Poorer Scots more likely to die from Covid than their wealthier neighbours

Dylan Dreyer is all about putting family first, as evidenced by her latest social media post celebrating Valentine's Day with her loved ones.MORE: Dylan Dreyer sparks fan response with backstage insight on the Today ShowThe Today star took to Instagram to post a picture of her "messy" Valentine's with her husband Brian Fichera and her three sons, all flopped on top of each other on the couch.WATCH: Dylan Dreyer reunites with Today co-stars"All my Valentines!!! Just one big perfectly messy ball of love #theboys #boscotoo," she captioned her post, also featuring her dog Bosco curled up in the corner as her two older sons also wore their special Christmas pajamas.Fans immediately began inundating the comments section with heart emojis and a resounding "aww", including co-host Sheinelle Jones.MORE: Dylan Dreyer’s video of mini-me son sparks overwhelming reactionOne wrote: "It goes so fast! Enjoy every messy minute," with another saying: "When they're grown and out of the house you'll wish your house is 'one big perfectly messy ball of love'. They don't look messy! Precious family.

a statement released on Tuesday afternoon. O’Rourke — a libertarian famed for his razor-sharp wit — notably skewered both Democrats and Republicans in print and on television. “Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys,” O’Rourke famously wrote in 1991.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterWarner Bros. argues in new court filings that it never agreed to an exclusively theatrical release for “The Matrix Resurrections,” and that Village Roadshow still owes $112.5 million in production expenses on the project.The studio is responding to a lawsuit filed last week, in which Village Roadshow alleged that Warner Bros. had breached its co-financing agreement by releasing the film simultaneously on HBO Max.

Manori Ravindran International Editor“Sexy Beast” is back, and it’s part of a slate of six international scripted originals heading to Paramount Plus, Variety can reveal.The long-simmering “Sexy Beast” prequel series has evidently been resuscitated for the streamer after being scrapped for Paramount Network in 2020.The U.K.-originated show, based on the cult classic film of the same name, centers on the characters of Gal Dove and Don Logan (originally played by Ray Winstone and Ben Kingsley, respectively) as they descend into London’s criminal underbelly during the volatile 1990s.Paramount Plus describes the series as “a love story between two men — à la Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” It’s produced by Chapter One and VIS, with showrunner Michael Caleo (“The Sopranos”) attached. Also heading to Paramount Plus out of the U.K.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorMadison Avenue is getting closer to realizing its dream of using TV advertising to talk to viewers in a style more akin to a one-to-one conversationThe future of the humble TV ad has long been described as the following: New data and interactive technology will trim the practice of throwing a diaper ad or a car spot at every single member of the audience. Instead, more marketers will use addressable technology that allows them to beam different ads to different household, all in the same “slot” in a commercial break.Horizon, the independent media-investment company, will help deploy addressable ads in national linear inventory on networks owned by A+E Networks and Fox Corp.

Maluma appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to chat about his acting debut in the rom-com Marry Me alongside HOLA! USA Latina Powerhouse Jennifer Lopez and actor Owen Wilson. While talking to Ellen, the Colombian singer shared details of his first day on set and how he ended up yelling at his co-star. The singer also opened up his thoughts on marriage, revealing what kind of wedding he would want —if he ever walks down the aisle.

Drew Barrymore is putting in the work. The actress says she is proud of herself for working up the courage to start dating again, and while her first try didn’t go as expected, Drew is definitely making progress.During a recent episode of ‘The Drew Barrymore Show,’ the host detailed a recent encounter she had with a man she saw while going on a walk in New York City.The Hollywood star said she was in Central Park over the weekend and noticed a man who “was really cute,” so she decided to start following him.“I was wearing a full balaclava so the only thing that’s out is my peepers,“ she explained, adding that she approached the mystery man and said, “Hi, I was wondering if I could ask you a question.”Drew asked him if he was single, to which he responded hesitant, so she asked “are you gay?” adding that she has “no gaydar” and because she is “so gay man adjacent and everyone around me is gay and I always fall for the wrong guy.”So when the man said “no,” she went on to remove her hood and balaclava, however he didn’t recognize her.

The Amber Ruffin Show” will return with new episodes Feb. 25, Peacock announced Tuesday.The critically acclaimed late-night variety series is hosted by comedian Amber Ruffin, who made history as the first Black woman to write for a late-night network TV show when she joined the writer’s room of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in 2014. Ruffin’s own show premiered in 2020, as one of the first originals for the Peacock streaming platform.

Mindy Kaling has a special new role. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) announced on Tuesday that the actress, writer and producer is the official ambassador for PanCAN PurpleStride, the organization’s annual fundraiser that raises money for pancreatic cancer research.Why Mindy Kaling almost turned down her Vogue cover“I am so happy to be working with PanCAN again and to participate in PurpleStride. I miss my mother every day, but when I can do anything to help the fight against pancreatic cancer, I feel like I am honoring her memory,” The Office alum, 42, said in a press release.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is mourning the death of his friend, Ivan Reitman. The Czechoslovak-born Canadian film and television director, producer and screenwriter died ‘unexpectedly’ in his California home Saturday night at age 75. The Ghostbusters director and actor worked together on Twins, Junior, and Kindergarten Cop.

