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More than a dozen GP surgeries in Greater Manchester received an “inadequate” or “requires improvement” rating in their latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

EXCLUSIVE: Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil, John Berendt’s 1994 bestselling book and Pulitzer Prize finalist is being developed into a new musical by playwright Taylor Mac, with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, choreography by Tanya Birl and Sarah O’Gleby and direction by Rob Ashford.

ScotRail is reminding customers in Carstairs, Carluke, Wishaw, and Motherwell to plan ahead and know their travel options during major improvement works at Carstairs, beginning this weekend.

A senior manager with Scotland’s environment agency falsely claimed that a company boss threatened to dump medical waste in hospital car parks.

Tom Cruise has discussed how he “got emotional” in his Top Gun: Maverick reunion with Val Kilmer.The actor, who reprised his role as Peter “Maverick” Mitchell from the 1986 film Top Gun, appeared in a brief scene with Kilmer in the new film.Kilmer played Tom “Iceman” Kazansky in the original film, but only returned for a cameo in the new film after being diagnosed with cancer in 2015 and now speaking with a voice box.“I just want to say that was pretty emotional. I’ve known Val for decades,” Cruise said on Jimmy Kimmel Live! recently.“For him to come back and play that character… he’s such a powerful actor that he instantly became that character again.

Michael B. Jordan had an interesting run-in with a former classmate on the red carpet during a screening for his film, in Atlanta, GeorgiaThe 36-year-old stars as boxer Adonis in the film, which also marks his directorial debut.

Concerns are growing for a young East Kilbride man who hasn't been seen since Sunday night.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a teenager from North Lanarkshire who has been reported missing.

Adele is engaged to her partner Rich Paul, according to reports.The ’30’ singer is said to have been dating the sports agent since 2021. Last year, the pair moved in together into the former home of Sylvester Stallone in Beverly Hills in Los Angeles County, California (via the Independent).Now, multiple outlets have reported that Adele and Paul are engaged to be married. Deux Moi cites a “very reliable source” who claims the couple are “planning a summer wedding”.

AMC Theatres announced the upcoming launch of its new supermarket line of microwave and ready-to-eat popcorn, which will be exclusively available at Walmart starting March 11, the day before the Academy Awards. The AMC popcorn will be available in classic butter, extra butter and lightly salted flavors, with microwave boxes being sold at an MSRP of $4.98 and ready-to-eat bags being sold at $3.98.

Kendrick Lamar, Caroline Polachek and Weyes Blood are among a host of new names to be announced for Roskilde Festival’s massive 2023 line-up.The festival will return to Denmark between June 24-July 1 this year, with the list of headliners including Blur, Queens Of The Stone Age, Christine And The Queens, Rosalía and more.Now, a host of new names have been added to the bill including headliner Lamar. Joining him, Polachek and Weyes Blood will be Special Interest, Code Orange and more.Roskilde Festival’s head of programming, Anders Wahrén, said of the announcement: “This announcement features some of the most vehement vocalists and powerful performers right now, acts whom in each their own way convey hope, meaning and change.

Pet Shop Boys‘ Neil Tennant wrote and sent to the late Janice Long in the ’80s has been discovered at a record shop in Altrincham, Trafford.As BBC News reports, the frontman thanked the Radio 1 DJ for playing the synth-pop duo’s debut single ‘West End Girls’ in the note, which was found in a 12-inch vinyl edition of the track.The letter is dated “12 April, 1984” – three days after the song was released.Tennant, who worked as a journalist at Smash Hits at the time, provided some information on how he and bandmate Chris Lowe had recorded ‘West End Girls’ with producer Bobby Orlando after meeting him in New York.“We’ve now recorded over half an album and are due to go back to New York quite soon to finish it,” he continued in the unearthed letter.“Anyway, hope you like the 12″ I’ve enclosed and thanks for playing ‘West End Girls’ on Thursday. As far as I’m concerned, you’re now an honorary Pet Shop Girl!” See an image in the tweet below.A letter written by Pet Shop Boys star Neil Tennant, thanking Radio 1's Janice Long for playing the band's debut single (“West End Girls”) in 1984.

K.J. Yossman Sophie Hinchliffe – best known as “cleanfluencer” Mrs Hinch – has signed with global talent management company YMU. Hinchliffe has amassed over 4.6 million Instagram followers with her cleaning tips and tricks as well as releasing over six best-selling books, her own podcast and a product line with U.K. grocery chain Tesco. She has also been a P&G ambassador since 2018. Now she is set to explore how to further develop her brand in entertainment, publishing, IP, and social strategy with the agency. “I am so excited to be starting this new chapter at YMU,” said Hinchliffe. “I promised myself in 2023 that I would try my best to push myself that little bit more out of my comfort zone and try some new things. I think YMU is the perfect partner to help me along that journey. Let’s do this!”

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes appeared to aim a subtle dig at Barcelona manager Xavi as he celebrated the Reds' Carabao Cup final win over Newcastle.

