The 'stunning' North West city named the best for quality of life in 2024

EXCLUSIVE: We are hearing that Apollo Global Management, who was mulling an offer for National Amusements, the Redstone family company that controls Paramount Global, is no longer considering that now.

EXCLUSIVE: Simone Kessell (Yellowjackets) is set as a series regular opposite Jason Clarke in The Last Frontier, Apple TV+’s upcoming drama series from Jon Bokenkamp (The Blacklist) and Richard D’Ovidio (The Call). The series received a 10-episode series order in February 2023.

Following a thorough search to find its new Karate Kid, Sony Pictures has tapped Ben Wang to star in the next installment in the franchise, Deadline has confirmed.

Kate McKinnon is wearing a new hat — author.

EXCLUSIVE: Dylan Gelula (Dream Scenario) has joined Paramount Pictures‘ untitled sequel to Smile, the 2022 horror thriller from Parker Finn, which went on to outsized success in theaters after initially being set to debut on Paramount+.

Dune through memes, you know that these buzzwords are somehow central to the plot: big worm, spice, Paul, Arrakis.Zendaya chose to represent “spice” for her latest , and maybe also “space” and “sand,” which I'm pretty sure are also part of it. Dune…like a sand dune, right? That's the only kind of dune I know of, personally.Anyway, Zendaya has been turning out excellent high fashion ensembles throughout the promotional period, and she looks sexy and stylish in custom Louis Vuitton and vintage Bulgari jewelry, per .Much like the movies, her outfit comes in two parts: a voluminous drop-waist skirt and a crop top with a cowl neck.

may not be the most memorable part of Usher's weekend.On February 12, reported that the got married to music exec Jennifer Goicoechea in a Las Vegas ceremony. This report comes after news broke that Usher and Goicoechea in Vegas on Thursday, February 8—just three days before his big performance.“It wouldn't be odd for us to get married,” Usher hinted in an interview with ahead of his big performance. “We already did here.

Best believe she’s Bejeweled!

Get ready for Queen Bey to take us all on a journey — to the country!

Drake won big on last night’s Super Bowl, claiming a million dollar prize after placing a bet on the Kansas City Chiefs to win.Super Bowl LVIII went down last night (February 11) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with Taylor Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce helping the Kansas City Chiefs to beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22.Drake was not in attendance, but was nonetheless a highly interested observer, after placing a $1.15 million (£910,000) stake on the Chiefs, which allowed him to double his money.Drake celebrates winning his $1 Million Super Bowl bet pic.twitter.com/M2rhbuCkbu— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) February 12, 2024Posting on Instagram stories, Drizzy was celebrating, saying, “I won a million dollars”, and “can’t bet against the Swifties”.It appears that for once, the ‘Drake curse’ did not hit – the supposed trend of the rapper being a bad-luck charm for sports teams and stars when he poses with them or places a bet on them to succeed.Manchester City and Barcelona have both been on the wrong end of the Drake curse in recent years, although another million dollar bet, on Argentina to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup, also came good for the rapper.In other Drake news, he recently rekindled his ongoing feud with The Recording Academy, slamming them during the Grammys ceremony.Posting to his Instagram Stories, he shared a short snippet of his speech at the 2019 awards – for which he won in the category of Best Rap Song for his track ‘God’s Plan’.In the caption, he wrote: “All you incredible artists remember this show isn’t the facts, it’s just the opinion of a group of people [whose] name are kept a secret (literally you can Google it).“Congrats to anybody winning anything for hip hop but this show doesn’t dictate shit in

Usher has released his ninth studio album, ‘Coming Home’.The R&B star’s new LP is his first full-length since 2016’s ‘Hard II Love’ and was announced to coincide with the news that he would be headlining the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime show for the first time in his career. It features collaborations with the likes of Summer Walker, 21 Savage, H.E.R., BTS’s Jungkook, Burna Boy, Latto, The-Dream and Pheelz.“’Coming Home’ is an ode to going back to your roots, whatever or wherever that may be,” said Usher in a press release. “I’m coming home to where I’m comfortable in being exactly who I am right now.

Jason Kelce got totally called out by Adele!

Jesus took center stage during the big game on Sunday night.

Netflix documentary is gripping audiences across the globe – and it’s centred around a love triangle and a “shocking tale of harassment, digital deception, and murder,” according to the show’s tag line.As per an official synopsis from Netflix: “In 2012, newly single Dave Kroupa moved to Omaha, Nebraska, with the hopes of getting back into the dating game. He’d just come out of a long-term relationship, and he was eager to make new connections. He created an online dating profile and met Liz Golyar, a single mum and animal lover.

Dwayne Johnson has hit out at “clickbait” reporting on his work to help the Maui earthquake relief efforts.The Hollywood star and former professional wrestler took to X, formerly Twitter, over what he deemed “toxic, false clickbait garbage” after an article framed a recent WWE press conference he appeared at in way that seemed to call out his work on the relief efforts in Maui.Last year, Johnson and Oprah Winfrey launched the People’s Fund of Maui to support the communities affected by wildfires.As per Variety, a video from the WWE event showed Johnson getting booed by the crowd. The article then linked this directly to the relief efforts, something Johnson says was incorrect.The article stated: “Dwayne Johnson promised TENS OF MILLIONS to the victims of the Maui fires, but many victims still have not seen a dime…It looks like the audience is fully AMERICA FIRST and is demanding The Rock and Oprah follow through with their commitment to take care of the people of Lahaina.