Paramount+ may have already had its moment in the sun during the still-ongoing Winter Television Critics Association (TCA) press tour, but today, during their ViacomCBS Investors Event, the company and streamer revealed even more. First off, ViacomCBS? It’s going back to being called just Paramount.

The Dutton Family is a booming business for Paramount, writer/director Taylor Sheridan and the Kevin Costner-led “Yellowstone” franchise has already spun off with the hit prequel “1883” taking more of a direct western leaning and is looking to move forward with the next incarnation. This Montana-set series explores the last real frontier as business interests and nature collide.

NCIS is going abroad!

New 'Yellowstone' Prequel Series '1932' Greenlit at Paramount Plus What's New on Paramount Plus in February 'SEAL Team,' 'The Game' and 'Mayor of Kingstown' Renewed at Paramount+

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterParamount Pictures has given a taste of its upcoming theatrical film slate. During its annual investor day presentation on Tuesday, the studio announced plans for “A Quiet Place 3,” as well as another sequel to “Sonic the Hedgehog.”“A Quiet Place Part III” will debut in 2025.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Billions” has been renewed for Season 7 at Showtime, Variety has learned exclusively. Season 6 of the series debuted on Jan. 23, with new episodes airing every Sunday on Showtime.In season 6 , the dust of season five clears to reveal a world that has evolved.

Selome Hailu “South Park” is headed back home to ViacomCBS.The company announced that the Comedy Central adult animated series will stream exclusively on Paramount Plus beginning in 2025, after the expiration of “South Park’s” $500 million deal with HBO Max, set in 2019. In markets outside of the U.S., the full “South Park” catalog will become available on Paramount Plus later this year.In addition, all new episodes of the series will go to Paramount Plus, starting with Season 27 in 2024, both in the U.S.

Emily Longeretta Paramount Plus and CBS are expanding their reality TV lineup. On Tuesday, the streaming service announced the renewals of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” “Queen of the Universe,” “The Real World Homecoming” and “The Challenge: All Stars,” as well as multiple new series.“The Challenge: All Stars,” which landed a Guild of Music Supervisors Award nomination for best music supervision in reality TV, will launch its third season on May 11, Chris McCarthy, chief content officer of unscripted entertainment at Paramount Plus, announced on on Tuesday’s ViacomCBS’s Investor Day event, sharing that the universe is expanding across broadcast and cable channels.Internationally, the streamer will launch “The Challenge: Argentina,” “The Challenge: Australia” and “The Challenge U.K.” Each will be available to stream on demand in their respective markets.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterThey’re boldly going back.Paramount is planning to enter negotiations for “Star Trek” stars Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, John Cho, and Simon Pegg to return to the Enterprise for their fourth tour of duty in the venerable sci-fi franchise.The announcement was made by J.J.

Manori Ravindran International Editor“NCIS” is heading down under.The long-running CBS franchise is being adapted for Paramount Plus Australia and broadcaster Network 10 in a deal that marks the first international edition for the CBS Studios-produced juggernaut.“NCIS: Sydney” will launch in 2023 and feature local stories with Aussie actors and producers. “NCIS: Los Angeles” creator Shane Brennan, who is Australian and first joined the franchise back in 2007, is attached.The commission is a clever way for Paramount Plus to bulk up its local offering in Australia, where the service launched in August 2021 and already takes advantage of content from the ViacomCBS-backed local linear offering, Channel 10.Paramount Plus is slowly expanding internationally and will finally launch in Europe this year.

Joe FitzPatrick, who left the post last week.FitzPatrick quit after being roundly criticised over drugs death figures.Gougeon, SNP MSP for Angus North and Mearns, was the Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment.In her new post, she will play a key role in tackling the pandemic and will have responsibility for COVID-19 testing.Angela Constance has been nominated to be the new Minister for Drugs Policy.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: "Mairi Gougeon has proven herself to be a highly effective Rural Affairs minister working with stakeholders, balancing competing interests and taking on difficult policy challenges."She will now be part of the team protecting and improving Scotland’s public health, and will play a key role in

