U.K. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy Outlines Prospects for $218 Billion Creative, Sports and Media Sector

Cuckoo, starring Euphoria’s Hunter Schafer, is out in UK cinemas now, but what songs are included in the film? Find out below.The film follows Schafer’s Gretchen, who moves to the German Alps to live with her father, but becomes disturbed when her father’s boss embroils the family in a sinister plot.The early reviews of the film have praised Schafer’s “absolutely sensational” lead performance.The film, which also stars Dan Stevens, premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in February and will be in cinemas from August 23.With reviews now out, the film sits at a strong 78 per cent on the aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising director Tilman Singer’s “inventive flair”, and singling out Schafer for particular praise.Back in April, Schafer said she no longer wants to play transgender roles. After breaking through with her performance as transgender high schooler Jules Vaughn in hit HBO series Euphoria, but said she now wants to refocus her career.“I worked so hard to get to where I am, past these really hard points in my transition, and now I just want to be a girl and finally move on,” she said.“I’ve gotten offered tonnes of trans roles, and I just don’t want to do it.

BBC employees were told about Jermaine Jenas' departure from the corporation via a terse email, it has been revealed. BBC Sport's director Alex Kay-Jelski reportedly told colleagues at 3.39pm on Thursday, 22 August when a four-line email was sent out regarding the matter.The 41-year-old former footballer had forged a new career as a presenter and is best-known for hosting The One Show andMatch of the Day.Following a complaint regarding text messages sent to a female staff member the BBC launched an inquiry.

King Charles siblings, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Prince Andrew have all missed out on the late Queen Elizabeth’s £380 million fortune to avoid paying inheritance tax, according to experts.

Stacey Solomon has just landed back in the UK after her £30k holiday getaway to Turkey with her family and hubby Joe Swash.Taking a brief digital detox while soaking up the sun, Stacey's now opening up on her trip. In a Q&A session on her Instagram story, a cabin crew member who had the pleasure of serving the Solomons has spilled on what the Loose Woman presenter is like when she's off-screen. Always one to keep her followers in the loop, Stacey's been updating her fans on post-holiday life, including the highs and lows of travelling with a brood of five.

Sir Rod Stewart has been spending a lot of time over in the States as of late, as he delights crowds with a string of performances.

Max Verstappen is the current reigning world champion in the racing sport of Formula 1!

A postmortem has revealed that a Perthshire male osprey, found dead in May, died of natural causes.

The One Show host Alex Jones failed to mention the recent departure of co-star Jermaine Jenas during Thursday's show, amidst reports he'd been dropped by the BBC over "inappropriate behaviour" claims. During the programme, presenters Clara Amfo and Alex chose to avoid discussing their former presenting partner's sudden exit, prompting waves of speculation on Twitter among fans.

Tomorrow X Together (TXT) members Taehyun and Hueningkai have opened up about their close friendship.In a recent interview for the September issue of Elle Korea, the two K-pop singers spoke about their friendship and their fans’ love for their dynamic. TXT’s Taehyun shared that he relies on Hueningkai more than any of their bandmates while on stage. “You can tell right away that he doesn’t waver in any situation,” he said of the vocalist.Meanwhile, Hueningkai said that “Taehyun is the member who maintains his condition the most consistently”.

Beauty buffs looking to bag a bargain can usually count on Boots launching an epic beauty haul that is priced lower than its actual worth.

Former footballer Jermaine Jenas has spoken out, stating there are "two sides to every story" after his dismissal from the BBC following complaints about his behaviour in the workplace.The former Premier League player, who was a co-host on The One Show and Match Of The Day at the BBC, expressed his dissatisfaction with his dismissal and revealed he will be consulting his lawyers about the situation. In an interview with talkSPORT, he said: "Look, I can't really talk about it. I, as you can probably see, I am not happy about it.

Cristiano Ronaldo is used to setting records on the soccer field, and now he’s setting them on social media.

After her shock split from fiance Tommy Fury, Molly-Mae Hague has been putting on a brave face, grappling with the aftermath of their bitter separation.

A man has been charged after an investigation into a spate of thefts in student hotspots in Manchester.

Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne is mourning the loss of his furry companion, Rocky, who was by his side for 15 years.The Black Sabbath frontman took to Instagram to express his grief and commemorate their long-standing friendship.The Prince Of Darkness told his devoted followers: "Two days ago I lost my good friend Rocky who has been at my side for 15 years. I'll see you on the other side my friend. I love you always - Ozzy." Fans and friends rushed to the comment section to extend their condolences online.

