Vuelta Acquires WW Entertainment, One of Benelux’s Largest Distributors (EXCLUSIVE)

Adam Thomas has revealed that he has been in pain “every day” for over two years due to rheumatoid arthritis.The Emmerdale actor, who also appeared on Strictly, opened up about his arthritis journey in an emotional post as he explained that he has “never been pain free” as a result of his diagnosis and added that he he is coming off his latest medication because of the side effects. “My arthritis journey … So for those of you that know, I’ve been on my methotrexate injections for quite some time and the side effects were just too much for me, I’ve had enough so I’ve decided to come off them…,” he wrote.

Emmerdale star Oliver Farnworth has opened up about his partner Samantha Womack's breast cancer battle this week in a heartfelt chat on ITV's Lorraine with Christine Lampard. Host Christine delicately broached the subject of Samantha's health, and Oliver, known for his role as Andy Sugden in the soap, couldn't help but express his awe at the former Eastenders star's strength throughout her treatment.

Coleen Rooney's legal team has been cleared of misconduct allegations in the high-profile Wagatha Christie case against Rebekah Vardy, according to a recent court ruling.The dispute centred on how much Rebekah should pay in legal costs after losing their libel battle in 2022. Jamie Carpenter KC, representing Mrs Vardy, had claimed that Coleen and her lawyers "deliberately understated" some costs to "use the apparent difference in incurred costs thereby created, to attack the other party’s costs", which he argued amounted to "serious misconduct".

Reality star Pete Wicks has faced more challenges than just learning his new Strictly dance routine this week, as he shared a video on Tuesday 8 October of him battling through flooded roads in North London on his way to dance rehearsals with his professional partner Jowita Przystal.Taking to Instagram, Pete shared a clip of just how bad the roads were, as his car travelled in deep flood water that came up to the windows as he was driven past a Tesco near Brent Cross. Pete, who dressed up as George of the Jungle for his Movie Week dance to the theme tune last week, was on his way to the BBC studios during a yellow weather alert for rain and thunderstorms when he filmed the video, which he captioned with the words “Should have got a boat to the studio today,” along with a boat emoji.

A Scots pensioner has been left in "absolute hell" and "unable to wash herself for months" in a row with her local council after her bath chair broke. Lillian Briggs, 89, told her children that the device was broken back in April.

Anas Sarwar has faced a rebellion among his own MSPs over the Labour Government’s cuts to Winter Fuel Payments. Two of his colleagues - Alex Rowley and Richard Leonard - voted with the SNP to demand Chancellor Rachel Reeves think again.

Rutherglen’s MP is holding a drop-in event offering older people advice on how to cope at home during the cold winter months.

Loose Women's Nadia Sawalha has sadly announced the passing of one of the campaigners who joined the effort to secure access to the vital drug Enhertu across Wales, Northern Ireland, and England.

Caolan Boyd-Munce reckons the international break has come at the right time for St Mirren.

Brian Kerr reckons footballers should stay off social media. The new St Mirren assistant manager opened up on changes within the game since he last played over a decade ago.

EXCLUSIVE: Boots Riley looks to have found his next project and has landed quite the ensemble, as sources tell Deadline he is partnering with Neon on his film I Love Boosters. Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, LaKeith Stanfield and Demi Moore are set to star, with additional casting underway. Principal photography set to begin this fall.

EXCLUSIVE: The Black List won’t be releasing its 20th anniversary tally until later this year, but the Franklin Leonard founded platform is rolling into the Bay Area today with a brand new collaboration and a deep bench of partners.

Blayne Alexander has joined Dateline NBC as a correspondent.

Seth Meyers turned the wild story of the birth of his second child into Lobby Baby, which aired on Netflix in 2019.

EXCLUSIVE: No joke, here’s the deal, and let me be clear: Dana Carvey, fresh off his latest hilarious sendup of a doddering President Biden, will appear in the upcoming documentary Playing POTUS, from director Josh Greenbaum.

EXCLUSIVE: Grammy-winning country band Little Big Town will host a two-hour NBC holiday special in December, with a line-up of guests from the stage of the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville to include Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Sheryl Crow, Kirk Franklin, Josh Groban, Kate Hudson and Orville Peck.

HBO is heading down to Florida for its latest oddball comedy series.

