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Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic “The Easy Kind” isn’t the easiest kind of film to describe for someone who is getting a first look, as audiences did in its premiere screenings at the Telluride Film Festival this past weekend. On first blush, it might appear to be a documentary of the esteemed country singer Elizabeth Cook, who enjoys a sizable following for an independent artist, between her nearly 25-year discography and her SiriusXM radio show.

England return to the pitch this weekend for the first time since their European Championship final defeat against Spain in Germany.

Ellise Shafer Kevin Costner spoke on the scrapped theatrical release of his second “Horizon” film on Saturday during its Venice Film Festival press conference, saying that “it probably was a reaction” to the underperformance of the first movie at the box office. “It didn’t have overwhelming success,” Costner said of the first film. “Horizon 2” was a last-minute addition to Venice’s lineup, with news coming on July 31 that it would premiere out-of-competition on the last day of the festival.

Manuel Ugarte is showing Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag he is fit enough to make his Premier League debut away at Southampton after the international break.

The mum of missing British toddler Ben Needham has said she is leaving the UK for Turkey so she can be closer to the spot where her son tragically disappeared.

We feel like we’re trapped in that Onion headline they’ve been printing once a week for 10 years: “‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens.”

A former Tory MP in Greater Manchester has accused the last Conservative government of 'failing' to deliver for the North West.

Strictly Come Dancing favourites Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec faced the music on Celebrity Escape to the Country when they discovered that a dreamy Cheshire property was out of their price range.

Jared Padalecki has extended a first-look deal with CBS!

EXCLUSIVE: CBS Studios has extended its first-look deal with Jared Padalecki for him to develop and produce new series projects across linear and streaming. He is currently set for a three-episode arc on the studio’s CBS drama series Fire Country with an idea to explore a potential spinoff built around his character.

Gilles Pélisson, the President of Unifrance, says the halo effect of the Paris Olympics will boost the country’s film and TV sectors.

A Falkirk canalside bar and bistro could be transformed into two holiday homes if planning permission is granted.

It’s telling that Wednesday’s version of Drive-By Truckers’ “Women Without Whiskey” is the most faithful on their covers compilation Mowing the Leaves Instead of Piling ’Em Up. Like many of Mike Cooley’s best songs, “Women Without Whiskey” meditates on misery and lands on absurdity.

Kate Middleton has given royal watchers a rare treat as she's released a new personal message related to her work responsibilities. The Princess of Wales has taken a break from the spotlight and public duties as she continues to recover from her cancer diagnosis.

Jet have made a comeback with their first single in 15 years, ‘Hurry Hurry’.The Australian rockers have been playing the song live on their recent 20th anniversary tour in their home country, but the track has now got a proper release. It is coming out alongside the B-side ‘Un’avventura’, which features vocalist and guitarist Nic Cester performing in both English and Italian, having lived in Italy for the past 15 years.“‘Hurry Hurry’ is our first single in 15 years and a little appetiser while we continue to work on our upcoming album,” Cester said.

Whether you dream of days close to the sea, the peace of the countryside or exploring cities rich in history, shops and restaurants – you will find a UK Leisure Parks site that suits you.

Kacey Musgraves has performed a cover of Chappell Roan‘s ‘Pink Pony Club’ – watch it below.On Wednesday (September 4), Kacey Musgraves kicked off the North American leg of her ‘Deeper Well’ tour at the Bryce Jordan Center in Pennsylvania. To make the event even more special, Musgraves whipped out a cover of the Chappell Roan hit ‘Pink Pony Club’ towards the end of her set.Notably, Musgraves did not perform the entire song, but just a portion of it before transitioning to her own track ‘High Horse’.Watch Musgrave’s cover of ‘Pink Pony Club’ below.Kacey Musgraves opening night of the #deeperwelltour mix of @chappell roan pink pony club and @kaceymusgraves high horse!! #deeperwell #deeperwellworldtour ♬ original sound – Tyler Mizak Kacey Musgraves is due to continue her trek across the US throughout September until early December with support from Madi Diaz, Father John Misty, Nickel Creek and Lord Huron.Visit here for US tickets.

BBC's Escape to the Country viewers were left scratching their heads during the latest episode when a house hunter seemed to find fault with a kitchen.

A Slice Of Fairness led by Audience Strategies, demonstrating how Aslice distributed $422,000 to over 27,000 producers from 57 countries since it first started.“We developed a revenue-sharing software that worked–without any corporate funding or influence,” they wrote in a statement. “Aslice has always been dedicated to ensuring music producers are compensated fairly, driven by a simple yet profound principle: share with the artists you love.”However, the report also pointed to the “the challenging dynamics of the electronic music industry”, adding that it did not make a profit whilst operating.

Ghosts is returning next month!

Germany’s newest scripted confab, Seriesly Berlin, takes place later this month and the schedule is coming together.

Verizon Communications is acquiring Frontier Communications, the largest pure-play fiber internet provider in the U.S., in an in all-cash transaction valued at $20 billion.

Christopher Vourlias When Russian troops invaded Ukraine in the early hours of Feb. 24, 2022, documentary filmmaker Olha Zhurba was seized by an “apocalyptic feeling” that life as she knew it had come to an end.

Autumn is almost upon us and here’s a great chance to update your wardrobe to get ready for the colder months.

Oasis fans went into meltdown when tickets were released last weekend. As soon as brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher announced they were burying the hatchet for a 2025 reunion tour – their first since 2009 – people were desperate to secure their spot at one of the gigs. However, when tickets for the UK and Ireland gigs went on sale, fans faced long online queues and technical issues as more than 10 million fans from 158 different countries tried to secure tickets.

When it comes to holidays, do you prefer to visit tourist hotspots or hidden gems?

Thousands of Scottish pubs are offering £2 pints to punters during the month of September.

A mass grave containing more than 300 bodies has been uncovered in Oldham. The unmarked burial site contains 145 stillborn children, 128 babies and young kids and 29 adults, according to local councillors.

—be it Black women, white women, Latina women, suburban women, working women, and more. Why? Because women are the largest group of registered voters in America—typically 10 million more women are registered to vote than men—and turn out in the highest numbers to . How we vote really can win or lose an election for a candidate.In 2020, for example, Black women were lauded for to victory.

Andy Burnham has vowed to relay concerns about scrapping winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners with the government.

Royal Mail plans to ditch Saturday postal deliveries are now being considered by Ofcom, the industry regulator confirmed today.

A leading weather forecaster has predicted the UK could bask in two heatwaves this month. Exacta Weather forecaster James Madden warned a "major area of high pressure and rising temperatures" is expected to move across the country starting today (Wednesday, September 4).This will see temperatures rise on Friday (September 6), when Madden anticipates we might see "temperatures in the mid to high-20Cs developing across some large swathes of the country".

CBS airs so many hits every TV season, and this year, their most popular series was a new show!

A new law protecting women from harassment outside abortion clinics will come into force later this month

Oasis have revealed they will be adding two more shows at London's Wembley Stadium to their schedule. Last month, brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher announced they were burying the hatchet for a 2025 reunion tour - their first since 2009.

Donald Trump gave a personal shout out to Brittany Mahomes, the wife of NFL star Patrick Mahomes.