Taika Waititi Had No Interest In Directing ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ & Only Took The Job For Financial Reasons

It's set to be a cloudy day in Greater Manchester on Boxing Day - ahead of a rain warning coming into force tomorrow.

Surrounded by tinsel and baubles and with a huge beaming smile on his face, baby Rivan is preparing to enjoy all the fun of Christmas at home with his thankful family.

Dyson fans are rushing to snap up the Air Wrap as its been slashed to its cheapest ever price in Boots and John Lewis' Boxing Day sales. While desirable, the Dyson Air Wrap is normally out of reach for many in terms of budget.

Ninja has launched its hotly-anticipated Boxing Day sale, and has slashed £100s off some of its bestselling air fryers. Ninja is regarded by many as the premium retailer when it comes to air fryers, but the brand's gadgets don't always come cheap.

It's the end of an era in Coronation Street as Peter Barlow and Carla Connor call it quits, bringing to an end one of soap fans' most-loved relationships. Not only that, they've also had to say goodbye to Peter as actor Chris Gascoyne leaves the cobbles.

KSLTV reported. He has a few months left to live and has entered hospice care.

Christmas is now over, and you may be wondering what to do about all the leftovers from the festive dinner.

A woman turned nasty when police officers tried to arrest her in Blantyre.

Christmas dinner is over, meaning households are likely full of leftovers that are enjoyed the next day, especially when piled together between some bread.

With Christmas now over, you may be wondering when it's acceptable to take down your tree up pack up any decorations.

were huge, you can expect to see some pretty darn good deals this right now, too. Retailers like Banana Republic have to empty their inventory before the new season, which means items like and are highly discounted. Right now, you can save up to 70% off everything plus an extra 20% off purchase, and take an 60% off clearance items.

The Bear, will see its return to “a functioning kitchen atmosphere”, according to lead actor Jeremy Allen White.Speaking to Variety for a new interview, White was asked what he could share about The Bear, which was renewed for a third season in November.White told the publication that several scripts have been written, though he has yet to read them. However, the revealed that he will in January begin to work with several professional chefs to prepare for the show.He said to Variety: “I do know in January I’m going to spend a fair amount of time getting together with some chefs.

Beyoncé’s childhood home in Houston caught fire in the early hours of Christmas Day, with firefighters sent to the property to put out the blaze.The star’s family purchased the house on the 2400 block of Rosedale Street in 1982 and lived there until they sold it in 1986.A fire at the property was reported at around 2am on Monday (December 25), with the Houston Fire Department sent to the scene to attend to the fire. “We had it contained in about 10 minutes,” Houston Fire Department District Chief Justin Barnes told the Houston Chronicle.The fire was on the second floor of the two-storey house and officials said the family currently living in the property had been evacuated safely and no injuries were sustained during the incident.The cause for the fire has yet to be confirmed and is under investigation, according to reports.Although Beyoncé and her family have not lived in the house for many years, it has become a landmark for her fans.

BLACKPINK singer Jennie has established her own company and label, Odd Atelier (OA).On Christmas Eve (December 24), BLACKPINK’s Jennie shared on Instagram Stories that she has lunched her own label and company to start her “solo journey in 2024”.“This year was filled with many accomplishments, and I’m so thankful for all the love I’ve received,” she wrote, per Billboard. “I’m also about what’s to come, as I start my solo journey in 2024 with a company that I have established called OA.

After all the indulgence of Christmas Day, going for a walk on Boxing Day is a much-welcomed tradition which blows the cobwebs away. Plus it helps you work up an appetite for all those leftovers.

Once Christmas Day is out the way the festivities do not end across the UK. The following day, known as Boxing Day, is a bank holiday with many families using it to extend the celebration and spend more time together.

Across the road from one of the most iconic stadiums in Greater Manchester, there is life-saving work going on under the radar.

The final bank holiday of 2023 has arrived - but fear not, we don't have long to wait until the next one. While technically next year, New Year's Day is less than a week away.

Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for the upcoming conclusion to Zack Snyder‘s sci-fi epic, Rebel Moon.Titled Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver, the film is set to stream exclusively via the streaming platform on April 19 next year. The film will serve as the continuation and conclusion to Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child Of Fire, which premiered on Netflix on December 22.In the trailer for Part Two: The Scargiver, we see glimpses of flashbacks led by Djimon Hounsou’s General Titus and the ramifications for Sofia Boutella’s Kora from the ending of Part One: A Child Of Fire.Watch the trailer for Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver below.Part One stars Sofia Boutella as fearsome warrior Kora, a stranger with a mysterious past who crash lands on a moon and begins a new life among a peaceful settlement of farmers.

Hollywood is full of super talented actors, musicians, and athletes, but many of those stars also have crazy and weird hidden talents.

The Super Bowl Halftime Show is one of the biggest stages an artist can book!

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is convinced Willy Kambwala has the attributes of a modern centre back.

