Paris Jackson and siblings lead tributes to father Michael on 65th birthday

Parents of children attending two nurseries attached to a Lanarkshire college will be forced to find places for them elsewhere at the beginning of the new year, after it was confirmed they will close.

Paramount+ is expanding its global Korean content slate with three new series produced through its partnership with Korea’s CJ ENM.

Not wasting any time, just a couple of minutes after the WGA announced that the strike is ending, Bill Maher revealed that his Real Time will return this week. It will be the first late-night show to come back.

50 Cent has shared his relief that the Writers Guild of America (WGA) reached “a tentative agreement” to end the recent Writers’ Strike.On Sunday (September 25), it was reported that both the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and WGA worked out a three-year “Minimum Basic Agreement” after four consecutive days of negotiations, pending final contract language. This decision ended the 146-day strike that has halted Hollywood and the entertainment business since May.The writers’ strike shuttered production on TV shows and films and caused late-night comedy shows in the US to go on hiatus.

Elton John has spoken out against Suella Braverman’s calls to ban LGBTQ+ asylum seekers from coming to the UK.The home secretary faced backlash this week after she said that “simply being gay, or a woman” is not enough of a reason to gain refugee status in the UK.Addressing a US think tank on Tuesday (September 26), she said (via Sky News): “There are vast swathes of the world where it is extremely difficult to be gay, or to be a woman. Where individuals are being persecuted, it is right that we offer sanctuary.“But we will not be able to sustain an asylum system if in effect simply being gay, or a woman, and fearful of discrimination in your country of origin is sufficient to qualify for protection.”Music icon John has now responded to the home secretary and accused her of “legitimising hate and violence”.A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)In a statement released alongside husband David Furnish through their AIDS Foundation, they said: “We are very concerned about the UK Home Secretary’s comments stating how discrimination for being gay or a woman should not be reason enough to qualify for protection under international refugee laws.“Nearly a third of all nations class LGBTQ+ people as criminals and homosexuality is still punishable by death in 11 countries.”It went on: “Dismissing the very real danger LGBTQ+ communities face risks further legitimising hate and violence against them.”The statement concluded that leaders “need to provide more compassion, support and acceptance for those seeking a safer future”.John has shared statements via his foundation in the past to call out homophobia.

BamBam has revealed that Day6 member Young K was originally supposed to debut in GOT7.Day6’s Young K recently made a guest appearance on BamBam’s YouTube show, Bam House, where the GOT7 member spoke about the pair’s time at JYP Entertainment. Notably, BamBam left the K-pop agency in 2021, alongside his follow GOT7 members.“Guys, I’ve said this many times before, but you know how I wasn’t part of the pre-debut GOT7 team at first, right? Let me tell you something that may shock you. Young K was [a member of] GOT7 before I was,” BamBam said in the video while introducing the Day6 singer.The Thai musician then compared the situation to their JYP Entertainment seniors, 2AM and 2PM, and how the members of those two groups had “moved about” before their official debut.“And basically, Young K was like them.

Shrek fans can rent out a recreation of the character’s swamp in the Scottish Highlands.The listing appeared on Airbnb on Tuesday (September 26), with guests able to stay within the swamp for a two-night stay for free from Friday, October 27 to Sunday, October 29.According to the listing, hosted by Eddie Murphy’s character Donkey from the film series, the swamp is a “mud-laden, moss-covered, murky-watered oasis” where guests can “relax in the ambiance of ‘earwax candlelight’”.“I have to be honest – I love everything about the swamp: the boulder out front, the modest interiors, the seclusion (ideal for singing karaoke late into the night), you get the picture,” Donkey writes. “I can’t wait for guests to experience this muddy slice of paradise for themselves.”To coincide with the swamp’s launch, Airbnb will make a one-time donation to HopScotch Children’s Charity, who provide Scotland’s most vulnerable children with respite through holiday breaks.As noted on the listing, the two-night stay is “not a contest” and guests are responsible “for their own travel to and from Scotland”.

