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Nicolas Cage is set to play NFL legend John Madden in David O. Russell’s upcoming biographical drama Madden.Madden, who died in 2021 at the age of 85, was the iconic head coach of the Oakland Raiders in the 1970s, leading the team to numerous championship games and its first Super Bowl victory.He went on become a mainstay of television football coverage, spending three decades as a commentator after retiring from coaching in 1979.

The Blessed Madonna and Kylie Minogue have joined forces for the club-ready new single ‘Edge Of Saturday Night’. Check it out below.The track is the latest to be shared from the US DJ, producer and musician’s – real name Marea Stamper – new album ‘Godspeed’.

Tommy Fury has reportedly been left "distraught" by allegations of infidelity, a source has claimed. After a solid five-year relationship post-Love Island, Tommy and Molly-Mae Hague announced their split on Wednesday, leaving fans utterly shocked. Despite the lack of comments on the separation details, rumours began to circulate online, with accusations flying against Tommy for being unfaithful to Molly.

Ruth Langsford has shown her fans her 'real' hair before undergoing a bit of a makeover. The Loose Women star took to social media as she filmed her latest trip to the salon.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Epic Games has relaunched “Fortnite” in Europe on Apple devices and globally on Android platforms after lengthy legal battles between the companies. Through rallying support around the Digital Markets Act from EU regulators, the video game company has been able to resume operations of its digital Epic Games Store on iOS in the European Union, but the iPhone maker continues to block access to users outside of the EU.

When it comes to live events, there’s no doubt we’re spoilt for choice up here in the North West. From exciting gigs by an eclectic mix of artists to festivals galore, there’s always something to enjoy.

Amy Dowden has opened up to her fans as she told them she'd had a 'big cry' after a big week. The Strictly Come Dancing star has been in rehearsals for the upcoming series for the past few weeks.

Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh and Adil Ray had to step in and cut off two guests after a fiery debate about Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury escalated. The discussion, which saw Talk TV's Cristo Foufas and journalist Sarah Tetteh clash over comparisons between the Love Island stars' split and Charles and Diana's separation, got so intense that the presenters intervened to end the show amidst the chaos.

Brad Pitt has revealed that he had the ending of Seven written into his contract so they couldn’t change it.The ending of David Fincher’s 1995 thriller sees Pitt’s Detective Mills and Morgan Freeman‘s Detective Lieutenant Somerset receive a mysterious box from serial killer John Doe (Kevin Spacey). Inside it, they find the severed head of Mills’ wife Tracy (Gwyneth Paltrow).Detective Mills then falls into state of despair and rage before shooting John Doe dead, completing the murderer’s seven deadly sins-themed killing spree.In a joint GQ interview with his Wolfs co-star George Clooney, Pitt discussed taking more creative responsibility for his projects as his fame grew, and revealed the lengths he went to ensure Seven‘s ending wasn’t ruined.“When you realize you’re responsible, then you step up and you start making calls,” he said.

Looking for a versatile 'throw-on-and-go' summer dress? Look no further, as Roman's selling a gorgeous maxi dress that shoppers are loving.The 'beautiful' Orange Floral Tiered Bardot Belted Dress has been praised for its colourful print and flattering fit that 'covers lumps and bumps'. Pair the Roman dress with heels, jewellery and a cute clutch bag to create the perfect summer outfit for a wedding, party or holiday in the sunshine.The garment is sure to brighten up any event, with one shopper even receiving compliments from strangers on the dress while out and about. Available in sizes 10 to 20, the maxi dress typically retails for £65, but Roman is now offering it for £48.This is the cheapest price you can buy the dress for, with Matalan still listing it at full price.

A pregnant woman who forced a police officer to dive for safety after she drove a car at him has been fined £840.

Fitness fanatics in Renfrewshire are being summoned to attend a mammoth workout challenge that will see them go at it for 24 hours.

Emily in Paris is the go-to show for French-girl fashion inspiration, and with season 4 finally here, we're once again obsessed with the ultra-chic accessories featured. Specifically, Emily's gingham tote bag has won over fans since the latest season dropped on Netflix - and if you're keen to get your hands on this sophisticated and trendy tote, you're in luck. We've found where you can shop it, and it's even on sale.

