Oldham council leader blames Labour loss on Gaza war being 'exploited and manipulated by bad actors'

In a new shoot and interview former Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan has opened up on OnlyFans and whether she would join the online platform. Helen, who regularly posts sultry lingerie shots on her Instagram, addressed whether she'd follow in the footsteps of former Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn, 42, who has reportedly made over £700,00 from selling her content. Helen, who has received calls from fans to join OnlyFans, responded: "Ahh, I love Sarah.

Meredith Woerner Deputy Editor, Variety.com The reigning Queen of Comic-Con and the ultimate science fiction superstar, Sigourney Weaver, might be gearing up to conquer yet another interstellar franchise. Weaver is in talks to join the cast of the Star Wars film, “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” Variety has confirmed.

Sigourney Weaver is in talks to return to space for a key role in the next Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu.

James Laurenson, the British actor whose 50-year career included roles in Coronation Street, Midsomer Murders and The Crown, had died. He was 84.

Eurovision 2024 entrant Joost Klein has been placed under investigation by the contest’s organisers due to an unexplained “incident”.The singer was not allowed to perform his song ‘Europapa’ during the final dress rehearsal in Malmö, Sweden on Friday (May 10), and it is currently unknown whether he will be able to perform in the grand final on Saturday (May 11).The European Broadcasting Union said in a statement: “We are currently investigating an incident that was reported to us involving the Dutch artist. He will not be rehearsing until further notice.“We have no further comment at this time and will update in due course.”Klein’s most recent public appearance was during the flag parade at the start of the Friday rehearsal, but he did not appear during his performance slot approximately 30 minutes later.Klein is scheduled to perform in the fifth slot in the ceremony, one place before Israel’s Eden Golan.

Councillor Arooj Shah has unanimously re-elected as leader of the Oldham Labour Group. It means she has secured her continued role as leader of the council until May 22.

TV presenter Susanna Reid has revealed how she feels about being single and bringing up her three sons in a new interview.The Good Morning Britain host is mum to Sam, 22, Finn, 20, and 18 year old Jack, from her previous 16 year relationship with former BBC sports journalist Dominic Cotton, and currently two of her boys live at home with her. While Susanna and Dominic remain friends as well as co-parents, Susanna, in an interview with Bella Magazine, firmly commented that she is single and said: “I’m perfectly happy with my own company.” “I talk to people all day.

Game Of Thrones, has died at the age of 74.Gelder’s passing was confirmed on social media via his partner Ben Daniels. Daniels wrote in a lengthy post on Instagram: “It is with huge huge sadness and a heavy heart broken into a million pieces that I’m leaving this post to announce the passing of my darling husband and life partner Ian Gelder.”Daniels revealed that Gelder had been “diagnosed with bile duct cancer in December” and that he had stopped work to take care of Gelder but “neither of us had any idea that it would all be so fast”.A post shared by Ben (@bendanielsss)Daniels added: “He was a wonderful wonderful actor and everyone who worked with him was touched by his heart and light.”On Game Of Thrones, Gelder played Kevan Lannister, the younger brother of Lord Tywin Lannister.

Eurovision organisers have defended their decision not to boycott Israel over the war in Gaza.It comes ahead of the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden this Saturday (May 11).There have been several calls to boycott the competition from various countries. Over 1,000 Swedish artists called for Israel to be banned this year, such as Robyn, Fever Ray, and First Aid Kit, whilst over 1,400 Finnish music industry professionals recently signed a petition to ban the country from taking part in the contest as well.In the buildup to the 2024 edition, individual artists such as Olly Alexander also faced calls to boycott the event.

Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise will return to host PBS‘ National Memorial Day Concert, to take place from the west lawn of the Capitol on May 26.

Michael Mosely has revealed the one vitamin he takes every day, despite not being a fan of supplements.

Labour has lost seats at councils across Greater Manchester and no longer holds a majority in Oldham. The party suffered losses, predominantly to independent candidates, in several areas where the war in Gaza was said to be a decisive factor for some voters.

Labour has lost its majority at Oldham council. The party which has been in power since 2011 no longer controls the council - but it could remain in charge as the largest party.

Voters in Oldham have had their say in the 2024 local elections.

Louise Thompson has admitted that being "fit and in shape" is one of the reasons she "survived." Earlier this month, the Made in Chelsea star - who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2018 and suffered a haemorrhage in 2021 after giving birth to her first child, Leo - revealed she recently had a stoma bag fitted after years of health struggles. To update her fans on how she's doing - and to illustrate what 'health' now means to her - the 34 year old shared a throwback video from a holiday to Antigua.

physical media like DVDs and Blu-rays remains robust, transcending mere nostalgia. These formats offer a tangible, personal connection to the artistry of film and television—a curated collection that one can physically handle, showcase, and possess.

Google is strengthening advertising ties with major media companies amid a broader push into ad-supported streaming.

Billie Eilish has announced a ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ 2024-2025 UK, North America, Europe and Australian world tour. Check out dates and ticket details below.In support of her upcoming third studio album ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT‘ – which is set for release on May 17 and available for pre-order / pre-save here – Eilish will embark on a massive world tour.Kicking off on September 29 at the Centre Videotron in Québec, the ‘Bad Guy’ singer will make her way across North America through the end of December 2024.

Ellise Shafer Billie Eilish is embarking on a world tour in support of her forthcoming third album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” set for release on May 17. The Live Nation-produced tour will kick off in September in Quebec and continue through North America until December.

A dad who shed four and a half stone after joining a weight loss football club says he 'loved being fat' and misses Greggs.