Oscar Winner ‘The Boy And The Heron’ Bound For Max As Streamer Extends Licensing Agreement With Studio Ghibli

Oliva Rodrigo surprised fans in New York City last night (April 9), by bringing out Jewel as a surprise guest. Check out footage of the moment below.The surprise appearance took place at Madison Square Garden last night, as Rodrigo performed the final show of her extensive ‘Guts’ North American tour.It was in the latter half of her 24-song setlist – after performing fan favourites including ‘Vampire’, ‘Obsessed’ and ‘Drivers License’ – that she surprised the crowd by welcoming Jewel onto the stage for a stunning duet of her 1995 track ‘You Were Meant For Me’.“She is such an incredible songwriter.

Ex-Towie Star Megan Mckenna took to her social media account recently with footballer boyfriend Oliver Burke to showcase a super chic look which sent fashion fans into a frenzy.The Instagram post, which has racked up over 10,000 likes and 100s of comments was captioned by the star, 'Sunday fit check.. we match these days, " as she sweetly referenced the couples matching New Balance trainers.

Square Enix has confirmed the release of the Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth soundtrack.The 175-track collection features “a massive volume of specially selected songs” alongside Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth’s main theme ‘No Promises to Keep’.A version of ‘No Promises to Keep’ was previously released, but the official soundtrack collection will feature the new ‘Loveless’ version composed by Nobuo Uematsu.Rebirth’s soundtrack is available as a seven-disc CD set which comes with a mini memo pad, and is also available to download via Amazon Music and iTunes. As it stands, there is no word on a streaming release for the nine hours of music though.Ready for 175 tracks of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth music?Get the original soundtrack as a physical CD set or download on major music platforms now.

Royal Blood have announced a warm-up show ahead of their special 10th anniversary gigs this year – find all the details below.The rock duo confirmed last month that they would be taking to the stage at the O2 Academy Brixton in London this summer to celebrate a decade of their self-titled debut album.They’ll play two nights at the venue on June 18 and 19 before embarking on a brief run of European dates.Now, Royal Blood have added an extra concert at the O2 Academy Bournemouth for June 17. The band will be joined by Crawlers, who are scheduled to appear as the support act that evening.Tickets for the new date go on general sale at 9am BST this Friday (April 12) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Princess Beatrice has been stepping up in recent weeks to represent the Royal Family at events, as both King Charles and the Princess of Wales undergo cancer treatment. However plans for this to be a more permanent move have reportedly been "ruined" due to continued focus on her father, the disgraced Prince Andrew.

George Gilbey's grieving family and friends have been attempting to raise funds for the Gogglebox star's funeral after his tragic death. So far, only half of the £5,000 goal to give George a fitting send-off has been raised.The reality TV favourite was involved in a tragic accident at the end of March 2024, falling from a warehouse roof in Essex at the age of 40, leaving behind his young daughter whom he welcomed with Gemma Conway in 2016.

Over the years, Christine Lampard has become a familiar face on our TV screens. From joining the Loose Women panel to stepping in for Lorraine Kelly on ITV’s Lorraine, the TV presenter is a regular fixture on the small screen.

Liam Gallagher and John Squire performed their song ‘I’m A Wheel’ on US TV last night (April 9) – check out the video below.The duo appeared as the musical guests on yesterday’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in support of their collaborative self-titled album, which was released last month.Gallagher and Squire’s performance on the NBC chat show aired ahead of their headline gig at the Brooklyn Paramount in New York City tomorrow night (April 11).Tune in here:The former Oasis frontman and ex-Stone Roses guitarist recently wrapped up a UK, Ireland and European tour off the back of their UK Number One record.In a four-star review of the run’s first night in Glasgow, NME wrote: “A man of fewer words than his usual self, Liam’s dominant vocals stay sharp all night, comfortable as ever with this new setlist.”It added: “Squire’s mere return to the stage and the intimate nature of the night may have been enough for some fans; what we received was masterful and refreshing. But if this is a partnership to be continued, they best get started on album two.”Following the tour, Gallagher said it would “be rude not to do another album” with Squire in the future.During a new interview with NME, Gallagher spoke about fans’ response to the pair’s first LP: “People have got high expectations and I’m the same, but after all the dust settles… it’s fucking 10 great songs with some great fucking musicians playing it and I’m singing decent.”Squire added: “It’s still a baby.” Gallagher agreed: “I always say that.”He continued: “The Stone Roses songs have been around for fucking years – everyone wanks over ‘em; Oasis songs have been around for years – everyone wanks over ‘em.

