Outlander author Diana Gabaldon set to be given honorary degree by Scots university

NBC, The Washington Post and other media outlets reported today that Japan’s former prime minister, Shinzo Abe, was shot while giving a speech in western Japan near Kyoto. Both outlets cited the nation’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, who said the former PM was shot around 11:30 a.m. local time.

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Ellise Shafer Shinzo Abe, a former prime minister of Japan, was apparently shot during a campaign speech on Friday in Nara, according to the Associated Press and NHK public television.NHK camera footage showed him collapsed on the street, holding his chest, with the broadcasting corporation reporting that he is experiencing heart failure. Abe was rushed to the hospital following the incident and a male suspect has been arrested at the scene on the suspicion of attempted murder, according to NHK.

Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan has given one of his instruments a custom makeover, emblazoning the words “Fuck Cancel Culture” in the style of the Coca-Cola logo on his guitar.Disturbed frontman David Draiman shared an image of the guitar on his Twitter account yesterday (July 7), saying he “couldn’t be more proud” of his bandmate. He continued: “Because I believe in freedom of speech and expression, even from those I disagree with.”Predictably, the post has attracted mixed responses.

Johnny Depp is returning to movies.

Shinzo Abe, the former Prime Minister of Japan, was apparently shot while giving a campaign speech.

Hulu has released the trailer for their new documentary about the rise and fall of Victoria’s Secret.

Rob Marciano and his wife Eryn are getting divorced after 11 years of marriage.

Katharine McPhee and David Foster are currently on vacation in Capri and she shared a rare new photo of their baby boy Rennie!

Mandy Moore is enjoying an afternoon of pampering.

Keanu Reeves and his girlfriend Alexandra Grant were photographed looking every bit the cute couple as they made a rare public outing in New York City.

Elon Musk could be in the process of pulling out of his $44 billion deal to purchase Twitter, according to a report from the Washington Post. The social media platform accepted Musk's $44 billion bid in April.

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The speech details Chappelle’s history before underlining his main point: “The more you say I can’t say something, the more urgent it is for me to say it.”

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefMixing “Jason Bourne” and “Mission: Impossible” adrenalin rushes with Korean cool, Netflix is teasing high octane footage of “Carter,” its first Korean original movie of the second half of the year.The action plays out two months into a deadly pandemic originating from the demilitarized zone between the two Koreas. The outbreak has already devastated the U.S. and North Korea.

a petition to bring Johnny Depp back for more Pirates of the Caribbean, a petition to cut Amber Heard from Aquaman 2 (which we know is not happening, though Heard’s role was allegedly limited in the DC sequel), and a petition to bring “justice” to Johnny Depp. The latter still seems to be going strong in the weeks since the verdict came down in the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp trial, adding new signees day by day as it approaches a brand new goal.  According to the latest batch of signatures, the infamous “Justice for Johnny Depp” Change.

Ainsley Harriott has revealed his family is considering legal action after he saved his sister from drowning when she fell into a water feature at the Chelsea Flower Show. The chef, 65, insisted the area 'should have been roped off' and noted Health and Safety at the event 'wasn't particularly great. 'Onlookers previously described how Ainsley rushed to rescue his sibling Jacqueline when she tripped and fell into the feature at the show in May, with paramedics taking her to hospital after she 'coughed up a lot of water.

James Caan earned his stripes in the entertainment industry decades ago, starring in one of the most iconic film franchises — "The Godfather."  He portrayed Sonny Corleone, the eldest son of mafia don Vito Corleone, played by Marlon Brando, who was known as much for his fiery temper as he was for his violent, bullet-ridden death scene in the classic 1972 Francis Ford Coppola movie. But Caan's work with Coppola, and in front of the camera, began years before.

Backstreet Boys roll these days, after the band surprised its legion of fans by announcing they're releasing their first-ever Christmas album!Howie Dorough spoke to ET's Lauren Zima and shared some of the major deets when it comes to their forthcoming Christmas album,. Dorough tells ET that, for starters, the band had to narrow down the number of songs for this album, and they finally settled on a 13-track album.Dorough says there was always something getting in the way of the band producing a Christmas album. More recently, it was the pandemic.

The  is taking their drama on vacation once more, and now we know which cast members are officially filming the third season this summer! ET has learned that duos from several of the famed reality series' franchises will be ditching their home cities and heading on the .The current cast includes  stars Leah McSweeney and Tinsley Mortimer,  stars Gizelle Bryant and Candiace Dillard-Bassett,  stars Heather Gay and Whitney Rose, and last but not least, stars Alexia Echevarria and Marysol Patton. While this cast has been widely speculated on fan accounts, it was star Alexia Echevarria who reposted a photo of the potential lineup that seemingly confirmed the news to fans. The post stated, «RHUGT Season 3 begins filming July 17.

