Police cordon remains in place on scene of 'targeted' drive-by shooting

Lil Nas X has admitted he “messed up really bad” with the promotional materials for his new single ‘J Christ’, but insisted that he “didn’t mean to mock” Christianity.The rapper/singer released the song last Friday (January 12) alongside a self-directed video that spoofs various biblical stories. In the clip, we see Lil Nas portray a godlike figure at the gates of Heaven and play a one-on-one basketball game against Satan.Additionally, the artist is depicted on a crucifix in one scene. The official ‘J Christ’ cover artwork also shows him on a cross as five bystanders begin to raise him off the ground.

The Smile, Young Fathers and Gossip will headline this year’s BBC 6 Music Festival – check out the full line up below.The event will take place from March 7-10 in Greater Manchester at the City’s Victoria Warehouse.Young Fathers will perform on March 7 with Hulme and Moss Side based NIA community choir. They will be supported by Hal Baker and SHERELLE, who will perform a DJ set.March 8 will see Gossip headline at their first UK show in over four years.

Elden Ring‘s DLC is closer than previously thought.The DLC section of Elden Ring on SteamDB hasn’t been updated for over a year, with the last update being the “Elden Ring Adventure Guide”. At the time of writing this article (January 16), however, a new entry simply named “SteamDB Unknown App 2778580” was updated seven hours ago, suggesting a release date for the already-announced expansion Elden Ring: Shadows of the Erdtree could be coming soon, perhaps in tandem with the fast approaching second anniversary of the original game on February 25.This would line up with a leak in December 2023 that suggested the expansion could be released in February 2024, with retailer DataBlitz briefly uploading a page for Elden Ring-themed controllers planned to release in February to “sync with new ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ expansion release”, along with stating a second wave of controllers would be released in 2025 to celebrate a “major keybeat or new game expansion”.Elden Ring: Shadows of the Erdtree was first revealed in February 2023, mere days after the first anniversary of the initial game’s release.

The Last Dinner Party, Sleaford Mods and Keane are set to perform at this year’s BRITs Week in aid of War Child.The event, which has been running since 2009, will see artists perform one-off gigs in intimate surroundings. Since its inception, the event has raised £7million for War Child, to help children whose lives have been devastated by war.BRITs Week for War Child will take place in the weeks around The BRIT Awards 2024 on March 2, with artists playing in venues across the capital and beyond.

Elon Musk as having a “thin skin” in response to comments he made about the comedian on social media.Earlier this month, the Tesla CEO criticised Oliver in a post on X, where he accused him of “pandering to wokeness”.“It is rather tragic to see an otherwise capable comedian like @iamjohnoliver become weak sauce,” he wrote. “The reason he is not very funny these days is because he is too keen to pander to wokeness, which is fundamentally a lie, whereas great humour requires revealed truth.”His comments were in response to a segment mocking Musk on Last Week Tonight With John Oliver last month, where the comedian gave an overview of his career.It is rather tragic to see an otherwise capable comedian like @iamjohnoliver become weak sauce.The reason he is not very funny these days is because he is too keen to pander to wokeness, which is fundamentally a lie, whereas great humor requires revealed truth.— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 2, 2024After Musk’s comments on X, Oliver has now shared his verdict on their ongoing feud.

Mark Ronson has shared his thoughts on the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black.Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, the film stars Marisa Abela (Industry) as Winehouse and charts the iconic singer’s vibrant years living in London, as well as her intense rise to fame. It is due to be released in the UK and Ireland on April 12, 2024.The movie, which has been approved by the late artist’s estate, features many of Winehouse’s hit songs, recorded and performed by Abela.

Pedro Pascal joked that Kieran Culkin is the reason why his arm is in a sling at the Emmys.While presenting the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the event on Monday (January 15), Pascal attempted to explain the reason behind his injury.“A lot of people have been asking about my arm, and it’s actually my shoulder. And I think tonight is the perfect night to tell everyone that Kieran Culkin beat the shit out of me,” Pascal joked in the bleeped out speech (via CBS).This comes after Culkin jokingly told Pascal to “suck it” after beating him to win Best Actor for Succession at the Golden Globes last week.

