James Blunt’s music deployed in New Zealand to repel COVID protesters

A number of Scots are among 450 people arrested in the UK after police uncovered an online platform where pictures and videos of child sexual abuse were being shared.

18 years after 13 Going on 30, Jennifer Garner, 49, and Mark Ruffalo, 54, are back together on the big screen. The pair star in the new time-traveling film The Adam Project on Netflix, where they play a married couple opposite Ryan Reynolds and Zoe Saldana. The whole cast attended the New York premiere on February 28 and Jen and Mark gushed about finally reuniting long after their days as Jenna and Matt in their beloved rom-com.

John Mayer has tested positive for COVID-19 a second time, leading to the next four shows on his ‘Sob Rock’ tour being pushed back to May.The songster shared his diagnosis overnight (February 25), confirming that alongside himself, several members in his band have also wound up with the virus. It comes just days after Mayer’s touring drummer tested positive, with Questlove stepping in to fill his role at the band’s New York City gig.Whelp.

Many have heard the names Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the mountaineer from New Zealand and Nepal who in 1953 were the first men to summit Mt. Everest. Climbing enthusiasts will have heard about Japan’s Junko Tabei, who was the first woman to reach the highest point on Earth in 1975.

Byron Baes. Set to premiere soon, let's take a look at the hottest new Netflix series.WATCH: Byron Baes | Official TrailerByron Bay was once known as a sleepy coastal surf town.

Salma Hayek took to Instagram to share a special tribute, and was inundated with words of encouragement from fans in return.MORE: Salma Hayek stuns in very rare picture with husband François-Henri for Valentine's DayAmid the announcement that Queen Elizabeth has contracted COVID-19, the actress paid her respects to the monarch with a new photo shared to her 20 million followers. The get well soon message featured a photo of Salma with a large portrait of the Queen hanging above her.WATCH: Salma and daughter Valentina make surprising confession about London homeMORE: Who is looking after the Queen as she isolates with COVID-19 at Windsor Castle?The Mexico native wrote in her caption: "Long live the Queen. Wishing #QueenElizabeth a swift recovery from Covid." She also added her usual translation in Spanish, and tagged the Royal Family's official Instagram account in the caption.Fans welcomed the tribute and commended the House of Gucci star for it, writing: "God save the Queen," and: "How precious Salma," as well as even: "Two queens in one picture."A post shared by Salma Hayek Pinault (@salmahayek)Salma's tribute to the QueenMORE: Salma Hayek overjoyed as she celebrates happy news close to her heartMORE: The Queen receives good news as she recovers from COVID-19 at Windsor CastleThe image featured a serious Salma looking impossibly chic in a navy blue suit with a ruffled lilac shirt underneath.

The Legend Of Zelda: Majora’s Mask is coming to the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass next week, Nintendo announced alongside a trailer.This time travel take on The Legend Of Zelda releases on February 25, and is available alongside other classic Nintendo 64 titles as part of the Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack subscription.With the announcement that the 3DS and Wii U eShops will be closing down in 2023, playing Majora’s Mask on the Nintendo Switch will soon become the only modern way to purchase the game from Nintendo, as the Wii U Virtual Console and 3DS remake versions will no longer be available.In a now deleted Q&A section on the announcement, Nintendo said it has “no plans to offer classic content in other ways [outside of Nintendo Switch Online]”. This has caused quite a concern for many fans that want simple ways to play legacy titles.When the next Zelda Nintendo 64 game hits the subscription service next week, many players may need to be cautious, as both The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time and Mario Kart 64 launched on the service with major emulation issues.Ocarina Of Time had issues reported of input lag, and incorrect rendering of fog and reflective elements in the game as well.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorIn the entertainment industry, the name WetaFX is synonymous with high-end visual effects. CEO Prem Akkaraju wants to make the firm, founded by filmmakers Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, a marquee name for original content as well.As he explains on the latest episode of Variety podcast “Strictly Business,” Akkaraju has helped reorganize the company’s operations to facilitate growth in content production, marking the next evolution of the New Zealand-based VFX company that at present employs about 2,000 people.“We’re a household name in the households that make movies,” Akkaraju said.

New Zealand has voted to protect LGBTQ youth from so-called “conversion therapy.”In an almost unanimous vote, the New Zealand Parliament voted 112 to eight in favour of banning the controversial  practice. So-called “conversion therapy” is the discredited and dangerous practice that is intended to change, often by force, a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. The New Zealand Herald reported that it is now an offence to “perform conversion practices on a child or young person aged under 18, or on someone with impaired decision-making capacity. Such offences would be subject to up to three years’ imprisonment, and up to five years where it has caused serious harm, irrespective of age.”Leader of End Conversion Therapy NZ Shaneel Lal tweeted, “The ban on conversion therapy is a win for humanity, not just the queer community.

Authorities in New Zealand have a unique way of dealing with protestors.

Outlander stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish delighted fans by sharing some sneak peeks as they film Men in Kilts in New Zealand.

Covid-19 vaccine mandates, were initially bombarded with Barry Manilow's greatest hits - plus the 1990s dance tune Macarena in a bid to send them home. But then the singer, who had a huge hit with You're Beautiful in 2004, stepped in.

“Men in Kilts” is returning for a second season, with stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish exploring a whole new continent.