People of State Pension age can still qualify for £300 cost of living payment due in next few weeks

Nearly 30,000 people  have signed a petition which urges the British government to give film and TV crews furlough cash, after the SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild strikes in the US have left them without work.

Prince William will be travelling to the US next week, but it appears he won’t be taking quite the same path as his younger brother, and has turned down interview requests with all the major networks.

A weather warning for 'disrupting' thunderstorms and possible flooding remained in force in Greater Manchester today - as the UK recorded its hottest day of the year so far.

“So many people tried to give advice to the Coliseum, but this didn’t lead to change”: A report looking into the reasons which led Oldham Coliseum Theatre to the brink of collapse has found a board culture of insufficient ‘constructive challenge’ and a lack of accountability.

Beauty fanatics claim Amazon's five-star rated anti-ageing cream is the 'best they've used'. The budget £15 moisturiser, which has ben called 'better than Botox', has been given over 34,00 five-star ratings, and is currently Amazon's number one bestseller in anti-ageing serums, and has been reccomended by several dermatologists.

John Cooper Clarke opened Arctic Monkeys‘ gig in New York last night with a special performance of ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ to mark the 10th anniversary of ‘AM’.Clarke’s poem is covered by the band as the last track of their lauded 2013 album, which celebrated its birthday on Saturday (September 9).At the second of two shows from the band at the venue in Queens, Clarke came on stage before the band’s performance to share a rendition of the iconic poem.See footage of the performance below.Así iniciaba el show de los Arctic Monkeys en el 10º aniversario de "AM", con John Cooper Clarke recitando "I Wanna Be Yours".pic.twitter.com/C6VWLmusnz— The Information Action Ratio (@RatioMonkeys) September 10, 2023Dr John Cooper Clarke reciting I Wanna Be Yours on AM's 10th anniversary

Stacey Solomon has candidly discussed her family life and how she's not planning to have any more children.The Loose Women panellist, 33, is mum to Zachary, 15, Leighton, 10, Rex, four, 23-month-old Rose and six-month-old Belle.Through her marriage to former EastEnders star Joe Swash, she is also step-mum to his son Harry, 16. Stacey's eldest children are from previous relationships, while her younger three she welcomed with Joe, and she now shares that the couple are not planning to have any more children.

It's officially Autumn which means I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! is just around the corner, with the Australian jungle ready to host a new batch of celebrities. It's been reported that one of those celebs is former EastEnders star Danielle Harold, who played Lola Pearce in the soap.

Elon Musk has revealed in his new book that he and Grimes have a third child together, called Techno Mechanicus.The Canadian artist – real name Claire Boucher – shares two children with Twitter/X CEO and Tesla boss Musk – son X Æ A-Xii, born in May 2020, and daughter Exa Dark Sideræl Musk who arrived December 2021 via surrogate.Both of these children were announced to the public months after their births, as is the case with their third child.In his new biography by Walter Isaacson, Musk revealed the existence of Techno Mechanicus – Tau for short.Earlier this year, Grimes revealed that she had renamed her daughter, changing the name from Exa Dark Sideræl to a single letter.News of the pair’s second child was accidentally revealed last year during a cover interview with Vanity Fair, when the interviewer noticed the sound of a baby crying while talking to Grimes about her upcoming “space opera”-themed album, ‘Book 1’.She then shared a photo online with the caption: “Y [dragon emoji] C.” In a reply to a Grimes fan account, the singer then explained that her daughter is now just named ‘Y’, pronounced ‘Why’.“She’s Y now, or “Why?” or just “?” (But the government won’t recognize that),” Grimes wrote, “curiosity, the eternal question, ..

Martin Lewis' popular website, Money Saving Expert, has urged people to stock up on a common item, currently worth 75p, before they rise in price.

You’ve seen Women Talking, welcome to Women Swearing: Wicked Little Letters, Thea Sharrock’s fantastically funny feature puts Jessie Buckley and Olivia Colman together in the filthiest pairing since Derek met Clive in the late 1970s. Set in 1920, it’s based on a story that, per the credits, is “more true than you’d think”, which, when you get to the end of it, is quite a claim. Think what a hip, modern and actually funny Carry On spoof of Call the Midwife might look like, scripted by the Coen brothers, shot with a little visual nod to Wes Anderson, and dictated by a screenwriter with Tourette Syndrome.

In a world that prioritizes perfection, Tony Goldwyn’s Ezra stands out as a touching testament to the power of love, acceptance, and the challenges of parenthood. Weaving together familial dynamics with the understanding of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), the film offers a raw, emotional exploration of the lengths to which a parent will go to protect  their child. Written by Tom Spiridakis, the film stars Bobby Cannavale. William A. Fitzgerald, Rose Byrne, Robert De Niro, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Goldwyn. and Rainn Wilson.

Prince Harry stepped back from his royal duties three years ago and will be "pleased" with what he's achieved ahead of his birthday this month, having "broken free from the royal straitjacket", a royal expert said. The Duke of Sussex made the move to California with his wife Meghan Markle and her native in 2020, shortly after announcing they were stepping back from their roles as working royals.

Former TOWIE star Frankie Essex gave birth to her twins, whom she shares with boyfriend Luke Love, last May. She has since shared updates while settling into life with babies Logan and Luella.

In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John takes a spin in the British-built Suzuki Swace Estate and reveals details of the facelifted Hyundai i20 which will arrive later this year.

