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Rihanna has confessed it was "harder" to keep her pregnancy a secret from her friends than the public.The singer, 33, recently announced that she’s expecting her first child with boyfriend A$AP Rocky via a paparazzi photoshoot after speculation from fans that she was pregnant. But the star has now admitted it was actually harder to keep the news from her friends as they know her “habits”.

A mum has been left horrified after a group of youths shouted a number of vile sexual threats to her and other mums and children outside of a primary school.

KANYE West may no longer be with Kim Kardashian, but that apparently doesn't mean he can't date a Kim clone. The rapper, who was married to the reality star for seven years, certainly has a type when it comes to dating.

The Scottish Government has confirmed 5,301 new cases of coronavirus have been identified overnight.

Scotland is under a wind weather warning from the Met Office due to very strong winds to come on February 16 and 17.

Killing Joke have announced the release of a new EP, ‘Lord Of Chaos’ – you can listen to its title track below.The London post-punk stalwarts’ upcoming release will be their first new material in seven years, following their most recent album, 2015’s ‘Pylon’.In addition to announcing the new LP, the band – comprising Jaz Coleman, Paul Ferguson, Geordie Walker, and Youth – shared the title track, which continues in a similar vein to their last full-length: a heavy, industrial sound, with haunting vocals and driving guitar and bass.“Flash points everywhere/ And everybody’s scared/ Complex systems failure/ And the lord of chaos is in,” Coleman sings on the song’s fiery chorus.You can check out the new track below:‘Lord Of Chaos’ arrives on March 25. You can pre-order/pre-save it here – see the tracklisting below.1. ‘Lord Of Chaos’2. ‘Total’3. ‘Big Buzz’ (Motorcade Mix)4. ‘Delete In Dub’ (Youth’s Disco 45 Dystopian Dub)Killing Joke are also gearing up to head out on their ‘Honour The Fire Tour’ this spring, marking their first UK tour in over three years.The band will visit Nottingham, Bristol, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, London and more.

Kanye West has announced details of a new listening party in Miami for his forthcoming new album ‘DONDA 2’ on the album’s prospective release date.Earlier this week (February 9), it was reported that West, who is now legally known as Ye, had held a private listening party for the ‘DONDA’ sequel in Los Angeles. The likes of Drake, Travis Scott and Yung Lean were also said to have been in attendance on the night, with Ye sharing an image overnight taken by Samuel Alemayhu which showed him with the three aforementioned artists and Baby Keem.Taking to Instagram last night (February 12), West shared a photo of a house on stilts wreathed in flames, seemingly related to the structure resembling the house he grew up in that he built inside Chicago’s Soldier Field stadium ahead of his planned ‘DONDA’ listening party last summer, while he also set himself ablaze in a recent music video.According to the post, the ‘DONDA 2’ listening party will take place at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida on February 22 (2/2/22), the prospective release date for the new album.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentVictoria Bedos, the creator and co-writer of “La Famille Belier,” the hit French movie that was remade into Sian Heder’s Oscar-nominated “CODA,” is getting ready to make her feature debut with Focus Features/Universal in France.For her directorial debut, “Leo et moi,” Bedos will once tell the bittersweet story of a teenager set against an unusual backdrop, a theme she probed in “Famille Belier.” “Leo et moi” (working title) is produced by Hélène Cases at Lionceau Films and follows 14-year-old Marie-Luce Bison, who lives with her widowed father at a group home for seniors in rural France. Universal will distribute the film in theaters in France and Focus Features has global rights.In the film, Marie, growing up as an outsider surrounded by elderly people and her distant father, isn’t like anyone else at school and the other kids notice it.

Dan Schachner told The Post. “These are dogs in their purest form.”But the annual puppy palooza serves a larger paw-pose: to find these furry friends a forever family.In fact, the Puppy Bowl has always had a 100% adoption rate.“Every Puppy Bowl ends with every single dog being adopted,” Schachner, who has refereed the big game for 11 years, said.

annual Puppy Bowl.These competing canines are ready to ruff each other up — albeit playfully — in an event nearly as big as the human Super Bowl.Who cares that the Los Angeles Rams will take on the Cincinnati Bengals? The real focus is on Rob Gronchowski and Ted D. Bear going snout to snout in Sunday’s bowl game.The two teams, Ruff and Fluff, are vying for the “Lombarky” trophy, the highest honor of any canine championship.“It’s like a zoo when you’re watching the Puppy Bowl, it’s a little bit of everything,” Puppy Bowl referee Dan Schachner told The Post.For another year, Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg will bark the play-by-plays of the slobbery extravaganza.There’s only one rule in Puppy Bowl: drag a toy into the end zone to score a touchdown.

