EA has teamed up with Marvel for a FIFA 23 Ultimate Team crossover that reimagines famous footballers as comic book superheroes.21 Heroes FIFA World Cup Ultimate Team items will undergo the treatment, with ex-footballers like Landon Donocan, Ricardo Carvalho and Yaya Touré included (via Eurogamer).So far EA has confirmed five footballers getting the hero treatment, along with their new aliases. The five superhero footballers are as follows:Each of the players in the crossover will get a unique Ultimate Team item with the start of FIFA 23’s World Cup game mode, with regular versions of the characters coming when FIFA 23 launches on September 30. FIFA 23 is coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC.These FUT Heroes Items will be a part of loot boxes in the game, which EA is sticking with in FIFA 23 despite the UK government demanding that developers and publishers do more to fight them, but stopping short of legislation.“We want to stop children going on spending sprees online without parental consent, spurred on by in-game purchases like loot-boxes,” said culture secretary Nadine Dorries.“Games companies and platforms need to do more to ensure that controls and age-restrictions are applied so that players are protected from the risk of gambling harms.
One in five UK nightclubs have closed in the last three years
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CEO of NTIA Michael Kill said in a statement: “Late night economy businesses were one of the quickest sectors to rebound during the financial crash many years ago, harbouring an abundance of resilience and entrepreneurial spirit.“It’s without a doubt that these businesses, particularly nightclubs, have a huge part to play in the regeneration of high streets in towns and cities across the UK.”“Beyond the generation of footfall through trade, domestic and international visitors to clubs support the local economy in secondary and tertiary purchases through accommodation, travel and retail.He continued: “It is also key to recognise that these businesses play a key part in people’s decision making process from choosing a University or College to influencing investment choices for businesses relocating or expanding, to accommodate for a young workforce.”“Not forgetting the important part they play in people’s, physical, mental and social well being.”He concluded: “The Government needs to recognise the economic, cultural, and community value of clubs and the wider night time economy. We must protect these businesses, using every means possible, and recognise their importance before it’s too late.”Labour’s Shadow Levelling Up Secretary, Lisa Nandy, said that reopening formerly loved nightclub spaces in struggling towns and city centres could help to revive the high streets and boost the economy.“Every single town has a lost nightclub they feel very strongly about – that was part of our history and our heritage,” she said.The impact of the COVID pandemic on the country’s nightlife sector has caused many establishments to face financial issues.
Sir David Attenborough to Host New Five-Part BBC Nature Series ‘Wild Isles’
K.J. Yossman Sir David Attenborough is set to host a new nature series for the BBC tentatively titled “Wild Isles.”The five-part series will introduce viewers to fauna and flora across Britain and Ireland, focusing on four main areas: woodlands, grasslands, freshwater and marine. Produced by Silverback Films and co-produced by The Open University, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the World Wildlife Fund, the series has been filmed over a period of three years in 4k with cutting edge technology including motion controlled time-lapse photography, low-light cameras and macro photography.Among the highlights viewers will see are Britain’s ancient oak trees, sea eagles, killer whales, wild horses and even a broomstick-riding bee.
Kasabian outselling the UK’s top five midweek albums combined with ‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria’
Kasabian are outselling this week’s top five albums combined with their recent LP ‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria’.The Leicester band are currently on course to top the UK albums chart with their first record in five years.It is currently outselling Beyoncé‘s ‘Renaissance’, Harry Styles‘ ‘Harry’s House’ and Ed Sheeran‘s ‘=’, according to the Official Charts Company.Kasabian previously topped the charts with 2017 LP ‘Crying Out Loud’, ’48:13′ in 2014, ‘Velociraptor!’ in 2011, ‘West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum’ in 2009 and ‘Empire’ in 2006.The record is Kasabian’s first full-length effort since the departure of ex-frontman Tom Meighan in 2020. Meighan was fired from the band after being convicted of assaulting his then-girlfriend-now-wife, Vikki Ager.
Heartbroken woman had to put down her five dogs as she's first in UK to contract ultra rare disease
A heartbroken grandmother was left with no choice but to put down her family's five dogs after becoming the first person in the UK to be diagnosed with a rare animal-borne disease, writes The Mirror.
