Tony Watt relishes St Mirren tough love from Stephen Robinson as he reveals special bond with Buddies boss

EXCLUSIVE: Julie Walters has pulled out of Clarke Peters-starring Channel 4 drama Truelove due to ill health and is being replaced by Lindsay Duncan.

APPOINTMENTSAgent Beckie Sugden has joined booking agency CAA. Says co-head of CAA London, Emma Banks: “We are THRILLED to have Beckie join our team and contribute her talents to the work we do for our artists. She has a proven track record for success in the representation business and, in just a couple of days, has become an integral part of the CAA team here in London”.————————————————–RELEASESDaughter have released new single ‘Swim Back’.

Is it easy to get the attention of Rivers Cuomo from Weezer? No. Is it possible? Yes. Persistence is key.

Stormzy has announced that he will host a two day #Merky Books Literary Festival at London’s Roundhouse venue in April. As well as literature, the event will also cover storytelling across film, TV, music and photography.Sponsored by Netflix, the free event will feature headline interviews with rapper Wretch 32 and former Children’s Laureate Malorie Blackman.There will be additional sessions featuring the likes of author Candice Brathwaite, playwright Theresa Ikoko and BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter Richie Brave, as well as spoken word performances from Sophia Thakur, Monika Radojevic, Caleb Femi and Yomi Sode, plus workshops, mentoring, masterclasses and screenings.“I’m so proud that we’re able to offer a free festival to inspire young creatives”, says Stormzy.

Frontwoman of indie band Dama Scout, Eva Liu has just released her debut solo album as Miu Zyu, titled ‘Rotten Bun For An Eggless Century’. Filled with intriguing arrangements, the album veers between sweet and ominous, with familiar sounds drifting into the abstract and back again.“There’s a meandering between two worlds”, she says of the record.

The Southbank Centre in London has announced a celebration of the 50th anniversary of David Bowie’s ‘Aladdin Sane’ album, with talks, performances and a two month exhibition exploring the record’s iconic artwork.“We’re honoured to pay tribute to David Bowie, who made his Southbank Centre debut in 1969”, says the venue’s Artistic Director Mark Ball. “The ‘Aladdin Sane’ album cover portrait is considered to be one of the most influential pop culture images of the past half century, and the music remains fresh and contemporary, so we wanted to recognise this major anniversary and reflect on the album and its artwork’s enduring legacy”.“It’s a work that continues to inspire today’s contemporary artists and the gender fluidity of the images still resonate deeply in queer culture in the UK and across the world”, he adds.The artwork exhibition will run from 6 Apr to 28 May, and has been curated by Chris Duffy, son of the photographer who took the distinctive lightning flash portrait, Brian Duffy.

Courteney Cox delighted all Friends fans on Monday night as she reunited with Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow to receive her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.And Jennifer in particular couldn't have been prouder of her friend, sharing an emotional tribute to the mother-of-one on Instagram after the event.The Morning Show star shared several pictures of the trio at the iconic LA landmark, as well as a picture of them hugging each other in Friends decades beforehand.VIDEO: Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow praise Courteney Cox at the Hollywood Walk of Fame"Very proud of our girl @courteneycoxofficial today. I love these women with literally every ounce of my heart and soul @lisakudrow and I were on a cloud being able to celebrate her and her incredible achievements," she wrote in the caption.Fans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "Crying!" while another wrote: "Best friend goals." A third added: "I have so many happy tears!"MORE: Jennifer Aniston fights the heat in beachside swimsuit selfieREAD: Why Jennifer Aniston faced a heartbreaking time over the holidaysAlso in attendance at the ceremony were Courteney's good friend, Laura Dern, who gave a speech, as well as the star's long-term partner Johnny McDaid, and her daughter Coco Arquette, 18.A post shared by Jennifer Aniston (@jenniferaniston)Jennifer Aniston paid tribute to Courteney Cox following her Hollywood Walk of Fame starET Online revealed what Jennifer said during the ceremony to her friend.