Kanye West has hit out at his wife Kim Kardashian and her boyfriend Pete Davidson in a fresh attack on his Instagram page. Gold Digger rapper Kanye, who legally changed his name to Ye, revealed he's waging a civil war against his ex-wife and her beau alongside a string of stars he's also fallen out with recently.

Kim Kardashian's friend La La Anthony was a sizzling sensation on her latest red carpet this Friday night in New York. La La, 39, flaunted her shapely legs in a high-cut dress at the opening of the flagship DIESEL store in the SoHo area of Manhattan. The estranged wife of Carmelo Anthony opted for a black mini-dress with a slanted hem and accessorized with a long matching denim coat.

2022’s nominations and speculating about which stars might bring in the highly sought-after gold statues. Of course, there’s also the question of who might take the reins and host the event this year. The high-profile Hollywood ceremony has gone without one for the past few years but, before the position was shelved, Kevin Hart was set to take on the job in 2019.

Gallery: The spirit told me a baby was coming! These stars have all used a Ouija board to speak to ghosts! (BANG Showbiz)Singer Maluma has made his movie debut as Jennifer’s on-screen ex Bastian and the actress thinks he proved himself to be a “natural”. She told Britain’s OK! magazine: “Working with Maluma was a joy, it was so much fun. “This was his first movie and his first time acting.

watched her grow up playing the MJ to Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in the MCU, she’s won an Emmy for her heartbreaking role in Euphoria among other accomplishments. Amid her success, the actress is the latest celebrity to be immortalized in wax for Madame Tussauds’ museum in London, and the reveal has sparked a lot of thoughts among fans.  Earlier this week, Madame Tussauds unveiled their latest wax figure to be Zendaya following the actress’ massive year as the star of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Dune, Space Jam: A New Legacy and Euphoria.

North Belfast actor Ciarán Hinds his first nomination. But what of the other Northern Irish stars or creators who have won or been nominated over the years? From Liam Neeson, to Enya's Belfast-born songwriting partner, there's been quite a few.

Video: Katie Budenberg talks about why she started petition (Wales Online)How can you try to keep energy bills down?Britons told to leave Ukraine immediately amid threat of invasion by RussiaState pension 2022 changes - what you need to knowTesco chairman says worst of rising food prices ‘yet to come’Wales vs Scotland Dan Biggar press conferenceBoris Johnson receives legal questionnaire from partygate policeSoccer AM presenter Peter Dale opens up about heart attack in new NHS campaignMet Police confirm review after latest Downing Street party picture emergesWhat is illegal dog breeding and what does the law say?Ben Shephard left speechless and in laughter at contestants 'Agatha Christie' answer on Tipping PointWhat people in Wales say about face masks being scrapped"The way I was followed and treated when I was pregnant was disgusting. I'd be driving to a doctor's appointment and they'd be following me so closely," she said.

Kate Garraway gushed she has discovered a “new way to be in love” with her husband Derek Draper as he recovers from Covid. She has been caring for her husband since he returned home in April 2021 after he was in hopsital for more than a year when he was struck down with the virus.

Video: Shoplifter punches NYPD officer (The Independent)Koala are declared endangered in New South Wales as disease and lost habitat take tollFully autonomous Black Hawk helicopter flies for first time with no pilotProtesters at Ambassador Bridge don't plan to leave any time soonBidenCongressman Carlos Gimenez's son arrested for slapping Miami commissionerPolice release footage of men who hogtied crypto-consultant and robbed $350k of watches'I'm not much of a saint': Pope Francis makes his talk show debut on Italian TVRepublican Leader McConnell Calls Jan. 6 A 'Violent Insurrection'Separate investigations of sexual harassment claims against Commanders owner Dan SnyderMorning Joe blasts GOP hypocrisy over Hillary Clinton emails and Trump documentsPete Buttigieg says Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill will drive up suicides.

Gallery: Age is just a number! These celebrity couples have BIG age gaps (BANG Showbiz)Asked about her album plans, she replied: "Yes, you're still going to get music from me. " Earlier this month, an insider claimed Rihanna plans to marry A$AP. The Bajan beauty is said to be "smitten" with her boyfriend and she intends to tie the knot one day.

Gallery: ‘I wasn’t really looking for a relationship’: These stars found love on a blind date (BANG Showbiz)It was reported last year that Tamara pulled the plug on the romance with Ed. Although she did not speak out directly, Tamara hinted things weren't all going smoothly for her with a cryptic Instagram post before the split was revealed. She shared a video of Oprah Winfrey, in which the media mogul said: "When people show you who they really are, why don't you believe them? "Why must you be shown 29 times before you can see who they really are.

