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A heartbroken family have said their lives have been turned "upside down" after their toddler's stomach pains were diagnosed as a rare form of cancer that had spread throughout her body.

In February 2022, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly's drag act on their hit show Saturday Night Takeaway received 59 Ofcom complaints.The hosting duo returned for the first show of the 18th series as they donned wigs and sparkly dresses to perform in drag. While the End Of The Show Show was celebrated by many, some viewers were outraged and claimed the performance was 'misogynistic'.The UK's broadcasting regulator Ofcom said it received 59 complaints related to a drag routine and eight complaints related to a prank made against Jeremy Clarkson.

A family's life has been turned "upside down" since their three-year-old daughter started to complain of stomach pains.

It's been 30 years since the controversial Ghostwatch mockumentary aired on the telly on Halloween.

Canadian country singer Jade Eagleson surprised a military couple during their intimate Las Vegas wedding ceremony.

Among the most notable shifts throughout Greater Manchester in last week’s local elections was the almost total rejection of mainstream parties in the town of Radcliffe. In all-out elections for the three wards in the town, hyperlocal party Radcliffe First won eight of the nine seats they fought for.

DEALSDowntown Music Services has announced a global music publishing administration agreement with Daniel Lopatin, aka Oneohtrix Point Never. “I have been consistently floored by Daniel’s talent since I first heard Oneohtrix Point Never back in 2015″, says the firm’s Mike Smith.————————————————–APPOINTMENTSDeezer has appointed Gitte Bendzulla as its new Chief Operating Officer.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorDowntown Music Services has inked a global music publishing administration agreement with Brooklyn-based artist, composer and producer Daniel Lopatin, the company announced Wednesday.Lopatin, who records and performs as Oneohtrix Point Never, has released multiple albums and tracks over the years including his most recent project, “Magic Oneohtrix Point Never.”He also has collaborated extensively with the Weeknd over the past two years, serving as an executive producer on the recent “Dawn FM” album, and also was musical director of the artist’s 2021 Super Bowl Half Time performance. Earlier this year he completed work on his first full album production for another artist, Soccer Mommy’s upcoming album “Sometimes, Forever.” His production credits over the years also include David Byrne, Moses Sumney, Anohni and Charli XCX as well as collaborations with Iggy Pop, Rosalía, James Blake and Elizabeth Fraser.His original film scores include Josh and Benny Safdie’s “Uncut Gems” and “Good Time,” for which he received the Best Soundtrack Award at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.

DEALSSony Music Entertainment Latin-Iberia has announced a new partnership with WK Records, founded by WK Entertainment CEO Walter Kolm. “This partnership is personally meaningful to me because of the trust and admiration that I have for Sony Music”, says Kolm. “It confirms our shared vision to continue to lead and impact the Latin music industry with an unparalleled worldwide magnitude, as we combine our strengths and build an unprecedented alliance”.————————————————–APPOINTMENTSDowntown Music Services has promoted Dan Miller to Director Of Client Services and David Labovitch to Content Operations Manager.

Sarah Greene has found love with racing car driver Robb Gravett, a good friend of her husband who died in 2014. Robb was pals with Sarah’s late husband Mike Smith, who passed away from complications of heart failure after undergoing major heart surgery.The pair ran the Trakstar team that won the 1990 British Touring Car Championship. Eight years on from Mike’s passing, Sarah, 64, has revealed that she’s now romantically involved with Robb, adding that her late husband of 25 years played a part in their meeting.

DEALSDowntown Music Services has signed Air to a worldwide admin and services deal around their songs catalogue, which – says the company’s Global President Mike Smith – “represents some of the most timeless music ever made. It is a great honour to be given the opportunity to work with this remarkable music and bring its genius to a new generation”.CTM Outlander has acquired the music rights of songwriter Natalie Hemby in a deal covering her past and future compositions.

Police branded Hunter a "dangerous and predatory individual" in the wake of his conviction. Detective Inspector Mike Smith, of Edinburgh's Public Protection Unit, said: "Iain Hunter is a dangerous and predatory individual and we welcome his conviction and sentencing for his despicable actions." “Online offenders may think they are anonymous, and they may not comprehend the terrible, devastating and lifelong impact their actions have on children.

Tyldesley for more than 100 years will return to the town in the New Year.

DEALSWye Oak’s Jenn Wasner has signed her Flock Of Dimes solo project to Sub Pop. Available right at this very moment is new EP ‘Like So Much Desire’.APPOINTMENTSFormer MD of Warner Chappell UK, Mike Smith, has been named Global President of Downtown Music Publishing. He replaces, well, no one.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterDowntown Music Holdings CEO Justin Kalifowitz announced today the appointment of Mike Smith to the newly created position of global president of Downtown Music Publishing. Effective September 1, 2020, Smith will assume day-to-day operations for Downtown’s eponymous music publishing division.

LONDON — Mike Smith is standing down as managing director of Warner Chappell U.K. with immediate effect. The widely-respected exec said "family reasons" were behind his surprise exit from the publisher.

A road in Radcliffe has been shut after a huge sink hole emerged in its surface.

Move over Skepta, could Adele have found another hitmaker to make sweet music with? Friends tell me they think the 15x Grammy winner has been spending quality time with famed American hip-hop producer Jonathan Hay. It is thought the pair randomly met this year at Quad Recording ­Studios in New York.