Pocketpair has confirmed that a recent Palworld update is causing issues with multiplayer save data for Xbox users.Palworld’s V0.2.0.6 update was released for Steam last week and came to Xbox yesterday (April 9). However, it was quickly reported that the new patch was causing issues “where multiplayer player save data is not being loaded correctly when multiplayer save data from an older version is loaded.”Many Xbox players reported that they were asked to create a new character after updating Palworld and logging onto a multiplayer server, which would permanently delete their previous progress.“This issue is currently being investigated by the development team.

Following the news that Katie Price is said to be house hunting for her “dream home” this week, a source has told us that the former glamour model is indeed looking for a “fresh start”. Katie, 45, has lived in her Sussex home, which she famously dubbed Mucky Mansion, since 2014, but is looking for a change of scenery now after going through a tough decade in the property. “Katie really wants out of Mucky Mansion, she calls it the ‘house of horrors’ because she has so many bad memories there.

Louis Tomlinson has addressed the rumours that he was once in a relationship with Harry Styles, calling the speculation “irritating” and “far too personal”.Speaking to Brazilian outlet G1 recently, the singer was asked why some fans believe he was dating his former One Direction bandmate at one point during the group’s career (via Billboard).‘Larries’ – a portmanteau of ‘Louis’ and ‘Harry’ – are 1D followers who think the pair were romantically involved in the past, or are still secretly a couple. Tomlinson reportedly banned the term ‘Larry’ from his Instagram in 2016.“What’s tough is, I’ve realised – I realised this some years ago – there is nothing I can say,” he explained to G1.

Joker, its highly anticipated sequel is coming soon, with the first trailer having just been dropped.Warner Bros. have just released the first look at Joker: Folie à Deux, which will premiere in UK cinemas from 4 October.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The Hong Kong government has licensed the broadcast rights to the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. It intends to relicense the rights to four TV broadcasters in the city – TVB, ViuTV, HOY TV and government-owned RTHK.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Prime Video has announced the full cast for action comedy show “Costiera” set on Italy’s iconic Amalfi Coast being directed by Emmy-winner Adam Bernstein (“30 Rock,” “Breaking Bad”) and featuring Jesse Williams (“Take Me Out”) as the lead. The ensemble cast for the English-language series being co-produced by Amazon Studios and Luca Bernabei for Lux Vide comprises British actor Jordan Alexandra (“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” “The Winter King”) (pictured, center); Spain’s Alejandra Onieva (“Alta Mar”) (pictured, left); Italy’s Maria Chiara Giannetta (“Blanca”) (pictured, right); Antonio Gerardi; Tommaso Ragno (“Nostalgia”); Amanda Campana; Pierpaolo Spollon; Britain’s Sam Haygarth (“Jojo Rabbit”); and France’s Jean-Hugues Anglade (“Sink or Swim”).

Naman Ramachandran The BBC‘s news operations in India have been effectively divided from Wednesday with the launch of Collective Newsroom. Collective Newsroom was formed in December 2023 in order to comply with India’s strict foreign direct investment (FDI) in media rules. The Indian government’s cap on FDI in digital news outfits is 26%.

Netflix has struck an overall deal with the Colombian producers behind The Hijacking of Flight 601 (Secuestro del Vuelo 601), which launches on the streamer today.

Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey has left fans fearing for her future on the show after a cryptic 'dark and heavy' post. In March, The Sun claimed that Hollyoaks bosses are planning a major shake-up, threatening to axe up to 20 cast members.The actress recently made Instagram waves by posting a posh selfie accompanied with a heartfelt message about feeling "dark and heavy".

Are you looking to update your spring/summer wardrobe but tired of searching on the high street for casual trousers that are not only a great fit but are comfortable too? Unfortunately, sometimes denim just doesn't cut it on the comfort front, and, of course, it's essential to have varied trouser shapes in your wardrobe to mix things up a little. We've enjoyed the 90s cargo resurgence as of late as they bridge the 'comfy casual trousers' gap.

