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Celebrity Race Across the World is back on our screens tonight (Wednesday, August 14), with a fresh line-up of celebrities ready to compete. The popular BBC One show, which debuted its celebrity version last year and saw weatherman Alex Beresford and his father Noel emerge as winners, returns for another series.

The Linda Lindas have shared a new single called ‘Yo Me Estreso’, featuring “Weird Al” Yankovic. Listen below.The song is the latest preview of the Los Angeles band’s second studio album ‘No Obligation’, which is due for release on October 11 via Epitaph (pre-order/pre-save here).

ITV's popular game show, The Chase, is set to mark its 15th anniversary with a special episode airing next month. The celebratory episode will be broadcast on ITV on September 2, in the usual 5pm slot.

Police are on the scene in Middleton town centre this morning after reports of an 'armed robbery'.

The San Sebastian Film Festival will fete legendary filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar with its prestigious Donostia Award at its 72nd edition, running 20 — 28 September.

Noah Kahan has introduced The Busyhead Project to the UK – a non-profit organisation dedicated to raising awareness for mental health.Launched by the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum US artist in May 2023, the foundation provides resources to organisations dedicated to meeting the needs of marginalised communities.So far, the non-profit organisation has raised $2.5million (£1.95m) to benefit over 55 organisations across the US, Canada and Mexico – each working to expand access to care and reach more underserved communities of young people. This included organisations like Toronto’s Jack.org, New York’s The JED Foundation, Chicago’s Hope For The Day, and Burlington’s Upper Valley Haven.Now, as the artist kicked off his long-awaited UK arena tour this week, he has confirmed that he will be introducing The Busyhead Project to the UK as well, and looking to raise both awareness and donations for mental health charities across the country.Whilst here, Kahan will implement the same extensive mental health safeguarding that became of paramount importance to his ‘We’ll All Be Here Forever’ US tour too.

ignited the discussion upon watching the fourth and final season of Umbrella Academy. To their disappointment, they called it a “let down”, adding: “A truncated season. An even shorter plot.

Sex Pistols and Frank Carter have announced another headline show in London – you can find all the details below.Carter joined forces with Glen Matlock, Paul Cook and Steve Jones to play ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ in its entirety to raise funds for Bush Hall in Shepherd’s Bush, west London.The first sold-out show took place at the venue last night (August 13), with further gigs scheduled for this evening (14) and tomorrow (15).Now, following an “overwhelming response” to the gigs, Sex Pistols and Carter have confirmed that they’ll be returning to the capital for another live concert. The band are due to take to the stage at the O2 Forum Kentish Town on Thursday September 26.In a statement, guitarist Jones said: “The response to the Bush Hall shows has been overwhelming and it’s a privilege to help out a local venue like that. And it became obvious that there are many more fans who want to see us.”He continued: “Playing with Frank has been such a pleasure that we wanted to extend the fun.

Jack White has shared details about how he plans to tour his new album ‘No Name’, revealing that he’ll “mostly be playing at small clubs”.The soloist and former White Stripes frontman has performed a string of intimate shows recently in support of his surprise sixth studio album, which was given a wider release earlier this month.White kicked off the run of dates at the American Legion Post 82 bar in Nashville, Tennessee late last month before taking to the stage in Atlanta and Athens ahead of some European festival appearances. He then played another Nashville gig last night (August 13).Taking to social media yesterday, the singer-songwriter posted a statement about how the recent small shows are part of a wider unconventional tour in support of ‘No Name’.White wrote: “Hello, and love to all the peoples of the world out there.

A home caring for people with mental health conditions in Old Trafford where there were three breaches of safety regulations has been graded ‘requires improvement’ by inspectors. The Care Quality Commission team carried out the review of Prema Court for three weeks in May and June.

Hampshire Chronicle). He was later pronounced dead in the early hours of Sunday.In the statement, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary confirmed that the death was “unexpected”.At time of writing, further details about the victim and the circumstances surrounding his death remain unknown, although more information is expected to be shared in coming days.“With sadness, we confirm a man in his 20s died on the evening of Saturday 10 August after attending Boomtown,” said a spokesperson for the festival in a new statement (via BBC).“Our thoughts are with his family, friends and all those who knew him.

