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Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes are currently embroiled in a divorce dispute, with the custody of their cherished dog Maggie at the heart of the matter, according to reports.

Vogue Williams has shared a candid insight into her marriage with reality TV star Spencer Matthews as she hinted at his emotional side by detailing how he 'got upset' when he was forced to leave their family holiday. Podcast host Spencer has been preparing to challenge himself to running 30 marathons in 30 days on sand as he aims to complete a Guinness World Record - through scorching temperatures in the Jordanian desert.

Sinéad O’Connor wax figure.The beloved Irish singer and activist died in July 2023 at the age of 56, later confirmed to have been from natural causes. The figure was revealed yesterday (July 25) and was met with scathing reviews online, with some suggesting it lacked the level of detail you would expect and others questioning why it had been placed among sculptures of characters from Star Wars.The original wax figure was created as a tribute to the late musician and was meant to serve as a tribute on the one-year anniversary of her death today (July 26).Now, the museum has announced that they will be removing the figure and will be launching a new project to “create a more accurate representation” of the singer.A wax sculpture of Sinéad O'Connor has been unveiled at the National Wax Museum in Dublin today pic.twitter.com/SP2EtkMWm4— TheJournal.ie (@thejournal_ie) July 25, 2024Sinead O'Connor's brother John tells Joe of his disappointment at the her wax figure.

her death — at a wax museum in her hometown of Dublin, Ireland.A video of the statue, which was placed next to figures of “Star Wars” characters Darth Vader and Qui-Gon Jin, sparked major backlash from fans, who said that the figure looks nothing like the singer.“Doesn’t even resemble her,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).O’Connor’s brother, John O’Connor, reached out to Dublin’s National Wax Museum demanding the statue be taken down.“It is hideous and does not resemble my sister,” he said on RTÉ’s Liveline, according to the Irish Times.“It looked like something that was a cross between a mannequin and something out of the Thunderbirds,” he added, noting it was “inappropriate.”The museum confirmed to The Post Friday that they’re pulling the display of O’Connor.“In response to the public’s feedback regarding the wax figure, we acknowledge that the current representation did not meet our high standards or the expectations of Sinéad’s devoted fans,” read the museum’s statement, which was also shared on Instagram.“We have listened closely to the reactions and agree that the figure does not fully capture Sinéad’s unique presence and essence as we intended.”The museum recognized O’Connor’s “impact on Ireland and the global music community” and said their “goal has always been to honor her in the most fitting and respectful manner.”“With this in mind, we are committed to creating a new wax figure that better reflects Sinead O’Connor’s true spirit and iconic image,” the statement continued.

Blur drummer Dave Rowntree has hinted there may still be a future for the band, despite them appearing to announce that they had played their last ever show.The Britpop band played at this year’s Coachella Festival, during which frontman Damon Albarn said, “this is probably our last gig”.That came after Albarn stated in December that the band would be going on a hiatus until further notice, saying “it’s too much for me”.“It is time to wrap up this campaign,” he said. “It’s too much for me.

Netflix's latest comedy series - dubbed 'Love Island but back in the day' - debuted on Netflix this week.

CMAT has spoken to NME about being nominated for the Mercury Prize 2024, as well as more music industry action being required over the situation in Palestine.The Irish singer-songwriter (real name Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson) was speaking to us on the red carpet at the launch of the Mercury Prize yesterday (Thursday July 25), where she was shortlisted for album of the year for the acclaimed ‘Crazymad, For Me’ – alongside Charli XCX, English Teacher, Ghetts, Beth Gibbons, BERWYN, Corinne Bailey Rae and more.“Of all the things that have happened this year, this feels the most important, special and surreal,” Thompson told NME. “I’ve watched the Mercury Prize, listened to all the albums that get nominated and have followed it for years. I used to watch the stream as a teenager.

EXCLUSIVE: Elizabeth George’s Inspector Lynley mysteries are being given a new lease of life.

The year 2024 has been a rollercoaster of emotions for the Royal Family, with both King Charles and Kate Middleton facing cancer diagnoses that would have deeply impacted the late Queen, had she still been alive.

Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two, Activision, Insomniac and EA will all be impacted by the walk-outs, which started at midnight last night (July 25). Voice acting studio Formosa Interactive, which has provided talent for The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild and Death Stranding, will also be hit by the strikes.“We’re not going to consent to a contract that allows companies to abuse AI to the detriment of our members,” SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher said in a statement (via Game File).

