Esports Viewing Rose 9% Last Year as Livestreaming Tune-In Dipped, Study Says (EXCLUSIVE)

Oscars producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan did their best to make this the “Barbie” Oscars. And, in some ways, the participation of Ryan Gosling, Billie Eilish, and America Ferrera assisted in that effort.

During his interview on Good Morning Britain on Monday 11 March, Gary Goldsmith revealed he hasn’t spoken to his niece Kate Middleton in ‘years’. He also revealed that he hasn’t spoken to his sister, Carole since leaving Celebrity Big Brother. Businessman Gary was evicted from Celebrity Big Brother on Friday 8 March.

She made headlines when she snogged co-star Dan Edgar while filming for TOWIE in Bali, and Ella Rae Wise has been at the centre of the storm ever since. The pair have been linked in the past, while Dan was in a relationship with long-term girlfriend Amber Turner. At that time the rumour mill went into overdrive that he and Ella, 24, had got close on the dance floor during a night out, something he denied.

Following his eviction from Celebrity Big Brother on Friday, Gary Goldsmith sent a message to his niece Kate, Princess of Wales, and sister Carole Middleton this morning. Appearing on Good Morning Britain on Monday, 11 March, with Susanna Reid and Ed Balls, the businessman addressed the ongoing Mother's Day photo editing saga and described Kate as an "absolute treasure".

Police have released a picture of a woman they want to speak to after a parcel was reportedly stolen from the foyer of a building in Salford.

A new inquest is to be held into the tragic case of Victoria Agoglia. The High Court has quashed the verdict of an original inquest.

The 2024 Oscars clocked up a number of historic firsts and achievements - and topping the bill was British filmmaker Christopher Nolan, who ended his 22-year wait for an Academy Award.

It was a good night for the UK at the 96th Oscars. Brits won in seven separate categories at the Dolby Theatre, with Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Glazer‘s wins the highest profile.

Paramount+ may have culled a raft of international originals last month but UK commissioning appears to be continuing apace.

Chinese tech and media giant Alibaba is investing $640M (HK$5BN) into Hong Kong’s creative industries over the next five years.

Kate Middleton has blamed her poor photo editing skills for the family photo SNAFU that led multiple photo agencies to drop an image of her and family yesterday, sending the UK press into meltdown.

Oscars coverage in the UK was free-to-air last night for the first time in two decades but ITV‘s coverage was slammed on social media for insensitivity and a lack of critical expertise.

Dazzling Daizen Maeda looks a new man after ditching his trademark skinhead and Celtic had their cult hero to thank for helping them survive a few hairy moments yesterday.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that the State Pension currently provides a regular financial income for nearly 12.7 million older people across the country, including more than one million retirees living in Scotland. This payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is currently 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance (NI) contributions.

Kate Middleton has broken her silence following the controversial Mother's Day snap which was posted yesterday.

A van has burst into flames during rush hour this morning.

David Potts had Celebrity Big Brother viewers stunned during Sunday's episode after he unveiled a huge change to his look. The reality star, 30, usually shows off his pins in a range of shorts he's taken into the house, but during a challenge, he was forced to swap his usual clobber for something else entirely.

A champion East Kilbride budgie breeder is in a flap after winning £407,000 on the People's Postcode Lottery.

Five cross-country skiers - including members of the same family - have tragically lost their lives near Switzerland's popular Matterhorn after getting caught out in a huge snow storm. The search is still ongoing for a sixth skier.

A Manchester publishing house has been recognised as the best small press in the North at a prestigious book awards.

Ben Shephard was given a 'warning' by some of Cat Deeley's former co-stars as they finally appeared at the helm of This Morning for their first show as the new permanent hosts.

The Princess of Wales has personally apologised for confusion over the family photograph issued by Kensington Palace saying: "Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing."

There are loads of tidy and declutter hacks out there, some obviously better than others.

A mum said her children were left 'devastated' after they had to cancel a family holiday just hours before following a £4,000 scam.

PA Media has become the latest news agency to withdraw a photo of the Princess of the Wales over concerns the image has been digitally altered.