The BBC has just announced that a celebrity edition of The Traitors is on the horizon, as well as a fourth series of the civilian version. This revelation was made at the Edinburgh TV Festival and has sparked excitement among fans eager to speculate on which celebrities will join the game.

Jeremy Clarkson’s new pub will open today amid national interest and fears the venture may bring more traffic problems following the success of his Diddly Squat farm shop.

Charlotte Hawkins brought viewers up to speed on the dramatic exit of Jermaine Jenas from the BBC during Thursday's Good Morning Britain. Discussing his abrupt departure, she highlighted the lack of clarity surrounding the incident: "Now, we don't know the exact circumstances of what's gone on here.

New Order have responded to fans’ comments after having to cancel their Cardiff Bay show on Thursday due to “extreme weather”.Yesterday (August 22), it was announced that the band’s gig at Cardiff Bay had been cancelled on “health and safety grounds”.The show was due to mark New Order’s first UK performance of the year, but was called off due to “extreme weather” conditions in the area. No plans have been shared about rescheduling the show.Some disappointed fans pointed out to the band that by the time the show would have started, the storm had largely cleared from the Cardiff area, and now the band have responded to the comments on their social media accounts.“Further to our announcement that the gig has been cancelled tonight, we’d like to make it clear that the extreme weather that caused the cancellation of the event was earlier this morning,” they wrote.A post shared by New Order (@neworderofficial)“Independent Health & Safety officials determined that the site was unsafe for staff to work during this period, which meant staff were unable to do the essential works to make the site safe or to install New Order’s production.”“It was not a decision taken lightly and New Order are very sorry that this was out of their control,” they added.“All tickets will be refunded automatically, we have been told that you should allow 10 business days for the refund to appear in your account.”Storm Lilian has been raging through England and Wales over the last 48 hours, with campers at this weekend’s Leeds Festival being warned on Friday morning to secure their tents amid possible 60mph winds.We are sorry to say that our show tonight in Cardiff is cancelled due to high winds on site.

Storm Lillian is set to ravage parts of Scotland today as the weekend is off to a rainy start.

Ever since Prince William was introduced to Camilla Parker Bowles by his father, King Charles, back in 1998 during a break from Eton, there has been much speculation about the evolution of their relationship. The introduction occurred when William, then just 17, had returned home from the prestigious boarding school for the weekend to Clarence House, where he met the woman who would eventually become his stepmother.

The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim has arrived – you can watch it above.From New Line and Warner Bros., The War Of The Rohirrim is an anime film set 183 years before the events of the live-action Lord Of The Rings trilogy, and is likewise based on the books of J.R.R. Tolkien.Starring Succession‘s Brian Cox, Gaia Wise (A Walk in the Woods), Luke Pasqualino (Snowpiercer), LOTR franchise veteran Miranda Otto and more, the film will be released internationally on December 11 and will arrive in the US on December 13.Directed by Kenji Kamiyama (Blade Runner: Black Lotus), the film “tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan.

Leeds Festival have announced that there will be “no performances” on either the BBC Radio 1 Stage or the Aux Stage on Friday, due to effects of Storm Lilian.Campers at Bramham Park had been advised this morning (August 23) to secure their tents and take extra precautions, with gusts of up to 60mph expected and a yellow warning being put in place until 11am.Now, the festival have confirmed that the main arena will not open at its scheduled 11am time slot, and that two of the stages, BBC Radio 1 and The Aux, will no longer be hosting performances today.“We can see an end in sight to the high winds,” the festival wrote.

Noel Gallagher has praised his brother and former Oasis bandmate Liam Gallagher in a new interview.The former Oasis guitarist has been looking back on ‘Definitely Maybe’ ahead of the album’s 30th anniversary next Friday (August 30).Gallagher spoke to journalist John Robb at Manchester’s Sifters Records, telling the story of the band’s iconic debut ahead of releasing new limited edition versions.During the interview, Gallagher had plenty of complimentary things to say about his brother Liam — specifically regarding his vocal ability.“I can’t sing ‘Slide Away’ and ‘Cigarettes & Alcohol’ and ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Star’ and ‘Columbia’ and all that,” Gallagher began, discussing the songs helmed by his brother. “I mean I can do it but it’s not the same.

A rough sleeper was discovered dead in his hotel room on the day he had been found a permanent new home.

When people are injured they can recover compensation by making a personal injury claim against an insurance policy.

