Murder accused denies concocting a plan to ‘lay the blame’ of deadly stabbing on other men

The New York Film Festival‘s main slate got some major additions earlier this week with the likes of Sean Baker‘s Palme d’Or-winning “Anora,” David Cronenberg‘s “The Shrouds,” and Brady Corbet‘s “The Brutalist.” Now the festival adds yet another major new film to its ranks: Luca Guadagnino‘s “Queer.” After Guada’s William Burroughs‘ adaptation has its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in competition for the Golden Lion, it’ll have its US premiere as NYFF’s Spotlight Gala on October 6.

Beabadoobee has revealed the “one thing” that she learned from being an opening act on Taylor Swift’s all-conquering ‘Eras Tour’.The artist releases her third studio album tomorrow (August 9), much of which was written while she was on the road with Swift last summer.And now, in an interview on The Evening Show on Radio X, she has spoken about the specific impact the prestigious slot has had on her as an artist.“I think the one thing I took from that experience was that if you mess up in front of like that many people, it really doesn’t matter,” she said. “Because you still wake up the next day and feel fine.”“Literally, I messed up so many times on stage, and like the equivalent of messing up in front of like 50,000 people, it’s like messing up in front of like 5,000.

Aljaz Skorjanec has been flooded with comments from fans after revealing he'd enjoyed some downtime with a few of his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars. A bunch of the show's male professional dancers enjoyed some 'bonding' time ahead of the 2024 series.

Celtic have launched a fresh bid to bring Adam Idah back to Glasgow, according to a report.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Paul Schrader‘s “Oh, Canada,” a drama starring Richard Gere and Jacob Elordi, has sold North American rights to Kino Lorber. The boutique New York-based distribution company is planning an awards season theatrical release this December, followed by a home video and digital release on major platforms. The exact date has yet to be determined.

Three men have been found guilty of murder after a driver was stabbed 11 times at a set of traffic lights. Sadiq Al-Lami was brutally murdered in the street following a high speed pursuit between two Mercedes on Kingsway in East Didsbury.

The family of a man who hurled a glass bottle and broken bricks at a hotel in Newton Heath during a violent disorder shouted in court after he was refused bail. Paul Smith was involved in disorder that broke out outside the hotel on Oldham Road on July 31, a court heard.

Kumi Koda is celebrating another milestone in her career!

Strange things are happening in the German Alps. Well, at least in the hills centered around a non-descript summer resort in said Alps.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent While the Olympics‘ opening ceremony showcased two North American superstars, Lady Gaga and Celine Dion, the closing bash will highlight two iconic French bands, Phoenix and Air, the event’s executive director Thierry Reboul confirmed to Variety in an interview. Reboul, who produced the blockbuster, controversial opening ceremony show along the Seine and recently filed a police complaint after receiving death threats for it, is now in the final stretch of preparing the closing event alongside artistic director Thomas Jolly.

Those who have been keeping up with the BBC Olympics coverage will know that Rebecca Adlington often appears on screen to present. But beyond her expertise commentary, the former Olympic swimmer has also stunned with her fashion choices.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor CNN is tapping Roy Wood Jr. to help it make Saturday nights a place for comedy tied to the headlines. The former “Daily Show” correspondent has been named to host “Have I Got News For You,” a U.S.

Deadpool & Wolverine popcorn bucket went viral on social media, fans are getting excited about a range of new popcorn buckets for the upcoming new Beetlejuice Beetlejuice film release.Micheal Keaton is due to return as the character Betelgeuse in upcoming sequel, having originally played the role in the 1988 Tim Burton classic.The film will see Burton return as director, as well as Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz and Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz, with the story set 40 years after the events of the first film.Jenna Ortega joins the franchise as Lydia’s daughter Astrid, while Monica Bellucci plays Beetlejuice’s wife. Willem Dafoe meanwhile will play ghost detective Wolf Jackson.The film, which has been in the pipeline for many years and was confirmed in 2022, is due for release on September 6, with production last year delayed slightly due to the Hollywood strikes.Ahead of its release, some US cinemas are already starting to share details of their Beetlejuice Beetlejuice themed popcorn buckets which could rival those of the recent Deadpool & Wolverine success.Regal Cinemas shared some images of their buckets which you can see below.The collection includes a Sandworm collectable container which is designed to look like one of the black and white striped sandworms from the film.

