People are being asked to rent out rooms in their home for patients coming out of hospital. The scheme, run by a private company, is being trialled in Stockport.
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EXCLUSIVE: Ruvé and Neal McDonough’s The McDonough Company has secured film and TV rights to Brass & Unity: One Woman’s Journey through the Hell of Afghanistan and Back, an inspirational memoir from combat veteran Kelsi Sheren, which will be released by Knox Press on July 11.
Brass & Unity delves into Sheren’s experience as a five-foot tall female artillery gunner going into battle and coming out a broken soldier, forced to rediscover her purpose in life. Sheren served with Canadian, American, and British armed forces, deploying to Afghanistan in 2009 at age 19, and upon being sent home with PTSD, embarked on a new war with herself.From the depths of despair, broken and suicidal, though, she emerged stronger than ever. Finding respite in a jewelry business that utilized spent shell casings, along with brain treatment, psychedelics, and regaining a combat community, Sheren not only survived but continues to thrive — and works tirelessly to spread the word and help others.
Sheren now hosts a podcast, also titled Brass & Unity, which brings in notable guests from all career paths and walks of life to discuss issues of mental health. She also runs the successful jewelry and eyewear brand of the same name, which puts 20% of its net profits toward helping vets suffering from PTSD, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
“Ruvé and I are very excited to bring the story of Kelsi Sheren’s life to the screen. And we couldn’t be more excited to have the launch of her book coming out to coincide with preproduction on our project,” actor-producer Neal McDonough told Deadline. “To be the only female in an all male platoon in Afghanistan and what she went through is truly a project about bravery, faith, and never giving up hope.
People are being asked to rent out rooms in their home for patients coming out of hospital. The scheme, run by a private company, is being trialled in Stockport.
Highway works being crammed in before the end of the financial year has turned March into the ‘month of madness’ for motorists and buses, a councillor says.
A former social club near Wigan town centre could be transformed into 27 new affordable homes.
Halle Berry’s daughter is 15!
Deadites are everywhere in Lee Cronin’s newest film Evil Dead Rise. Taking place in cosmopolitan Los Angeles, these wacky demons still cause high-rise havoc in the modern era. Also written by Cronin, a true fan of the franchise, the movie stars Alyssa Sutherland, Lilly Sullivan, Morgan Davies, Gabriele Echols and Nell Fisher. It is interesting seeing these stories shift from a male to female perspective, showing that women can also be heroes of the supernatural as well.
Noel and Sue Radford have announced that the family is “taking a break” from filming. Noel and Sue, who are proud parents to 22 children (and counting), shared the news on the family’s Facebook page as they thanked fans for their ongoing support. “We just want to say a huge thank you for all the love and support you’ve shown throughout our series, we truly appreciate each and every comment and message we’ve received so thank you,” Sue and Noel began.
Liam Gallagher has bought Noel Edmonds’ mansion near Cannes on the French Riviera, it has been reported.According to The Sun, the former Oasis frontman turned soloist bought the three-floor, six-bedroom property for £3million this month.TV presenter Edmonds (Deal Or No Deal, Noel’s House Party) is said to have listed the house for £4million in 2018 before moving to New Zealand.The mansion – located in Grasse, the world’s perfume capital – reportedly features numerous engravings of Edmonds’ first name, which he shares with Liam’s estranged brother and former bandmate Noel Gallagher.“Liam’s been telling mates, ‘I’ve bought Mr Blobby’s house’,” a source said. “Him and [fiancé and manager] Debbie [Gwyther] plan to put their own stamp on it.
Niall Horan made a surprise appearance at the Country To Country festival at London’s O2 last night (March 10) – check out footage below.It was the first time he performed live in front of a crowd since 2021.Country To Country festival is Europe’s largest country music festival and is taking place at London’s O2 this weekend with similar events at Dublin’s 3 Arena and The OVO Hydro in Glasgow. Yesterday saw performances from the likes of Thomas Rhett, Jordan Davis and Lainey Wilson.However during the night, Niall Horan made a surprise appearance with Rhett to perform his 2017 single ‘Slow Hands’.
Netflix’s Emmy-winning Sweet Tooth is expanding its series regular cast for Season 2. Naledi Murray (The Undoing), Neil Sandilands (The Flash) and Marlon Williams (A Star Is Born) who all recurred in Season 1 have been promoted to series regulars, and Christopher Sean Cooper Jr. (Circle Of Sisters Expo) and Yonas Kibreab (Blood Moon) have joined as new series regulars for the second season of the fantasy drama.
Snow is expected to fall across Greater Manchester tomorrow as temperatures dip below freezing.
EXCLUSIVE: Lana Turner’s mobster boyfriend Johnny Stompanato was allegedly stabbed to death in her house by her daughter Cheryl Crane in 1958.
