Michael Gove slammed for suggesting Covid-19 was 'man-made' at inquiry

Love Island star Indiyah Polack has been hit with backlash on social media after visiting an elephant sanctuary in Bali, with fans branding it "disappointing" and "cruel". Indiyah, 25, has been holidaying in Bali with her boyfriend, fellow Love Islander Dami Hope, 27, after he surprised her with the lavish trip for her birthday.The couple have continued to document their travels on social media, after amassing a huge fanbase thanks to their Love Island stint in 2022.

Police are continuing to search for a missing teenager who was last seen in Manchester city centre four days ago.

Billie Eilish has sung two songs as the final musical guest of 2023 for Saturday Night Live – watch the footage below.The popstar visited Studio 8H last night (December 16) to give two intimate performances. Eilish opened with her Barbie soundtrack hit ‘What Was I Made For’, which was recently nominated for a Golden Globe.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music The last “Saturday Night Live” of the year is always a special occasion, and 2023 was no exception: Billie Eilish performed the television debut of “What Was I Made For?,” written and recorded for Greta Gerwig’s summer blockbuster “Barbie.” Eilish was accompanied by her brother/ collaborator Finneas and jazz bassist Christian McBride, as well as a six-piece string ensemble. “What Was I Made For?” was introduced by Gerwig who appeared on stage alongside this week’s host (and “Barbie” costar) Kate McKinnon in a joyful embrace.

Good Omens has been renewed for a third and final season on Amazon Prime Video.The fantasy-comedy series, based on the book by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, follows Michael Sheen’s angel Aziraphale and David Tennant’s demon Crowley. Season two ended with the pair going their separate ways, but it’s clear there’s still more story to tell.“I’m so happy finally to be able to finish the story Terry and I plotted in 1989 and in 2006,” Gaiman told Radio Times, before teasing what to expect from the final season.“Terry was determined that if we made Good Omens for television, we could take the story all the way to the end.

Netflix’s “The Standups,” she says, “My youngest son got a d – – k now. I didn’t know that.”The Emmy-nominated actress and comedian, who portrays principal Ava Coleman on the hit ABC show, has two sons, but not much else is known about them. “I didn’t know.

“annual impact” achievements over the last 12 months.Their clip came just after Kate Middleton dropped her own snap of herself and kids, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, at a baby bank.The children helped the Princess of Wales, 41, fold clothes and sort through donations for the needy in the clip.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s video for their charity, meanwhile, showed off the former actress’ visit to the Fisher House Foundation in LA as well as her appearance in New York for World Mental Health Day.Coincidence?Some fans on social media noticed the sneaky same-day clip debut.“Apparently they released it to show up, Kate. Are the entire British media and RF suffering from an inferiority complex? Does every day in December belong to kate? Can Harry and Meghan put out a video that has nothing to do with Kate, because, in all honesty, it doesn’t?” a fan asked on X, formerly Twitter.“Harry and Meghan release video showing Archewell ‘annual impact.’ Come on, who’s copying who?” someone else wondered.Another person added: “I find them releasing a video weird.

Billie Eilish has said her song ‘What Was I Made For’ is one of her “best vocal performances I’ve ever given”.In an interview with Vanity Fair, Eilish has opened up about the making of her song, which she wrote for the Barbie soundtrack.Eilish said she “had this exact vision for what I wanted it to sound like, and I got it there.” She described aiming for whispery, “heartbroken” vocals, saying that singing in a belted or “choral” style didn’t fit the song.“I feel really proud,” she continued. “If I can be honest, I feel like it’s one of my best vocal performances I’ve ever given.”Brother and producer Finneas, however, said the singer was “harsh” on herself about the performance.

Kim Kardashian has been criticised for selling a used and faded designer bag for a whopping £24,000. The reality star often posts pre-loved clothes and accessories on the family's website, Kardashian Kloset, where fans can buy them at discounted prices.

The huge canopy erected for Chanel's Manchester fashion show will be coming down - but may not be lost forever, the Manchester Evening News has learned.

New money, suit and tie — or in this case, a Kansas City Chiefs fit!

Asda will be opening 34 new Express stores across the UK before Christmas - including four in the Greater Manchester area. Eight of the new stores opened their doors to the public today.

The Blind Side’s Touchy family have shared texts from Michael Oher which they are claiming he was demanding millions from them.NFL star Oher and his adopted family rose to fame following the release of the 2009 film, The Blind Side starring Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw. The film was based on Oher’s life and how he rose to fame as a football star with the help of the Tuohy family, who took him in when he was homeless.Oher claims he was under the impression that he had been adopted by the family, but its since been revealed that it was a conservatorship agreement and not an adoptive one.The agreement, signed by Oher when he was 18-years-old, allowed the Tuohy family to control his finances.In a lawsuit filed earlier this year, Oher accused the Tuohys of “tricking him” to signing the documentation and alleged that they they used the movie as a way of making millions from him.Lawyers for the family have described the claims as “hurtful and absurd”, claiming that it was “transparently ridiculous” that they had tried to profit off him.

The English National Opera (ENO) will be coming to Greater Manchester. The globally-renowned company, which is currently based in London's West End, has announced that it is now working with local leaders on a plan to make the city-region its main home by 2029.

Netflix and Adam McKay are putting an end to a forthcoming project.

Kristin Cavallari has a hot take.

Netflix stand-up special “Armageddon.”In a clip Gervais posted to his social media pages last week, he jokes about making videos for sick children via the Make-A-Wish Foundation.“I’ve been doing a lot of video messages recently for terminally ill children,” Gervais explains. “Only if they request it, obviously.

Singer and actress Molly Rainford has opened up to OK! about her romance with fellow Strictly Come Dancing star Tyler West, revealing that their relationship didn’t start how “everyone thinks” it did. Molly, 23, rose to fame at the young age of 11, and since then she has gone on to show she is not only amazing at singing and acting, but also dancing - after finishing as a runner-up in last year's Strictly. After first meeting Tyler when they both featured as dance contestants on the BBC show, they are now in a blossoming relationship - which she's explained actually started out as just friends.

“The Golden Bachelor,” star Gerry Turner 72, made his choice between Minnesota native Leslie Fhima, 64, and New Jersey’s Theresa Nist, 70. In the end, Turner went with Nist.However, amid reports that he had an alleged secret girlfriend, his runner-up contestant claimed that he “lied” to her.

The Hollywood community is in a state of shock and mourning for Michael Latt, the Lead With Love chief exec who was murdered on his doorstep Monday night.