Tom Cruise while on the set of “Cocktail” was risky business. Just ask his co-star Gina Gershon, who recently shared that while filming the 1988 classic, Cruise’s first wife, Mimi Rogers, was always on set.“He had just gotten married, and his wife was very present,” the 62-year-old said while on “Watch What Happens Live” Wednesday.

Getting your hands on jewellery worn by members of the royal family doesn't have to cost thousands. While Kate Middleton's engagement ring, once worn on the finger of Princess Dianna, is rumoured to be worth up to £400,000, one of the Princess of Wales' go-to accessory designers, Monica Vinader, is actually pretty affordable.

Selena Kuznikov IMDbPro and ReFrame, a gender equity coalition founded by the Sundance Institute and Women In Film Los Angeles, have awarded the ReFrame Stamp for gender-balanced hiring to 77 out of 200 of the most popular TV and streaming series of 2023 – 2024. Some of the series that received the stamp are “Abbott Elementary,” “Fallout,” “Hacks,” “Reservation Dogs” and “The Bear.” The stamp recognizes gender-based hiring and shows the potential for productions to achieve gender equity.

Erik ten Hag is convinced Mason Mount will start to 'contribute' to Manchester United after a horrendous first season.

Lucy Mecklenburgh has been seen in tears just days after returning from a beautiful trip with her fiance Ryan Thomas. The loved-up couple took some time out and headed to the South of France.

A mum who got a cheek and lip filler to celebrate her 30th birthday has been left looking 'deformed' with a 'beak' after her lips began to rot away. Nicole McManus got the 1ml injections before her big day in June.

Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan joked that she has 'zero shame' as her co-star said she was 'slaying' away from the cobbles. It's been a quieter time for the actress on the cobbles of late where she is known for playing Daisy Midgeley.

JADE has spoken about the time her Little Mix bandmates acted as her “wing-women” during an embarrassing encounter with Prince Harry.The singer – full name Jade Thirlwall – has recently launched her solo career, and during an appearance on the BBC’s Sidetracked podcast, she reflected on a memorably cringeworthy moment at the 2015 Royal Variety Performance.“I was single at the time and all the girls were like, oh Harry – you could be in with a chance!” she said.“I was like, oh god, here we go. They were being those sort of friends,” she added.Knowing they would be having a meeting with the future Duke of Sussex, JADE said she “started getting nervous” as he started to approach.“I shook his hand and I think it was Jesy [Nelson] who [was saying, ‘ohhh ohhh’].

Some of the celebrities confirmed for this year's Strictly Come Dancing have been pictured all smiles as they headed to rehearsals for the first time. It's been a few weeks now since the show's professional dancers began work on the upcoming series.

Uglies is coming soon!

Finneas has shared details of his second album, ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!’. Check out the emotive title track below.Set for release on October 4 via Polydor/Interscope Records, the new album marks the first from the Grammy and Academy Award-winning artist, songwriter, and producer since his breakthrough LP ‘Optimist’, which arrived in 2021.Coming in at 10 songs long, the project sees Finneas himself taking on the production of the project, and was born out of a series of live studio sessions in Los Angeles, where he brought together some of his closest friends and peers.Today (August 8) to celebrate the release, the musician has dropped the title track as the lead single from the album.In the song, Finneas finds himself trapped in an endless loop between love and hurt, singing about a relationship coming to an end but still possessing a determination to hold on.

