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Cobra Kai star Ralph Macchio has teased a “big 80s movie ending” for the Karate Kid spin-off series.Appearing on a Sony Pictures panel (via Variety), Macchio and co-star William Zabka promised that fans of the hit Netflix series will be left satisfied when the final five episodes drop in February.Part two of season six ended on a dark note as a competitor at the Sekai Taikai tournament died on live TV, but Macchio said that wouldn’t be the vibe for the remaining episodes.“You need to hit the bottom to come back up, and that’s kind of where we are,” he said. “I’m very excited.

Rod Stewart has called Gregg Wallace a “tubby, bald-headed, ill-mannered bully” following allegations of historical misconduct against the TV presenter.Today (November 28), it was announced that Wallace would be stepping down from MasterChef while the allegations are investigated.The show’s production company Banijay UK said a series of complaints were made to the BBC this week by “individuals in relation to historical allegations of misconduct while working with Gregg Wallace on one of our shows”.It comes after BBC News sent a letter to Wallace’s representatives earlier this week setting out allegations of inappropriate sexual comments by 13 people who worked with him across a range of shows over a 17-year period.The company said the 60-year-old, who has been a co-presenter and judge of the popular cooking show since 2005, was “committed to fully cooperating throughout the process”.Wallace’s lawyers also said it is entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature (via BBC News).Now, Stewart has shared his thoughts in a new Instagram post shared this afternoon. The singer wrote: “So Greg Wallace gets fired from Master Chef.

Don Cheadle is set to star as a jazz musician killer in Canyon, a new action-thriller from John Wick writer Derek Kolstad and director Colin Tilley.According to Deadline, Canyon takes place “over the course of one scorching night” and follows Canyon – a part-time jazz musician and full-time killer – who “finds himself the unlikely protector of a young siren pulled into a turf war between feuding crime families”.Kolstad will produce with Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson and Davis Entertainment’s John Davis and Jeremy Stein. Cheadle will also produce through his company The Radicle Act with Karyn Smith-Forge.Canyon will mark Tilley’s feature film debut after a long career directing music videos for artists such as Halsey, Kendrick Lamar, Rita Ora, Justin Timberlake and more.Cheadle is best known to mainstream audiences for playing Rhodey/War Machine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in Iron Man 2, Iron Man 3, Captain Marvel, the Avengers movies, as well as the the Disney+ series Secret Invasion.

Omeara, London8.12.24 pic.twitter.com/WfNDtK4dzG— 4AD (@4AD_Official) November 28, 2024As well as 4AD and Third Man, Chess Club Records, Speedy Wunderground, Erased Tapes, Partisan Records, So Young Records, Drag City, State51 and Sonic Cathedral are all slated to be involved in the fair.Record shops including Rough Trade Records, Dash The Henge and Honest Jon’s are also advertised, as is jewellery store Tatty Devine and the lifestyle brands Arkive and Unified Goods.Third Man Records was founded by Jack White, alongside Ben Blackwell and Ben Swank, in 2001, and currently has three locations – Nashville, Detroit and London.In July, lucky customers are the three branches were the first to hear White’s latest solo album ‘No Name’, after copies of the unannounced release were slipped into their bags at checkout.The album received a wider physical release in August. It scored a four-star review from NME‘s Andrew Trendell, who wrote: “This is an ode to the mystique of rock’n’roll and to the joy of music at its most physical and playful.

Sum 41 are set to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, just weeks after they play their final ever show.The pop-punk band were formed in Ajax, Ontario in 1996, and earlier this year, they announced they would be breaking up after the release of their eighth studio album ‘Heaven :x: Hell‘, and its subsequent accompanying world tour.The album arrived in March, and the final dates of the tour see the band tour their home country throughout January, with a final date at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on January 30.Now, it has been revealed that at the 54th annual JUNO Awards in Vancouver on March 30, they will become the latest inductee into the Hall of Fame.“We’re excited to be back at the JUNOS and to receive this recognition,” the band have said. “We’ve come so far as a band since we first started and we look forward to celebrating in Vancouver with our fans and fellow Canadian artists.”Sum 41 will join the likes of Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Alanis Morissette, k.d.

who inspired the royals after meeting her in October. Hatton passed away Wednesday at the age of 17 after battling a rare form of cancer. She and her family met the Prince and Princess of Wales at Windsor Castle on Oct.