Five ‘energy-draining’ household appliances and how much they add to your bill every day
The cap on energy bills could top an unprecedented £5,000 next year, according to the bleakest forecast yet for struggling households. Experts said that at Wednesday’s energy prices they expect that regulator Ofgem could be forced to set the cap at £5,038 per year for the average household in the three months beginning next April.
Investment into artists by UK record labels has doubled in last five years
Sam Fender, Wolf Alice, Arlo Parks, Dua Lipa, George Ezra, Glass Animals, Griff, Lewis Capaldi, Mabel, PinkPantheress and Rag N’ Bone Man.Recent BPI research also highlighted that the pool of talent is coming from across the nations and regions of the UK with nearly two-thirds of the past year’s most successful UK albums having been recorded by solo artists and groups from outside of London.More than 120 UK artists whose debut albums have been released since 2015, each amassed more than 100 million global audio streams last year, according to BPI analysis of data from Luminate (formerly MRC Data).
David Bowie Tops Sky Arts List of 50 Most Influential British Artists of The Last 50 Years
Naman Ramachandran Musician and actor David Bowie has topped a Sky Arts list celebrating the 50 most influential British artists of the last 50 years.Bowie was named most influential by judges as they commended his influence across the industry and ability to transcend a variety of mediums including music, film and fashion.A team of judges across music, film and TV, performing arts, literature and visual art were asked to create the list by TV channel Sky Arts in a celebration of British artists past and present and their influence on global culture. The 15-person judging panel, led by DJ, presenter and author Lauren Laverne, included MOBO Awards founder Kanya King, writer Bonnie Greer, film critic Ali Plumb and theater critic Lyn Gardner.
Cody Gakpo will 'choose' Manchester United over five other clubs and more transfer rumours
Manchester United have reportedly been told that Cody Gakpo will choose them over their Premier League rivals if the club can agree a deal with PSV Eindhoven.
Lewis Hamilton Admits He Was 'Stupid' For Mocking Nephew's 'Princess Dress' -- Five Years Later!
Lewis Hamilton has finally admitted fault in his actions toward his young nephew — five years later!
Joleon Lescott makes Erling Haaland vs Darwin Nunez prediction for Man City and Liverpool
Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott believes that Erling Haaland will outshine Liverpool's new striker Darwin Nunez this season, despite the latter's impressive outing in the Community Shield.
Big Brother is set to return after a five-year hiatus: what's behind this reboot?
Big Brother is set to return to British television, five years after being axed by both Channel 4 and Channel 5, following a slump in viewership. The announcement made earlier this week during the final of Love Island – a similar popular reality show – blared that Big Brother would make its return in 2023 on ITV2 and the new streaming platform ITVX, with a new cast full of “carefully selected housemates from all walks of life”.
‘Big Brother’ to officially return on ITV2 following five-year break from TV screens
Big Brother will return to screens next year after finding a new home at ITV.The reality TV show aired for 18 years in the UK until it was axed in 2018. Now, following a five-year hiatus, it will return in 2023 on ITV2 and new streaming platform ITVX.The news was announced in a promotional video that aired during the series finale of Love Island on ITV2.A cast of “carefully selected housemates from all walks of life” will live with each other for up to six weeks in the iconic Big Brother house, which has been given a “contemporary new look”.Under constant surveillance, the housemates will take part in a number of tasks and nominations.
Big Brother set for UK return five years after being axed - and Jedward are up for presenting
TV viewers, this is Sky News. You are receiving the news that Big Brother is set to return - please do not swear. Yes, after a five-year break, the seminal reality show - which sees housemates living together with no access to the outside world, cameras capturing their every move - is making a comeback after being revived by ITV.
Big Brother to return to screens in ITV reboot after five years away
Big Brother will return to screens next year following a five-year hiatus after being revived by ITV, it has now been confirmed. The influential reality TV programme, which was shown on Channel 4 and 5 previously, aired for 18 years in the UK until it was axed in 2018.
BBC Three Greenlights ‘Boarders’ About Five Underprivileged Black Students Heading To Boarding School From ‘Timewasters’ Creator Daniel Lawrence Taylor
BBC Three has greenlit a drama following five underprivileged Black students who win scholarships to an elite British boarding school from BAFTA-nominated Timewasters creator Daniel Lawrence Taylor and Three Girls producer Studio Lambert.