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A woman who worked at a Stockport nursery where Genevieve Meehan died has been charged with child neglect unrelated to the tragic nine-month-old.

Managers at Salford's Forest Bank prison are 'conducting all relevant enquiries' following allegations a prison officer has been involved in an inappropriate relationship with an inmate.

A ‘generation of new towns’ modelled on areas including Hale will be built if Labour wins the next election, according Angela Rayner. The party’s deputy leader was setting out her party’s plans at the UK Real Estate, Investment & Infrastructure Forum in Leeds on Tuesday (May 21).

A British man who tragically died following a suspected heart attack on board a plane has been named as Geoffrey Ralph Kitchen.

Angelique Jackson The first time Donna Langley came to the Cannes Film Festival she was a junior executive working on 1999’s “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.” “I had just been promoted and I was fortunate enough to get picked to come on this trip to be part of the support team, and it was great! It was very different to this experience, I will say,” Langley said, eliciting a laugh from the well-heeled crowd at the Kering Women in Motion dinner, held at the Place de la Castre high above the Croisette. “[But] we had the time of our lives.

Tom Hanks likes to stay in the loop.

Jennifer Lopez feels super connected to her character in Atlas!

Riley Keough is fighting back against the supposedly “fraudulent” sale of her grandfather Elvis Presley‘s Graceland mansion in the city of Memphis!

Oh, no! Ben Affleck left Jennifer Lopez hanging at her movie premiere!

Princess Catherine‘s brother is ready to tell all when it comes to his life growing up alongside the future member of the royal family — and much more!

Diane Garrett “Madagascar” writer-director Eric Darnell knew he wanted to adapt Chinese folklore about a magic paintbrush for modern audiences from the moment he came across the ancient tale while at DreamWorks, initially developing an animated film inspired by it, then a VR project for Baobab Studios, where he has served as chief creative officer since 2015. But his vision was first realized in decidedly analog form — a children’s book for middle readers.

Jessica Kiang Yogi Berra, perhaps the greatest catcher in history, is quoted in Carson Lund‘s “Eephus,” a movie about players who, unlike Berra, are never going to trouble the Baseball Hall of Fame’s induction committee. To homage so lofty a legend in so humble a film is a pretty big swing.

Angelique Jackson Proof of Concept, an accelerator program supporting women, trans and non-binary filmmakers founded by Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, producer Coco Francini and Dr. Stacy L. Smith, has set its inaugural class of filmmakers.

Emily Longeretta Tracy Spiridakos is saying goodbye to Haley Upton. Ahead of the May 22 finale, the “Chicago P.D.” actor is opening up for the first time about her decision to leave the procedural at the end of Season 11. In an exclusive interview with Variety, Spiridakos, who joined the Dick Wolf police drama in Season 4, reveals she went to showrunner Gwen Sigan at the end of Season 10 to share that she wanted the next season to be her last.

Jack Dunn “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Insecure” star Jay Ellis has been named host of the MPTF NextGen Board’s 2024 Summer Party, which will take place June 23 on the rooftop of NeueHouse Hollywood. The yearly celebration benefits the Motion Picture and Television Fund, which supports working and retired members of the entertainment community through health and social services. Last year’s NextGen Summer Party raised more than $80,000 for the MPTF.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor Fred Roos, casting director for landmark films such as “American Graffiti” and who went on to have a close relationship with Francis Ford Coppola, including producing best picture winner “Godfather Part II” and “Apocalypse Now,” died Saturday in Beverly Hills. He was 89.

