UK live music industry warns of losing “massive” amount of jobs and income to EU with touring made “nigh on impossible”

Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, blessed his fans with a brief but saucy video of him showering in nothing but a speedo. The world-famous soccer player rocked a navy blur speedo as he let the water run over his washboard abs for nearly 1 million of his followers’ viewing pleasure. He understood the importance of his service as he saluted and blew a kiss for the camera before signing off of Instagram Live. Watch the steamy video here.

Kulture Kiari Cephus doesn’t want to add another sibling to the family just yet, but that’s because her baby brother is more “perfect” than she could ask for. “You want me to have another baby?” the three-year-old’s mom, Cardi B, 29, asked her during an Instagram video shared on Monday. “No!” Kulture quickly responded, causing Cardi to inquire why.

Chris Pine and girlfriend Annabelle Wallis have reportedly gone their separate ways.

President Joe Biden was heckled during his State of the Union speech by Republican Reps. Lauren Boebert of Colorado and Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia tonight.

Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt has opened up on his increased game time at the Italian club, and how they're coping without Cristiano Ronaldo, following an unsettled period for him and the Old Lady this season.

Salma Hayek took to Instagram to reveal that she had a wardrobe malfunction with Fran Drescher while making a trip to the bathroom during the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards Sunday night.Hayek, who was presenting the award for Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series, was just minutes away from hitting the stage when her glove got stuck on Drescher's dress. Lucky for us, their fashion flub was caught on camera.«I can't even believe, are you videotaping this?» Drescher asks in the video, as the actresses stand still, waiting for the help of an assistant to unhook Hayek's glove from the crystal embellishments surrounding the newly appointed President of SAG-AFTRA's strapless gown.«Oh my god, we're stuck,» Hayek laments. «You're coming out to present with me.»Luckily, the pair were able to get unhooked and the actress was able to present the SAG award to Michael Keaton, who ended up taking home the honor for his work in . star took the few moments before Hayek rushed to the stage to invite her green council, made up of high-profile performers within SAG-AFTRA who plan to band together to advocate for eco-friendly policies in order to reduce Hollywood’s carbon footprint.«You know, I think I wrote you a letter, we must have sent it to your reps, because I want to pull you in to my green council, and I said to you how magnificent you were in , and how fearless you were, and ironically, how much I love that we always, randomly run into each other,» Drescher said.«I know,» Hayek gushed.«Including Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris,» Drescher said before letting out her icon Nanny squeal.

J. Kim Murphy The Oscar-nominated “Flee” took home the top prize at the 15th annual Cinema Eye Honors on Tuesday evening at the Museum of the Moving Image in New York.Going into the evening, Neon and Participant Media’s “Flee” led the field with a total of seven nominations, while “Summer of Soul (…Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)” followed with six.Filmmaker Cheryl Dunye also received the organization’s legacy award during the ceremony.

Kate McKinnon gets sandwiched in by John Cameron Mitchell and Kyle MacLachlan during the Joe vs Carole photo call held at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on Tuesday night (March 1) in New York City.

Irina Shayk is addressing the Russian-Ukrainian war.

coronavirus variants will likely mean booster vaccinations are needed later in the year after the second round of jabs is completed.During Prime Minister’s Questions in the Commons, Johnson said a 50 million dose deal with pharmaceutical firm Curevac will assist in developing vaccines to respond “at scale to new variants of the virus”.He told MPs: “We’re going to have to get used to vaccinating and then revaccinating in the autumn as we come to face these new variants.”Mutations that give the variants some resistance to existing vaccines have prompted a race to develop booster shots, much like the need to revaccinate annually against seasonal flu.Oxford University is working on a modified version of its vaccine that is more effective

280,000 people signed a petition calling for the government to establish visa-free touring for artists and crew through EU member states after Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal failed to do so, the campaign was debated by MPs in Parliament yesterday (February 8).Cross-party MPs repeated fears that the new added huge costs to future live music tours of the continent would prevent rising and developing artists from being able to afford it, as well as claims from European promoters that they’re likely to book fewer UK acts for events and that a great deal of jobs and income for crew, haulage and production will be lost to the EU with operations based in Britain now unviable.Another repeated sentiment was that Brexit only stood to damage the UK’s

Brexit ended in the government essentially ignoring the idea and doubling down on the EU being at fault.Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit trade deal failed to secure visa-free travel for UK artists and their crew wishing to tour Europe (adding huge costs to future live music tours of the continent and preventing rising and developing artists from being able to afford it), prompting a row to erupt over who was responsible.After over 280,000 people signed a petition calling for visa-free touring through the EU to be established for artists and crew, the campaign was confirmed to be debated by MPs in Parliament.

