‘Papa’ Review: A Moving Study in Grief and Redemption Based on a Shocking Hong Kong Crime Case

Oodie, the brand famous for its super cosy wearable blankets, has just launched its Black Puffer Boots. While their blankets are perfect for snuggling up on the sofa, they're not always practical for everyday tasks.

Presenter, pop star and children’s author Alesha Dixon tells us she feels “so lucky” to be back on the Britain’s Got Talent judging panel for the 13th year in a row. As we sit down for an exclusive chat with Alesha, fresh from the talent show’s first round of auditions in Blackpool, she says, “I’m on a bit of a comedown from them.

Hayley Williams showed up at Cyndi Lauper‘s concert in Nashville, Tennesee last night (November 1) to perform ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’. Check out the footage below.Lauper is midway through her ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour’.

The Cure played their new album ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ at a special launch gig at The Troxy in London last night (Friday November 1), where they also celebrated 45 years of their seminal second album ‘Seventeen Seconds’ alongside a run of hits and favourites. See footage, photos and the setlist below.With a guest list of famous fans including Green Day‘s Billie Joe Armstrong, Radiohead‘s Ed O’Brien, Boy George, Mogwai‘s Stuart Braithwaite, members of Duran Duran, actor Mathew Horne and comedian Stewart Lee, Pale Waves, Just Mustard, Dr Brian Cox, Chris Packham, My Bloody Valentine icon Kevin Shields and a soon-to-be-viral Pedro Pascal, the band continued the celebrations of the release of their first album in 16 years with a sold-out, intimate show in East London.Following Robert Smith and co’s two gigs at the BBC Radio Theatre recorded and broadcast for Radio 2 and 6 Music earlier this week, last night’s Troxy gig was livestreamed on Youtube, and captured Pascal in full flow.A post shared by Billie Joe (@billiejoearmstrong)Pedro Pascal spotted at The Cure Live at Troxy show in London pic.twitter.com/sj0fl0qPBd— Pedro Pascal Daily (@pascalarchive) November 1, 2024With no support band, the band were beckoned on to their early stage time by the ominous sound of thunder, rain and lightning before Smith, bassist Simon Gallup, drummer Jason Cooper, Roger O’Donnell on keys, guitarist Reeves Gabrels and guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte walked out to rapturous applause.

Marrakech is one of the largest and busiest cities in Morocco, but when you enter the Fairmont Royal Palm hotel, on the outskirts of the city, there’s a real sense of peace. With the scent of orange blossom in the air, this desert oasis is the definition of luxury, from the high ceilings of the striking lobby and the palm tree-embellished pool to the hammam-inspired spa and the stunning golf course.

James Martin, who has been a familiar face on our screens for nearly three decades and currently hosts his popular cooking show, James Martin's Saturday Morning, opened up about the unseen challenges he faces behind the scenes.The star recently appeared on Kaye Adams' BBC Radio Scotland show to chat about his upcoming tour. Kaye, reflecting on her time on his ITV show, confessed she was "fascinated" by his ability to cook while entertaining celebrity guests and other chefs, likening it to "a choreography." James responded with a laugh: "I'm watching you do your thing while I'm listening to music play and you're like a conductor.

With his dashing beard, relaxed open-neck shirts and crisp white trainers, the Prince of Wales is the epitome of a thoroughly modern royal. And while he has always worked hard to carve his own path by supporting a handful of causes which are deeply important to him, rather than hundreds of different charities, it is clear that the Prince has truly come into his own recently. Whether it is his increased seniority, his stage in life or other factors, a top royal expert has praised William, saying he "looks and sounds like a man who has found his place in life," before pointing out that comparisons can be drawn between his journey and that of his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been floored to uncover one star's unlikely television cameo from the noughties. Head judge and ballroom queen Shirley Ballas previously appeared on Gilmore Girls, with one of the characters branding her "so talented." The much-loved series, which was acquired by Netflix for a limited-series reboot in 2016, follows the lives of a 32 year old single mother, Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) and her intellectual teenage daughter Rory Gilmore (Alexis Bledel) whom she had at the age of 16.The mother and her daughter, while living in the small town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, have big ambitions they desperately try to achieve: Lorelai wants to own her own inn, while Rory wants to attend Harvard University.They also deal with Lorelai's appearance-obsessive upper class parents, Emily Gilmore (Kelly Bishop) and Richard Gilmore (Edward Herrmann).