Is it easy to get the attention of Rivers Cuomo from Weezer? No. Is it possible? Yes. Persistence is key.

The Southbank Centre in London has announced a celebration of the 50th anniversary of David Bowie’s ‘Aladdin Sane’ album, with talks, performances and a two month exhibition exploring the record’s iconic artwork.“We’re honoured to pay tribute to David Bowie, who made his Southbank Centre debut in 1969”, says the venue’s Artistic Director Mark Ball. “The ‘Aladdin Sane’ album cover portrait is considered to be one of the most influential pop culture images of the past half century, and the music remains fresh and contemporary, so we wanted to recognise this major anniversary and reflect on the album and its artwork’s enduring legacy”.“It’s a work that continues to inspire today’s contemporary artists and the gender fluidity of the images still resonate deeply in queer culture in the UK and across the world”, he adds.The artwork exhibition will run from 6 Apr to 28 May, and has been curated by Chris Duffy, son of the photographer who took the distinctive lightning flash portrait, Brian Duffy.

Lorraine Kelly surprised ITV viewers when she was mysteriously forced to drop out of her hosting duties last minute.The beloved presenter, who was swiftly replaced by Ranvir Singh for three days last week, has confirmed she fell ill with norovirus, which saw her turn a "greenish putty colour" moments before she was due on-air.In the video below, Lorraine opened up about her contracting the virus, and how one particular star became the perfect remedy.I've been doing breakfast TV for almost forty years, but last week was the first time ever I had to be sent home from my work!I felt a bit queasy in the car on the way in but thought I would be OK once I had some breakfast and a quick coffee. Sadly, when I was in our morning meeting I went a sort of greenish putty colour and thought I was going to pass out.Worried that it might be a bug I could pass on, we all agreed (reluctantly) that I should go home.I was so disappointed as I'd obviously done all my homework for the show and was really looking forward to it.

A man accused of attempting to rape a teenage girl in woodlands in Tameside has been found not guilty.

Miley Cyrus has shared the 11-song tracklist for new album ‘Endless Summer Vacation’, revealing collaborations with Sia and Brandi Carlile.‘Endless Summer Vacation’ is set to arrive on March 10 via Columbia. Cyrus announced the record – the follow-up 2020’s ‘Plastic Hearts’ – last month, describing it as her “love letter to LA”.In a press release, it’s noted that the “very personal” LP finds Cyrus at her “strongest and most confident”, with both the music and its accompanying imagery reflecting “the strength she’s found in focusing on both her physical and mental well-being”.After its first single, ‘Flowers’, hit the top of the charts in the US, Cyrus has now revealed the 10 other tracks that will join it on her eighth studio album.Check out the tracklist and the video used to announce it below.A post shared by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus)1. ‘Flowers’2. ‘Jaded’3. ‘Rose Colored Lenses’4. ‘Thousand Miles’ (feat. Brandi Carlile)5. ‘You’6. ‘Handstand’ 7. ‘River’8. ‘Violet Chemistry’9. ‘Muddy Feet’ (feat. Sia)10. ‘Wildcard’11. ‘Island’12. ‘Wonder Woman’ 13. ‘Flowers (Demo)’Cyrus’ new era was ushered in just before Christmas, when posters branded “NEW YEAR, NEW MILEY” started popping up around LA. She later revealed ‘Flowers’ during the NBC event broadcast Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party, which she co-hosted with Dolly Parton.

Reading & Leeds Festival have added 80 new names to their 2023 line-up including Rina Sawayama, Sleep Token and Yard Act – see the full list below.As announced in December, the festivals will return for 2023 on the weekend of August 25-27, and be headlined by Lewis Capaldi, Foals, Billie Eilish, The Killers, Sam Fender and Imagine Dragons.

Ok Taecyeon has signed a contract with US talent agency WME (William Morris Endeavour).On February 27, the 34-year-old idol-actor, best known for being a member of K-pop boyband 2PM and starring in the hit K-drama Vincenzo, shared via his South Korean agency 51K that he had signed with William Morris Endeavour for his US activities.“We are happy that Taecyeon, who has been expanding his reach as an actor thorough various projects including Vincenzo, Hansan: Rising Dragon, Blind, and more, signed a formal agent contract with WME, one of the representative agencies in the United States,” said 51K, per No Cut News, as translated by Soompi. “Please continue to cheer on Taecyeon’s activities in the future.”Taecyeon also shared: “I’m excited and happy to take on a new challenge.

American Idol host Katy Perry broke down crying on a recent episode after a survivor of a school shooting auditioned.21-year-old Trey Louis from Texas auditioned for the show’s current 21st season, sharing a rendition of Whiskey Myers’ track ‘Stone’ for judges Perry, Lionel Richie and country singer Luke Bryan.Before his performance, Louis revealed that he is a survivor of the Santa Fe school shooting of 2018, which left eight students and two teachers dead.“I’m from Santa Fe, Texas,” he told the judges and audience. In May 2018, a gunman walked into my school.“I was in Art Room 1. He shot up Art Room 2 before he made his way to Art Room 1.

