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Liam Gallagher appears to be teasing a new Oasis album, saying on social media that “it’s already finished”.The Britpop band have dominated much of the national conversation since announcing their return on August 27, with many rejoicing at the news, and some having been frustrated by the controversy around the ticket sales.The reformed Oasis will play a string of huge shows in the UK and Ireland in July and August next year, their first gigs since splitting 16 years ago.Liam has been active on X again after a brief hiatus after the comeback announcement, and on Saturday morning (September 7), he issued a flurry of replies to Oasis fans, one of whom asked, “Is it true that Oasis will have a new album???”“Yep it’s already finished,” he replied.Yep it’s already finished— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) September 7, 2024Another reply came to a tweet asking whether a new album was “in the air”, to which he said, “It’s in the bag mate fuck the air”.It’s in the bag mate fuck the air— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) September 7, 2024While Liam is known for being light-hearted and flippant on X, and his tweets fall well short of any official confirmation, he does have form in leaking clues to news before it becomes public knowledge.He did, for example, tweet about the photoshoot he was doing with Noel ahead of the return announcement, and hinted at the band playing some big Manchester shows, before anything was made official.The new hints also join other comments Liam made back in April that resurfaced after the comeback announcement, in which he suggested Oasis would be recording a new album in November.November— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) April 11, 2024Further bolstering the speculation is the fact that Noel Gallagher was

Matt Smith is rocking a bold new looks these days!

Cult Beauty has officially unveiled its beauty advent calendar for 2024, and it's even more impressive than last year's.The brand claims that 2024's Christmas countdown is 'bigger and better' than ever, and after a quick peek at the contents, we have to agree. This year's festive treat is valued at over £1,100 – about £100 more than last year – and contains an incredible 40 products behind 25 doors, which is one more surprise than in 2023.

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Some of our all-time favorite Hollywood stars have been right in the middle of the most dramatic soap opera plots of all time!

Love Island's Anton Danyluk revealed he lost £100,000 in Dubai after his stint on the hit ITV2 dating show. Scottish-born fitness coach Anton, 30, who first appeared on Love Island in 2019, said he made "the biggest mistake of his life" when he invested in a gym nightclub concept in Dubai shortly after COVID. The former Islander lifted the lid on the matter while chatting to fans on Instagram on Friday.

Liam Gallagher has made it clear that no-one is to refer to his brother Noel as a “potato” anymore, now that Oasis are back together.The band have been in the news for the last two weeks after officially announcing their return – they will be playing a string of huge shows in the UK and Ireland next summer, their first gigs since 2009.As the big announcement made clear, “the guns have fallen silent,” and it appears that brotherly peace is, for now, the order of the day.Liam, who is once again highly active on X after a brief break, responded to a fan on Saturday morning (September 7) who asked if he was going to stop “tweeting shit about Noel”.“Nope it’s all done peace has prevailed he’s the man,” Liam replied. “I can’t wait to be on stage with him blowing him kisses in between each song.”Nope it’s all done peace has prevailed he’s the man I can’t wait to be on stage with him blowing him kisses in between each song— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) September 7, 2024That prompted another to ask, “Is Noel still a potato?”, referring to a long-running insult that the singer has used for his brother.“No he is bloody well not,” Liam retorted.

make her Broadway debut as foxy Roxie Hart in the musical “Chicago.” The cast change came out of nowhere. And nobody knew if she could sing or dance.

The M62 is completely closed at its Rochdale junction all weekend.

A hearty, comforting dish, it's been a staple of British and Irish cuisine for generations. There can be different meats and different vegetables in there, but all of us will have had stew at some point in our lives. Some of us more than others. But does it belong in a tin? The Liverpool Echo's Christopher Megrath gave one gourmet version a try to find out.

Sinclair Broadcast Group has ousted longtime Tennis Channel chairman and chief executive officer Ken Solomon, citing time spent in non-work activities as reasoning for his departure. Specifically, the parent company took issue with the executive’s advisory and board member role for Dr. Phil McGraw’s Merit Street Media company, per an exclusive report from the Wall Street Journal.

A fired BBC sports presenter has denied fresh claims that he sent a woman unsolicited inappropriate pictures while on overseas duty covering the football World Cup for the corporation. 

