Mum, 33, dies from rare cancer months after being told she had 'ear infection'

The brother of a millionaire heiress has warned her husband is 'very dangerous' after a judge in a civil case ruled he unlawfully killed her.

Naman Ramachandran Warner Bros.’ “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” conjured a dominating £7.3 million ($9.6 million) opening weekend in the U.K. and Ireland, easily claiming the top spot at the box office, according to numbers from Comscore. Ahimsa Entertainment’s Tamil-language film “The Greatest Of All Time” (“GOAT”), starring Vijay, debuted in second place with £768,842.

The Centre, Livingston has announced the arrival of the UK’s leading family entertainment operator, Hollywood Bowl, featuring 22 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, an amusements area and a bar and diner, covering 26,000 sq. ft., within the next year.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds? If so, Apple‘s newest release is for you. The tech company hasn’t refreshed the standard AirPods line since 2021, but now, three years later, they finally announced the Apple AirPods 4.

EXCLUSIVE: Orange is the New Black and Weeds showrunner Jenji Kohan is to deliver a masterclass at Seriesly Berlin, the new TV festival launching in the German capital next week.

MPs have voted to make the Winter Fuel Payment means-tested in the House of Commons.

Earlier this week, Ali Bastian revealed to OK! that she has been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, admitting that "life threw us a curveball". She is navigating treatment and raising two young daughters with husband David O’Mahony. During the candid interview, Hollyoaks star Ali, who is also mum to 19 month Isabella, admitted it was 'tricky' knowing what and how to tell Isla.

Have you ever watched “The Bear” and thought to yourself, “Wow, I’d like this so much better if it was spooky?” If so, then you’re in luck because we have “House of Spoils” coming next month. READ MORE: 2024 Fall Film Preview: 50 Movies To Watch As seen in the trailer for the film, “House of Spoils” follows an ambitious young chef who is going off to open a new restaurant in a remote area.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Netflix is bringing back a new season of its cooking series “Dinner Time Live With David Chang,” and just in time for the holidays. The series’ Season 2 is set to launch on Tuesday, Oct. 8, with nine 50-minute episodes, which will roll out weekly.

Zoe Ball fans were left disappointed yet again on Tuesday morning as the cherished Radio 2 star was MIA from her usual Breakfast Show spot.The 53 year old broadcaster hasn't blessed the airwaves since August 8, with stand-ins Scott Mills and Gaby Roslin stepping up to the mic in her stead. She isn't set to be back on the show until at least next week. Speaking on August 12, Scott addressed the confusion and said: "Good Morning.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s chief strategy officer Phillip Picardi has exited the organization after two years for a position at WeightWatchers. Picardi has been named chief impact officer at the weight management company, focusing on building communities inside and outside of WeightWatchers.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The new Apple iPhone 16 is the tech company’s newest smartphone positioned to replace last year’s iPhone 15 models. For 2024, Apple is emphasizing their new Apple Intelligence (A.I.) performance to help you complete tasks faster, while allowing you to snap better photos.

EXCLUSIVE: HarperCollins imprint William Morrow has snapped up North American publishing rights to a new memoir from Jay Stratton, former Director of the U.S Government’s secretive UFO program, the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force, who led investigations into UAP and non-human intelligence for 16 years.

Royal outdoorsy icon Zara Tindall, who's an enthusiast for all things al fresco – from dog walking to horse riding – has spilled the tea on her outerwear must-haves. A while back, Zara joined forces with the outdoor gear gurus at Musto, shining the spotlight on her top jacket choices to tackle the chill, with the Musto Headland Pertex Primaloft Parka topping our lust list.

The film hasn’t even made it to theaters yet, and there is plenty of controversy for the new movie, “The Apprentice.” The film has garnered a controversial reputation because it focuses on Donald Trump’s early career, well before becoming a political lightning rod. But with a release secured, the film is finally making its way to theaters.  READ MORE: 2024 Fall Film Preview: 50 Movies To Watch As seen in the trailer, “The Apprentice” tells the story of a younger Trump as he begins to make a name for himself in 1970s New York City.

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Richie Myler, Helen Skelton's ex-husband and former Leeds Rhinos star, is celebrating the birth of his second child with partner Stephanie Thirkill.

