Calls to close pubs to allow schools to reopen safely would be 'difficult to resist', says Andy Burnham

A former researcher has blasted Kirstie Allsopp over alleged “diva demands” on her ­property show and claims it cons viewers.

Chloe Kim has lost one of most prized possessions!

A record-high number of LGBTQI characters were seen in regular and recurring roles on US TV in 2021-2022, a new report from GLAAD has revealed.GLAAD’s Where We Are on TV report analysed primetime scripted series regulars and recurring characters on broadcast networks, cable networks and streaming services for the 2021-2022 TV season.“The growing state of LGBTQ representation on television is a signal that Hollywood is truly starting to recognize the power of telling LGBTQ stories that audiences around the world connect with,” said GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis in a statement. GLAAD said that while there were series with multiple LGBTQI characters like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, All American, Legends of Tomorrow, Station 19, Grey’s Anatomy, Batwoman and Sex Education, there was no primetime broadcast series with majority LGBTQI characters.Stills from Pose (left) & Sex Education (right).GLAAD recorded 637 LGBTQ characters on these platforms. Streaming services led the list with 358 LGBTQ characters, which included 245 LGBTQ series regulars and 113 LGBTQ recurring characters. There were 141 LGBTQI characters on scripted broadcast primetime programming, including 92 regular and 49 recurring characters.

Ralf Rangnick has set Manchester United a challenge to reduce the number of shots they face on target and, in turn, their over-reliance on goalkeeper David de Gea.

Candace Bushnell is the creator of the Sex and the City column that existed in the New York Observe, which was soon turned into a book of essays of the same name. 

It was the moment she had always dreamed of - now it has become reality.

Patrick Scharzenegger is enjoying a day out with his girlfriend!

< 1 min read Multiple episodes of the hit television series Friends have been removed or censored by Chinese streaming services due to LGBTQ+ characters and storylines.

3 min read With fears of a full-on Russian invasion of Ukraine growing every day, Oksana Solonska from KyivPride speaks with Matt Fistonich about what it’s like being LGBTQ+ in Ukraine, what effects a Russian takeover could have, and how Kiwis can help queer Ukrainians amid this geopolitical crisis.

“Arrow” star Stephen Amell is firing back at a Green Arrow diss in “Peacemaker”.

Alex Guarnaschelli and her fiance have called it quits.

The Terminator may not be the best barber, but he sure is cheap! Arnold Schwarzenegger, 74, hilariously turned himself into a makeshift hairdresser for son Patrick Schwarzenegger, 28, when he needed a cut on the fly. In a video shared on Patrick’s Instagram, Arnold uses a pair of comically huge silver scissors to hilariously butcher Patrick’s haircut…luckily, the two had a laugh about it. As far as Patrick was concerned, the ordeal was a win, and he captioned the post: “Saved 50 bucks today.”

Iron Maiden will release an ultra-limited pressing of the record on a commemorative white cassette.The tape is due out on March 18 via Parlophone in the UK, and March 25 via BMG in the US. Depending on where you’re based, the tape will land either a few days shy of, or a few days past,  the album’s actual birthday – it first hit UK shelves on March 22, 1982.UK pre-orders are available now from Iron Maiden’s webstore.

50 Cent (aka Curtis Jackson) is set to make his move into superhero cinema, with the rapper-come-media mogul signing on to produce at least one film based on DC’s Xerø comics.Deadline reports that Jackson will steer the project through his production company, G-Unit Film & Television, in tandem with Color Farm Media’s Erika Alexander and Ben Arnon. Xerø creator Christopher Priest is also linked to the project, with Joseph Illidge – CEO of production and publishing company Illuminous – rounding out the production team. Notable is that the Xerø film will be a wholly independent production, with neither DC nor WarnerMedia involved in the project.

The ninth annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards are being applied Saturday night at the Beverly Hilton, and Deadline is updating the winners list live.

upcoming movie, “The Batman.” Broadcaster Brian Anderson appeared to be calling a regular transition to a commercial break when the video board outside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland advertising the All-Star Game began showing an assortment of clips before eventually changing to green text saying “unmask the truth.” A digital version of the Caped Crusader showed up on the roof with the Bat-Signal in the ominous red sky behind him. In disbelief, Anderson gave play-by-play of the scene.“You guys getting this in the truck? Something’s happening outside.” Anderson said during the promo.

Paul Dano is opening up about his transformation into the Riddler for The Batman.

A Volkswagen Golf has been seized - after it was allegedly spotted 'weaving through traffic at high speed in bad weather' - on Mancunian Way on Saturday night.

The man who played Lyle in the Jared Hess film Napoleon Dynamite died Friday at the age of 92. According to Dale Critchlow’s family, the man passed away at the MorningStar Senior Living facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He leaves behind four children

Jasmine Kennedie has come out as transgender.

Mental health matters. Though Katharine McPhee was experiencing normal pregnancy weight gain, she struggled with thoughts that said otherwise.

Joe Jonas is fueling up on coffee.

Amir Khan admits he may be ready for retirement after losing to Kell Brook on Saturday night.

Kanye West is poking some fun at his long list of feuds.

Minka Kelly is opening up about her first day on set of season two of Euphoria.

Over his illustrious career, Motown legend Smokey Robinson has been responsible for classics like “The Tears of a Clown,” “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” and “Shop Around.” But his most enduring creations? His three kids, Berry, Tamla, and Trey. Smokey’s three adult children each have their own unique relationship with their famous father, though some are closer than others.

Owning up. Carson Kressley may have made one of the biggest mistakes in Celebrity Big Brother history and boy, does he know it.

The Tinder Swindler is speaking out!

nearly 40 per cent of A level grades  in England were downgraded leaving some students' devastated with calls for a review and education secretary Gavin Williamson to resign.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has called on the government NOT to send Oldham into full lockdown to stamp out rising coronavirus cases – as he warned there is a danger to ‘overreact’ to the numbers.Oldham council stated on Wednesday that three weeks of increasing cases in the borough mean that it could soon become subject to a Leicester-style lockdown, with shops, pubs and businesses forced to close.There has been a spike of 255 cases in the week up to August 8 – almost double the previous week’s total of 137 cases.However speaking at a press conference, Mr Burnham said that they had written to the government to ask them to hold fire on a decision for a further week to give the current restrictions time to work.Sir Richard Leese,

to call on the government to ensure people are paid when they are off sick.He says those who are struggling financially and fearful over their jobs feel unable to take time off and that is creating a risk for their communities.In an interview on BBC Breakfast today he was asked whether he thinks it will be safe enough to reopen schools in September.Stressing that 'we've got to make it safe', he said there are two ways the government can help make that happen - giving local councils resources to do some of the Test and Trace contact tracing, but also making it affordable for people to self-isolate.He told the programme: "The second thing and this is absolutely crucial - so many people are struggling to self-isolate because they just can't

Andy Burnham has called on the government to change the shielding policy in Greater Manchester TODAY after saying he was unable to explain the thinking behind it.