Casualty actor Tom Mulheron has shared some exciting career news with fans.The teenager is famed for portraying Luka Malinovsky in the hit BBC show, having joined the cast back in 2020.Tom, 13, is undeniably talented, so it comes as no surprise that his acting career is continuing to go from strength to strength. The young actor has revealed he's been snapped up for another acting project - but it's miles away from Holby.Taking to Instagram in August, Tom shared the exciting news that he's been cast in an upcoming feature film, but made sure to keep details of the project under wraps. Writing alongside a photo of his headshot, he said: "I'll be flying out to Croatia next month for 7 weeks of filming for the lead in my next feature film.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent São Paulo production shingle Gullane, which is behind upcoming Netflix series “Senna,” has moved into development on a sequel to the animated feature “Noah’s Ark.” Produced by Gullane and Walter Salles’ Videofilmes, “Noah’s Ark” has been sold to 45 countries by Edward Noeltner’s CMG Management. It has grossed $4.25 million in territories in which it’s been released. Imagem Filmes will bow “Noah’s Ark” in Brazil on more than 1,000 screens, a huge spreading a country of 3,300 screens.

A body has been discovered by police in a mountainous region of Majorca, just days after a British woman was found dead nearby. The victims are thought to have been caught in a sudden flash flood.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been slammed for his display in Norway’s stalemate with Kazakhstan.

EXCLUSIVE: It doesn’t happen often, but Ron Howard is here in Toronto today to unveil at the Toronto Film Festival his new film Eden. What’s unusual for the Oscar winner whose films have grossed billions, is that the film is up for grabs for distribution as an acquisition title. Eden might seem a close cousin to his harrowing Thai rescue film Thirteen Lives, but this one has a sinister edge unusual for Howard. Based on a true story, Eden stars Jude Law, Sydney Sweeney, Vanessa Kirby, Daniel Bruehl, Ana de Armas, Toby Wallace and Felix Kammerer as the members of three parties who flee post-WWI civilization to start over and build paradise on the Galapagos Islands. It devolves into a Lord of the Flies battle to survive the elements, and each other. Eden‘s world premiere is set for 5:45 p.m. tonight at Roy Thomson Hall.

EastEnders has confirmed the departure of a beloved character, with their final scenes already filmed and ready to air.The BBC soap took to social media to announce that Matt Di Angelo is leaving his role as Dean Wicks once again, as his character's murder trial for the killing of Keanu Taylor reaches its climax. Despite his shady past, Dean is actually innocent of the murder, having been framed by the Walford Six to protect the real killer, Linda Carter. While the trial is still ongoing, Matt's exit has been confirmed.The soap paid tribute to the actor's fantastic portrayal of Dean in their post, saying: "Farewell to the marvellous Matt Di Angelo AKA devious Dean Wicks.

Holly Hagan has left fans stunned with her incredible body transformation.The 32-year-old reality TV star, who first rose to fame on Geordie Shore at the tender age of 18, became a mum for the first time last year with her hubby Jacob Blyth. She's now proudly flaunting the results of her weight loss journey on social media.

I wouldn't ever call myself a practical dresser, but as a travel writer who's been on holiday to the Lake District for many years in a row now – trips that involve all types of weather and lots of walking – I think I've nailed what to wear when visiting in autumn, including some great high street finds. I recently spent a weekend hiking the scenery around Cumbria's Grasmere and Lake Windermere, where we experienced every weather possible: bright sunshine, heavy downpours and flooded pathways.

Scottish actress Karen Gillan revealed she is pregnant with her first child and debuted her blossoming baby bump at The Life of Chuck Premiere in Canada on Friday night.The former Doctor Who star is expecting her first baby with husband, writer and comedian Nick Kocher, who she married in May 2022 at Castle Toward in Argyll.The actress made her glamorous red carpet appearance at the Toronto Film Festival cradling a growing baby bump in a statement yellow dress.The star, best known for her roles in Doctor Who and the Marvel franchise, seemingly took the opportunity to announce her pregnancy while attending the star-studded Toronto Film Festival. Karen showed up to The Life of Chuck premiere party looking as glamorous as ever and rubbed shoulders with celebs including Doctor Strange star Chiwetel Ejiofor and actor Tom Hiddleston.The star wore a fitted yellow mini dress with an off-the-shoulder cape, in order to accentuate her bump.

