Global popstar issues grovelling apology after police catch him drink-driving

Made In Korea. Read on for everything you need to know about the cast, plot, premiere date and more.Set in the ’70s, Made In Korea is billed by Disney+ as a crime thriller revolving around the tumultuous lives of Kitae, a man with ambitious goals for wealth and power, and Geonyoung, a prosecutor that stands in his way.

The Deputy Prime Minister has been spotted enjoying a rave in a DJ booth in Ibiza.

Aesthetician and TikTok influencer Sarah Maxwell, who has 332,000 followers, has shared an urgent warning about the dangers of using hot water bottles, electric blankets, space heaters or heating packs.

Travis lead Fran Healy has shared an emotional tale of how he managed to make Oasis legend Liam Gallagher shed a tear.

Noel Gallagher has given his first impromptu “interview” since Oasis reunited earlier this week – see what he had to say below.The Britpop band announced a huge run of comeback gigs on Tuesday (August 27), dubbed Oasis Live ’25. Set to take place next summer, the trek will see brothers Liam and Noel perform on stage together for the first time since 2009.On Wednesday (August 28), while seemingly out shopping at the Stone Island shop in London, Noel was approached for a chat by a man named Steve Sheward and his four children – he wholesomely explains to his kids that Noel is in his “legendary band”.During a chat – a portion of which was recorded and shared on X/Twitter – one of Shewards’ kids asked Noel why he fell out with Liam in the first place.

Anime enthusiasts, get ready for a treat as BBC iPlayer becomes the exclusive UK streaming home for the epic and much-loved anime series One Piece from Sunday, September 1.The long-running Japanese anime, with a whopping 1,085 episodes to its name, will be up for grabs at no cost this weekend. Get set for an anime marathon because by the end of 2024, fans will have access to 10 sagas of the series on iPlayer, with the initial drop featuring the first three sagas of over 200 English-dubbed episodes coming this Sunday.

A majority of Scots back the introduction of long-term rent controls to ease the country's housing crisis, a new poll has found.

Celtic standout Cameron Carter-Vickers is a major doubt for Sunday's clash with Rangers after being posted missing during the open session of their pre-match training ahead of the big one.

Scots Emmerdale star Natalie J Robb has revealed she feels "lucky to be alive" after her recent harrowing storyline. Best known to fans as Moria Dingle, who she's played on the ITV soap for the past 15 years, Natalie had viewers at the edge of their seats this week when her character suffered a terrifying seizure.

King Charles and his younger sibling Prince Andrew have been at odds for months over the occupancy of the 30-room Royal Lodge on the Windsor Park estate. It's rumoured that King Charles is eager to move the Duke of York onto new pastures, and he may even have a replacement in mind.

Kate Garraway extended her support to Claire Croucher on Friday morning's episode of Good Morning Britain as the mother expressed her profound sorrow over her daughter Leah's death.

ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin has claimed that an offer from HYBE, which owns the K-pop agency, to continue producing for NewJeans is “unreasonable” in a new statement.Today (August 30), Min Hee-jin released a statement saying that she would not be signing a contract offered to her by HYBE that would allow her to continue producing for NewJeans, claiming that the terms of the contract are “unreasonable”.The contract offered to Min allegedly would retain the ex-ADOR CEO to produce for the girl group from August 27 to November 1. The music executive has claimed that “it is unrealistic to expect the successful completion of crucial production tasks, such as preparing for NewJeans’ world tour in 2025, under such a short-term contract”, per The Korea Herald.Min has also claimed that the proposed contract contains “harmful” clauses not found in other contracts issued by ADOR or its parent company, HYBE.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Two of South Korea’s biggest male stars Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung will go head-to-head in “Made in Korea,” an upcoming crime series. Set in the turbulent 1970s, “Made in Korea” is a crime thriller about Kitae, a man consumed with a desire for wealth and power, and Geonyoung, a stalwart prosecutor that stands in his way. Constantly at loggerheads, the pair find themselves involved in an era-defining incident that will forever change their futures.

Griff has shared a sparkly and glittery cover of Charli XCX‘s ‘Apple’ for triple j‘s Like A Version series – watch the performance below.Today (August 30), triple j has shared Griff’s enthralling take on the popular ‘Brat’ cut, recorded during her recent visit to Australia. The cover sees Griff and her backing band deliver an ethereal version of the hit song with a heavy emphasis on dreamy synths and wavy cymbals.Watch Griff cover Charli XCX’s ‘Apple’ below.Griff has also spoken about her decision to cover the track, telling triple j in a follow-up interview: “I just think that what Charli’s done with this album and with ‘Brat’ has been so inspiring.”She added: “It’s been such a cultural movement and as a fellow female pop girl, I love it.