Lorraine Kelly surprised ITV viewers when she was mysteriously forced to drop out of her hosting duties last minute.The beloved presenter, who was swiftly replaced by Ranvir Singh for three days last week, has confirmed she fell ill with norovirus, which saw her turn a "greenish putty colour" moments before she was due on-air.In the video below, Lorraine opened up about her contracting the virus, and how one particular star became the perfect remedy.I've been doing breakfast TV for almost forty years, but last week was the first time ever I had to be sent home from my work!I felt a bit queasy in the car on the way in but thought I would be OK once I had some breakfast and a quick coffee. Sadly, when I was in our morning meeting I went a sort of greenish putty colour and thought I was going to pass out.Worried that it might be a bug I could pass on, we all agreed (reluctantly) that I should go home.I was so disappointed as I'd obviously done all my homework for the show and was really looking forward to it.

Perth and Kinross is proving itself to be quite the powerhouse in the wedding industry.

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have been reunited after weeks apart after he headed to Saudi Arabia to fight Jake Paul in the days after the birth of their daughter Bambi.

Two-time Love Island star Adam Collard has set his sights on current islander Olivia Hawkins and says that he wishes she'd appeared in the 2022 series, when he made his return to the villa. 2022's Love Island saw the personal trainer, 27, couple up with paramedic Paige Thorne, 25, with whom he remained in a relationship with after the pair left the villa just prior to the final.Th pair then split after he was accused of cheating after videos emerged of him cosying up to two different women on nights out, with Paige claiming she had been sent even more videos of her then-boyfriend with other women.

Nicola Peltz is believed to be planning a second wedding with partner Brooklyn Beckham to celebrate their anniversary, after describing their first ceremony back in April as a "nightmare."

Representative Adam Schiff calls for advertisers to rethink putting their dollars behind Fox News and “stations that deliberately put out lies and deliberately undermine our elections,” tells MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell, “Since there is nothing but the profit motive operating here, the only way to attack is to attack the profit.”The Democratic rep from California stopped by “The Last Word” Monday to discuss, among many things, Dominion Voting Systems’ lawsuit against FNC for defamation and the recent release of news that Fox corporate chairman Rupert Murdoch acknowledged that top Fox News hosts “endorsed” on-air what they knew to be a false narrative.“We see the Fox executives, including the very top executive, understood that they were lying to the American people and what a destructive impact it was having on our elections, on the confidence of our elections, and they did nothing to stop it and,” Schiff said. “Indeed, they affirmatively allowed it to go on because they were worried about losing ratings.”Schiff called Fox News and all those that work there “shameful” for their behavior.

Andrea McLean has issued a health update as the former Loose Women star awaits results after “being poorly for so long”. Andrea, 53, took to Instagram yesterday, Monday 27 February, as she opened up to her 301,000 followers about the “absolute exhaustion” she’s felt in recent months. “Things I did to fill my cup this week, that weren’t to do with work…” she began her post.

Broadchurch star Andrew Buchan has reportedly broken up with his Downton Abbey actress wife Amy Nuttall and has now fallen for a co-star.The actor, 44, is believed to now be living with his co-star Leila Farzad, 39, after the pair met while starring in new BBC thriller Better.The duo take on the lead roles in the new crime drama series, which sees Leila play Lou Slack, a corrupt police detective who allows the crimes of gangster Col McHugh, played by Andrew, slide in exchange for tip offs to advance her career. Andrew and Amy, who has also starred in Emmerdale, have been married since 2012. A source said: “It was a huge shock.

Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow and Courteney Cox have delighted fans with a Friends reunion as the trio came together to celebrate Courteney, 58, receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The three actresses have been close pals for almost 30 years, so it made sense for Jennifer, 54, and Lisa, 59, to speak at Courtney’s ceremony yesterday, Monday 27 February. Courtney marks the 2,750th person to get a star, and was also joined by her 18 year old daughter Coco Arquette at the affair, as well as long-term partner Johnny McDaid.

Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber have been pitted against each other for years, ever since the Wizards of Waverly Placce star Selena split from singer Justin Bieber. Justin had previously had an on-again-off-again relationship with Selena from 2010 to 2018, when the pair finally called it quits. In one of the off-again periods, in late 2015, Justin was believed to have started dating Hailey, before getting back together with Selena, 30, in early 2016.

