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Tom Morello played a set at the re-opening of the United States’ only unionised strip club this week – see footage below.Last year, workers at the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood, Los Angeles went on strike, criticising a workplace “full of belligerently drunk men who push our boundaries and often scare us.”Since then, they have become members of the Actors’ Equity Association and become the only unionised strip club in the country.During the re-opening on Thursday (August 24), Morello joined the celebrations with a short set having joined the workers on the picket line across their strike.See footage from the celebration below.Earlier this month, the Rage Against The Machine guitarist played a surprise set on the picket line in front of Paramount Studios in Hollywood.Speaking before the performance, Morello told NME he wanted to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with striking actors and writers: “They’re making history here on the sidewalk in front of Paramount Studios and I’m here to support them and express my solidarity.”The guitarist, who described himself as a “proud union man”, applauded the actors and writers for “flexing their power and showing what solidarity means.”Earlier this summer, Morello became an honorary Italian citizen and been given the keys to his ancestral hometown.It was revealed that the star’s great-great-grandfather Carlo left the town of Pratiglione to live in the United States in the late 1800s.

Prince Harry will be returning to the UK to attend a charity event the day before the first anniversary of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth's death, it has already been confirmed. It will be the first time he's been in the UK since his grandmother's funeral.The Duke of Sussex announced he will be "honoured" to attend this year's award ceremony for a children's charity he has been patron of for 15 years.The WellChild Awards are taking place on Thursday 7 September, just one day before the Royal Family marks the first anniversary of the passing of the late Queen.

Drew Barrymore was taking part in an event in New York, when she had to be rushed off stage due to an alleged stalking incident.The actress turned talk show host was onstage with actress and singer Reneé Rapp on Monday, 21 August, when a man's voice could he heard shouting her name, to which she replied: "Oh my God, yes, hi!" Approaching the stage the man identified himself as Chad Michael Busto before telling Drew: "You know who I am. I need to see you at some point while I’m in New York." In video footage of the event, security personnel can be seen stopping Chad from getting onto the stage, while Reneé puts her arm around Drew and escorts her offstage.

Love Island USA, which just welcomed a former UK Islander to the cast, has made reality TV history as two female contestants shared a groundbreaking snog. Singletons Kassy Castillo and Johnnie Garcia shared an intimate moment on one of the sofas in the villa, as they both admitted to having feelings for each other.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro has nominated 27 Latino-driven films for inclusion in the National Film Registry. Among the suggestions are films that brought Oscar nominations to Latino actors and artists, including Salma Hayek, as Mexican artist Frida Kahlo in “Frida” (2002); Catalina Sandino Moreno, who portrayed a desperate undocumented pregnant immigrant in “Maria Full of Grace” (2004) and Demián Bichir, who played an undocumented worker in Los Angeles in “A Better Life” (2011).

Luton Town have reportedly taken former Manchester United centre-back Axel Tuanzebe on trial.

Babymetal have joined forces with Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine for a new single. Check out ‘Metali’ below.The new song is the latest in the Japanese kawaii metal band’s series of star-studded collaborations, and sees them partner with the Rage guitarist for another up-tempo, electrifying track.The group first teased the release last week and, according to the press release, ‘Metali’ is “officially the first song by the newly reborn” group – now consisting of SU-METAL, MOAMETAL, and MOMOMETAL.

Fans of Miley Cyrus are going to be well fed next week.

Thania Garcia Miley Cyrus will release a new song and video, “Used To Be Young,” as part of an incoming ABC special called “Endless Summer Vacation: Continued (Backyard Sessions).” The single will be made available worldwide on Aug. 25 while the TV event will air on the night of Aug. 24 and is said to include a “uniquely intimate” interview with Cyrus telling “untold stories from the first 30 years of her life for the first time ever,” per a press release.

Warrior Nun are going to love this news!

Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello played a surprise set on the picket line in front of Paramount Studios in Hollywood yesterday (August 14).SAG-AFTRA – Hollywood’s largest union, which represents 160,000 actors and performers – and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) are both currently on strike as they seek an increase in base pay and residuals in the age of streaming. They are also hoping to negotiate safeguards against the unregulated use of artificial intelligence in the film industry.Speaking before the performance, Morello told NME he wanted to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with striking actors and writers: “They’re making history here on the sidewalk in front of Paramount Studios and I’m here to support them and express my solidarity.”The guitarist, who described himself as a “proud union man”, applauded the actors and writers for “flexing their power and showing what solidarity means.”Tom Morello singing the final verse of union bop This Land is Your Land to an energized WGA/ SAG AFTRA picket line pic.twitter.com/WO9o8HUiMd— Clara (@thatclarafied) August 14, 2023He added that the ongoing strikes in the entertainment industry are part of a wider movement of organised worker power across the country that some have dubbed ‘Hot Labor Summer’.

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Monday, August 14.

Long-term Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong has admitted he wants to finish his career with Barcelona.

Baltimore Orioles play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown is back in the announcer’s booth for tonight’s game against Seattle. He’s returning after being banished since late July for allegedly disparaging remarks about the team.

Babymetal have announced a new collaboration with Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello titled ‘METALI!!’.The track marks the first new song by the newly reborn group which now consists of Su-Metal, Moametal and Momometal. According to a press release, the track is very up-tempo and was created with the idea of a summer festival taking place in a metal village where everyone forms a circle to celebrate the festival.Speaking of the track, Morello shared: “I am a big fan of Babymetal, a band that is both power rocking and constantly surprising with dizzying musical twists and turns.

Turnstile had the honour of throwing the first pitch at the Orioles baseball game on Tuesday, August 8 in their hometown of Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Orioles game against the Houston Astros was held at Oriole Park in Camden Yards. Turnstile walked out to the mound with guitarist Pat McCrory throwing the ceremonial first pitch.

Rita Ora has finally confirmed that she got married to New Zealand director Taika Waititi last summer. The international superstar singer has mostly kept her relationship and subsequent engagement to the Marvel key player down low over the last few years, save for a few red carpet appearances here and there. And when it came to the couple's wedding, Rita was so determined to avoid addressing the speculation that she allowed the media to continually guess her wedding date.

Over the last two months we’ve been swooning over the beauty looks that the Love Island contestants gave us, from strong red lips and smokey eyes to glossy legs and spa-worthy skincare. With the contestants officially back in the UK and the villa’s doors closed until next season, we’ve been looking for something to fill the Love Island-shaped hole in our beauty routines.

Incoming Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund has confirmed how his new supporters should pronounce his surname ahead of completing his transfer to Old Trafford.

Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef announced their separation on July 5th through a public statement, and although Ricky has been seen out and about, his ex has kept a low profile. Still, some outlets could locate Yosef and ask him if there were any updates regarding their relationship status.Reporters from “Hoy día” ran into Ricky’s ex and asked if they “Are still together, or are getting divorced?” As informed by Quien, Jwan replied with a smile, “Everything is fine, this is not a good place for this.”The reporter then apologized for their approach and asked about the family.