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Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Emmy for his role in the groundbreaking TV miniseries Roots and an Oscar for An Officer and a Gentleman, died last night in Santa Monica. He was 87.

Kate Middleton shocked the world on Friday when she announced she had been diagnosed with cancer.The royal mum of three explained that the cancer was discovered following her abdominal surgery, and she is now undergoing treatment, sharing that she is having "preventative chemotherapy." The treatment, known formally as adjuvant chemotherapy, is a course of anti-cancer drugs that is given to mop up any cancer cells that might remain in the body after primary cancer treatment, which is usually surgical removal of a tumour. Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that kills cancer cells and prevents the disease from coming back.There are many types of chemotherapy, but the most common are tablets and liquids that are put directly into the vein.

Jordan North, the popular radio presenter, has always been quite private about his love life. However, he once surprised fans by revealing a cheeky secret about his bedroom antics on air.Today, it was announced that Jordan, who hails from York, will be joining the Capital FM Breakfast Show after a decade on BBC Radio 1. He'll be replaced by former Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing.The station praised Jordan for his hilarious and entertaining moments on air over the years, saying he's been an inspiration to younger presenters.

A waitress has had her ‘week made’ after being tipped a gig ticket to see one of her favourite bands. Katie Wood, 23, from York, was working her regular shift at Northern Soul Grilled Cheese in the Northern Quarter yesterday (February 16) when she was tipped a ticket to see The 1975 by an American family bowled over by her service.

Giggs, Chase & Status, Rico Nasty, Skream, Benga and more.Yesterday (January 23), the electronic music promoters and livestream platform announced the second edition of its world tour, which will make stops in 25 cities across the globe, including Amsterdam, Bogota, New Delhi, Lagos, London, Mumbai, New York, São Paolo, Seoul, Shanghai and Toronto. A full list of the confirmed dates on the world tour can be found below and on Boiler Room’s official website.A post shared by Boiler Room (@boilerroomtv)Alongside the world tour’s dates, Boiler Room has also announced the first wave of acts who will play for the events.

Taylor Swift‘s friendship with fellow Chiefs WAG Brittany Mahomes appears to be getting stronger and stronger!

Shed Seven have got the birthday present of their dreams - their first No1 album.

Helen Skelton and Richie Myler have reportedly signed their divorce papers, 19 months after announcing their split. The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 40, and Richie, 33, tied the knot in 2013, and welcomed three children together, splitting just four months after the birth of their youngest daughter, Elsie Kate.

The UK’s film and TV industry is “failing employees” in its approach to tackling sexual harassment six years on from #MeToo, according to a first-of-its-kind study.

Friends of a tragic university student have spoken of the devastating moment they messaged him hoping to meet up over the summer break, not knowing he had been killed.

Aramide Tinubu Fairytales can easily bend and twist into nightmares, which is the core sentiment of Apple TV+’s adaptation of Victor LaValle’s award-winning novel, “The Changeling.” In the series, a young father, Apollo Kagwa (LaKeith Stanfield), embarks on a desperate search for his wife, Emma Valentine (Clark Backo), after she vanishes following a horrific incident shortly after the birth of their first child. Lavalle, who narrates this eight-episode series, set his book in New York City — across decades and realms, infusing Norwegian fairy tales with elements from the Black American experience, Ugandan traditions and magical folklore.

As thousands made their way down Deansgate and towards Manchester’s Gay Village as part of this year’s huge Manchester Pride parade on Saturday, one float came to a temporary halt for a very special reason.

A woman accused of helping to plot the alleged murder of a man she’d been on a Tinder date with looked up details of his home online because she was ‘nosy’, a trial heard. Rachel Fulstow spent a fifth day being questioned about the killing of electrician Liam Smith in court.

Police have confirmed a body was found in the search for Louise Brown.

A couple on trial accused of murder wanted to ‘maim’ and ‘disfigure’ a dad who was shot dead and then doused in acid, a trial has heard. Liam Smith, 38, was found dead outside his home in Wigan after being shot in the face before having sulfuric acid and then soda crystals poured on him, a jury has been told.

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Snail Mail joined Weezer onstage to perform two tracks at their recent New York City show – check out footage below.Snail Mail – real name Lindsey Jordan – joined the California rock band onstage at their Forest Hills Stadium show in Queens, New York on Thursday (July 13), where they performed single ‘El Scorcho’ and b-side ‘I Just Threw Out The Love Of My Dreams’ from 1996 album ‘Pinkerton’.Footage shared to Jordan’s Instagram showed her rehearsing with frontman Rivers Cuomo and guitarist Brian Bell, simply captioning the post “thanks for having me @weezer” with a crying emoji and love heart.Check out footage of the performance below.A post shared by LJ (@snailmail)A post shared by LJ (@snailmail)Last month, Weezer finally made good on their promise to bring viral TikTok user Evan Marsalli onstage to perform ‘Buddy Holly’ with them.Marsalli played ‘Buddy Holly’ every day for 990 days on TikTok before Cuomo invited him out to a show.The previous month, Weezer become the latest band to show their support for the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike, performing the same track on the picket line.Snail Mail, meanwhile, has been busy with her own string of recent team-ups and covers.

