Drake Reveals He's Taking a Break From Music Because of Health Issues

The Crown is coming back for the final time.

Dua Lipa is seemingly preparing to return with new music!

Filmmaker Pablo Larraín (Jackie) has revealed two first photos of Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in his new film that will explore the life of the legendary singer, often described as the original diva.

Big Brother contestant Hallie has opened up about being transgender. On tonight's episode, the 18-year-old youth worker will confess to housemates that she felt she 'wasn't being authentic yesterday.' In an emotional chat around the dinner table, Haile announced that she has something to share with her housemates.

has previously stated, it will not cover the era of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Netflix’s synopsis of the final season reads: “A relationship blossoms between Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed before a fateful car journey has devastating consequences. Prince William tries to integrate back into life at Eton in the wake of his mother’s death as the monarchy has to ride the wave of public opinion.

Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas and fiancée Jess Bell got engaged in July this year, and it sounds like their exciting wedding plans are well underway. In an exclusive interview with OK!, 48-year-old Jamie revealed they're planning to travel to Vegas with a small group of their nearest and dearest, where a very famous face could be taking the ceremony. "We just want to have fun, so we're thinking of maybe just going over to Vegas for the wedding.

The Wrens’ Charles Bissell has announced that he has left the band and launched a new solo project, Car Colors.The co-frontman of the New Jersey indie rock band is set to launch his new solo project on November 17 with lead single ‘Old Death‘.It will mark both his first new music in 20 years and the end of his time with The Wrens, who formed in 1989.The single will arrive with B-sides ‘And It’s All Guns and Arrows’ and ‘I’ll Bear’, while ‘Old Death’ has been described in press materials as his “life as The Odyssey disguised as a pop album”.A post shared by charles bissell (@_the_wrens)The new three-track single is available to pre-order/pre-save on Bandcamp. The full LP, meanwhile, is slated for a 2024 release.While an Instagram post shared to The Wrens’ profile this weekend appeared to signal the end of the band, a new statement shared with Pitchfork by Aeon Station – aka The Wrens bassist/vocalist Kevin Whelan, his brother Greg and Jerry MacDonald – disputes the idea that Bissell’s departure signals the group’s disbandment.“Though Charles has decided to leave the band, it does not mean that the band has broken up,” the statement read.

U2 frontman Bono has paid tribute to the 260 music fans killed during an Israel festival attack while on stage in Las Vegas.The moment took place when the Irish singer was on stage with the band as part of their ongoing Las Vegas residency – held at the new $2billion Sphere venue. Around mid-way through the set, he took time to speak to the audience and shared his condolences for the events unfolding across Israel and Palestine, stating that his prayers go out particularly to those who died at a music festival.The event he referred to is the attack launched at the Paralello Universo festival in Re’im, Israel over the weekend (Saturday, October 7), which was carried out by Hamas operatives.The electronic festival was interrupted in the early hours of Saturday morning, and reportedly saw rockets hit the site around 6:30am (via CNN) before gunfire opened up on those in attendance soon after.Earlier today (October 9), it was announced that 260 people were killed at the festival, while hundreds more remain missing.During the band’s performance at the Nevada residency last night, frontman Bono dedicated his hit 2003 song ‘Pride (In the Name of Love)’ to the victims, and shared his hopes for a non-violent solution to the conflict.In the light of what’s happened in Israel and Gaza, a song about non-violence seems somewhat ridiculous, even laughable, but our prayers have always been for peace and for non-violence…But our hearts and our anger, you know where that’s pointed.