Some eagle-eyed Emmerdale addicts believe they've cracked the case of mysterious newcomer Aidan Moore after a surprising twist involving John Sugden. John got all nervous when his sister Victoria Sugden stumbled upon an old tin box containing army dog tags in her son Harry's whereabouts, tags that bore the name Aidan Moore.

A mum flew to Ibiza with her husband for a 24-hour whirlwind holiday which cost her less than her average weekly food shop. Sarah Loughman and her husband Craig decided to leave the kids at home and return to the island where they had their honeymoon together 17 years previously.

joint cover story for GQ alongside pal Brad Pitt, Clooney blasted “Three Kings” director David O. Russell, saying he made “my life hell” and “every person on the crew’s life hell” on set.In the interview, Clooney, 63, said that getting older has made him prioritize his acting roles differently, saying he now only wants to work with “people who like what they do.”“The older you get, time allotment is very different,” he told the publication.“Five months out of your life is a lot.

Rylan Clark and Josie Gibson expressed their gratitude to viewers on Wednesday's edition of This Morning, as they shared exciting news shortly after the programme began.

Cannes Competition titles The Substance, The Seed Of The Sacred Fig, and Emilia Perez are among the first set of titles recommended for nominations at this year’s European Film Awards.

President Joe Biden is expected to drop by the first ever White House Creator Economy Conference, in a gathering of 100 digital creators and industry professionals.

co-star in upcoming Prime Video series Wolfs alongside George Clooney, opened up to GQ about a phrase he commonly says in interviews: “I’m on my last leg”.“I meant that as seasons,” he shared. “You know, there was moving out from the safety of the Ozarks. You embark on this thing and it’s all about discovery and it’s really exciting and interesting and painful and awful and all of it.“And then when you’re allowed into the big leagues, it becomes another game of responsibilities and things to answer to.

The family of Olly Marmon, the fiancé of Union J singer Jaymi Hensley, have paid their tributes after he tragically fell to his death from a hotel window.The incident occurred on Sunday, 11 August. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 11.30pm where 33 year old Olly was pronounced dead at the scene an hour later. Following his passing, Olly’s family have paid tribute to the hair stylist in a series of emotional statements.

Good Morning Britain has been hit with another complaints over the presenters' questioning of MP Zarah Sultana and Ed Balls interviewing his own wife live on air. Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom have received 8.419 complaints this week in relation to an episode of the ITV breakfast show which aired on August 5, and 15,621 complaints in total.

Top Indian stars Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar will headline the cast of Netflix‘s The Royals.

James Cameron has confirmed that Michelle Yeoh will not star in Avatar: Fire and Ash.In 2021, late producer Jon Landau shared a photo on social media of Yeoh on the set of the third Avatar film, which led fans to believe that Yeoh would appear in the upcoming film. It is worth noting that Cameron filmed Avatar: Fire and Ash and the currently untitled Avatar 4 concurrently with 2022’s Avatar: The Way Of Water.Now, Cameron has cleared the air, confirming that Yeoh – who won the Oscar for Best Actress in 2023 for her role in Everything Everywhere All At Once – will not be in the third instalment of the franchise. Cameron said to Entertainment Tonight: “Michelle Yeoh won’t be in 3.

Freddie Flintoff faced a life-altering moment when he endured a severe crash driving a sports car for a Top Gear episode in December 2022.The former England cricket hero recently made a comeback to television on with the second series of his BBC One's cricket documentary, Field of Dreams. It marks his first appearance since his terrifying accident. While filming at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey, Freddie encountered disaster as the Morgan Super 3 he was driving flipped over.The emergency services airlifted him to hospital where he had to confront critical injuries, including broken ribs and damage to his face.

If you're on the hunt for a chic new outfit for brunch with your mates or a stylish ensemble that won't leave you sweltering in the office during the heatwave, FatFace has got you covered.They've got a top contender for this season's must-have dress. And if you've been considering expanding your summer wardrobe without splashing too much cash, you're in luck; FatFace's summer sale is now on, and this dress is up for grabs with a £29 discount.The Aubrey Maxi Dress, which would usually set you back a cool £69, is currently on offer at the reduced price of £40.This light-orange maxi dress features the trendy tiered skirt that's been all the rage this summer.