When questioned about a potential return to acting, Meghan Markle gave a candid response. Before becoming the Duchess of Sussex, she had a thriving acting career, most notably playing Rachel Zane in Suits for seven seasons. However, she stepped away from acting after marrying Prince Harry in 2018.

The late Queen Elizabeth II is set to make a surprise Hollywood movie cameo.The beloved monarch, who passed away at the age of 96 on 8 September 2022 at her cherished Balmoral estate in Scotland, will be featured in Paddington in Peru, set to release on 8 November after a seven-year hiatus since Paddington 2.The late Queen was known for her playful spirit when it came to participating in Hollywood antics – she even appeared alongside Daniel Craig in a James Bond sketch for the opening of the London Olympics in 2012. She also shared tea and a marmalade sandwich with a version of Paddington for a skit filmed for her 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Racing has lost one of its most beloved TV presenters, Alastair Down, who has passed away at 68 after a brief illness. Down was a household name as the face of Channel 4 Racing and an acclaimed writer, having worked as a journalist for the Racing Post and Sporting Life. His passing comes just a week after he was honoured at Cheltenham racecourse, where the Press Room was renamed in his honour.

Comedian Janey Godley has passed away at the age of 63, three years after her cancer diagnosis. Her manager confirmed the sad news, followed by her daughter Ashley Storrie's touching video message on social media. Ashley expressed gratitude to the hospice staff for making her comedian mother's "scary transition so peaceful." In the time leading up to Janey's death, Ashley became her voice, keeping followers updated on social media about her courageous mum's battle.

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez have given fans an update on the future of their reality show, Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens.The loved-up pair, who met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, teamed up with W and UKTV Play for the series which gives viewers a glimpse into their professional and personal lives.The show first aired in 2023 and its second series, which aired in May 2024, followed the couple as they adjusted to life as a family of four after welcoming their son, Thiago, in July 2023.They also have a daughter, Mia, born in 2019. Speaking at the Pride of Britain Awards in October, Gemma hinted at a possible third series.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, are reportedly investing millions in a new home in Portugal.The couple, parents to Archie, five, and Lilibet, three, have been residing in their Montecito, California mansion for years but are now said to be expanding their property portfolio with a significant investment. A source told The Sun: "They’re being smart with their money." The newspaper revealed that the Sussexes' new overseas abode is "around the corner from Harry’s cousin Princess Eugenie and her husband".

Scottish comedian Janey Godley has died aged 63 following a battle with cancer.

While some people are fortunate to have 'perfect' handwriting, others struggle with a scrawl akin to a doctor's prescription. However, like most skills, handwriting can be improved with practice and patience.

Manchester United have got their man, with Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim set to replace the recently-departed Erik ten Hag on November 11.

Work to pedestrianise part of a Manchester suburb is set to start next week.

Kerry Katona has confirmed she has split up from her fiancé Ryan Mahoney after a six-year relationship. The 44-year-old former Atomic Kitten singer has been engaged to the 36-year-old fitness trainer since 2021, but their romance has been fraught with difficulties.

The cladding crisis in Greater Manchester has affected thousands of lives. More than 150 buildings around the region remain in 'interim measures' due to safety risks, with work to make them safe often taking years to complete.

A son who brutally killed his own mother shamelessly called his grandmother claiming to have found her injured in her flat.

All Creatures Great and Small has solidified its place in Channel 5 since its revival four years ago in 2020.

It has been a week of housing, housing and more housing in Greater Manchester. All of the region's most significant planning developments have been residential.

St. Vincent has endorsed Kamala Harris for the upcoming US Presidential Election.Ahead of Election Day next Tuesday (November 5), the singer took to Instagram to share her endorsement for the current vice president and Democratic candidate.“Happy Halloween. My costume is my Irish catholic grandmother,” she wrote yesterday (November 1).

