'The Manchester winter can be grey and grim enough without this kind of bedlam'

Thania Garcia MGM Resorts came to Bruno Mars‘ defense on Monday after rumors circulated about the Grammy winner’s debt with the casino. In the last week, a report from NewsNation made claims that Mars had racked up over $50 million in gambling debt at MGM. They cited an anonymous source close to the situation that said Mars allegedly made $90 million a year through his residencies at MGM but was using a large chunk of that profit to pay off his gambling debt.

Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Wordle is celebrating a major milestone, as the popular online word-guessing game from the New York Times recently released its 1000th puzzle. As part of the #Wordle1000 celebrations, the newspaper released a list of the five hardest Wordles to solve, sharing both the puzzle number and players’ success rate.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman’s company T-Street has signed a two-picture producing deal with Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group.

Stacey Solomon has issued a statement as she addressed her 'intrusive thoughts' in a candid post shared with her loyal followers.

Newcastle United chief Yasir Al-Rumayyan and golf legend Tiger Woods could end the feud between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, as they take a trip to the Bahamas for talks with the Saudi Public Investment Fund and the biggest stars of the PGA Tour.

Peter Grant isn't sure Celtic fans will see the REAL Reo Hatate any time soon after a lengthy spell out.

Kate Middleton was spotted smiling and chatting cheerily which saw her enjoying a day out with Prince William in Windsor as she recovers from abdominal surgery.

A chiropractor has issued a warning, urging people not to sleep on their front.

Jon Bon Jovi has opened up about suffering years of “dark misery” before making his new Bon Jovi album ‘Forever‘.The frontman of the American rock outfit spoke to Ultimate Classic Rock about the rough years without joy he endured which inspired the creation of the band’s 16th studio LP.“The overarching sentiment of this album is that of joy,” he told the outlet. “How did I get to joy? I had to work through a lot of dark misery!”He continued: “Our last record, which was called ‘2020’, was a lot of observations and narratives about what was going on in the world around us – whether it was the COVID crises or George Floyd, shootings in schools, soldiers with PTSD.”He also spoke about how he wanted to tour that album but wasn’t able to do so.

Shohei Ohtani recently confirmed his marriage in February 2024, sparking widespread curiosity about his partner’s identity. The baseball phenom left fans and the media speculating until he was photographed with Mamiko Tanaka, a former Japanese basketball player. This revelation has since ignited interest in Tanaka, who, despite her athletic skills, has maintained a relatively low profile until now.Mamiko Tanaka was born on December 11, 1996, in Japan.

If you don’t want to know any spoilers for the finale of The Bachelor, including winner spoilers for Joey Graziadei‘s season, stop reading now!

The next Star Wars project has an official premiere date!

Eric McCormack is the latest star to weigh in on the debate on whether or not straight actors should play gay characters.

Oprah Winfrey is one of the most prominent stars speaking out about weight loss drugs.

Holly Hagan-Blyth has shared her concern after her baby son knocked his tooth out.The Geordie Shore star was left terrified baby Alpha-Jax would swallow his tooth and turned to her Instagram followers for advice. "Has anyone's baby knocked their baby tooth out? Or do I have any dentists on here... Alpha Jax has knocked out, Initially called 111 as it was loose and I was worried he'd choke on it and they told us to go to A&E...

looks hot in a top made up of three wide black leather belts secured in the front with gold buckles. And her baggy jeans are…not belted.

Ratatouille.The actor and comedian starred in the 2007 Oscar-winning film, voicing Remy, a rat who dreams of becoming a chef and forms an unlikely alliance with Linguini, the garbage boy of a fancy French restaurant.While appearing as a guest on Watch What Happens Live with host Andy Cohen, Oswalt opened up about his friendship with the late chef. “I became friends with him because he was a huge fan of Ratatouille,” Oswalt said.

and Jenna Dewan, who famously met while dancing their way across the screen in Step Up, has also taken to the art, but with a surprising twist: She's an Irish step dancer. In fact, 10-year-old Everly has an “Ireland obsession,” as her mom revealed via Instagram on St.

now, a fresh slate of 2024 denim trends is hitting the streets (and our feeds) this year—and thankfully for all of us, it’s easier than ever to give them a shot. It’s high time to give your wardrobe a little refresh, anyway.Like last year, are holding strong as the reigning silhouette; these days, though, our styling leans more toward ’90s minimalism than ’70s grooviness or Y2K excess.