Russell Crowe.Charlie Allan teaches and performs combat in film and television, having worked with Crowe on Gladiator as well as Robin Hood.In August this year, Allan injured his leg while building an access platform to his gym, resulting an arterial thrombosis diagnosis (where a blood clot develops in an artery).Allan is now in need of a procedure known as an Endovascular Thrombectomy. The procedure, which combat expert is hoping to have in Europe, costs around £25,000, prompting the GoFundMe appeal.In addition to sharing the appeal on social media, Crowe also donated £5,000 of his own money to help Allan reach his target.If you ever saw the first Gladiator, the barbarian leader who tosses the severed head of a Roman emissary back towards the Roman line in a display of defiance, is Charlie Allan.

Dolph Lundgren has announced that he is cancer-free after previously being told by doctors that he had just two years to live.The Swedish actor, best known for playing Russian boxer Ivan Drago in Rocky IV, had been battling various forms of cancer for nine years, but confirmed on Wednesday (November 27) that the last tumour was finally removed from his body.Sharing a video from his hospital bed, Lundgren told his Instagram followers that he was undergoing lunch ablation, a minimally invasive procedure which targets cancer cells with heat or cold.In the video, the actor told his fans: “Here I am at UCLA, I’m about to go in and get rid of that last tumour. Since there are no cancer cells in my body anymore, I guess I’ll be cancer-free, so I’m looking forward to this procedure.“It’s been a rough ride and really taught me how to live in the moment and enjoy every moment of life.

Blondie’s Clem Burke and Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock.Hout was not involved, and has now issued a statement explaining that he chose not to be part of the project as he believes their label Cleopatra Records planned to use AI technology to recreate Bators’ voice.A post shared by Jake Hout (@houtjake)“The shortest I can get this story is this: Cleopatra said it would be an A.I. record but Cheetah assured me it would NOT,” he wrote on Instagram.“But the opening line of the contract reads…“Artist has agreed that such Performances shall be Vocal performances (the “Performances”) utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for purposes of creating works based on the original voice of Stiv Bators, to be used on Company’s master recordings of the songs” ….So I said No.”“I told Cheetah immediately I would be forced to quit publicly. And tell everybody why.

NewJeans have announced their departure from ADOR, a subsidiary of powerhouse label Hybe, accusing it of “mistreatment” and “manipulation”.The chart-topping K-Pop group made the announcement in a late-night press conference on Thursday (November 28). In the announcement, member Hanni alleged that the five-piece had been shunned by ADOR.“This is not the type of work ethic we respect and not one we want to be a part of, and to continue working under a company with no intention of protecting NewJeans would only do us harm,” Hanni said (via BBC News).She would also go on to allege “mistreatment, not just towards us [NewJeans] but also including our staff”, as well as claiming that the members experienced “deliberate miscommunications and manipulation in multiple areas”.“[ADOR is] a company that no longer has any sincerity in the art of music that is created, is rather fixated on appearing like a well-working company despite only having thoughts about making money, and does not have any conscience about the negative effect they create through their non-authentic means,” she later added (as per Music Business Worldwide).The planned departure comes as the latest chapter of a long-running conflict between Hybe’s chairman Bang Si-hyuk and former NewJeans producer Min Hee-Jin.According to various reports, NewJeans said they would like to continue working with Min Hee-Jin – who left ADOR in August amid accusations that she had planned to split from the company and take the K-pop group with her.She has denied the accusations levelled against her, and the debate comes as the two have run into a dispute before.