HBO and BBC’s investment bank drama Industry is here – but how can fans in the UK watch the new episodes?Industry follows the lives of a group of bankers working in the London office of the fictional company Pierpoint & Co, focusing on a group of recent graduates as well as their mentors.The third season of the drama series was officially commissioned in October 2022, just weeks after the premiere of season two.A statement from HBO vice president of programming Kathleen McCaffrey said: “Industry reached new heights in season two, cementing its status as a buzzy hit with addictive storytelling, layered characters, a breakneck pace, and keen observations about contemporary workplace dynamics.”In a review of the first season of the show, NME said of Industry: ”It makes the world of banking look deeply unappealing, but makes it very fun to watch others suffer through it.”The show has proved to be a launching pad for a number of its stars, with Marisa Abela, who plays the wealthy graduate Yasmin, having recently portrayed Amy Winehouse in the biopic Back To Black.Myha’la Herrold has gone on to star in films Bodies Bodies Bodies and Leave The World Behind since first appearing on the show, and Harry Lawtey is set to play Harvey Dent in the upcoming Joker: Folie à Deux.It was also recently confirmed that joining the cast for this third season will be Game Of Thrones’ Kit Harrington, who will play the British aristocrat Lord Henry Much, described as “the embodiment of ‘old money’ privilege”.Industry is a co-production between HBO in the US and the BBC in the UK, with the previous two seasons airing on the respective platforms.The first episode of season three of the show aired in the US on HBO on Sunday (August 11), with the

Reading & Leeds 2024 is just around the corner – but will it be rain or shine on-site? Check out the early weather forecasts for both locations below.This year’s edition of the dual festival is set to take place across Bank Holiday Weekend, with gates opening to general admission punters on Thursday August 22.Blink-182, Fred Again.. and Liam Gallagher are all scheduled to headline the main stage.

Lemmy‘s ashes to Nottingham Rock City this week. Check out footage of the moment below.The bikers rode out from the completion of the Bloodstock Open Air festival at Catton Park, Derbyshire, and drove for about an hour alongside a truck containing the bust to the Nottingham music venue on Monday (August 12).As it arrived, a ceremony was held where the bust was embedded into an alcove in the venue’s brick wall.

Two former UK broadcast professionals turned psychotherapists have launched a training venture looking to take an “ethical approach beyond Ofcom regulations” in unscripted TV.

A 21-year-old British influencer has hit back in defence of her relationship with a 16-year-old after their age gap sparked backlash online, stating she would "live her life how she wants to live her life".Tasha Newcombe, who has 286k followers on TikTok, went public with her relationship with 16-year-old Marko Vituk, but received backlash online, It didn’t go unnoticed by the couple, who have appeared on a string of podcasts after people branded them "insane".Tasha also previously took to her own TikTok page to address the controversy, as she said she was initially unsure about pursuing Mark, who has also made a name for himself as an online influencer. However, Tasha went on to continue that the pair had a “healthy, loving relationship.” She said: “Although my relationship is very new, I just have to say that this boy is genuinely the most mature, kind, loving person I’ve ever been in a relationship with.

Last month Manchester Airport experienced its biggest July on record with 3.2million people either flying out of or into the airport. It marked the tenth consecutive record-breaking month for the northern travel hub.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has canceled a Thursday performance by classical pianist Jayson Gillham following his comments during a concert on Sunday about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Gillham was scheduled to play a show with the MSO on Thursday at Melbourne Town Hall.

Elizabeth Banks is stepping out to promote her new movie.

Coronation Street star Adam Hussain, who plays Aadi Alahan, has got fans speculating that he’s left the soap.The 23-year-old actor has played Aadi since 2020, but hasn’t had a storyline since his brief romance with Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney) and being hospitalised in January for carbon monoxide poisoning.The TV star has also announced he is set to star in a new film called Denial, which focuses on themes of men’s mental health. With Aadi not playing a big part on the soap, and the actor sharing details of a new project, fans are wondering if he’s quit the cobbles for good. Adam shared stills from the upcoming film on his social media, and some fans commented asking whether he had left the ITV soap.

Joe Manganiello is stepping out for the day with his girlfriend.

If you've got kitchen scraps left over, think twice before binning them. Keen gardeners can now whip up their own organic fertilisers to enrich their gardens - and chances are, you've got all the ingredients at home.

The UK's heatwave will come to an abrupt end in the coming days as an Icelandic wall of rain is set to batter Britain, bringing 34 days worth in just a few hours to some areas.