Our staff are 'burnt out', says Dumfries and Galloway Council chief

Sasha Urban editor Supporters turned out in droves for the 2022 Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles Gala on Saturday night. Celebrities from Chris Pine to Jimmy Kimmel showed up to honor the hospital’s lifesaving work, dance the night away and, of course, enjoy a one-night-only performance from Justin Timberlake. Held at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica and hosted by Pine and his father Robert Pine, the celebration was the hospital’s first in-person gala since 2018, after the 2020 event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CHLA CEO Paul S. Viviano told reporters on the red carpet that it was the biggest night the hospital has ever had. “It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to have it,” Viviano said of the annual celebration. “Here we are back in full force and this will be biggest crowd that we’ve ever had and we’ll raise more money tonight than we ever have.”

Katherine Tulich 20th Century Studios’ fantasy action film “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” has begun production in Sydney, New South Wales, at the iconic Fox Studios Australia, which have been newly renamed Disney Studios Australia. The franchise film is pitched as a new chapter in the “Planet of the Apes” saga, picking up many years after the conclusion of 2017’s “War for the Planet of the Apes.” Under the direction of Wes Ball (“The Maze Runner” trilogy) it will star Owen Teague (“It”), Freya Allan (“The Witcher”), Peter Macon (“The Orville”), Eka Darville (“Jessica Jones”) and Kevin Durand (“The Strain”).

Tom Brady‘s cameo in a Fox Sports commercial promoting the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar lasted all of two seconds, but that’s all he needed to make a self-deprecating joke!

Pavement have performed their ‘Perfect Sound Forever’ cut ‘Angel Carver Blues/Mellow Jazz Docent’ live for the first time since 1996 – watch the performance below.Released in 1991, ‘Perfect Sound Forever’ marked the third EP from the indie outfit.

. And, of course, fans of the prequel series had a lot to say about the events that went down during season 1, episode 8, “The Lord of the Tides,” sharing some wild reactions that captured how we are all feeling. [: Spoilers abound.]Opening with the news that Corlys likely has died at sea after being attacked, Princess Rhaenys (Eve Best) finds her place on the throne in Driftmark challenged as both Corlys’ younger brother, Ser Vaemond Velaryon (Wil Johnson), and a pregnant Rhaenyra quickly made claims of succession while the Queen Who Never Was remained determined to stay where she was. As a result, the entire family convened at King’s Landing to make formal petitions before the Hightowers, who have more or less taken over as Vicerys – essentially in a zombie-like state – resides in bed.

Daniel Radcliffe is bringing his new movie to the 2022 New York Comic-Con!

The ladies of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power looked amazing at the show’s panel during the 2022 PaleyFest NY held at Paley Museum on Saturday (October 8) in New York City.

Daisy Campbell and Karene Peter donned vintage style outfits to pay homage to the decade – and many who remember the show from its humble beginnings as Emmerdale Farm, will surely recall the fashion vibe of the 70s. Talking about the day, Jessie Elland who plays determined Chloe Harris said: ‘I absolutely loved the shoot. It was so great to see everyone all together in the outfits and dance around to some 70s music.

Jimmy Kimmel's son is "doing great" after undergoing heart surgery. The 54-year-old talk show host is father to Katie, 31, Kevin, 29, Jane, eight, and five-year-old William from various relationships and joked that his youngest is a "little screwy" but is doing well as he prepares to undergo a third round of open heart surgery. He said: "Billy's doing great.

T. J. Miller has ruled out working with Ryan Reynolds again.

Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd reunited at New York Comic Con Sunday, for an official  reunion, where they reminisced over their iconic roles in the beloved film trilogy.The panel kicked off with the actors recalling how Fox was called in to replace Eric Stoltz, who was originally cast as Marty McFly, a little over a month after filming had begun.

