'Our Lenny was cruelly taken from us and we don’t understand why'

Representatives from the estate of Sinéad O’Connor have said the late Irish singer would have been “disgusted, hurt, and insulted” at her version of Nothing Compares 2 U being played at political rallies hosted by Republican presidential favorite Donald Trump. 

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Seriesmakers, a joint initiative of Series Mania, Europe’s biggest TV festival, and European film-TV powerhouse Beta Group, has revealed the 10 top-notch project lineup of the second edition of its novel and high-powered mentoring program for filmmakers making their TV creator debut. This year’s Seriesmakers features in development drama series from Oscar winner Kevin Macdonald (“George Blake”), behind “The Last King Of Scotland,” and from Finnish director Mikko Myllylahti, who burst onto the scene co-writing with Juho Kuosmanen the latter’s “The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Makki,” a 2016 Cannes Un Certain Regard winner.

Ellie Goulding showed off her incredible figure as she shared a photo on Instagram sunbathing topless in Costa Rica.The risqué snap comes just a week after the pop icon, 37, confirmed her split from her husband of four years Caspar Jopling, where she detailed that they had parted ways after 'privately separating some time ago'. But on Thursday, the singing sensation looked carefree as she stripped down to her bikini bottoms to make the most of the sunshine on her lavish getaway as she documented her trip with her 13.9 million followers.The bikini photo also comes amid her fun-filled holiday in Costa Rica, where she was spotted looking cosy with surfer Armando Perez.

He’s not just getting older. He’s getting faster.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in April on whether Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution on criminal charges that he conspired to remain in office after the 2020 election.

A mum who was forced to quit her job after being diagnosed with womb tumour spiralled into debt amid rising energy bills.

The victories of Donald Trump and Joe Biden in the Michigan primary were not in doubt tonight, but networks focused on the votes they didn’t get.

Green Day‘s Billie Joe Armstrong was joined on stage by Hole icon Courtney Love as his side-project covers band The Coverups performed an intimate show of rock classics in London tonight (Tuesday February 27).Following the announcement of the two surprise gigs in the capital last week, the band – famed for their impromptu gigs with renditions of rock and punk staples – took to the stage at The Garage in Islington before a crowd that included Sex Pistols‘ Glen Matlock as well as Blondie‘s Clem Burke and comedy legend Frank Skinner.“How are you guys doing?” said Armstrong, arriving on stage. “We’re The Coverups, we play cover songs.

Carol Kirkwood has spoken honestly about her challenging first marriage break-up from Jimmy Kirkwood. During a chat on Kaye Adam's podcast 'How to Be 60', the BBC Breakfast weather presenter was asked to share about the most difficult year in her life thus far. In response she said: "Probably the year I got divorced, I didn't expect that to happen and it was shocking.

In the upcoming Premier League clash, AFC Bournemouth will host reigning champions Manchester City who will be looking to Liverpool's lead at the top to just one points this weekend. City fans will still be frustrated, despite their midweek win against Brentford, with last weekend's draw against Chelsea after making over 30 attempts on goal with only a Rodri equaliser to show for it

The Zutons‘ frontman Dave McCabe has praised Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson‘s iconic cover of their song ‘Valerie’, saying it was “a gift from god”.The band have recently made a comeback with their new single ‘Creeping On The Dancefloor’, which was released last month as their first new music for 16 years.In a new interview on Radio X, McCabe discussed how the ‘Valerie’ cover kept them in the public consciousness while they were inactive as a band, even if it took people a while to realise that it was originally their song.“The way I see it, it was like a gift from god and I was there to receive it,” he said.“The band was there to receive it… and some people are like, ‘Were you pissed off when she took your song?’ And I was like, ‘Well not really, because she just immortalised the whole thing.’ Do you know what I mean? Because it was a big song anyway, but that just took it to this whole new level.”McCabe did admit that he felt uneasy about the song at times, especially when people asked how much money he’d made from it. However, nowadays he has no such hard feelings towards the song and believes it has become bigger than the band itself.“I think it’s in the Top 10 of karaoke songs,” he said.

Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling have announced their split following four years of marriage after the singer was snapped kissing another man on holiday.

A pensioner who was spared jail four years ago over a secret haul of vile child abuse images and videos is facing a prison sentence again after police caught him with a sick new stash.

Memoirs of Hadrian, a seminal novel about the life and death of a Roman emperor, is becoming a TV series. 

A number of violent thugs are amongst those who were put behind bars this week in Greater Manchester.

Usher delivered a star-studded Halftime Show during the 2024 Super Bowl on Sunday (February 11). However, there were rumors that the lineup was supposed to include Justin Bieber.

The Manly Observer.“They said she couldn’t come in without it, even though she explained that she’d already secured her booking with a deposit.”Eymes told the publication he tried to help Pink, whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore, by informing several Skiff Club directors and the floor manager that the star was at the entrance and about to be turned away.“Next thing, I saw Pink and her group walking away. They just turfed her out,” Eymes said.The Registered Clubs Act 1976 requires visitors of clubs to provide an ID proving their address to gain temporary membership.According to Eymes, the singer did not exhibit any diva behavior and left without a fuss.“Not once did she throw her weight around.

thought she was the s–t — until she got the part. Alexa Beckford, a content creator, revealed she was Ice Spice’s stand-in for her Starry soft drink Super Bowl commercial — but claimed that she wasn’t fully informed about her doppelgänger role until the rapper walked on set.“I’m cosplaying Ice Spice for the Super Bowl and I was just gonna find out in the middle of watching the game?” Beckford said in a viral TikTok clip.

Kanye West has admitted he was “two months from going bankrupt” upon the termination of his deal with Adidas.The sponsorship came to an end in 2022 shortly after West made anti-Semitic comments on X/Twitter. While the rapper and producer has refused to accept that the term “anti-Semitism” exists because he claims it’s “not factual”, he has since offered something of an “apology” to those whom he’s offended with his comments.Now, West has opened up about the aftermath of his deal falling through, telling TMZ on Monday (February 12): “I’m gonna be honest with y’all: I was two months from going bankrupt, really… And we survived.

British ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have announced they will retire from skating together in 2025. The news marks the 40th anniversary of their Olympic gold win.