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A pair of New Balance trainers once worn by Taylor Swift have been hailed as "easy to wear" - and you can now bag yourself a pair for less.

Jamie Lang LaLiga Studios, a partnership between Banijay Iberia and Spain’s top soccer division, has finalized a deal with Little Spain, the production company run by popular Spanish recording artist C Tangana, to develop a fiction series set inside the La Liga universe. It will be the first drama production developed with the La Liga IP and, according to the companies, the first with “the official seal of approval from a competition of its size and scope.” In a release, Little Spain offered a few early details about the project: “The objective is to create a story set in the context of Spanish professional football and from the idiosyncrasies of the La Liga teams, where football, culture and life converge.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a new photo of Prince George to mark his 11th birthday.

Another former Strictly Come Dancing contestant has spoken out about their experience on the BBC One show. Will Bayley has said he suffered a serious injury while performing a jump on Strictly in 2019 and has claimed there was “no duty of care”.The Paralympian, 36, has said producers were told the jump from a table during a routine was too dangerous but he was encouraged to do it anyway. He also alleged that after he was injured show bosses made him feel like it was his fault.

Ianis Hagi has reportedly agreed terms on a move to Fiorentina - but it remains to be seen if the Italian side will meet Rangers' asking price, according to the latest from Romania.

If you reapply your perfume multiple times a day, the fluid in the bottle can start depleting pretty quickly.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin dedicated ‘Everglow’ to Taylor Swift during the band’s tour of Germany over the weekend.The members took time to honour Swift during their set on the first of three nights at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf on Saturday (July 20), after her recent departure from the nearby city of Gelsenkirchen following her ‘Eras Tour’ there. You can view the moment below.Martin told the crowd ahead of their 2016 single: “Now this is for Taylor Swift because she left town.

BLACKPINK and other YG Entertainment K-pop acts are set to embark on world tours in 2025, the agency has revealed.In a new video, YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun-suk spoke about the plans the K-pop agency has for 2025. “I can’t say we have specific plans yet, but I think a lot of artists will be active simultaneously,” said Yang, who then teased touring plans for several groups, including BLACKPINK.Speaking specifically about BLACKPINK, the YG Entertainment head revealed that “there will be a highly anticipated comeback from BLACKPINK” in 2025, which will “also be the year [that the group] start their world tour”.Aside from BLACKPINK, Yang also revealed that both BABYMONSTER and TREASURE will “start their world tours” next year.

Police have said there are not believed to be any 'suspicious circumstances' after a fire tore through a pub in Bolton.

Summer has finally arrived in Scotland, and with it comes the influx of tourists eager to take in the country's stunning landscapes.

Amazon has just unleashed another post-Prime Day fragrance deal, slashing the price of an iconic luxury perfume to under £20. Perfume lovers and Estée Lauder devotees can snatch up this fantastic discount, with a generous 67ml bottle of Estee Lauder's Youth Dew available for £20.50.

As you enter the picturesque village of Downham in Lancashire, the first thing that strikes you is the untouched views of the sprawling countryside. Next, you might spot that the charming stone cottages lining the winding lane lack modern features such as TV aerials, power lines, or satellite dishes.

Israeli director Hillel Rate’s drama The Good Fence, set against the backdrop of a right-wing religious settlement, has won the $50,000 Grand Prize for the 12th edition of the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel International Film Lab.

One Love Island couple has already split, just days after being dumped from the villa.The two bombshells shared the sad news on Aftersun on Sunday, 21 July with host Maya Jama, as they confirmed they just want to "be friends" going forward. Konnor Ewudzi, 28, and Lolly Hart, 30, both entered the villa as bombshells at different points in the series. Lolly was one of the final contestants to arrive on the Island and formed a connection with Konnor, who had struggled to find love in the villa.

It was a whole different ball(pool) game for England and Manchester City star Phil Foden - as he celebrated his daughter True's birthday with an adorable mermaid-themed party. Phil, fresh from his sterling summer of footballing action for England, was back on home turf in Stockport to celebrate True's birthday with his family and friends.

NME’s latest star of The Cover, Lava La Rue, has shared a playlist exclusively to accompany the story’s launch – check it out below.The West London artist is on this week’s (July 22) edition of The Cover, a renewal of NME’s commitment to supporting emerging talent across the globe on a weekly basis. Every week, a rising artist will feature on The Cover – you can read the profile of Lava La Rue here, written by Alex Rigotti and featuring photography by Jamie Waters.Accompanying the story is an exclusive playlist Lava La Rue has compiled, ‘Glitchy Space Grunge From Round the Planet’, featuring “glitchy grunge from Spain, Korea, The Middle East, Australia, England, Scandinavia, Africa, China, Brazil, Japan, France, America and beyond!”That includes tracks by Feeble Little Horse, Yves Tumor, Death Grips and many more.

Summer may be in full swing, but with the weather being as unpredictable as ever, we're all about wearing versatile pieces that will keep us cool during the sunny spells and protect us from the cold when the temperatures drop. And if there's one thing that does that better than anything, it's denim.

People travelling to Greece have been warned to take care after it emerged that there has been a big surge in Covid cases there. The new FLiRT variant of the virus has led to a big increase in numbers infected.

EXCLUSIVE: Iron Man and Children of Men writers Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby are scripting Shadow Tiger, a film adaptation of Sharad Devarajan‘s comic book.

Star Wars games of all time.The top-ten list runs from January 1995 to May 2024, with the Star Wars titles sorted by their lifetime dollar sales, which includes digital downloads.The 2015 revival of Star Wars: Battlefront tops out the list, with EA reporting in 2016 that the title had moved over 16million copies. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order comes in second just ahead of 2017’s Star Wars: Battlefront 2, which was reported to have sold 9million copies in its first month.The list also includes four different Lego Star Wars titles and the original Battlefront 2.

