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JB Gill looked understandably downcast as he was supported by his family in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom. The JLS star made it through to week five of the BBC One dance contest alongside his professional dance partner Amy Dowden.

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Giovanni Pernice has been seen reuniting with one of his friends and former Strictly Come Dancing colleagues Lauren Oakley during his latest stint back in the UK.

Liam Payne is said to have still sought "advice and direction" from Simon Cowell in the months before he died. The 31-year-old singer tragically died last week after falling from the balcony of his hotel room in Argentina.

Giovanni Pernice, the former Strictly Come Dancing professional, might make a comeback in a special episode celebrating the show's 20th anniversary, according to rumours.

Erik ten Hag reiterated Manchester United are 'going in the right direction' when speaking at an event following the 2-1 win over Brentford in the Premier League.

the 2022 death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, at age 96. The countries that make up the Commonwealth represent almost a third of the world’s population. Since 1969, Charles has visited 46 of the 56 Commonwealth countries.

A man was arrested in Levenshulme after police responded to a 'disturbance'.

Disability charity Scope is calling for urgent reform of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed that it does “not intend to publish a response to the previous Government’s consultation”. Minister for Social Security and Disabilities, Sir Stephen Timms, gave the written response to Lib Dems Chief Whip Wendy Chamberlain, who asked if the DWP planned to respond to the consultation, published by the then Conservative government.

The Friends of Broughton House will be delving into the archives at their next event.

All Perth and Kinross primary schools as well as early learning and childcare (ELC), Intensive Support Provision (ISP) and Perth’s Fairview School will be closed this Monday, October 21, due to UNISON strike action in a national pay dispute.

Liam Payne's record label reportedly dropped the star shortly before his untimely death amid concerns that his new music wouldn't resonate with One Direction fans.

Lorraine Kelly paid a heartfelt tribute to Sir Chris Hoy after the Olympic cycling icon disclosed that he has a life expectancy of "two to four years" following his terminal cancer diagnosis.

Naman Ramachandran The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) has unveiled Hungarian auteur Béla Tarr as the recipient of its lifetime achievement award for the upcoming 37th edition of the festival. Tarr, known for his distinctive cinematic style, gained international recognition with his 438-minute film “Satantango” (1994), which earned him an award at the Berlinale. His 2000 film “Werckmeister Harmonies” screened in the Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes, while “The Turin Horse” (2011) won the Silver Bear Jury Grand Prix and the FIPRESCI Prize at the Berlinale.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent In a groundbreaking move, European powerhouse Beta Film and Grupo Globo, the biggest production force in Latin America, have inked a multi-year partnership, kicked off by development on ‘Discipline,’ from Konrad Dantas and Felipe Braga, the creative team behind “Sintonia,” Netflix’s biggest hit in Brazil. “Discipline” marks Beta Film’s first series outside Europe, but head Jan Mojto has always been alert to new creative hubs, entering Central and Eastern Europe years before most competitors, a move now reaping rewards.

Ellise Shafer Jeff Lynne‘s ELO has announced that its last ever show will take place at BST Hyde Park in London next summer. The concert — the first to be announced in the annual music festival’s lineup — is set for July 13, with tickets going on sale this Friday at 9 a.m. BST.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent “LOL: Last One Laughing,” the Amazon Prime blockbuster comedy format that’s been adapted in over 20 territories, is set for a bold French spinoff that involves hidden cameras. Whereas the original format sees famous comedians cooped up in a house where they compete to make each other laugh and keep a straight face, “LOL In Real Life” will take six celebrity contestants out in random public places in France and among anonymous people who don’t know about the game. All their interactions will be filmed by hidden cameras.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Beta Cinema, Constantin Film, Zeitsprung Pictures and UFA Fiction have unveiled the first look photo of “The Physician II,” the sequel to the hit historical epic. The original film, released in 2013, sold to over 60 territories and became an international box-office hit.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent After becoming a prime Middle East hub for Hollywood and Bollywood productions Abu Dhabi is raising its rebate on film and TV productions and is at the Mipcom TV market looking to lure more business to the United Arab Emirates capital and the surrounding area. The Abu Dhabi Film Commission has announced they are upping their existing 30% rebate to more than 35% of qualified below-the-line spend starting in January 2025.