direct to your inboxBoris Johnson has not ruled out delaying the easing of lockdown restrictions if the South African variant of coronavirus has an impact on the vaccine.The prime minister is set to reveal his 'road map' out of lockdown on February 22, with schools set to reopen from March 8.But he would not rule out a delay to his plans when pressed by reporters during a visit to a coronavirus test manufacturing facility in Derby today.He was asked whether restrictions could be in place longer if it turns out that the South African variant reduces the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine’s effect on transmissibility.Scientists are currently looking into the potential impacts of new variants on the vaccine.Pressed on whether there could be a delay to

NME about their doubts of being able to tour Europe again thanks to the ongoing Brexit visa fiasco and its impact on musicians.Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit trade deal failed to secure visa-free travel for UK artists and their crew wishing to tour Europe (adding huge costs to future live music tours of the continent and preventing rising and developing artists from being able to afford it), prompting a row to erupt over who was responsible.After over 280,000 people signed a petition calling for visa-free touring through the EU to be established for artists and crew, the campaign will today be discussed by MPs in Parliament.Speaking to NME about how the situation would impact on them, Nova Twins said that it would make planning their

direct to your inboxBoris Johnson has warned that it is 'still early days' to start talking about opening up society, as reports suggested pubs could reopen in May. The Prime Minister has committed to setting out a 'road map' later this month for easing restrictions as he faces pressure from Conservative MPs to relax the current lockdown once the most vulnerable have been vaccinated.

direct to your inbox Dr Amir Khan has issued caution over setting a date for easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions. The Good Morning Britain doctor said on Friday's show putting a date on when lockdown measures can be eased is 'a bit premature'.

direct to your inboxCalls have been made to scrap part of the Brexit deal relating to Northern Ireland, as Boris Johnson warned Brussels he will act to prevent trade barriers being put up in the Irish Sea.Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster said the Northern Ireland Protocol risked the country’s “political and economic links” to the UK and called for it to be replaced amid growing tension among Unionists.The agreement on Northern Ireland was seen as a way of resolving the main sticking point in Brexit negotiations – the Irish border – and sees checks focused on goods traded between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and allowing them to move freely on the island of Ireland.Concerns over the protocol and its impact on trade

Boris Johnson has sacked his top adviser on saving the Union, topping off a torrid Scottish week for the Prime Minister that saw him savaged for visiting a Livingston vaccine plant at the centre of a covid outbreak. Former Scottish Tory MP Luke Graham was given his marching orders the day after Johnson returned from his controversial Scottish trip last Thursday, but the sacking has only been confirmed now.

Love Island'sDr Alex George says it still hasn't sunk in that he has been made Ambassador for Mental Health by Boris Johnson.

AN EMOTIONAL Dr Alex George has vowed to make his late brother proud after being made a youth mental health ambassador. The Love Island star was appointed to the role by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to help kids get through the Covid crisis.

direct to your inboxIt is a failure of society that people do not feel able to talk about mental health issues, Love Island star and newly-appointed government adviser Dr Alex George has said.The A&E doctor, who appeared on the ITV reality programme in 2018, has been appointed as a youth mental health ambassador.Dr George has been campaigning for better support following the death of his younger brother, Llyr, last year.The 19-year-old, who was due to attend medical school, took his own life in July 2020 after suffering mental health issues.Dr George told Prime Minister Boris Johnson he wants people to be more aware of their mental health and how to protect it.“When things go wrong – as they do in life, we can’t put cotton wool around

Dr Alex George has said he’s “humbled” aa he announced he’s been appointed the ambassador for mental health by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.The 30 year old Love Island star, who’s brother Llŷr tragically took his own life last year, said he hoped to make his late brother proud as he shared the news of his new role. Dr Alex shared a photo of himself having a socially distanced discussion with PM Boris, 56, with cameras capturing the moment.

coronavirus  outbreak at the site. The  Prime Minister  went to Valneva, in Livingston, last Thursday during a  controversial trip north.

Love Island lot, TOWIE-types and Geordie Shore gals have caused quite the stir by jetting off to Dubai as we navigate our way through the small matter of an unprecedented global pandemic. Cool.

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Boris Johnson welcomed the new jobs being created but local MSPs have questioned whether he should have been in West Lothian during lockdown.The Prime Minister was visiting Valneva’s plant in Livingston yesterday as they started manufacturing their Covid-19 vaccine.Mr Johnson visited West Lothian, Edinburgh and Glasgow on a whistle-stop tour of Scotland.The Courier reported earlier this month that Valneva hoped to have the jabs available by the summer.Local Labour and SNP politicians welcomed Valneva’s progress with their vaccine but say the PMs visit to the county was not safe.MSP Neil Findlay said: “Boris Johnson has been in control as 100,000

coronavirus vaccine, providing testing and giving financial support throughout the pandemic. The Prime Minister 's visit has been deemed "not essential" by Nicola Sturgeon who emphasised that cross-border travelling was still discouraged.