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Warner Bros. Discovery and British telecom giant BT Group have confirmed plans to form a 50-50 joint venture, creating a new premium sport offering for the UK and Ireland. This will see the transfer of the operating businesses of BT Sport to Warner Bros Discovery, effectively merging the content offering of both BT Sport and Eurosport UK.

DIA have announced that they will be disbanding after dropping their final album in August.South Korean news outlet Edaily first reported on May 11 that the girl group are  in the midst of preparations for “one last final album in August before their contracts with their agency PocketDol Studio expires”, as translated by Soompi. The report had also claimed that the DIA members will be “walking their separate paths after wrapping up promotions as a full group.”PocketDol Studio later confirmed the report in a separate statement to Chosun, writing, as translated by Koreaboo: “DIA will release their last album in August and will end their exclusive contract in September.” More details are to arrive in the months leading up to the release.This confirmation also came shortly after a separate statement from a representative of the entertainment company, who clarified at the time that it was “difficult to say whether the August album will be the last album”, per YTN, as translated by Soompi.DIA’s August release will notably be their first release in over two years, with their last project being their sixth mini-album ‘Flower 4 Seasons’ which dropped in June 2020. That record was led by title track ‘Hug U’.The group – comprising Jueun, Eunchae, Chaeyeon, Yebin, Eunice and Huihyeon – had officially debuted under MBK Entertainment in 2015 with the single ‘Somehow’ from their debut album ‘Do It Amazing’, having put out one more studio album and six EPs since.

Wheein recently took part in ELLE’s popular ‘Song Association’ series, where she sang hit songs from Big Bang, SEVENTEEN and WINNER, among others.During the segment, the MAMAMOO singer performed a number of tracks off her most-recent mini-album ‘WHEE’, including ‘Make Me Happy’ and ‘Pink Cloud’, along with a number of other songs from her own discography as a soloist and a member of MAMAMOO.Wheein also covered a handful of hits from Big Bang’s Taeyang and G-Dragon (‘I Need A Girl’), WINNER (‘Really Really’), Sik-K (‘Water’, featuring Jay Park, Woodie Gochild, pH-1 and Haon), SEVENTEEN (‘Very Nice’) and more.Sandwiched between the rounds of ‘Song Association’, Wheein shared that her 2017 collaboration with South Korean vocalist Jung Key had been the “most complex song [I had to sing] in my life”.“Jung Key wrote the song, and I was featured as a guest vocalist,” the MAMAMOO singer recalled, before going on to perform a snippet of the song’s chorus. “‘Anymore’ is a song with a very high pitch and requires advanced skills, [so] it was a bit challenging to record.”Speaking on ‘WHEE’ after it dropped in January this year, Wheein revealed that the mini-album drew inspiration from parts of her lifestyle and personality.

Coldplay have reacted to a claim that they’re being used as “useful idiots for greenwashing” while they pursue their eco-friendly ‘Music Of The Spheres’ world tour.The band’s plan to minimise their and their fans’ carbon footprint has been welcomed, although criticism has surfaced regarding companies that they’ve partnered with for help.Last week Coldplay announced a partnership with Finnish oil company Neste to cut their touring emissions by half. Neste claims to be the world’s largest producer of sustainable biofuels but the firm’s palm oil suppliers cleared at least 24,710 acres of forest in countries including Indonesia and Malaysia between 2019 and 2020 [via Friends Of The Earth].Carlos Calvo Ambel, a senior director of the Transport and Environment campaign group (T&E) said: “Neste is cynically using Coldplay to greenwash its reputation.“This is a company that is linked to the kind of deforestation that would appal Chris Martin and his fans.

Holland has spoken out following a recent incident where he was physically assaulted.On May 6, the 26-year-old singer shared that he had been physically attacked by an unknown assailant during a night out in Seoul, where he was approached and struck on the face twice, with the aggressor purportedly calling him a “dirty gay”. Speaking out on Twitter directly after the incident, he wrote: “This is obviously a hate crime.”Following the ordeal, the openly gay Korean musician sat with Billboard for an interview, where he recalled the events and thoughts about the incident.

The last few seasons on Netflix’s real estate and lifestyle show Selling Sunset have been a wild ride and none more so than for one of the show’s stars, actor and real estate agent Chrishell Stause. Fans of the show saw Chrishell getting her heart broken repeatedly. In season three, viewers’ hearts went out  to Chrishell, after her then husband actor Justin Hartley reportedly sprung a divorce on her. The latest season 5 followed the heady romance between Chrishell and Oppenheim Group’s boss Jason Oppenheim, and their eventual break up.   A post shared by G FLIP (@gflip)Chrishell said she met G Flip met after she was cast in the singer’s new video Get Me Outta Here that will debut on May 12.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefMumbai-based Banijay Asia has struck a deal with ITV Studios’ Armoza Formats to bring an official adaptation of the award-winning Canadian mini-series, “Vertige,” to screen.The high-profile French-language show deconstructs the alleged suicide of a young girl, Daphne Roussel. Banijay Asia will reimagine the psychological thriller for the Indian audience.With a remit focused on India and, increasingly Southeast Asia, Banijay Asia is a joint venture between Banijay, Stéphane Courbit’s TV production and distribution powerhouse behind “Survivor” and “Peaky Blinders,” and veteran producer Deepak Dhar.The Banijay parent company this week announced that it is set to go public and launch on the Amsterdam stock exchange through a newly-created special purpose acquisition company or SPAC.

