General Election 2024 questions answered for voters in key Aberdeen South seat

Despite having made his name off small independent movies, especially with the intimate and subtle Oscar-nominated film “Minari,” filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung has proven with this weekend’s “Twisters” movie that he’s a versatile director and can handle blockbusters, action, and scale (read our review). We recently had Chung on The Playlist Podcast to talk with host Charles Barfield about all things “Twisters.” But, as the show noted, the filmmaker got his feet wet and blockbuster chops ready by directing two different “Star Wars” series, “The Mandalorian” and some upcoming episodes of the forthcoming series, “Skeleton Crew” (rumored to be arriving in December).

Mamma Mia star Jeremy Irvine has tied the knot with his midwife sweetheart, Jodie Spencer, a couple of years after their engagement was made public. Jeremy, 34, delighted his Instagram followers this evening as he announced his marriage in a sweet and unique way.

Peacock’s new “Gladiator”-esque, swords and sandals epic series, “Those About To Die” starring Anthony Hopkins and many more, is out in the world and available on the streaming service now (read our review), and so this week, it’s director and executive producer Roland Emmerich stopped by our Bingeworthy TV podcast to discuss the series and more. That full podcast will be out tomorrow, but as we all know, Emmerich is also well-known for his sci-fi films and epic disaster movies, so we talked to him about his entire career, including “Independence Day,” “Stargate,” “Godzilla,” and more.

Released almost 30 years ago, “Twister” has stood the test of time to be a favorite among film fans. Now, decades later, we finally get a sequel to the original, titled “Twisters.” And filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung has joined The Playlist Podcast to talk about it.

Julie Chen’s Big Brother motto is to “expect the unexpected,” and the show is teasing changes to nominations and evictions amid scheduling changes to the two-night premiere.

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We first saw Princess Catherine at the King’s birthday celebration in June and now… you do you, boo!

The weather may be a little unpredictable, but big name water bottle brand Stanley are bringing shoppers some much needed sunshine with their latest colour launch - the heatwave collection. Featuring vibrant pops of orange, red and turquoise, you can now get your tumbler in Tropical Teal, Chili and Golden Rod.

transgender participation in women’s sports, which has become a rallying cry in recent years as various Republican-led legislatures have passed laws barring trans participation, and as various sporting bodies have sought to adopt restrictions prohibiting transgender or intersex athletes from competing as women. James accused Democrats of wanting “to take your dollars…take your voice…take your control, and give it back to D.C.

Fox Entertainment is the latest media company to implement staff reductions, eliminating 30 positions today. The cuts stem from the company’s realignment of content and business operations into three groups, the Fox Television Network, Fox Entertainment Studios and sales arm Fox Entertainment Global, which was announced in March.

Pregnant Lindsay Hubbard is back on Summer House for another season — whether fans like it or not!

Janet Jackson candidly revealed her dislike of interviews during a recent appearance on “Heart Evenings with Dev Griffin.”During the July 17 radio segment, when asked if there’s one particular question she’s tired of hearing, Jackson, 58, responded with honesty.“I don’t mean to be rude, but I have to be honest with you,” she said. “Please stop asking me questions.”“I’ve never thought I give a good interview.

Massive Attack have announced a handful of 2024 North American shows which are set to take place later this autumn.The iconic trip-hop group will make stops in select cities across the US in October. They will play headlining gigs in Atlanta, Washington D.C., Boston and New York City.

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash are reportedly gearing up to offer a glimpse into their bustling family life through a new reality series.

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Kim Kardashian shared a surprising health update about her son this week.

Even ahead of the recently launched finale of The Boys Season 4, it was known that this would be the penultimate season of Prime Video’s superhero series. Season 5 is in the early stages of development, but there are some hints here and there of what’s to come at the end of the Eric Kripke run show.

Looks like Josh Hall‘s been flipped off the cast list! Oof!

Sam Smith has revealed that they turned down the opportunity to collaborate with Major Lazer on their song ‘Cold Water’.The ‘Unholy’ singer appeared as a guest on BBC Sounds’ Sidetracked with Nick Grimshaw and Annie Mac. During the chat, Smith opened up about being offered the track and having to turn the opportunity down. ‘Cold Water’ ultimately went to Justin Bieber and peaked at Number One on the UK Singles Chart and Number Two on the US Billboard Hot 100.“The only time I got sent a song that I heard and then became a well-known song was ‘Cold Water’ by Major Lazer with Justin Bieber,” the singer told Grimshaw and Mac.

Fashionistas are raving about Roman's 'pretty' smock dress that has been slashed to £32 in the sale. Perfect for summer, a smock dress can easily be dressed up or down with either trainers or heels. Even better, the brand is currently offering an additional 20% off everything as part of their major summer sale with the code HAPPY.The Khaki Floral Print Lace Detail Smock Dress has bagged a five-star rating on the Roman website.

Refresh for updates: Comedy icon Bob Newhart, who died today at the age of 94, is being remembered by coworkers, peers and fans as one of television’s all-time greats, a genius of understatement with an unfailing warm-hearted spirit.

EXCLUSIVE: Academy Award, BAFTA, WGA and Emmy nominee Ramin Bahrani has signed with Grandview.

Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers has announced his new solo album ‘Music for People Who Believe in Love’.The second-eldest Jonas Brother shared the news on his social media, revealing that the LP is set for release on October 18.The singer shared that the album was a “celebration of gratitude, hope, and love,” adding: “These songs reflect on my life from a bird’s-eye view acknowledging the many blessings around me.“This album speaks to the experiences of being a father, being a friend to oneself and others, and the happiness I’ve found in doing what I love for a living. I feel incredibly fortunate to travel the world and connect with people through my music, as well as having had the opportunity to work with some of the most talented musicians, songwriters, and producers on this project.”Read Jonas’ full statement below and pre-order/pre-save the album here.Music For People Who Believe In Love.

Comedian Romesh Ranganathan is set to take the helm of ITV's latest primetime game show, which will be brimming with familiar faces from the celebrity world.The show, dubbed Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening, is a three-part series that pairs celebrities with their offspring or parents in a test of how well they truly know one another. Each episode will feature three celebs vying to win cash for their chosen charities, promising viewers a mix of hearty chuckles and cringeworthy moments.

Grange Hill actor John Alford has been charged with six child sex offences. He has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.The actor, whose real name is John Shannon, joined the cast of Grange Hill in 1985 at the age of 11, taking on the role of Robbie Wright.

Manny Jacinto is looking back at his time on Top Gun: Maverick and saying he was not shocked his lines got cut from the film.

A man and a woman killed in a horrific house fire in Blackpool have been named, with heartbreaking tributes continuing to flood in for the pair.

The Dark Knight fans have taken to social media to celebrate the film’s 16-year anniversary, praising it as the “the greatest superhero movie” of all time.The second film in Christopher Nolan‘s Batman trilogy was released on Jul 18, 2008 and went on to gross over $1billion at the global box office from a production budget $185million.Starring Christian Bale as the titular vigilante, The Dark Knight sees Batman come face to with Heath Ledger’s sadistic Joker, who threatens to throw Gotham City into total chaos with a number of elaborate terrorist acts.Ledger, who passed away before the film’s release, received strong acclaim for his performance as The Joker, winning the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.On The Dark Knight‘s 16th anniversary, fans have been taking to social media to pay tribute to the film, which many consider to be the greatest superhero movie of all time.“The first comic book film to ever receive major Academy Awards recognition as well as the first comic book film to ever cross the $1B mark at the global box office,” one person posted on X. “The film completely revolutionised the superhero genre & modern day blockbuster filmmaking overall, becoming a massive critical, financial, & cultural phenomenon.“It is considered one of the greatest comic book films of all time, one of the greatest sequels ever made, & one of the best films of the 21st Century.

Viewership for the Republican National Convention rose slightly on its third night to 18 million, on the night that Sen. J.D. Vance gave his first speech as the vice presidential nominee, according to Nielsen.

Fleetwood Mac‘s ‘Rumors’, Lady Gaga‘s ‘ARTPOP’ and Beyoncé‘s ‘Lemonade’.The Record Plant is apparently shutting as “there is no money in the recording music business,” with studio engineer Gary Myerberg telling Los Angeles Magazine: “That’s basically like a flyer for your show. I don’t think there’s much hope for the recording industry in LA.

The Wrap.Born in Oak Park, Illinois, Newhart began his career as a stand up comedian in the 1950s, after a stint in the army (he served from 1952-54). He was known as “the funny guy in the barracks” during the Korean War, he told The Post in 2020. When he was working in Chicago at an accounting job, he started making humorous phone calls to a friend to pass the time and sending the recordings to radio stations.

EXCLUSIVE: Ruby Modine (Happy Death Day franchise) and Mikaela Hoover (Superman) have signed on to star in Dead Giveaway, a comedic thriller marking the feature debut of writer-director Ian Kimble.

Rio Ferdinand has reacted to Leny Yoro's move to Manchester United.The Lille centre-back has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford with the option for a further year. Yoro's move to Manchester will see United pay Lille an initial €62million (£52.2m) for the French defender with a further €8m (£6.7m) in add-ons.

Eager Cobra Kai enthusiasts have had their patience tested as Netflix dropped new episodes for the beloved series on Thursday (July 18), marking the end of a nearly two-year hiatus since the last series.

Steve Albini‘s “life and legacy” on his birthday.The producer and engineer tragically passed on May 7, 2024 from a heart attack. He played in plenty of bands signed to Touch and Go Records, including Big Black, who signed with the label around late 1985/early 1986.Now, the label is launching a campaign to turn Albini’s birthday – July 22nd – “into a worldwide celebration to honor his life and legacy.”They have called on fans to “flood stories and photos that capture the essence of Steve’s impact” using the hashtag #ThankyouSteveAlbini, adding: “Share pictures of his albums that shaped you, concert memories, or even handwritten notes that resonated deeply.

Maren Morris has addressed her wardrobe malfunction that has gone viral while she was on stage performing at a show.Earlier this month, the Texan singer performed as a part of Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July picnic concert in Camden, New Jersey. While singing on stage dressed in a black top and long denim skirt with a high leg slit on one side, her skirt kept opening while she walked, revealing her undergarments.Fan-captured footage of the moment made its way around on social media causing it to go viral. The malfunction occurred during Morris’ performance of her 2018 Zedd collab track ‘The Middle’.