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Girls Aloud have sent fans into a frenzy after announcing a 2024 reunion tour. Eagle-eyed fans spotted on Thursday that the Ticketmaster links were primed and ready for the HUGE announcement of a tour in May and June 2024..

Amazon customers have praised a ‘must have’ galaxy light that soothes you to sleep and makes the perfect stocking filler this Christmas. The £16 device has been reduced from £20 as part of Amazon’s Black Friday Deal.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly set to fund Manchester United's January transfer window with the sale of Jadon Sancho.

Coronation Street has been hit with a number of official complaints over recent 'intimate' scenes that left viewers screaming at their TV screens. During an emotional episode of the ITV soap aired on November 15, viewers saw Paul Foreman head to the hospital for an appointment.

The battle for the Glitterball trophy may still be ongoing on Strictly Come Dancing but we're already thinking ahead to the next special which will air over Christmas. Once the main series finishes in mid-December, fans won't have to wait long for their next fix of the BBC One dance contest.

Perfume lovers can get one of Calvin Klein's bestselling £90 fragrances for a fraction of the price. I've learned about and crafted my own fragrance in the world's perfume capital, Grasse, France, and now consider myself as something of an expert in the field - and Amazon's Calvin Klein offer is one of the best I've seen for Black Friday.

Christopher Nolan has said that he will not be directing the next James Bond film.The Oppenheimer director has long been linked with a possible involvement in the British spy franchise, and has spoken multiple times in the past about his admiration for the films, even expressing direct interest in becoming a part of it.In a new interview with Associated Press, however, he has formally distanced himself from Bond. When asked whether that might be his next project, he said: “No, sadly no – no truth to those rumours.”In July, Nolan had said that it would be “an amazing privilege” to direct a Bond film.“The influence of those movies in my filmography is embarrassingly apparent.

Tom Cruise has personally stepped in to support his agent, after she was relieved of her duties following pro-Palestinian social media posts.Maha Dakhil, who represents Cruise, was let go from her role as co-chief of the motion pictures department of CAA (Creative Artists Agency), an influential Los Angeles talent agency.She had made a number of posts on Instagram, including one that read: “What’s more heartbreaking than witnessing genocide? Witnessing the denial that genocide is happening.”According to Variety, Cruise took “the rare step of going in person” to her office to show his support for her, and he made it known to CAA that he was backing her. It is reported that a group of other CAA assistants threatened to walk out over the agency’s treatment of Dakhil.Dakhil was allowed to stay on at the company as an agent, but she was stepped down from her other senior role.The news comes as Hollywood continues to wrangle with how to deal with artists and executives who choose to be personally outspoken about the ongoing crisis in Israel-Gaza.Earlier today (November 22), Melissa Barrera was dropped from Scream VII after writing an Instagram post in support of Palestine.In a post on her Instagram Stories, Mexican-born Barrera, who played Sam Carpenter, wrote: “I too come from a colonized country.

Drake has surpassed Kendrick Lamar with his recent ‘It’s All A Blur’ tour becoming the highest-grossing rap tour ever.Last year, Lamar toured the world in support of his Grammy Award-winning fifth album ‘Mr Morale & The Big Steppers’. The ‘Big Steppers tour’ ended in September 2022 and earned $110.9million (£89,248,704.66) from 929,000 tickets sold across 73 shows – making it the highest-grossing rap tour at the time.This summer, Drake team up with fellow rapper 21 Savage to tour North America in support of their Grammy Award-nominated collaborative album ‘Her Loss’.

Porno for Pyros have played a secret Los Angeles loft party shortly after announcing their 2024 farewell tour.Taking over a loft in downtown LA, Perry Farrell and co. performed a four-song set that included the live debut of their latest single ‘Agua‘ as well as their classic tracks ‘Good God’s://Urge!’, ‘Tahitian Moon’ and ‘Pets’.The gig also saw the band perform with bassist Mike Watt who played with the group from 1995 until 1998.