An electrician who was 'lured' out of his home, shot in the face, and had acid poured over him was 'executed' in a 'well-orchestrated and executed plot' the jury at a murder trial was told today (Tuesday, July 11).

Kelly Rowland is spending time with Beyonce‘s mom ahead of the Fourth of July!

An urgent search is underway to find two missing schoolgirls from York.

Broadway’s biggest night is back! The 2023 Tony Awards were held on Sunday, June 11, at the United Palace in New York City’s Washington Heights.

When Manchester City take to the field in the Champions League final this evening, they will do so on the cusp of completing a historic treble.

Godfather of Harlem and a beloved member of the MGM+ and ABC Signature families,” MGM+ and ABC Signature said in a statement. “Working on the series was a labor of love for Paul who based the show in part on his family’s personal history.

Sierra Boggess is married!

alice + olivia teamed up with The Golden Pear in Southampton, Bridgehampton, and East Hampton, New York, to launch a stylish and delicious collaboration. The designer, whose pieces have been spotted on Meghan Markle, Beyonce, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gigi Hadid, Jessica Alba, and Katy Perry, partnered with the popular gourmet market, loved by Justin and Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, Robert Downey Jr., Molly Sims, and Conor McGregor, to create a special latte and cookies. The Staceface Vanilla Latte is made up of espresso, almond milk, vanilla-sweetened monk fruit, and topped with foam and cinnamon, and The Staceface sugar cookies make the perfect addition for some extra sweetness.Beyond enjoying the yummy drink and treat, customers can also enter to win prizes by taking a selfie with their coffee cup, tagging @aliceandolivia, and using the #StaceSelfie #GoldenSummer hashtags, or by scanning a QR code at any Golden Pear location.The available rewards on deck: Tickets to Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour concert, The Palm Tree Festival, and Governors Ball, gift packages from Too Faced, U Beauty, Sun Bum, The Slip, and Dermstore, workout classes from Melissa Wood Health and The Class by Taryn Toomy, a massage at Gurney's, an iPad, and more.If you can’t make it to The Hamptons, New Yorkers can join in on the fun by visiting The Golden Pear pop-up at the brand’s flagship store on Madison Avenue in New York City from Friday, May 19 to Sunday, May 21.  Check Out Rihanna's Most Standout Maternity Style Statements Beyoncé Kicks Off Renaissance World Tour in Glittering Style Met Gala Drama: The 14 Most Jaw-Dropping Moments to Ever Happen  

Everyone decent? Ryan Reynolds revealed he’s told Wrexham AFC player Ollie Palmer to wear a shirt while his wife Blake Lively and family come to visit the clubhouse.

Danna Paola is surprising her fans in the United States! The Mexican star is preparing for the continuation of her XT4S1S Tour, which includes dates in Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, and more.“Bringing my music live for the first time to the U.S. is a dream come true and it is a very big door for me at this time of my career,” she revealed to Rolling Stone.Danna shared the exciting news, following her sold-out shows in Mexico, “I can’t wait to see you and sing together for the first time.” The fan-favorite star will begin her tour on August 11, in San Jose, California.

Wrexham visit Torquay United on the final day of the season this weekend, one week after winning the National League title and confirming promotion to League Two.

A park an hour from Greater Manchester which inspired New York’s Central Park has received Government backing to win Unesco World Heritage status. Birkenhead Park in Merseyside is among seven sites in the running to join the prestigious list.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director The latest batch of production photos from the “Joker: Folie à Deux” set reveal Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix dancing on the Bronx staircase made famous in the first “Joker” movie. One of the more memorable scenes in the 2019 film featured Joaquin Phoenix dancing maniacally to Gary Glitter’s “Rock and Roll Part 2” while on a staircase near Shakespeare Avenue in the Bronx, New York. It appears “Joker: Folie à Deux” is putting its own spin on the staircase scene as Phoenix is now accompanied by Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn at the same location.

Blake Lively attended Wrexham AFC’s match Saturday to support husband Ryan Reynolds, who co-owns the soccer club. While cheering for Wrexham, Lively also made sure to have some fun with a fan.  As Lively was interacting with fans, one decided to video her, asking if she could send a message to his girlfriend.  Lively obliged, but it likely wasn’t what the Wrexham fan had in mind.

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds held his new baby as his wife Blake Lively took a sweet snap of their family on the pitch at Wrexham.The proud parents announced in February that they had welcomed their fourth child, without revealing the newborn's name or sex. Ryan, 46, was seen holding their new baby in his arms, who was all bundled up in a woolly hat and cream teddy bear onesie, as two of his daughters stood next to him in colourful outfits.The sweet picture was taken by mum Blake, 35, prior to the Vanarama National League match between Wrexham and York City at the Racecourse Ground.

the Dragon's beat York 3-0. The Hollywood actor and Deadpool star and his beautiful wife, were pictured at the historic stadium with their children. Ryan shares children James, eight, Betty, six, Inez, also three, and the newborn baby with the A Simple Favour actress, reports the Mirror.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster said that he is earning 'peanuts' at National League leaders Wrexham after he joined them earlier this week.

"In the foyer there were steps up to the canteen.