Naman Ramachandran Nicholas Gyeney’s supernatural thriller “The Activated Man” will have its world theatrical premiere on Friday, Dec. 13, at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills. The film will also have a weeklong theatrical run in Los Angeles, Tempe, Huntingdon, and other U.S.

Nineteen members of the Buzzworks team from across Scotland came together for the launch of the company’s prestigious Management Acceleration Programme (MAP) at the leading hospitality group’s Training Centre in Kilmarnock.

Strikes in schools in John Swinney's constituency will start today amid an ongoing pay dispute. In Perth and Kinross, all primary schools, nurseries, intensive support settings, as well as two secondary schools, will be closed on Monday.

Justin Bieber has taken to social media for the first time since the arrest of his former mentor Sean 'P Diddy' Combs.

A man accused of stealing drugs was hit on the head with a TV and knocked unconscious during an assault in East Kilbride.

Ozzy Osbourne was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame – for the second time – this past weekend, where he was honoured with a tribute performance by Billy Idol, Jelly Roll and more.The Prince of Darkness was previously inducted as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006, and on Saturday (October 19) was inducted as a solo artist – a long time coming as he’s been eligible for the honour since 2006.During the ceremony at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, a tribute to the singer’s solo career was performed by Billy Idol, Tool‘s Maynard James Keenan, and country artist Jelly Roll, alongside a backing band comprised of bassist Rob Trujillo – who was in Osbourne’s band prior to joining Metallica – Zakk Wylde, Wolfgang Van Halen, Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ Chad Smith, guitarist Steve Stevens and producer Andrew Watt.For the performance, Maynard James Keenan kicked things off with ‘Crazy Train’, which was introduced by Ozzy himself, who sang the song’s iconic ‘All aboard!’ lyrics.After that, Jelly Roll covered Osbourne’s power ballad ‘Mama, I’m Coming Home,’ and Billy Idol closed out the performance with ‘No More Tears’.Watch fan-shot footage of the entire tribute performance below.During Osbourne’s induction speech, he gave his fans and supports a quick round of thank-yous so as not to “bore you with a long, drawn-out fucking monologue”. He then gave a special shout-out to his late guitarist Randy Rhoads, and his wife Sharon: “I’ve got to say one thing for a guy by the name of Randy Rhoads.

Mike Tyson's training routine for his forthcoming bout with Jake Paul has been largely shrouded in mystery, but the 58-year-old has now offered a sneak peek of his gym work and a message for his opponent. The duo were initially slated to face off in July, but the match was postponed due to medical advice following an ulcer flare-up Tyson suffered during a flight.

Margot Robbie stars in a Hollywood epic that's caught the attention of Netflix viewers, but it's not Barbie that's drawing the crowds this time.

ITV has provided an update on an Australian drama that shattered the broadcaster's streaming records. The Twelve, which was the most streamed premiere on ITVX, has now been given the go-ahead for a third series.

Chris McCausland left Strictly Come Dancing viewers in tears with his latest performance in the ballroom before subsequently leaving them in stitches with his quick response to Craig Revel Horwood's criticism.

Liam Payne's devoted dad is refusing to leave his side amid a battle to get body home.

Good Morning Britain is reportedly facing a "crisis" concerning their presenter Ed Balls, according to recent claims.

Katie Piper has been consoled by her TV colleagues after being traged by a vicious troll who targeted her over her appearance. The 41-year-old was left blind in one eye following an horrific acid attack in 2008 that left her with serious facial scarring.

Jeremy Clarkson is "fine" after undergoing heart surgery. The former Top Gear presenter opened up about his health scare over the weekend, revealing how he'd started experiencing worrying symptoms during a holiday.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were quick to respond to news of Paul Merson's exit from the show as they made a 'dirty' observation.

Kate Garraway has admitted she hopes she won't spend her first Christmas without husband Derek Draper "blubbing". The Good Morning Britain star opened up about the upcoming event, another first following Derek's tragic death in January.

Peter Andre is someone that knows all too well about how it goes down in the I’m A Celebrity jungle. When he heard that wife of footballer Wayne Rooney, Coleen, will be entering the jungle, he spilled the beans on what her reasoning for going in could be. In his exclusive column with OK! Pete said in a 10-word statement saying, "I think the producers might be hoping for some gossip.” "What’s exciting about the show is that every year there is always someone that is going to make headlines.