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make it illegal for anyone born in 2009 or later to buy tobacco products in the UK.Starmer initially introduced ideas of the outdoor smoking ban as a measure that would improve public health and reduce the strain on the National Health Service and the taxpayer. Currently, 80,000 people die every year in the UK as a result of smoking.However, the proposal has been controversial, with figures in the hospitality industry saying it will worsen the current crisis facing pubs, clubs and music venues.The trade body UKHospitality said the ban threatens “serious economic harm to hospitality venues”, while the British Beer and Pub Association said the plan was “deeply concerning and difficult to understand” and “yet another blow to the viability of our nation’s vital community assets”.Now, there are reports that No 10 officials are blocking the ban, with some deeming it “an unserious” policy as “the evidence is too thin” to prove a significant health risk to non-smokers, per the Guardian.The paper reports that key figures within Downing Street are urging Starmer to ditch the ban, including Lucy Powell, the leader of the house, and Morgan McSweeney, the prime minister’s chief of staff.Some MPs are reportedly “spooked” at the prospect of damage to the hospitality industry, however Starmer has previously refused to rule it out.It follows reports that 37 per cent of all clubs across the country have permanently shut since March 2020 – an average of three clubs a week and 150 per year.

BBC report into sexual assault allegations against Tim Westwood “may interfere with justice” if published.The report will comprise findings from an external review launched in 2022, which followed a slew of sexual misconduct allegations by multiple women in a joint investigation by The Guardian and BBC News.The BBC also confirmed in July 2022 that it had received six allegations of misconduct against Westwood, one of which was handed over to police. And, in a further investigation, the BBC News documentary Hip Hop’s Open Secret: Tim Westwood, the DJ was accused of having sex with a 14-year-old girl when he was in his 30s.Westwood stepped down from his Capital Xtra radio show shortly after the initial allegations were published, while consistently denying all claims raised against him.In July, a BBC spokesperson confirmed that the report by barrister Gemma White KC had been completed.

Matthew Perry’s mother and stepfather have come out fighting ahead of the upcoming trial surrounding his death one year ago.The Friends star was found dead exactly a year ago at his Los Angeles home, aged 54. An autopsy report ruled his manner of death as an accidental drug overdose, and showed that he died from the acute effects of ketamine, with contributing factors including drowning.Now, on the anniversary of his passing, his mother Suzanne Morrison and stepfather Keith Morrison have given an interview with The Today Show, in which they have said they are “thrilled” that a trial date has been set for March next year for two of the people accused of supplying him with drugs.“What I’m hoping, and I think the agencies that got involved in this are hoping, that people who have put themselves in the business of supplying people with the drugs that will kill them are now on notice,” Keith Morrison said.

Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer has been sentenced for his part in the January 6 Capitol Hill Insurrection.Per Consequence last Friday (October 25), the heavy metal musician will serve three years’ probation after cooperating with the US Justice Department’s investigation into the infamous riot, avoiding further prison time after a two-month stint in early 2021 that, according to his lawyer, involved having “thrown faeces… and urine at him”, along with threats against his life.Schaffer had initially been facing up to four-and-a-half years in prison – his sentence was eventually delayed due to his willingness to cooperate with the US Justice Department.On January 6, the guitarist was among a group of Donald Trump supporters who stormed Capitol Hill to protest the certification of Joe Biden’s election victory in Congress, which resulted in the complex being locked down.A number of protesters breached security and got inside the building while others clashed with police outside. Eyewitness video captured police repelling the attackers with batons, pepper spray, and tear gas.Schaffer is reported to have participated in the riot as part of far-right extremist group Oath Keepers.

Just a few weeks ago, it was announced that Boots Riley’s new film is “I Love Boosters” and will have a pretty great cast. Well, we’ve got Round 2 of casting news and it’s looking really good for the new film.

Is there anything more Canadian than maple syrup? As an American, this is something I feel qualified to speak about. So, it’s pretty fitting that Prime Video has a new series, “The Sticky,” coming up about a huge heist.

The organisers of Oasis's reunion concerts have revealed plans to start cancelling tickets that have "violated the terms and conditions" in the coming weeks. The promoters of Oasis Live '25 stated that the "scrutiny of ticket sales is ongoing" and the findings will be "forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement".

Outlander fans are overwhelmed with emotion as the beloved historical romance series is finally coming to an end, after a rollercoaster love story for Claire and Jamie Fraser.

Ghost just delivered the perfect Halloween treat.On Monday, Oct. 28, the Swedish heavy metal group announced they’re heading out on a 2025 world tour that will send them to venues all over the globe from April through September.Midway through the U.S.

Former Home Improvement star Zachery Ty Bryan has been arrested… again…

Hailey Bieber knows a little something about “making bitches mad”!

We need to karaoke more often!

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Glamour editors to share the that don’t leave skin feeling tight. Our top pick is because it’s backed by dermatologists, packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients, budget-friendly, and doesn’t leave dry, irritated patches on the skin.

she wasn't being hyperbolic, and Olympian Ilona Maher just proved her point.In a “story time” video posted to Instagram, Maher, who is currently competing on Dancing With The Stars, told the story of her most recent pedicure. She went in near the end of the day, and while she was in the chair, a man came in and also asked for a pedicure. The women who worked at the salon kept telling Maher that her nails were not dry enough for her to leave until after the male customer had left.

covered for Jenna Bush Hager on the “Today” show Monday in a possible tryout for Hoda Kotb’s gig.Jarrett, 40, joined Kotb for the fourth hour of the NBC program as Bush Hager stayed home.“Jenna is a little under the weather. All of her kids got sick,” Kotb, 60, explained at the top of the episode. “You cannot escape the germs.