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Coronavirus cases in Lanarkshire have fallen for the fourth consecutive week.Last week, 860 new Covid-19 case were recorded in the region - the lowest since the week beginning September 21.However, yesterday saw 239 new confirmed cases in Lanarkshire - the highest for a single day since November 21.At her daily briefing in Edinburgh, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said a backlog in tests being processed was partly to blame.She added that 1,504 new cases announced in Scotland today also indicated that the virus was beginning to spread and that case numbers were increasing again.Last week, case numbers in Lanarkshire fell by just two per cent in what was

tougher restrictions as of Boxing Day which will see non-essential shops and hospitality businesses forced to close.Nicola Sturgeon said on Saturday the move was essential to contain the spread of a new strain of coronavirus and to prevent the NHS from being overwhelmed in January.She said the decision will be reviewed after two weeks on January 9 added level four would be in place until at least January 16.It will mean retailers forced to pull down the shutters at a time of year they would usually be busy with sales shoppers.Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard called on SNP ministers to fully explain the thinking behind the lockdown decision.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Police in Paisley were forced into breaking up a number of house parties in the wake of the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid-19 crackdown.Officers responded to Covidiot complaints involving a string of defiant gatherings on Saturday evening, with a number of people warned over ignoring public health guidance.Chief Inspector Rhona Fraser said police in Paisley were tasked with a “very busy night” involving officers visiting houses and speaking to occupants about breaking strict pandemic regulations.She said: “It was a very busy night with officers attending homes in Paisley where people were in breach of Covid-19 regulations.“It is unknown if this

Netflix movie.But her bash was unable to go ahead after the capital was placed in Tier 3 of the country’s Covid safety measures.Last week First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the city would remain under tighter restrictions after cases rose “sharply”.A source said: “Vanessa planned a party for her birthday last week but was told it couldn’t go ahead due to Covid.

Michael Gove is joining day-two of crisis talks on the future of plans for up to three households to mix between December 23 and 27. The talks involve all devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.They broke up yesterday after the first summit ended without an agreement.

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that West Lothian will be staying in Level Three.The First Minister had previously said this would be her last briefing to local authorities before the new year but she changed her mind due to rising infections.She had said earlier this week that Covid-19 transmission rates would inform her decision today but also voiced concern that infections could increase when restrictions are eased between December 23 and 27.Speaking today Ms Sturgeon said “rising and volatile” rates infection in some parts of the country had helped her come to a final decision.She asked people for patience in what will be a challenging few

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.New coronavirus cases in Lanarkshire fell by almost 11 per cent last week.At her daily press briefing in Edinburgh today (Monday, December 14), First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed there had been 95 new cases in Lanarkshire on Sunday.As a result, last week there were 880 new Covid-19 cases in the region – a 10.9 per cent decrease on the previous week.Last week was the final week after the Scottish Government moved Lanarkshire into the top tier of coronavirus restrictions in a bid to reduce the “stubbornly high” prevalence of the virus in the region before Christmas.After three weeks in level four of the tiered system, cases in Lanarkshire have

Nicola Sturgeon said she has been looking at a scheme in Northern Ireland which gives adults up to £100 to boost the local economy.Even though retail outlets have been given the green light to reopen in many parts of Scotland today, the sector has been badly hit by the pandemic.With footfall down, revenues have been badly hit and jobs are at risk.In Northern Ireland, retail gift cards worth £75-£100 will be given to adults to be spent before the end of March.Asked about a similar scheme in Scotland, Sturgeon said:“On the potential for a retail voucher, we are looking at that, and considering that.

Dave Cormack 's fan return crusade.The Aberdeen chairman has this week renewed his campaign for a safe return to stadia for supporters.In an exclusive interview with , Cormack targeted First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and national clinical director Jason Leitch over alleged broken promises and a perceived lack of interest in aiding our ailing national game.The Scottish Government are set to provide £55million in financial relief for spectator sports affected by the Covid-19 pandemic - with £30m set aside for football at all levels.But Cormack insists formulating a plan to get punters back through the gates is essential to clubs' long-term survival.And he's found an ardent backer in the form of talkSPORT pundit and former Crystal Palace owner

link.The region has spent the past three weeks in the strictest tier of restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.It means that shops, hairdressers, gyms and other close contact services will be allowed to reopen.Pubs will be allowed to sell food and non-alcoholic drinks until 6pm each day.Win SIX festive cocktails to your doorShops will be allowed to open from 6am this Friday, with the other restrictions belng lifted as of 6pm at night.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: ""I think today we should all allow ourselves a smile."This is a good day and a good moment."The region joins the other 10 council areas in West and Central Scotland, including East Renfrewshire, in coming out of the top tier restrictions on put in place on November

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterThere will be free parking in Ayr in the run-up to Christmas.South Ayrshire Council has stopped the pay and display charges in the town for the whole of December. Motorists can leave their vehicles for free in all street bays and council run car parks including Barns Crescent, Charlotte Street and Kyle Street. It will make life easier for shoppers if First Minister Nicola Sturgeon allows non essential shops to reopen from Saturday.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The First Minister confirmed Lanarkshire will be moved out of Tier 4 on Friday.Nicola Sturgeon, speaking at her daily briefing, stated that the new level the county would enter would be revealed tomorrow (Tuesday, December 8).She did say “that they would be looking at the latest data to decide which level each area should enter”.Less than 1000 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Lanarkshire for the first time in two months.The First Minister confirmed there had been 103 new cases in Lanarkshire on Sunday.As a result, last week there were 988 new Covid-19 cases in the region – a 14 per cent decrease on the previous week.Weekly case numbers are