The Black List Opens Submissions For Six Diversity List And Introduces The Desi List For South Asian Writers

In 2015 the Our Manchester Strategy was developed - a 10-year plan based on how Mancunians wanted to see our city grow.

The Libertines have added some new dates to their 2024 UK and Ireland headline tour – find all the details below.The band are due to hit the road this autumn in support of their fourth album ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’, which is due for release on April 5.Yesterday (March 18), The Libertines announced four extra shows for the run: Lincoln’s Engine Shed on November 17, Stockton Globe on November 18, The Forum in Bath on November 20, and the O2 Academy in Bournemouth on November 21.“A few more dates added for you thirsty lot,” the group wrote alongside an updated tour poster on social media.Tickets for the new dates go on general sale at 9am GMT this Friday (March 22) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

BAFTA-nominated Irish actor Robert Sheehan (The Umbrella Academy) has signed on to lead a stage adaptation of Bruce Robinson’s 1987 cult tragi-comedy Withnail and I at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre alongside actors Adonis Siddique and Malcolm Sinclair. 

Lisa Vanderpump wears a colorful blazer while arriving at a studio to film the Vanderpump Rules season 11 reunion on Saturday (March 16) in Burbank, Calif.

Emily Longeretta For the first time, the so-called toxic environment at the cable channel Nickelodeon in the late ’90s and early aughts is being exposed on screen, in ID’s “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” docuseries. For years, directors Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz worked to make sources comfortable with the idea of talking about their experiences, sharing allegations of abuse, sexism, racism and inappropriate dynamics on sets — mostly under creator Dan Schneider.

Emmerdale's Paige Sandhu has left fans gobsmacked with her body transformation after leaving the ITV soap.The 27 year old, who played Meena Jutla on Emmerdale from 2020 to 2022, is set to appear as a princess in the upcoming British-Indian film Lioness. But it's not just her new role that's got fans talking - they've also noticed how fab she looks off-screen.This week, Paige took to social media to share that she's been following a tough workout plan that's left her feeling fit and confident.

The Eric Andre Show Live Tour to the UK and Europe this spring – check out the full list of dates below.Andre is known for Adult Swim’s hit series The Eric Andre Show and is also seen regularly as a panelist on ABC’s The Prank Panel, alongside Johnny Knoxville and Gabourey Sidibe.Andre also recently launched his first podcast ‘Bombing with Eric Andre’.The American comedian and actor will arrive in the UK this spring.

EXCLUSIVE: The Black List and WIF have announced the participants of the 2024 Episodic Lab, which focuses on preparing women writers and writers of underrepresented genders for a career in television writing.

EXCLUSIVE: Jennifer Garner (Alias) is set to star with fellow Golden Globe winner Paul Walter Hauser (Black Bird) in true-crime movie Fruitcake.

“Making Spaces” podcast, Morrison opened up about his stepson’s sudden death at 54.The beloved actor, who was propelled to global stardom after landing a role on “Friends,” died on Oct. 28 of an apparent drowning incident at his California home.Perry felt he was overcoming his decades-long battle with addiction at the time of his tragic death, according to Morrison.“He felt like he was beating it,” said Morrison, who has been married to Perry’s mother Suzanne since 1981.

Celebrity Big Brother contestant Louis Walsh has ignited a ramped-up war of words with X Factor breakouts Jedward, with the identical twin singers accusing Walsh of forcing them to give one of his PR workers £70,000 ($89,500).

Stars including Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Snook, Andrew Scott and David Tennant will compete for Olivier Awards at the UK’s most prestigious theater ceremony next month.

The Black Keys have added two extra shows in Cardiff and Dublin to their 2024 UK and Ireland tour.The blues rock duo last week announced a show in Manchester and two at London’s Brixton Academy this spring.They’ve now added a new pair of dates, which will see them perform at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena on April 30 and Dublin’s 3Arena on May 3. Circa Waves have also been announced as support across all dates.Tickets for the new dates go on general sale this Friday (March 15) at 10am GMT from here.

NME’s latest stars of The Cover, Been Stellar, have shared a playlist exclusively to accompany the story’s launch – check it out below.The New York band are on this week’s (March 11) edition of The Cover, a renewal of NME’s commitment to supporting emerging talent across the globe on a weekly basis. Every week, a rising artist will feature on The Cover – you can read Been Stellar’s profile here, written by Anagricel Duran and featuring photography by Sam Keeler.Accompanying the story is an exclusive playlist curated by the band, titled ‘Our DJ Set’.

The NHS has issued a list of symptoms for people who live near to Trafford Park to look out for after the chemical leak.

Scottish rock star Justin Currie has told how he is battling Parkinson’s disease - and he has nicknamed the illness Gavin.

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy Award-winner Tammy Blanchard has been cast in FX’s American Sports Story, the new FX anthology limited series from creator Stu Zicherman, in a series regular role, sources tell Deadline.

girlfriend, Heather Milligan, never skip leg day when they’re together. The former bodybuilder, 76, and the physical therapist, 49, got together for a new YouTube video where they dished on tips and tricks to manage knee and joint pain during workouts.The action star gushed that she is the “best physical therapist in the world.”The couple met in 2012 when she fixed up his shoulder following an injury on the “Escape Plan” movie set.Schwarzenegger inquired Milligan to show viewers some safe movements that can help their knees and leg muscles. “I’ve been having knee problems my whole life,” the former California governor said.

The Cover on NME, Caity Baser, has shared a playlist exclusively to accompany the story’s launch – listen below.The UK artist is on this week’s (February 26) edition of The Cover, a renewal of NME’s commitment to supporting emerging talent across the globe on a weekly basis. Every week, a rising artist will feature on The Cover – you can read Caity Baser’s profile here.The artist has compiled ‘Boss Bitch Energy’, a playlist with songs by SZA, Madison Beer, Tate McRae, Olivia Rodrigo and more all feature.

Primal Scream, Franz Ferdinand, boygenius and Raye all performed at last year’s event. A statement on social media from organisers read: “We’ve decided to take a break with Connect Music Festival in 2024 to take the time to build the next edition of the festival; to make sure it flourishes, evolves, and continues to offer wonderful experiences for fans.”The announcement comes in a year where many other grassroots festival events have also been cancelled by organisers. December saw Herefordshire’s Nozstock Hidden Valley announce that 2024 would be their final incarnation after 26 years due to “soaring costs” and financial risk”, while the fan favourite Shepton Mallet skating and music festival NASS announced that they wouldn’t be putting on an event this summer either as it was “just not economically feasible to continue”.Elsewhere, rising costs also cancelled Dumfries’ Doonhame Festival for 2024, Bluedot announced a year off for the land to “desperately” recover after being struck by heavy rain and cancellations last summer, Nottingham’s Splendour has been canned for this year due to planning delays from a financially-struggling city council, and Barn On The Farm shared that it would be taking a fallow year due to financial constraints.Standon Calling also recently announced its postponement due to a “very challenging climate”.