Gallery: I live with FRIENDLY GHOSTS! These stars have haunted houses (BANG Showbiz)"I’m feeling validated these days because everyone knows Facebook sucks. " Anna played the part of Vada Sultenfuss in 1991's 'My Girl'. But the actress recently admitted she's sick of talking about her role in the coming-of-age drama.

Maura Higgins were reportedly 'all over each other' as they flrited up a storm at Tom Grennan's BRIT Awards afterparty on Tuesday night. Capital FM breakfast show host Roman, 29, headed to Tom's bash at The Orange Yard in London's Soho after bumping into former Love Island star Maura, 31, at the ceremony at the O2 Arena. An onlooker told The Sun: 'Everyone was talking about how Maura and Roman were flirting and all over each other during the bash.

live event with the Cannes Film Festival’s President, Pierre Lescure, and the festival’s General Delegate, Thierry Frémaux.The #Cannes2021 #OfficialSelection’s announcement is over, thank you for following us! While waiting for the Opening Ceremony on July 6, find the Festival news and press kit on https://t.co/IosEnqkXv7.

While it seemed like yesterday’s announcement of the lineup for the 2021 Cannes Film Festival couldn’t have been better, festival boss Thierry Fremaux has since revealed that a wider range of movies could have joined the rostra of major titles premiering on the Croisette – and they’re not, because of Netflix.

After Covid put paid to the 2020 edition of Cannes, festival chief Thierry Frémaux yesterday was finally able to announce a lineup of movies that will play to audiences on the Riviera. We spoke to the veteran curator about the ongoing Covid challenge, this year’s strong lineup, the ones that got away and surprises still to come.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentCannes Film Festival’s chief Thierry Fremaux was in a cheerful mood when he announced his sprawling Official Selection during Thursday’s press conference at the Normandie Theater in Paris. Not only because it was the first live event in many months, but most importantly because in spite of all the ups and downs caused by the ongoing pandemic, this year’s lineup is strong, appealing and surprising.

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticCannes is back — or so the festival organizers are insisting, announcing an official selection that’s bigger and more bullish than the (pre-pandemic) 2019 edition, boasting new films from Wes Anderson (“The French Dispatch”), Sean Penn (“Black Flag”) and Oliver Stone (“JFK: Through the Looking Glass”), to name three Americans from among a host of tantalizing international talents.Festival topper Thierry Frémaux unveiled a staggering 65 titles at Thursday’s early-morning announcement — which is 20% more than the 54-movie lineup of two years earlier.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentCannes president Pierre Lescure gave some reassurance to international industry executives, talent and journos who have been holding their breath since earlier this week when the French government announced some tighter measures for visitors from the U.K. Lescure said he expects the government to unveil special instructions for those accredited for the festival within the next 36 hours.

Netflix remains out in the cold when it comes to the Cannes lineup.

Refresh for latest…: A year after they unveiled the lineup for what would have been the 73rd Cannes Film Festival, the organization’s President Pierre Lescure and General Delegate Thierry Frémaux are back on stage at Paris’ UGC Normandie cinema this morning to reveal the Official Selection for the 74th edition. (Scroll down for the full list as we update live.)

Cannes Film Festival as the world’s preeminent showcase plans its returns, announcing an official selection which Variety has learned is packed with big-name auteurs and many notable female directors.The lineup is being unveiled announced by Thierry Frémaux, the artistic director and general delegate, and Pierre Lescure, the festival’s president, convene the much anticipated press conference to announce this year’s lineup after being forced to cancel the 2020 edition on account of the pandemic.The venue is familiar  — the Normandie Theater on the Champs-Élysées is the usual spot for the Cannes presser, usually jam-packed with journalists — although the large number of empty seats is a testament to the ongoing pandemic.

The Cannes Film Festival will unveil its Official Selection lineup for the 74th edition on Thursday, June 3 at 11 a.m. Paris time (2 a.m. PT/5 a.m. ET). The press conference will stream live from the UGC Normandie cinema on the Champs-Elysées.

Gallery: In space no one can hear you scream! 10 reasons why Alien is better than Aliens (BANG Showbiz)"I am flattered that Cannes thought of me and I am very honoured to be able to share a few words of wisdom or tell an adventure or two with a new generation of filmmakers. " Festival President Pierre Lescure added: "Jodie Foster has provided us with an amazing gift by coming to celebrate the return of the Festival on the Croisette.

The Beaver, was screened out of competition at the festival in 2011, as was her 2016 thriller Money Monster. Foster said: “Cannes is a festival to which I owe so much, it has completely changed my life.

Cannes Film Festival’s head of press Aïda Belloulid has departed the fest to take up a new role as PR Manager at Netflix France.