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Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor X, the social network owned by Elon Musk formerly known as Twitter, has finally taken a rudimentary step to try slow the spread of fake graphic images of Taylor Swift. As of Saturday, searches that include the text string “Taylor Swift” returned an error message on X that said, “Something went wrong.

Justin Timberlake is doing whatever he can to make fans forget the bombshell allegations his ex-girlfriend Britney Spears dropped about him last year!

With the 14th of February swiftly approaching us, why not use Valentine’s Day as an excuse to treat yourself to some fun nail art? Whether you’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day or nothing at all, it can’t hurt to play around with a few nail designs at your next manicure appointment. From minimalist hearts to red and pink colour block designs and heart-shaped tips, we’ve found just about something that everyone will love. And if you don’t fancy heading to the nail salon or consider yourself a bit of a nail art pro, you can recreate the designs at home yourself with our shopping recommendations.

Ged Reek lives in a spacious one bed flat in a handsome Grade II listed building in one of the coolest postcodes in the world.

How would you describe Manchester to someone who had, somehow, never heard of it?

LCD Soundsystem have announced a short run of dates in the US for spring 2024.The ‘Kinda Tour 2024’ begins on March 21 with a pair of dates in Guadalajara, Mexico ahead of multi-night runs in Seattle and Chicago, as well as in Bend, Oregon, and Minneapolis. The tour also includes a previously announced date in Mexico City and a headline appearance at Kilby Block Party.The pre-sale will begin on January 31, ahead of the general sale, which will commence on February 2.You can see the full list of dates below and buy your tickets here.A post shared by LCD Soundsystem (@lcdsoundsystem)MARCH21 — Guadalajara, MX, Teatro Estudio Guanamor22 — Guadalajara, MX, Teatro Estudio Guanamor24 — Mexico City, MX, CeremoniaMAY12 — Salt Lake City, UT, Kilby Block Party14 — Bend, OR, Hayden Homes Amphitheater16 — Seattle, WA, Paramount Theatre17 — Seattle, WA, Paramount Theatre18 — Seattle, WA, Paramount Theatre19 — Seattle, WA, Paramount Theatre22 — Minneapolis, MN, The Armory24 — Chicago, IL, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom25 — Chicago, IL, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom26 — Chicago, IL, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom27 — Chicago, IL, Byline Bank Aragon BallroomThe tour announcement follows a slew of live show announcements from the band.

A person has been 'taken to safety' by emergency services near a train station in Rochdale.

Paul Mescal lead romantic fantasy film All Of Us Strangers.Written and directed by Andrew Haigh (Weekend, 45 Years), the film is the second screen adaptation of the 1987 novel Strangers by Taichi Yamada.A synopsis for the film reads: “One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam (Andrew Scott) has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbor Harry (Paul Mescal), which punctures the rhythm of his everyday life.“As a relationship develops between them, Adam is preoccupied with memories of the past and finds himself drawn back to the suburban town where he grew up, and the childhood home where his parents appear to be living, just as they were on the day they died, 30 years before.”During a scene set a few days before Christmas, Adam (Scott) joins his parents at the tree to help put up some decorations, when a radio can be heard playing the Pet Shop Boys‘ cover of ‘Always On My Mind’.The track, which Elvis Presley made a hit in 1972, was released by the Pet Shop Boys in 1987.

Prepare to have both The Pet Shop Boys’ ‘Always on my Mind’ and Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s ‘The Power of Love’ forever changed for you. Director Andrew Haigh uses both songs to wield utter emotional devastation in his latest film, All of Us Strangers. The film stars Andrew Scott as Adam.

New Look shoppers are heaping on praise for a pair of heeled boots that have been hailed as 'comfortable' and 'easy to walk in'. So much so, the 'stylish' boots have received over 40 five-star reviews at the high street retailer's website.

Coronation Street fans have found themselves speaking out in defence of Craig Tinker as he appeared suspicious over the blaze at the builder's yard. There were worrying scenes during the latest trip to Weatherfield as Michael Bailey found himself trapped as a fire broke out.

It’s Thursday, and one star sign will communicate concerns to workmates today, while another will take the chance to team up with creative people.There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more.These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years. From Aries through to Pisces, here's what today could bring for your horoscope - and what you can do to be prepared. Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 20) You can get carried away in your enthusiasm to get ahead with a special project.There are some who will be finding it hard to keep up with you.

Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. For the amount of time we spend using our AirPods, we probably don’t spend nearly as much time cleaning them. But AirPods can — and will — get dirty, whether it’s from dust, dirt, ear wax, oils or just smudges from regular use.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor The Super Bowl ad roster is usually filled with commercials for beer, candy and snacks. There will also be at least one focused on something more serious. The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, an advocacy group backed by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, will run a 30-second spot during CBS’ February 11 broadcast of Super Bowl LVIII, ensuring that a serious note will sound amid many silly ones.

Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd has been released from jail just three years into his sentence for killing his Tinder date. The 36-year-old was given a six-year sentence over the death of Charlotte Brown.

