Expectant mums and dads invited to take part in major new public artwork in Manchester

Wilson Chapman editorMichael Myers is back — again — this Halloween season in the first trailer for “Halloween Ends.” Universal has released the first look at director David Gordon Green’s third (and allegedly final) entry in the horror series.The first trailer dropped as a surprise Tuesday evening, with franchise star Jamie Lee Curtis announcing the release only a few minutes before it appeared online.“Laurie always says… DO AS I SAY!” Curtis wrote on Twitter.Laurie always says… DO AS I SAY!Check back here in 15 minutes for a TREAT! DO AS I SAY!— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) July 20, 2022“Halloween Ends” is the 13th installment in the “Halloween” slasher franchise, and the fourth in the chronology established by 2018’s “Halloween,” which ignored every other film from the series aside from John Carpenter’s 1978 original.The trilogy has seen Jamie Lee Curtis reprise her role as Laurie Strode, a survivor of Michael Myers’ (played by Nick Castle and stuntman James Jude Courtney) original killing spree, now a recluse struggling with PTSD. The 2018 film and the 2021 sequel “Halloween Kills” saw Laurie team up with her daughter Karen (Judy Greer) and granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak) when Myers reemerges to attack Haddonfield, Ill.

Going out with a bang! Amy Roloff and ex-husband Matt Roloff did not see eye-to-eye during the season 23 finale of Little People, Big World — especially when it came to the sale of a part of Roloff Farms.

John Carpenter has recently teased that “Halloween Ends” will be “a departure” from the other films in the new trilogy. One wonders what type of departure the film will take after “Halloween Kills” murdered most of its protagonists.

Anya Taylor-Joy and Malcom McRae have secretly tied the knot. Page Six reported that the couple had an intimate courthouse wedding in the United States before heading overseas to Australia to film "Furiosa," which is the prequel to "Mad Max: Fury Road." The "Queen’s Gambit" star and McRae first sparked engagement rumors when she was spotted with an engagement ring while deplaning a private jet in Sydney, Australia in June.

Brad Pitt is going big or going home.  The actor, 55, is currently promoting his latest film, "Bullet Train," and has sported several looks on his press tour leading up to the Aug. 5 release.  Before a screening of the film in Berlin, Pitt was spotted on the red carpet in a brown skirt with a matching jacket and a linen button-up shirt. He tied the look together with combat boots and brown sunglasses.

Chris Pratt shared a shirtless selfie showing off his six-pack abs — and an adorable note from his son Jack.  The "Guardians of the Galaxy" star took to Instagram and Twitter on Monday to share a mirror selfie while on the set of Amazon Prime Video’s "The Terminal List" with the caption "Lookin cut," with a fake slash, gushed with blood on his body.  But his followers were quick to point out a handwritten note from his son instead. Pratt’s 9-year-old son Jack, whom he shares with ex-wife Anna Faris, wrote to his dad, "See yaa at 8:00ish," on a yellow sticky note while signing off the sweet message with a heart symbol and his name.  Fans weren’t the only ones who noticed the message on the "Jurassic World: Dominion" actor’s side mirror.  Chris Pratt’s 9-year-old son Jack, whom he shares with ex-wife Anna Faris, wrote his dad a sweet note while he was on set.  (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Pratt’s wife Katherine Schwarzenegger’s brother commented on the post saying, "See yah at 8ish jackkkooo," with three crying laughing emojis.  Katherine's mom, Maria Shriver, also swooned over the cute post, from her Sunday Paper account, "The note from Jack," with a red heart emoji.  The Marvel actor, 43, co-parents his son with Faris, 45.The pair was married from 2009-2018.  In June 2019, Pratt tied the knot with Katherine, 32.They have since welcomed two daughters together: Lyla, 1, and Eloise, 2 months.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were "emotional" and "cried to each other" a witness recalled as they recited their vows while getting married after midnight in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sunday. Kenosha Portis, an employee working at A Little White Wedding Chapel when the couple finally tied the knot, told Good Morning America on Tuesday that Ben and Jen were really "sweet" newlyweds. "It was so exciting," Portis said.

Keanu Reeves has played the iconic action hero John Wick for nearly a decade, but the role was originally meant to be written for an older actor such as Clint Eastwood or Harrison Ford.  One of the "John Wick" producers, Basil Iwanyk, revealed in the new book, "They Shouldn’t Have Killed His Dog: The Complete Uncensored Oral History of John Wick, Gun Fu, and the New Age of Action," by Edward Gross and Mark A. Altman, that the legendary assassin was supposed to be played by a 75-year-old man.  Iwanyk said in the book that one of his best friends sent him a script from Derek Kolstad — the creator of the "John Wick" franchise — according to Entertainment Weekly.  "The lead was a 75-year-old man, 25 years after being retired.

Steven Spielberg made his music video directorial debut, and it was a family affair. Marcus Mumford, lead singer of British folk band Mumford & Sons, revealed on Instagram that Steven Spielberg directed his first ever music video, which also happens to be Mumford’s first solo project since announcing his solo album.

People claiming certain benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) may be eligible for a Budgeting Loan to help pay for essential products or services which they would otherwise be unable to afford due to their current circumstances.

Linda Evangelista has settled her lawsuit over claims that a cosmetic procedure to reduce fat left in state she described as “permanently deformed.

himself, Cesar Millan, was given a warning by Redondo Beach police after he took a walk with his dogs on the beachside city's pier, where dogs are not permitted.The Redondo Beach PD posted a photo of one of their officers alongside Millan and his pups, along with the warning they gave the reality TV star as a reminder to the South Bay community, that dogs — not even Millan's dogs, are not allowed on the Redondo Beach Pier.The RBPD also noted in their post that Millan complied with the warning and promptly walked off the pier with his pups.«We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that dogs are not allowed on the Redondo Beach Pier! Not even the dog whisperer @cesarsway,» RBPD wrote in a post shared to Instagram Tuesday. «Cesar was given a warning and promptly complied with the law prohibiting dogs on the pier.

