Ian Rankin regrets not buying pub after lockdown shut down his favourite boozer

Love is Blind star Shaina Hurley has found love outside of the Netflix dating show, as it has been revealed that she is now engaged to her boyfriend Christos Lardakis. Shaina took part in the recent second season of Love is Blind and got engaged to Kyle Abrams after they met in the pods, but she ultimately decided not to go through with their wedding and ended the relationship during the couple's trip to Mexico.

Madonna of ripping off her 1985 hit Into The Groove’ after she called him out for the ‘illegal’ interpolation of her track on Pluto’s Last Comet from his LP Alone at Prom. And now, the estate of the late pop legend – who died on Christmas Day in 2016 – is taking action to remove Lanez’s song Enchanted Waterfall – which also features on Alone at Prom – from streaming platforms after they ‘declined permission’ for him to use the sample last summer. Careless Whisper was co-written with Michael’s Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley and released in 1984.

Carrie Fisher's daughter Billie Lourd has confirmed she has married her partner Austen Rydell in a series of beachside wedding photos. MORE: Jenson Button's model wife Brittny's three jaw-dropping wedding dresses were nothing alikeThe 29-year-old actress and her fiance tied the knot in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, over the weekend, and she shared the first pictures of their special day on Instagram.

BBC EastEnders legend Cheryl Fergison has a surprising new career 10 years after leaving the soap. The Heather actress was on the BBC soap from 2007 to 2012. She is now working as a singing teacher over Zoom, offering lessons for £60 a pop.

BAFTAs, delighting everyone after scooping the Best Actress in a Leading Role prize. The Larkins star took home the award for her acclaimed performance in After Love on Sunday (March 13), beating the likes of Lady Gaga and Tessa Thompson. However, it turns out her heartwarming speech really was "from the heart", as the star revealed exclusively to Digital Spy on the red carpet beforehand that she had not prepared anything to say.

Elvis Presley was just coming up in popularity. The singer was slowly but surely building a fanbase that would catapult him into stardom in the years to come, but at the time, he was a humble Mississippi boy on the road with his guitar. On one tour he teamed up with country singer Wanda Jackson, and Elvis became besotted with her.

Denise van Outen has finally conquered a health condition she has been battling amid her split with ex Eddie Boxshall. The Celebrity Gogglebox star, who regularly appears on Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch, revealed all in an Instagram snap today. Denise revealed: "I have had eczema for as long as I can remember.

Chris Evans and Martin Kemp were among a host of celebrities who have helped launch a new London coffee shop aiming to end homelessness in the capital. The new cafe, called Social Bite, aims to fight homelessness by employing those who are homeless, as well as those who have a background in homelessness. The scheme has five coffee shops across three cities in Scotland, and has now launched its first ever London location.

READ MORE: ITV Emmerdale fans brand Cain Dingle a paedophile over forgotten storyline Taking to Twitter to confirm her win, Toff wrote: "OH MY GOD beginners luck [laughing emoji]. "Video: ITV Emmerdale - Chas and Charity erupt in food fight scene (Birmingham Mail)Rob Rinder on how he is helping Strictly Oksana's grandparents after they finally fled UkraineFloral tributes to Michael Reese who died in a Tesco car parkNew wedding rules in England from April explainedLorraine presses Inbetweeners actor Blake Harrison on whether show is really ‘done’Jenny Ryan Responds To Being Branded As SmugHolly Willoughby temporarily replaced on Monday's This Morning as she recovers from covidLaura Tobin's wardrobe choice for Cheltenham Festival stuns Good Morning Britain fansA look inside Starbucks' £5 ‘magic bag’ from the Too Good To Go appCheltenham Gold cup: The last 10 winnersRichard Madeley under fire from GMB viewers after 'insensitive' question to Ukrainian familyJaguar Land Rover announces UK electric car investmentMatt Hancock denies he's taking in refugees to 'rebuild reputation'Fans quickly slammed the star as she put down a huge amount on the bet to begin with.

Billie Lourd subtly honoured her late mother Carrie Fisher with the wedding gown she wore to marry Austen Rydell. Lourd, 29, and Rydell, 29, exchanged vows over the weekend during a ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. For the occasion, the Scream Queens and American Horror Story star wore a custom off-the-shoulder Rodarte dress, which she told Vogue she chose because of the designers’ connection to her mother.

Dominic West says it was ‘very daunting’ joining the cast of Downton Abbey and that his first experiences on the set were surreal. The actor is set to star in the upcoming film Downton Abbey: A New Era, alongside series stalwarts Dame Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville and Michelle Dockery. West described his entrance into the Downton family during a new weekly re-watch podcast, Downton Abbey: The Official Podcast.

Critics Choice Awards located at LA's Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel. Nominated actresses Kathryn Hahn and Sandra Oh looked effortlessly chic in floor-length gowns offset by natural-looking hair and makeup. Their go-to artists reveal how they created their stunning looks for the celebratory evening and how YOU can re-create them at home.

Grammys have revealed the first performers for their forthcoming awards ceremony. This year, the 64th annual show will be held in Las Vegas on 3 April and feature performances from Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Brandi Carlile, BTS, Olivia Rodrigo, and Brothers Osborne. Eilish returns for her third consecutive Grammy performance after winning her second Record of the Year trophy in 2021.

in a deadly showdown. The solicitor is determined to expose her schemes. READ MORE: ITV Emmerdale fans brand Cain Dingle a paedophile over forgotten storyline Next week, Adam dares to hope as Sarah invites him to her son Harry's birthday.

Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday. The designer, 40, put on a chic display in a green tartan midi dress which she teamed up with a navy blazer and a coordinating flat cap.