Manchester Evening News.“Despite voicing our concerns at a recent panel hearing, Salford City Council approved the go-ahead of this development,” they continued. “This puts our future as a music venue in jeopardy once again.”A post shared by Islington Mill (@islingtonmill)The news follows a similar situation for London’s MOTH Club this week after a second wave of planning applications for flats close to the venue was shared.Back in September, owners took to social media and called on local residents and fans to reach out to the borough’s planning department to contest a proposal for a new block of flats.Then, earlier this week (November 21), they issued another statement, explaining how two more separate proposals have gone to Hackney Council which could put them at risk.

Resident Advisor, clients of Deepgrooves, including Into The Deep Records, Clutching At Straws and Rocco.fx, are now claiming that they are owed thousands of Euros for vinyl deliveries that never arrived in what amounts to a fraud by the pressing plant.Into The Deep boss Arthur Lastmann says he sent £3,500 to the plant in January this year for a vinyl order of an upcoming release, but only received a defective test pressing. He was then sent a series of email contacts but did not receive his order before the bankruptcy notice was filed.Brian Ring, owner of the Clutching At Straws label, has said, “I think Deepgrooves knew back as early as 2023 it was in a dire financial state and still took orders it could never complete.”Ring paid the company in June this year, but experienced faulty communications before learning of the bankruptcy.Deepgrooves’ affairs are now controlled by a trustee, Wybe Molemma, who told Resident Advisor: “Products that have already been produced are available and can be delivered.

Pusha T is selling his own brand of coffee named after one of his most iconic singles.The brand, Grindin Coffee, pays homage to the Clipse track of the same name, taken from the hip-hop duo’s 2002 major label debut ‘Lord Willin”.Fans got their first taste of the product, which a press release described as “a strong black coffee reflecting the artist’s taste”, earlier this month at an LA pop-up event, as well as at Camp Flog Gnaw.In an Instagram post announcing the brand, the rapper wrote: “All my dreams and ideas start from my passions. Luckily, I have been able to find partnerships and platforms to help bring my visions to life.

the rainy New York City parade on Thursday morning. However, many declared that the giant balloon of Jenna Ortega’s character looked “more like Thursday than Wednesday.”Social media users didn’t hold back when mocking the streaming giant with balloon-sized criticism.“I don’t know what day of the week that is but it’s not Wednesday,” another person joked on X, formerly Twitter.

Kelly Ripa is addressing her voice.

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Having appeared in the Love Island villa back in 2017 in an attempt to find ‘the one’, seven years on and Georgia Harrison has revealed that she’s the “happiest” she’s been after entering the world of dating again. After previously admitting that she was “seeing where” things would go, the TV personality, who is working with Tinder on its Nailing Dating campaign, has opened up about the blossoming romance. “I've been dating for a long time.

Black Friday is the ultimate time to snag those big-ticket items you've been eyeing all year, like top-of-the-line beauty gadgets. Hair removal devices in particular are one of the go-to splurges to make during the mega savings weekend.They might come with a steep price tag initially, but compared to continuous salon visits for laser hair removal, that can rack up a bill in the thousands, they work out much more affordably.

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Greyeyes (Rutherford Falls), Carmen Moore (The Flash), Alex Rice (Twilight Saga) and Michelle Thrush (Blackstone) are leading Birth Of A Family, the scripted feature debut of Tasha Hubbard, adapted from her 2017 Hot Docs project of the same name.

Get ready for a magical day of festive cheer when Coatbridge hosts a Christmas festival.

A woman who drove into a mother walking with children after a school gate punch-up has been tagged and banned from driving.

among fans and the internet at large.Earlier this month, the announced she was joining the upcoming season of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, a reality TV series that puts public figures through a series of grueling physical challenges. Yes, it's the one that featured shortly after his highly publicized cheating scandal on .“So, I did a thing,” Nicole on November 15.

