Covid in Scotland LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon announces new restrictions for after Christmas

KISS frontman Gene Simmons has said that he will accept cryptocurrency to sell his Las Vegas mansion.The mansion is on sale for $13.5million (£9.93million) and he’s now revealed he will accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Uniswap, Polkadot, Litecoin, Aave, Try or a combination of those to purchase the home (via The Music Universe).In a statement to Blabbermouth earlier this month, Simmons said: “I have been an outspoken proponent of cryptocurrency from the beginning. It is the future of money, and it just makes sense to offer interested parties the option of using cryptocurrency to purchase the estate.”Simmons bought the house in 2021 for $10.8million (£7.95million) but told The Wall Street Journal that he and his family rarely stay at the property.A description of the house from says the “distinctive and modern estate offers unparalleled artistic beauty unrivalled anywhere in the Las Vegas Valley.”You can see images of the property here:A post shared by Forbes Global Properties (@forbesglobalproperties)Back in December, the Foo Fighters brought Simmons onstage during a show in Las Vegas.After spotting a fan who bore a striking resemblance to the bassist, Dave Grohl then invited the real Simmons to come out from the side of the stage during their gig at Park MGM’s Dolby Live theatre.As he left the stage Grohl said: “Can we just hear it one more time for Gene FUCKING Simmons,” before he told the crowd he had posters of the KISS legend on his wall as a child.

Fivio Foreign has shared a new video for his track, ‘City Of Gods’, which features guest vocals from Kanye West and Alicia Keys. Watch it below.The black and white video is dedicated to Fivio Foreign’s late friend Tahjay “T Dott” Dobson.The track is set to feature on on Fivio’s debut album ‘B.I.B.L.E’, which is set to arrive on March 25, and will be executive produced by West.An ode to Fivio’s hometown of New York City, Keys interpolates The Chainsmokers’ 2015 track of the same name on its chorus.Both West and Keys feature in the minimalistic new video, which you can watch here.West’s sequel album to 2021’s ‘Donda’ is set to be released on February 22.

For some reason, out of the crop of new movies headed to Amazon Prime Video this month, many of them are associated with the 1980s. Not just movies from the Me Decade, although there are certainly a handful of classics from the Reagan era, but also movies that feel like they could have been made in that period – including a creature feature about rampaging dragons and a music-world spoof worthy of the ZAZ team.There’s also, of course, one of Steven Spielberg’s most powerful recent films and a 90s staple too.

Tony Blair has slammed people who are still refusing to get the coronavirus vaccine as "idiots" with concerns growing over the spread of the Omicron variant.

The most complained about TV shows of 2021 have been revealed in what has been a record year for Ofcom.

The boss of JW Lees has 'barred' Scottish first minster Nicola Sturgeon, leader of the Welsh Labour Party Mark Drakeford and members of Sage from his pubs. William Lees-Jones tweeted last night: “The @JWLeesBrewery Christmas gift to the UK this year is that we're barring the following from all of our pubs - @NicolaSturgeon @MarkDrakeford @SusanMichie @Zubhaque @Peston @neil_ferguson.” The tongue-in-cheek tweet was accompanied by a gif of a man being forcibly ejected from a pub and rolling into the gutter.

NHS Forth Valley has hit back at criticism from a local MSP over its support of those suffering with the effects of long Covid.

Stirling’s Hogmanay fireworks display will go ahead despite tougher coronavirus restrictions being introduced from Boxing Day.

Nightclubs in Scotland will be expected to close for three weeks as part of the latest Omicron restrictions, John Swinney has announced.

Ayr Hospital staff were self-isolating after coming into contact with a positive case of coronavirus at a Christmas party.

The booster programme was sped up to stem Omicron cases, but what if you're one of the many who have Covid?

It's been a turbulent week for Premiership clubs but football will finally be the main talking point when Motherwell host Livingston in the Steelmen's final league match of 2021.

The number of lateral flow tests carried out in Scotland increased by more than two-thirds last week, the latest data shows.

Hamilton Accies boss Stuart Taylor admits he's baffled by the 500 supporters cap put on football matches by the Scottish Government and feels for fans who will be locked out of festive fixtures over the next few weeks.

Glasgow's Irn-Bru Carnival will only last for three days this year - due to measures brought in to stop the spread of Covid-19.

Stricter coronavirus measures have been introduced in a bid to halt the spread of Omicron.

Another 5,242 Covid cases have been diagnosed within the last 24 hours as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed people will not be asked to cancel their Christmas Day plans.

Football matches will be capped at 500 people from December 26th in a bid to control Omicron.

Humza Yousaf has accused the UK Government for playing "silly political games" over money being given to Scotland to cope with the Omicron variant.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon recently announced that the Scottish Child Payment will be doubled to £20 per week per child from April 2022.

Ayrshire health chiefs have made a U-turn on hospital visiting – meaning patients will see loved ones at Christmas time.

The Scottish Government have confirmed that 6,734 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in the last 24 hours.

The UK Government said it has doubled the amount of additional funding available to Scotland to tackle Covid to £440 million.

A number of countries have banned travellers from Scotland and the rest of the UK amid growing Omicron numbers.

A design featuring Scottish landmarks and national symbols has been unveiled as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s Christmas card.

A senior Scots medic insists the impact of the rapidly-spreading Omicron variant on NHS staffing levels is a "huge worry".

Premier Sport Cup finalists Hibs have been forced to call-off a winter break trip to Dubai.

Scottish Premiership stars will now be required to take daily Covid-19 tests to battle a surge in cases.

Nicola Sturgeon has claimed lockdown is not inevitable amid rising alarm about the spread of a new variant of coronavirus.

Nicola Sturgeon has informed Scots that Omicron has become the dominant strain of covid north of the Border.

The Scottish Government has confirmed that 7 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.