Netflix has announced that Rebecca Ferguson has joined the cast of the upcoming Peaky Blinders movie.The streaming platform shared the news on its official social media channels on Thursday (July 25). It’s not yet known which role the Dune actress will be playing.The hit BBC period crime drama, which starred Oscar winner Cillian Murphy as gangster and businessman Tommy Shelby, concluded in 2022 after six seasons.

Blur have shared the official trailer for their new concert film, Blur: Live At Wembley Stadium – watch below.The video coincides with the release of the Britpop band’s new live album of the same name today (July 26).Directed by Toby L (who also helmed the new Blur documentary To The End), the upcoming feature-length project captures Damon Albarn and co’s huge reunion shows at London’s Wembley Stadium last summer.The trailer for the movie begins with an aerial shot of the venue. As a roar from the massive crowd erupts, Blur are seen in the wings before making their way to the stage.

Sinéad O’Connor has been unveiled in Dublin, and the reactions on social media have been less than complimentary.The beloved Irish singer and activist died in July 2023 at the age of 56, later confirmed to have been from natural causes. With the one-year anniversary arriving today (July 26), the National Wax Museum Plus in the Irish capital has revealed their own tribute.The sculpture has been met with some scathing reactions online, with some suggesting it lacks the level of detail you would expect and others questioning why it has been placed among sculptures of characters from Star Wars.Watch the unveiling below:A wax sculpture of Sinéad O'Connor has been unveiled at the National Wax Museum in Dublin today pic.twitter.com/SP2EtkMWm4— TheJournal.ie (@thejournal_ie) July 25, 2024“A wax sculpture made by Stevie Wonder,” reads one reply on X to the unveiling, while another asks: “And she’s next to Qui-Gon Jinn and Darth Vader because….????”A wax sculpture made by Stevie Wonder— don (@donjo65_) July 25, 2024And she's next to Qui-Gon Jinn and Darth Vader because….??????— Beano (@bolough) July 25, 2024“The new Sinead O’Connor wax work looks like they just found an old mannequin in a skip and said, yep that will do.

Sinead O'Connor fans are getting set to mark the one year anniversary of her tragic death in Ireland, after she suddenly passed away in July 2023.The iconic singer resided in the seaside town of Bray, in county Wicklow until 2021. Fans of Sinead, who was 56 when she passed away, are expected to descend on the town on Friday, 26 July for a memorial event.The property Sinead lived in for 14 years has become somewhere for fans to pay tribute to her, despite the singer having relocated to London one year before her passing.

Oddity is the second film from Irish writer/director Damian McCarthy, who previously wrote and directed 2020’s Caveat. The independent film tells the story of a blind medium (Carolyn Bracken) grieving the death of her twin sister Dani (also Bracken, in a dual role) and attempting to uncover how she was murdered.The film was released in the US on Friday (July 19).

U2 have announced that they will be releasing the ‘Zoo TV – Live In Dublin’ EP from 1993.The EP will be comprised of five tracks which were recorded at their show at the RDS in the summer of 1993. The outdoor gig marked their hometown stop while on the band’s European Zooropa leg of their groundbreaking ZOO TV Tour.Bootlegged copies of the RDS show audio have been in circulation and sought-after for years. This will be the first official release of the EP, making it a highly covetable collectable for fans and collectors alike.

Netflix‘s House of Guinness has brewed its cast.

SAG-AFTRA is going on strike again.

EXCLUSIVE: Miranda Cosgrove (Mother of the Bride) and Pierson Fode (The Man from Toronto) have signed on to star in The Wrong Paris, a new romantic comedy that Janeen Damian (Irish Wish) will direct for Netflix.

