Duran Duran to Headline Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony in Birmingham

A Jackdaw has died after suffering 'horrendous' injuries when it was caught in an illegal snare in Airdrie.

Millions of households across the country are being warned that the price cap on energy bills could rise even higher than previously forecast next year. Gas prices spiked again on Monday and unless they drop in the coming months, average households could be facing an annual energy bill of £4,722 from January and £5,601 from April.

Nicola Sturgeon has condemned the abuse aimed at a BBC journalist before a Tory hustings in Perth as "disgraceful".

A jackdaw caught in an illegal springer trap in Lanarkshire suffered such "horrendous injuries" it had to be put to sleep to end its suffering.

Cineworld, the globe’s second largest exhibitor, today provided an update on its current trading, liquidity position and capital structure. The company, which also owns Regal in the U.S., said it is in “active discussions with various stakeholders and is evaluating various strategic options to both obtain additional liquidity and potentially restructure its balance sheet through a comprehensive deleveraging transaction.”

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s campaign mode a week early, if they’ve pre-ordered.A statement from Activision reads: “Anyone who preorders a digital edition of Modern Warfare 2 will receive early campaign access in addition to a host of other previously announced rewards. This grants you up to a week to complete the incredible multimission, single-player, globe-trotting operation before the full game launches.”A description of the campaign explains how “familiar heroes return and new allies are formed as Task Force 141 faces its greatest threat yet – a newly aligned menace with deep, yet unknown connections.”“This campaign features missions in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and is set to be an incredible experience on numerous levels: offshore sieges with underwater combat, all-out explosive assaults from 30,000 feet above enemy strongholds, and high-stakes, low-profile stealth missions in both plain sight and under the cover of darkness.”The announcement comes alongside a new trailer which can be seen below:Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is set to launch October 28.Infinity Ward also recently confirmed a series of beta tests.

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson’s split may have come as a shock to some, but not to those close to them who claim they have struggled with the 13-year age gap and couldn’t make their long distance relationship work. Kim, 41, and comedian Pete, 28, who is working in Australia on new film Wizards!, announced their split last week after nine months together, deciding to be friends with “a lot of love and respect for each other”. But our source said: “Their age difference was becoming more and more apparent.

Peter Andre is certainly a proud dad and the countless pictures of his children on his Instagram is a testament to that. The doting dad, 49, got the whole clan together as they celebrated his wife Emily’s 33rd birthday in style. In the lead up to Emily’s birthday he spoke to OK! about his plans for his wife’s birthday and revealed that he’s been too occupied to think of a birthday gift.

Timbaland and Swizz Beatz have sued Triller for $28million (£23m) over claims of non-payment after the recent sale of their popular VERZUZ series.VERZUZ is the popular entertainment series that pits producers, songwriters and artists against each other in a rap battle style format.Kicking off in March 2020 after Timbaland and Swizz Beatz issued challenges to one another, artists that have taken part so far have included T-Pain, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Brandy, Monica, Rick Ross, DMX, Snoop Dogg, D’Angelo and many more.Last year, the rights for the series were sold to Triller, who livestream the events on their app.In a new lawsuit seen by Billboard, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz claim that Triller owe them £23m and have been defaulting in previously agreed payments.The suit goes on to claim that while the pair received payments as planned in January and April 2021, a payment that was due in January of this year has still not arrived.A new payment plan was then reportedly agreed, but the money from that has still not come through.Speaking about VERZUZ previously to NME, Timbaland said: “Well, it’s not really a battle – it’s a celebration of our heroes in music, the ones who make us feel a certain type of way.

Dave Grohl joined Beck on-stage during an intimate charity gig in LA last night (August 16).The show was organised by the film director and producer Judd Apatow as part of a series of benefit events at the 280-capacity Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles.Each show is raising funds for and awareness of Victims First, “a network of surviving victims of mass casualty crime and trusted supporters who have first-hand experiences of the problems and re-victimisation that accompany these acts when there is a lack of coordinated effort and/or understanding of what survivors need”.Beck headlined last night’s charity gig, which also featured appearances from Tenacious D, Sarah Silverman and comedian Pete Holmes.A post shared by Largo (@largolosangeles)According to Variety, Beck performed a short acoustic set which included renditions of ‘Cyanide Breath Mint’ and ‘Debra’ as well as a cover of The Rolling Stones’ ‘Dead Flowers’.He was also joined by producer Greg Kurstin and actor John C.