Anthony Martial may have played for Manchester United for the last time after he underwent groin surgery.

A group of residents at Manchester's oldest social housing block have occupied a communal area and reached the fifth day of a sit-in protest, after housing chiefs told them the room would have to close outside of regular hours for various reasons, including health and safety. Calling themselves the Dwellers, the five pension-age residents have said the decision to shut the area is an example of ageism and oppression.

Netflix has finally announced the long-awaited release date for its upcoming live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender.Yesterday (January 23), Netflix shared a new trailer for its upcoming series, which sees Aang get acquainted with young waterbender Katara and her brother Sokka, who he later begins his adventures with. We also get a better look at element bending, action scenes, Prince Zuko, Firelord Ozai and more.Watch the action-packed trailer for Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender below.Avatar: The Last Airbender is due for release exclusively on Netflix on February 22, and will run for eight episodes.The series will follow Aang, the last survivor of the airbender tribe as he trains to become the Avatar after he is discovered frozen in a block of ice.

'Armed police' have descended onto a suburb after receiving reports that a gun had been fired inside a flat.

CSS (Cansei de Ser Sexy) have announced their first US live shows in over 11 years.The Brazilian new rave icons will return to North America this year for a tour. They had previously announced festival appearances at Kilby Block Party and Just Like Heaven, and have now unveiled a tour stopping by Washington, New York, Boston and more.“We are so happy to announce that we will be back for a limited US tour this spring!” the band wrote on X/Twitter.

has seen her body change and her weight fluctuate over the years—which she reflected on in a relatable, body positive Instagram post.On January 22, the Only Murders in the Building star . The first was an old paparazzi snap of Gomez in a zebra-print string bikini. “Today I realized I will never look like this again,” she wrote in block text over the image.

In the quiet hours of the night, reality TV star Amy Childs shared a heartfelt plea on Instagram, reaching out to her followers for advice and support as her "little man" battles a cough that has persisted for over four months. Posting at 04:36 am, Amy expressed her concern for her son's health as she wrote on her Stories: “Mums my little man is poorly again, he has had this cough for over 4 months, he is now so blocked up, runny nose, waking himself up. "I feel like he gets better, then a few weeks pass, and he is ill again," Amy shared, expressing frustration at the continuous struggle.

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda deportation bill has been voted against in the House of Lords. In what is a major blow for the Government's plans, the house of unelected peers voted against ratifying the bill.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The union representing Hollywood musicians begins bargaining on Monday with demands for streaming residuals and protections from artificial intelligence. The American Federation of Musicians kicked off the talks with a rain-soaked rally at the Sherman Oaks Galleria, home of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of the major studios. The musicians’ top issues are the same ones that forced Hollywood writers and actors to go on strike last year, paralyzing the industry for six months.

Parents have been warned of a 'very real risk' of measles outbreaks across the country - and are being urged to make sure children have been booked in for missing MMR jabs.

Jordan Love had a stellar week in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs and now, he’s taking center stage once again in the playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Whether she's surrounded by glitter in the ballroom or the roundtable in a Scottish castle, Claudia Winkleman is always winning praise from viewers over the latest TV escapades. And when she's not on our TV screens, she can be heard entertaining listeners on BBC Radio 2.

Netflix show.In the show, titled Griselda, Vergara plays the Colombian drug dealer, who was prominent from the 1970s into the early 2000s.According to TMZ, Blanco’s children, who are acting as representatives of her estate, are suing the Modern Family star and Netflix, claiming “unauthorized use of their family’s image and likeness in the upcoming series”.The miniseries is set to premiere on Netflix on January 25, however the lawsuit may delay its release, as Blanco’s children are urging for an injunction to block or delay the series coming out.As per TMZ, Blanco’s son, Michael claims he had done interviews for many years with people who were attempting to get details about the lives of his and his mother, to use to develop into a production.The people with whom Michael was meeting reportedly told him they wanted to “develop his narrative into a show” but also a book. According to TMZ Michael said that “they told him they’d start shopping it around Hollywood in 2016”.

A block of toilets have gone on the market for £20,000 in what has been described as a 'rare and exciting' opportunity. The former public loos are up for sale in one of Britain's second home hotspots and have 'stunning sea views'.

Addie Morfoot Contributor Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck’s documentary “Eternal You,” which will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in the world cinema doc competition section on Saturday, explores ways that artificial intelligence is being used to comfort the bereaved. The doc follows people from around the globe who are using AI to to create avatars of the deceased people to allow their loved ones to interact with them.

Motorists will be fined at a key city centre junction for breaking the rules of the road sooner than expected, it has been confirmed.

Alister Jack has confirmed the UK Government is seeking legal costs from the Scottish Government over its botched gender reform legal challenge.

Fresh off of her second Emmy Award win for season two of The White Lotus, Jennifer Coolidge has just landed her newest role.

Former Rangers assistant Neil Banfield says Michael Beale's era was met by a wall of physicality every week - but he insists the Londoner had them on a road to glory.

A man has been arrested in connection with assault after a 37-year-old was found dead at a Scots high-rise.