How to score 47 days off as holiday in 2023 using just 19 days of annual leave

In the aftermath of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and elsewhere, gun reform continues to be a constant point of debate in the U.S., many are now advocating for red flag laws. But, in an interview with NBC Nightly News host Lester Holt this week, Attorney General Merrick Garland admitted that flagging signs of violence can be a bit hard for the DOJ.Though the interview was largely about the ongoing investigations into former president Donald Trump and others surrounding the events of Jan.

LOVE Island has been hit with more than 5,000 Ofcom complaints over just five days. The five days have seen some Snog, Marry, Pie cause a huge stir amongst fans, getting a huge number of complaints after it aired.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeTelevision icon Norman Lear is celebrating his 100th birthday on Wednesday with some big news befitting the legend: ABC has revealed plans to celebrate Lear’s centennial with a primetime special this fall. Variety has exclusively learned that ABC will air “Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter” on Thursday, Sept.

Amber Dowling Growing up is hard. And if you’re a young girl looking for relatable content about friends, shifting family dynamics and staying true to yourself in this digital world, you’d be hard pressed to find many solid viewing options.

Tesco has announced it will be giving away free kids meal this summer in every cafe across Scotland - but there is a catch.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentLast week, the French government reappointed Dominique Boutonnat for a second three-year term as president of the National Film Board (CNC), the country’s most powerful film institution, in a controversial decision that illustrates the country’s halfhearted embrace of the #MeToo movement.Boutonnat, a former producer and financier with close ties with newly reelected French president Emmanuel Macron, was indicted in February 2021 for alleged sexual assault of his 22-year-old godson the year prior. After a lengthy investigation, the prosecutor’s office has requested that the case be brought before a criminal court.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorJuly 27, WednesdayBillie Eilish, Debbie Harry, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Seth MacFarlane perform during the Count Basie Orchestra tribute to Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra.Hollywood Bowl, Los AngelesNickelodeon screens “Are You Afraid of the Dark? GhostIsland” with stars Telci Huynh, Luca Padovan, Chance Hurstfield and Julian Curtis and showrunner JT Billings.The London West HollywoodPaddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint and Eve Best attend the premiere of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon.”Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los AngelesJerry Mathers, Anson Williams, Erin Murphy, Dee Wallace, Leonard Maltin and original “Our Gang” cast member Sidney Kibrick attend the VIP preview of the “Our Gang” 100th anniversary exhibit. The Hollywood Museum, Hollywood July 28, Thursday Louis Vuitton opens “220 Trunks, 200 Visionaries,” an exhibit of 200 trunks designed by Gloria Steinem, Frank Gehry, Alex Israel and more.Louis Vuitton Beverly Hills, 468 N.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe Newark Museum of Art is presenting two stunning exhibits of photography featuring Billie Holiday and a selection of jazz legends. “Jazz Greats: Classic Photographs from the Bank of America Collection” and “Billie Holiday at Sugar Hill: Photographs by Jerry Dantzic” opened last month and will run through August 22, 2022.“Jazz Greats” includes 33 photographs by 15 photographers that date from the 1920s to the 1980s, including Miles Davis, John & Alice Coltrane, Billie Holiday, Eric Dolphy (pictured, top), Louis Armstrong, Eartha Kitt, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dizzy Gillespie, along with photos of amateur musicians performing in their local communities, as well as their audiences.

Joey King felt like a “fish out of water” starring alongside Hollywood icon Brad Pitt in the upcoming film “Bullet Train”.

How often have you heard the phrase ‘people are our strongest asset’? When it comes to health and social care, it’s so true.

Gemma Atkinson melted hearts with an adorable clip of her daughter Mia performing a series of home workout exercises on Tuesday.MORE: Gemma Atkinson thrills as she reveals glimpse of Mia's first bedTaking to her Instagram Stories, the 37-year-old mum-of-one captured the candid moment her three-year-old imitated her by performing an exercise routine.WATCH: Gemma Atkinson's daughter Mia proves she's just like her mumDressed in a pair of baby blue leggings and a pink T-shirt, the young tot could be seen perfecting her cobra pose. Mia finished her routine with a couple of enthusiastic star jumps.READ: Gemma Atkinson wows in strapless sunbathing outfit in new videoMORE: Gemma Atkinson makes controversial comment on marriage plans with GorkaCapturing the sweet moment, Gemma captioned her video: "She told my mum she was 'stretching and exercising like mummy'" followed by the clapping hands emoji.Gemma and Gorka's daughter can often be spotted in their home gym, with Gemma telling her followers: "I love having Mia with me when I'm training and I love that she has an interest in it already." The former Hollyoaks star documents her family lifeGemma's sweet mother-daughter moment comes after she recently revealed Mia’s unique language skills.

