'My council tax keeps going up - but I can't walk safely on my road'

The end of any football career can be daunting and for many, acclimatising to life without the structure and routine of a professional sport is difficult. In recent years, there have been a rise in cases of footballers slipping into wrong habits or fading into obscurity after struggling to come to terms with being an ex-professional.

Proposals to make it easier for venues to extend their opening hours during major national or local events have passed through the Commons, moving one step closer to becoming law.

arrived at the premiere of Kinds of Kindness, her third film in collaboration with writer and director Yorgos Lanthimos, dressed in a stunning shimmery Louis Vuitton gown in the deep-V silhouette she's all but made her signature. The intricate beading almost created the illusion of velvet or chenille, adding to the overall uber luxe vibe.The rich burgundy color complemented her auburn hair, which she wore in loose waves that just brushed her collarbone.

. It’s giving .The singer, actor, and founder was photographed in a two-piece knit set consisting of a cardigan and skirt. Adding to the ladylike silhouette of the ensemble was the ruffled and matching ruffled cuffs.

Perez is back on the @VegasMorningBlend on @KTNV! Always so much fun with @iamjessicarosado and @e2thebam for Perez’s Picks! Today – we chat Taylor Swift and Celine Dion, as well as local picks @LivBeach, @Raiderettes camp, @VegasUnstripped and @SpyNinjasHQ.

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EXCLUSIVE: Actress Susan Park has signed with Prototype Talent Agency for theatrical representation.

David Gilmour fans.On Monday, May 13, the long-time Pink Floyd member announced his brief four-concert ‘Luck and Strange Tour,’ which included a pair of shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Monday, Nov. 4 and Tuesday, Nov.

Billie Eilish dropped her groundbreaking, Grammy-winning debut album, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” — there was a seismic shift in pop.At just 17, she emerged as a goth-pop princess whose spooky, synthy sound was eerily prescient of the doom to come when the pandemic shut the world.And the Billie effect was felt with everyone from Olivia Rodrigo to SZA to, yes, even Taylor Swift. While Eilish broke out of the “Bad Guy” groove of her biggest hit on her second album, 2021’s “Happier Than Ever,” there was still no stopping her power.And even when she made the most anti-blockbuster ballad for last summer’s “Barbie” smash, “What Was I Made For?” went on to win both the Song of the Year Grammy and the Best Original Song Oscar — even though the single didn’t even crack the Top 10.Now 22, Eilish is hot off of accomplishing that rare Grammy-Oscar double as she releases her third LP, “Hit Me Hard and Soft” — and she continues to go against the mainstream.In fact, she chose not to release any singles leading up to the album, wanting the collection to be consumed as a “family of songs.”Forget the fact that listening to an album from start to finish in the streaming era is a pretty radical concept.And when the LP gets off to the sleepiest of starts with the dreamy “Skinny” — where Eilish displays her new thing for strings, courtesy of the Attacca Quartet — you might think you accidentally shuffled it to the end.Just like Prince rebeled against the “Purple Rain” mania with “Around the World in a Day” and Radiohead tried to shake off the “OK Computer” masses with “Kid A,” Eilish has refused to play to the basic crowd to meet any sort of commercial expectation.And yet, it still works for her.

Francis Ford Coppola has lamented the state of modern cinema, claiming some major studios no longer focus on making high quality films.Speaking at a press conference at Cannes Film Festival following the world premiere of his new dystopian drama Megalopolis, Coppola expressed his view that studios are mostly focused on making money due to their high levels of debt.“I fear that the film industry has become more of a matter of people being hired to meet their debt obligations because the studios are in great, great debt. And the job is not so much to make good movies, the job is to make sure they pay their debt obligations,” Coppola told Variety.However, The Godfather director believes streaming services could interrupt the old system and potentially have a positive impact on the industry.

Did Jax Taylor cheat on Brittany Cartwright… with their publicist?!? This is getting into Scandoval territory!

Rachel Leviss‘ legal team just filed new docs as part of her ongoing revenge porn lawsuit against Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix, and they are NOT holding back!

A man has been arrested after a cyclist died in a horror crash involving a HGV in Salford. Police, paramedics and fire crews were called to Cromwell Road on Thursday afternoon.

Walking arm-in-arm with her dad up to the dank concrete building, she was a world away from her quiet, humble beginnings.

It's Friday evening, which means it's time for our weekly Friday night pub quiz!

Whether you are a budding artist or looking to kickstart a new hobby… a new arts space will give you hands-on help from professional artists.

