French Lawmakers Propose New Media Independence Law Amid Growing Debate Over Vincent Bolloré’s Influence

Descendents have cancelled a European tour after frontman Milo Aukerman suffered a “mild heart attack”.The legendary Californian punk band were set to hit the road this year for a series of dates, but they have now been cancelled in order for the frontman to rest and recover.“We are truly sorry, but we have to cancel the upcoming European shows,” the band told fans in a statement.“Our singer, Milo, had a mild heart attack last night. He’s doing fine, and is expected to make a full recovery from surgery, but will need a few weeks to recover before we can hit the road again.”A post shared by Descendents (@descendents)In 2021, Descendents released their first studio album in five years, ‘9th & Walnut’.

Brad Pitt has paused filming on his forthcoming Formula One movie to support the ongoing Hollywood strikes.The project currently titled Apex stars Pitt as a driver who comes out of retirement to team up with a rookie and take on the titans of the sport.He recently shot scenes at the British Grand Prix as part of the production earlier this month.But filming has now ground to a halt as Pitt “very much stands” alongside his fellow actor union members, according to PA (via Sky News).According to Deadline, filming was set to take place at the The Circuit de Spa Francorchamps in Belgium during the Grand Prix today (July 30) but this has now been pulled.The next planned dates for shooting are in Las Vegas in November.Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton is working as a producer and will also be advising on the storyline and script on the Apple Studios film.The latest development comes just days after the 2023 Emmy Awards were postponed due to the ongoing writers’ and actors’ strikes.The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards were scheduled to take place Monday, September 18 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles but are now likely to go ahead next January.The actors’ strike coincides with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, which began on May 2 and halted production on a number of projects.

Stormzy has pledged to fund 36 black Cambridge students over the next three years.The Stormzy Scholarship was launched in 2018 and by 2026 it will have supported 81 students through their studies at the prestigious university.Each student will receive a £20,000 annual scholarship to cover tuition fees and maintenance costs through Stormzy’s #Merky Foundation and the bank HSBC.The bank has pledged £2m to support 30 new Stormzy Scholarships over the next three years, while #Merky Foundation will continue to fund a further two students a year.A post shared by STORMZY (@stormzy)“For a further 30 black students to have the opportunity to study at Cambridge University – the same year we celebrate five years of the scholarships’ launch – feels like an incredible landmark moment,” the grime star told BBC News.Prof Bhaskar Vira, pro-vice-chancellor for education, also said he was “delighted” the collaboration was continuing.“We know these scholarships are truly transformative in the opportunities they provide and we look forward to welcoming more Stormzy scholars to Cambridge over the next few years,” he added.Meanwhile, Stormzy and RAYE recently teamed up for the sultry and 2000s-reminiscent collaborative single, ‘The Weekend’.It is the grime artist’s second single of the year. Last month, he and northwest Londoner Fredo released the Dave-produced ‘Toxic Trait’ alongside an equally high-concept music video where TV presenter Allison Hammond acted as the duo’s therapist.

Whilst the win for live-action series is undoubtedly well-deserved, fans of the blue heeler and her family of four were quick to voice their confusion online, many left reeling from the moment the winner was announced.

This is so meta!

Christine Romans is exiting CNN.

Hulu just made another big decision, leading to a cancellation of a fan fave TV show.

Meghan Markle’s friendship with Victoria Beckham is reportedly ‘over’ with the Duchess said to have ‘moved on’ with a new friend in her life.The Beckhams were known to be close with Harry and Meghan, with David and Victoria attending their royal wedding in 2018. However, the Daily Mail reports that the couple are no longer friends, after a 'tense phone call' over leaked stories left a rift in their relationship.

The Hunger Games franchise amassed an incredible following and remains beloved to this day. So much so that a new, prequel movie is in the works for late 2023.

A Scots couple who had to drive from London to Edinburgh after their flight was cancelled have been denied compensation.

One of the titles in the bestselling Arthur children’s book series faces a potential ban after a conservative claimant said that it “damaged souls.”

The ultimate classic chocolate bar with the iconic purple packaging has been revealed as the 'nation's favourite', a new study has revealed.