Love Island fans were quick to call out Casey O'Gorman after spotting his 'animal' move hours before breaking things off with Claudia Fogarty. During the latest trip to the villa on Monday night (February 27), the pair called an end to their blossoming romance after he received a literal pie in the face from a host of female contestants due to mistreating his former partner.

A man accused of attempting to rape a teenage girl in woodlands in Tameside has been found not guilty.

The Marble Arch has been named in the top five gastropubs in the UK. The iconic pub, on Rochdale Road, came in at number four in the annual list, behind famous names like The Sportsman in Seasalter, Kent, and The Star Inn at Harome in North Yorkshire, which landed at number one.

Pink claims the biggest Trending track in the country this week with TRUSTFALL.

Ted Lasso‘s Nick Mohammed and After Life‘s Diane Morgan have struck scripted development deals with BBC Studios.

Miley Cyrus has shared the 11-song tracklist for new album ‘Endless Summer Vacation’, revealing collaborations with Sia and Brandi Carlile.‘Endless Summer Vacation’ is set to arrive on March 10 via Columbia. Cyrus announced the record – the follow-up 2020’s ‘Plastic Hearts’ – last month, describing it as her “love letter to LA”.In a press release, it’s noted that the “very personal” LP finds Cyrus at her “strongest and most confident”, with both the music and its accompanying imagery reflecting “the strength she’s found in focusing on both her physical and mental well-being”.After its first single, ‘Flowers’, hit the top of the charts in the US, Cyrus has now revealed the 10 other tracks that will join it on her eighth studio album.Check out the tracklist and the video used to announce it below.A post shared by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus)1. ‘Flowers’2. ‘Jaded’3. ‘Rose Colored Lenses’4. ‘Thousand Miles’ (feat. Brandi Carlile)5. ‘You’6. ‘Handstand’ 7. ‘River’8. ‘Violet Chemistry’9. ‘Muddy Feet’ (feat. Sia)10. ‘Wildcard’11. ‘Island’12. ‘Wonder Woman’ 13. ‘Flowers (Demo)’Cyrus’ new era was ushered in just before Christmas, when posters branded “NEW YEAR, NEW MILEY” started popping up around LA. She later revealed ‘Flowers’ during the NBC event broadcast Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party, which she co-hosted with Dolly Parton.

St Mirren posted two of their biggest attendances of the season over the past 10 days – pushing their home crowds against Rangers and Celtic down to mid-table as far as their gate receipts go.

St Mirren's incredible unbeaten home run came to a painful end as Elie Youan's second-half strike saw them suffer their first defeat on home soil since July.

Stephen Robinson is a firm believer that confidence is the key to unlocking any striker’s full potential.

Teenager Thierry Small listened to his gut when he decided to swap St Mary’s for St Mirren this week.

Curtis Main is relieved he’s not involved in as many “ding dongs” with Stephen Robinson now he’s worked his way firmly into the St Mirren manager’s good books.

Curtis Main and Declan Gallagher returned to haunt their former club as the Saints leapt up to fourth in the Premiership table.

St Mirren have confirmed the loan signing of former Celtic, Hearts and Motherwell striker Tony Watt.

The Buddies have bolstered their defence after picking up Southampton youngster Thierry Small on loan until the end of the season.

Tony Watt is set to seal a loan move to St Mirren with Stephen Robinson's side seeing off interest from across Europe to take the Dundee United striker on loan for the remainder of the season.

Motherwell are reportedly pursuing a deadline day swoop to bring Tony Watt back to Fir Park on loan from Dundee United - but they face competition from St Mirren for his signature.

Marcus Fraser won’t stop putting in the hard yards just because he’s bagged himself a new deal with St Mirren.

Stephen Robinson insists he would have kept Eamonn Brophy in Paisley if the club hadn’t had to cut costs.

Saints defender Charles Dunne has bought his way back into his team-mates’ good books after paying his fine for foul play.