“General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor pleaded not guilty Thursday in a Los Angeles court.Robert Barceleau and Sergio Estrada, both 18, entered the pleas through attorneys to charges of murder, grand theft and attempted robbery.A third defendant, Frank Olano, 22, charged with being an accessory after the fact, also pleaded not guilty.A fourth, Leonel Gutierrez, charged with grand theft and attempted robbery but not with killing Wactor, is expected to enter a plea next month.Emails sent to the LA County Public Defender’s Office seeking comment from the men’s attorneys were not immediately returned.Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three thieves stealing the catalytic converter from his car on May 25. Police and prosecutors said the 37-year-old had left work at a downtown LA rooftop bar with a coworker when he saw three men who had hoisted his car.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The Tokyo International Film Festival will launch its first Women’s Empowerment section. This year’s edition of the festival will also showcase the works of (male) director Irie Yu in its Nippon Cinema Now strand. Film festivals in Asia have been slower than their North American and European counterparts to bake diversity, equality and inclusion principles into their structures and selections.

Alex Ritman Esther McGregor was sure she’d screwed up her audition to Pedro Almodovar’s hotly-anticipated English-language debut “The Room Next Door.” Shooting a short film at the time (as a favor) and not feeling too hot about it, the hyper-creative and delightfully energetic actress, model, musician and tattoo artist (and unashamed “Nepo Baby” — more on that later) hadn’t really been paying attention to the projects she’d been invited to tape for. So she gave the lines that had been sent a quick read — perhaps not with the usual care and attention she might have usually — and emailed over the recording.

We’ve teamed up with Aldi to help your family battle those back-to-school blues - with £1,000 worth of shopping vouchers up for grabs! Aldi will be giving 10 lucky readers £100 worth of shopping vouchers to help you grab the back-to-school essentials. Whether you’re shopping for a super school selection of lunch box must-haves or delicious breakfasts to make them jump out of bed, this handy voucher will help make the new term a little easier.The competition comes as Aldi relaunches its popular back-to-school lunchbox range, saving parents up to 59% compared to pricier alternatives.The savvy selection ensures high-quality taste and essential nutrients to keep little ones energised throughout the day at a fraction of the price.

Slash’s stepdaughter, Lucy-Bleu Knight, has been shared.It was announced last month that Knight had died on July 19 at the age of 25. Initially, no further information about her passing was shared publicly, and Knight’s family requested that “social media speculation be kept to a minimum as they grieve and process this devastating loss”.Now, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner has shared a statement, announcing the cause and manner of her death.According to the report shared yesterday (August 29), the department “determined the cause of death for 25-year-old Lucy-Bleu Knight as hydrogen sulphide toxicity”. It continued: “The manner of death is suicide.”Hydrogen sulphide is a colourless, highly toxic gas that can be recognised by its pungent rotten egg odour at low concentrations.

Netflix Spanish series Elite, has died at the age of 41 after reportedly collapsing on a beach.Spain’s national union of actors and actresses confirmed Ortega’s death in an obituary this week.“From the Unión de Actores y Actrices, we send our most sincere condolences to the actor’s family and friends,” it read (via Deadline)There are differing accounts concerning the cause of Ortega’s death. Initial reports had suggested Ortega had drowned, but it’s since been reported that he collapsed on Zahora beach in Barbate early Sunday evening (September 25).Olive Press Spain, an English-language publication in Spain, reported that Ortega went into cardiac arrest and that paramedics spent up to 30 minutes attempting to revive him.One of the longest-running shows on Netflix, teen drama Elite follows the lives of three working-class students who enroll at an elite school through a scholarship program, where they navigate relationships and other tribulations with their wealthy classmates.Alongside Ortega, the series also starred Itzan Escamilla, Miguel Bernardeau, Maria Pedraza, Miguel Herran, Jaime Lorente, Álvaro Rico, Arón Piper, and Mine El Hammani.Elite’s debuted in 2018 and concluded with its eighth season, which released all eight episodes on Netflix on 26 July 2024.In a statement in October, co-creator Carlos Montero said: “We ended on a high note.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Netflix has revealed a trailer for its hit Korean mystery series “Gyeongseong Creature” ahead of the upload of its second season on Sept. 27. The first season was set in 1945, during the Japanese occupation of Seoul, then known as Gyeongseong.

Meghan Markle reportedly had an emotional reaction when she was largely blamed for Prince Harry stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their intention to step down as senior working royals in January 2020, with their final royal engagement taking place just two months later.They then relocated to the US with their young son, Archie, shortly after. Despite the decision being a joint one, with the couple stating they wanted to "work to become financially independent", Meghan has often been singled out as the reason behind Harry's departure from his senior royal role. In the 2020 book 'Finding Freedom', which Harry and Meghan are said to have had no involvement in, author Omid Scobie claimed that Meghan expressed her feelings about being blamed during a conversation with a friend.

Naman Ramachandran African streamer Showmax has secured rights to adapt the hit format “The Office” for South African audiences, in partnership with BBC Studios. The localized version will debut on both Showmax and kykNET, DStv’s Afrikaans channel. Rapid Blue, part of BBC Studios’ international production network, is set to begin production in 2025.

