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Trent Reznor has confirmed that Nine Inch Nails will be returning to action imminently, hinting that the band would resume work “as soon as probably tomorrow”.Reznor was speaking yesterday (April 25) after winning the Academy Award for Best Original Score for the movie Soul, which he shared with his Nine Inch Nails bandmate Atticus Ross and musician Jon Batiste.Speaking to journalists following the trio’s Oscar win, Reznor was asked about the future of Nine Inch Nails.“10 years ago when we did

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterOn April 7, Annapurna CEO Megan Ellison made headlines as the only notable show business figure to openly criticize Scott Rudin on social media after the latest expose of the super-producer’s alleged workplace abuse and toxicity was published last week.While some activists and film enthusiasts applauded Ellison for speaking out, others found it hypocritical for someone who also has a fierce temper and has had explosive incidents of her own, according to four

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Celebrity Juice studio with her daughter in tow. Wearing a stunning sunshine yellow outfit, two images showed the presenter snapped in her gorgeous look while another saw her in the makeup chair whilst breastfeeding her daughter.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterTime to pry open the legendary gates of Paramount Pictures.ViacomCBS leadership has set a tentative timeline for employees to return to the media giant’s numerous offices, though in limited capacity, as coronavirus vaccines continue to rollout across the country and around the world.In a Thursday memo from CEO Bob Bakish, the executive outlined plans to return as early as just after the upcoming July 4 holiday.“Return to office dates will differ market by market

Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis are back to work after their split late last year.

Although it has only been two months since Rochelle Humes gave birth to her son Blake, she has returned to her presenting duties and looks the picture of health.

Gigi Hadid has wasted no time in rushing back to work following the birth of her first child with boyfriend Zayn Malik.Taking to her Instagram Stories on Thursday, the new mum shared a short clip as she revealed that her mum Yolanda was taking care of her three-month-old baby daughter, whose name is yet to be announced.She captioned the video: "Back in the office," explaining: "[I] would say back to work BUT being a mama is a job like no other."MORE: Gigi Hadid looks flawless in stunning new

Lancs Live reports.

Katy Perry headed back to American Idol six weeks after giving birth — and her fiancé Orlando Bloom’s ex-wife, Miranda Kerr, couldn’t be prouder.“MUTHA MILKS is back to werk @americanidol and it’s udderly ridiculously MOO-ving already ” the “I Kissed a Girl” singer, 35, captioned a Thursday, October 8, Instagram slideshow in a cow-patterned dress and matching hat. “Not pictured: my pumping breaks.

Wigan, falsely entered a colleague's name into the patient's electronic records as if the antibiotics had been checked by said employee.In March of this year, the nurse of 17 years was banned from nursing for six months following an investigation, Lancs Live reports.Although the patient was unharmed, a hearing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) found that Mrs Teker's actions had put them at an "unwarranted risk of harm".And while Mrs Teker was found to have "good theoretical knowledge

Baz Luhrmann is looking forward to “taking care of business” on his Elvis Presley biopic after Tom Hanks emerges from his two-week quarantine in Australia.Work on the project ground to a halt earlier this year (2020) when Hanks, who will play Elvis’ manager Colonel Tom Parker in the film, and his actress wife Rita Wilson fell ill with the coronavirus.Hanks was spotted arriving Down Under again earlier this month (September 2020), and now director Luhrmann has confirmed in a statement to Variety

Covid-19 cases linked to the 2 Sisters chicken factory in Coupar Angus has risen by 11 to 199 over the weekend. NHS Tayside revealed the latest figures related to the outbreak on this afternoon (Monday).

David Robb Labor EditorThe Producers Guild of America has issued its protocols for the safe return to work on scripted and unscripted independent productions.The guidelines stress “regular testing” for COVID-19; workdays no longer than 10 hours; no COVID-related liability waivers; “absolutely no visitors” on set; the sanitizing of shared surfaces; proper ventilation in closed spaces, and remote working and videoconferencing whenever possible.See the full protocols here.“As fellow producers, we

David Robb Labor EditorThe American Guild of Musical Artists and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society on Wednesday issued a detailed “playbook” for the safe return to work for opera and choral singers, ballet and modern dancers, choreographers, stage directors and theater staff.In a joint statement, the unions said their playbook (read it here) “presents a step-by-step approach to reopening built on five levels linked to the prevalence of COVID-19 in the community and allows for

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer“The Ellen DeGeneres Show” has implemented several new perks for its weary staff, including increased paid time off and a liberal medical leave policy, following a dramatic address from the daytime host on Monday.Staffers will receive five paid days off to use at their discretion, birthdays off, and paid time for doctors appointments and family matters, one source familiar with the series told Variety.

