Thousands of hard-up families across Rochdale to get help with food and utility bills this Christmas

Keith Urban's Las Vegas residency has attracted fans from around the country and the world, and they were left ecstatic when he revealed that there were additional shows for them to catch.MORE: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $80k wedding favours had special messageHowever, in a recent interview, the singer opened up about the unfortunate moment that led to that situation and how it all happened.WATCH: Keith Urban shares glimpse inside family life with unexpected detailIn an interview with PEOPLE (The TV Show!), he recalled the call that he received asking if he'd be able to add more shows to his residency after Adele was forced to tearfully cancel hers."We got a very panicked call one night, asking if we could fill in a bunch of shows and it worked out perfect, we were able to do it," he said.MORE: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban bring the heat for romantic beachside snapshotHe further shared why he was so excited to be performing at The Coliseum at Caesars Palace, saying: "I love that room.

Michael Strahan loves nothing more than spending time with his children and is a doting dad.MORE: Michael Strahan sparks conversation with star-studded new photoThe Good Morning America star made sure to celebrate his loved-ones on Valentine's Day at the beginning of the week, after sharing a rare picture featuring all five of his children.The former football star is dad to four children and a loving stepfather to son Dorian, who is his ex-wife Wanda Hutchins' oldest child.VIDEO: GMA's Michael Strahan shares incredible glimpse inside his New York homeMichael and Wanda went on to welcome Michael Jr.

Ciara's family sure knows how to dress up and have fun while doing it. MORE: Ciara attends Mary J.

Miranda Lambert left fans thrilled following an exciting post featuring a snippet from her recent music video for If I Was a Cowboy.MORE: Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert team up to surprise fans with special NHL projectThe country star wore a series of figure-hugging outfits for the video, featuring a variety of sequined cowboy hats, fringed jackets, and even sheer undershirts.WATCH: Miranda Lambert shares surprising news about CMA performanceIn the behind-the-scenes compilation, she talked about the making of the video and highlighted how she was able to go through the scenes, with the song playing in the background. However, the main focus of her post was her boots, which she revealed were up for grabs by any one of her lucky fans, writing in her caption: "Enter to win the @idyllwind boots I wore in the 'If I Was a Cowboy' music video at the link in my bio."MORE: Miranda Lambert makes incredible donations to animal shelters on Valentine's DayFans were excited at the prospect of getting exclusive Miranda Lambert boots, and many raved over how good she looked in the video, with one writing: "Omg now I gotta know which boots you were wearing…so I can buy them if I don't win."A post shared by Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert)Miranda announced a giveaway for the boots from her latest videoAnother said: "Entered! P.s. I LOVE THIS SONG," with a third also adding: "I need boots...and all the clothes and accessories too! Especially the sparkly pants."Miranda's special giveaway comes a week after she received five Academy of Country Music nominations, including a record-tying 16th Female Artist of the Year nomination.

Sesame Street will see Ted Lasso star Brett Goldstein pay a visit to Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch and co.In a new clip shared to social media, Goldstein, who stars as retired footballer Roy Kent in Apple TV+’s hit football comedy, is seen hanging out in a trash can alongside Oscar the Grouch as Big Bird wanders by.“Isn’t it a beautiful day?” Big Bird asks the pair, who proceed to shake their heads in disapproval.Sesame Street captioned the post: “Grouches gonna grouch on Sesame Street.

Romeo Beckham is a star footballer, and on Thursday the star shared some photos of him in his element as he trained with Inter Miami CF.SEE: Victoria Beckham looks exactly like son Romeo in childhood throwbackThe 19-year-old was in the team's kit as he went through some drills with the team. He was decked out in the team's pink top, and he also had a mesh blue top covering the shirt, alongside some navy shorts and black football socks.

Kristen Stewart had some apprehension — at first, anyway — about mixing business with pleasure. Her fear? A blemish to her «beautiful relationship» with fiancée Dylan Meyer.In an interview with, the star revealed that she and Meyer, a screenwriter, have been working on a TV project together.

Simon Cowell is back in action after breaking his arm and back on an electric bike.ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to the TV show judge about how he's recovering since his latest fall, and the type of stunts fans can expect to see on his new show, .«I was just saying to your team, that now you can change the color [to what] you want,» Cowell said, lifting up his arm to reveal a blue cast, accessorized with sparkles per request of his 8-year-old son, Eric. «It was Eric's birthday a couple of weeks ago.

Jonah Hill is putting a rumor to rest regarding his relationship with Sarah Brady. On Wednesday, the 38-year-old actor took to Instagram to dispel speculation that he and Brady are engaged. «The rumors are not true,» Hill wrote. He went on to joke, «I'm engaged. But not to my girlfriend.