A woman crashed a Range Rover into a barrier while almost double the legal drink-drive limit, police said.

David Beckham has reportedly been left feeling "absolutely bloody furious" after his and Victoria's friendship with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is speculated to be over.

did not Like It.Cardi B hurled her microphone at an unruly concertgoer who launched a drink at the rapper during a performance in Las Vegas on Saturday, becoming the latest artist to have an object thrown at them while onstage. The New York native had been performing “Bodak Yellow” at Drai’s Beachclub in Las Vegas when a fan raised a white, decorated cup and tossed liquid in the 30-year-old rapper’s direction.The rapper, at first startled and visibly in disbelief, transformed into a fastball-throwing southpaw and launched the microphone at the woman.

Foo Fighters and Alanis Morissette paid tribute to Sinéad O’Connor last night (July 29) with a cover of ‘Mandinka’.The collaborative performance came during Dave Grohl‘s band’s set at Japan’s Fuji Rock Festival. You can view it below.Introducing the cover, which appeared O’Connor’s 1987 debut album ‘The Lion And The Cobra’, the frontman said: “We’re singing this song for a reason tonight,” before Morissette added: “For a beautiful women with high intelligence and deep empathy, way ahead of her time, who is no longer with us.

Mandy Moore revealed that her two-year-old son Gus has Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome, a rare skin condition that causes a blistering and itchy rash in children according to WebMD. In posts on her Instagram Story, the 39-year-old actress detailed how Gus, whom she shares with her husband Taylor Goldsmith, woke up with a mysterious rash on Saturday, which was initially difficult to diagnose despite visits to several doctors. "This sweet boy woke up with a crazy rash on Saturday am," the "This Is Us" star wrote on a photo of Gus licking a lollipop in what appeared to be a doctor's office.

Kanye West has had his Twitter account reactivated, following a ban of almost eight months for offensive content.

In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John spends some time with the clever Honda Jazz Crosstar and discovers that Nissan plans to increase the size of its Townstar van.

Barbie has provided endless entertainment and a healthy dose of empowerment since it premiered in theaters earlier this month. Now, some people are proposing using it to help with your love life.

It completed the New York takeover of Mr. and Mrs.

The San Francisco Department of Building and Inspection says it has been unable to inspect a new black “X” logo on the roof of Elon Musk’s social media company formerly known as Twitter for two days in a row after the company declined access to the structure.

Alex Salmond has said Margaret Ferrier was "thrown to the media wolves" by a disloyal SNP, though Humza Yousaf has dismissed his views as being in a "minority".

Molly-Mae Hague has shared behind the scenes clips from her engagement to Tommy Fury where the professional boxer can be heard saying “my heart is pounding out of my chest”.

A DJ from the flagship radio station of the NFL’s Washington Redskins was fired after an incident earlier in the week when he and a partner, broadcasting live from the team’s Virginia training facility, called a local female sports reporter “Barbie” and “a cheerleader” on air while she was on assignment covering the team.

Hopefully she missed!

EXCLUSIVE: Veteran communications executive Kim Page has departed Warner Bros. Discovery where she served as SVP Internal Communications and was a member of WBD Chief Corporate Communications Officer Nathaniel Brown’s senior executive team.

Kelly Clarkson has arrived in Las Vegas, and her Chemistry show features so many hits!

Johnny Depp is back on tour with his band Hollywood Vampires.

Love is in the air for Lenny Hochstein, the plastic surgeon known for his stint on “Real Housewives of Miami.”

Jeremy Allen White and estranged wife Addison Timlin looked amicable at their eldest daughter’s soccer game amid their divorce.

Javier Grillo-Marxuach, a veteran of the TV space who has most recently served as both a writer and EP on Netflix’s — prior to the start of the dual strikes — has come forward to address accusations of “scabbing” prompted by his posts on social media.

Kerry Washington posted several snapshots with her Scandal costars Tony Goldwyn and Bellamy Young on Instagram on Friday. The reunion showed them filing out picket signs in support of the strike initiated by SAG-AFTRA.

That’s what friends are for!

Tristan Thompson’s brother is klarifying!

Lookin’ good, Madge!