Naman Ramachandran It was a neck-and-neck battle atop the U.K. and Ireland box office between Paramount’s “IF” and Disney’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.” While Disney’s simian saga won the three-day weekend, Paramount’s Imaginary Friend tale was the winner including previews. “IF” bowed with £2.4 million ($3 million), while in its second weekend, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” grossed £2.1 million ($2.7 million) for a total of £7.6 million ($9.7 million), per numbers from Comscore.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Rolling off their partnership on Studiocanal’s “‘Mayhem!” (“Farang”) and Netflix hit movie “Watch Under Paris,” popular genre filmmaker Xavier Gens (“Gangs of London”) is joining forces with Vincent Roget and Eric Lavaine’s banner Sameplayer to launch a new production company. Named Good Players, the Paris-based company will aim at developing and producing action, thriller, aventure, fantasy and horror movies that have an international appeal.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. High prices? In this economy? As Lucille Bluth famously said in “Arrested Development, “I mean it’s one banana, Michael. What could it cost? Ten dollars?” Even if she was more than a few dollars off, the point still stands.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Actor-singer-songwriter Keke Palmer and her Big Bosses Entertainment imprint have partnered with the SRG-ILS Group, which is distributed by Universal Music’s Virgin Music Group, the companies announced on Tuesday. Palmer’s first release under the new partnership will drop in early summer. Palmer, an Emmy Award-winning actor, singer-songwriter, producer, author and television host, founded Big Bosses with Sharon Palmer and her longtime music manager, Billy Clark, in 2017.

Louise Thompson has revealed that she will "never mentally be strong enough to carry a child" due to her post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after giving birth to son Leo. The former Made In Chelsea star nearly lost her life while delivering her son Leo in November 2021.The 34 year old ended up having an emergency caesarean section because her baby's head became wedged in her pelvis during the late stages of labour.The NHS medical team operated for three hours to stop a haemorrhage, while Louise was awake and not under general anaesthetic.

Honor Kneafsey, known for her role as Jodie Dawson in ITV hit series Benidorm, has been spotted looking completely different while on a romantic getaway with her boyfriend.The 19 year old actress, first appeared on the show nine years ago, before leaving in 2017. Honor recently jetted off to Turkey and shared some adorable pictures on social media, where she looked unrecognisable from her time at the Solana Hotel.

Whether she's rocking a chic dress or a smart suit, Fearne Cotton always looks amazing.The presenter's collaboration with sustainable fashion brand Nobody's Child means you can steal her style with ease. Fearne recently released her new spring collection with the retailer, and just in time for the warmer weather, there are plenty of gorgeous dresses included. We particularly like this White Broderie Alexis Midi Dress, £89 here, which is the ultimate effortless piece for balmy days.

When it comes to swimwear, the classic strappy black bikini is a timeless staple that never fades from fashion. It's the ultimate go-to piece that flatters every figure, exudes elegance, and pairs effortlessly with any accessory.

Friends co-star Matthew Perry following his death last year.Perry, who is best known for playing Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom, died on October 28 in his home in California, aged 54. Perry’s cause of death was from “cardiovascular overstimulation and respiratory depression”, from the acute effects of drug use.Cox starred as Monica alongside Perry in Friends from 1994-2004 and their on-screen relationship proved a hit with fans of the show.In a new interview with CBS, Cox said that she still “senses” Perry around her.She explained: “I’m so thankful I got to work so closely with him for so many years.

50 Cent has hit out at Diddy after sharing an apology video for allegedly attacking Cassie in newly released footage.Diddy – real name Sean Combs – is currently facing a series of ongoing investigations regarding alleged sex trafficking, sexual assault and harassment. The rapper’s homes in Miami and Los Angeles were raided in March, seemingly in connection with the accusations.Last week (March 17), footage of the rapper from 2016 appeared to show the rapper beating his former partner, singer Cassie, and throwing an unidentified object at her from a nearby table was obtained and published by CNN.The footage aligns with testimony Cassie gave in a lawsuit filed against the rap mogul, in which she claimed Diddy “became extremely intoxicated and punched [her] in the face” at the hotel, then followed her into the hallway and threw glass vases at her after she tried to leave when he was asleep.Diddy has since apologised for his “inexcusable” behaviour in the video allegedly showing him attacking Cassie.A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent)Now, 50 Cent – real name Curtis Jackson – has taken to his Instagram to react to Diddy’s apology video and hit out at the rap mogul.