The Dateline team is expanding, with NBC News’ Blayne Alexander joining Lester Holt, Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison, and Dennis Murphy.

EXCLUSIVE: Barbara Broccoli, with her theater hat on, is transferring the Sing Street musical to London. The play is based on John Carney’s charming 2016 coming-of-age movie about a group of skint school kids in 1982 Dublin who form a rock band to help them find love and forget their troubles to London next summer.

EXCLUSIVE: Sasha Pieterse (Pretty Little Liars) and Mitchell Slaggert (The Sex Lives of College Girls) are set to lead the new Lifetime holiday film A Carpenter Christmas Romance from writer and executive producer Sarah Drew.

It’s a case of good news-bad news for The Night Agent fans. In a vote of confidence to the Shawn Ryan action-thriller, the series starring Gabriel Basso has received a 10-episode Season 3 renewal ahead of its Season 2 debut. As for Season 2, viewers will have to wait a little longer. Originally slated for a 2024 release, Season 2 will now premiere in winter 2025. That is almost two years after Season 1 dropped on March 23, 2023, becoming an instant breakout en route to 98.2M views in its first 91 day and a spot on Netflix‘s Top 10 most popular English-language series of all time.

Whether you're a fan or not, there's no arguing that Crocs are both comfy and practical and if the kids are loving them, they must be on trend, right? This pair of fuzz-lined Crocs is just the ticket for the chillier months and if you're a Croc lover, you'll be chuffed to know they've got a massive discount.The price cut varies depending on the colour, but the timeless black currently has a massive 50% off, down from £54.99 to £27.49 here, while the neutral 'mushroom bone' shade also has 50% off, now going for £27.50 here. Now seen as a 'fashion statement' (well, by some), if you were pondering how to transition your Crocs into autumn, this fleece-lined pair provides the ideal solution for keeping your feet snug during the cold season.

Garbage’s Shirley Manson has shared an update with fans, as she recovers from surgery.While the exact nature of the surgery hasn’t been disclosed, the procedure comes after the Scottish singer told fans in August that Garbage would be axing the remaining 2024 shows due to an injury she suffered.While details at the time remained sparse, the statement shared did say that the NME Icon Award-winner would “require surgery and rehabilitation to correct” her injury, and that the decision to cancel shows was not “taken lightly”.She would later share another update, explaining that her health took a toll after embarking on a number of festival appearances throughout Europe in the summer. “I returned home from tour an absolute hot mess.

The Sherlocks have announced a 2025 UK and European tour, set to kick off next spring.The band – comprised of brothers Kiaran and Brandon Crook as well as Alex Procter and Trent Jackson – will commence their run of live dates on April 23 at Trix in Antwerp. From there, the group will make more stops across Europe including Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Amsterdam and Paris.Afterwards, The Sherlocks will head over to the UK for a show at NX in Newcastle on May 2, before embarking on shows in Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol, Nottingham, London and more.

MSPs have voted for Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reverse her cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment for the elderly. Scottish Labour refused to back the demand for a u-turn amid growing pressure on party leader Anas Sarwar.

The Man With A Thousand Faces, a new documentary about a seductive conman, will be released in UK cinemas this November.Written and directed by French filmmaker Sonia Kronlund, The Man With A Thousand Faces brings to light the crimes of a man known as Ricardo, who manipulated many women into relationships with him by lying about his job and intentions.Here’s the official synopsis: “He goes by the names of Alexandre, Ricardo or Daniel. He calls himself a surgeon or an engineer, Argentinian or Brazilian.

Scowl have shared their fierce new single ‘Special’, marking their first release under their new label home Dead Oceans.Produced by Grammy-nominated Will Yip –who also worked on the band’s EP Psychic Dance Routine – and mixed by Rich Costey (Fiona Apple, Deftones, Vampire Weekend) ‘Special’ sees frontwoman Kat Moss sing “Caught running away again / Thought by now I’d figured out / The hell of my undoing / It’s desperation to feel alive” over pounding drums and explosive guitar riffs, questioning what she really wants.Speaking about the track in a press release, Moss shared: “Originally Malachi [Greene, guitarist] sent in the demo while we were touring the UK. Cole [Glibert] added his flare on drums, Bailey [Lupo, bassist] directed the bridge, and finally Mikey [Bifolco, bassist] cooked up his leads.