NHS Tayside has been advised to apologise to a patient who staff failed to spot had suffered a stroke following a procedure.

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Ant and Dec know how to keep their fans entertained!MORE: Stephen Mulhern forced to take a break from TV due to 'doctor's orders'The hit presenting duo are the latest stars to jump onto the 'crying filter' trend – with hilarious results.A post shared by Ant & Dec (@antanddec) WATCH: Ant and Dec have fans in stitches with 'crying' videoThey shared a new video with their Instagram fans on Wednesday – filmed by Ant and starring Dec, whose face has been altered by the TikTok app.READ: Limitless Win contestants reveal Ant and Dec's behaviour off-cameraMORE: Declan Donnelly's luxurious home with wife Ali has almost tripled in value – see insideAnt can be seen approaching his best friend to ask him what’s wrong, with Dec seemingly confused by his reaction. "Having a bawl with this one #cryingfilter," they joked in the caption.

Hull City boss Shota Arveladze has revealed that he was due to speak with Manchester United over the progression of defender Di’Shon Bernard over the weekend.

Korea’s CJ ENM and its production subsidiary Studio Dragon, along with Naver Webtoon’s affiliated company Line Digital Frontier are partnering on a Japan-based joint venture under the tentative name Studio Dragon Japan. The new production studio will be established in the first half of this year, with 30 billion won ($23 million) invested by the three entities.

Kourtney Kardashian has made a shocking confession on the most recent episode of The Kardashians.

Zoe Saldana is having some fun in the sun!

Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade are continuing to fuel romance rumors.

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The working week may be coming to an end but pressure is starting to build, with heavy workloads and stress beginning to be felt by some people on Thursday. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years.

Simon Cowell's long term friend and ex Sinitta may not be invited to his upcoming wedding as his fiancée Lauren Silverman is "set on it not being a big celebrity affair," a source tells OK!.The 62 year old is set to marry American socialite Lauren, 44, in a lavish ceremony next month.The Britain's Got Talent boss and Sinitta, 58, dated for two years in the 1980s and have stayed close friends ever since, with her making regular appearances on The X Factor alongside the music mogul. But our source says: "It will be very small and intimate, they don't want any drama. It's going to be true friends and Lauren's family from America.

LE SSERAFIM member Kazuha has praised BTS member Jimin for his skill in dance in the choreography for the group’s 2020 hit ‘Dynamite’.Kazuha recently revealed in an interview with Weverse Magazine that she had submitted a dance cover of BTS’ 2020 English single ‘Dynamite’ as part of her audition for HYBE. The idol later spoke about her thoughts on the group’s skills as performers.“There’s a dance break in ‘Dynamite’ that’s so cool that I wanted to try to do it,” recalled the Japanese idol, who had been training to become a professional ballet dancer prior to her career in K-pop.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefWarner Bros. Discovery and telco giant BT are to launch a premium sports venture in the U.K. and Ireland.

A procrastination anthem for the ages and the song to play when you feel like doing, well, absolutely nothing at all, this week 11 years ago Bruno Mars climbed to Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart with The Lazy Song.

BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker elicited a major response from fans on Twitter on Wednesday evening.MORE: Peter Andre breaks silence on Rebekah Vardy's shocking 'manhood' comments at trialThe presenter – who is preparing for his last day on the morning show – shared his thoughts on the ongoing Wagatha Christie trial between Rebakah Vardy and Coleen Rooney, and he didn't hold back. WATCH: Rebekah Vardy breaks down on Loose Women as she discusses Coleen Rooney row"Listening to a recap of what happened in court today and you have to remind yourself that Rebekah Vardy is the one suing Coleen Rooney… for libel! #WhatsApp," he wrote.READ: Rebekah Vardy breaks silence amid Coleen Rooney court dramaMORE: Coleen Rooney and husband Wayne put on united display amid ongoing 'Wagatha Christie' caseHis remarks prompted an outpouring of comments from his followers as they shared their thoughts on the court case.

A woman who drowned in a lake killed herself after fearing a chronic eye problem made her look 'disfigured', an inquest heard. Christine Foster's body was pulled from the water in Orrell Water Park, Wigan, on November 19 last year.

In amongst an area that has become a hotspot for the region's richest residents is a brand new home that has come onto the market with a staggering £5,850,000 price tag. Known to attract celebrities, footballers and entrepreneurs, Bowdon in Trafford is Greater Manchester's most expensive area to live therefore it is no surprise that a home of this value is up for sale here.