A data breach at Tameside Council saw more than the personal information of 6,000 staff members leaked on its website.

A Manchester based in-home care service has been put into ‘special measures’ after an inspection found care recipients ‘were not always treated with dignity and respect’.

Love Island: All Stars viewers think they have named their 'winners' after the first episode and while their prediction includes Chris Taylor, they're divided over who it is he'll be coupled up with at the time.

Joe Hugill says he always envisaged scoring on debut for Burton Albion, but didn’t expect to find the net just three minutes into his maiden appearance.

A touching tribute paid to late Friends actor Matthew Perry at the Emmy Awards has left fans of the show “bawling their eyes out.” Perry, 54, died on October 28, 2023 after he was found “unresponsive in the pool” at his Los Angeles home.

Coronation Street fans have warned Chesney Brown to 'watch out' as Linda Hancock made a return to Weatherfield and didn't waste any time in getting involved in his family's business.

Heavy snow has fallen across parts of the UK this morning (Tuesday January 16) after temperatures fell below freezing overnight. Residents woke up to a blanket of the white stuff, forcing two Greater Manchester schools to shut.

Tameside Council must make reductions of just under £10m in order to balance the books for the next financial year (2024/25).

Helen Flanagan has opened up about embracing being single as she stripped to her underwear for a new campaign. The actress took to social media to show off her latest collaboration with Ann Summers which also features other familiar faces.

Demi Jones catapulted to fame back in 2020 when she joined the line up of the first ever Winter Love Island.The 25 year old arrived on day 16 as a bombshell and was originally coupled up with Nas Majeed. However, she ended up finishing the show with Luke Mabbott, and the pair soared straight through to the finals, placing third. Unfortunately, fans know that their relationship didn't last, and the pair ended up splitting a few months later in June 2020.

The life of a royal is a lonely one - and no-one understands that better than the Princess of Wales. While she can turn to Prince William or entrust in the support provided by her own close-knit family, experts point out she is missing out on one very important royal relationship.

Stacey Solomon has teased the idea of baby number six in a candid response to a fan's question about expanding her family. When asked if she's finished having babies or would like more, Stacey expressed her immense joy in being a mom, highlighting it as her "favourite thing in the whole wide world." Stacey shared: "I can honestly say my favourite thing in the whole wide world is being a mum. "I just get so much joy from watching our little ones grow & getting to be a part of their world.

Demi Jones, who first appeared on Love Island four years ago, has made her return for the All-Stars edition of the show.The 25 year old was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in May 2021 and has since become a champion for cancer awareness. Despite being cancer-free for around two years, Demi still attends regular check-ups.

Kyle Walker's estranged wife Annie Kilner is reportedly pregnant with their fourth child. The former couple, who already share three sons together, announced recently that they were taking a break from their marriage amid reports that footballer Kyle had allegedly fathered two children with model Lauryn Goodman, 32, in secret.

There was plenty of drama raised from the first episode of Love Island All Stars (four exes back in a villa together? Brutal) but the most amount of drama came from Maya Jama's hair, in the best possible way. Maya blessed us with two different hairstyles for the opening show, debuting both a defined, voluminous curly look as well as a sleek half-updo. We can't pick our favourite but it seems her followers can because as soon as the 29-year-old posted the curly look to her Instagram page, the comment section lit up with praise for the style.

There are few people who could ever understand what life is like as a Queen-in-waiting, but the Princess of Wales appears to have found a confidante in Mary, the new Queen of Denmark. Following the recent shock abdication of Queen Margrethe after a reign of more than five decades, Kate, 42, will have been keen to lend her support to close friend and “muse”, Mary, 51, who is married to the new King Frederik X.

After delays caused by writers' and actors’ strikes last summer, the belated 2023 Emmys finally happened last night on Monday January 15 2024, and the A-list was out in full force with some incredible looks. One celeb who decided to do things a little differently on the red carpet was Kourtney Kardashian, who ditched the usual glittering gowns we’ve come to expect from awards ceremonies in favour of a sleek black tuxedo.