, binge-watched countless , picked out your , so all that’s to do is shop for yourself. You might think the sales dried up , but heavy hitters like Nordstrom, Macy's, Amazon, Walmart, and Net-a-Porter are coming through with a final round of markdowns—great news if you didn’t receive the one wish-list item you wanted most.We're here to help put your gift cards to good use with the best year-end deals.

The Royal Family take part in many traditions each Christmas - some of which are classic and others which are unique to them. From attending a church service, just like many of us up and down the UK to opening their presents on Christmas Eve to pay homage to their German heritage, the royals' day will be enjoyed by everyone. But every year, the family attracts huge amounts of criticism for one custom that traditionally takes place on Boxing Day.

Lil Uzi Vert‘s next album, ‘Luv Is Rage 3’, will supposedly be the rapper’s last.On Christmas eve (December 24), the ‘Just Wanna Rock’ rapper – who uses they/them pronouns – confirmed to TMZ that the upcoming record will be their last before they focus on making women’s clothing.When asked why Lil Uzi Vert is retiring after the next record, the rapper said to the outlet, “I want to make music, I love making music but I don’t really wanna make music like that no more” before adding, “I want to make like, women’s clothes. I’ve been working on my office in my house.”‘Luv Is Rage 3’ has yet to receive a release date, but has been a project that the rapper has been teasing for some time now. This also isn’t the first time Lil Uzi Vert has been teasing their retirement, with the rapper first hinting at their departure from music in October.“I came to this conclusion not too long ago,” Uzi told the crowd during a show on their ‘Pink Tape’ tour in October.

Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are familiar with the running debate about who is the strongest Avenger. That’s one of those questions that has a lot of different answers, but we’re posing a different one today: Who is the richest member of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes based on their estimated net worth?

Luann de Lesseps is currently starring in Bravo and Peacock‘s The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy, where she reunited with her co-stars of The Real Housewives of New York City.

Dominic West took on the role of Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, in the final two seasons of The Crown. The actor was close to Prince Harry at one point but has recently revealed they had a fallout.

Grey’s Anatomy is one of television’s most-watched dramas.

With a long history and a dedicated fandom to this day, The Big Bang Theory is still sparking conversations among fans years after it went off air.

The Hunger Games franchise is still generating headlines to this day with the impending release of prequel movie The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. However, we bet that even the most adoring fans don’t know all of the behind-the-scenes secrets from the original movies.

Henry Cavill‘s charm, chiseled good looks and acting chops have helped him build a career as a fan-favorite star in Hollywood, but no actor books every role they audition for!

Father John Misty has premiered a new song, ‘Corpse Dance’, live as part of his newly released live album, ‘Live at the Sunset Cultural Center, Carmel​-​by​-​the​-​Sea, CA 12​/​15​/​2023’.Recorded just days ago, on December 15, the live album features an 18-song setlist, including the unreleased cut, ‘Corpse Dance’. The newly unveiled tracks clocks in at over seven minutes.On the track, Father John Misty – real name Joshua Michael Tillman – croons: “She is patient/ The act of creation / May one day produce a happy man / Won’t have to do the corpse dance with these arms”Listen to the live debut of Father John Misty’s ‘Corpse Dance’ below.It is currently unclear if ‘Corpse Dance’ will feature as part of Father John Misty’s next project.‘I Love You, Honeybear’‘Nancy From Now On’‘Mr. Tillman’‘Ballad Of The Dying Man’‘Please Don’t Die’‘Goodbye Mr. Blue’‘The Dead Mouse One’‘We Could Be Strangers’‘I’m Writing A Novel’‘Total Entertainment Forever’‘Chateau Lobby #4 (In C For Two Virgins)’‘The Next 20th Century’‘Holy Shit’‘I Went To The Store one Day’‘Chloë’‘Hollywood Forever Cemetery Songs’‘Corpse Dance’ (unreleased, live debut)‘In Twenty Years Or So’Father John Misty’s 2022 album, ‘Chloë and the Next 20th Century’, scored a glowing five-star review from NME‘s Sophie Williams, who wrote: “‘Chloë and the Next 20th Century’ showcases what Tillman’s imagination can do when it is set free to explore new and unpredictable sonic paths.

The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl was originally released in December 1987 and peaked at Number Two on the UK singles chart. It was held off that year’s Christmas Number One spot by Pet Shop Boys’ ‘Always On My Mind’.The single returned to the Top 40 in 1991 and, following the download boom, ‘Fairytale Of New York’ has re-entered the Top 20 every December since 2005.

M.I.A. has released a new mixtape, titled ‘Bells Collection’.

The Lion King and Mean Girls are among the Boxing Day film highlights on TV.In the aftermath of Christmas, the TV schedules are littered with family favourite films, between Disney classics and throwback adventures.Highlights this year include 2019’s live-action remake of The Lion King featuring the voice of Donald Glover, and Indiana Jones: Raiders Of The Lost Ark which airs on Channel 4 in the evening.If you fancy some comedy, Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa is on BBC Three and Mean Girls, which is set for a musical revamp next year, will be shown on E4.See all the films available to watch on Boxing Day below.If you want some new festive offerings, streaming services have added a bunch of new films in recent weeks.