You Me At Six have announced a UK headline tour – you’ll be able to buy tickets from here when they go on sale.The band will hit the road next February in support of their eighth studio album ‘Truth Decay’, which is due for release in 2023.Kicking off in Plymouth on February 1, the upcoming run of shows will also include performances in Glasgow (February 3), Manchester (6), Nottingham (9) and Cardiff (10). The tour is set to conclude with a concert at Alexandra Palace in London on November 11.Waterparks, The Maine and Bears In Trees will all support You Me At Six on the stint.Tickets go on sale at 10am BST this Friday (July 29) – you’ll be able to purchase yours from here.

told People in its recent cover story.“They read the script, they loved the script, but I think there was a reservation or hesitation about working with me in particular on this film, because I guess they didn’t know how it would turn out.”Perry has made a name for himself in Hollywood by creating the effortlessly hilarious character, Madea — having released countless projects and films involving the old woman.However, Perry noted, “Too bad, so sad for them.”Even though several people turned down a role in “A Jazzman’s Blues,” his current cast brought his vision to life.Amirah Vann, Austin Scott, Milauna Jemai Jackson, Brent Antonello, Brad Benedict, Kario Marcel, Lana Young and Ryan Eggold take center stage in the film.“A lot of times these teams don’t necessarily understand the power of my audience and what I bring. The people who are in [A Jazzman’s Blues] made it exactly what it was supposed to be,” he said.“It’s better than I ever thought it would be, but it’s always been very important to me to break new faces.

A mum has issued a warning to families heading abroad this summer after a rule change meant she couldn't board a Ryanair flight with her passport - despite it still being in-date. Meg Gordon claims she and her family were marched out of Cornwall Airport Newquay "like criminals" during the incident and has complained that airport staff showed no compassion. 

Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks has been published.Yesterday (July 26), TodalWave Comics announced that it was adding Nicks to its ‘Female Focus’ comic book series, which focusses on women who have made an impact in the world.Female Force: Stevie Nicks is a 22-page comic book that details the life and career of Nicks by author Michael Frizell and artist Ramon Salas.The book is available in print and digital formats and you can see the cover here:A post shared by TidalWave Productions (@tidalwaveprod)Author Frizell said in a press statement: “There’s a popular meme that talks about how Taylor Swift writes sad songs about her exes, but Stevie Nicks makes her exes sing songs she wrote about them explaining how horrible they are, and every time I see it, I laugh.“Stevie’s fearlessness makes her a rock legend and explains her staying power and popularity.”Previous ‘Female Force’ titles have profiled Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, Tina Turner, Betty White, Michelle Obama, Barbra Streisand, Cher and Gloria Steinem.Earlier this week, Nicks announced the remaining dates for her 2022 US tour. Check out the full dates below and buy tickets here.Stevie Nicks US tour 2022SEPTEMBERFriday 02-Sunday 04 – Snowmass, CO – JAS Aspen SnowmassThursday 08 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia FestivalSaturday 10 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia FestivalTuesday 13 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music TheatreSaturday 17 – Asbury Park, NJ – Sea.Hear.Now FestivalMonday 19 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity CenterThursday 22 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings AmphitheatreSaturday 24 – Bridgeport, CT – Sound on Sound FestivalFriday 30 – Dana Point, CA – Ohana FestivalOCTOBERMonday 03 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood BowlThursday 06 – Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin PavilionSunday 09 – The

Eurovision.Earlier this week, The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) confirmed that the BBC will be hosting the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in the UK on behalf of this year’s winners, Ukraine.Organisers revealed last month that they were in talks with the BBC to bring the event to the UK. The winning country of the annual song competition usually hosts the following year’s event and despite Ukraine’s folk-rap entry Kalush Orchestra topping the table, it was announced earlier this month that the EBU would be looking for a different country to stage the event in 2023 due to the ongoing war with Russia.In a lengthy statement, EBU explained the reasons why Ukraine couldn’t host the 2023 event.

Love Island's Summer Botwe and Josh Le Grove appear to have confirmed their romance after being spotted holding hands on a night out.  The former islanders had a connection in the Love Island villa after their previous couplings with Danica Taylor and Dami Hope came to an end. However, viewers weren't able to see a potential coupling between Summer and Josh, as Josh was eliminated from the villa after receiving the fewest votes from the public. Not long after Josh's exit, Summer was also eliminated after the guys chose to save Danica over her.