Gemma Atkinson has broken her silence after her fiancé, Gorka Marquez, was dumped from Strictly Come Dancing alongside his celebrity partner, Nikita Kanda on the third week of the BBC show. Gorka, 32, and Nikita, 28, found themselves in the dreaded dance-off, alongside former Love Island star Zara McDermott, 26, and her pro partner, Graziano De Prima, 29. Ultimately, the judges all voted to save Zara and Graziano, with head judge Shirley Ballas revealing that she would have done the same, had it come to a tie.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Madison Wells Livewill present a private industry reading of “Locker Room Talk,” a new play by Meghan Kennedy. Directed by Jessie Nelson, the reading will feature Sara Bareilles (“Into the Woods”), Sarita Choudhury (“And Just Like That”), Paige Gilbert (“Late Night”), Donna Murphy (“Passion”), Bonnie Milligan (“Kimberly Akimbo”), Gayle Rankin (“GLOW”), Havana Rose Liu (“Bottoms”), Cecily Strong (“SNL”) and Charlotte Surak (“Waitress”). The event will take place on Oct.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Halsey has joined the production of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” coming to the Hollywood Bowl for a three-night stand just prior to Halloween, singing the role of Sally on the first two nights of the engagement, before the movie’s original voice actor, Catherine O’Hara takes it over on the third. The dates Halsey will appear are Oct. 27-28.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Memento International has scored further deals on “Omen,” the feature debut of artist and musician turned director Baloji. The film world premiered at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, where it won the New Voice Award, and was acquired by Utopia for North America. “Omen” follows Koffie, who after spending years in Belgium, returns home to the Congo to find himself confronted by his past and culture at a family event.

A thug who left a stranger blinded in one eye after a brutal unprovoked attack has been jailed for more than six years.

As we approach the middle of autumn, time is running out to book a cosy Scottish staycation.

It’s so hard to say goodbye, but sadly, several K-pop groups are disbanding for good.

Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are both about to release concert films centered around their most recent concert tours – The Eras Tour and the Renaissance World Tour!

Coronation Street star Lisa George has shared how she has been 'cut' from the show's upcoming Super Soap Week scenes after falling ill. The actress is known for playing Beth Sutherland in the ITV soap and we have no doubt that she'd have something to say about Stephen Reid being exposed as a serial killer.

Another Late Night.”“Weirdos in my comments talkin’ ’bout some Millie Bobby, look. Bring them jokes up to the gang, we get to really flockin’,” raps Drake, 36, on the track, which also features Lil Yachty. “Or send a finger to your mama in some FedEx boxes.

Javelin, his tenth as a soloist. His NameSufjan may be an uncommon name for a musician, but for Stevens, it’s a moniker rooted in history and culture. In an interview with Junk Media, the singer-songwriter humorously described it as “one of those charming militaristic Muslim names,” playfully musing that his purpose in life might be to “kill and avenge.”Working With His StepfatherStevens embarked on his musical journey with the release of his debut album, A Sun Came. He released the set in 2000 while still in college.

Amy Childs has revealed her fears for her baby son, Billy, who has been struck by an illness, as she confessed that she feels 'helpless'.The 33 year old former The Only Way Is Essex star gave birth to twins in April 2023, welcoming Billy and Milly into the world. But little Billy has gotten ill, and worried mum Amy took to Instagram to fill her millions of followers in on his progress. She posted a snap of him sleeping in his pram as she wrote: "Poor Billy.

You can always count on TikTok to find a hidden fashion gem, and the most recent must-have discovery to hail from the social media site is a pair of Marks and Spencer’s ballet flats. The M&S Metallic Flat Ballet Pumps, £35 here, have been receiving high praise over on TikTok, with one video which racked up more than 11k likes in less than 24 hours calling them the ‘perfect flats’.

Alan Shearer said he almost dozed off during Manchester City’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal such was the poor quality on show.

Labour will end the loophole which exempts private schools from paying some taxes if elected next year, the shadow chancellor has said. Rachel Reeves used what is likely to be her final Labour Party conference speech before the general election to confirm speculation that private schools would be forced to pay VAT and business rates.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Red-hot British rapper Central Cee has signed with Wasserman Music for worldwide agency representation, the company announced Monday. The deal comes on the heels of a bidding war that found the artist signing a joint venture agreement with Columbia Records in partnership with Sony Music U.K. The West London native — who became the first-ever British male rapper to be included in XXL magazine’s influential annual “Freshman Class” list, in June — has long been an established artist in the U.K..