Simon Cowell is a man rarely lost for words. But as the host of the recent Together For Short Lives Ball, he struggled to speak when faced with a mother’s heartbreaking account of losing her beloved son.The moving moment came during the OK !-sponsored event for the charity, which provides vital support for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families.The glamorous evening, held at London’s Grosvenor House hotel, raised more than £300,000 with help from a host of celebrities including Christine McGuinness, Kelly Hoppen, Claire Sweeney and Vanessa Feltz, who all turned out to support the cause. But it was the testimony of one mum that really hit home for the Britain's Got Talent supremo, who has been a patron of Together For Short Lives for the last 15 years.

The Princess of Wales has broken her silence on the controversy surrounding her Mother's Day picture, where she shared a photograph of herself with children; Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Many have called out the picture for being 'digitally modified', with multiple photo agencies removing it from their systems as they suspected editing.

Reading & Leeds and Glastonbury.Raised in Kilmacthomas, Power moved to London when he was aged 15 and eventually went on to establish the venue and events group Mean Fiddler in the early ‘80s. Towards the end of the decade, the group took control of the Reading festival, before broadening their sights to other music events.These included Leeds Festival, Glastonbury, Phoenix Festival, Hop Farm Music Festival, Benicàssim, Tribal Gathering, Homelands Liverpool and Fleadh.

Wes Anderson was awarded an Oscar yesterday for his short film, The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar, but was not present to accept the award.The 96th Academy Awards took place last night at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The ceremony was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, and saw Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer triumph, taking home seven of the prestigious awards.Also securing an award was eight-time nominee Anderson, who won in the category of Best Live Action Short Film for his picture The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar.The film, which starred Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel and Ben Kingsley among others, is about a man who possesses the intriguing ability to see through objects, helping him to predict the future and build his fortune through gambling.However, the Fantastic Mr. Fox and Isle Of Dogs creator was not at the ceremony to accept his award or make a speech.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth last month, an orchestral world tour has been announced.Set to kick off in August 2024, the tour will allow fans to “experience all new symphonic arrangements” of the music of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.The show will include “beloved scores” by Nobuo Uematsu and “exciting new contributions” from Mitsuto Suzuki, Masashi Hamauzu, and many other esteemed composers and arrangers. The whole thing will be performed by an orchestra and chorus of over 100 musicians led by renowned conductors Arnie Roth and Eric Roth.“Immerse yourself in the world of one of the most visionary games of all time with this sensational multimedia concert experience,” reads the official Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth tour website.Announcing the FFVII REBIRTH ORCHESTRA WORLD TOUR!Immerse yourself in the world of one of the most visionary games of all time with this sensational multimedia concert experience!Experience all new symphonic arrangements of the music of FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH including… pic.twitter.com/SaaIXh8nHk— Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY (@ffdistantworlds) March 8, 2024Select shows will see appearances from the original composers, with Masashi Hamauzu appearing at Los Angeles, Rotterdam, London, Bangkok, Taipei, New York and Paris while Mitsuto Suzuki is set to take part in shows in Chicago, Munich and Rome.Tickets for the tour are being released in waves, with the first leg on sale this Friday, March 15.

A fight broke out in a packed restaurant as families trying to enjoy a Mother's Day meal looked on in horror. Footage circulating online shows two women grappling, punching and pulling each other's hair in what is believed to be The Restaurant Bar and Grill on Brunswick Street, Liverpool city centre.

Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic has praised Manchester United loanee Jadon Sancho for wanting to improve and being desperate to get back to his best.

Ryan Thomas' daughter Scarlett appeared both stunned and delighted as she was seen the moment her dad was announced the winner of Dancing on Ice. The actor got another reality TV show win under his belt on Sunday night (March 10), six years after winning Celebrity Big Brother.

Dozens of flood warnings and alerts have been issued across the UK as more heavy rain is forecast - with Greater Manchester braced for downpours.

Dancing on Ice star Greg Rutherford has issued a fresh injury update after being forced to pull out of the competition ahead of the final. The Olympic athlete had to quit the ITV skating show just hours before his final skate after suffering a "significant injury" in rehearsals.

A businessman who made a ‘catastrophic’ decision after his firm was affected by a flood and debts has been jailed for a decade. Nathaniel Conteh, 43, turned to drug dealing after experiencing problems with his business.