Tomorrow X Together (TXT) have unveiled a special new version of their ‘The Name Chapter: Temptation’ B-side ‘Happy Fools’.On February 28, the K-pop quintet dropped the new version of ‘Happy Fools’ via their official YouTube channel alongside a special clip of the group performing the track.The new version of ‘Happy Fools’, which was first released as part of their January mini-album ‘The Name Chapter: Temptation’ and originally featured Coi Leray trades the American rapper’s verse for a new self-written rap by member Yeonjun.“Don’t wanna do my thing, I won’t regret it / I’ll be the laziest Superman so follow me / The pleasant taste of laziness / Is very sweet / A dream-like guilty pleasure is right in front of me,” they sing in the chorus.The new video is part of TXT’s ongoing ‘2023 Dream Week’ event, which will lead up to their upcoming fourth anniversary as a group on March 4. The boyband have already released a string of special content, including rehearsal videos from their 2022 ‘Act: Love Sick’ world tour.Last week, TXT released a re-make of the 1990s song ‘Goodbye Now’ by South Korean music duo 015B in collaboration with Naver Webtoons for the upcoming finale of Love Revolution, an original comic series on the platform.The new collaboration arrived just a month after the release of ‘The Name Chapter: Temptation’, which was led by the title track ‘Sugar Rush Ride’.

Loose Women's Frankie Bridge described filming the ITV daytime show as "therapy" as she opened up on her relationship with her fellow panelists during an exclusive chat with OK!. Frankie, who is married to footballer Wayne Bridge, is a regular on Loose Women, but she got her first taste of life in the limelight at just 12 years old, as part of the teenage band S Club Juniors. She then went on to enjoy massive success as part of The Saturdays, before embarking on a successful TV career.

Bon Iver have announced a 2023 summer tour of the United States. The 10-date August run will follow four Australian shows in March and eight European performances in June.

A 34-year-old man has appeared in court in private charged with the murder of Thomas O’Rourke.

School pupils took over a popular Castle Douglas restaurant for the day.

Madonna has paid a heartfelt tribute to her late brother Anthony Ciccone. Over the weekend, a representative for the Queen of Pop's family announced that Anthony had died on Friday at the age of 66. No cause of death was given.

Madonna is thanking God she has her “creative life” to keep her going as she mourns her brother. The grief-torn Queen of Pop, 64, broke her silence on Monday (27. 02.

Dr. Dre has nothing but praise for Michael B. Jordan's monumental efforts on.

KOZ Entertainment will be debuting its first K-pop boyband in the coming months.On February 28, SpoTV News reported that a new boy band produced by Block B rapper, producer and KOZ Entertainment founder Zico would be making their debut this May. In response to reports, representatives the K-pop label shared that it is indeed “gearing up for [the boy group’s debut in] the first half of this year,” as translated by Soompi.However, KOZ did not confirm nor deny SpoTV News’ claims that the forthcoming act is scheduled to debut in May, instead saying: “The exact debut date will be revealed after it is confirmed.”Zico had previously teased the upcoming act during HYBE’s 2022 briefing.

GOT7 member and soloist BamBam has begun sharing details of his forthcoming studio album ‘Sour & Sweet’, due out in March.On February 28, the Thai-born K-pop singer took to Twitter to unveil the release details of his next solo record, which he began teasing a day prior. According to the newly uploaded posters, BamBam will be releasing his debut studio album ‘Sour & Sweet’ on March 28 at 6PM KST.

Next week on Coronation Street Amy Barlow wakes up, hungover and with no memory of how she got into bed in harrowing scenes. In the garage, a hungover Aaron feels wretched.

Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke feels about Warner Bros. making competing projects based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings.” Salke, who has held the top content job at Amazon since 2018, walked a Monday red carpet for the premiere of Michael B. Jordan’s “Creed III” where she spoke with Variety about last week’s news that Warner Bros. had secured film rights to some of Tolkien’s books. One of Salke’s defining moves at Amazon was to secure television rights to the same literary works, which she achieved at great expense. The first season of Amazon’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” premiered in 2022 with a big global marketing push and critical acclaim — as well as a reported budget north of $450 million for the first batch of episodes. Previously, Warner Bros. pushed out two massively successful film franchises with auteur Peter Jackson beginning in 2001. Those films grossed over $5 billion at the worldwide box office and brought home a best picture Oscar for one of the entries.

Dancing with the Stars pro Peta Murgatroyd put her own spin on Rihanna‘s Halftime Show performance from the 2023 Super Bowl.

 star Ellen Pompeo, co-star Debbie Allen is sure this won't be her final time on the long-running medical drama.Speaking with ET's Nischelle Turner on the red carpet at the premiere of at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood on Monday, Allen opened up about Pompeo's exit — and some of the chatter from fans who were a little disappointed that her departure didn't get a bit more fanfare in the episode.«A lot of people have a lot to say,» Allen quipped. «You know, Meredith Grey is taking a journey to another direction, [but] she's still alive.