Cardi B made a speech at Vice President Kamala Harris’ rally last night (November 1), praising the Democratic candidate’s “empathy”.The ‘WAP’ rapper made a speech at the “When We Vote We Win” campaign effort in Milwaukee, following performances by GloRilla, MC Lyte, the Isley Brothers, Flo Milli and DJ Gemini Gilly.Back in July, Cardi reminded her fans that she had endorsed Kamala Harris long before Joe Biden withdrew from the race, saying at the time: “They should’ve passed the torch to Kamala. This was the perfect moment for her.”Addressing the crowd at the Wisconsin rally, the rapper compared herself to Harris, saying she had been an “underdog” throughout her career too. “I’ve been underestimated.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for rape earlier this month has been told she must reveal her name or her lawsuit will be thrown out.Per NBC, the woman’s complaint was filed under “Jane Doe” in the Southern District of New York and alleged Combs raped her in 2004 at a Manhattan hotel when she was a 19-year-old student.Texan lawyer Tony Buzbee – who revealed that he was working with 120 people who have come forward with new claims against the disgraced rapper – filed the lawsuit under the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act, which allows victims to file older claims within a two-year window (ending in March 2025).The suit in question was one of six Buzbee filed on October 14, all of which were anonymous.The complaint alleged that Jane Doe had been invited to one of Comb’s photo shoots in Brooklyn in 2004, after which she and her friend attended an after-party where they were invited to a “more exclusive party” by Combs.Her complaint said she and her friend agreed and were taken to a Marriott hotel in the Manhattan area by a member of Combs’ entourage. Doe and her friend were allegedly grabbed and taken to a separate bedroom separate from the main party, and locked inside with the rap mogul.According to the filing, Combs allegedly gave them drinks, ordered them to use cocaine, and forcibly touched them.

Scots comedian Janey Godley will always be remembered for making the nation laugh during one of the toughest times.

Former Westlife star Brian McFadden is being tipped by fans to join the line-up for this year's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

Scottish comedian Janey Godley has died aged 63, her family has announced. 

Erin Taylor-Thomas is losing her American accent.

Didsbury Mosque has been warned by the Charity Commission after failing to submit annual accounts on time for the second year running.

Boots shoppers can get their hands on more than £150 worth of beauty from brands like No7, Liz Earle and Ted Baker for £44 in a limited-time deal. It comes as the health and beauty retailer has reintroduced one of its most popular Star Gift offers on its Macmillan 24 Doors of Joy Advent Calendar.

Police have issued an urgent appeal for help to trace a missing woman from south Manchester.

Oscar-buzzy film Anora is in cinemas now, but do lead characters Ani and Vanya have a future together at the end of the film?The acclaimed independent film sees rising star Mikey Madison (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Scream) playing Anora ‘Ani’ Mikheeva, a stripper at a high-end Manhattan club, who meets Ivan ‘Vanya’ Zakharov (Mark Eydelshteyn), the wayward son of a rich Russian oligarch.Vanya is immature and unreliable, but Ani strikes up a meaningful relationship with him, eventually leaving her job and marrying him, much to the consternation of Vanya’s wealthy parents.The film is written and directed by Baker, whose previous films have included the celebrated indie films Tangerine, The Florida Project and Red Rocket. Anora premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, where it won the Palme d’Or Award, the first American film to do so since Terrence Malick’s The Tree Of Life in 2011.NME spoke to Madison ahead of the film’s release, who gave insight into her relationship with her character.

Eddie Murphy will play funk legend George Clinton in an upcoming biopic directed by Bill Condon.The script, written by Virgil Williams, is based on Clinton’s memoir Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain’t That Funkin’ Kinda Hard On You?, which traces his roots in 1940s North Carolina to becoming a pioneer of funk and founding the musical collective Parliament-Funkadelic.Murphy is set to produce the film through Eddie Murphy Productions, while Clinton is also on board as an executive producer.It’s not the first time Condon and Murphy have joined forces, having previously worked together on 2006’s Dreamgirls – another musical drama, inspired by Motown Records and the Supremes starring Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson. Murphy received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film.Clinton has previously been portrayed by Wiz Khalifa on film, in 2023’s Spinning Gold. Parliament-Funkadelic released their last album ‘Medicaid Fraud Dog’ in 2018, marking their first new music in 38 years.

More than 100 BBC employees have put their name to a letter accusing the corporation of bias in its coverage of the Israel-Gaza conflict.