Proposed law change could see workers given two weeks bereavement leave after death of loved one

“The Adam Project” is the latest Netflix film to come from the Ryan Reynolds Industrial Complex (after 2021’s gimmicky “Red Notice”), and it feels fair to applaud it for what it resists. It doesn’t cram movie pop culture references down the audience’s throat; it keeps the Reynolds character’s meta-like winks to a minimum; it lets Reynolds’ fast-talking, incorrigibly charismatic smart-ass ways seem based in a complicated humanity instead of a contractual obligation from the lead star’s power.

is already clamoring), but while that film offered its own unique challenges, “The Adam Project” posited a potentially insurmountable quest: find a kid who feels like he could be a younger version of Ryan Reynolds.Reynolds has a very specific kind of charm, a singular way of talking, and finding a pre-teen capable of mimicking the “Deadpool” actor seemed impossible. But unbeknownst to Levy and Reynolds, the young man cast as the young Adam, Walker Scobell, happened to be one of the world’s biggest “Deadpool” fans.“In the same way that you can’t direct someone to be funny, you also can’t direct someone to be more Ryan Reynolds-ish,” Levy explained.

The hierarchy of power in the DC Universe is about to change…as are the release dates. Today, Dwayne Johnson posted on Instagram to share the news about some key DCEU dates shifting and tried to put a positive spin on things.

Darth Vader is back! Ok, fine, the fact that the “Star Wars” villain is going to make his triumphant return in a film or TV series isn’t all that shocking. After the original trilogy, he had a whole prequel trilogy devoted to his story.

The hype for “Moon Knight” is real. Not only is this just the latest Marvel Studios TV project to arrive on Disney+, but it’s the first one of 2022 and features perhaps the biggest acting name to grace a Marvel TV project yet, Oscar Isaac.

A Ukrainian art student is desperate to return to her 'second home' in Glasgow after fleeing her war-torn country from Russian invasion.

One of the deadliest snipers in the world has arrived in Ukraine and pledged to take on the Russians as a volunteer fighter.

BORDER reivers Michael Binnie and Claire Mole secured a second consecutive Snowman Rally victory last weekend.

High-street chain Marks and Spencer has once again got shoppers talking after they shared a snap of a bold new leopard print coat to social media.

Outlander star Sam Heughan has been one of the bookies favourites to take on the iconic 007 role since Daniel Craig announced he'd be stepping down.

Sam Hueghan has revealed that the biggest threat in Outlander season six to Fraser's Ridge might not be the coming Revolutionary War.

Bolton Wanderers will have Dapo Afolayan available for this weekend's game against Plymouth Argyle but Kyle Dempsey will be out of the clash and be back in

Red Nose Day is back for its 36th year, raising money to help end child poverty in the UK and around the world.

A new public photography exhibition that shines a light on mental health awareness has opened in London. From March 9 until April 6, ‘Art of London presents Take a Moment 2022’ at Piccadilly Circus is encouraging people to take time out of their day to check in on their mental health.The exhibition, which was opened by TV doctor Dr Ranj Singh, is made of over 100 celebrity portraits and has been projected onto the Piccadilly Lights - an attraction which is seen by around 56 million people per year.

A church in Hulme has launched a library made up of radical and political texts.

Mermaid fans are in for a treat at Sea Life Manchester next month.

This Morning viewers couldn't help but comment as Rebel Wilson dazzled them on the show.

Rochelle Humes has given a glimpse into her latest impressive display in her home as she marks her daughter's birthday.

Phillip Schofield has taken to social media to confirm everything is ok after This Morning was suddenly pulled off air.

Three Tottenham Hotspur players will miss their side's trip to Manchester United this weekend through injury.

The Black Keys have announced the details of their 11th studio album ‘Dropout Boogie’ and shared new track ‘Wild Child’ – check it out below.‘Dropout Boogie’ is set for release May 13, 2022, which is the day before the 20th anniversary of The Black Keys’ first record, ‘The Big Come Up’.‘Dropout Boogie’ is available to pre-order here and will feature appearances from Billy F. Gibbons (ZZ Top), Greg Cartwright (Reigning Sound), and Angelo Petraglia (Kings Of Leon’s producer and co-writer).Both Cartwright and Petraglia feature on lead single ‘Wild Child’, which you can hear below:‘Dropout Boogie’ follows on from 2021’s ‘Delta Kream’ and was written by Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney in the studio.

