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Kevin Spacey was rushed to hospital this week after experiencing a health scare in Uzbekistan.During a speech at the Tashkent International Film Festival’s closing ceremony on Monday (October 2), the actor recalled having symptoms of a heart attack earlier in the day while visiting the Afrasiyab Museum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.“I was looking at these extraordinary murals on the walls, and I suddenly felt my entire left arm go numb for about eight seconds,” Spacey said in the speech (via TMZ).The actor said he underwent a “variety of tests” including an MRI, with doctors later giving him the all-clear.He added: “Now everything turned out to be completely normal and I am of course grateful that it’s not anything more serious.”Spacey explained how the incident had made him “take a moment” to reflect on his outlook on life.“It also made me really take a moment and think to myself how fragile life is for all of us, and how important it is that we come together, that we support each other, that we do what we can for the next generation,” the actor said.In July, Spacey was cleared of nine sexual offence charges in London after a four-week trial. He was accused of the charges by four men, in incidents alleged to have taken place between 2001 and 2013.The actor is set to make his acting comeback in the upcoming thriller Control, where he has a key voice role.

The Drew Barrymore Show have declined to return for the upcoming fourth season.Barrymore faced widespread criticism last month after she originally announced the talk show would return on September 18 without its striking writers.After Writers Guild of America (WGA) members picketed outside the show’s studio, she later reversed the decision and paused the show’s return.In a statement on Instagram at the time, Barrymore wrote: “I have no words to express my deepest apologies to anyone I have hurt and, of course, to our incredible team who works on the show and has made it what it is today. We really tried to find our way forward.

Nielsen, women will be behind 75 per cent of all non-essential or discretionary spending by 2028, making them “the world’s greatest influencers”. The data comes swiftly after a new meme format ‘girl math’ goes viral as women justify their generous spending patterns. Recently, 29 per cent more women said they bought a concert ticket in the last six months this year, compared to 2022 – while Barclays claimed live events encouraged a 15.8 per cent increase in spending this summer.And that’s reflected in fresh data gathered by viagogo.

Laura Jane Grace has shared the new track ‘Dysphoria Hoodie’ – the first single to be lifted off their upcoming studio album. Check it out below.Shared yesterday (October 5), the song sees the Emmy-nominated artist, author, activist and musician share their first new music since 2021, and give fans a taster of what the highly-awaited album will sound like.According to the singer-songwriter, ‘Dysphoria Hoodie’ is a new anthem dedicated to the trans community and is a raw ode to a particular type of armour we hold onto when seeking comfort.“This is a song about gender dysphoria and your favourite hooded sweatshirt,” Grace said of the new track.“Any trans person out there knows what a dysphoria hoodie is — it’s the hoodie you wear when feeling low and dysphoric and you don’t want the world reading your gender.

Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders has spoken about shooting the cover artwork for the band’s latest album, and his approach to photography on the whole.In a recent interview with The New Yorker, Helders recalled that he captured the image featured on the front of ‘The Car’ with a long lens from the window of his former apartment in Los Angeles.“This was in 2019, before we’d started any music for the album,” the musician said. “Alex [Turner] was, like, ‘Oh, wow’.

MusicWeek) and highlighted that from the beginning of the year until the end of September, 3,952,262 vinyl LPs were sold – approximately a 13.2 per cent increase since 2022.According to the report, this increase was even bigger for the three months of the Q3 period, which saw 1,237,620 records sold in the vinyl format; a figure which is 15.1 per cent higher than the previous year.So far, artists majorly responsible for the resurgence of vinyl sales include Lana Del Rey, Taylor Swift, Blur and Kylie Minogue – all of which have released new LPs since the start of the year.So far, Lana Del Rey’s ‘Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd’ remains the biggest vinyl release of the year – with 33,568 copies sold on the format since its release in March. This is followed by Taylor Swift’s ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’, which was the biggest-selling vinyl release of Q3, with 29,649 sales.In third place is Britpop icons Blur, whose ninth studio album ‘The Ballad Of Darren’ has sold 26,894 copies, and Kylie Minogue’s ‘Tension’ isn’t too far behind, with 19,160 copies sold since its release last month.Other albums paving the way in vinyl sales include Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Guts’, Wham!’s ‘The Singles: Echoes From The Edge Of Heaven’ and Lewis Capaldi‘s ‘Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent’.What’s more, this figure is expected to rise significantly for the remainder of 2023, with albums from Take That (‘This Life’) and Taylor Swift (‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’) still set for release.

Former defender Paul Parker has said that Manchester United's players let Rasmus Hojlund down after he scored twice in Tuesday night's 3-2 Champions League defeat by Galatasaray at Old Trafford.

One of Manchester's most iconic music stores will be amongst the venues and community spaces offering free music lessons this weekend.

A woman told her friend that the XL Bully dog that mauled a dad to death was 'soft' hours before the attack.

Molly-Mae Hague has spoken about the 'meltdown' she suffered while away from Tommy Fury and their baby daughter. Last month the influencer jetted to New York to do a photo shoot for her latest collection with the online fashion brand Pretty Little Thing.

Ben Shephard appeared to struggle to get a word in edgeways as he and Kate Garraway tackled Transport Secretary Mark Harper over the Prime Minister's decision to scrap HS2 from Birmingham to Manchester. The MP appeared on Good Morning Britain on Thursday (October 5) after it was announced on Wednesday (October 4) by Rishi Sunak at the end of the Conservative Party Conference.