Thania Garcia The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) has announced Usher, LL Cool J, BET and Live Nation, among others as honorees for the 2024 BMAC Gala. The awards ceremony will be hosted by Kenny Burns in celebration of artists, executives, and activists “who are pivotal changemakers in championing racial equity and social justice within their community, and who are using their platforms and resources to make a positive impact on society,” according to BMAC. Usher, who is set to receive the Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award, and LL Cool J, receiving recognition for the Clarence Avant Trailblazer Award, will both be present at the event on Sept.

Strictly Come Dancing were keen to have The Duchess of York on this year’s 20 th anniversary Strictly series, according to reports. Sarah Ferguson was approached by the BBC to appear in this year's Strictly Come Dancing 20th anniversary special - but has turned it down. An “extremely well-placed source” told The Express that Sarah, 64, was approached by the BBC several months ago, wanting to make her a star signing to the ballroom competition.

“Hold On To Me Darling” at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.The show, about a fictional country singer named Strings McCrane who moves home to Tennessee after learning of his mother’s untimely passing, will run until Dec. 22.As of now, the rest of the small ensemble is yet to be announced.

, because has been promoting it nonstop for months. But you know who hasn't been quite as visible on the press tour? The film's other star and director, Justin Baldoni.

The Umbrella Academy. Sheehan has played Klaus Hargreeves on the show since 2019 and in a new interview, has opened up about his intensive last day on set.The Netflix show officially comes to an end with season four.

Not even a full day after Taylor Swift‘s Vienna, Austria Eras Tour concerts were canceled, we are now learning more about the terror plot that authorities just barely thwarted prior to the shows.

Taylor Swift’s shows in Vienna, and authorities have confirmed that a “tragedy was prevented” with his arrest.All three of the pop star’s shows in Vienna were cancelled earlier this week, after it was revealed that two people had been arrested for allegedly plotting a terror attack during the gigs.The ‘Midnights’ singer was set to play at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium tonight (Thursday, August 8) Friday (9) and Saturday (10), but event organiser Barracuda Music confirmed last night that it had “no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety”.A 19-year-old main suspect was arrested in Ternitz, south of Vienna, and a second person in the Austrian capital. It was widely reported that the former had pledged an oath of allegiance to the Islamic State group, and the public security director at Austria’s interior ministry Franz Ruf confirmed that authorities were aware of “preparatory actions” for a possible attack in Austria.Now, it has been announced that the teenage suspect has fully confessed to planning a terror attack at one of the shows in Vienna.

Sadie Sink is opening up about the end of Stranger Things.

With the mercury tipped to soar above 30C, those with green fingers around the UK are all set to rescue their scorched gardens from the imminent heatwave. While it might be tempting to lavish your thirsty lawn with water during the sunshine, gardening enthusiasts have been warned about making this common mistake.

Euphoria co-star Fike broke up in April 23, Schafer claimed it was his infidelity during their relationship that led to them parting ways.Speaking on the August 7 episode of Call Her Daddy, Schafer said: “Part of why the relationship ended is because I got cheated on for the first time. It’s part of my truth, but that fundamentally changed me as a person.”Schafer explained that Dominic was the first cis, straight-identifying man she’d ever dated and admitted to blaming herself for the relationship’s demise at first.“As a trans woman, with a man who has never dated that [type of person] before…Because of the way I’ve been socialised as a trans woman, it’s been this crux in my life of what life has been so hard sometimes, I was like, ‘Oh, god is this it? Can I just not?’”“It has everything to do with that person…and whatever kind of pain they’re in or whatever they’re dealing with.”“You always know,” she continued, admitting she looked through his phone for confirmation.

Prince Andrew's eldest daughter, Princess Beatrice, tied the knot with Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in a quaint ceremony at Windsor on July 17, 2020.

A24 has a great slate of movies hitting theaters this Fall, “Babygirl,” “A Different Man,” and “We Live In Time” among them. But don’t sleep on “Look Into My Eyes,” Lana Wilson‘s Sundance 2024 favorite, which leads the studio’s theatrical charge in early September.