The Drew Barrymore Show: The wore a black turtleneck stuffed with fake muscles, a fanny pack, and a questionable wig as an homage to her guest and his . Then he lifted her over his head for a little stunt.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.A little background: Johnson appeared on the show last week to promote his new collection of men's skin care products , and during his interview Barrymore, reading a fan's question she had pulled from her fanny pack, asked whether he could do five squats with her on his back (and, presumably, a few other questions about skin-care-related stuff).Johnson answered that, yes, he could easily do five squats with the actor hoisted over his shoulders.

Pedro Pascal has shared that his role in Buffy The Vampire Slayer saved him from homelessness.The 90s cult TV series starred Sarah Michelle Geller as Buffy Summers, a teenage girl trying to live a normal life whilst juggling her responsibilities as the chosen vampire slayer.Pascal played the role of Eddie in season four episode one titled ‘The Freshman’. In the episode, Buffy meets Eddie during her first few days at university.

was visibly shocked when, during the Love Is Blind season-six reunion, said he had by leaving her at the altar. She, in turn, confused viewers when she failed to shut down the possibility of reconciliation, telling Vanessa Lachey, “Next question,” when asked.Whether it was their body language during the reunion or of their time together after filming the , some fans of the series believed AD and Clay were , while others hoped the 33-year-old real estate agent would stick to her promise not to date the 31-year-old entrepreneur if they didn't exchange “I do”s.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Since the reunion aired on Netflix on March 13, AD has repeatedly said that she and Clay are , though her statements haven't convinced everyone that they'll stay that way.

Blow star Lola Glaudini has accused co-star Johnny Depp of verbally abusing her on the set of the film.The two stars both appeared in the 2001 film, which is based on the true story of drug trafficker George Jung.During a recent episode of the podcast Powerful Truth Angels, Glaudini claimed that Depp “reamed in [her] face” after being given a cue by director Ted Demme to laugh after the actor delivered a monologue.“Day one, I haven’t even met Johnny Depp at this point […] I’m on a bear skin rug in a bikini […] Johnny Depp has this monologue that he does back and forth, back and forth,” she recalled.A post shared by Friends Without Friends (@powerfultruthangels)“[Director] Ted Demme comes over to me, and he’s like, ‘OK Lola, when Johnny says this certain word, I want you to just burst out laughing like she just told you the funniest thing over here.’ We’re in the background, the deep background, right?”She continued: “[Depp] says his monologue, I hear the cue, and I go haha, I do a big laugh or whatever.“Johnny Depp, when they say cut, walks over to me, comes up to me, sticks his finger in my face – and I’m in a bikini on the ground like this – and he comes over and he goes, ‘Who the fuck do you think you are? Who the fuck do you think you are? Shut the fuck up. I’m out here, and I’m trying to fucking say my lines, and you’re fucking pulling focus.

is already taking shape—that is, a Hailey Bieber–inspired swimsuit trend.On Instagram, Bieber shared a few snapshots of her sunny getaway and confirmed her fashion go-tos for the coming months in the process. When it comes to swimwear, it seems a return to the fundamentals is in style—here, the bikini has been imagined as minimalist, in vitamin-rich hues that boost its seaside allure.So what is the swimsuit trend for summer 2024, according to Bieber?This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Although Hailey Bieber was out in the sun promoting one of , it's her flamboyantly simple, impeccably cut bikini that stands out.

, with a slick logo unveiled in nine tiles on Instagram. An accompanying video gives a little more information, with Meghan seen artfully arranging white roses and hydrangeas in one shot, while in another she’s cooking at a beautiful kitchen island, in what we presume is her Montecito, California, home.