Judi Dench was in good spirits as she posed alongside Jennifer Saunders at the European premiere of movie Allelujah during the 66th BFI London Film Festival at the Southbank Centre on Sunday. The actress, 87, showcased her chic sense of style in all black attire as she draped an elaborately patterned black and gold scarf over her shoulder. Fellow screen star Jennifer, 64, looked stylish in a black pinstripe suit, with the star wearing a long red and blue scarf to add a splash of colour to her look.

Sarah Ferguson says it is a "big honour" to have taken on Queen Elizabeth's corgis. The late monarch - who passed away at the age of 96 on September 8 after a record-breaking reign of 70 years - bred 10 generations of the dog breed and the Duchess of York has branded the two dogs she left behind, Sandy and Muick, as "national treasures" after she and her ex-husband Prince Andrew were entrusted with their care. She told The Daily Telegraph: "It's a big honour.

Suzanne Shaw thought she was having a stroke - but was actually suffering from burnout. The former Hear'Say star-turned health guru quit drinking, switched to a plant-based diet and took up meditation to improve her mental wellbeing after years of being on anti-depressants, and she has opened up about how a health scare earlier this year led her to take one day a week off from work to stop herself from suffering a breakdown. She told Closer UK: "Since January I've been non-stop.

claimed he was hacked regarding a tweet which suggested he was gay. The former Real Madrid goalkeeper posted on social media: "I hope you respect me: I'm gay," and has since deleted the tweet. Casillas has claimed he was hacked after he originally received huge praise for the brave statement.

Good Will Hunting star Minnie Driver has revealed to fans that she hates the film's most famous line. Taking to Twitter, the star said: "I'm sorry but I hate that line, always have" in reference to the movie's well known line: "How do you like them apples?". Well, apparently Minnie Driver doesn't like them at all.

since moved on with a new woman. Abbie Quinnen suffered second and third-degree burns in a freak accident last year when she and the former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer attempted to recreate a viral video when her hair and clothes caught on fire. After being dragged into the interrogation room, AJ became visibly upset when pressed on the mistakes he has made in his past that he regrets.

Elon Musk is sharing what he feels is to blame for his daughter disowning him. In a recent interview with, the Tesla CEO and billionaire says his 18-year-old daughter Vivian, has been poisoned against him by «neo-Marxists» and the allure of communist influences in elite educational institutions.«It's full-on communism and a general sentiment that if you're rich, you're evil,» Musk said, alleging that this mentality is why his daughter has wanted to distance herself from him.Musk did not specify which college Vivian is attending, or where the creeping, sinister influences of socialism may have begun to take root in her young mind. However, Musk added that it's possible their relationship «may change» sometime in the future. Although it doesn't seem like he's overly concerned whether or not he is ever able to reconcile with his child.«I have very good relationships with all the others,» said Musk, a father of nine children.

Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller’s classic tragedy of the American Dream gone sour, is revitalized and given room to encompass the Black experience in director Miranda Cromwell’s intriguing production opening at the Hudson Theatre on Broadway tonight. Boasting flat-out terrific performances – Wendell Pierce as Willie Loman and the amazing Sharon D Clarke as his wife Linda – this Death of a Salesman doesn’t so much reinvent Miller’s masterpiece as open its doors to perspectives that enrich the material.

Johnny Depp has been making a lot of appearances and headlines since his much-publicized defamation trial ended, but Amber Heard has largely stayed out of the spotlight, save a social media post and some behind the scenes shake-ups with her lawyers, which were widely covered by the media. That lack of publicity has left many wondering what she’s been doing. Well, it turns out she’s reportedly been living quietly in Spain under a pretty terrific pseudonym.

Don’t expect to have Ricky Gervais back as host at the Golden Globes. The Office creator has expressed his lack of interest in returning to emcee the award show.

Halle Bailey is stepping out for coffee.

