up – for free! – to see what she has to say.

The M60 has come under fire from Stockport motorists again — with drivers saying the Bredbury junction and a section near the town centre do not feel safe.

A hit and run driver who moved down a boy of 12, a vile bully who terrorised his ex in front of her screaming children and the Arena bomb plotter are among the people from Greater Manchester who have been jailed this week.

The Citizens Advice Bureau is making a comeback in North Ayrshire — four years on from the closure of the region's last remaining branch.

With the promise of nicer weather looming on the horizon, many of us will want to give our home decor a bit of a much needed refresh.

A North Lanarkshire councillor has expressed concerns over the condition of the roads infrastructure in an area of Motherwell.

(G)I-DLE leader Soyeon has responded to the controversy surrounding ‘Sun’, a track she produced for the finale of My Teenage Girl.On February 27, MBC aired the finale of K-pop idol audition show My Teenage Girl, which saw its final contestants performing a number of original songs. The (G)I-DLE member, who was also a mentor on the show, had gifted the contestants a track titled ‘Sun’, which she composed and wrote alongside producer Poptime.After the episode aired, some viewers took to social media to call out alleged similarities between parts of ‘Sun’ and the single ‘Wave’ by the boyband ATEEZ, which was released in 2019.

Celine Dion has been rather silent on social media since cancelling the remaining shows of her tour due to health reasons.MORE: What is wrong with Celine Dion? All we know about the singer's recent health battleThe singer has briefly returned at times to mark special occasions, such as her son René-Charles's 21st birthday and Valentine's Day – but on Monday she shared a very emotional statement in support of the people of Ukraine.WATCH: Celine Dion's health battle explained"To the dear courageous people of Ukraine, we are shocked and saddened, and truly inspired by your bravery," she began her statement.READ: Celine Dion shares emotional Valentine's Day message that has fans in loveRELATED: Celine Dion's $1.2m Vegas mansion where she's recovering from health problems"Our hearts are with you. We send you love and prayers for peace.

The cast of CODA was represented at the 2022 Hollywood Critics Association Film Awards on Monday (February 28) at Avalon in Hollywood.

Michael Douglas recently wrapped his Netflix series The Kominsky Method and he’s getting ready to head back to television right away!

Syl Johnson was a soul and blues singer and guitarist known for songs including “Different Strokes,” “Is it Because I’m Black,” and “Take Me to the River.”Johnson grew up in a musical family that included his brother, blues guitarist Jimmy Johnson (1928–2022). In his early career, he played with blues legends including Junior Wells (1934–1998) and Howlin’ Wolf (1910–1976). Johnson began his own recording career in the late 1950s, and he began charting singles in 1967 with “Come on Sock it to Me” and “Different Strokes.” A top-15 R&B hit, “Different Strokes” became one of the most heavily sampled songs, heard in tracks by artists including Public Enemy and the Wu-Tang Clan.

Syl Johnson, whose 1967 single “Different Strokes” has been frequently sampled by some of hip-hop’s top artists, has died at age 85. No cause of death was given.

Jimmy Johnson was a legendary Chicago blues and soul guitarist who played with B.B. King, Magic Sam, and Otis Clay. Jimmy Johnson was an acclaimed Chicago blues guitarist and vocalist. He was born in Mississippi and moved to Chicago after an invitation from an uncle who lived there.