full report into the state of the sector for 2023, showing the “disaster” facing live music with venues closing at a rate of around two per week.Presented at Westminster, the MVT also echoed their calls for a levy on tickets on gigs at arena size and above and for major labels and such to pay back into the grassroots scene, arguing that “the big companies are now going to have to answer for this”.Now, with today’s announcement (May 21) of ‘The Artist Pledge’, Music Venue Trust can confirm that more than 45 artists have already signed the pledge to ensure that every grassroots artist, venue, and promoter, not only survives, but thrives. These include Frank Turner, The K’s, The Luka State, Sister, Red Rum Club, Enter Shikari and more.In the campaign, MVT asks artists to pledge that they will acknowledge where they came from as they grow in success, and contribute a small amount of money back into the grassroots sector when they reach arena level.It comes following various artists like Enter Shikari recalling how playing in local venues allowed them to grow their success, and announcing details of a tour where £1 from each ticket sold was donated to the Music Venue Trust.From there, various artists and figures from the live music industry then headed to Parliament to push for a mandatory £1 ticket levy on all gigs arena-sized and above, and other artists including Alien Ant Farm and CKY pledged to help support smaller venues with their upcoming live shows.A post shared by Music Venue Trust (@musicvenuetrust)“We are asking artists today to stand with all of us in the grassroots sector as a show of solidarity.

Moby has shared a new song ‘Where Is Your Pride?’ which features the late poet Benjamin Zephaniah.The poet, actor and political activist passed away at the age of 65 back in December. The news of his death was announced on his Instagram page and came after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour just eight weeks prior.‘Where Is Your Pride?’ features a spoken word poem delivered by Zephaniah performed over a breakbeat.

New York Post. He was reportedly rushed to hospital, but later succumbed to his injuries.Police subsequently said that a young male had been killed by an “accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound” to the head.

Variety.The highest rated of these came from Netflix’s Bodkin, which garnered approximately 1.5 million views across seven episodes during its debut first week on the platform.A Man In Full, came in at the number two spot with 434.5 million minutes viewed compared to Bodkin’s 537.6 million views. Baby Reindeer, which has become a viral hit since its airing on Netflix rose to number three on the streaming charts, up to 330.5 million minutes viewed.Prime Video’s Fallout – an adaptation of the video game – made up the number four slot a month after its release with 326.5 million minutes viewed.Other shows presenting a strong showing include Netflix’s John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In LA, which had a 235 per cent leap in viewing figures from its opening week.

Ryan Reynolds has responded to rumours about whether Taylor Swift is set to appear in the Deadpool series.The singer has been at the centre of speculation for some time over a potential surprise appearance as superhero Dazzler in the upcoming Marvel film.Deadpool & Wolverine is due to hit cinemas this summer, and in anticipation of the movie’s release, Reynolds took part in a new interview with Fandango.Responding to the rumours of Swift entering the Deadpool universe, he said: “You know, movies like this… there’s so much speculation about so many people that might end up in the film.“I saw one that was convinced that Elvis is in the movie. Anything can happen and that’s sort of what I love about this universe. Surprises are the essence of Deadpool.” Watch the video below.The director of the forthcoming movie, Shawn Levy, previously dampened the rumours when speaking to Entertainment Tonight: “That is hardly confirmed nor denied in this interview.

Kevin Costner’s new movie, which he has largely financed himself, has been panned by critics in its first-look reviews at Cannes.The film – which Costner has directed, co-written and stars in – is a four-part Western drama that takes place over 15 years of the American Civil War. Costner has spent over $98million (£77million) of his own money on the project.The film, which premiered at Cannes on Sunday (May 19) also stars Sienna Miller, Jamie Campbell Bower, Sam Worthington, Ella Hunt, Isabelle Fuhrman and Jena Malone.After the premiere, the first-look reviews for the project were largely negative.

Freddie Highmore is talking about the end of The Good Doctor.

The Voice is coming to an end!