Even Taylor Swift can’t escape remarks she made about Sean “Diddy” Combs in the past.In a resurfaced video from 2011, the musician brings up the rapper during an appearance on the “Rachael Ray” show. In a series of rapid-fire questions, Swift was asked what fellow celebrities she would have taken to prom at the time.“It would be a group, and it would be a really fun group,” Swift, then 21, said.“Boy, you’re going on a freaky prom date,” Ray, now 56, replied.The “All Too Well” singer then held up pictures of Combs, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake and Sheryl Crow.“Why that spectacular array of people?” the talk show host asked.“Because … all these different reasons,” Swift, now 34, said.

Bruce Springsteen isn’t dancing in the dough — at least not to billionaire status.The 75-year-old rock legend denies the July Forbes report “conservatively estimating” him to be worth $1.1 billion.“I’m not a billionaire,” he told The Telegraph. “I wish I was, but they got that real wrong.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent On Oct. 1, as Iran was firing a fusillade of missiles on his country, Israeli director Eran Riklis was in Tel Aviv “trying to cling on to the fact” that he would hopefully soon be premiering his new film “Reading Lolita in Tehran” — which he calls “an iconic Iranian story, featuring iconic Iranian actresses” — at the Rome Film Festival.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor The Academy has named Raj Kapoor to return as executive producer and showrunner for the 97th Oscars, CEO Bill Kramer and president Janet Yang announced Monday Katy Mullan will be back as executive producer, and Hamish Hamilton returns as director. It’s Kapoor and Mullan’s second time as executive producers and Hamilton’s fifth time directing the Oscars, which air March 2 on ABC from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Jamie Lang Greenpeace will use humor to change the way people discuss climate change with its new animated series, “My Pet Footprint.” An animated comedy aimed at Gen Z but meant to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages, “My Pet Footprint” follows 15-year-old Bella and her sentient carbon footprint, Betty, imbued with the collective guilt of all the world’s worst polluters. The duo embarks on a surreal adventure through time and space, experiencing firsthand the most significant climate change impacts created by Big Oil.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Whoopi Goldberg put Joe Rogan in his place during an episode of “The View” in which the EGOT winner corrected Rogan’s false claims about one of Trump’s appearances on the ABC daytime talk show. Trump recently guested on Rogan’s Spotify podcast “The Joe Rogan Experience,” where the two claimed that “The View” hosts once acted favorably to Trump. Goldberg said it was fake news.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Visit Films has acquired international sales rights excluding Canada for “Can I Get a Witness?,” a poetic and satirical sci-fi fable written and directed by Canadian auteur Ann Marie Fleming. The film had its world premiere at Toronto and has been selected to play in competition at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. Mongrel Media will be releasing the film Canada.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music There was no shortage of inflammatory commentary during Donald Trump’s rally at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Sunday night — against Puerto Rican people, against Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, and others. Variety reached out to representatives of MSG and James L. Dolan, whose family owns the venue, for comment on the statements.

Carolyn Giardina Producer and VFX industry leader Brooke Breton—whose work has included “Avatar,” “Sky Captain and The World of Tomorrow,” and a trio of “Star Trek” movies, reflected on teamwork and the “thrill of technically and artistically problem-solving” as she accepted the Visual Effects Society’s Founders Award. During the annual VES Honors ceremony, held over the weekend at the Skirball Cultural Center, Breton (who also helped launch Digital Domain, where she served as senior vice president of production) remembered when as a filmmaker she started to gravitate toward VFX.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Armie Hammer is back — in your earbuds, anyway, for those who are interested in tuning in his new venture documenting himself “putting my life back together.” On Monday, the actor, whose career was derailed by several sexual misconduct and abuse allegations, announced the launch of “The Armie HammerTime Podcast.” The official description of the podcast is as follows: “Armie sits down with extraordinary people from all walks of life as he rebuilds his own. Don’t worry… we feed him before every episode,” the last being a reference to accusations that Hammer engaged in fantasies of cannibalism.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer “Alien: Rogue Incursion,” the first “Alien” video game to be built from the ground up as VR game, will launch Dec. 19.

The imminent closure of the only specialist respite holiday provider in Britain will ‘distress’ many people, one Greater Manchester family who rely on its services has said.

An MP accused of 'punching a man to the ground' had been arguing about the temporary closure of a local bridge, a witness has said.

The government is STILL refusing to commit to fixing the crumbling North Manchester General Hospital. The Manchester Evening News is calling on Health Secretary Wes Streeting to commit to the urgent rebuilding of the Victorian-era facility.

A number of tax changes are expected to be announced this week when Rachel Reeves delivers her first Autumn Budget as chancellor.

Millions of people across the United States of America will head to polling stations to decide who will be their next president on November 5 - voting for either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.

Helen Flanagan has revealed the real reason behind her split with the father of her children and footballer Scott Sinclair.

The 35th edition of the Singapore International Film Festival has unveiled its full lineup, which features 105 films from 45 countries, with 80% of the selections hailing from Asia.

EXCLUSIVE: America’s Got Talent is losing one of its longest-tenured talents.