Billy Joel biopic is in the works which will chart the musician’s early years.The film, titled Piano Man, is being developed at Michael Jai White’s Jaigantic Studios, with Adam Ripp (Devil’s Whisper) on board to write and direct.According to Variety, Joel will not be involved and hasn’t granted rights to his music, name/likeness or life story for the project.The studio however has acquired the life rights to Joel’s first manager Irwin Mazur, who managed the musician from 1965 to 1972. His breakthrough hit ‘Piano Man’, from the album of the same name, was released in 1973.Artie Ripp, director Adam Ripp’s father, signed Joel to his first solo record deal and produced his debut album ‘Cold Spring Harbor’.Speaking about the film, Ripp said: “Billy Joel has been a part of my life since my father signed him to his record label when I was four years old; his music is ingrained in my DNA and it’s been a dream of mine as a filmmaker to explore and celebrate the untold story of how Billy Joel became the Piano Man.”Mazur said: “What a dream come true! These are the real-life events I witnessed first-hand that shaped Billy from a keyboard player in the local Long Island band, The Hassles, into the iconic musician, singer-songwriter, and entertainer who thrills audiences around the world, today.”Joel has released 13 studio albums over his career, with the last being 2001’s ‘Fantasies & Delusions’ which featured classical compositions.

The xx’s Oliver Sim has shared his debut solo single, ‘Romance With A Memory’ today (March 10) – listen to it below.Sim, who plays bass and is co-lead vocalist in The xx, also shared a new lyric video to accompany the track, which you can watch below.Speaking about the track, which was produced by bandmate Jamie xx, he said: “I’m thrilled, excited, ecstatic, over caffeinated and overjoyed to be sharing ‘Romance with a Memory’ with you all.“Terrifyingly, this is the first song I’ve ever released under my own name, I really hope you all enjoy it. Produced by my dear older brother Jamie xx.

Andrew Garfield welled up with happy tears as he accepted the Spotlight Award at the 2022 Costume Designers Guild Awards.On Wednesday, the star stepped out at the annual ceremony, where co-star Judith Light presented him with the honor. As he took the podium to speak, the 38-year-old actor told the crowd he was so angry and upset because he wasn't supposed to cry «and Judith just made me do that,» he quipped. «To be honored by the angel on Earth that is Judith Light,» he said, «is a moment that will keep me going for the next 30 years.»Garfield explained he was «just so surprisingly overwhelmed and touched to be in this room with my community and so many collaborators that I love and I value.»«You are my favorite people to collaborate with,» he said.

KHLOE Kardashian flashed her thong in a see-through dress while celebrating her best friend Malika Haaq's birthday. The KUWTK alum - who has recently sparked concern with her thin frame - partied at celeb hotspot Craig's in West Hollywood on Wednesday night.

A rising star of the SNP is quitting politics – just weeks after it was revealed she was being chased for missing council tax.

Martin Lewis returned to TV screens on Thursday night to share more money and consumer tips with the nation, focusing on the current energy crisis and seemingly unstoppable runaway gas and electricity bills millions of households across the country will face from April.

Andy Cohen let loose on New Year’s Eve, but now his unfiltered comments are coming back to bite him in the ass!

It was another Year of Covid in 2021, and the sadness extended to many beloved and groundbreaking people in the show business and media worlds who died during the past 12 months.

A charity has called for everyone on Universal Credit to be given a “work allowance” to give low income Scots a cash boost.

A Lanarkshire MSP is urging residents to support proposals for a new ‘victims’ law’ which would answer grieving families’ calls to scrap the controversial ‘not proven’ verdict.

HBO has set a date for the return of Real Time With Bill Maher. The politically-focused late-night talk show will premiere its landmark 20th season on January 21 at 10 PM ET/PT (with a replay at 12:30 AM).

Poland’s President Andrzej Duda Monday vetoed a media bill that would have silenced a Discovery-owned news channel there, noting concerns about straining U.S. relations and about damaging Poland international image as a place to do business.