Steve Howey is leaving the door open for a reboot!The star told ET's Nischelle Turner that he'd be open to revisiting his character, Van Montgomery, in a new series if Reba McEntire was down to do it.«Yeah, I mean, I don't even know because when I played Van on that show, I was in my early 20s,» Howey said. «And to see where Van is now and where the family is, I mean I would do anything. Reba says, 'Jump,' and I'll say, 'How high?'»The actor's relationship with McEntire has remained strong ever since the sitcom ended in 2007 after six seasons.
Tributes have been pouring in for Lord Tom Pendry, a former MP of Stalybridge and Hyde, following his tragic death aged 88. Lord Tom was the Member of Parliament for the area for 31 years, from 1970 until 2001, and also served as the Northern Ireland Office Minister.
Reba McEntire has had a very good week! The singer had not one, but two reasons to celebrate and delighted her fans with both personal and professional news. On Wednesday, the country music star was named as a Mega Mentor on the singing show The Voice when it returns for season 23. Reba will advise Blake Shelton and his fellow coaches, Kelly Clarkson (who is her former daughter-in-law), Chance the Rapper, Niall Horan and their team members ahead of the Knockout Rounds.WATCH: Reba McEntire reveals how she met boyfriend Rex LinnShe starred on the show back in 2011 and was even asked to be a permanent judge, but turned down the opportunity as she didn't want to be tied down to a longtime project. Away from the spotlight, Reba also had reason to celebrate at home as her son, Shelby Blackstock, had a birthday. SEE: Reba McEntire's former $5m Nashville home is now a five-star resort – see insideREAD: Reba McEntire admits she was in a 'tailspin' after heartbreaking death of her momThe professional race car driver turned 33 on February 23, and his famous mom took to Instagram to wish him a happy birthday. A post shared by Reba (@reba)Reba paid tribute to her son Shelby and called him her 'best accomplishment'Alongside several images of Shelby as a child and today, she wrote: "Happy birthday Shelby! Best accomplishment I’ve ever done in my life! Love you so much."Fans loved the look into her private life and commented: "HBD Shel’billy! You’re a keeper…& mom’s right: You’re a pretty cool dude," and, "Happy Birthday Shelby. Great kid.
Ellie Goulding addressed the viral rumor that she cheated on Ed Sheeran with Niall Horan and the “trauma” that it caused her.
Ellie Goulding is ready to put the rumors to rest. The 36-year-old singer is opening up about the trauma she experienced from rumors that she cheated on Ed Sheeran with Niall Horan.Goulding speaks with about the hurt she felt from cheating allegations, and insists she never even dated Sheeran. «It's fascinating how many people are interested in that.
It’s Blake Shelton’s final season on “The Voice” — so it’s only fitting that the Mega Mentor is a country music legend!
Blake Shelton's final season on — so it's only fitting that the Mega Mentor is a country music legend!NBC announced on Wednesday that Reba McEntire will serve as the Mega Mentor for the upcoming season 23, advising Shelton and his fellow coaches — Kelly Clarkson and newcomers Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan — and their team members ahead of the Knockout Rounds.It's a full-circle moment for McEntire, who served as Shelton's Battle Round Advisor during the singing competition's very first season back in 2011.Of course, Shelton isn't the only coach McEntire has a connection with — she's also very close with Clarkson, her former daughter-in-law and frequent duet partner.Season 23 will also see some changes to the competition, with the addition of a «Playoff Pass» in the Battle Rounds, which allows both artists to advance — and the winner to skip the Knockout Round and head straight to the Playoffs. Each coach will still have a steal in both the Battle and Knockout Rounds, and the return of the Playoff Round will see the top 20 artists going head-to-head to determine who will make it to the live shows.Season 23 premieres on March 6, with the Battle Rounds commencing on March 27, the Playoffs on May 1 and the live shows on May 15.McEntire previously revealed that she'd turned down an offer to become a coach on, explaining that she didn't want to be tied down to a long-term project when she has so much on her plate already.
Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent Reba McEntire will join “The Voice” as a mega mentor for Season 23, Variety has learned. McEntire joins the A-list lineup of coaches Chance the Rapper, Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan and Blake Shelton for the new season that premieres on Mar. 6 on NBC. Season 23 is Shelton’s final season. He has been part of the musical competition show from the very beginning, as the only coach who has remained for the entirety of the show’s run. Having McEntire on board brings another country superstar into the show’s mix. It also marks McEntire’s return to “The Voice,” as she served as a Battle Advisor to Team Blake during the show’s inaugural season in 2011. Now, having her back on the series as Shelton coaches his final group of artists and bids farewell to the competition is a fitting full circle reunion.
Reba McEntire is joining Season 23 of NBC‘s The Voice.