As a beauty editor, I'm often asked for product recommendations. Whether it's the perfect moisturiser, a reliable mascara, or a signature fragrance, I'm always ready to share my insights. However, when it comes to perfumes, I tend to be a bit more thoughtful.

If you're on the hunt for one of the best face creams, we've discovered one that not only boasts impressive clinical results and hundreds of five-star reviews, but also has the endorsement of skincare professionals. Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe, a medical and cosmetic doctor and global ambassador for Medik8, has sung the praises of Medik8's Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream. "The more I use Total Moisture, the more I see the benefits of it," she reveals.

Taiwan‘s Ministry of Culture (MOC) has selected Old Fox as its entry in the Best International Feature Film category for the 2025 Academy Awards.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Though it is too soon to determine her political agenda, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s new prime minister, has significant film industry heritage. And some family baggage to go with it. Elected by parliament on Friday, just two days after a Constitutional Court ruling removed her predecessor Srettha Thavisin, Shinawatra is the country’s youngest PM, the second woman PM and the third from her family to hold the top political post.

Christopher Vourlias Slovenian filmmaker Sonja Prosenc is prepping her fourth feature, an untitled drama about “sisterhood and female liberation” that follows on the heels of her Tribeca premiere “Family Therapy,” a biting social satire-cum-family drama that has its European premiere in competition this week at the Sarajevo Film Festival. She’s also co-developing the dark comedy-horror series “Little Yugoslavia” with North Macedonian filmmaker Teona Strugar Mitevska (“God Exists, Her Name is Petrunya”), which the duo will be pitching at the Bosnian fest.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is available on demand now, but has a sequel to the film been cancelled after its poor box office performance? Read on for all the details.The spin-off prequel to 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road hit cinemas in May, the fifth instalment in George Miller’s Mad Max universe.It saw Anya Taylor-Joy step into the role of the younger Furiosa, played by Charlize Theron in Fury Road. In the film, Furiosa is kidnapped by the forces of Chris Hemsworth’s Dementus and it charts her rise to the rank of Imperator.Named by NME as one of the best films of 2024 so far, it is now available to purchase for home viewing here.Tom Hardy, who played Max Rockatansky in Fury Road, does not appear in Furiosa, and said in June that he had not yet seen the film.

LE SSERAFIM‘s Eunchae has dropped several spoilers about the band’s highly anticipated new single ‘Crazy’, out later this month.LE SSERAFIM – completed by Huh Yunjin, Sakura, Kazuha and Kim Chaewon – are set to return with their third mini-album ‘Crazy’ on August 30. Upon its announcement, Source Music described the album as “a rallying cry for everyone to let loose and go wild”.As the host of KBS YouTube series Eunchae Star Diary, the LE SSERAFIM’s Eunchae spoke about the girl group’s new music in an episode yesterday (August 15). “I can’t believe we’re having a comeback after this.

Massive Attack have shared the stage times and more information about their upcoming ‘Act 1.5’ show at Bristol Downs. Find out more below.Details of the homecoming gig were first shared in December, when the trip-hop collective confirmed that 2024 would see them perform at an all-day “large-scale climate action accelerator event” – celebrating 25 years of climate activism for the band.The gig will take place next Sunday (August 25) at Clifton Downs in Bristol, and will mark the first performance that Robert ‘3D’ Del Naja and Grant ‘Daddy G’ Marshall have played on UK soil in five years.The likes of Killer Mike, Lankum, Sam Morton and the Wild Bunch’s DJ Milo are also set to perform at the gig, and you can click here to find any remaining tickets.Now, just over a week before the performances kick off, the band have shared the stage times for the event.

Train drivers working for LNER are poised to launch a prolonged strike campaign, citing a collapse in working relations and the breaking of agreements.

EXCLUSIVE: Writer-director Paul Raschid has cast George Blagden (Vikings), Christina Wolfe (The Ark), and Danny Griffin (FATE: The Winx Saga) in his latest interactive project Hello Stranger.

Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1, the first installment of an ambitious Civil War epic from Kevin Costner, has been set to begin streaming exclusively on Max on Friday, August 23.

Good Morning Britain hosts Ranvir Singh and Adil Ray had to step in to halt a fiery debate between guests Cristo Foufas and Sarah Tetteh about Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury.

A man has been charged in connection with a 'number of dishonesties' in East Kilbride.

