Airbnb makes ban on parties in UK permanent in crackdown on loutish holidaymakers

Sasha Urban editorHot off his Emmy nomination for his role in “Under the Banner of Heaven,” Andrew Garfield is in talks to portray billionaire business mogul Richard Branson in a limited series called “Hot Air,” Variety has confirmed. The series will be directed by David Leitch (“Deadpool 2”), with Universal International in discussions to produce.The six-part series is written by Jon Croker (“Paddington 2”), based on the book “Dirty Tricks: British Airways’ Secret War Against Virgin Atlantic” by investigative journalist Martyn Gregory.

Sometimes, a project gets announced that makes one’s head spin, based on the premise, the talent involved, or all of the above. “Hot Air” is that project this week, as Deadline reports that a limited series about Virgin Airways CEO Richard Branson‘s infamous battle against British Airways in the 1990s is in development from Universal International Studios.

EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Garfield, who just landed his first Emmy nomination for FX limited series Under the Banner of Heaven, is headlining another limited series project, Hot Air, which is heating up the streaming marketplace. Garfield is set to portray Richard Branson in the project about the famous British entrepreneur, which I hear is in a competitive situation with multiple major platforms in the running. It comes from Universal International Studios, with Deadpool 2 helmer David Leitch set to direct, sources said.

Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo has made a donation to a local charity as he looks to leave the city.

is a candy-colored carnival of action and humor, and a welcome return of favorite Marvel characters: Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, Natalie Portman’s Jane, Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie and Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill, popping in from the “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise. One face you may have failed to identify in the trailer: Gorr the God Butcher, who’s played by Christian Bale. But if you know anything about Bale, you’ll know this guy is recognizably unrecognizable.Bale, 48, is the industry’s standard for body modification.

Susanna Reid didn't have much of a comeback when Ben Shephard compared her to one of the current Love Island contestants. The pair were back hosting together on Good Morning Britain on Thursday (July 7) as the news continues to be dominated by more government resignations.

Paul Scholes has given a damning assessment of the latest Cristiano Ronaldo saga at Manchester United after it emerged the Portuguese may not join the club's pre-season tour. Ronaldo wants to leave United this summer for a multitude of reasons, including an enforced 25 per cent pay cut and United's lack of activity in the transfer market.

ITV Tipping Point presenter Ben Shephard has a string of secret code words he uses on the show. Ben, the ITV Good Morning Britain star, began to host the show back in 2012. The 47 year old GMB and Ninja Warrior UK star has revealed the truth behind some backstage secrets.

Bookmakers have reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo's desire to leave Manchester United this summer by pricing up which club the 37-year-old will be at come the start of the 2022/23 season. News broke over the weekend that Ronaldo has told the United hierarchy that he wishes to leave Old Trafford in this transfer window - an announcement that has divided opinion among fans, if social media is any reliable guide (of course it isn't).

A Scots dad has completely transformed a derelict pub into an incredible Airbnb - complete with a Love Island-style garden and hot tub. Philip Thompson renovated the 17th century property into a stylish holiday rental in under a year after buying the Midlothian site in early 2021.

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has already described Cristiano Ronaldo as one of the "greatest" to have ever played the game amid reports that he wants to leave Manchester United in this summer's transfer window.

There is an exciting night of boxing on Saturday night at Wembley Arena, with the main event seeing number one ranked heavyweight contender Joe Joyce fighting. Joyce is in line for a world title shot later in the year and fans will be sure to be watching the event to see how the 36-year-old shapes up ahead of a potential fight against Tyson Fury.

Ben Shephard has spoken about the grief he felt following the recent loss of a close friend during Friday's Good Morning Britain.MORE: Ben Shephard shares rare photos of wife Annie during glamorous outingSpeaking with Reverend Richard Coles about his upcoming Channel 4 documentary on grief, the 47-year-old host revealed he was completely "shocked" as he struggled to come to terms with the death.WATCH: Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard overcome with emotion after GMB deathHe explained: "I lost a very close friend recently, a really big shock, out of the blue. And it was another friend that said grief is a bit like a wave - it hits you suddenly and then it dissipates and then suddenly, randomly it comes back out of nowhere and it hits you again."READ: Reverend Richard Coles shares heartbreaking post following death of partnerMORE: Ben Shephard shares rare photo of son Jack - and cracks 'hilarious' dad jokeBen added: "That's certainly something that I've experienced.

Ben Shephard and his wife Annie looked every inch the glamorous couple in newly released pictures from this week's Henley Royal Regatta.MORE: Ben Shephard shares rare photo of son Jack - and cracks 'hilarious' dad jokeTaking to his Instagram on Thursday, the Tipping Point host shared a series of pictures from the lavish outing which took place on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames.WATCH: Ben Shephard shares glimpse inside romantic day with wife Annie"For the first time @mrsannieshephard and I got to experience the #henleyroyalregatta and what an occasion it is," the Good Morning Britain presenter wrote. "The outfits, the blazers, the awesome rowing and especially the champagne!! Wow!!MORE: Ben Shephard reveals wife's 'struggle' over shock injury as he makes GMB returnREAD: Ben Shephard jokes BBC will have to 'pay for divorce' if he takes part in Strictly"Working with @alexgregorygb (once I'd sorted his tie) was a real treat too what a legend he is.