'Hundreds' of drivers have been stuck in their cars for hours as a motorway remains closed following a crash involving three vehicles. Police were called to reports of the collision between junction 3 and 4 of the M58 near Skelmersdale at 12.57pm on Friday (May 17).

Another tower block is to be built in Manchester city centre. But for heritage groups it is a watershed moment as a Grade II listed building will evetually be demolished to make way for it - and it will be constructed in a conservation area.

When it comes to buying quality bras that look pretty while remaining supportive, many shoppers will opt for brands like Marks and Spencer, John Lewis or Lounge. But I've found a website selling designer £80 bras for £20 in a huge 80% off sale.

Mikel Arteta refused to use Manchester City's 115 charges against them as he prepares his Arsenal side for the final day of the Premier League season.

A replacement for GMP's 'inadequate' computer system may only be installed by 2026 because of problems encountered during the original tender exercise, according to Chief Constable Stephen Watson.

Hailey Bieber is showing off her baby bump during a date night with her husband Justin Bieber!

Who is RMF? We never do find out. Yorgos Lanthimos’ trio of stories in Kinds of Kindness are titled The Death of RMF, RMF is Flying and RMF Eats a Sandwich. 

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has acquired the spec Queen B, a college comedy written by Giovanni M. Porta. After developing another project with Platinum Dunes, Giovanni brought the spec script directly to Cameron Fuller, who championed the script and will produce along with Brad Fuller for Fuller Media.

Billie Eilish unleashed a lo-fi video for her new single “LUNCH.”

Adam Lambert is getting Pride Month started a couple weeks early!

Brent Lang Executive Editor BuzzFeed Studios and actor and comedian Lil Rel Howeryare partnering on “Saving the Neighborhood,” a new series examining the “existential threats” facing neighborhoods across America. Howery will serve as both the director and the series’s host. The first season of “Saving the Neighborhood” examines the impact of environmental racism on Black and Brown communities across the U.S.

Naman Ramachandran A short film fund aimed at championing female and non-binary filmmakers led by “Doctor Who” star Jodie Whittaker has unveiled its first project winner at the Cannes Film Festival. At Cannes 2023, women’s and non-binary visibility platform Primetime and Bournemouth Film School’s Funding Futures unveiled an initiative to spotlight women and non-binary filmmakers.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Chris Pratt paid tribute to his late stunt double Tony McFarr in a heartfelt message on social media in which Pratt remembered their time on several movie sets together. McFarr was Pratt’s stunt double on some of the actor’s biggest films, including the “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Jurassic World” franchises. McFarr passed away May 13 at the age of 47.

EXCLUSIVE: Whitney Peak (Hocus Pocus 2, Molly’s Game, Gossip Girl) has been cast in Aisling Walsh’s Ethel, alongside the previously announced cast of Shira Haas and Sarah Paulson. Bankside Films first launched the title, which is currently in pre-production, earlier this year and has completed a number of international pre-sales in Cannes. 

King Charles has been cautioned about the "risks" of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle embarking on further "semi-royal tours", with one royal expert advising him to halt such trips.

King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince William will attend ceremonies in France to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. They will honour the brave soldiers who put their lives on the front line.

Diet Coke drinkers have been issued a warning about the effects the popular beverage can have on the body after just one hour of consuming it.

Olly Murs has revealed a significant career shift, just days after his 40th birthday celebrations were marred by the absence of his estranged twin brother Ben. The 'Dance With Me Tonight' singer took to Instagram on Friday to announce his participation in the Madison Invitational charity golf day, an annual event that raises funds for those less fortunate.

Molly-Mae Hague left the UK today amid ongoing split rumours between her and fiance Tommy Fury - posing for one picture without the engagement ring he gave her. Whilst boxer Tommy - who she met on Love Island - is 3,000 miles away in Dubai, the YouTube star took some time away for herself too as she headed to Ibiza for her sister Zoe’s hen do.The star posted a series of snaps showing the start of the celebrations as they jetted off on Ryanair and one thing that was noticeably missing was Molly’s engagement ring.

There's no doubt about it - Holly Willoughby has had a bit of a tough year. Her former This Morning co-star Phillip Schofield sensationally stepped down after 20 years following an affair with a younger male colleague, then Holly herself quit the show amid an alleged kidnap plot against her. So, when OK! caught up with the 43 year old's pal Leigh Francis - also known as Keith Lemon, and who Holly starred alongside on Celebrity Juice - we were desperate to find out how Holly was really feeling about her upcoming debut on Netflix.