U2 have said progress on their new album is “somewhat tied” to their drummer Larry Mullen Jr.In a new interview with Mojo, frontman Bono and bassist Adam Clayton spoke of the status of their upcoming album. Bono has previously said it will be “an unreasonable guitar record” with “big choruses”Now, they have also revealed that work on the album has been partially stalled, with Clayton saying: “Starting work on new songs is somewhat tied to Larry’s situation.

Succession.The actor, who played Logan Roy in the HBO series, appeared on Late Night With Seth Myers on Tuesday (November 21) when the show’s host kicked off the interview with a quote from the character.“‘I love you, but you’re not serious people’…. that really sort of summed it all up didn’t it?” Meyers said to Cox on the chat show.“Well actually, it was my favourite line that I had to say throughout the whole show,” Cox replied. “I loved that line and I just thought, why didn’t I say it earlier? They were damned unserious most of the time.”The line, said by Logan to his children, featured in the second episode of the fourth and final season.

Lana Del Rey has opened up about the negative reviews and criticism she received during the early days of her career.The artist – who has released several chart-topping albums – spoke candidly about the harsh reviews she got from critics during the start of her time in the industry in a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar.Speaking with the outlet, she looked back particularly at the response to her 2012 debut album ‘Born To Die’, which was described by many publications as being “inauthentic”.“I think in one week, The New Yorker, The New York Times, The New York Post and New York magazine agreed that it was the most ridiculous act that had ever come out,” Del Rey recalled in the discussion (via Music News).“[But] it was 100 per cent authentic,” she added. “It’s just that where I was at the time was malleable in my own life – easy to, like, acquiesce … I kept rereading the idea of somebody who was feigning vulnerability.

Diddy saying he returned all rights to Bad Boy RecordsIn September, it was reported that the New York rap mogul was in talks with his former signees to return their publishing rights to them. This included the catalogues of Notorious B.I.G, Faith Evans, Ma$e and more.Sitting down with The ShadeRoom, the 2000s R&B boyband B5 were asked if they “benefitted” from Diddy’s decision to return the rights to artists.

50 Cent and Fat Joe‘s feud in the early 2000s caused a rift between him and fellow player Stephon Marbury.Fat Joe and 50 Cent’s feud reached its peak in the mid-2000s. At the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards, a near-altercation occurred during a commercial break causing the former to take a jab at 50 while presenting Missy Elliott with Best Hip-Hop Video.

The Hives have announced they are looking for cover bands to perform their own live shows for their “franchise”.The Swedish five-piece are currently on tour having released their new album ‘The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons’, their latest music after an eleven-year hiatus. It received four stars from NME upon release: “The Hives zapped straight back into the only mode they know: pure pandemonium. It’s about time new generations received this healthy dose of old school Hives, packed with the same intensity, goofiness – and of course, the matching black and white suits.”Today (November 22), the band have put out a statement encouraging fans to sign up here to put on their own tribute shows and uncover “rewards”.“THE HIVES FRANCHISE NEEDS YOU,” they began.“We have arrived at a point where The Hives can no longer keep up with public demand for concerts.

Scream franchise, although the decision was made before her fellow actor Melissa Barrera was recently dropped from the next film.Deadline has reported that Ortega had already agreed not to continue in her role as Tara Carpenter, who she played in 2022’s Scream and sequel Scream VI, earlier in the year, due to her involvement in a number of other projects.Earlier today (November 22), Melissa Barrera was dropped from Scream VII after writing an Instagram post in support of Palestine.Following the decision, ‘#BoycottScream7’ began trending on X, with many fans vowing to not see the movie when it is released.A number of fans began to call for Ortega to follow Barrera off the project in solidarity.However, Ortega is due to head to Ireland to film the second season of Netflix hit Wednesday next year, and she is still completing the shooting of the new Beetlejuice film.In a post on her Instagram Stories, Mexican-born Barrera, who played Sam Carpenter, wrote: “I too come from a colonized country. Palestine WILL be free.