Tyler Perry, the mind and face behind the grits-slinging, gun-toting, foul-mouthed grandmother, this is more like Madea's «fourth quarter of her 29th inning.» Folks might remember that Perry «officially» hung up the iconic character's gray wig and colorful housecoats after the 2019 film. The 52-year-old media mogul has portrayed Madea in every appearance and said he wouldn't be putting the suit on again after the film. During an appearance back in October 2018 on Bevy Smith's SiriusXM radio show, , he explained, «I just don't want to be her age, playing her.»But a pandemic and social reckoning sparked by the Black Lives Matter movement inspired the actor to bring the muumuus and gray wig out of retirement.

direct to your inboxLike this entire year, Christmas Day in 2020 is anything but normal.It's a restricted, and for some quite sad time.But Greater Mancunians did have something to smile about today...

household bills typically rising as we settle into the winter months, financial pressures are set to be exacerbated even further. With the cold weather here to stay, tighter Covid-19 restrictions and home working still the norm for millions of people across the UK, Brits could see their energy costs rise by up to £300.

The New York health commissioner is considering whether to allow 6,700 fans to attend a rare Buffalo Bills home playoff game if all attendees are tested beforehand. But nothing has been finalized yet, according to Gov.

March. You may be able to get the discount on your gas bill instead, if your supplier provides you with both gas and electricity.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorIn the 49 times that Grammys have been awarded for comedy album or performance, the list of winners is all-male but for a few exceptions: Lily Tomlin, Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Griffin and Elaine May, who shared the award with Mike Nichols.Tiffany Haddish is hoping her name will be added to the list of female winners when the 63rd Grammys are handed out on Jan. 31.

Rod Stewart has revealed he lied to get out of paying big phone bills which he ran up listening to Scotland games.The thrifty rocker told how he would call his father Robert in  Scotland so he could hear commentary of the national team’s matches during the 70s.The singer would often struggle to find somewhere showing  them while he was touring the world – and his 90-minute international calls resulted in him being charged hundreds of pounds by hotels.Sir Rod said: “To get to the 1974 World Cup in Germany, we had to beat Czechoslovakia and this was another game I didn’t see, because I was working with the Faces, but I remember it like it was yesterday.“I used to phone up and my dad would put the phone by the television and I would listen for

Erika Jayne posted — then later deleted — screenshots of multiple text messages, alleging that they showed conversations between her estranged husband, Tom Girardi, and another woman.“This is Justice Tricia A. Bigelow.

For some people, the global health pandemic has turned their entire lives upside down, and made the jobs they love dearly disappear.

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, the newly released starring Chadwick Boseman and that delivers equal parts heartbreak, hope, and history through a small but mighty roster of talented Black entertainers.Adapted from playwright August Wilson’s Broadway play of the same name, the movie version of Rainey’s real-life story bills Davis in the role of Ma and Boseman as Levee, an ambitious trumpeter with a buoyant personality and repressive demons. Both bring out their very best acting chops to tell the story of a recording session gone awry in a 1920s Chicago studio.

Chloe Savage, the embroiderer who helped create Duchess Kate Middleton and Duchess Meghan Markle‘s wedding dresses, has revealed she’s struggling to make ends meat during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Virginia's move to allow immigrants who entered the United States illegally to obtain permission to drive in the state is "dangerous" and "utter nonsense," according to a pair of Angel parents who lost their adult sons to drivers who had entered the country without permission. "An illegal driver presents many dangers in our country whether they have a driver’s license or not," said Mary Ann Mendoza, whose son, Mesa Police Sgt.

The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, has unveiled two bills that aim to regulate, reshape, and rein in the power of big technology platforms, particularly the U.S. giants including Google, Facebook, Apple, and Amazon.

direct to your inboxCoronation Street fans were in stitches during the latest trip to the cobbles as a surprising star emerged. Monday night's double bill of the ITV soap was all focused on the fall out of Adam Barlow's attack as suspects were quizzed by the police.

direct to your inboxThousands of hard-up households across Stockport are to get help with their food and utility bills this Christmas.The council has announced a package of financial support that will help the families of 7,500 children who qualify for free-school meals.Each household will receive a £30 voucher per eligible child to help with the costs of food, utilities and other essentials this winter.A second payment will follow in the New Year.Eligible families do not need to apply as the council is working with schools and colleges to identify which families need support, and will issue vouchers directly.Stockport council has been alloacted more than £865,000 from the government's Covid Winter Grant Scheme fund.And town hall bosses say

In a second act of kindness, a Florida business owner is covering the overdue utility bills for 114 families at risk of losing service so close to the holiday season.  Michael Esmond's act of giving is a repeat of last year when he paid the utility bills for 36 families in the panhandle city of Gulf Breeze just before Christmas. Esmond, who owns Gulf Breeze Pools & Spa near Pensacola, told Fox News he donated $7,615 this year as the city faces an economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic and Hurricane Sally. "We're in an area here that's a big vacation area and our summer was devastated," Esmond said.

direct to your inboxIt was 1965, back when the show was in screened in black and white, perfect for depicting northern backstreets.Ena Sharples nursing a stout, delivering sharp-tongued observations, and flame-haired Elsie Tanner at her strident glamorous best.Coronation Street, which was first shown on December 9th 1960, was already on its way to becoming a national treasure, with its gritty portrayal of ordinary lives, when Jim Whelan made his debut.He threw a few darts in The Rovers Return - and was paid £6 for his performance.It was a modest start for what would be 40 years as an extra in the soap that is still the best.