Marian Tvrdon admitted Viktoria Plzen are bracing themselves for a second leg Europa League storm at Tynecastle, writes Scott Burns in the Czech Republic.

Kate Middleton has revealed the surprising hobby she enjoys that left husband Prince William branding her "crazy". Light exercise is usually prescribed as people recuperate from illness and unsurprisingly, for someone who was in the hockey and tennis team at Marlborough College, Kate is very sporty. In 2023, she revealed why she loves exercise so much to Mike Tindall, for his podcast The Good, The Bad And The Rugby.

They say a week’s a long time in politics but I bet Philippe Clement and Nils Koppen are wishing they had a lot more than eight days to play with before deadline day.

Former Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds has opened up about her life after retirement, revealing she still enjoys a dip in the pool despite occasionally getting 'annoyed' with other swimmers.The 29-year-old swimming sensation, who is set to make her presenting debut at the upcoming Paralympics in Paris, spoke about her current relationship with the sport. Ellie, who clinched her first Paralympic medal at just 13 years old, shared that she aims for a weekly swim to keep her mind sharp.

Dog walkers, beware! You could be slapped with a fine of up to £1,000 this summer. An expert from Kingdom Local Authority Support (LAS) has issued a stern warning to dog owners about the risk of hefty fines if they walk their pets in certain areas.

There are “mixed feelings” amongst Rutherglen politicians regarding the approved plans to convert the abandoned Main Street bingo hall into a new restaurant.

The One Show's Jermaine Jenas is famed for his football career TV presenting, but has hit the headlines with allegations of 'inappropriate behaviour' – leading to his axing from BBC.The corporation released a short statement, which said: "We can confirm that he is no longer part of our presenting line-up." It is understood the channel took the strong action to sack Jermaine after reported complaints over behaviour, which he strongly denies. Jermaine, who first presented The One Show in 2020 and was last seen up in the line-up on 22 July, was also once a favourite to take over Match of the Day hosting duties from Gary Lineker.The star broke his silence on Thursday, 22 August saying there was little he could add, and that he's consulting his lawyers.

If you weren't already aware, gingham is everywhere this season, from shorts and trousers to tie-tops - like this one loved by Louise Thompson. One brand that does gingham tremendously is Nobody's Child, which has just released a brand-new dress in the much-loved pattern - and it oozes rustic charm.The new 'Zara' dress is chic and sophisticated, giving us an autumnal 'cottage core' vibe that every wardrobe needs come September.

Fans think they have spotted Tommy Fury "distancing" himself from Molly-Mae Hague - months before their split. Last week, Molly-Mae, 25 and Tommy, also 25, shockingly announced that they hadbroken up after a five-year relationship.The couple, who fell for each other on Love Island in 2019, welcomed their daughter Bambi in January 2023 and became engaged last summer.

Leeds Festival have been urged to secure their tents as Storm Lilian continues to bring strong winds to the site.The Met Office have advised festival-goers at Bramham Park to take extra precaution around campsites this morning (August 23), with gusts of up to 60mph expected and a yellow warning in place until 11am.Warnings are also in place for disruption to travel, dangerous conditions on roads and possible power cuts, although Storm Lilian is expected to ease as we head into the afternoon.Met Office forecaster Greg Dewhurst spoke directly to campers at Leeds Festival (via BBC): “The wind will pick up in that area through the night, particularly strongest towards dawn and then first thing in the morning, before then easing through the morning.Check out one Leeds Festival attendee’s TikTok post showing the effects of the winds on Friday morning:Wind fest 2024!!!! #leeds #leedsfestival ♬ original sound – Kurtis Lee Baker “So there could be potentially some impacts from those strong winds, of 50 to 60mph in the area so it’s worth making sure your tents are secured.”Network Rail have said they are “closely monitoring” the potential impact of the storm on the rail network.Reading & Leeds Festivals 2024 kick off today (August 23) at their usual sites of Richfield Avenue (Reading) and Bramham Park (Leeds) – find the complete list of stage times here and see here for how you can follow along at home on BBC iPlayer and elsewhere if you were not able to secure a ticket.The festival boasts Fred Again.., Lana Del Rey, Liam Gallagher, Catfish And The Bottlemen, Blink-182 and Gerry Cinnamon as its six headliners this year.Raye,Spiritbox, Fontaines D.C., Reneé Rapp, Pendulum, Denzel Curry, Kenny Beats, Beabadoobee, Nia Archives, Two