Kenneth Petty has been sentenced for failing to register as a sex offender. Nicki Minaj's husband, who pleaded guilty to the charges against him in September, has been sentenced to a mix of in-home confinement, probation and fines, ET confirms.«Kenneth Petty pleaded guilty in September 2021 to one count of failure to register as a sex offender,» a public information officer for the U.S. Attorney's office in Los Angeles told ET.

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© GETTY Damian Lewis wife Helen McCrory portrait death awards ceremony breast cancer news latest The award is designed to help cash-strapped young people with an aptitude for the arts fulfil their dreams in spite of financial woes. © GETTY Damian Lewis wife Helen McCrory portrait death awards ceremony breast cancer news latest Damian managed to raise a slightly forlorn smile as he proudly remembered her, while dressed in a simple but effective outfit - a black button-up shirt with pale grey loose fitting trousers.

Spice Girls star Geri Horner will receive an honorary doctorate award from Sheffield Hallam University for her work championing children, young people and women’s rights. The 49-year-old singer, known to fans as Ginger Spice, said it was a “great privilege” to be honoured and described education as a “superpower”. She will collect her award at a degree ceremony during Sheffield Hallam’s graduation fortnight in November, where more than 12,000 students will be graduating from the university this year.

The auction of an ultra-rare Rolex which had been sitting in its owner's drawer for decades could bring in as much as £120,000 when it goes under the hammer on Wednesday.

Batman is heading to Mexico.

Whatever your age, whether you're interested in science or art, want to get hands-on and have fun, or just want to find out more about the work that takes place at the University, you can do all this and more at the University of Manchester's upcoming Community Festival.

Celine Dion is a woman of many talents and she showcased her artistic side with an amazing new art installation in Las Vegas. The Canadian singer has created an unbelievable life-size baby elephant statue, all for a very important cause. MORE: Celine Dion shares emotional update - 'I can't believe it' Celine took to Instagram to showcase the very glittery finished result which is truly astounding. WATCH: Celine Dion's health battle explained Her message - which was also signed off from her three sons - read: "Celine designed and decorated (with lots of amazing help!) a life-size baby elephant statue for the Elephant Parade art installation at Resorts World Las Vegas. "The exposition raises awareness and support for elephant welfare and conservation projects. Celine named her elephant Namaste."MORE: Celine Dion shares heartbreaking message after sad deathMORE: Céline Dion celebrates amazing milestone after new tour updateShe then wrote a personal message which said: "The elephant is one of the most elegant species on earth, and a precious jewel in the crown of Mother Nature. A post shared by Céline Dion (@celinedion)Celine Dion created the life-size statue which will be displayed in Las Vegas "It is a true privilege for us to honor this beautiful animal, intricately adorned with the elegance of crystals, and may we be blessed with their presence on this earth for an eternity.

Wilson Chapman editorJosh Lucas will return to the ranch this November. The actor will return to hit drama series “Yellowstone” for Season 5, Paramount Network announced on Friday. Lucas plays the younger version of main character John Dutton (Kevin Costner).

Demi Lovato has shared a brand new track and video called ‘Skin Of My Teeth’ – watch the video for the punky new track below.The singer announced the song last week as the first taster of upcoming eighth studio album ‘Holy Fvck’.The album follows over a year on from their 2021 album ‘Dancing With The Devil… The Art Of Starting Over’, and is set for release on August 19 via Island Records.On the track, Lovato sings: “Demi leaves rehab again/When is this shit gonna end,” adding: “Sounds like the voice in my head/I can’t believe I’m not dead.”Watch a performance of the track and its debut live performance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon last night (June 9) below.In a press statement, Lovato described the creative process of ‘Holy Fvck’ as “the most fulfilling yet” out of all of their studio albums. “I’m grateful to my fans and collaborators for being on this journey with me,” they said.

K.J. Yossman Sundance Film Festival director Tabitha Jackson appeared in person at the London outpost of the festival on Thursday, just two days after confirming she’s stepping down from her role.When asked by Variety what she plans to do next, Jackson, who has worked at Sundance since 2013 and took on the festival director role in 2020, replied: “A hammock, a cocktail and to think about how to support arts going forward.”During her appearance at Sundance London, where she was interviewed by “Best Girl Grip” podcast host Nicole Davis, the British executive didn’t touch on why she had chosen to resign from the role, to which she was appointed only two years ago.However, in reply to Davis’s question about what is the “biggest learning curve of your career so far,” she hinted at what may have driven the decision when she replied: “This two-year learning curve, being director of the festival during this pandemic and this time and all the messiness and complexity that comes with that.” She noted that the London edition of the festival was the first in-person Sundance she had attended in her role as director, the previous editions having moved online due to the pandemic.Jackson also revealed that when she had first been offered the role as director she had almost turned it down.

When Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg asked Simon Racioppa if he was interested in creating a spinoff of The Boys, he jumped at the chance. The timeline was tight, less than a year to create eight episodes, but Racioppa was up for the challenge.