Caroline Polachek shares “Smoke” music video

South Scotland Labour List MSP, Colin Smyth, is to bring forward a bill to the Scottish Parliament to create a dedicated commissioner for older people in Scotland.

Some of Ayrshire’s most infamous crimes have been chronicled in a new book by a retired English teacher from Prestwick.

A new tourism guru has been appointed for Ayrshire.

Livingston boss David Martindale admits he can understand Sky 's decision to not pick up any bottom six games following the league split.

Billie Eilish is keeping with tradition! The singer stepped out looking gorgeously gothic-glam for Monday's Met Gala in New York City, where she snagged one particularly perfect memento. In a photo shared to her Instagram Story on Tuesday, Eilish snapped a quintessential, star-studded bathroom selfie from the event. In the image, Eilish appears to be laughing while flanked by Halle Bailey, Maya Hawke and Elle Fanning.

Sam Faiers candidly spoke on the realities of motherhood this week as she detailed her recent traumatic experience flying home from Dubai with youngest son Edward, who is almost one year old.The former TOWIE star, 32, who spent her first ever night apart from the tot last week, explained that she almost 'burst into tears' during the long-haul trip, which takes just under eight hours, as the little one struggled to settle. She had enjoyed the holiday away with husband Paul Knightley and their two older children too; Paul, seven, and five-year-old Rosie, and shared a number of sunny pictures to social media.

Jameela Jamil has shared a passionate post about the Met Gala and criticised the fundraiser for opting to pay homage to Karl Lagerfeld.The Met Gala raises cash for the Metropolitan Museum of Art and this year’s theme was Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty, with celebrities paying tribute to the late designer, who died in 2019, with their show-stopping ensembles. But following the coverage of fashion’s biggest night, Jameela, 37, has criticised the star-studded affair.Taking to Instagram, The Good Place star wrote on Tuesday: “Last night Hollywood and fashion said the quiet part out loud when a lot of famous feminists chose to celebrate at the highest level, a man who was so publicly cruel to women, to fat people, to immigrants, and to sexual assault survivors.

Forever family. The Party of Five cast has continued to support each over the years since starring on the beloved drama series.

Gwyneth Paltrow has definitely dated some A-listers over the years.

Meghan Markle decided to opt out of attending the coronation of King Charles to "protect her peace", says royal expert and co-author of Finding Freedom, Omid Scobie. The Duchess of Sussex, 41, will not be at the historic occasion at Westminster Abbey on 6 May, although it has been confirmed that her husband Prince Harry will be there.

M*A*S*H, has died. She was 79.Saki died Monday in Los Angeles after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January, her rep told The Hollywood Reporter.Saki's former co-star, Jeff Maxwell, who portrayed Pvt. Igor Straminsky on the CBS series, paid tribute to her in a Facebook post for his MASH Matters Podcast.«Our sweet Eileen.

Alexander Ludwig is a father! The Viking actor and his wife, Lauren Ludwig, welcomed a baby girl on Tuesday, announcing that their new bundle of joy arrived four weeks before her due date. «Leni James Ludwig decided to come on her own schedule 4 weeks early. Born 4/27/23 at 7:24am,» began the couple's joint Instagram post. "@alexanderludwig was in another state filming and made it back just in time," the caption continued.

Met Gala brought out some of the biggest names and steamiest couples in show business — but the spotlight wasn't reserved just for lovebirds.The night also featured many former flames sharing the same carpet. In some instances, the exes were spotted chatting like old friends.

Chris Appleton is a very happy husband.

It appears that Harry and William are 'not speaking' and have had 'minimal contact' with each other since September 2022, according to Sussex insider, Omid Scobie. Omid, who was Harry and Meghan's biographer, joined Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on This Morning's sofa to discuss the upcoming Coronation of King Charles III.

Prince William and his youngest son Prince Louis were spotted leaving rehearsals ahead of the King’s Coronation this weekend. Dad-of-three William, 40, was snapped leaving London's Westminster Abbey today, Wednesday 3 May, with Louis, five, in tow. While it was only a rehearsal, the father-son duo still cut smart figures as William sported a blue suit and tie, paired with a crisp white shirt, while Louis wore a twill grid shirt.

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” star Simu Liu is known for his star-studded acting career, his extensive stock photo modeling, his amazing humour, but a lesser-known talent of the star is his musical prowess.