“Is That Black Enough for You?!?” premieres on Netflix November 11.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic In “Is That Black Enough for You?!?,” Elvis Mitchell’s highly pleasurable and eye-opening movie-love documentary about the American Black cinema revolution of the late ’60s and ’70s, Billy Dee Williams, now 85 but still spry, tells a funny story about what it was like to play Louis McKay, the dapper love object and would-be savior of Billie Holiday in “Lady Sings the Blues.” The year was 1972, and African-American audiences had rarely (if ever) been given the chance to gawk at a movie star of color who was not just this sexy but this showcased for his sexiness. Louis was like Clark Gable with a dash of Marvin Gaye; when he was on that promenade stairway, Williams says that he just about fell in love with himself. That’s how unprecedented the whole thing was. The actor recalls how the lighting was fussed over (we see a shot in which Louis appears bathed in an old-movie glow), and how unreal that was to him on the set. At the time, Black actors didn’t get lighting like that. But Black audiences drank it in with a better-late-than-never swoon, even as they knew that this was a representation they’d been denied for more than half a century.

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Marilyn Stasio Theater Critic In the new Broadway revival of “Death of a Salesman,” Wendell Pierce’s powerhouse performance firmly identifies Willy Loman as a tragic hero for these modern times. It’s a searing portrait of a working-class man who has struggled all his life to achieve. Not a man who works with his hands, or on an assembly line, but a man — a Black man — who goes to work in a suit and is welcomed wherever he goes by clients who greet him with a grin and a handshake. As a traveling salesman, he has dignity, respect and a shot at the American Dream, so long as he maintains his footing on the ladder of success — and pulls up his two sons behind him. If Willy should lose his job, he’ll lose that dignity, that respect, that place in society which defines him as a successful Black man in a white man’s world.

Being questioned. Mia Thornton’s post about her past cancer scare was a hot topic on the season 7 premiere of The Real Housewives of Potomac as her costars doubted the seriousness of her health concerns.

Brendan Fraser and Sam Heughan were just two of the big celebs spotted at 2022 New York Comic-Con over the weekend in New York City.

Kanye West is sharing his parenting advice for his children.

Danielle Deadwyler is stepping out for a special screening of her new movie.

Madonna has seemingly come out. In a new video shared to TikTok Sunday, the pop icon implied that she's gay.Jumping on the back of a new TikTok trend, a pink-haired Madonna aimed to throw a pair of fuchsia underwear in the garbage.

Bella Hadid turned 26 on Sunday, and was showered with love by her famous friends and family.The fashion model and aspiring actress was celebrated enthusiastically by her mother, Yolanda Hadid, who commemorated the special day with a long series of photos on her Instagram story that took fans on an emotional journey of Bella's life.The photo series began with adorable baby pics, and then shared different moments through Bella's childhood, as she went to school, into her teens, and up to now.«26 years ago i gave birth to this little peanut, my forever baby girl,» Yolanda captioned a sweet photo of herself and a newborn Bella.Hadid shared small, heartfelt captions along with each of the dozens of photos, including one baby photo of Bella beaming, which she captioned, «Your smile makes me smile.»She also posted another of baby Bella sleeping next to Yolanda, over which she wrote, «My most snugglish & favorite sleeping partner.» Another pic of a slightly older Bella featured the caption, «Too cute for words.»She also posted a cute photo of Bell and her older sister, Gigi Hadid, 27, as they shared a hug as teenagers.«Sisters are a girls best friend,» the proud mom captioned the pic.Meanwhile, Bella's father, Mohamed Hadid, posted a slideshow to Instagram, which included a celebratory montage video for the cover, as well as a number of baby pics, and photos of Bella at a protest march.«Princess of Nazareth birthday day. Fearless.

Jamie Lee Curtis shared her emotions with fans during the 2022 New York Comic-Con over the weekend.

Lizzo won’t stand for any more unsolicited fatphobia from Kanye West — or anyone else, for that matter!

Disabled people in Dumfries and Galloway could die because they cannot afford the electricity to power their vital medical equipment, a councillor warned this week. Councillor Willie Scobie raised his serious concerns at a social work meeting on Tuesday, and the region’s social work chief admitted she was “acutely aware” of the severe impact the cost-of-living crisis is having on people with disabilities.