Jennifer Lawrence and husband Cooke Maroney's fashion motto. The pair were spotted taking a stroll around New York City, matching in their relaxed go-to outfit: a white T-shirt and pants. The Hunger Games star styled her classic tee with airy beige wide-led trousers with a built-in belt and black sandals.

very bouncy curls. Yes, it was the Eighties, but before she was known by her first name, Kylie was known for her blonde mop - so fans were delighted when on Monday she posted a picture with Neighbours co-star Jason Donovan in which her hair looked remarkably similar to the style we will always associate with Charlene Robinson.  The pair recently filmed scenes for the final episode of Neighbours, hence the return to her original hair texture - but it is also a look that is fittingly on trend this year.

Brad Pitt has reportedly splashed $40 million on the historic D. L. James House known as ‘Seaward’ overlooking California’s central coast.

READ MORE: Covid symptoms: The 'top' warning sign now reported in 58% of new cases - latest dataIn the interview, the star was open about how she thought people don't pay enough attention to their own health. She quipped: "Many people, it turns out, get their boilers checked more regularly than their eyes. And yet, nothing is more important than your health.

Sun cream, haircare, skincare… If shopping for all your summer beauty essentials seems like a never-ending task, you’re in luck, as we’ve pulled together the ultimate beauty bundle to see you through the summer months – and it’s an absolute bargain.The limited-edition OK! Beauty Box Summer Survival Kit contains 14 brilliant summer must-haves, from a high factor SPF and glow-giving serums to a skin-smoothing body scrub and shine-enhancing shampoo bar. Even better, everything’s under 100ml, so it’s perfect if you’re travelling hand luggage-only.

Jamie Redknapp gave fans a candid insight into his fun-filled Italian summer holiday with his blended family.SEE: Jamie Redknapp and wife Frida are the picture of summer on idyllic day outTaking to Instagram, the former footballer shared a sun-drenched snap of his two eldest children and baby Raphael playing in the swimming pool.WATCH: Jamie Redknapp's baby son Raphael takes after his dad in adorable videoStood in the deep end, Beau, 13, balanced his father on his shoulders, while Charley, 17, supported seven-month-old Raphael.MORE: Jamie Redknapp's wife Frida shares stunning sun-kissed snaps for a very special occasionMORE: Jamie Redknapp's wife Frida special update with rarely seen daughterThe 49-year-old is currently enjoying some time away with his blended family comprised of wife Frida, his two boys from his previous marriage to Louise Redknapp, and baby Raphael whom he shares with Frida. Jamie larked about with his three sonsHe captioned the post: "Lads, lads, lads" followed by a red heart emoji.Jamie's fans went berserk in the comment section, with one fan writing: "Beautiful photo of your lovely family" whilst a second penned: "Great pic of all the lads, looks like you're all having so much fun in the sun."Other fans were delighted by little Raphael's star appearance, with one noting: "The baby is cuteness overload", whilst another added: "Look at little Raphy."Earlier that day, Jamie shared a gorgeous photo of his wife Frida balancing Raphael on her hip.

Rishi Sunak has been that hard work pays. As he said in the latest television head-to-head, his father was a GP and his mother ran her own pharmacy – and they worked “day and night” to build a better future for their children. Gawd help ’em, if I have seen one chemist or GP in rags, I have seen, well, none actually.

VICKY Pattison looked slimmer than ever in a barely-there bikini as she posed for a picture while on holiday in Croatia. The former Geordie Shore star, 34, showed off her incredible figure as she wowed in a brown two-piece swimsuit.

LOVE Island fans have spotted a HUGE clue that Jacques O'Neill has given up on Paige Thorne just days before the final. The 23-year-old dramatically QUIT the villa earlier this month.

Love Island 2021 winner Millie Court has been showing her ex-boyfriend Liam Reardon what he's missing as she's shared a number of racy snaps from her recent holiday to Ibiza. Despite being crowned the winners of last year's series of the hit ITV2 show, Millie and Liam announced their split earlier in July. Naturally, 25 year old Millie took a vacation to take her mind off the split and posted a number of photos on Instagram looking sensational in a black swimsuit.

The Weeknd is set to launch two haunted houses at Universal Studios in Hollywood and Universal’s Orlando resort, inspired by his 2020 album ‘After Hours’.The houses, named The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare, have been designed by Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights in collaboration with the singer himself. They are based on the visuals and aesthetics from the album, and inspired by various horror and science fiction films.In a statement to Entertainment Weekly, The Weeknd noted that he had “always wanted” his own haunted house – especially one made by Halloween Horror Nights.

Naman Ramachandran Music festival Lollapalooza is debuting in Asia with Mumbai, India, set to become its eighth destination next year.The two-day festival will be held over Jan. 28-29, 2023, with BookMyShow serving as promoter and producer of the Indian edition alongside global producers Perry Farrell, WME and C3 Presents. The inaugural Lollapalooza India will be open to over 60,000 fans each day and will feature four stages with over 20 hours of live music, in addition to culinary selections, art and fashion.

Shawn Mendes is stepping out for a coffee run.