Emmerdale’s Matthew Wolfenden shaves his hair with dramatic new look for return to soap

Naman Ramachandran Ukrainian film producer and co-founder of the Ukrainian Film Academy Julia Sinkevych (“Heat Singers”) has been selected as jury president for this year’s Series Mania Festival and its international competition. “She has always been committed to supporting Ukrainian artists and the culture of her country from Kyiv, where she lives,” the festival said in a statement.

A new cycle route could be created across Dumfries and Galloway.

Vicky Pattison has revealed she plans her weeks out to the tiniest detail, which includes scheduling in sex with fiancé Ercan Ramadan.The 34 year old, who recently apologised for swearing at a photographer, explained in her book The Secret To Happy that she's turning into Monica Geller from the hit sitcom Friends as to-do lists rule supreme in her world and she's ultra-organised. "I live by lists to the point I’m turning into Monica from Friends," she explained.

Members of Castle Douglas Accordion and Fiddle Club have paid tribute to Ian Riddet.

The depute leader of Dumfries and Galloway Council is taking up a role with South of Scotland Enterprise.

A campaign to cut the speed limit through New Galloway’s narrow main street is gathering momentum.

Team GB curlers were greeted to a heroes’ welcome at Dumfries Ice Bowl on Friday.

Actor Sam Elliott, has made headlines after going on a foul-mouthed tirade over the critically acclaimed film The Power of the Dog, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons. Elliott appeared to be particularly incensed by the homosexual subtext of the film.Elliott, 77, was appearing on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast on Monday when Maron asked about his thoughts on the film.

The Co-Founder of the Ukrainian Film Academy has been named Jury President for this year’s Series Mania.

HYBE and YG Entertainment are set to launch a BLACKPINK-themed Korean language learning packet later this year.Earlier today (March 2), HYBE Edu and YG Entertainment announced that they will be launching a BLACKPINK-themed Korean language learning material titled ‘BLACKPINK In Your Korean’, per Kpop Herald.According to Kpop Herald and KBIZoom, ‘BLACKPINK In Your Korean’ hopes to familiarise fans with the Korean language through words and phrases that the K-pop quartet frequently use.The packet will include textbooks, stickers, quizzes and animated videos that will teach learners correct pronunciation. Notably, the videos will be available in Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian..@HYBE_EDU is launching "@BLACKPINK IN YOUR KOREAN," a Korean language education material using the act's IP.

Julianne Hough is heading to Broadway!

Renee Zellweger is opening up about the choice to wear a body prosthetic in her upcoming show, The Thing About Pam.

Adele is reportedly in talks to move her Las Vegas residency show to a new swanky venue in Sin City.The 33 year old singer cancelled her residency shows at the last-minute in a tearful video in January, explaining the show "ain't ready". And now, after sharing her desire to perform the residency gigs this year in the hopes of having a baby next year, Adele is said to have been approached by Planet Hollywood’s Zappos Theatre for the gigs.

Kate Garraway takes everything in her stride with good humour – and this week was no exception.MORE: Kate Garraway gives heartbreaking update on how kids are 'adjusting' to home life with DerekThe GMB star admitted to a major wardrobe mistake when she arrived a Smooth Radio to start work on Tuesday, and even posed for a picture!WATCH: Kate Garraway reveals hair disaster - and son Billy isn't impressed!Kate, 54, can be seen lifting her jumper to reveal a pink vest underneath. The picture – posted on the radio station's Twitter page – came with the caption: "When you accidentally buy a vest aged 8-10 and not size 8-10.READ: Caring For Derek viewers defend Kate Garraway after criticism over documentaryMORE: GMB star Ben Shephard shares touching personal tribute – fans react"Still @kategarraway's got room for some pancakes! Come and join her until 1." Kate admitted to her shopping error and posed for a photoFans and listeners quickly reached out to the star, with one writing, "Only you Kate, only you!" "Absolutely hilarious, don't you just love her!" said a second.A third wrote: "You are so funny Kate, and you can still smile even after all the stuff you've gone through xx keep smiling."READ: Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper’s heartbreaking Covid battle – the full storyMORE: Kate Garraway's family home is a retreat for her husband Derek – photosKate's latest documentary, Caring for Derek, recently aired on ITV, the follow-up to her award-winning show, Finding Derek.

BTS member Jungkook.Last December, the BTS member shared that he was listening to Park’s 2018 track ‘On the Low’ through Instagram Stories. Park later shared a screenshot of the story with the caption “YOOOO JUNG KOOK from @bts_bighit @BTS_twt JUST SHARED MY SONG ‘On the Low’ LETS GOOOOOO.”YOOOO JUNG KOOK from @bts_bighit @BTS_twt JUST SHARED MY SONG “On the Low” LETS GOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/vw3UYueJko— Justin Park (@JustinParkMusic) December 16, 2021“I’ve witnessed Jung Kooks power… @bts_bighit and BTS ARMY.

aespa dominate the ceremony, with the quartet taking home the Rookie Of The Year award, as well as Song Of The Year and Best K-Pop song for ‘Next Level’. IU, meanwhile, bagged Best Pop Album for ‘Lilac’ and was one of the Best Pop Song awardees for ‘Nakka’, her collaboration with AKMU.In addition, BTS took home the Artist of the Year award for the third time in their career.

Bartees Strange has released his first single for the year, ‘Heavy Heart’. It arrives alongside news the Washington-based singer-songwriter has signed with iconic label 4AD.The new song, which follows on from last year’s ‘Weights’ and 2020 album ‘Live Forever’, opens with a sparse, slow-burning guitar line before pivoting into an emotive, high-energy indie rocker. “This song is a culmination of some beautiful things,” Strange says of the track.‘Heavy Heart’ arrives alongside a music video directed by Marisa Dabice of Mannequin Pussy.

STAYC member Isa has revealed she shot an arrow at someone by accident while filming the music video for ‘RUN2U’, the girl group’s latest single.In a recently released ‘‘RUN2U’ MV behind talk’ video, the K-pop idol talked about the challenges she ran into while filming the music video, which included a scene of her wielding a bow and arrow. “It was really tight, it needed a lot of strength,” Isa explained.

Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss claims he's been offered the chance to buy Chelsea as part of a consortium.

Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already told Ralf Rangnick how to stop Man City.

Emmerdale actor Aaron Anthony, who stars as Ellis Chapman, looks set to leave the ITV soap next week, following reports of a race row on set. New spoilers for next week’s episodes of Emmerdale hint at Ellis’ exit storyline involving Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor Draper).This comes after Aaron reportedly clashed with Matthew Wolfenden and Isabel Hodgins, who play David Metcalfe and Victoria Sugden respectively.The actor and actress have denied any allegations of wrongdoing. According to The Mirror, the 28 year old actor, who has played Ellis since 2019, decided to quit his role as his soap alter-ego after Emmerdale bosses launched a probe against two of the show's stars.

EMMERDALE stars Matthew Wolfenden and Isabel Hodgins returned to the ITV soap last night. Matthew, 41, who plays David Metcalfe, and Isabel, 28, who plays his lover Victoria Sugden, made a triumphant return with fans reacting in their droves on Twitter.

Emmerdale fans were left surprised as David Metcalfe and Victoria Sugden finally returned to the village.