Naman Ramachandran Indian studio Applause Entertainment is gearing up for an ambitious slate of projects as it enters its eighth year of operations. The company, led by managing director Sameer Nair, a pioneer of Indian television with previous stints at Star TV, NDTV Imagine, Turner General Entertainment and Balaji Telefilms, has its sights set on expanding into new genres and formats while building on its established successes. Leading the charge is “Nyaya,” a courtroom drama produced in association with Mangata Films.

BioWare has finally confirmed a release date for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.Dragon Age 4 was confirmed by BioWare back in 2020, with the studio releasing a string of updates over the past few years. In 2022, it was confirmed the latest entry in the Dragon Age franchise was fully playable from start to finish but there were concerns the release of the game could “slip” into 2025.Now, it’s been confirmed that Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be released later this year.

Taylor Swift has “reached out to families of Southport stabbing victims” before returning to perform at Wembley Stadium last night (August 15), according to reports.It was Swift’s her first time back in the UK since the deaths of three young girls following a mass stabbing at a Swift-themed dance class in Southport last month. A teenager has since been charged with murder.

This is a bonkers little jukebox musical which makes you question whether Shakespeare should have left it all to the missus.

Kirsty Mitchell is best known for her role as Faith Cadogan in Casualty but during the early days of her career was a James Bond 'star'.The Scottish actress has been at the heart of our screens for decades having made her TV debut in 1996, but her 007 role was a big moment in her career. The 50 year old first joined the BBC medical drama series as Faith in 2019 and has become a much-loved character on the show. But away from the scrubs and dramatic events, Kirsty starred alongside Daniel Craig in the James Bond 2010 video game, GoldenEye 007.

Molly-Mae Hague is believed to have made a significant change in her plans after Tommy Fury moved out of their luxurious family home. The Love Island alumni ended their five-year relationship this week.

Emmerdale fans are set for some upsetting scenes in Friday night's episode as evil Tom King's manipulative behaviour takes a further sinister twist in the coercive control storyline with Belle Dingle. The vet is trying to take control over Belle in desperate measures as she managed to escape his abuse.

This Morning has another parent on the team with the news that one the ITV show's stars is expecting a baby - announcing the happy news on social media. Dr Rupy Aujla, who dispenses medical and food advice on the show having written a cookbook called The Doctor's Kitchen, shared a picture of his stunning partner Rochelle with her growing bump on show.The star, who is going to be a dad for the first time, told his social media followers: "I’m super happy to let you know that soon there will be a baby in the Doctor’s Kitchen! "I wanted to make a joke about how there’s a wholegrain, seeded, gluten free, high fibre bun in the oven.

Naman Ramachandran U.K.-based sales and distribution company Blue Finch Films has acquired worldwide rights to Indonesian horror film “The Draft!” ahead of its international premiere at Austin’s Fantastic Fest. Directed by Yusron Fuadi, the film follows five college students who spend a weekend at a remote villa, only to find themselves battling a powerful dark force. The project aims to subvert familiar horror tropes in its take on the cabin-in-the-woods subgenre.

kick off their four-day trip.After arriving in the capital city of Bogotá, the “Suits” alum, 43, presented Márquez, the first black woman to hold the position in Colombia, with a “personal gift.”The Sussexes were personally invited by Márquez after she was touched by the pair’s tell-all Netflix documentary.After exchanging gifts, the two women posed for photos together.Márquez then reportedly expressed her admiration for Prince Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana, who died in 1997, according to Harper’s Bazaar. Harry, 39, and Meghan were invited in for tea and coffee at Márquez’s private residence, where they tried traditional pan de bono — a Colombian cheese bread.Later that day, the Sussexes were seen holding hands as they strolled through Bogotá.The couple have a packed schedule lined up for their quick trip, which kicked off by attending an Insight Session at a local children’s school.The couple also took part in a summit with experts, activists and community members who work to create more positive online environments — something Harry and Meghan have been passionate about.Later on Friday, the pair will meet with students before attending a luncheon hosted by Márquez.They will end the day with a get-together with Colombia’s Invictus Games participants.Notably, Colombia became the first South American country to join Harry’s Invictus Games, which he launched in 2014 for both active and retired military service members from around the world who are wounded, injured or sick.