David Robb Labor EditorThe major companies and Hollywood’s unions are close to finalizing terms for restarting film and TV production. “Return-to-work discussions are ongoing with the studios and the other unions and guilds,” Teamsters Local 399 said in the latest message to its members.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterActors’ Equity Association, the union that represents more than 51,000 actors and stage managers, including around 750 Disney live performers, has reached an agreement with the Walt Disney Company for its performers to return to work at Disney World in Orlando, Fla., as the company sets up a COVID-19 testing site outside of the park.

David Robb Labor EditorThe WGA West told its members today that, as production begins to ramp up amid the coronavirus pandemic, writers should not sign liability waivers exempting employers from their responsibility to provide a safe workplace.“Your employer is required by law to provide a safe and healthy workplace both in the [writers] room and on set,” the guild said in its latest communique to members.

David Robb Labor EditorFilm and television production “is finally getting ready to start back up,” IATSE Grips Local 80 business manager Thom Davis said in his latest update on the industry’s efforts for a safe return to work.“The major lots have brought back people to get the departments ready for production,” he said, “and some of the Independents and Commercials have commenced with production.”Davis, who also is IATSE’s 2nd international vice president, noted that Hollywood’s unions – IATSE,

despite Greater Manchester's rising infection rates.The Prime Minister has said that shielding will still end this weekend despite the local lockdown - for everyone except those in Blackburn or Darwen and other high risk areas of the country. But people in Greater Manchester who have been shielding told the Manchester Evening News they would either continue as they were - or venture out reluctantly only because they no longer have the Government's protection and have to go to work.

David Robb Labor EditorThe Art Directors Guild, IATSE Local 800, has released its key recommendations and protocols for a safe return to work during the coronavirus pandemic.“In the ongoing absence of an industry-wide agreement with either the AMPTP covering filmed entertainment, or the AICP for commercial production, the Art Directors Guild has released their set of key recommendations and protocols for adoption in the workplace,” the ADG said.

Dominic Patten Senior Editor, Legal & TV CriticEXCLUSIVE: More than three months after Hollywood came to a halt due to the coronavirus pandemic, NBCUniversal has begun a cautious return to work.Drawing from a comprehensive plan initiated mere days after its 400-acre Los Angeles facility shut down March 13 as well as the latest government guidelines, the Comcast-owned company this week began an incremental reopening for employees at its headquarters just off the 101 Freeway, according to internal

David Robb Labor EditorThe Editors Guild, IATSE Local 700, has issued its protocols for the safe return to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic, including a “guiding principle” that “employers are prohibited from asking or otherwise requiring any crew to sign liability waivers.”The guild’s craft-specific recommendations are in addition to the health and safety protocols issued last week by the Industry-Wide Labor Management Safety Committee Task Force, which did not address the liability issue,

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Kristin Cavallari is keeping busy amid her split from Jay Cutler. 

As well as gracing our screens on the Real Housewives of Cheshire Hanna Miraftab also runs her own dental clinic, and she's revealed her plan for coming out of lockdown.

By David Robb

People across Greater Manchester will start the slow return to work today as the government begins its easing of lockdown restrictions.

The government has released further clarification around who should be returning to work this week.

The Chancellor will make an announcement on Tuesday about the current furlough scheme after revealing that it is to be 'wound down'.

By Tom Grater

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has suggested the two-metre distancing rule could be relaxed to allow people to go back to work ahead of the coronavirus lockdown being lifted.

Australian soap Neighbours resumed filming this week, sparking hopes that other shows could soon follow suit.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is returning to work after recovering from a coronavirus infection that put him in intensive care, with his government facing growing criticism over the deaths and disruption the virus has caused. Johnson’s office said he would be back at his desk in 10 Downing St.