The Video Vanguard Award is the most prestigious honor a musician can take home from the MTV Video Music Awards.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic You know you’re watching a true pop star when that person’s identity — their very existence — smashes boundaries. Elvis Presley was a country boy who mixed country and rockabilly and the blues, and with his sneer and black hair and mascara he looked like no human had ever looked before. Prince was a one-man band who mixed funk and rock with his own synth-pop bitches’ brew and sang, “Am I black or white? Am I straight or gay?” Lil Nas X, following in the footsteps of Elvis’s blue suede shoes and Prince’s James Brown-with-wings delirium, is a Black queer confessional pop hip-hop diva who put himself on the map with a viral single, recorded in about an hour, in which he appropriated the cowboy mystique of the Wild West — and did it with a wink of pure sincerity.

Niall Horan opened up in a new interview with Seventeen.

For many of us, Blue Peter was a staple part of our childhoods. On our screens since 1958, we've seen a plethora of different presenters on the show. In the early days, Christopher Trace and Leila Williams spoke to viewers and since, another 39 people have joined the adventure.The series has always been known for its fun and crazy capers, from extreme challenges to "here's one we made earlier".

Prince Harry is "still pinching himself" after leaving "that world behind" but also "acknowledges the regrets" amid the ongoing rift between, his father King Charles and brother Prince William. Since stepping away from his role as a working royal in 2020, The Duke of Sussex has created a new wife in California with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.The Sussex family have been noticeably distant from the UK and the Royal Family, particularly in the last year as they focus on their own projects and life in the US.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor This article first appeared as part of Jenelle Riley’s Acting Up newsletter – to subscribe for early content and weekly updates on all things acting, visit the Acting Up signup page. At its best, art is transporting but also useful. The non-profit organization A Light in Dark Places gathers talented artists to put on an entertaining show that, in producer-artistic director Kelly O’Malley’s words, seeks to “break down stigma surrounding the topic of suicide by using the performing arts to encourage healthy discussion, create community and offer hope to those affected.” Starting this weekend, Los Angeles audiences can check out ALIDP’s 8th Annual Plays for Hope.

Christian Bale‘s performance as Batman in Christopher Nolan‘s Dark Knight trilogy is critically acclaimed.

Shakira is showing off her flexibility and getting fans excited for her to take the stage at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards later this week.

Lil Nas X’s documentary “Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero” at the Toronto Film Festival on Saturday night was delayed after a bomb threat was called in targeting the artist. The gala screening was scheduled for a 10 p.m. start at Roy Thomson Hall, one of TIFF’s premier venues.

An advertising watchdog is looking into images ­on a cosmetic surgery clinic’s website ­which suggest work by a ­Beverly Hills ­surgeon was its own.

Rules that saw young sex offenders spared a prison sentence will remain in place because scrapping them would breach their human rights.

Scotland’s largest council has u-turned on plans to stop using a homeless hotel amid concerns about a huge rise in rough sleepers.

The success of the national football team has brought a timely boost to the country’s crisis hit bars and pub trade.

Nicolas Cage plays a man who gets turned into a meme in his new movie Dream Scenario, which is something that he has personal experience with.

Usually, it’s the director looking to push the boundaries on a given film. With The Nun II, it was the audience who demanded a more extreme version of the movie.

Gisele Bundchen can turn any walkway into a runway, and she always knows how to strike a pose.

Brian May and Roger Taylor have confirmed the line-up of their ‘official tribute band’ Queen Extravaganza and announced a run of tour dates for 2024.Queen Extravaganza has been touring together for over a decade and features a line-up that was hand-picked by May and Taylor to perform their music.May and Taylor have now confirmed that the line-up for next year’s tour includes Nick Radcliffe on guitar, François-Olivier Doyon on bass, George Farrar on drums and Alirio Netto and Gareth Taylor on vocals.You can see the full list of 2024 dates below and buy your tickets here.FEBRUARY26 – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall27 – Bradford, St George’s Hall28 – Newcastle, O2 City HallMARCH1 – Glasgow, SEC Armadillo2 – Derby, Arena4 – Swansea, Arena5 – Bristol, Beacon6 – London, Eventim Apollo8 – Stockton, Globe9 – Manchester, O2 Apollo10 – Oxford, New Theatre12 – Eastbourne, Congress Theatre13 – Ipswich, Regent Theatre15 – Plymouth, Pavilion16 – Bournemouth, International Centre 17 – Truro, Hall For Cornwall19 – Dublin, Olympia Theatre21 – Belfast, Waterfront HallMeanwhile, in other Queen news, an auction took place earlier this week saw over 1,400 of Freddie Mercury’s personal possessions sold off, which May admitted was “too sad” to think about.The auction saw handwritten lyrics for some of Queen’s most famous songs, jewellery worn by Mercury, and his collection of artwork go under the hammer.In a social media post, May said of the action: “Freddie’s most intimate personal effects, and writings that were part of what we shared for so many years, will go under the hammer, to be knocked down to the highest bidder and dispersed forever.“I can’t look.

Daft Punk‘s collaborator Todd Edwards has shared that he believed the duo “weren’t on the same page anymore.”As the latest guest on Memory Tapes, the official Daft Punk mini-documentary, created to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their fourth and final album, ‘Random Access Memories’, Edwards said: “When they broke up, they were already going in different directions, musically.”He continued: “Guy-Man[uel de Homem-Christo] seems to be drawn more to the hip-hop realm and Thomas [Bangalter] was also a director. It kind of felt like they weren’t on the same page anymore, anyway, so I wasn’t shocked.”Edwards first worked with Daft Punk back in 2001 on their track ‘Face to Face’ from the duo’s second LP ‘Discovery’ in which he provided vocals and co-production.

A campaigning Donald Trump did not receive the most rapturous greeting when he showed up at the Iowa-Iowa State game in Ames today.

Olivia Rodrigo is going viral on social media for a virtual meet-and-greet session at Target.

The wedding bells have rung for long-time partners Robin Roberts and Amber Laign.