Good Omens has been suspended following sex assault allegations towards creator Neil Gaiman.The Amazon Prime Video fantasy-comedy series – based on the book by Gaiman and Terry Pratchett – follows Michael Sheen’s angel Aziraphale and David Tennant’s demon Crowley. The new season was due to begin shooting in Scotland but it has now been paused, reports Variety.It was renewed for a final season in December 2023.The suspension comes after Gaiman was accused of sexual assault by two women in July, claims the writer has strongly denied.According to an article and podcast by Tortoise, Gaiman was reported to be the subject of a police investigation in New Zealand.

Terrifier 3.The bucket – essentially a latex head of the horror character – has been unveiled in a short video clip, which you can view below.Much like the forthcoming film which centres on a killing spree at Christmas, the popcorn bucket also has a festive theme.One fan in the comments section described the bucket as “horrifying”, while another said: “I wouldn’t want to eat popcorn out of this.”The ‘TERRIFIER 3’ popcorn bucket has been revealed. pic.twitter.com/WiWQrnhtCn— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 9, 2024It is the latest in a long line of popcorn buckets which first gained traction with Dune: Part Two’s bucket, which went viral due to its suggestive look.This was followed by a Deadpool & Wolverine popcorn bucket which featured Wolverine’s mouth open in a similarly suggestive pose and also went viral.Elsewhere, Alien: Romulus designed popcorn buckets were also praised by fans.Meanwhile, the trailer for Terrifier 3 was shared at the end of last month.Writer and director Damien Leone and Priscilla Smith, president and founder of French distributors The Coven, recently revealed that the third entry in the franchise will amp up the gore even more than its predecessors, and will carry a significantly larger budget.The original film in the slasher series, Terrifier, came out in 2018.

Neil Young is in a New York state of mind.This September, the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is playing not one, not two but three shows in The Empire State.First up, the 78-year-old Godfather of Grunge will headline at this year’s Farm Aid alongside fellow board members Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds) on Saturday, Sept. 21.Shortly after, the “Heart of Gold” singer heads south for a pair of concerts at Port Chester, NY’s Capitol Theatre on Monday, Sept. 23 and Tuesday, Sept.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Rachel Sennott‘s untitled comedy has been picked up to series at HBO, Variety has learned. The show was ordered to pilot at the premium cabler back in March.

It’s been several years since filmmaker Mati Diop released her acclaimed feature directorial debut, “Atlantics,” which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. We are finally ready for the release of her sophomore outing, “Dahomey.”  READ MORE: 2024 Fall Film Preview: 50 Movies To Watch As seen in the trailer, “Dahomey” sees Mati Diop return to her documentary roots for a film that examines the effects of colonialism and appropriation.

A camper went through the ultimate horror camping story when they felt something creeping inside their sleeping bag, only for a shocking surprise after turning on the light. A National Park adventure left the visitor truly spooked after they woke to find their tent engulfed by hoards of dangling bugs hanging in a horror move-like scene.

Shaheem Reid DJ Cassidy didn’t become one of the most high-profile DJs in the business by leaving things to chance. The New York native is keen on making sure everything is buttoned up, from the way his signature hat sits on his head to his performances everywhere from Jay-Z and Beyonce’s wedding to the stage of the Democratic National Convention during the summer, and especially at his “Pass the Mic Live!” residency in Las Vegas.

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It appears Shailene Woodley is trying to do something that many people have tried and failed to do previously—bring Janis Joplin’s life to the big screen.  According to a report from Variety, Shailene Woodley is set to star in a Janis Joplin biopic that will shoot in California. The report isn’t so much about the film itself than it is about the tax credits the film is going to receive to shoot on the west coast.

Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o (“12 Years A Slave”) has a lot cooking at the moment. This month, she launches her new podcast, “Mind Your Own,” on September 19, and her new animated film, “The Wild Robot,” in theaters on September 27 (read our review).

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent “Emily in Paris” took a “Roman Holiday” on Tuesday when its full cast came to the Eternal City to launch part-two of the Netflix show’s fourth season. Lily Collins, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo, Camille Razat, Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery and William Abadie were photographed sipping spritzes on a terrace in front of the Colosseum prior to the global premiere at Rome’s The Space Cinema Moderno. The Netflix publicity machine also unleashed a fleet of dozens of vintage FIAT 500 cars with “Emily in Paris” logos that zipped around central Rome, even though the show’s protagonists ride Vespas.