Police are are appealing for information following a break-in and theft at a property in Renfrew.

Joker: Folie à Deux director Todd Phillips’ decision to cut a scene where Lady Gaga kisses another woman.The sequel to 2019’s Joker was released on Friday (October 4), and catches up with Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck, aka the Joker, while he is a patient at a mental health facility after the events of the first film. He falls in love with Lady Gaga’s Harleen ‘Lee’ Quinzel, aka Harley Quinn.And now, in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Phillips has given his explanation for why a scene in which Lee kisses a woman in a group of protesters outside a courthouse did not make it into the final cut.The scene would have taken place just before one of Fleck’s court appearances, as he is being prosecuted for the crimes he committed in the original film.

Jam frontman Paul Weller “was doubtful” about starring in his new World War II drama Blitz, but ultimately “trusted” the director.The film receives its world premiere at the opening night of the London Film Festival on Wednesday (October 9), and will then go into a limited cinematic release in the UK and US on November 1.The Oscar-winning director (12 Years a Slave, Shame, Widows) has cast newcomer Elliot Heffernan as the film’s protagonist, a nine-year-old boy that is sent from London for his safety as German bombs rain down on the city, but the boy is determined to return home.Saoirse Ronan plays his mother, while the film also stars Kathy Burke, Stephen Graham and Harris Dickinson, as well as musicians Weller and Benjamin Clementine.In a new interview with Variety, McQueen has spoken about his choice to cast the Modfather in his first major film role. “With Paul, I just thought there was an authenticity to his face,” the director said.“He looks like a person from that time.

Almost 130 registered sex offenders (RSO) were residing in the local area up to the start of September, new figures show.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried will star in “The Housemaid,” a film adaptation of the popular novel by Freida McFadden. “Bridesmaids” and “A Simple Favor” filmmaker Paul Feig will direct the psychological thriller for Lionsgate. In the film, Sweeney will play Millie, a struggling young woman who is relieved to get a fresh start as a housemaid to wealthy couple Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew.

William Earl Melania Trump has released her memoir, the creatively-titled “Melania,” and while it largely reads like a list of accomplishments with very little reflection, coupled with echoes of her husband’s never-ending grievances against targets ranging from the media to trans athletes, there are some occasional flashes of insight. Read five of the key passages below. I saw my friend wave at someone behind me. When I turned around, I noticed a man and an attractive blonde woman approaching us.“Hi. I’m Donald Trump,” the man said when he reached my table. “Nice to meet you.” I recognized the name, and I knew he was a businessman or celebrity, but not much else. He put his hand out to shake mine.“Hello,” I replied. “I’m Melania.”His eyes filled with curiosity and interest, and, seizing the opportunity, he took the seat next to mine and started a conversation. He asked me about my time in New York, my Slovenian home, and my world travels. It was a moment of connection, a brief encounter that left a lasting impression. It was nice to make a new acquaintance.He was accompanied by a beautiful date, so I initially dismissed our conversation as mere pleasantries exchanged at an industry event. The music was loud, and the crowd boisterous, making it difficult to truly connect with someone.From the moment our conversation began, I was captivated by his charm and easygoing nature. There was so much bustling activity around us, but his intent focus on our interaction made me feel like the center of his world. It was a refreshing departure from the usual superficial small talk, and I found myself drawn to his magnetic energy.When his companion left for a moment, he asked me for my phone number. I politely declined his request. He

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Katrina Cukaj, a veteran ad-sales executive who rose to some of the highest positions at the former WarnerMedia and its predecessor companies and developed a deep knowledge of how to sell commercials on CNN to potential sponsors, is joining Fox Corporation as an executive vice president of advertising sales and portfolio marketing. Her hire marks one of the most significant by Jeff Collins, who was named president of ad sales, marketing and partnerships in January.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Amber Midthunder has joined Season 2 of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” at Apple TV+ in a heavily recurring role, Variety has learned exclusively. The cast of Season 1 of the series included Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell as well as Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, John Goodman, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Whitney Cummings has signed with Brillstein Entertainment Partners for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. Cummings is a highly-accomplished stand up comedian in addition to writing, acting, producing, directing, and podcasting. Her first stand up special, “Money Shot,” premiered on Comedy Central back in 2010.