Kate Beckinsale has befriended a wild fox, and their connection is almost aggressively delightful.The actress first introduced her Instagram followers to the wild fox in June after it began appearing in her parents' garden at their home in the U.K., where record heat waves have forced some native animals to venture farther into unfamiliar areas.She shared a slideshow of snapshots that included the cute Fox — as well as some pics of her own cat, Clive, rocking some sweet kitty-overalls.«My parents have a new friend — a foxy cub that wants to hang out. I’m so jealous I’ve had to break out Clive’s summer dungarees,» she wrote in the post on June 21.

Amanda Seyfried is opening up about how she tried her hardest to get the starring role in .The actress recently sat down for an interview with and revealed how she auditioned for the role of Glinda the Good Witch in the film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical — a part that eventually went to Ariana Grande.The auditions came while Seyfried was filming, in which she played the embattled Elizabeth Holmes — which made the auditioning process all the more challenging.«Last summer, while I was playing Elizabeth, on the weekends I was auditioning in person to play Glinda in the movie version of — because I wanted it that much,» she recalled. «I was like, 'You know what? Yeah, I have to play the last scene of The Dropout on Tuesday.

Khloe Kardashian and True Thompson have each other's back!The reality TV star took to Instagram on Tuesday and posted a photo of her and her 4-year-old daughter soaking up some rays and crystal-clear blue water. True's sporting a huge grin while her 38-year-old mother carries her on her back.

Kaitlyn Bristowe isn't a fan of having two leading ladies on . The 37-year-old former franchise lead live-tweeted Monday night's episode of the series, and, while doing so, revealed her opinion on having both Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia be the Bachelorette.«I f**kkkkin hate this,» Bristowe wrote at the start of the episode, before expanding on her thoughts in a follow-up tweet.«Am I being dramatic??» she questioned. «I cannot believe they are doing this to these women, and to the men.

Not surprised. The Kardashians have gotten used to Tristan Thompson’s dating habits — and his love life is no longer their concern.

Major League Baseball hit another home run tonight.

Aaron Rodgers has debuted his first tattoo, with the football star opting for an intricate fine-line design composed of astrological elements, constellations and lions. The Green Bay Packers quarterback, 38, showed off the “deep and meaningful” ink on Instagram on Wednesday, where he shared two close-up photos of the tattoo, which covers a large portion of the inside of his forearm.

The Collaboration, Anthony McCarten’s hit London play about artists Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, will make its American premiere on Broadway this winter, with Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope as the two painters.

Dundee's second ever Fringe festival has opened for applications after a hugely successful first year.

A tragic loss. Chase Stokes paid tribute to his Outer Banks stand-in, Alexander “AJ” Jennings, after he was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Charleston, South Carolina on Tuesday, July 5.

EXCLUSIVE: Mubi has acquired world rights to Martine Syms’ feature The African Desperate, which is due to open theatrically in New York on September 16, with a wider rollout to follow.

Issa Rae (“Insecure”). The series premiere on July 21 with two episodes at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m.

hotels, restaurants, bars, shopping, attractions and free things to do, plus how to spend a weekend in New York.     In an age of IMAX theatres and blockbuster premieres, Film Forum might be considered 'retro' by some. But to others – let’s say real film buffs – it’s more of a glance back to the golden age of cinema.

House prices are on the rise all across the country, therefore it is no surprise that the cost of properties in both Greater Manchester and London are becoming all the more unaffordable.

This is the moment two climate protesters glued themselves to a famous artwork at the Manchester Art Gallery.

Dumbarton hero Murdo MacLeod is donating his shirt from one of the greatest days in the club’s history as centrepiece of a new 150th anniversary exhibition.

Renaissance—or, at least, “act one”—on July 29, Beyoncé has shared the first look at her album art. The artwork features a mostly-naked Beyoncé embodying the image of Lady Godiva on a celestial CGI horse.“Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world,” Beyoncé wrote in the caption on June 30. “It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving.

News 12 dominated with 80 nominations for the 65th annual New York Emmy Awards nominations, which were revealed today.

Beyoncé‘s Renaissance is beginning.

Angelique Jackson New Regency has partnered with independent publisher Insight Editions to form a new company division focused on publishing titles based on the studio’s library of film and television projects as well as upcoming productions.The first books from the partnership will include high-end, large-format art, gift books and collectibles, with an in-depth look at Robert Eggers’ epic Viking revenge thriller “The Northman” among the first titles. With the aim to “immerse fans deeper into the movies and content they love,” these books will present never-before-seen images and behind-the-scenes stories from New Regency’s classic films, including “Fight Club,” “Heat” and “The Revenant,” as well as the company’s upcoming releases, like David O.

Avril Lavigne is celebrating her beginnings.

The fourth South Park TV movie event on Paramount+ is set.

Gergely Dudás, the “seek-and-find” illustration depicts a maze of colorful mushrooms with a tiny mouse peeking out from behind one.Some eagle-eyed puzzle solvers reportedly spotted the pip squeak in 20 seconds. Others, however, were stumped by this mushroom maze.Sure, optical illusions such as this are often just a fun diversion — but they also hold real value for scientists.

William Earl Endeavor has combined the management of its On Location and IMG Events businesses into a single unit led by the On Location management team of president and Jon Lavallee as chief financial officer.Endeavor positioned the consolidation as a natural move given that the two units are involved in very similar operations. On Location provides luxury hospitality experiences around major sports events including the Super Bowl.