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Universal Pictures Content Group has boarded “The Beat of a Nation: Kerouac’s Road,” a feature documentary directed by Ebs Burnough (“The Capote Tapes”) about Jack Kerouac’s seminal novel “On the Road.” Produced by London-based banner Ventureland, the documentary starts filming this week and sees Burnough using the prism of “On the Road” to depict the turmoils of today’s political and cultural landscape in the U.S. Burnough is the former White House deputy social secretary and senior advisor to First Lady Michelle Obama.

Big Brother has made its long-awaited return as sixteen new housemates have entered the house.

Bobby Brazier has shared an emotional 'thank you' message after he was seen making it through to another week on Strictly Come Dancing. There was nothing stopping the EastEnders actor on Saturday night (October 7) as he unleashed his loose hips during his Movie Week performance.

The The have announced details of a new UK headline tour, set to take place in 2024. Find ticket details below.Kicking off next September, the live shows will mark the band’s first since their hugely successful ‘The Comeback Special’ world tour in 2018.

Drake has hit back at those who threw his platonic relationship with Millie Bobby Brown into question over recent years, labelling them as “weirdos”.The 36-year-old called out those who have had lingering questions about his friendship with the Stranger Things and Enola Holmes actor with the lyrics to his new track ‘Another Late Night’.Taken from his new album ‘For All The Dogs’ and starring Lil Yachty, Drake doesn’t hold back when it comes to shedding light on the friendship between the two.“My bank account is magnolia / Milly rockin’ /Weirdos in my comments talkin’ ’bout some Millie Bobby, look,” he raps in the track. “Bring them jokes up to the gang, we get to really flockin’ / Or send a finger to your mama in some FedEx boxes / Open up that shit, it’s jaw droppin’ / really shockin’ / I ain’t pretty flacko, bitch, this shit get really rocky.”The criticism of their friendship started back in 2017, when Brown met the Canadian musician before he performed in Brisbane, Australia as part of his Boy Meets World tour.Hanging out backstage, they each posted their own Instagram photos from the meet-and-greet, which saw the then-14-year-old actor and the then-31-year-old rapper stand side by side recreating Eleven’s signature power move – hand out, fingers outstretched.The following year, the friendship led to further critique when the teenage actor told the media that they communicate frequently by text, and that she saw him as a “great role model” who gave her relationship advice.“We just texted each other the other day, and he was like, ‘I miss you so much,’ and I was like, ‘I miss you more,’” she said on the 2018 Emmys red carpet.

EXCLUSIVE: A female student has criticized top London drama school Rose Bruford College for failing to safeguard her after she accused a classmate of sexual assault.

This Morning's Dr Sara Kayat has given birth to a baby girl.The joyful news was announced live on This Morning today, Monday, 9 October, with Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle sharing a snap of Dr Sara cradling her newborn. Craig said: "We are starting with some really lovely news because over the weekend Dr Sara welcomed a gorgeous baby girl into the world, called Rose." Josie added: "She's gorgeous, she joins the family as a younger sister to her very proud big brother Harris. We're sending them a huge congratulations and loads and loads of love!" Another snap shown on the daytime show saw Dr Sara's young son Harris, three, cuddling his new little sister.The medical professional regularly appears on the hit ITV1 daytime show, where she gives viewers advice.

an attack was launched by Hamas operatives over the weekend (Saturday, October 7). In a recollection of the night, he described the incident as like a “nightmare”.According to a report shared by Billboard, Gaster showed up at the festival site around 5:30am, and the party was set to run until 5pm that evening.

More than a third of private hire taxi drivers in Greater Manchester are licensed by a council that operates around 80 miles away in Wolverhampton.

Paris Fury has stunned her fans as she was seen up early with a fresh curly blowdry despite only welcoming her seventh child into the world a number of weeks ago. The 33-year-old took to Instagram on Monday morning (October 9) with a fresh-faced but still very glam snap as she got her morning caffiene fix.

Some Strictly Come Dancing viewers appear to have spotted an issue with the show's epic Barbie-themed routine. On the whole, fans of the BBC One dance contest were beside themselves as the professional dancers kicked off Movie Week results night with a performance dedicated to Greta Gerwig's blockbuster.

Dermot Gallagher heaped praise on Steven Kirkland for his eagle-eyed spot of Ryan Strain’s handball.