Remember a few months ago when Swifties did a deep dive into Travis Kelce‘s old tweets — and they were so surprisingly silly and wholesome? If not spelled very well…

Rick Ross has spoken about the Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion “beef”, saying there’s no such thing as going “too far” when in a rap battle.The rap mogul recently appeared on media personality and sports entertainer Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast, where he spoke about rap feuds – particularly the ongoing tension between Minaj and Thee Stallion.One of the hosts, YouTuber Mike Majlak, asked him if he thought there’s a limit to how brutal you can be in a rap battle, to which Ross replied: “I really don’t think you can go too far.”“This is a sport – it’s hip-hop,” he continued. “It’s about having fun.

Thania Garcia Paramore has announced its first order of business as independent artists will be championing independent record stores as a Record Store Day Ambassador for 2024. Paramore — the trio consisting of frontwoman Hayley Williams, Taylor York and Zac Farro — took to social media over the weekend to share the news and confirmed the band is “freshly independent,” as Variety reported in January.

Malia Obama looked stylish as she was photographed in Los Angeles. The daughter of Barack and Michelle Obama was spotted leaving her car, wearing a cool outfit made out of a tight top and some pants with butterfly patterns cut into them. Couple jokingly invites The Obamas to their wedding and get a surprise letter backMalia Obama makes her first-ever red carpet appearance to present her film ‘The Heart’Malia’s sporty outfit was made out of a dark blue long sleeve shirt that fit her tightly and some baggy pants with butterfly cutouts.

The development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in North Lanarkshire was recently discussed by councillors.

Wanted Ange Postecoglou could reportedly be in line for a money-spinning Tottenham bonus if he secures a place to star in next season's revamped Champions League.

Chloe Madeley has hit back at trolls after she was slammed for posting snaps of her baby daughter in hospital.

Katcy Stephan Ben Wang is the next Karate Kid. Wang, who previously starred opposite Michelle Yeoh in the Disney+ series “American Born Chinese,” landed the sought-after role after a worldwide search that saw thousands of young actors from around the globe vie for the title role in Sony’s new “Karate Kid” movie, which unites Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio. Per studio insiders, Wang delivered a standout audition performance that demonstrated his deep connection to the character.

Lauren Sánchez took to Instagram to celebrate her son Nikko’s birthday by sharing a series of throwback photos. The former television personality and entrepreneur melted hearts as she expressed her affection with a short but sweet caption that read, “Happy birthday Nikko.

Emily Longeretta On the “Pod Meets World” podcast, co-hosts Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong and Will Friedle have often given their guests — many of whom are actors who grew up on TV in the 90s — the opportunity to debunk any headlines about them. During the Feb. 12 episode, Andrew Keegan was ready to do just that.

Michelle Obama took to Instagram to share an empowering video. The post commemorated the achievements of young minds like Mosa, a participant in the Girls Opportunity Alliance in Botswana, who is striving to break barriers in the field of technology.Michelle Obama’s dedication to empowering women and girls globally through education and opportunity has been evident throughout her career. Through initiatives like the Girls Opportunity Alliance, she continues to champion the cause of gender equality in education, particularly in STEM fields where women are historically underrepresented.In her Instagram post, Obama highlighted Mosa’s journey, emphasizing her determination to learn how to code and pursue her dream of becoming an engineer.

The Wachowskis are seemingly no longer interested in working as a filmmaking duo. We’ve known this for a while, as Lana Wachowski went off and made the most recent ‘Matrix’ film on her own, while Lilly Wachowski worked on the acclaimed TV series “Work in Progress.” So, it’s still a little strange to see them working apart, but apparently, it’s time for Lilly to make her own feature film titled “Trash Mountain.” READ MORE: Lilly Wachowski Found The Idea Of Returning To Direct ‘Matrix 4’ “Expressly Unappealing” According to Collider, Lilly Wachowski is set to direct a comedy film, “Trash Mountain.” The film comes from the mind of comedian Caleb Hearon, who co-wrote the script alongside Ruby Caster and is set to star in the movie.

Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has addressed the confusion about the Grimshaw household as he also revealed his hand in the return of on-screen son Dylan Willson. The actor, famed for playing Sean Tully in the ITV soap, is in the midst of another big storyline.

With the warmer months thankfully on the horizon, now is as good of a time as any to start your spring cleaning, giving your home a new lease of life after the drudgery of winter. Deep cleaning your space, whether big or small, from top to bottom can be daunting task, especially if your cleaning gadgets are in need of replacement.

As we head into spring, fashion lovers will be ditching their bulky winter coats for something a little less heavy and suitable for the milder temperatures. A staple in every woman's spring wardrobe will undoubtedly be floral print, whether it is in the form of a dress, top, or even pair of trousers.

Two areas in Greater Manchester have been named amongst the top 20 'Best Places to Live' in 2024. The report, published on Monday (February 12) by buying agents Garrington Property Finders, ranks the best 1,400 cities, towns and villages across England and Wales.

Manchester United have received a significant boost in their race for a Premier League top-four finish following a devastating injury blow to fellow hopefuls Aston Villa.

Coronation Street star Liam McCheyne has shared his delight at the return of his on-screen mum to Weatherfield. It's been revealed that 13 years since the character was last seen on-screen, Violet Wilson will soon be back on the cobbles.

Rochdale is at the centre of a political storm. Weeks before the town goes to the polls to choose its next MP, Labour's former by-election candidate Azhar Ali has apologised for 'deeply offensive' claims he made about Israel.

On February 1 2003 the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated as it reentered the Earth's atmosphere over the United States. The shuttle had been returning to Earth with the crew, having spent the previous 15 days and 22 hours in space.

A documentary about a space shuttle mission which ended in tragedy is airing on BBC Two tonight (Monday February 12). It's been 21 years since all seven members of Space Shuttle Columbia lost their lives when the aircraft disintegrated after re-entering the Earth's atmosphere after a 16-day research mission.