, Katie Holmes stepped out in New York City to remind us that stirrup leggings are also an option.Yes, the took an aesthetic trip to the ‘90s (or late '80s) in retro leggings she transformed into dress pants with a very original denim shirt and peep-toe pumps with a distinctive lobster-claw heel. The combo is a total 10.We are aware that stirrup leggings are not everyone's cup of tea, nor are they the easiest garment.

I'm A Celeb is all about surviving, getting along with your campmates, and being really good at unlocking stars with a spider on your head. But at heart it's really just a popularity contest. Sure, one or two villains can often make the final four, but the winner tends to be the person who the audience have most connected with.

Helen Flanagan, a soap star, has expressed her reluctance to undergo surgery on her buttocks, stating that the thought of it terrifies her and "there's nothing she can do" about it.The soap star has been open about the cosmetic procedures she has undergone, including a breast enlargement in January 2023, which she opted for after feeling less "glamorous" following breastfeeding her three children. However, recent reports of a woman's death due to a botched buttock surgery have led Helen to rule out any possibility of having her behind operated on. In an interview with the Daily Star, Helen shared her concerns, saying: "I do find it's a little bit scary, when you see all these things in the news about BBLs and those injections.

The UK Health Security Agency has sounded the alarm, advising people to stay home for 48 hours if they contract the highly infectious G11.17 strain of norovirus.This particular variant is behind most of the cases this winter season 2024/25, as per the agency's latest weekly report.The update also pointed out that norovirus activity is "now increasing again across all age groups, with the biggest increase in adults, particularly adults aged 65 years and over". In the two weeks from November 4 to 17, 2024, there was a significant 31.6% spike in cases compared to the preceding two weeks.

Black Friday is the perfect time to snag a bargain, but getting something for free? Well, that's even better.That's why beauty lovers are racing to take advantage of Louise Thompson's secret discount code that gets Elizabeth Arden fans an exclusive freebie. In an Instagram story, the former Made in Chelsea star revealed that using the code LOUISEGIFT on the Elizabeth Arden website will get you a free tube of the brand's iconic Eight Hour Hand Cream.This cream is a favourite among celebs and royals alike, with Prince Harry and Princess Diana both reportedly fans.

Coleen Rooney has seen her life splashed across the newspapers ever since her husband Wayne's football career kicked off. Becoming a celebrity in her own right, Coleen has amassed tons of fans and now she's gaining even more as she competes for the title of Queen of The Jungle in this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! The 38-year-old met Wayne at just 12 years old, and the couple have grown up in front of fans' eyes.

If you're spotting fewer blackbirds in your garden this winter, it's time to start doling out some bird treats and reporting any concerns, thanks to a menacing new virus putting our feathered friends at risk. With an estimated six million breeding pairs, blackbirds are one of the UK's most plentiful feathered residents and a regular feature in gardens countrywide.

Sir Rod Stewart has hit out at Gregg Wallace for allegedly 'humiliating his wife' Penny Lancaster during her stint on Celebrity MasterChef. It comes after MasterChef's production company announced on Thursday, 28 November that Gregg would be taking a break from the show while an external review into allegations of misconduct against him was conducted. A statement from Banijay UK, the production company behind the show, was given to the PA news agency.

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Jiare Schneider has sadly passed away.

Jon Gosselin is engaged.

Hikaru Utada‘s tour special is now available to stream!

Take two of Britain’s best media outputs: spy dramas, like the James Bond franchise or “Killing Eve,” and works of well-mannered political intrigue, like “The Crown.” Smush ’em together, and you get Netflix’s newest miniseries, “Black Doves”—a slick, six-episode romp through the emotional lives of two morally bankrupt secret agents. This latest series from creator Joe Barton (“Giri/Haji,” “The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself”) sees a vengeful spy team up with an old colleague to try and bring down the people who killed her paramour.

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