Today's top Greater Manchester stories - Sunday, December 12, 2021

Maluma is in good company as he makes his feature film acting debut in. The 28-year-old Colombian superstar co-stars alongside Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson in the upcoming rom-com, out Friday. While chatting with ET's Nischelle Turner, Maluma shared why was the perfect first film."[It's] pretty surreal, that's the right word, pretty surreal.

Bob Odenkirk is sharing how scary his on-set heart attack really was, and the role his co-stars played in saving his life.On July 27, the celebrated actor was rushed to the hospital after collapsing on the New Mexico set of his acclaimed drama series. Now, speaking with, Odenkirk, 59.

Kevin Hart got Nick Cannon in some hot water with his latest prank. Earlier this week, Hart gifted Cannon a vending machine full of condoms as part of his latest prank in the pair's «prank wars» challenge, but the prank didn't go over too well for the talk show host at home.Cannon was joined by his  co-stars earlier this week, and he spoke about how the stunt caused him some «baby mama drama.»«I still think me wrapping his face on my private plane is better than his sending me a vending machine full of condoms,» Cannon told ET's Kevin Frazier of Hart's NSFW prank.«Vending machine full of condoms is a much bigger hassle to get out of a dressing room and takes up all the space,» Hart chimed in. «And one thing that was brilliant about it, it was the mystery of it, because I had up some baby mama drama, 'Who sent you that? Who sent you that?'» Cannon said. «So, I did have to do some real life stuff, and then when he came out and said it was him, everybody relaxed.»Hart's prank came just days after Cannon announced that he's expecting his eighth child with model, Brie Tiesi.«It's about complicating a person's day, how do I make your day difficult? That's a beautiful prank,» Hart added of the hilarious moment.A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real)The friends and co-stars have a couple more shenanigans in store on their BET+ original series, .

Jeremy Giambi, who was portrayed in the film and book versions of Moneyball and played for four teams, including the Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox, and Philadelphia Phillies, has died. He was 47 and no cause of death was released.

J. Kim Murphy It’s been nearly six years since Will Smith suited up as Deadshot in Warner Bros.’ “Suicide Squad.” Although the star hasn’t returned to DC films since, he supports the idea that a director’s cut of David Ayer’s supervillain team-up movie should be released to the public.“Let me tell you, there’s a whole lot that stayed on the floor for ‘Suicide Squad,” Will Smith told Variety’s Marc Malkin on the red carpet for “Bel-Air.” “I’m into it. I love that world.

As Billie Eilish, 20, continues her Happier Than Ever world tour, she and her brother Finneas decided to make a brief pit stop at the White House — to visit President Joe Biden of course! The newly Oscar nominated singer and her sibling posed with the 46th president as he shared the moment to social media. “When I heard my friends @billieeilish and @finneas were in town for a show, I knew I had to invite them over to the White House,” he captioned the post. “Great to see you and your family — and I’m glad you got to meet Commander,” he wrote, speaking of the family’s new German Shepard puppy.

Tons of stars have joined the cast of Zack Snyder‘s new sci-fi adventure movie!

The Amazing Race finally returned to CBS last month after being off the air for more than two years and this season is unlike any other.

The man put in charge of investigating claims of the No 10's Christmas parties by Boris Johnson has recused himself after he allegedly held department parties of his own.

Nearly 53,000 adults a day in Greater Manchester need to get a booster jab to meet Boris Johnson’s target and stem the tide of Omicron.

Staff at vaccination clinics across Greater Manchester will be giving booster jabs on Christmas Day.

Venues across Greater Manchester are rolling out the government's new requirements for Covid passports.

A lifelong Stockport County fan died at just 46 from Covid-19 after being unable to get the vaccine, the Manchester Evening News revealed a fascinating snapshot of how the public here really feels about Boris Johnson’s biggest political priority: ‘levelling up’ and Greater Manchester Police has told bereaved families 'the force let you down' as it admitted a series of failures on the night of the Manchester Arena bombing.

The Manchester Evening News can reveal a fascinating snapshot of how the public here really feels about Boris Johnson’s biggest political priority: ‘levelling up’.

The UK can expect several more weeks where Covid cases hit a record high, England’s chief medical officer has warned, as Omicron continues its exponential rise across the country.

As Omicron cases rise, and the UK's health leaders call the variant 'probably the most significant threat since the start of the pandemic', people are coming forward to get vaccinated.

Health leaders from across Greater Manchester have released a message to residents about what they can do to help stop an exponential rise in Omicron cases.

Boris Johnson has refused to rule out further coronavirus restrictions being introduced ahead of Christmas as the Omicron variant spreads.

TOP Gear viewers have ridiculed the BBC’s “car crash” schedule shake-up after the show was delayed by a statement from the Prime Minister. Boris Johnson appeared in an emergency broadcast on Sunday evening to outline the next stages of Britain’s reaction to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.  However, while the PM urged the public to take up a third booster jab amid increased cases of Omicron, BBC viewers were more concerned that his statement was eating into the start of the new episode of Top Gear.  Hosts Chris Harris, Freddie Flintoff and Paddy McGuinness appeared more than ten minutes later than scheduled on Sunday.

NHS teams in Greater Manchester say they are facing a ‘mammoth’ ask to deliver the Omicron booster jab programme, with medics voicing alarming concerns that the rollout will 'break general practice'.

Following their 1-0 win over Norwich, Manchester United have suffered a Covid-19 outbreak with club sources confirming a small number of players and staff have tested positive.

Police investigating the fatal stabbing of Rhamero West want to speak to this man on suspicion of murder.

Transport services across Greater Manchester could be cut to help operators cope with staff shortages while more people are expected to work from home.

A government minister has confirmed people are being treated in hospital with the Omicron variant of coronavirus.

The return of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! had been hotly anticipated this year – and by the looks of it, the ITV series has undoubtedly delivered when it comes to entertaining the British public.

Experts have warned the new Omicron variant could be dominant in the UK by mid-December with one million infections by the end of the month.

A headteacher has hit out at the government over its controversial Christmas parties.

Vaccination centres across Greater Manchester will be open this weekend - giving eligible people the chance to 'grab a jab' without an appointment.

A Conservative MP from Greater Manchester says he will vote against the government's proposed vaccine passport plan.

Health officials have advised “stringent national measures” are needed by next weekend to avoid Covid hospitalisations surpassing last winter’s peak, according to a leaked document.

Mancunians have praised a "wonderful" gesture from a firm who cancelled their Christmas party which left some feeling like their faith in others had been restored.