Lauren Mayberry performed Chvrches‘ ‘Lungs’ at a recent solo show to mark the 10th anniversary of the band’s debut album – watch below.The frontwoman of the Scottish synth-pop trio is currently out on a North American tour where she is showcasing a selection of solo material, including her debut single ‘Are You Awake?’.Last week’s gig at the Horseshoe Tavern venue in Toronto coincided with the release date of Chvrches’ first record ‘The Bones Of What You Believe’, which came out on September 20, 2013.Mayberry has since shared footage of herself playing a stripped-back acoustic rendition of the album track ‘Lungs’ at the concert.“Said to myself that I wouldn’t play @CHVRCHES songs in my solo era but made a one-time exception a few days ago in Toronto, in honour of the Bones 10th anniversary,” she wrote as the caption to the clip. “Here is ‘Lungs’ (Lauren’s Version).”Said to myself that I wouldn’t play @CHVRCHES songs in my solo era but made a one-time exception a few days ago in Toronto, in honour of the Bones 10th anniversary.

Olivia Rodrigo has shared her three favourite tracks from her new album ‘Guts’.The pop singer released her second album earlier this month, which included singles ‘bad idea right?’ and ‘Vampire’.The record scored five stars from NME, which praised the artist as a “pop sensation” who “secures her place as a generational talent”.Now, the singer has revealed her own favourite tracks from the new release. “My three favourite songs off the album right now,” she began in a recent interview with Amazon Music, “are ‘All-American Bitch’, ‘Logical’ and ‘Love Is Embarrassing’.”Rodrigo was also asked which emojis best describe the tracks.

The Glory star Song Hye-kyo has revealed that starring the the popular K-drama series has helped bring back her “joy for acting”.Song Hye-kyo recently spoke to South Korea news outlet Sports Chosun, per SBS Star, about her Grand Prize win at the second annual Blue Dragon Series Awards in July this year and her thoughts on her The Glory tole.The actress opened up about how The Glory was a genre she has “never tired before”, but that the role eventually “brought back my joy for acting”. She added: “I’ve become more interested in working on projects that are different from what I usually do”.Song Hye-kyo also spoke about how she believes her role as Moon Dong-eun in The Glory has helped “changed the minds of those who were previously unwilling to accept me in unconventional genres”, noting how she has been “offered a wider variety of projects” after the K-drama’s success.Elsewhere in the interview, the actress was also asked what she thinks the future for her The Glory character would look like after achieving revenge.

Squid Game.In a new interview with The Korea Times, Kang Ha-neul revealed that people often ask him how he feel about “appearing on such a big series” such as Squid Game. However, the actors says he would tell them that he “feel[s] the same” as usual.“Honestly, I always have the same feelings toward my work and joining Squid Game season two has not put more pressure on me,” he added.

Joy Anonymous have teamed up with Brooklyn Brewery and Universal Music for a new documentary. Check it out below.Shot between London and New York, the new short film captures “an unorthodox movement that started in an unexpected moment” and explores the creative process of the viral London-based dance duo.“Like Brooklyn Brewery, we’re part of a movement that celebrates people coming together, without barriers,” said the duo – formed of Henry Counsell and Louis Curran.

BRIT Awards 2024 has been revealed – you can find all the details below.Next year’s ceremony is due to take place on March 2 at The O2 in London. It’ll mark the second consecutive year that the show has aired in a primetime Saturday night slot on ITV1 and ITVX.Damian Christian, Chair of the BRIT Committee, said: “The move to a Saturday night for the first time proved to be a huge success, so I’m delighted we’ll be back in a primetime slot again in March.“A Saturday night show helped us lock in our most engaged audience ever, and we’ll be looking to build on that base as we connect with even more fans in 2024.”He added: “Next year’s BRITs will be our most ambitious show yet, with a host of exciting performances from incredible artists, as we look to celebrate the music that soundtracked our 2023.”It has not yet been confirmed whether Mo Gilligan will return as host.

Blac Chyna is introducing fans to her new man!

Loving mum of five Stacey Solomon has just witnessed her baby daughter Belle hit another milestone, leaving the TV star emotional. The cute baby girl, who is just seven months old and the spitting image of her siblings, had her mum crying happy tears when Stacey admitted her cot will need to be packed away – as Belle is now able to stand.

GB News has launched an investigation into “totally unacceptable” comments made by Laurence Fox about a female journalist during a broadcast. He made a series of remarks about Ava Evans, the political correspondent for online news site Joe, including describing her as a “little woman” during an episode of Dan Wootton Tonight on Tuesday, 26 September.

