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Amanda Holden has revealed her husband Chris Hughes has a 'free pass' to date, Rachel Riley.

against former Grammy Awards CEO Neil Portnow, accusing him of a 2018 sexual assault, and against the Recording Academy for negligence.The woman, who was not named, filed the lawsuit in state Supreme Court in Manhattan under the Adult Survivors Act.The measure, passed last year, created a temporary window for those who allege sexual assault to file past the state’s usual deadlines.In the lawsuit, the woman, described as an internationally known musician who once played at Carnegie Hall, said she met Portnow in early 2018 and had set up a meeting to interview him at his hotel in New York City later that year.She said he gave her something to drink at the meeting that made her intermittently lose consciousness and that he then proceeded to assault her.A spokesperson for Portnow, who stepped down as the CEO in 2019, said in an email that the accusations were “completely false” and “undoubtedly motivated by Mr.

Metallica is swooping into Detroit’s Ford Field for two huge concerts with special guests Pantera, Mammoth WVH, Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills on select dates as part of their ongoing ‘M72 Tour.’While on the road, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers promise that no two shows in a city will have any repeats; therefore, the Friday and Sunday shows will be wholly different experiences.And if you want to go — either one night or both Friday and Sunday — last-minute tickets are still available.Some are quite cheap, too.At the time of publication, two-day passes can be scooped up for as low as $48 before fees on Vivid Seats.Single-day passes start at $46 before fees on Vivid Seats.Therefore, buying tix for both Friday and Sunday is a true steal.Need a bit more information before committing?We’ve got all the details you’re looking for and more about seeing Metallica’s ‘M72 Tour’ at the Lions’ Ford Field on Nov. 10 and Nov.

Irina Shayk knows what she’s doing.

Jace Evans is back to a better place in his life — now that he’s far away from his mother and her scary husband. The 14-year-old now has zero contact with Jenelle Evans or his stepdad in the weeks after David Eason was charged with child abuse for an incident involving the teen.

Get ready for some intense conversations on next week’s episode of The Kardashians!

Girl, what??

Sean Burke has a bone to pick with Braunwyn Windham-Burke.

Kim Kardashian did it! After years of vowing never to get ink because she didn’t want to “put a bumper sticker on a Bentley,” the 42-year-old reality star finally got her first tattoo!

Coronation Street star Sally Carman-Duttine appears to have hinted she had to 'compromise' with her co-star husband as she started to get into the Christmas spirit early. The actress is clearly eagerly awaiting the upcoming season after previously being seen drinking out of a festive-themed mug.

Rail services at Manchester Victoria are facing long delays this evening following a points failure. All lines are currently blocked between Rochdale and Manchester Victoria tonight (Thursday November 9), causing delays of up to 45 minutes, according to Northern Rail.

The owner of a Manchester city centre hotel has been jailed after claiming thousands of pounds from the government's Eat Out To Help Out scheme - despite not serving food. Shahid Naseeb Ahmed, owner of Merchants Hotel on Back Piccadilly, also claimed for two businesses, despite only owning one, in what was described as a 'systematic, deliberate and planned' fraud.

A woman who alleged she was drugged and raped by Lawrence Jones in his flat in Salford in 1993 told a jury she went to the police because she thought the UKFast founder was a 'serial rapist'.

Entrances and Exits.” “My book is a hymn to the irrational, the senseless spirit that breaks the whole into pieces, a reflection on the seemingly absurd difficulties that intrude upon us all,” Richards, 74, writes in the book’s introduction, per People. “It’s like Harpo Marx turning us about, shaking up my plans, throwing me for a loop. Upset and turmoil is with us all the time.”“It’s at the basis of comedy.

Hozier is back by popular demand.Following a successful 2023 tour, the Irish singer announced a second 39-concert leg of his ‘Unreal Unearth Tour’ with special guest Allison Russell on select dates from April through September 2024.Along the way, he’ll play not one, not two, not three, not four but five (!) concerts in New York.First up, Hozier will stop into Saratoga Springs’ Saratoga Performing Arts Center on May 19.Soon after that, the “Take Me To Church” crooner hits Syracuse’s Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater on May 21, Forest Hills’ Forest Hills Stadium on June 4-5 and Bethel’s Bethel Woods Performing Arts Center on July 27.The tour is in support of Hozier’s critically acclaimed 2023 album “Unreal Unearth;” the New York Post called the record a “fantastic, sonically diverse offering from a constantly maturing artist.”And if you missed Hozier in 2023, you can grab your 2024 tickets as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Nov. 17, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.Batter up, baseball fans.Right before spring training kicks into high gear, Hozier will headline at Tempe, AZ’s annual Innings Festival at Tempe Beach Park on Feb.