Holidaymakers were left fearing for their lives on a TUI flight after an "intoxicated passenger" allegedly made threats to families before attempting to open the emergency exit in mid-air. The flight from Paphos to Manchester, which had already been delayed due to staffing issues, had to be diverted to Zagreb in Coatia due to the "disruptive passenger".

A Scots woman has allegedly been sexually assaulted at a tattoo parlour in Ibiza.

Darius Campbell Danesh was pictured with Hollywood pal and fellow Scot Gerard Butler in a final photo taken of him before his tragic passing.

Love Island star Jacques O'Neill has returned to social media after sharing a statement apologising for his behaviour during his time in the villa and upon leaving Spain. The former rugby star quit the ITV2 dating show last month in one of the most emotional moments in the 2022 series.

The Woodhead Pass is blocked this morning after a crash between two lorries.

A train line between Manchester and Liverpool is blocked this morning due to emergency services dealing with an incident.

GlasGLOW 2022 is one for dinosaur lovers young and old with a show that imagines what would happen if those ferocious reptiles roamed Glasgow today.

Stirling Albion boss Darren Young was delighted to see his side claim their first cinch League 2 win of the season on Saturday with a 3-0 success against Stenhousemuir.

A delegation from West Lothian is to visit Hochsauerland in Germany later this year as part of celebrations to mark 50 years of twinning links.

Extraordinary Attorney Woo is reportedly in talks for a second season, with the head of one of its production companies saying it hopes to go to air in 2024.The ongoing K-drama about a talented lawyer on the autism spectrum is available to stream on Netflix in some regions, and has been ranking highly on the platform’s viewership charts since its premiere last month. August 8-14 marked its sixth week on the list of top 10 non-English TV programmes, and its third consecutive week at the top spot.Earlier today (August 17), the CEO of South Korean media company ASTORY, one of the production companies behind the show, revealed to South Korean media outlets its plans to produce a second season of the legal drama.

Amazon Prime Video’s ‘The Lake’ Producer Amaze Signs COO & Business Affairs VP

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer“The Sandman” is almost here to wake you up. Netflix released a new trailer for the TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s iconic graphic novel series during the show’s Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con Saturday.In the video, which comes just under two weeks out from the series’ Aug.

EXCLUSIVE: Officer Aaron Thorsen will be taking on larger presence within the LAPD. Tru Valentino, who joined the fourth season of ABC’s The Rookie in the recurring role opposite Nathan Fillion, has been promoted to series regular for the drama series’ upcoming fifth season.

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary have confirmed their last day on This Morning. The pair were back at the helm of the ITV daytime programme on Thursday (July 21) when they revealed it was their penultimate show meaning they'll be taking a break after Friday's show.

BBC viewers have been left disappointed after Glasgow-based drama series The Control Room failed to pack a punch.

Duran Duran and Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi are set to open the 2022 Commonwealth Games next week.Both acts will perform in their home city at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium for the opening ceremony next Thursday (July 28).Peaky Blinders director Steven Knight will also executive produce the event, which will be broadcast live on the BBC.“The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is a momentous event for the great city of Birmingham,” said frontman Simon Le Bon in a statement. “And we in Duran Duran are honoured to be a part of it in our home town.”“We are so proud to be returning to our home town to close the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony,” wrote drummer Roger Taylor on Twitter.“We are so proud to be returning to our home town to close the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.” – Roger TaylorDuran Duran join @birminghamcg22 for unforgettable Opening Ceremony – tickets avail but selling fast- visit https://t.co/dNyWW8V8xc for details! pic.twitter.com/jnqA5Syppn— Duran Duran (@duranduran) July 20, 2022Also on the night, Iommi and saxophonist Soweto Kinch will lead a dream sequence entitled ‘Hear My Voice’, based on the title track from 2020 film Trial Of The Chicago Seven, re-imagined by Birmingham-born R&B vocalists Indigo Marshall and Gambimi.Mezzo-soprano Samantha Oxborough, a graduate of The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, will also perform the national anthem with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) on the night.