Man from Manchester arrested after man seriously injured in hit-and-run collision

The NSW Police have apologised to  ‘78er Barbara Karpinski for ejecting her from the Sydney Cricket Ground stadium where she was watching the Mardi Gras parade on March 5. In response to questions from Star Observer, a NSW Police spokesperson issued the following statement on Friday: “The NSW Police Force is taking this matter very seriously and is conducting inquiries to determine why and how this incident occurred and ensure it is not repeated.”   “We apologise sincerely to the 78er who was asked to leave and to all 78ers and the LGBTIQA+ communities broadly. Our dialogue and communication with the LGBTIQA+ communities will continue to build on the solid relationship we have established together.”Barbara KarpinskiWhen Star Observer informed Karpinski of the apology last night, she thanked both the NSW police and Mardi Gras CEO Albert Kruger for their swift apologies, but she said that action rather than more apologies are needed. She said that although sceptical, she remains hopeful that communication and openness are the way forward.This is not the first time that NSW Police have apologised to Karpinski who was arrested as a schoolgirl in 1978.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefSome cinemas in central Shanghai were closed from Friday in reaction to a surge in coronavirus cases in the city and other parts of China. The Shanghai Disneyland theme park announced partial restrictions that take effect from Saturday. On Saturday, Chinese authorities announced that a total of 1,649 new cases in the country had been discovered on Friday.

Bill Maher was back Friday night from a brief hiatus, but he was also happy to enjoy his first maskless studio audience in two years. “It’s great to see you, and I can finally see you,” Maher said at the top of his HBO show, Real Time. “I don’t want to see another mask unless it’s on a surgeon or a Michael Jackson impersonator.”

Anyone frozen to the bone today in Austin, TX from the 39-degree, piercing wind weather could find all the heat inside the Paramount Theatre as A24’s Daniels’ AGBO movie Everything Everywhere All at Once brought moviegoing roaring back to the first SXSW in three years.

Rachel Brosnahan tries to help Reid Scott up from the ice after he slipped while filming The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel in New York City on Thursday night (March 10).

A former Clyde FM presenter used a perverted dating profile to prey on vulnerable children in the Philippines.

A traumatised woman has recalled the heartbreaking moment she saw a Scots woman tragically fall to her death from a Spanish hotel earlier this week.

A Scots scientist who studied mating monkeys in the jungle is using some of their techniques to help women find the perfect match.

The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that on October 31, 2021 there were 2.8 million people across the UK claiming support through Personal Independence Payments (PIP), with just over one in three claimants (35%) receiving the highest level of award.

A drug dealer was caught with £33,000 of heroin after cops swooped on a Scots railway station.

Kate Upton, 29, is the bikini queen! The Sports Illustrated swimsuit model sizzled in a new Instagram post rocking a blue printed bikini, shared to her grid on Friday, March 11. The blonde bombshell showed off her figure in the triangle top as she partially lounged in a postcard worthy infinity pool, capturing the deep blue ocean behind her.

There’s nothing quite like a sister’s stamp of approval, especially when it comes to a new relationship. After taking her romance with Pete Davidson Instagram official in sweet new photos on Mar. 11, Kim Kardashian got just that support from sister Khloe Kardashian. Khloe sweetly commented “I love this” on photos of Kim & Pete’s cuddly and glamorous date, cementing she’s there for the couple amidst drama with Kim’s ex Kanye West.

Mark Schilling Japan CorrespondentHamaguchi Ryusuke’s Oscar-nominated “Drive My Car” took eight prizes at the 45th Japan Academy Film Prize ceremony, held on Friday at the Grand Prince Hotel New Takawana in Tokyo.In addition to the best picture award, the film won best director (Hamaguchi), best screenplay (Hamaguchi and co-writer Oe Takamasa) and best actor (Nishijima Hidetoshi). The film also scooped prizes for cinematography, lighting, editing and sound recording.Meanwhile, best actress went to Arimura Kasumi for her work in the hit romantic drama “We Made a Beautiful Bouquet.”Best animation honors were awarded to Watanabe Ayumu’s “Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko,”  a heart-warming coming-of-age film set in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido.