Blu DeTiger has teamed up with Fender to unveil her limited edition signature Player Plus Jazz Bass.The bass virtuoso’s axe features a Sky Burst Sparkle finish with sleek chrome hardware and a mirrored pickguard which reflects DeTiger’s “vibrant style”. It also has custom Blu DeTiger Fireball bass humbucker and Player Plus noiseless jazz bass pickups, a chambered lightweight ash body, a satin maple neck, and a bound 9.5” rosewood fingerboard which was designed for comfort during long performances.Speaking about the collaboration in a press release, DeTiger said: “This bass is a reflection of everything I love about playing.

World premiering earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival, the genre-bending horror slasher “It’s What’s Inside,” which was picked up by Netflix for acquisition rights soon after the festival, is coming out this October. While it premiered in Sundance’s Midnight section—generally reserved for horror movies, the filmmakers—and was sometimes described as a slasher, director Greg Jardin, executive producer Colman Domingo, and Academy Award nominee Greg Jardin never regarded it as either.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Jake Gyllenhaal‘s company Nine Stories Productions has hired Josh McLaughlin as its new president. In his new role, McLaughlin will work alongside Gyllenhaal to develop a slate of projects.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer PlayStation has officially confirmed the release of its next console, the PS5 Pro. The device will launch Nov. 7 and retail at $699.99 compared to its predecessor the PS5, which launched in November 2020 priced at $499 with a digital-only edition for $399.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. During the Apple “Glowtime” event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, the tech giant announced a slate of new models of their most popular tech. In addition to the iPhone 16 and Apple Airpods 4, they announced a new addition to the Apple Watch family: the Apple Watch Series 10.

new interview with NBC News that it is locked in for April 2025.The now notorious festival went viral in 2017 for promising a luxury festival experience on a private island in the Bahamas, only for it to unfold as a logistical nightmare with accommodation, food and water issues.The festival received renewed publicity when Netflix dropped its hit documentary Fyre.The defining moment of the tell-all doc came when event producer King recalled how he was prepared to give oral sex to a customs official in exchange for allowing Evian water onto the island.King, who lost $1million (£765,250 in the original festival), has now spoken out about his doubts about Fyre’s planned return.Speaking to the BBC, King said that McFarland was “known for the biggest failure in pop culture and wants to flip the script. But I’m not sure he’s going about it the right way.”McFarland spent four years in prison on multiple counts of fraud over the event, after failing to deliver on any of the luxuries that tickets costing up to $250,000 (£191,342) promised.King said he had met McFarland a few months ago to discuss Fyre 2, but feared the disgraced businessman hadn’t “learned a lot in prison… he’s shooting from the hip again”.“Billy has a gift.

bring in Emily Armstrong as their new vocalist.Bennington tragically died in 2017 by suicide.Armstrong, who co-founded the rock band, Dead Sara, made her Linkin Park debut in a live performance earlier this month alongside new drummer Colin Brittain.Armstrong is already known for her vocals with LA rock band Dead Sara, while Brittain is a renowned songwriter and producer who has worked with the likes of Aussie musician G Flip.Bennington’s son took to Instagram to lash out at the replacement, which has already proven controversial with fans, suggesting that the band were being insensitive to his father’s legacy.He claimed Linkin Park co-founder Mike Shinoda had “quietly erased my father’s life and legacy in real time … during international suicide prevention month.”He then hit out at Armstrong’s past, referencing her ties with the Church of Scientology as well as her support of Danny Masterson, who was convicted of raping two women and sentenced to 30 years to life in prison in 2023.He went on to allege that the band had “failed to address the concerns of their diverse fan base” and that the music group’s recent actions “are not something people should acclimate to.”“You have betrayed the trust loaned to you by decades of fans and supporting human beings including myself,” he continued. “We trusted you to be the bigger better person.

Cassyette has spoken to NME about what went into her debut album ‘This World Fucking Sucks’, the challenges of life on the road, and what her next record could look like.The Brighton-based artist born Cassy Brooking – who originally hails from Essex – exploded onto the alternative scene with her breakout hit ‘Dear Goth’ in 2021, going on to blend nu-metal, emo and pop soundscapes together with soaring chorus hooks and brute heaviness.Having toured with Bring Me The Horizon and Bryan Adams earlier this year, ‘This World Fucking Sucks’ arrived amidst some considerable momentum for Cassyette.“It legitimises what you’re doing, getting to meet the [fans] who are listening to it”, she told NME, reflecting on her recent run of in-store shows and signings. “Music is such a connecting mechanism for people’s emotions.”“One of the main through lines on the album was grief – I lost my dad at the beginning of the pandemic”, she continued.