Max Parker, who is best known for playing Luke Posner in Emmerdale, is set to swap the rolling Yorkshire hills for the Marine Corps after landing a role in a new Netflix series.The actor, who met his fiancé while on the ITV soap, will be starring alongside 13 Reasons Why star Miles Heizer and Bates Motel's Vera Farmiga in comedy-drama The Corps, which is set back in 1990. He previously portrayed the role of Emmerdale's Luke between August 2019 and June 2021, with his character battling romance and family woes in a range of hard-hitting storylines. Leading the cast of The Corps will be Miles, who portrays 'underdog character' Cameron, a a gay, bullied teenager.The series will follow him as he decides to join the Marine Corps with his straight best friend, Ray — a dangerous move when being gay in the military meant jail time or worse - and join a platoon of young men on a harrowing journey of transformation.

Olivia Wilde has no problem with a twinning Met Gala moment. The 39-year-old actress and director took to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, reacting to the fact that she wore the white-and-gold version of an almost identical dress as filmmaker and editor Margaret Zhang.«Great minds,» Wilde wrote on her Instagram Story with split images of herself, Zhang, 29, and the original look on the model.

Ed Sheeran had some harsh words to say about a musicologist who presented expert testimony at the ‘Thinking Out Loud’ song-theft trial last week. “I think what he is doing is criminal”, the musician declared in court earlier this week, adding: “I don’t know why he’s allowed to be an expert”.Musicologist Alexander Stewart was testifying for the estate of the late Ed Townsend, which accuses Sheeran of ripping off the Marvin Gaye song ‘Let’s Get It On’ when he wrote ‘Thinking Out Loud’ back in 2014.

Warner Chappell last week announced that it has signed whYJay to a worldwide publishing deal. The songwriter and producer is best known for his work with artists like Aitch, Arrdee, Central Cee and Tion Wayne.“I’ve enjoyed a crazy few years and have been lucky enough to create some massive hits in the UK”, says whYJay.

Music Venue Trust and The National Lottery have joined forces to host a one-off free gig at the Eurovision Village in Liverpool, which is set to take place later this month.Scheduled for next Wednesday (May 10), the show is the latest instalment to the ongoing ‘United By Music Tour’ which features over 20 gigs at 20 music venues across the city.This marks the third time that the two organisations have joined forces, and follows a previously-announced series of shows taking place in Liverpool between May 8 and May 12, which all sold out within four minutes.Designed to both celebrate the city’s iconic music scene and support grassroots venues throughout the UK, the acts performing at Wednesday’s show include The Lightning Seeds, Girls Don’t Sync, Michael Aldag, and Miles Kane.The event will be hosted at the Eurovision Village at Liverpool’s Pier Head. However, the tickets will not be sold in advance, so those wanting to attend are advised to head down quickly on the day, as all 15,000 spaces will be given out for free on a first-come-first-served basis.

Stephen “tWitch” Boss‘ widow, Allison Holker, sat down for her first televised interview since his death by suicide.

Convergence: A League of Legends Story has been confirmed, with the time-bending platformer set to launch later this month.Following its announcement in 2021, Convergence will launch on May 23 for Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox and PlayStation platforms.As for what it’s about, the game will follow League Of Legends champion Ekko through the city of Zaun, which was the setting of Netflix’s 2021 animation Arcane.The game will be a platformer with an emphasis on parkour and Ekko’s signature ability — just like in League Of Legends, the hero is equipped with a device that allows him to manipulate time.“Developed by Double Stallion Games, Convergence: A League Of Legends Story is a 2D action platformer with an incredible art style that focuses on tight dynamic combat and unique exploration opportunities afforded by Ekko’s ability to travel in space and time,” reads the game’s Steam page.In the latest trailer for Convergence, Ekko is shown time-travelling to meet a younger version of himself in an attempt to save Zaun from a “devastating future”. Besides Ekko, League Of Legends fans will be able to spot a number of returning characters from the game — including Jinx, Warwick, and Camille.Check it out below.Convergence will arrive just over a month after The Mageseeker: A League Of Legends Story, which was published by Riot Forge last month (April 18).Like Convergence, The Mageseeker is a League spin-off — though instead of following Ekko, it stars Demacian mage Sylas as he leads a rebellion against the kingdom.