Donald Trump has said US Vice President Kamala Harris will be easier to beat than Joe Biden in the forthcoming presidential elections.The current US President announced his decision to drop out of the race yesterday (July 21), explaining that it was “in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for the remainder of my term.”Biden also offered his “full support and endorsement” for Harris to be the next Democratic presidential candidate.Several stars have also endorsed Harris, including Charli XCX and John Legend.But despite that, Trump has now said he believes the US Vice President “will be easier to beat than Joe Biden would have been” in a phone call to CNN’s Kaitlan Collins.Trump added: “He is the worst president in the history of our country, he goes down as the single worst president by far in the history of our country.”Biden plans to serve out the remainder of his term in office, which ends at noon on January 20 2025.But a number of Republicans including Elise Stefanik, House Republican Conference chair, and Republican House speaker Mike Johnson have called for him to resign, according to Sky News.Elsewhere, Aaron Sorkin backed Harris despite a recent op-ed in which he suggested Mitt Romney should run.The award-winning writer of The West Wing and The Social Network issued a statement via former West Wing colleague and actor Joshua Melina.“I take it all back. Harris for America!” said Sorkin.

The exact location of a ‘transformative’ new college linked to Eton has been revealed for the first time. Eton Star Oldham, a state sixth form aiming to support disadvantaged young people into top universities, will be built on the site of the current Tommyfield outdoor market.

The unpredictable British weather is making it a challenge for fashion enthusiasts to dress appropriately for the current climate, especially with the rainy July we are having However, M&S might just have the solution to your summer style dilemmas. Customers are raving about a 'cosy yet smart' cardigan that's ideal for layering over your summer dresses and cami tops during the colder weather - and it's available in a variety of colours.

Naman Ramachandran Media conglomerate Vivendi is moving forward with its proposal to split into three separate entities, the company revealed on Monday. The plan, first revealed in December 2023, aims to address Vivendi’s conglomerate discount and unlock value for its subsidiaries. Under the proposed split, Canal+ would list on the London Stock Exchange, reflecting its international reach.

Love Island stars are often known for transforming themselves before heading in to the villa. It's no secret that many prep for the villa with a beauty overhaul.

Ryan Reynolds has joked that Taylor Swift has sued him for using her cats on a t-shirt in Deadpool 2.In an interview with Sirius XM last week (July 19), Reynolds opened up about using Swift’s cats, Meredith and Olivia, on a t-shirt during his starring role in the 2018 film, the follow up of which – Deadpool & Wolverine – arrives in cinemas this week (July 26).“Yes, I had a T-shirt made. Yes, of [Swift’s cats] Meredith and Olivia on Wade’s shirt,” Reynolds explained during the interview.

Paul Weller has played a surprise performance outside a small chip shop in West London. Check out footage of the moment below.The singer, songwriter and former frontman of The Jam made the appearance on Saturday afternoon, when he took to a stage at a street party in West London.The event was held as a closing party for George’s Fish Bar, and saw Weller perform to locals in the area as part of a surprise set.

A trial date has been set for a man accused of murdering a woman whose body has never been found.

Katie Price has revealed that she was forced to leave her home due to a massive £800,000 bill caused by fly-tippers.The former glamour model, who was declared bankrupt for the second time in March, received an eviction notice from her 'Mucky Mansion' in West Sussex and has since moved out. She suggests that trespassers dumping rubbish on her land led to her eviction as she didn't want to foot the hefty clean-up bill.

Venice Critics’ Week has unveiled the selection for its 39th edition running from August 28 to September 7.

Alex Ritman Amazon MGM Studios is acquiring the U.K.’s Bray Film Studios, the historic site it recently set up as a production hub for the second season of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” The deal marks Amazon’s first acquisition of a physical studio in the U.K., with Bray set to be used for new and continuing TV series and feature films. In early 2022, Prime Video signed a multimillion dollar long-term lease at Shepperton Studios.

Rex Orange County has shared details of live shows across the UK and North America, titled the ‘Finally: A Theatre Tour’. Find ticket details below.Taking place later this year, the new run of tour dates will come in support of the vocalist’s forthcoming album ‘The Alexander Technique’ and see him embark on over 30 shows across the US and the UK.The album will be the follow-up to 2022’s ‘Who Cares?’, and is set to arrive on September 6 via RCA.

Canal+ could gain a London Stock Exchange listing as part of Vivendi‘s exploration of whether to split its business in three.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent U.S. journalist and filmmaker Michael Premo’s doc “Homegrown,” which follows a group of white supremacist Donald Trump supporters from the 2020 campaign trail all the way to the attack on the U.S.

Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker has shared about appearing at Dua Lipa’s Glastonbury 2024 set.Parker had joined Lipa to cover his band’s 2015 hit ‘The Less I Know The Better’, with the ‘Radical Optimism’ singer lending vocals to its chorus. Notably, the Tame Impala frontman had handled production duties on the bulk of the pop star’s latest album.In an interview with The Guardian, published today (July 22), Parker spoke more about that moment, saying that it was “way more wild than I thought it was gonna be”.“The nicest thing about it was that it was Dua headlining Glastonbury, which is something she has wanted to do since she was a kid,” he added.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief After years of project markets and multiple rounds of Asian grant funding applications, Vietnamese horror-comedy “Don’t Cry Butterfly,” is confirmed to have its world premiere in competition at the Venice Critics Week. Its backers have unveiled a first poster image. Written and directed by Duong Dieu Linh, the Hanoi-set film follows a housewife who uses voodoo to try and get her cheating husband fall back into love with her, but instead invites a mysterious presence into the house.