Edgar Wright has announced that Shaun Of The Dead will receive a theatrical re-release to celebrate the zombie comedy’s 20th anniversary.The director took to Instagram on Thursday (July 25) to share the news, confirming that the Simon Pegg and Nick Frost-led film, which has been remastered with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, will arrive in US cinemas in late August, and UK and Ireland cinemas in late September.“Twenty years ago, the worldwide release of Shaun of the Dead changed my life forever,” Wright began the post. “Its reception since then has continued to be incredible, largely due to the passionate fans who have championed it with cricket bats aloft.“Now, as we celebrate its bloody 20th anniversary with a brand-new Dolby Atmos and Vision remastered version, I’m beyond excited for everyone to experience it once again on the big screen—the way it was always meant to be seen: large, loud, and with quite a lot of red on it.“Shaun Of The Dead will be back in US theatres in August and UK cinemas in September to celebrate its 20th anniversary.”A post shared by @edgarwright“Starting August 29, the re-release of Shaun of the Dead will begin with an exclusive limited engagement at Dolby Cinema at AMC theatres in the U.S.

American singer Sabrina Carpenter has announced she will perform a second date in Manchester next year.

Bruce Springsteen is set to perform two gigs at London’s Wembley Stadium this week – Check out the stage times below.The Boss is set to perform at Wembley tonight (July 25) and on Saturday (July 27). The two gigs at the famous stadium will wrap up the UK & Ireland leg of his 2024 tour.

Ellise Shafer Albums by Charli XCX, the Last Dinner Party, Beth Gibbons and more have been shortlisted for the U.K.’s prestigious Mercury Prize. The nominees for the award, the winner of which will be revealed in September, were announced on Thursday morning.

Durie’s Boxing Club picked up two gold medals at the William Wallace Box Cup in Stirling earlier this month.

Queens Of The Stone Age’s Josh Homme has discussed his requests for when the band are on tour, and revealed the “strangest” things he has on his rider.The topic arose during a recent appearance from the frontman on the Dish From Waitrose podcast, where he looked back at the band’s extensive run of tour dates and fan response to their most recent work.In the discussion, Homme was asked about what he requests on his rider when the band hit the road, before revealing that being the headliner at a major festival allows him to get away with some pretty unorthodox choices.“I always say that elitism sucks, when I’m not included,” he joked with hosts Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett. “I think over the years, one of the things that keeps you young, other than injections, is to have a good sense of humour.

Sky Content MD Zai Bennett is heading to BBC Studios.

Edgar Wright’s cult classic horror-comedy Shaun of the Dead will be back in theaters across the U.S. in late summer as Focus Features re-releases the Edgar Wright film to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

K.J. Yossman Sky content boss Zai Bennett has jumped ship to BBC Studios Productions, where he has been appointed CEO and chief creative officer. Bennett’s remit will span the company’s U.K.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor A funny thing happened on the way to the forum: The NBA’s much-anticipated new TV rights deal that was expected to reflect the financial muscle of streaming platforms wound up cementing the primacy of broadcast networks in sports contracts. The big moves in the 11-year agreement, valued at a whopping $76 billion, are the return of NBCUniversal, the entry of Amazon Prime Video and the exit of Warner Bros. Discovery’s TNT.

EXCLUSIVE: WME Independent announced on Wednesday that they will be launching domestic sales on King Ivory, the starry crime thriller written and directed by John Swab (Ida Red), at this year’s Venice Film Festival, where the film is world premiering in competition.

The Script's lead singer, Danny O'Donoghue, has opened up about a low point in his life when he "hammered" whiskeys on a short flight before he gave up alcohol.The Irish star had planned to stay "stone cold sober" throughout the festive season following the tragic passing of his bandmate Mark Sheehan in 2023. However, the former The Voice judge confessed that as soon as he landed back in Dublin from the UK for Christmas, he started hitting the bottle again.

Brits could get a glimpse of the stunning Northern Lights tonight - if the conditions are right for it. Large parts of the UK could be in line to witness auroral displays later today (July 24).

Molly-Mae Hague has shared how she's still left in amazement over Tommy Fury's proposal as they reflected on a year since they agreed to tie the knot.

Victoria Beckham didn't mind calling out her husband David after he edited a loved-up photo of the pair. The couple were seen enjoying a romantic meal at a vineyard in France after recently celebrating 25 years since tying the knot.

Peter Grant immediately spotted a furious response from Brendan Rodgers after an attempted flick by Celtic star Mikey Johnston.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “The Terror” Season 3 has rounded out its main cast, Variety has learned. A dozen actors have now joined previously announced lead Dan Stevens in the new season, which is officially titled “The Terror: Devil in Silver.” It is based on the novel “The Devil in Silver” written by Victor LaValle.