Mystikal arrested on rape, domestic abuse and robbery charges

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British pay-TV network Sky expects to continue its relationship with HBO “one way or the other,” as Warner Bros. Discovery’s plans to merge HBO Max and Discovery+ in Europe next year gather pace.

From comedy to kink and quiet contemplation, Melbourne has got it all! Welcome to our pick of queer events that you can check out this week in Melbourne. Image: Pride Of Footscray BarIf there’s one thing us queers know how to do, it’s laugh. With Geraldine Hickey to MC, check out the best of Melbourne’s up and coming queer comedic talent at this classic LGBTQIA+ friendly venue, ‘Pride of Our Footscray’.

EMILY Atack has been spotted glowing in the sunshine as she wowed in a plunging blue dress for a holiday snap. The former Inbetweeners star - who has been enjoying a Spanish holiday with her sister Martha this week - stunned in the summer gown as she headed out for the evening.

MICHELLE KEEGAN looks effortlessly glamorous in a plunging silk dress as the Sky original series Brassic is renewed for fifth series. The brunette beauty, 35, has had a glamourous makeover while shooting press shots as her character Erin Croft. Brassic is a Sky original comedy series and follows Vinnie and his friends causing havoc in the town of Hawley as they commit petty crimes.

A Celtic star has helped a young fan announce he is officially cancer free in a video released on social media.

Some of the brightest stars in the Scottish wrestling scene are ready for a double night of action in Newmains next month.

Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder has praised the 'incredible mentality' of Rangers, ahead of playing them in the Champions League. Rangers will face another trip to the Netherlands to face the Dutch champions after their success at PSV Eindhoven this week, as well as facing Napoli and Liverpool.

Carol Vorderman penned a gushy post as her daughter Dr Katie King took to the stage to share her pioneering research at the International Space University.WOW: Carol Vorderman reveals sculpted body transformation in head-turning bikiniTaking to social media, the former Countdown presenter shared a clip of her rarely seen daughter alongside a sweet message paying tribute to her remarkable achievements.WATCH: Inside Carol Vorderman's luxury health retreatBursting with pride, the 61-year-old penned: "Here is my daughter Dr Katie King Ph.D. And nanotechnologist presenting as lead a new project designed to help humanity with a specific medical research project in space."READ: Inside Carol Vorderman's intense health retreat: all the detailsMORE: Carol Vorderman baffles fans with daring bikini during Portuguese getawayShe finished by adding: "Katie has been researching the attachment of a new drug specifically to a cancer tumour using gold nanoparticles which once through clinical trials could mean the end of chemotherapy throughout the body.

A flight passenger has shared a video of the terrifying moment that a window on his plane cracked. TikTok user Tristan was on flying a Poland Airlines flight from Warsaw to New York when the incident occurred.

Two further Scots nurseries have been shut due to an Ecoli outbreak - bringing the total number of premises being closed to four.

It's no big secret that Glasgow is the bookies favourite to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023 after this year's winner, Ukraine, pulled out because of the ongoing war there.

Naman Ramachandran “Escape From Kabul Airport,” a documentary airing on BBC Two in September, will tell the inside story of the 18 days in August 2021, when the U.S. withdrew its troops from Afghanistan, and the subsequent evacuation of thousands of Afghan citizens from Kabul airport after the Taliban seized the city. The documentary is an Amos production for the BBC, in association with HBO and in collaboration with Arte France. It is produced by Emmy and BAFTA-winning Dan Reed (“Leaving Neverland”) and directed by Jamie Roberts (“Four Hours At The Capitol”). The film combines never before seen on-the-ground archival footage from the evacuation, alongside interviews with evacuees, eye-witnesses, U.S. Marines and Taliban fighters.

Pink Floyd are reportedly set to make £400million from the sale of their back catalogue.Back in May, it was revealed that the legendary rockers were in talks to sell their entire catalogue, with a potential price for the sale reaching the hundreds of millions.Now, as reported by The Times, the band are looking for a £400million sale for their whole back catalogue, with private equity group Blackstone battling with major labels Sony, Warner, BMG and more to seal the deal.The sale, which would include Pink Floyd’s songs and master recordings, comes after they reunited earlier this year for new song ‘Hey, Hey, Rise Up!’, the band’s first original material since 1994’s ‘Division Bell’ album. The track was released to draw attention to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and to raise funds for those affected by the war, with all proceeds from the song donated to Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief.In a statement, David Gilmour – who has a Ukrainian family – explained that the band released the song to draw attention to the war and to raise money for humanitarian efforts.“We want to express our support for Ukraine and in that way, show that most of the world thinks that it is totally wrong for a superpower to invade the independent democratic country that Ukraine has become,” Gilmour said.The likes of Neil Diamond, Sting, Bob Dylan, ZZ Top, Tina Turner and Stevie Nicks have all sold their back catalogues recently.Many artists – including Neil Young, Blondie, Shakira and Fleetwood Mac‘s Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie – have all sold the rights to their catalogues via the Hipgnosis Song Fund.

Elton John has recalled how he helped Britney Spears overcome her “fear” of returning with new music following a six-year hiatus.The pair have teamed up for the new single ‘Hold Me Closer’, a reimagining of John’s 1971 classic track ‘Tiny Dancer’. Arriving today (August 26), it marks the first material from Spears since her 2016 album ‘Glory’ (an outtake from that record, ‘Swimming In The Stars’, came out in late 2020).Writing on Twitter yesterday (August 25), the pop star – whose controversial 13-year conservatorship was terminated last November – said she felt “kinda overwhelmed” as she prepared to make her musical comeback.

