‘Super Gran’ star Gudrun Ure dies aged 98

Taylor Swift‘s ‘Eras Tour’ is expected to boost the UK economy by £1billion when it visits these shores this summer.The pop star is due to begin the UK and Ireland leg of her huge career-spanning tour next month. She’ll visit Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff and Dublin, and play eight sold-out concerts at London’s Wembley Stadium.

the woman claiming to be the inspiration behind Martha in Baby Reindeer – has cancelled the event following public backlash.Harvey was booked for an appearance at Kasbah Nightclub, who announced yesterday (May 14) that she “will be signing autographs, taking selfies and may also take a lucky reindeer home to hang her curtains,” referring to lines from the Netflix series.Harvey did her first television interview last week on Piers Morgan Uncensored, after identifying herself as the person on whom Martha was based.Now, Kasbah has issued another statement on Facebook where they have announced that the event has been cancelled after it was deemed “unsafe”.The statement read: “Unfortunately, the promoter of this Saturday’s meet & greet with Fiona Harvey has deemed the event unsafe and cancelled the appearance due to the negative publicity,” before going on to thank various outlets.The statement concludes with a promotion of the normal opening times this weekend, but still offers a discounted entry price seemingly based on the show: “Simply quote ‘Martha’ at the front door on Saturday to receive £1 off entry before midnight!”NME has reached out to Kasbah for comment on the cancellation.The nightclub received backlash after their initial announcement, with many opposing Harvey being given a platform.

After Life and Bad Education, has revealed that he is considering quitting acting after a period of little work.The 31-year-old shared a video on TikTok where he explained how “2024 has been a really bad year” and he is the “closest he has ever been” to giving up acting.He also explained how he is dealing with personal problems, as well as ones regarding his living situation, saying that his landlord has “sold my house out from underneath me”.“With that,” he explained, “comes a lot of expenditure. And this also comes off the back of nearly a year and a half with no acting work.”Lawrence, who played Joe Poulter in both the Bad Education television series and the 2015 movie, spoke on the entertainment industry as a whole, saying “It’s really tough out there, really hard.

HYBE has become the first entertainment company added to South Korea’s conglomerate watchlist.According to reports by South Korean media, HYBE is one of seven business groups that have been added to the watchlist of the East Asian country’s antitrust regulator, the Fair Trade Commission, per The Korea Times. The list currently includes 88 conglomerates in total, with HYBE being the only entertainment company.“The increase in the number of companies on this year’s watchlist came as entertainment, leisure and tourism industries, among others, have grown markedly thanks to the rising popularity of Korean culture and recovering consumer sentiment after the COVID-19 pandemic,” the regulator said.According to The Chosun Daily, conglomerates with assets of 5trillion won or more are classified as “large corporations” and are required to publicly disclose details about interaffiliate transactions, their ownership structure and more.

Elbow.The venue – which has a capacity of 23,500 and is the biggest indoor arena in the UK – has been plagued by issues over recent months, and has experienced countless delays when it comes to opening.Originally, the arena was set to open officially three weeks ago with an opening gig from comedian Peter Kay, however this, along with many other planned shows, were postponed at the last minute.Now, the venue has finally opened its doors to the public and seen Elbow become the first act to complete a scheduled date in the venue’s calendar.Guy Garvey and co. received an enthusiastic response from the crowd last night (May 14) and made references to the long-running issues that have loomed over Co-Op Live in recent weeks.“Good evening Manchester! Let’s open this venue properly shall we?,” the frontman said at the beginning of the gig, opening with ‘Things I’ve Been Telling Myself For Years’.

Dead By Daylight shared an anniversary stream yesterday (May 14), confirming new collabs and a brand new spin-off.What The Fog is a roguelite Dead By Daylight spin-off that, according to the Steam listing, “answers the age-old question: What would happen if you and a friend were swallowed by a cursed board game? You’d get a two-person co-op roguelite filled with magic powers, non-stop action, and lots and lots of monsters – that’s what.“Learn to use your new abilities and work together as you run, jump, and shoot your way through swarms of enemies, collecting Bloodpoints, repairing Generators, and unlocking exit doors in this chaotic game from the world of Dead by Daylight,” continues the description.What The Fog is available to purchase now, with two million free copies of the game available to players who sign in to or create a Behaviour account.As part of the stream, Dead By Daylight also confirmed upcoming collaborations with Dungeons & Dragons and Castlevania as well as a new 2v8 game mode that pits two killers against eight survivors.The Dungeons & Dragons chapter is part of the franchise’s 50th anniversary and sees the fantasy game take a “rare” step into the world of horror, bringing a new killer, survivor and map to Dead By Daylight, alongside “Dungeons & Dragons-inspired” gameplay elements. The update is due to launch June 3, but a limited-time public test build is available now via Steam.“Our story unfolds in the crumbling Forgotten Ruins, where the power-hungry villain, The Lich—Vecna, will stop at nothing to achieve his gruesome ambitions.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.Directed by George Miller, Furiosa serves as a spin-off and prequel to 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road. It is the fifth instalment in the franchise overall, which began with the original Mad Max way back in 1979.This latest entry stars Anya Taylor-Joy as a young Furiosa, who was played by Charlize Theron in Fury Road.