People, while looking back at her time on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.” “I literally looked like Carrot Top, the comedian. My hair was too red, and when I did Botox, I became the spawn of Satan with pointy eyebrows,” the “Little House on the Prairie” star laughed. “I had no facial expression, which is anathema considering what I do for a living.” Gilbert also admitted it was “exhausting keeping up that kind of façade.” ” I was very insecure,” she added.According to “The Miracle Worker” star, her husband Timothy Busfield, helped her let go of the desire to look young.

sued by a former music executive who says he sexually assaulted her and derailed her career.Drew Dixon filed the lawsuit Wednesday in a New York federal court. Dixon, who worked for Reid when he was chief executive of Arista Records, alleges that Reid sexually assaulted her twice in 2001 and later cut her budget and sidelined artists when she rebuffed his continuing advances.Dixon left Arista in 2002 and contends that her “meteoric trajectory” in the music business was cut short by Reid’s harassment.“This litigation is not only about the horrific physical assaults that Ms.

transformed from dreamboat to daredevil when he scaled the Empire State Building.Well, at least 18 floors of it.The Oscar-winning actor’s career reached new heights at the New York landmark as he pulled off the awe-inspiring stunt to announce his band Thirty Seconds to Mars’ upcoming “Seasons” world tour.Their fearless frontman said of his Empire State stunt, “The building is a testament of all the things that can be done in the world if we put our minds to it, which is largely the inspiration behind our most recent album, ‘It’s the End of the World but It’s a Beautiful Day.’ ”Leto — who is the first person to ever legally climb to the top of the Empire State Building, according to building officials — scaled from floors 86 to 104 on the east side of the landmark. His 20-minute hike took the “Dallas Buyers Club” actor some 1,300 feet up in the sky.After a performance at the top of the Empire State Building, Leto spoke about his bucket-list adventure on the “Today” show.“I was more excited than nervous, to tell you the truth,” he said.

the legendary “Sex and the City” costume designer, discussed returning to the series’ sequel and auctioning off Carrie Bradshaw’s Eiffel Tower bag. It’s for sale until Nov. 11.

Venom: Let There Be Carnage.” While the actors strike effectively ended on Wednesday night, its reverberations will be felt for years. Many films slated for 2024 were in the middle of production when the labor dispute began 119 days ago — and will be forced to change their release dates.

new comings and goings. They’ve also set up some very interesting new scenarios, some of which hint that Abigail Deveraux could be making her way back to Salem.“Days of Our Lives” spoilers suggest that Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) may be making yet another big career move. Now that Gwen has left Salem and Xander (Paul Telfer) is about to take his place as Victor Kiriakis’ biological son, the newspaper is up for grabs.

As you probably have heard by now, writer Tom Perrota, the author of 1998’s novel “Election,” which was adapted into a very successful feature film by filmmaker Alexander Payne, has written the sequel, 2022’s book “Tracy Flick Can’t Win.” And some years back, it was announced that Payne and Reese Witherspoon would reunite to adapt that book into a movie. READ MORE: ‘The Holdovers’ Review: Alexander Payne & Paul Giamatti Reunite For A ’70s Nostalgia Dramedy [Telluride] Some thought it would be Payne’s next movie.

Mike White‘s “The White Lotus” was initially supposed to be a one-off for HBO. But after it won over audiences in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the network changed its pans.

How long has it been since the last case of TV’s favorite agoraphobic detective, Adrian Monk? About fourteen years, which is why Peacock has a new movie starring Tony Shalhoub’s beloved character coming out next month. “Mr.

Kim Kardashian is no stranger to the spotlight and has always been known for her pristine image and glamorous lifestyle. In the past, she famously said she’d never put a “bumper sticker on a Bentley,” implying she’d never get a tattoo.

Tallulah Willis, the youngest daughter of iconic actor Bruce Willis, shared an emotional update on her father’s health. The star was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) earlier this year, a rare and aggressive cognitive disease that has posed significant challenges for the family.In a heartwarming conversation with Drew Barrymore, Tallulah bravely discussed her father’s condition, emphasizing the importance of awareness and the enduring power of love.Bruce Willis, known for his legendary roles in action-packed blockbusters and beloved films, is now facing an entirely different battle that doesn’t involve stunts or explosions but rather the gradual decline of his cognitive abilities.

Ivanka Trump is in New York, testifying in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial. She spent five hours on a witness stand and was the last member of her family to testify on the trial. Over the course of her testimony, Ivanka made it clear that she hasn’t been involved in the Trump Organization since her father became president.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Vito Coppola's sweet nickname for Ellie Leech has been revealed.

East Kilbride boss Mick Kennedy has held further talks with Clyde over the vacant manager position at the club - and it is understood the job is his if he wants it.

Chris Harris has shared a health update on the cricket legend Freddie Flintoff after he was involved in a horror crash that left him fighting for his life.

Police officers called to a disturbance in Hamilton found a woman bleeding heavily from a head wound.

Livingston have appointed Alloa Athletic boss Brian Rice as their new assistant manager.

Livingston have appointed Brian Rice as a first-team coach with the experienced former Hamilton Accies boss leaving his role as manager of League One side Alloa Athletic to take up the role.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has shared a health update with worried fans as she had her eighth and final chemotherapy treatment.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic These weren’t your grandfather’s CMA Awards… or even yours, from, say five years ago. A new generation has been firmly installed, between the big look for Lainey Wilson, who is only on her second major-label album but was named entertainer of the year, and other winners from Luke Combs to Hardy, who were also unknown a decade ago. When Chris Stapleton suddenly nearly seems like the “old guard” after only six years of accruing awards, things have changed.

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