SHINee’s Key has unveiled a new English-language track ‘Another Life’ ahead of his upcoming solo album ‘Gasoline’.A music video for the single was shared to SHINee’s YouTube channel on August 26. Dubbed a “special video” for the song, the visual sees the K-pop idol perform its choreography with a team of backing dancers against a futuristic backdrop.“Leave all the madness and let go / To another life, to another life / Up to Atlantis, let go / To another life, to another life,” Key belts in the electro-pop dance track’s chorus.Due out in full on August 30, Key’s forthcoming studio album ‘Gasoline’ will comprise a total of 11 songs, including ‘Another Life’ and its lead single ‘Gasoline’.

Royal Mail workers have formed a picket line outside the delivery office in Oldham on the first day of this summer's 'biggest strike'.

Ofgem announced on Friday (August 26) that the energy price cap will rise to £3,539, resulting in an 80 per cent rise in bill costs.

Revellers attending Creamfields festival this weekend have been issued a warning after a man was seriously injured during a crash on the M56.

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Plymouth Argyle boss Steven Schumacher believes Bolton Wanderers have made some good acquisitions in the transfer market this summer and believes it will be a tough task to take on Ian Evatt's side.

Emmerdale fans were left shocked after the soap finally confirmed who the father of Amelia Spencer's baby was. Fans of the ITV soap finally discovered that Samson Dingle was the father of Amelia’s baby, after previously being led to believe that Noah could be the dad, in a shocking episode aired on Thursday 25 August.The teenagers of the village had a nerve-wracking morning as they received their GCSE results, but things took a turn later that day when Samson was chatting to Noah about Amelia and soon enough, things descended into an argument and it was finally revealed who the father of Amelia’s baby was. After the big reveal, fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the news.

Louise Redknapp, 47, shared the most exciting career news with fans on Instagram on Thursday as she revealed she is returning to the stage.MORE: Louise Redknapp stuns in an array of swimsuits during idyllic holiday in MykonosThe former Eternals singer announced that she will be guest starring in Friendsical, a parody musical based on the hit TV series Friends, for part of the production's UK tour. Louise will join the cast in Southampton at the Mayflower theatre from the 5th-7th September.WATCH: Louise Redknapp looks stage ready in daring monochrome outfitSharing the news on her Instagram Stories, the mother-of-two wrote: "This is going to be fun! @friendsicallive.READ: Louise Redknapp glows in crisp white shirt and midi skirt on LorraineSEE: Louise Redknapp relaxes in strapless bikini in must-see video from sun-soaked holidayThe exciting announcement came after the star opened up exclusively to HELLO! about how her ex-husband Jamie Redknapp's second wedding impacted her two sons Charley, 19, and Beau, 11, ahead of Charley's recent move to the US.

David and Victoria Beckham have been married for 23 years, but on Thursday the former footballer revealed they'd just hit a brand new relationship milestone.LOOK: Victoria and David Beckham raised son Brooklyn in surprising two-bed flat – see photosTaking to Instagram, David shared a photo of himself alongside his wife and two friends against an impressive mountain backdrop, captioned: "First time Victoria Beckham on the bike with me. Such a beautiful ride."WATCH: David and Victoria Beckham surprise son Cruz with EPIC birthday cakeDavid is referring to riding a Harley Davidson, rather than a cycling bike, though he still got some exercise in during the day.READ: David Beckham shares truth behind emotional pitchside photo with son RomeoSEE: Brooklyn Beckham reveals marriage advice from parents David and VictoriaThe Beckhams are currently in Aspen, and David later revealed he'd been hiking with his 11-year-old-daughter Harper, sharing a cute daddy-daughter selfie and a shirtless snap of himself, much to the delight of his fans.He captioned the swoon-worthy photo: "Hike with a view," before revealing he'd lost Victoria among the mountains.

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel, which police are treating as murder.

Perth Sheriff Court needs maintenance work estimated to cost nearly half a million pounds - the fifth highest total worked out for repairs needed at sheriff court buildings across Scotland.

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Regulator Ofgem today announced that the typical household energy bill will hit £3,549 a year from October 1. This is a huge increase on the current energy cap of £1,971 for the average household.

Martin Lewis has called the new energy price cap "devastating" and has warned that "lives will be lost", as rising costs will put vulnerable people at risk.

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Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis has revealed her next career move after quitting EastEnders. Earlier this month the actress announced that she will leave the BBC One soap after two years of playing Frankie Lewis.

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A thug "saw red" and attacked his girlfriend in the street after becoming overcome with jealousy because she'd been on a night out with friends.

Rapper Mystikal, whose full name is Michael Tyler, was arrested and charged with first-degree rape on Sunday after an alleged assault the night before, according to a release from the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana.  The 51-year-old musician was also charged with domestic abuse battery, strangulation, false imprisonment, simple robbery and simple criminal damage to property. Authorities responded to a local hospital in reference to a sexual assault reported on Saturday, July 30, at 11:58 p.m. and interviewed a victim who "sustained minor injuries during the attack." Rapper Mystikal was arrested and charged with first-degree rape on Sunday.

New Orleans rapper Mystikal is being charged with rape and robbery in Louisiana.

Michael Tyler, the New Orleans-based rapper known as Mystikal, has been charged with first-degree rape. The Ascension Parish Police Department arrested Tyler on Saturday (July 30) and announced the arrest in a statement published on Monday.