Skydance Deal Will Help Paramount “Double Down On Core Competency” And Embrace Technology, David Ellison Tells Investors

First Minister John Swinney has issued a plea for the public to refrain from "unhelpful speculation" following the alleged stabbing of a 21-year-old woman in Stirling.The woman was taken to hospital with injuries considered "non-life threatening" after the alleged blade incident on Saturday. A 29-year-old man was later arrested.

Keir Starmer has warned the far right thugs responsible for targeting Muslims and asylum seekers they will feel the “full force of the law”.

Christine Lakin appeared on Friday’s episode of Jodie Sweetin’s How Rude, Tanneritos  podcast and said that she was nearly cast as a recurring character on Netflix’s Fuller House, but was unexpectedly let go before the table read.

In a rare weekend release, the Vatican responded Saturday to the controversial drag performance that depicted Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper” painting during the 2024 Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony last week.

Christina Hall is open to suggestions!

Chicago Fire is one of the hottest shows on TV, and it’s got a huge fanbase.

Southport mass stabbings – which has left three children dead and a further ten injured as of today (August 4) – a wave of protests and riots have broken out across the UK in cities such as Rothertham, Sunderland and Liverpool.Massive Attack posted a statement on X/Twitter, writing: “This violent racism has long been simmering under the surface. What is happening is the direct result of years of normalised racism and Islamophobia, enabled by politicians and the British media.“As far-right mobs threaten mosques, intimidate and harass people, and throw Nazi salutes, we offer our utmost solidarity to people of colour, and Muslim communities in particular.”The band also pointed out that Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper “fail to centre Muslim people, or call out racism for what it is”, adding: “What we are seeing unfold is more than “thuggery”, it is violent racism.“This is an inevitable outcome of years of state sponsored Islamophobia and racism, where Muslims, people of colour and migrants are scapegoated as a distraction from decades of economic hardship and political failings.”Massive Attack then demanded that politicial leadership “recognises that challenging the far right is not simply a question of tackling online misinformation, or increased police surveillance.

Novak Djokovic is taking the gold.

Kate Garraway has given an insight into her son Bill's 15th birthday celebrations this weekend as they headed on a mother-son trip abroad.The Good Morning Britain presenter admitted that while everything turned out well in the end, she feared that the teenager would be disappointed on his birthday as they wondered whether his celebrations would be cancelled due to a family tragedy. Last month, Kate's dad suffered a sudden collapse, forcing the presenter, 57, to take time off work and reschedule plans to look after him.

Jim Goodwin expects a report to be sent to the Scottish Football Association after he and some of his players were pelted with coins in the Dundee derby.

A flight attendant is advising passengers to keep their shoes on during flights for a particularly unsettling reason. Through a TikTok video, cabin crew member Destanie shared the grim advice, suggesting that those who believe a thick pair of socks may protect them while walking around an aircraft are gravely mistaken.

Kendall Jenner may have grown up as a reality TV star, but she actually relates more to a Disney Channel star!

Waterparks have cancelled the release of their forthcoming album ‘Intellectual Property 2: Lost In The Property’.Announced in May, the release was intended as a ‘sister’ album to 2023’s ‘Intellectual Property’ and was set to feature the already-released singles ‘SOULSUCKER’, ‘SNEAKING OUT OF HEAVEN’ and ‘FAI2’, a rework of their previous single ‘Fuck About It’ featuring Zeph.A release date hadn’t been confirmed, but the newly-independent band said on Friday (August 2) that the album won’t come out at all. The announcement came with a video of a hooded man digging up a grave, in which lay frontman Awsten Knight in the costume for that era.

Megan McKenna has hit out at trolls on social media after they questioned her appearance.The former The Only Way Is Essex star regularly shares videos on Instagram of meals she's made at home, where she also chats to fans and updates them. Megan, 31, continues to interact with her fans under her posts, as they ask questions about her recipes and lifestyle. With the singer currently being pregnant with her first child, she has continued to document her pregnancy on Instagram and discussed becoming a mum with fans.

Michelle Keegan looked sensational as she shared an empowering message during a recent visit to her hometown.The former Coronation Street star, who is also known for starring in Netflix’s Fool Me Once, headed to Manchester on Saturday, 3 August where she took part in a live interview in the city. As she attended the Glamour UK Empowerment Summit, 37 year old Michelle wowed fans as she looked smart in a chic grey blazer and shorts which she paired with a sleek white top which had a square neckline. Finishing off the sophisticated look, the actress sported some white stilettos and wore her brunette hair in a voluminous ponytail.

“How Rude, Tanneritos” podcast and claimed that she was nearly cast as a recurring character on Netflix’s “Full House” reboot series — until she was unexpectedly let go before she could even participate in the table read.Lakin recalled that she had a “great” meeting with creator Jeff Franklin and “was stoked” about appearing on the show, which aired from 2016 to 2020.“And then about two days before the table read, I got a call from my manager saying, ‘Yes, something happened. They’re pushing the table read.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter All hail Marvel Jesus. “Deadpool & Wolverine,” starring Ryan Reynolds (as the Merc With a Mouth who dubs himself the messiah of his world) and Hugh Jackman, has provided another jolt to the box office, collecting a stellar $97 million in its second weekend of release. These ticket sales, down just 53% from its mighty $211 million debut, rank as the eighth-biggest second weekend in domestic box office history.

