Manchester Pride confirms 'incredible' fundraising total for 2022 event

Emiliano De Pablos Madrid-based Zeta Studios, the producer behind worldwide hit series “Élite,” HBO Max’s “García!,” Movistar Plus’ “Reyes de la noche” and Prime Video’s “Días Mejores,” has teamed with double San Sebastián Golden Shell winner director Isaki Lacuesta for TV drama project “El hijo del chófer” (“The Chauffeur’s Son”). Lacuesta will direct and write the series alongside writer-director Isa Campo, and “Días mejores” creator and “Fariña” scribe Cristóbal Garrido. The project is currently in a development and looking for financing.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Warner Chappell Music publishing has unveiled an original podcast series called “Setting the Standard: Stories from the Great American Songbook,” in partnership with Bang/Audiation – the team behind WCM’s podcast “Final Sessions: Harry Nilsson’s Losst and Founnd.” The new podcast will “weave together story and song into a tapestry of American cultural history for songwriters, historians, musicians, artists, and fans alike,” according to the announcement. Launching on October 25th, “Setting the Standard” will feature eight episodes – each on a different legendary songwriter – starting with three-time Oscar-winning and pioneering film composer Harry Warren. Additional episodes will roll out throughout the year and spotlight composers and songwriters including Cole Porter, George and Ira Gershwin, Jule Styne, and more. Using historical sources and new discussions with scholars, critics, artists, and family members, the series will tell the stories of their lives and highlight their most iconic songs. It will also feature exclusive interviews from artists like Billy Corgan and Michael Feinstein, and top songwriters such as Justin Tranter.

Liza Foreman Set to run April  14-19, Canneseries has introduced a new competition documentary section, the International Documentary Series Competition, to be included in its next go-round in Cannes. The idea is to keep storytelling at the heart of the event. “Whether the main character is sport, history, a crime, a celebrity, the environment or a changing society, it is always about telling stories. And Canneseries, which promotes serial writing in all its forms, had to highlight this narration of reality,”, said Albin Lewi, artistic director of Canneseries. Bavaria Media International has sealed a distribution agreement with major Portuguese production house SPi  to handle worldwide distribution of “Codex 632.” The six-part series is based on the bestseller of the same name by José Rodrigues dos Santos. “Codex 632” is a co-production between SPi, Portuguese TV station RTP, and Brazilian streaming provider Globoplay, and is scheduled to premiere in 2023.

Mixmag, the club will open its doors again on November 4 under the name The Warmer Room, which is spearheaded by London promoter The Warmer People (aka Thom Grant, Nathan Colinet and Giacomo Giraldi).Public Life was originally open for a six-year run and hosted parties such as Secretsundaze but since it’s closure a decade ago has been unused.A post shared by WARMER PEOPLE (@warmerpeople)The Warmer Room’s first party will feature a headlining set from Leo Pol. The event is free with an RSVP here.

N.O.R.E. has responded to the backlash over Kanye West‘s recent appearance on his Drink Champs podcast.West made numerous controversial comments during his interview. The rapper claimed that the drug fentanyl was responsible for the death of George Floyd, rather than the brutality of police officers.He also said “the Jewish media blocked [him] out”, and that the JPMorgan Chase bank “treated [him] like shit” following its decision to sever ties with Ye.The Drink Champs episode in question has since been taken down, and host N.O.R.E.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are loving their newlywed life!

Andy Burnham has said he will not 'punish people to net zero' after experts warned that Greater Manchester is 'likely' to miss its carbon cutting targets. The city-region is set to blow its carbon budget in two years, meaning it would emit more than its 'fair share' of carbon, according to science-based targets.

Married At First Sight UK star Chanita Stephenson has officially declared herself single on social media after it was revealed she had split from Jordan Emmett-Connelly. The pair had become the golden couple of the E4 marriage experiment series and fans were sure they were set to go the distance.

Salford city mayor Paul Dennett is demanding a Government-funded rent freeze during the cost of living crisis. Mr Dennett has spoken out and published an open letter alongside the city's MPs Barbara Long-Bailey (Salford and Eccles) and Graham Stringer (Blackley and Broughton) after the city council took part in the government’s rent cap consultation.

"Oh my god, there's so much smoke," one woman remarks to another as they watch an ominous cloud billow over a road just minutes from their own.

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has sent a message of congratulations the way of 2022 Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema.

Coronation Street fans couldn't help but make the same joke about Will Mellor as he returned to screens as Harvey Gaskell. Viewers were warned about his return when it was revealed that Sam Blakeman was writing letters to him in prison. Fans of the ITV soap were horrified to discover the drug lord was the youngster's pen pal after he brutally killed his mum.

Continuing the trend of not sampling but remaking an old song, Jack Wins takes Billy Ocean‘s iconic ’80s hit Caribbean Queen and gives it a 2022 makeover/re-imagining.

Robert Lewandowski has sent a reminder to Erling Haaland that he might not be a shoo-in for next year’s Best Striker award at the Ballon d’Or.

Lacey Turner wowed the crowds on the red carpet at the Inside Soap Awards and fans were enamoured with her incredible outfit. MORE: EastEnders star Lacey Turner reveals why she isn't breastfeeding baby son TrilbyThe mother-of-two wore the most gorgeous black velvet suit that looked like a pricey designer buy, but it actually came from high street mecca Marks & Spencer and cost just £69 for the blazer, and £39. 50 for the trousers.