Nicola Peltz-Beckham has left fans baffled as she shared what they've branded a 'weird' post which she dedicated to her father-in-law David Beckham. The actress joined her husband Brooklyn this week at the premiere of his dad's new Netflix docuseries.

The tenth celebrity for the 2024 series of Dancing On Ice has been confirmed as I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! star Adele Roberts. Broadcaster and DJ Adele appeared on ITV's Lorraine today, Thursday, 5 October, to announce the exciting career move, and talk about the new series which will return in the new year. Revealing the news, Adele said: “It's ‘bricking it on ice’ for me! I think the hardest part is putting myself out there as I usually hide away.

Katie Price has been shaking bums alongside OnlyFans star Holly Deacon during a £1k a-night stay at a luxurious Greek villa.The former glamour model, 45 has been staying at the villa in Mykonos where she has been shooting content for the adult content subscription site alongside Holly.The stunning villa boasts six bedrooms, a sprawling private pool and incredible sea views.The lavish property costs a whopping £1,000 per night and is within walking distance of the beach. It also comes with a cosy dining area with traditional Greek architecture and picturesque views through the large windows.

This Morning fans have been left questioning where Holly Willoughby is as she's missing from today's show. Holly normally presents the show from Monday through to Thursday, but as the programme kicked off on Thursday, 5 October, she was nowhere to be seen.

Finding the right foundation can be tricky, but TikTok users think they've hit upon the perfect one, with shades to suit all skin tones – and it's currently available as part of an incredible sale bundle. The Iconic London Tint & Glow Bundle is currently reduced from £52 down to £41.60, for a limited time only.The duo consists of two cult favourite Iconic products – Super Smoother Blurring Skin Tint and Prep Set Glow – which together create a gorgeous glowing face base. A favourite with celebs like Khloe Kardashian and Sam Faiers, Prep Set Glow is a hydrating mist with a hint of shimmer, which leaves your skin feeling fresh and looking deliciously dewy.

Big Brother star Chantelle Houghton has addressed fans' concerns about her weight loss.The reality TV star, who found fame after winning Celebrity Big Brother in 2006, appeared on This Morning on Wednesday, 4 October, to talk about the return of the iconic show. But she was then forced to explain her recent weight loss after viewers expressed concern over her slimming figure. The 40-year-old took to social media to assure her followers not to worry as she is 'really healthy.' Speaking to the camera while doing the school run, she said: "Lots of people have been asking me if I am OK, which is really sweet, saying I look slim.

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden has spoken of the harrowing moment she nearly died following chemotherapy to treat her cancer. The 33 year old pro dancer, who joined the BBC One show in 2017, announced earlier this year that she had been diagnosed with grade three aggressive breast cancer.The Welsh ballroom and Latin star underwent a single mastectomy in June and has gone on to have five rounds of chemotherapy to treat the disease. Now Amy has opened up on how her first and second cycles of chemo ended up with emergency hospital stays and life-threatening complications.

Princess Andre has teased a future career away from the celebrity world, despite her famous family roots. Unlike her brother Junior Andre, who like their dad Peter Andre, has taken a shine to singing and recently released his first single, Princess could land a job away from the limelight. Speaking to the Mirror at Tulleys Farm Shocktober Fest, the teen, who has already gained a large following on TikTok for her "get ready with me" videos, revealed that she has plans to become a beauty therapist.

The best places in the UK to retire in the UK have been revealed, and one Scottish region is included in the list.

Alex Scott has reportedly been dating singer Jess Glynne for months and the pair are said to be "really happy" together.

Shoppers have been raving over a dehumidifier on offer on Amazon as impressed shoppers hail the device a "mini vacuum" for excess moisture in the home.

A rape suspect accused of faking his own death to avoid prosecution can be extradited to the US to face charges, after Scottish ministers signed his extradition order.

Kate Middleton is well known for being a good sport and always throws herself into any challenge on a public appearance.

Brunch - subjectively the best invention of the 21st century.

A 'disgusted' mum claims she had to shield her son's eyes during her weekly Tesco shop. Ayesha Idrees popped into Tesco Extra on Huddersfield Road, Oldham, last month, on September 20, when she spotted shelves full of adult toys in the baby and toddler aisle.

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said he was 'proud' of the decision to cut HS2 to Manchester - and shrugged off criticism from ex-Tory Prime Minister David Cameron and former Chancellor George Osborne. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak used his speech at the Conservative Party conference on Wednesday to confirm he has axed Phases 2a and 2b of the high-speed railway.

River Island fans are heaping praise on a 'perfect' winter dress for work or play that will flatter every figure. The dress, which is said to 'not wrinkle or crease', can easily be worn to work in the office, or paired with a coat for trips to the Christmas markets.

Popular BBC quiz show Only Connect often leaves viewers confused by the tricky questions asked.

Laundry is a never ending chore and so is the drying process.

Fans tuning into The Chase last night were left in stitches as one team attempted to beat The Beast by answering a Scottish football question with just seconds to spare.

A dad has been applauded after admitting he refuses to treat his daughter and stepdaughter equally. The father said both teenagers live under his roof and are only a year apart in age.

They have started picking up some steam and now Aberdeen fans hope they can make it count with a major European victory.

Steven Davis still hoped to play a part for Rangers despite his horror injury last season but the club hero probably didn't see him helping in the way he will in Cyprus - standing in the dug-out managing his boyhood club.

Amy Dowden has opened up on how close to death she has come during her recent treatment for breast cancer.

There are a number of one-off cost of living and winter payments on the way this year for people on State Pension.