’s sister-in-law, , shared the devastating news that her and husband Jason Kelce’s beloved dog, Winn, had passed away. “When I was in high school I had a folder on my desktop labeled ‘Gods gift to earth.’ It was images of Irish Wolfhouds [sic] that I had collected from Google,” alongside a series of photos of Winn, including a sweet shot from her wedding day. “I had fallen in love with the breed when I was a young and never let my fascination with them fade.

Yungblud played an impromptu show in Camden Market this afternoon (March 18) to celebrate the announcement of his own festival, BludFest.The artist, whose real name is Dom Harrison, had announced the free London outdoor show late last week, promising to make his “biggest announcement yet” during the performance at a location which was not announced until today.Yungblud appeared at the Ampitheatre in the centre of Camden Market, located near the statue of Amy Winehouse, at around 5pm for a five-song set.

Sinéad O’Connor as a Bratz doll.The American fashion doll and media franchise shared an image of the late Irish singer and icon as a Bratz doll in celebration of Women’s History Month. O’Connor died at the age of 56 last July.The doll features O’Connor’s signature buzz cut, a shirt that reads ‘Jesus Is Coming’, black sunglasses, a pair of jeans, and black platform boots.

with Lady Rose Hanbury are gaining some mainstream traction in 2024.Never heard these rumors before? Here's some background: Per , everything started in March 2019, when The Sun published a report that Kate Middleton had a “terrible falling out” with her close friend Rose Hanbury (a.k.a. the Marchioness of Cholmondeley).

,” coordinated by , is the first collective action of its kind, with global companies such as fashion brand Hatch, stroller company Bugaboo, and postpartum wellness company Anya—supported by actor Freida Pinto—taking part.The day of action symbolizes what could happen if women are forced to exit the workforce because of the lack of paid family and medical leave. The United States is one of only seven countries in the world with no form of national paid family leave.

The Spider, a fan-made “horror take on Spider-Man“.The project was written and directed by up-and-coming filmmaker Andy Chen, who goes under the alias of Locust Garden on social media. He had previously made a Shrek-inspired horror short which was released in 2022.It stars The Walking Dead‘s Chandler Riggs as Spider-Man, while the rest of the cast consists of Caylee Cowan, Matthew Vorce, Kyra Gardner, Holgie Forrester, Carl Addicott, David Rice, Andrew Hernon, Kealani Kitaura, Ronan Arthur and Ben Thomas.“I had this idea to make a horror Spider-Man fan film soon after my Shrek horror film blew up,” Chen said.

Dua Lipa has announced a handful of European headline shows for her summer 2024 ‘Radical Optimism‘ tour.The pop singer took to her official X/Twitter account to share four new summer dates for her forthcoming tour in support of her third studio album.

Reba McEntire has denied allegations that she called Taylor Swift “an entitled little brat”.A widely circulated post from the Facebook page America Loves Liberty claimed that the country singer had taken issue with how Swift allegedly behaved while McEntire was performing the US national anthem at the 2024 Super Bowl.“Reba McIntire [sic] talks about how disappointed she was to look up at the big screen while performing The National Anthem, only to see Taylor Swift laughing and drinking and making a mockery of the event,” the post read, before claiming that McEntire responded: “I let her have it afterward. She’s an entitled little brat.”In a post on Instagram, McEntire denied making the claims, writing: “Please don’t believe everything you see on the Internet.

March Madness 2024 is in full swing, with bets being placed and brackets being drawn on who fans think will be the last team standing. Northwestern University is one of the 68 teams that has earned a spot in the NCAA tournament this year. Northwestern, the No.

Shortly after it was revealed she's been declared bankrupt for a second time, Katie Price shared a clip of a £194,000 car on Instagram.The former glamour model lusted after the bright pink Porsche on her Instagram Stories, despite her money woes. Katie, 45, reposted the clip of the neon pink vehicle on her social media account. She shared no caption with the post, which was shared on Monday, 18 March.

Kate Middleton has been seen for the first time since undergoing surgery.The Princess of Wales was seen at a farm shop in Windsor on Saturday, 16 March alongside husband Prince William. Kate, 42, looked in good spirits, in the video obtained by The Sun, as she carried a carrier bag filled with goods while chatting to William, 41. She looked relaxed in a pair of black leggings and a hoodie, paired with trainers.