King of Queens star Leah Remini and her husband Angelo Pagan have announced their split after 21 years of marriage.The couple, who have been together for a total of 28 years, shared the shock news in a joint statement on Instagram as they revealed the reason their relationship broke down. It began: "Well, here we are. After 28 years together and 21 years of marriage, we have decided to file for divorce.This decision came after a lot of thought and care, and as hard as divorce is, we are approaching this with a positive outlook because we know it's what's best for us.

James Bay has shared a new single co-written by The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers – listen to ‘Easy Distraction’ below.The collaborative, upbeat guitar anthem serves as the second preview of Bay’s fourth studio album ‘Changes All The Time’, which is out on September 20 via Mercury/EMI (pre-order here).“For every mistake, I’ll give you my hand/ Just promise to hold it wherever we land,” the musician sings in the soaring track’s breakdown before it builds up to a reverb-drenched solo.“The song is about realising too late that someone means so much to you, but you still want to show them and let them know,” Bay explained. “It’s exploring how, in the face of adversity we can still reach out, we can still connect.”As for working with Flowers, the artist said: “I found out from a mutual friend that Brandon was interested in writing with newer artists, so I jumped at the chance and went to work with him in Park City, Utah over in America.“It was an unbelievable experience and insight into writing with one of my heroes.

If you're looking for a timeless autumn wardrobe staple, look no further than the classic trench coat.The Burberry trench might be the ultimate dream for fashion enthusiasts, but at just shy of £2,000, it's not exactly budget-friendly. Fear not — we've found an affordable alternative that doesn't skimp on style.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Adding to its new scripted TV offer, France TV Distribution is launching sales on Season 2 of OCS Signature drama-comedy “The Aerobics Project” (“Toutouyoutou”), a fun, light dramedy set in a 1982 France in thrall of American pop culture, including aerobics. Created by writing team Maxime Donzel and Géraldine de Margerie as well as David Coujard, the first season of “The Aerobics Project” began with dowdy fortysomething housewife Karine (Claire Dumas), living in Blagnac, a humdrum suburb of Toulouse, southern France, save for being the birthplace of French aeronautics. One day she stumbles open-mouthed on an aerobics class taught be a rangy instructor Jane (aLEXIA Barlier), who’s just arrived from the U.S.

Dennis Harvey Film Critic Though it was hardly the first thriller to portray domesticity imperiled by an artificially intelligent “helper” (you may recall trapped Julie Christie in 1977’s “Demon Seed,” for starters), the runaway success of 2022’s “M3GAN” certainly lent that concept new commercial appeal. Unsurprisingly, Blumhouse isn’t waiting for next summer’s “M3GAN 2.0” to capitalize on its own success.

LOS ANGELES — One of two doctors charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death is set to appear Friday in a federal court in Los Angeles, where he is expected to plead guilty to conspiring to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine.Dr. Mark Chavez, 54, of San Diego, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors earlier this month and would be the third person to plead guilty in the aftermath of the “Friends” star’s fatal overdose last year.Chavez agreed to cooperate with prosecutors as they pursue others, including the doctor Chavez worked with to sell ketamine to Perry.

Good Morning Britain's Richard Arnold made a surprising confession about his personal life on the show.The 54-year-old TV personality was back in the ITV studio on Friday, August 30, to discuss the latest celebrity news with co-hosts Kate Garraway and Adil Ray. However, he unexpectedly revealed that he had a minor disagreement with his long-term partner Stuart before coming to work. While discussing a social media post by Rod Stewart denying any discord with his wife Penny Lancaster, Richard admitted: "My other half and I have fallen out over a shower attachment", which left his colleagues in fits of laughter.

Noel Gallagher spilled the beans on one of rock and roll's most notorious splits, revealing that a row over an ad in an Oasis tour programme was the catalyst to their breakup.The guitarist, 57 – who this week announced a sensational comeback with his brother, Liam, 51– explained, back in 2011, that his exit from the band spiralled from a disagreement over Liam's demands for free promotion for his clothing line. Noel left the group in 2009 after years of tension between him and his brother.

Applications are now open for an apprenticeship scheme at the Manchester Evening News and Financial Times.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock has opened up about the trials of new married life with footballer hubby Andre Gray, revealing it's not been an easy ride. Despite tying the knot in June and being together since 2016, their initial marital year has thrown them some curveballs, especially since Andre transferred to Saudi Pro League team Al-Riyadh last September while Leigh-Anne stayed back in the UK. Having risen through teams like Shrewsbury Town, Luton, Brentford, Burnley, and Watford, Andre had most of his career rooted in England until a stint in Greece with Aris Saloniki in July 2022.

A gripping new horror film made for less than $1,000 is proving to be a social media sensation, racking up over 600,000 views on YouTube and sparking rave reviews from TikTokers.

A pensioner who has seen his rent more than double says he now feels like a "prisoner in his own home". Robert Felstead, 64, a retired train driver from Nottingham, has seen his rent soar from £350 to £750 a month over the last five years.

Kate Garraway comforted a tearful Claire Croucher on Friday's episode of Good Morning Britain as she discussed the tragic death of her daughter, Leah. Overcome with emotion, Claire and her spouse John shared their story publicly for the first time since they lost their daughter two years prior.