Daryl Hall has been granted a restraining order against his former music partner John Oates while in the midst of a confidential legal battle.The news of Hall filing a lawsuit against Oates was first reported by Axios Nashville reporter Nate Rau last week (November 17) who tweeted: “Members of the beloved pop rock duo Hall & Oates are locked in mysterious litigation. Daryl Hall filed a lawsuit yesterday against John Oates in Nashville Chancery Court.

A Toryglen boxing club packed a punch at an Irish tournament as seven of its young fighters brought home medals.

Participants at a special suicide prevention football tournament have raised £432 to support the work of the Samaritans Scotland charity.

Tim Allen and Tom Hanks could be returning as Buzz Lightear and Woody in “Toy Story 5.”On Tuesday night’s episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Allen, 70, revealed that he and Hanks, 67, are in talks to get back behind the mic.“Bob Iger, head of Disney, said it was on,” Allen said of a fifth film in the 28-year-old franchise. “He actually said it was going to happen.

Last week a bunch of old Travis Kelce tweets went viral. But it wasn’t like that!

Just when we thought everything was finally resolved, there’s a new development to this scandal!

An influencer in Brazil has passed away following a tragic accident. He was 40 years old.

Britney Spears (yet again…) has us confused AF!

Russell T Davies has revealed Shirley Ballas will make a guest appearance in the upcoming series of Doctor Who.

An attempt by Scottish Labour to declare a housing emergency in Scotland has failed.

Broadcaster Dan Snow, BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent and EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick are the first three celebrities to be announced for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2023.

Shakira has agreed to pay the Spanish Treasury an amount exceeding 7.64 million to settle her case and move on. However, her lawyer believes that if she had not fallen in love with Gerard Piqué, she would not have had to pay such a hefty sum.According to Pau Molins, Shakira’s 11-year romance with the former soccer player led her to face six tax fraud charges instead of three.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are facing “their duties as equal partners”, a royal expert has claimed. On Tuesday 20 November, the pair were all smiles when they joined other members of the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace to view artefacts from the Royal Collection alongside President Yoon Suk Yeol as part of the South Korean president’s state visit to the UK.

EastEnders' star Jamie Borthwick, who plays Jay Brown on the soap, is set to join the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2023 alongside broadcaster Dan Snow and BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent.The trio are the first celebs announced for the festive episode airing on Christmas Day, where they'll compete to be crowned the Christmas champion. The exciting news was shared on Wednesday's episode of the Strictly spin-off show It Takes Two, with more contestants to be revealed on Thursday November 23. Jamie was revealed as the third celebrity on It Takes Two, will be dancing with Nancy Xu.

After months of speculation, former Emmerdale star Charley Webb has confirmed she has split from actor Matthew Wolfenden. She confirmed the news with a post on her Instagram, asking for privacy as they make their children their priority. Writing on Instagram, Charley posted: "It is with love and respect that Matthew and I have decided to separate.

Garry Keane and Stephen Gerard Kelly’s documentary In The Shadow Of Beirut, which is Ireland’s Oscar category this year, is headed to the Red Sea International Film Festival, running November 30 to December 9 in the Red Sea port of Jeddah.

Prime Video executives aren’t prepared to guarantee a ratings bonanza with the first NFL game on Black Friday. They mainly hope it succeeds in seeding a new annual pop culture event on the day after Thanksgiving.

French VFX firm The Yard, whose credits include Indiana Jones 5, Ford v Ferrari, Enola Holmes 2, Wanda Vision, John Wick 4 and upcoming spin-off A Quiet Place: Day One, has appointed Tom Fonvillars as head of its CG department.

Facebook and Instagram parent Meta blew past Wall Street expectations for the three months ended in September but said it’s seeing advertising volatility in the current fourth quarter corresponding the Israel-Hamas war.