Bobby Brazier made a surprising confession during an interview on Tuesday's It Takes Two - he has never watched Strictly Come Dancing before. Host Fleur East couldn't help but question the 20-year-old EastEnders actor about his lack of experience with the popular show. Fleur began the conversation with a playful tone: "Before we get stuck in, we need to discuss something very, very serious.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be leading "separate lives" in their marriage, a royal biographer has claimed.

Paris Fury has opened up about life as a mum of seven in a candid Instagram story. “Well a long day of normal life.

Jenny McCarthy thought she had "hung up my bikini" when Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS brand came calling. The "Masked Singer" judge teamed up with fellow former Playboy model Carmen Electra earlier this year for the company’s swimwear campaign. The sexy photos wowed fans and left one person on the floor — her husband, Donnie Wahlberg.

Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 237 leaks are here! Straight off the heels of the intense chapter 236 how will this one be able to follow up? Hollywood News Daily will tell you how! Major spoilers for the Jujutsu Kaisen Manga ahead!

Anyone who uses stamps is being warned to stock up before a price hike next week.

In a special commemorative event, the Rutherglen community will celebrate the unveiling of a poignant mining memorial that digs deep to pay homage to the town’s rich mining history.

Alan Brazil asked Neil Warnock if he's moving to Govan to keep one eye on the Rangers job – prompting a chuckling response from the veteran manager.

50 Cent has shared a clip of Chris Tucker re-telling a story about him and Michael Jackson listening to his 2003 single ‘In Da Club’.In 2015, the comedian’s Netflix stand-up special Chris Tucker Live was released. In it, Tucker recounted the time that he and his friend Michael Jackson were in a car together when the late singer revealed he “loved” 50 Cent’s first-ever Number One single.“He liked rap,” Chris Tucker said about Jackson. “He liked that 50 Cent song ‘In Da Club,’ he liked the beat.

Paris Jackson is dealing with really scary threats right now!

Paris Jackson – the daughter of late pop icon Michael Jackson – has recalled being sent death threats for not acknowledging her father’s birthday online.The musician took to social media earlier this week to recall the harassment she faced from Michael Jackson super-fans, who criticised her after she chose not to post anything online on what would have been his 65th birthday.Here, she explained the reasons behind her lack of acknowledgement of the event, explaining that when her father was alive, he would hate anyone celebrating his birthday.“Today’s my dad’s birthday, and back when he was alive, he used to hate anybody acknowledging his birthday,” she told viewers in the video, which was posted on Tuesday night (August 29). “Wishing him a happy birthday, celebrating it; nothing like that.

Paris Jackson is calling out fans who have sent her NASTY messages all because she didn’t wish her late father Michael Jackson a happy birthday on social media!

Michael Jackson’s youngest son is celebrating his dad.

Paris Jackson posted a video on Instagram on Tuesday (August 29), her father Michael Jackson‘s birthday.

Paris Jackson is celebrating what would be her dad’s 65th birthday. The 25-year-old singer and actress shared her appreciation for Michael Jackson during her latest performance, sharing a sweet moment with her fans, revealing that she “owes everything to him.”PRINCE JACKSON CELEBRATES MICHAEL JACKSON’S BIRTHDAY WITH RARE PHOTOSPARIS JACKSON’S NEW SINGLE WAS ENTIRELY PRODUCED BY WOMENThe ‘American Horror Story’ star also encourages fans to pay homage to Michael by donating to a good cause.

ate father and music icon. Jackson, 25, took to Instagram to explain that Michael never liked celebrating his birthday and that by not posting anything, she was actually honoring her father.

Paris Jackson has had to deal with some cruel social media trolls over the years.

Michael Jackson would be celebrating his 65th birthday today. To commemorate the occasion, his children are sharing some photos and memories of their father. Paris Jackson’s new single was entirely produced by womenParis Jackson and Chloe Lattanzi have become close friends despite their age differenceA post shared by Prince Jackson (@princejackson)Prince Jackson shared an old photo of his father and three children: Prince, Paris, and Bigi.

Prince Jackson is honouring his late father on a very significant day.

Michael Jackson would have turned 65 on Tuesday (August 29), and the King of Pop is being remembered by his sons Prince, 26, and Blanket, 21.