A West Lothian dad could face shelling out £50,000 to repair his home that is riddled with RAAC. Colin Witherspoon, from Linlithgow, says the crumbling concrete is a “disaster waiting to happen” as he fears it could collapse on top of him and his partner as they sleep. The 52-year-old bought his home on Avon Drive in a private sale 22 years after the previous owner had bought the property from West Lothian Council. But Colin, who is a builder by trade, was told the devastating news last year that his home had been built with dangerous reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), Edinburgh Live reports.

A jump in people aged in their 50s and 60s who are looking to get on to the property ladder has been recorded by a mortgage services provider. Legal & General Mortgage Services said that in the first quarter of 2024, there was a 13 per cent increase in people aged 56 to 65 looking to move into home ownership, compared with the same period last year.

Ellise Shafer Léa Seydoux addressed France’s growing #MeToo movement at the Cannes Film Festival press conference for Quentin Dupieux’s comedy “The Second Act,” which opened the fest on Tuesday night. “It’s a wonderful thing that women are now speaking out. Things are clearly changing and it was high time it did,” she said.

Naman Ramachandran A first clip has been unveiled for Emma Benestan‘s “Animale,” which closes the Cannes Film Festival‘s Critics’ Week strand this year. The film is set in the Camargue region of the south of France, where daring youths participate in the local tradition of bull running. Only one woman, 22-year-old Nejma, takes her place in the arena.

K.J. Yossman U.K. distributor Other Parties has launched a new production arm headed by former Amazon Studios U.K.

Alex Ritman Alyla Browne may only be 14 years old, but in the short time she’s been acting she’s somehow managed to assemble one of the most ridiculously star-studded on-screen family trees. In Hulu’s “Nine Perfect Strangers,” she played Nicole Kidman’s daughter. In Amazon Studio’s “The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart,” she was Sigourney Weaver’s granddaughter.

An exhibition celebration 10 years of an iconic Adidas collection is coming to the North West. The Adidas SPZL Exhibition will be opening in Darwen and will feature an intimate performance by Salford's Shaun Ryder and his band.

Police are continuing to quiz two suspects after a driver reached speeds of 150mph while a three-year-old child was sat on a passenger's KNEE.

Anyone who has tried to get through to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will know that it is often a long and arduous experience, but a report today (May 15) has revealed that people filing tax returns, checking National Insurance records, or just making a child benefit query, spent seven million hours on hold.

A woman resorted to extracting her own tooth using a pair of pliers as she failed to secure a dentist appointment, despite contacting over 100 clinics.

A man who was arrested after a girl was reportedly raped during a night out in Knutsford has been released on bail, police have confirmed.

A former NHS nurse dialled 999 and warned she would kill her next-door neighbour after the two pensioners fell out over a delivery driver. Yvonne Finlayson, 74, spent a night in a cell after telling police she would kill 72-year-old Christine Blower.

Beauty buffs have discovered a sagging eye anti-ageing cream which they insist works 'so powerfully' on wrinkles, they've started to use it on their entire face. Better still, the youth-defying cream, which is said to act as a 'filler' without the needles, is currently on sale.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will focus on 'two things' when it begins checking benefit claimants' bank accounts as part of a capped legislative initiative to curb fraud, debt and error.

Ben Shephard has finally spoken out about the recent dip in This Morning's ratings since he and Cat Deeley took over as hosts. The 49-year-old, who previously presented Good Morning Britain, joined forces with So You Think You Can Dance host Cat, 47, to give the ITV daytime show a fresh look.

Phillip Schofield has ended his year-long hiatus from social media, hinting at a potential return to television.

Lycans Martial Arts Academy in Kilmarnock is offering free Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for women and teenagers this month.

Lisa Armstrong was left heartbroken after learning of her ex-husband Ant McPartlin's baby news in a less than ideal way, as revealed by a close friend.

Beauty Bay shoppers are snatching up a 'delicious' fragrance that shoppers claim gets them compliments from strangers. Shay & Blue's Salt Caramel has become massively popular and it's currently 15% off on Beauty Bay.Typically perfumes have top notes that you initially smell, heart notes which linger for hours and a base that grounds the whole thing however Salt Caramel consists of notes on the same level.The notes are Sea Salt, Caramel, Tonka, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

A popular blender that can whizz up a variety of different chilled drinks has been reduced in price in a limited time deal on Amazon.

EXCLUSIVE: Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired Northern American rights for Joachim A. Lang’s historical drama Goebbels and The Führer (aka Führer and Seducer) for a fall 2024 theatrical and digital release.  

Working class representation in UK film and TV is at its lowest level for a decade, according to new research.

Ant McPartlin melted hearts as he included his cherished stepdaughters while announcing the birth of his first child, a baby boy named Wilder Patrick McPartlin.

Lisa Armstrong will be "heartbroken" about Ant McPartlin's touching tribute to his new family, it's been claimed.

A gardening expert has shared some of her best tips and tricks that will have your plants and flowers thriving this summer.

A small group of villagers are getting ready to rock again as they finalise plans for the fifth running of their very own music festival.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have touched down in Los Angeles after a whirlwind 72-hour tour of Nigeria, where they attended various charity events, delivered a powerful speech on mental health, and met with injured servicemen and key figures.

A caring couple from Blantyre took on a running challenge recently to raise money for a Lanarkshire charity.

Summer means glowing skin, loose light clothes and gorgeous beach waves - though they're not always as effortless to achieve as they look.