Courtney Love has taken to Twitter to call out this year’s instalment of the Met Gala, which she described as showing “total disrespect” to the legacy of Karl Lagerfeld.The 2023 edition of the iconic fashion event took place in New York City on Monday (May 1), and the theme — entitled Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty — paid homage to the late German designer and others who shaped the fashion industry.However, according to Hole frontwoman Courtney Love, the array of outfits worn at the iconic event were not only “boring”, but also showed “disrespect” for his legacy.Taking to Twitter today (May 3), the singer-songwriter shared an image of herself and the fashion virtuoso, with a caption that suggested a conversation she would have with him if he were still around today.“KARL: ‘Courtney, WTF was that Met ball?’” she wrote. “Total disrespect for your legacy.

It's not long to go until votes are cast in this year's local elections. A new change introduced means people heading to polling stations to vote must have a valid form of photo ID on them.

Martin Dubravka received 'offensive' messages from a section of Newcastle supporters after he signed for Manchester United on loan.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has finally launched for consoles and PC, and gamers around the world are embarking on their second planet-hopping adventure in a galaxy far, far away. The open-world video game sequel sees the return of Cal Kestis, a former Jedi Padawan introduced in 2019’s Jedi: Fallen Order.

A huge emergency response was prompted at a beauty spot in Rochdale after police were called following concerns for the welfare of a man.

medical complication” — and people close to him are asking his fans to “pray for Jamie,” according to a new report.While it’s still unclear what the 55-year-old actor’s condition is, TMZ reported that sources close to the Oscar-winning star say he now needs all the prayers he can get.Foxx has been hospitalized in Georgia for more than three weeks, and doctors are running tests to figure out what happened.The Post has reached out to Foxx’s reps for comment.On April 12, Foxx’s daughter Corinne, 29, announced on Instagram that her father was under emergency medical care.“We wanted to share that, my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday,” the statement from the family said. “Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery.”“We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers.

Nominees who felt more like usual suspects — including Soundgarden, the White Stripes, Iron Maiden, Warren Zevon and the new-wave mash-up of Joy Division/New Order — were all passed over this year.Instead, it is indeed a new order with three women leading the list — Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow and Missy Elliott — who couldn’t be more different, ranging from alt-rock to hip-hop. And rounding out the 2023 inductees are George Michael, a gay pop superstar; Willie Nelson, a country music icon; and the Spinners, a black R&B vocal group.Michael’s induction, coming seven years after the “Faith” singer died at 53, is the latest posthumous honor coming after Whitney Houston, the Notorious B.I.G., Nina Simone and Tupac Shakur in recent years.It’s certainly great to see Nelson — who just turned 90 last Saturday — get his flowers while he can still smell them.

With the bank holiday and the nicer weather on their way, many of us might take this opportunity to snap up a cute new dress.

King Charles has made a thoughtful gesture on behalf of Kate Middleton just days before his historical Coronation to ensure she feels right at home on the big day.

Livingston boss David Martindale admits he faces his ‘hardest’ summer at the club as he prepares for a £200,000 budget cut ahead of next season.

APPOINTMENTSBeatport Group has appointed Sofia Ilyas to the newly created role of Chief Community Officer. In that job she will “oversee the company’s diversity, inclusion and social action efforts” and also “head corporate communications, set the strategy for emerging growth markets and manage the company’s numerous partnerships with DJ and producer community organisations around the world”.The UK’s Entertainment Agents’ Association has a new President, Paul Winteridge from Exeter-based agency the Vern Allen Group. Says he: “It is with pride and excitement that I take on the role of President in what continues to be a difficult time for live entertainment.

Blur, Wizkid, Lorde and Christine & The Queens joining the likes of FKA twigs, Caroline Polachek, Suede and Devo.On the line-up for the festival’s dance stage, named the Resident Advisor Front Yard, are Eris Drew b2b Octo Octa, Folamour, Jyoty, Kerri Chandler, Chaos In The CBD and more.See the full line-up below.Flow brings a group of club music's hottest stars to the festival in cooperation with the world's leading electronic music online media @residentadvisor. Flow's RA Front Yard will feature Eris Drew & Octo Octa, Kerri Chandler, Folamour, Jyoty and more! https://t.co/BRo9IS0BVJ pic.twitter.com/qPZrPheyLj— Flow Festival (@flowfestival) March 30, 2023Tickets for Flow Festival 2023 are on sale now – you can purchase yours here.The festival made its return last year for the first time since before the COVID pandemic, with acts including Fontaines D.C., Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Gorillaz gracing its stage at the historical Suvilahti, a former power plant area in the city.Praising its climate-conscious ethic in a review of the 2019 festival, NME wrote: “Here are a list of things that you can do at Flow Festival: eat Michelin Starred hotdogs, watch some of the biggest artists on the planet and then save it as well, all at the same time.