Councillors agree to increase their own pay by more than 20 per cent in controversial move

This week’s panel discussion featured Michael Shellenberger, a California gubernatorial candidate, cofounder of the California Peace Coalition, and author of San Fransicko: W,hy Progressives Ruin Cities; and Douglas Murray, columnist for the New York Post and The Sun, and author of War on the West: How to Prevail in the Age of Unreason.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticWhen Ryan Adams took to the stage of Carnegie Hall in May for a sold-out show, his first public one in nearly four years, he received a standing ovation when he walked onto the stage that, by some accounts, lasted several minutes. The actual length of the ovation (and several that are said to have followed over the next three hours) is undocumented because, apparently, there were no journalists on hand.

Mario Falcone is gearing up to wed Becky Miesener this week after the couple were forced to postpone their wedding plans twice.To kick off the long awaited wedding celebrations the couple threw a lavish party for their nearest and dearest in the stunning surroundings of Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Despite Mario announcing he had a health scare just a week before the couple’s jetted off to Italy ahead of their big day, he showed no signs of letting an illness keep him down.Taking to social media to document the evening, Mario, 34, showed off what he and Becky, 33, wore for their “white party”.

Simone Johnson is ready to make her WWE debut.

Simone Johnson has chosen her wrestling name!

Boris Johnson is set to make an announcement that could pave the way for increased use of imperial measurements after the UK’s break with the European Union, reports have said. The government is preparing to open a consultation into how to further incorporate imperial measurements in Britain, the PA news agency understands.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. MasterClass, the popular e-learning platform that taps celebrities and newsmakers to teach online classes, has unveiled a new deal in an effort to shore up subscriptions throughout the summer.The latest MasterClass deal gets college students three months of courses for only $1. The “Summer of Learning” promotion  launched today and will only be available for 24 hours.

WATCH: Jessica Mauboy speaks following her engagementAs a newbie coach on the set of The Voice Australia alongside veteran stars Keith Urban, Rita Ora and Guy Sebastian, the musician readily admits she was a bundle of nerves.“When I started working on this show, I was way outside of my comfort zone. I was terrified,” the 32-year-old performer and reality star admitted to WHO last August.But fast-forward 12 months and the hit maker has definitely got her groove back.“The second time aroundI am much more confident,” she tells us in a chat from the set during a filming break.Jess is back on The Voice and feeling better than ever.“I am more across the rules and how to help my singers bring out the best in themselves, which is what it’s really all about.”The ARIA winner’s relationship withher mega-talented superstar fellow coaches has also changed along the way.“We’ve had so much fun together this time around, now we know each other a little better,” Mauboy explains.“Keith is hilarious; he is always cracking jokes.

The final episode of This Is Us is set to air tonight and we have discovered the salary information for the cast.

RELEASESSuede have announced that they will release their ninth album, ‘Autofiction’, on 16 Sep. “’Autofiction’ is our punk record”, says Brett Anderson. “No whistles and bells.

The second season of HBO Max’s unscripted spinoff series Hard Knocks in Season will feature the Arizona Cardinals and their exciting young quarterback Kyler Murray. The streamer is teaming with NFL Films for the docuseries, which  will launch in November.

The latest “New Rules” editorial at the beginning of Bill Maher‘s late-night Friday talk show is drawing a lot of attention online on Saturday morning.

Rachel Riley looked the picture of happiness as she stepped out with her husband Pasha Kovalev on Thursday night.MORE: Rachel Riley raises eyebrows with latest tweet after Anne Robinson's Countdown exitThe couple, who are parents to two young daughters, were among the special guests at the Tusk Ball which took place at Hintze Hall, in the Natural History Museum and was held in honour to raise money for the wildlife and people of Africa.WATCH: Rachel Riley gushes about being a mum-of-twoDressed in the colours of Ukraine's national flag, Rachel happily stopped and posed for photos with her Strictly Come Dancing star husband, who looked suave in an all-black tux.Exclusive: Rachel Riley talks family life with Pasha KovalevREAD: Rachel Riley reflects on heartache of suffering a miscarriage last yearThey were joined by the likes of royal supporters Zara Tindall and her brother Peter Phillips, as well as celebrities such as Deborah Meaden and Jack Savoretti, many of whom are long-term supporters of the charity.Rachel's sighting comes after she made headlines for commenting on her relationship with former Countdown colleague Anne Robinson and for suggesting Strictly is "fixed". Rachel and Pasha at the Tusk Ball on ThursdayEarlier this month, it was announced that Colin Murray would be stepping in as Anne's temporary replacement as Countdown host.

Made in Chelsea stars Maeva D'Ascanio and James Taylor are engaged, it has been revealed.The couple are set to marry after James, 27, proposed to Maeva, 30, a month ago during a romantic break away in Rome. News of their engagement comes a week after Maeva’s proposal to James was rejected by him in dramatic scenes aired on Made in Chelsea. “This is everything Maeva has ever wanted,” a source close to the pair told Daily Mail.

A family affair! While Christina Hall (née Haack), was busy building houses on her and ex-husband Tarek El Moussa’s hit HGTV show, Flip or Flop, she was also creating a home in real life — one made up of a lot of love … and a lot of moving parts.