Last month, Apple TV+ renewed Presumed Innocent for a second season after it became the streamer’s most-watched drama series.

Miss USA 2024 is about to be crowned!

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are speaking out.

The Old Man is a hit, and it’s coming back soon!

The controversy over behaviour behind the scenes of the UK’s Strictly Come Dancing wages on, with one former contestant saying this weekend she raised concerns during her time on the show, but was “gaslit to make it seem normalised.”

Taking part in the Olympic Games is no walk in the park, with athletes training and competing intensively in order to secure a spot on the team. Not to mention the immense pressure they're under with all eyes on their Olympic performance, it's certainly not for the faint-hearted. But the reward that comes with competing can be one of the greatest honours of all, from representing your country to taking your place on the podium.

Residents of a Fife street have been left angered after rampaging thugs smashed 12 car windows.

This Morning star Donal Skehan, 38, has opened up about his own experience with controversial music mogul Lou Pearlman in the wake of the new Netflix documentary Dirty Pop.The exposé details the rise and fall of Lou, who created and allegedly exploited some of the top boy bands of the 1990s. While you may know Donal Skehan from appearing on screen as a TV chef, he was once part of an early 2000s boyband called Streetwize. It all seemed like destiny when he had the chance to audition for music tycoon Lou, but things quickly went sour.

Jowita Przystal was left speechless on Saturday night when she headed to watch pal Layton Williams' cabaret performance at the Kit Kat Club.The Strictly Come Dancing professional shared that she was kicking off her birthday month this weekend with the trip to the theatre, ahead of turning 30 on 22 August. Sharing a snap to her Stories, Jowita could be seen hugging Layton - who made it to the final of Strictly last year with Nikita Kuzmin - after the show.

“Burn the Boats,” premiered Saturday night and is filled with jokes about the transgender community, the COVID-19 vaccine and more.Rogan, who has previously made headlines for some of his controversial views that he’s discussed on his popular podcast, said during the standup show that America has become too accepting of trans people.“I just want to be real clear. I believe in trans people,” he said. “Because I think the world is strange and nature is strange, and nature can throw you a curveball and you believe you’re in the wrong body.

The pop icon Britney Spears is set to be the star of her very own movie biopic and Universal Pictures is all in, having secured rights to Brit's life story as told by herself in The Woman in Me. Hollywood big shot Jon M Chu, famed for his work on Crazy Rich Asians and In The Heights, will be calling the shots from the director's chair on this one and he's no stranger to musical flicks with the much-anticipated Wicked movies also under his belt.

If you're pondering over how to celebrate your birthday, why not embark on a mini tour of all the places where you can snag freebies?

of House of the Dragon comes to a conclusion tonight—Sunday, August 4—after nearly two months of large-scale battles, inside politics, and will-they-won’t-they moments.Naturally, HBO is tight-lipped about the finale, even going so far as to not release the episode title until after it airs, but in some ways it makes for more fun by keeping us guessing at what could possibly go down as the second season comes to an end. (The good news is that House of the Dragon has already been renewed for season three; here’s .)If you read this column regularly, you know that I’ve never gotten into Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon (I know, I know), as both are a tad too violent for my taste.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, whose Veep character Vice-President Selina Meyer has been likened by many to the Democrats’ nominee for the White House, Kamala Harris, has dropped a big hint she will be attending this month’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago in support of Harris.

At just 12 years of age, when Lottie's half-brother Louis Tomlinson became an international sensation with One Direction, it looked like she was set for a life of glamour. She even joined the band's entourage as a makeup artist after finishing school, touring the world in first-class luxury by 2015. However, her world was turned upside down before she hit her 20s, after she experienced the devastating loss of both her mother and sister in rapid succession, leaving her to grapple with immense sorrow.

Residents in Merseyside have helped the clean up after Saturday night's violent scenes which caused major damage in the area.

The Princess of Wales will reportedly join Prince William and their children for a summer holiday as she continues her cancer treatment.The 42-year-old is set to enjoy some downtime with Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, during the school holidays. Prince William and Kate Middleton are expected to join King Charles, Queen Camilla, and other members of the Royal Family at Balmoral, reports The Mail on Sunday.This will be her longest getaway since she began chemotherapy following her cancer diagnosis.

They only left the Love Island villa a matter of days ago, but this year's Islanders are in no rush to stop spending time together. A large majority of the cast enjoyed an unofficial Love Island reunion in London, where they headed on a boozy night out.

Scottish comedian Susan Calman is a familiar face on the UK entertainment circuit, but her rise to fame was far from conventional - she spent seven years as a corporate lawyer before making the leap into stand-up comedy. When Strictly Come Dancing came knocking, the openly gay star, who publicly acknowledged her sexuality in 1993, found herself at the centre of controversy.