Hailey Bieber, Sydney Sweeney and Anne Hathaway were in attendance showing off their phenomenal personal style all the while.  MORE: What you didn't know about the Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez reunionRELATED: Anne Hathaway looks enchanting in silver pearl-encrusted Valentino gown at New York Film FestivalAnne Hathaway wore Ralph Lauren for the occassionHeld at the Getty Center in Los Angeles, "Hollywood’s most esteemed stars gathered to toast not only their recent Elle covers, but the whole of the film and television industry’s evolution as a field where women can thrive," the publication explained on their website.

her Instagram. The Loose Women panellist wrote in the caption: "The one who made us Mummy and Daddy. The first baby to all my friends… the kindest boy… with the biggest heart… yet knows how to push all of the boundaries, we love you Parks… we have a bloomin 9 year old?! #birthday #son #mum.

Patti LuPone has left the Actors’ Equity union and hinted an end to her Broadway career. The 73-year-old actress - who infamously stopped production of 'Gypsy' she was starring in in 2009 when an audience member was on their phone - has spent decades on the New York stage starring in acclaimed productions of musicals such as 'Les Miserables', 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'Sweeney Todd' but is "no longer part of that circus" just days after seeing her name "bandied about" in connection to a more recent incident, which saw an audience member at 'Hadestown' reprimanded for using a captioning device.

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Kanye West's controversial appearance on Drink Champs has been pulled from YouTube and Revolt TV. In the episode, which aired on Sunday, the Stronger rapper incorrectly claimed that George Floyd, the victim of police brutality, died as a result of the synthetic opioid fentanyl and alleged that "Jewish media" blocked him after his antisemitic rant on social media. Kanye's Drink Champs interview, which lasted three-and-a-half hours, was removed from Revolt TV's platform and YouTube on Monday.

KSI has "completely" quit drinking to help his boxing career. The YouTuber and entrepreneur has opened up about the way being a boxer has shifted his focus, and admitted he wasn't himself when he had alcohol. He told Men's Health UK magazine: "The whole boxing thing, I've made it a lifestyle.

Tia Mowry is feeling "blessed" amid her divorce. The 44-year-old actress - who shot to fame alongside her twin Tamera in the 1990s Nickelodeon sitcom 'Sister, Sister' - has filed for divorce from Cory Hardrict after 14 years of marriage but insisted that she is "doing fantastic" since the split. Speaking at the Elle Women in Hollywood gala, she said: "I'm doing fantastic.

Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me.”The franchise, which included sequels in 1986 and 1989, is now enjoying an extended second act with the series “Cobra Kai” on Netflix, but Macchio wasn’t always on board with the original title about a teen who uses martial arts to confront his bullies.“And the title of the script they were sending me was: ‘The Karate Kid,’” writes Macchio, now 60. “What? Seriously? Was this a cartoon? An after-school special? All I kept thinking was, What a silly, lame-ass title. It must be a placeholder.”It wasn’t — but his character’s original name in the movie, Danny Webber, was later changed, making the “ethically Italian” Macchio more comfortable and send “everything into high gear.” Here are five other secrets Macchio reveals in his memoir:Macchio bumped into actor Charlie Sheen as he left a casting session for the first film — and later learned the “Red Dawn” star had been a “candidate” for the role.

King Charles III will show his "ruthless side" if Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attempt to trash the Royal Family's reputation, a Royal expert has claimed. Katie Nicholl, the Royal Editor of Vanity Fair, spoke out following reports that Netflix have delayed a documentary that Prince Harry, 38, and Meghan, 41, had been creating.

Meghan Markle has spoken about her hopes for her daughter Lilibet’s future while also revealing the reason she left Deal or No Deal. On the new episode of her podcast Archetypes, which hopes to explore "labels that try to hold women back", Meghan spoke with Paris Hilton about the terms “bimbo” and “dumb blonde.” While Paris admitted to leaning into the stereotypes to better her career, Meghan discussed how she thinks the word “bimbo” has negative connotations.The 41 year old Duchess of Sussex explained: "I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on this idea because when I hear the word bimbo, I have a very negative connotation to it.

Household electricity bills could be cut by over £400 a year if the October clock change is scrapped, a heating expert has claimed.

Jay Blades is set to welcome King Charles III to The Repair Shop in a very special episode.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson appeared on Tuesday's instalment of This Morning to discuss all things superheroes as his new film Black Adam comes out this week.

Netflix has reportedly 'postponed' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's documentary until next year following backlash to The Crown Season 5.

The Range has officially announced when it will be opening its doors to a brand new store in Glasgow, creating over 70 new jobs for the local area.

Stargazers should keep an eye out for the Orionid meteor shower which is due to peak this week.

More than eight million people on means-tested benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) received the first part of the £650 cost of living payment worth £326 in July and September. The second instalment of £324 is due to be paid next month to those on DWP benefits and ‘shortly after’ for Tax Credits-only claimants.

Camila Cabello. The 25-year-old singer reveals that she dipped a toe in the dating app pool -- but ended up quitting after just one day. «I was on a dating app for like 24 hours, then I left,» she admits on Tuesday's episode of . «The first guy that DM'ed me was, like, an aspiring singer-songwriter from Nashville,» she continues.

 returned Monday for the first of a two-night special Most Memorable Year week, which explored some of the most impactful, memorable and meaningful turning points in the lives of the competitors.The stars all did their best to pay tribute to these memorable and meaningful moments in their lives with impressive performances that honor and represent the emotions and struggles of those moments.Host Tyra Banks and co-host Alfonso Ribeiro emceed the proceedings as stalwart judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli critiqued and scored the heartstring-tugging dances and potent performances.Here's a look at some of the best, most powerful routines of the night, and a breakdown of which celebs are already leading the pack as front runners in the race for the Mirrorball trophy. Gabby & Val’s dance was simply beautiful