Bridget Jones is back, with a fourth film confirmed to be in the making. Renée Zellweger will return as the titular character, Bridget Jones, and there are even more familiar faces joining the cast. One Day star Leo Woodall (who plays Dexter Mayhew in the series) will be joining the sequel, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy.

Beyoncé's 6-year-old daughter Rumi Carter has broken the world record for the youngest female singer to hit the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The daughter of music legends Beyoncé and Jay Z managed to land in the Hot 100 after featuring on her mum’s track Protector, from the singer’s newly-released country album Cowboy Carter. Protector charted at number 42 on the Hot 100, bringing in 11.3 million streams in the U.S.

Following in the footsteps of fellow Love Island stars Olivia Attwood and Gemma Owen, this year's All Stars winner Molly Smith is the latest celebrity to collaborate with the popular jewellery brand Abbott Lyon. Abbott Lyon, known for its designer-inspired pieces at more affordable prices, has quickly become a go-to for those wanting to add stylish, timeless items to their jewellery box.The range includes everything from personalised necklaces to everyday earrings and delicate bracelets.The Molly Smith X Abbott Lyon collection is available to shop now and some pieces are so sought-after they've already sold out.

Tina Malone revealed she has been left 'broken' and 'so bereft' as she recounted the last moments with her late husband Paul Chase.The Shameless star, who played Mimi Maguire on the hit Channel 4 show, shared the devastating news of Paul's untimely passing, at the age of 42, last month. While the cause of death remains unconfirmed, Tina recently expressed her gratitude for the outpouring of love and support since the loss on March 13. And she has since returned to the social media to open up about the final hours she spent with Paul at their home.Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, she wrote: "Four weeks ago at 4pm today my hubby made scrambled eggs,bacon,beans,sausages for flame,kissed me and said see you later….

David Potts has announced a brand new career move following his Celebrity Big Brother win.The reality TV star, 30, proved popular during his stint in the iconic house, leaving the show as the series champion. Now, the Ibiza Weekender star has revealed a new career move, which will see him move away from TV as he embarks on podcasting.

Well Go USA has landed North American rights for Dutch action thriller Invasion about a daring military operation in the wake of a hostile attack on the Caribbean islands of Aruba and Curacao.

EXCLUSIVE: Award-winning stage actor Jos Vantyler and Niahm McCormack (Everything Now) are starring in an international action drama series the explores the dark side of detective work and artificial intelligence.

Detectives are continuing to question a man on suspicion of murder after a 'wonderful' mum was stabbed to death in Bradford.

It's going to be something of an Emmerdale knees up in Manchester later this month as ITV soap star Danny Miller prepares to host his charity extravaganza in the city. Danny and his friend Daniel Jillings run their own children's charity in Manchester, Once Upon A Smile, and their huge ball is their biggest single fundraiser of the year.

Some Emmerdale fans have been issuing a 'switching off' threat as they flooded bosses with a demand over their new character. Viewers of the ITV soap have been struggling to watch the scenes between newlyweds Tom and Belle King unfold as his abuse of his new wife escalates.

Police have issued an appeal for the public's help to track down a wanted man from Tameside.

Gemma Atkinson has been flooded with messages from fans as she gave a shoutout to the company who 'gifted' her swimwear for her latest break. The Hits Radio host ditched the UK over Easter ahead of her planned return to the radiowaves later this month.

Manchester City and Real Madrid played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night.

Carol Burnett has enjoyed a seven-decade career in show business, breaking barriers for women in comedy and staying active as ever at 90 years of age. She stars on "Palm Royale" on AppleTV+ alongside Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney and Laura Dern. Despite her talent, her legendary career may not have happened without a few lucky breaks she gratefully acknowledges.

State Pensions and benefits increased earlier this week after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) applied the annual uprating. More than 12 million people will see State Pension payments rise by 8.5 per cent while those on benefits including Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will receive a 6.7 per cent increase.

We sure do love a Greggs in the UK, and especially in Scotland. The iconic blue and gold branding is a feature of high streets - and many other streets - in towns and cities across the country.

Tina Malone has been left "broken" and "so bereft" as she recalls the poignant last moments with her late husband Paul Chase, who passed away at the young age of 42.

A murderer who stabbed a man to death in Lanark and got rid of his clothes in a river has been given a life sentence.