After debuting his Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 in Cannes last May, Kevin Costner is on the Lido today for the world premiere of the second installment in the Manifest Destiny epic. Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2, directed by and starring Costner alongside Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Giovanni Ribisi, Isabelle Fuhrman, Luke Wilson and more, will screen out of competition at the Venice Film Festival this afternoon. Prior to that, Costner met with the press.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor In the late 1980s, when future “SportsCenter” legend Linda Cohn wanted to move up the ladder in her career from Long Island cable news, she made a big batch of chocolate chip cookies one day for her camera operator. It was a bribe to persuade him to stay late to help her film a spec sports report that she sent out to TV stations in pursuit of her dream job as a sports anchor. Fortunately for Cohn, KIRO-TV, the CBS affiliate in Seattle, gave her a shot.

Variety had with multiple top sales agencies, a common silver lining emerged: in-house production is down across the board at the legacy studios and streamers, mostly thanks to the paralytic effect of the 2023 actor-and-writer strikes. This means buyers are desperate for finished product they can offer subscribers and moviegoers.

When Ashley Morley received a panicked phone call from her husband saying he felt 'anxious', she had no idea it was the last time she would ever hear his voice.

We're now coming into one of the best parts of the year - temperatures aren't depressingly low quite yet, but the evenings are starting to get a little chilly, encouraging you to snuggle up and get cosy at home. If you're looking for a great chair that fits that aesthetic perfectly, Dunelm has just the thing for you.

Jennie Punter Indigenous cinema will make a global impact in Toronto this year, as the festival unspools a tight selection of nine Canadian and international features, docs and series for discerning auds and a bevy of buyers seeking unique acquisition titles with universal appeal. “These are the kinds of films we’ve been longing to see,” Toronto’s international programmer of global Indigenous cinema Jason Ryle said.

The Trafford Centre is to charge for parking for the first time with a new Premium Parking area with larger bays - to appeal to shoppers heading to posh department store Selfridges.

Christopher Vourlias Not long after he’s canned from his job as an intergalactic trucker for the biggest nuclear waste disposal company in Eastern Europe, Ukrainian Everyman Andriy Melnyk is blinded by a flash of light as his clunky cargo ship hurtles across the galaxy. When he comes to, his robot assistant, Maxim, informs him that the Earth has blown up, and Andriy is the only living soul left in the universe. Just a typical day for a cosmonaut in the interstellar gig economy.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent TrustNordisk has added more key territory sales for “The Quiet Ones,” a heist action drama from Denmark’s Zentropa and director Frederik Louis Hviid premiering in TIFF. Starring Gustav Giese, Amanda Collin and Reda Kateb, “The Quiet Ones” has closed Spain (Flins & Piniculas), Poland (MediaSquad), former Yugoslavia (Cinemania Group) and the Baltic states (Europos Kinas). Further deals are under negotiation.

Many TV fans will recognise Kellie Shirley, whether it be from EastEnders, Casualty, Call the Midwife or other hit shows.The actress boasts over 50 acting credits to her name and has become a regular on our TV screens over the years. Kellie, 43, currently stars in BBC medical drama Casualty as Sophia Peters.The psychiatric liaison has been at the centre of the drama in the latest Casualty storyline, with Kellie putting her incredible acting skills on display. Away from acting, Kellie, who is also known for playing Carly Wicks in EastEnders, is a mum to three young children - twins Pearl and Louie, eight, and one year old son Ezra.

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Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury are reportedly spending cosy nights in at their £4m mansion, sparking rumours of a possible reconciliation after their recent split.The Love Island sweethearts left fans stunned last month when they called it quits amid cheating allegations against Tommy. However, insiders now suggest that the pair might be on the verge of mending their relationship.

Lauryn Goodman has just shared a series of leaked private chat screenshots between herself and Kyle Walker concerning the paternity of their daughter.The mother-of-two turned to social media to share revealing conversations she had with the Manchester City star about their children who were both born during Kyle's marriage to Annie Kilner. Amidst online speculation asking whether he was indeed the father of one-year-old Kinara, Lauryn took to Instagram to set things straight.

Casualty fans may recognise Di Botcher from the Sky One hit series Stella which was created by Gavin and Stacey writer Ruth Jones. Di played the iconic no-nonsense character Aunty Brenda in the show for more than 40 episodes between 2012 and 2017.