Related: From Ed Sheeran to Katy Perry, plagiarism claims are an occupational hazard for musicians In written evidence, David May, managing director of Artists and Company (A&C), a firm that used to manage Chokri, said that when Oh Why was being promoted the outfit had “a concerted plan to target Ed Sheeran in the hope of engaging his interest in Sami’s work … We did not target any other artist in the same way. ”He added: “We felt that, if Ed Sheeran could see Sami’s work, he would recognise his talent.

Kylie Jenner has opened up about her struggles mentally and physically after giving birth to her second child, baby boy Wolf. Taking to Instagram Stories after a workout session, the reality show star said: "I just want to say to my postpartum moms that postpartum has not been easy, it's been very hard. RELATED: Shop Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian's go-to waist trainers"This experience for me personally has been a little harder than with my daughter.

Miranda Lambert is having a ball currently as she continues on her run of concerts around the world, having just finished a leg in the United Kingdom.MORE: Miranda Lambert leaves fans emotional with empowering message after album newsThe singer-songwriter took to Instagram to share pictures from her stopover in London, Dublin, and Glasgow, including many shots of herself mid-performance onstage.WATCH: Miranda Lambert shares surprising news about CMA performanceShe wore a skin-tight red top with a plunging neckline that featured rainbow fringe detailing that moved with her dynamite routine, finishing it off with a denim skirt, fishnet tights, and black boots.The shows, as part of her Country2Country concert series, bringing country artists across the world together, also gave her the opportunity to spend some time abroad with husband Brendan McLoughlin.MORE: Miranda Lambert teases new addition as she announces 'surprise' news close to her heartMiranda posted snapshots of the two enjoying a day of street painting, sightseeing, and even a casual drink while getting to meet friends old and new.She captioned her post: "London, Dublin and Glasgow, thanks for singing along @c2cfestival.A post shared by Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert)Miranda shared snippets from her time with Brendan while on tour"@brendanjmcloughlin and I got to see some old friends , make some new friends, paint some street art with Kareem and see some beautiful sights.

Kylie Jenner, 24, admitted she’s been having a “very hard” time with postpartum struggles after having her son Wolf in Feb., in a new Instagram video. The now mother-of-two filmed herself giving a message to other “postpartum moms” about her experience and encouraged them to give themselves time to cope with the physical and mental changes that can happen after giving birth. She also revealed that she’s been having a harder time after her son’s birth than she did after her daughter Stormi‘s.

Howdy, Hailie! Hailie Jade looked as gorgeous as ever in a recent Instagram photo taken March 14, where she posed in a white-and-brown cow print-style corset top. Eminem‘s daughter kept the look stylish, but simple, accessorizing with a thin gold necklace and small gold hoops. Although she didn’t show what she paired the top with, she kept wore minimal, natural makeup and styled her light brown hair in loose waves. The 26-year-old also lightly touched her necklace in the shot, showcasing her buttercup-colored nails, which seemed to match her caption of three sunflower emoji.

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Joe Otterson TV ReporterChris Sullivan is set to star in the ABC comedy pilot “The Son-in-Law,” Variety has confirmed.Sullivan will star as Jake, a divorced dad with one 21 year old daughter. Jake never thought he would love again, until Asha came along.

Zack Sharf The first trailer for Disney Plus’ upcoming “Star Wars” limited series “Obi-Wan Kenobi” was nearly stolen by a young Luke Skywalker, who briefly appears in the footage being watched by Ewan McGregor’s eponymous Jedi. The series, set 10 years after the events of “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith,” follows Obi-Wan as he’s thrown into a new adventure while keeping watch over Luke on Tatooine.

Synth-pop trio MUNA will return with their third studio album, a self-titled LP, this year. MUNA will drop on June 24 via Saddest Factory Records, the label founded by Phoebe Bridgers.

Type 2 diabetes is a common condition causing blood sugar levels in the body to become too high, according to the NHS.

A callous boy who stabbed a teenager in the chest while he waited at a bus stop showed "no remorse" for his actions, magistrates deemed.

A new album from Selena Quintanilla will be released in April via Warner Music, the musician's father Abraham Quintanilla said during a recent Facebook Live interview with Latin Groove News. The as-yet-untitled project will feature 13 ballads and cumbias, 10 of which have never been previously released; the other three songs will be updated with new arrangements crafted by Selena's brother, A.B.

Specsavers customers in East Kilbride have played a crucial role in raising £73,000 to help Scotland’s premature and sick babies.

Tiana Major9 struck R&B gold in 2019 with "Collide," a collaboration with EARTHGANG that earned her a Grammy nomination and performance slots at the BRIT, BET, Soul Train, Billboard, and MOBO Awards. She followed that track's success with two mixtapes: 2020's Back At Sixes And Sevens (remixed the following year) and 2021's Major Mantras.

The estate of Phife Dawg has shared the tracklist and cover art for the rapper's upcoming posthumous project Forever. First announced in 2020 by the surviving members of his pioneering hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, Forever was first scheduled to drop in 2021 before receiving a new release date of March 22, 2022, the sixth anniversary of Phife's passing.

Hana Vu has been impressing the indie rock world with her precocious songwriting skills and her rich, tempestuous alto vocals since she released her debut tape, How Many Times Have You Driven By, at age 17. The next year, she dropped the double EP Nicole Kidman / Anne Hathaway, and in November 2021, she shared her long-awaited full-length debut, Public Storage.

It might already be time to pull out those summer shorts and book a trip to the pub garden as the UK is set to reach soaring temperatures this April. Weather experts have predicted that a premature summer will be pushing its way through spring in a few short weeks, heating up conditions to 28C.

Sorry, Neil Lane! Not every Bachelor decided to get down on one knee during their respective finales of the ABC dating series.

A magical romance. Daniel Radcliffe and Erin Darke‘s long-term romance was built on a mutual love of acting — and one memorable first encounter.