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticWay back in 1998, before Marvel made metaverses a household concept, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in a lovely parallel-realities drama called “Sliding Doors,” in which a woman’s life split along two paths, depending on whether or not her character caught a specific train. At the time, juggling these competing fates was considered to be so demanding that the filmmakers obliged one of the two Gwyneths to get a haircut, so audiences could tell them apart.Nearly a quarter-century later, our collective cine-literacy has gotten so sophisticated that “Sliding Doors” seems no more challenging than a simple game of tic-tac-toe.

Michelle Yeoh hits the red carpet premiere of her new movie, Everything Everywhere All At Once, during the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festivals held at The Paramount Theatre on Friday night (March 11) in Austin, Texas.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterThe SXSW Film Festival delivered a doozy of an opening night presentation with Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once” on Friday in Austin — offering up a buffet of images for viral memes.Fleshy hot dogs in place of human fingers, a talking raccoon voiced by Oscar winner Randy Newman, butt plugs that serve as portals to other dimensions, a martial arts showdown between Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis, and a universe-shattering bagel all populate the A24 release. While Twitter will have its day with the inventive and well-crafted insanity, the filmmakers and cast also produced a rowdy crowdpleaser with themes of acceptance, optimism, and love literally conquering all.

Kevin McGarry surprises Kayla Wallace with a sweet kiss in a new video clip posted to her Instagram.

Kristen Stewart makes a casual arrival for her Spencer conversation held at 92Y in New York City on Friday (March 11).

Connor Ratliff has received an apology from Tom Hanks.

James Newman’s Ember, scoring ‘nil points’. The nation’s hopes and dreams are now pinned on TikTok star Sam Ryder, who will represent the UK with his hit song Space Man. Here is everything you need to know about watching this year’s competition.

Dolly Parton turned down ElvisLinkDolly Parton: 13 crazy facts about the Queen of CountryLinkMany believed Rich was taking public and rather ill-advised stand against the infiltration of crossover pop acts onto the country scene. This had come to head the previous year when Olivia Newton-John won Best Female Vocalist over the likes of Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton. Outraged country music legends like George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Brenda Lee, Conway Tewitty and Dolly Parton formed the Association of Country EntertainersThe Country Music Hall of Fame said: "As a result of that 1974 flap, a memorable CMA Awards event came the next year, when an obviously well-lubricated Charlie Rich ended his reign as 1974's Entertainer of the Yeah by announcing the new recipient of the CMA's top prize.

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Though Colin Farrell may be having a Hollywood resurgence as he gears up to star in a new The Batman HBO spinoff series and the futuristic A24 film After Yang, in the lives of his two sons, he’s always a main character. Colin, AGE, shares sons James, 18, with ex-girlfriend Kim Bordenave, and Henry, 12, with former Ondine costar Alicja Bachleda-Curús.

Where to begin with Daniel Scheinert and Dan Kwan (The Daniels) new film . Having its world premiere at SXSW 2022, it certainly lives up to its name. It’s an ADHD-fueled acid trip that takes up every bit of space during its 2:30 minute runtime. The Daniels create a vast world around the concept of love, family, tradition and how sometimes you have to go to the ends of the universe to appreciate what you have at home.

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Manchester United are interested in signing Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski, according to reports.

Kate Beckinsale, 48, looks good and she knows it! The Underworld actress showed off a black-and-white plaid pajama set in a new video shared to her Instagram on Friday, March 11. She opted to keep the flannel top open to reveal a black bra underneath with a key hole cutout, also showing off her toned abs. Her iconic Persian cat Clive co-starred in the short IG video, looking fluffier than ever.

It’s been another whirlwind day in the land of pop artist Grimes. After revealing she welcomed a second child with ex Elon Musk, who is currently dating actress Natasha Bassett, reports surfaced that Grimes herself had begun a new relationship, with former WikiLeaks whistleblower Chelsea Manning.