Molly-Mae Hague has broken her silence on the possibility of welcoming a second baby with fiancé Tommy Fury, as their baby daughter Bambi turns one in just a couple of weeks. In a recent YouTube vlog, Molly-Mae opened up about her dreams of having a big family, as she said: "Less than two weeks now until Bambi turns one and no other stage compares to this one. "I know you might judge me for saying this but if I could have a baby and it come out how Bambi is now, like this stage and age, I would have a million babies.

Stacey Solomon admitted she's lost her confidence since the births of her youngest two children, who are only one year apart in age, and says she's determined to find her “happy place” again. In response to a fan's question about the return of her entertaining "dancing hoover cleaning stories," Stacey candidly shared her feelings.The fan expressed missing these lighthearted moments, and Stacey's response shed light on her recent struggles with confidence. Stacey admitted: "Honestly, I think this is another example of me just losing my confidence a bit.

A new online petition is calling for the UK Government to reform the State Pension system and link the payment rate to the National Living Wage. Petition creator Michael Thompson, also proposes making a ‘universal State Pension’ available to everyone over the age of 60, worth £549.12 each week - equivalent to 47 hours at the National Living Wage rate.

Scots are being urged to brace for more disruption this morning as more snow is on the way.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle used to share a special bond with the duke's cousin Zara Tindall and her husband Mike but the two couple's could now become rivals in Hollywood according to claims.

Owen Beck has got Celtic fans talking - but there's a near unanimous reservation among the Parkhead faithful about the rising Liverpool star.

A man has been arrested in connection with assault after a 37-year-old was found dead at a Scots high-rise.

signed a handful of lucrative deals in 2023 that have seemingly caused the ongoing royal rift to widen.And according to one senior studio exec, the Sussexes now find themselves “walking a financial tightrope” as a result, especially if they are looking to boost their Archewell production company.Slamming the couple’s “alarming lack of original content,” a top Hollywood honcho told the Express, “Until they fully figure out what they want to do — and what they’re actually good at — they could find themselves walking a financial tightrope simply to survive.”Harry and Meghan now have just one project left as part of their lucrative $100 million Netflix deal, signed back in 2020.The five-year deal is up for renewal in 2025.The couple had purchased the screen rights to the popular romantic new release “Meet Me at the Lake,” by Carley Fortune, to turn it into a film for Netflix.They handed over $3.8 million in exchange for the rights, and it’ll be their first non-documentary venture.“What immediately worries me is the alarming lack of any other original content on their roster,” a source told the Express about the upcoming project.“Netflix bought the book they are adapting but the question everyone in Hollywood is asking is: Can they actually pull this off without either of them having any real prior experience?”“This is a make-or-break year for them in every sense.

Emmy Award Monday night.The “Tiny Dancer” hitmaker emerged victorious in the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) category for his Disney+ special, “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium.”While the icon wasn’t in attendance at the Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater to accept his award due to a knee injury, his husband David Furnish, and the special’s executive producer Ben Winston picked up the award on his behalf.“I am incredibly humbled to be joining the unbelievably talented group of EGOT winners tonight,” the “Rocket Man” singer said in a statement.“The journey to this moment has been filled with passion, dedication, and the unwavering support of my fans all around the world.”The Brit also thanked everyone who has supported him throughout his glittering career, saying, “Tonight is a testament to the power of the arts and the joy that it brings to all our lives.”“Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my career, I am incredibly grateful,” he added.Furnish revealed that his famous hubby “screamed out loud” when he found out about his Emmys win.“We FaceTimed him. We woke him up in the middle of the night,” he shared.

A dealing granny was 'barely able to form a sentence' when cops raided her home and found a stash of class A drugs.

Stephen Mulhern has broken his silence on being 'punched' during Dancing On Ice's first episode of the season by boxer Ricky Hatton.

Lanarkshire travellers are being warned to follow transport advice as a yellow warning for ice and snow comes into force across the country.