Sir Keir Starmer has hailed a “seismic result” for Labour after his party overwhelmingly won Scotland’s first recall by-election.
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“You’re Gonna Die Alone (& Other Excellent News)” (Blackstone) stands out. “You might think it is a trite, unimportant, vacant collection of barely-thoughts from a sad, narcissistic internet clown,” she writes of this collection of personal stories designed to address a wide range of issues and emotions.
“You might very possibly be right. But there’s a chance you might find it helpful, too.” A social media star with 750,000 followers on TikTok, Donalson quit her job as a florist in California in 2012 and moved to Scotland, aged 29, intent on building a new life.She also wanted to lose her virginity.Despite a brilliant academic record and a successful career, she still considered herself a failure, at least when it came to sex (or lack of it).She finally did the deed with a tall, half-Scottish, half-Irish man (“like when you get a swirl cone because you can’t choose between your two favorite flavors, but, like, man version,” she writes).Even in difficult moments, she manages to find humor.In the chapter “Scotland, Grief & the Vibrator in my Grandma’s Garage,” for example, Donalson laments her grandmother’s death as she clears her belongings.
“The things we pack away wait for us to come back to them, unchanging while we carry on being human,” she writes. “We gather stories and heartbreaks, wins and losses, and we show up in garages as very different people than we were when we last decided what we thought was precious enough to save.
Sometimes we find love and old friends and very cheap vibrators. Sometimes we find complicated, coiled grief.” From Tinder and tattoos to rejection and healing, Donalson’s remarkable journey of discovery reveals a woman who has broken free of the baggage that had been weighing her down for so
.Sir Keir Starmer has hailed a “seismic result” for Labour after his party overwhelmingly won Scotland’s first recall by-election.
All Creatures Great and Small series four airs on Channel 5 tonight as James Herriot and Helen Alderson return to Skeldale House.The couple are settling into life as a newly wed couple while waiting to hear if James will be called up to serve in the RAF. Meanwhile, Siegfried Farnon is getting to grips with his brother Tristan fighting in the war and trying to run the vet surgery without him. Elsewhere a new trainee veterinary student Richard Carmody arrives, causing complications in the house.
Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Derry Girls star Louisa Harland have signed on to star in Ulster American, a new stage production from Irish playwright David Ireland (Cyprus Avenue) and directed by Jeremy Herrin (A Mirror, Best of Enemies).
SAG-AFTRA is set to sit down with the studios today to restart talks on a deal for the actors.
A senior Labour MSP has accused Keir Starmer of failing to provide “climate leadership” over the Rosebank oil field.
K.J. Yossman “Lord of the Dance” star Michael Flatley is set to be the subject of a new in-depth feature documentary titled “The Billion Dollar Dancer.” Following Flatley’s life and career from his humble beginnings as the son of Irish immigrants in Chicago to becoming one of the world’s most famous dancers, it will cover everything from bullying to boxing — plus his love of fast cars and his battle with cancer — through archive footage and interviews with the dancing sensation himself.
Downton Abbey actress Michelle Dockery has tied the knot with Jasper Waller-Bridge, seven years after the death of her fiancé John Dineen. Michelle, 41, wed Jasper, 35, who is the younger brother of Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, in a stunning ceremony in London on Saturday 23 September, surrounded by their nearest and dearest. The newlyweds were photographed leaving a church in the capital after exchanging vows, with Michelle, who played Lady Mary Crawley in Downton Abbey, sporting a chic satin gown while Jasper looked dapper in a traditional three-piece navy blue suit.
Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher.The actor, who is best known for roles in Arrested Development and BoJack Horseman, was asked to choose his favourite Gallagher brother by a fan during an appearance on Johnny Vaughan’s 4-7 Thang on Radio X.In response, Arnett said: “I know that they’re both friends of the programme and I’ve heard them both on the programme, so I don’t want to pick sides, but I did hang out one evening for a couple of hours with Noel… I think Noel because his quotes are just off the charts. Unbelievable.”When Vaughan said Liam’s quotes were on “a different level”, Arnett replied: “Than Noel’s? He once described his brother as a man with a fork in a world of soup.
Michael Peña plays José Hernández, the first migrant farm worker to go to space. In a new interview, Hernández revealed that he recommended Peña for the role in “A Million Miles Away,” the movie based on his life, after he’d seen his work in the film “The Martian.”Camila Morrone discusses working with craft ‘masters’ Willem Dafoe and Patricia Arquette10 movies & shows to watch for Hispanic Heritage Month“I said, ‘He has experience already. He's been an astronaut!’” said Hernández in an interview with People.
Thomas Markle issued another public plea to his estranged daughter. While Meghan Markle hasn't spoken with her father in years, Thomas is desperate to meet his grandchildren – Archie and Lilibet, the two children Meghan shares with Prince Harry.
Cher and her boyfriend Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards are back together again! The pair had announced their split “a couple of weeks ago” but it seems they have decided to give love a second. The celebrity couple confirmed that they are dating again after being spotted on a double date with Colombian singer J Balvin and his girlfriend Valentina Ferrer.CHER’S FRIENDSHIP WITH TINA TURNER AMID HEALTH STRUGGLES: ‘SHE WAS SO STRONG’CHER DEFENDS 40-YEAR AGE GAP WITH NEW BOYFRIEND: ‘LOVE DOESN’T KNOW MATH’J BALVIN SURPRISES COLOMBIA WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAM AFTER WIN IN AUSTRALIAThe 77-year-old music legend and the 37-year-old music executive wore matching all-black ensembles and were photographed holding hands outside a restaurant in Beverly Hills, California.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are well-known for their dedication to the roles, as well as their loveable and supportive behaviour toward one another in public. Very few of us need reminding that the royal couple met when they were both students at the University of St Andrews in Scotland in 2001. While they both started out as just friends, their closeness quickly blossomed into a relationship.
Emmerdale spoilers have revealed that Jacob Gallagher is in for a traumatic time as he ends up in hospital. In recent weeks, viewers have watched as Victoria Sugden and Suni Sharma have worked hard to make the food at the Hide Bistro a success as owner Gabby Thomas prepares to sell. With that in mind, Victoria puts on a tasting event where the chefs can showcase any potential new ideas for food for the menu.
Jamie Carragher has blasted Andre Onana for angrily confronting a 'broken' Harry Maguire during pre-season.
Russell Brand has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, opting for a simpler and quieter life with his wife of six years, Laura Brand, formerly Gallacher. The couple's love story is an intriguing one.They first crossed paths in 2007 when introduced by Laura's famous sister, Kirsty Gallacher. A brief romance ensued, but Russell, at the time, wasn't quite ready for a serious commitment.Their paths diverged, and Russell went on to have a high-profile marriage with pop star Katy Perry.
EXCLUSIVE: Screen Media has announced its acquisition of all North American rights to Helen’s Dead, a mystery comedy starring Dylan Gelula (Dream Scenario), Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild), Tyrese Gibson (Fast X), Annabelle Dexter-Jones (Succession), and Oliver Cooper (Red Oaks). Set to hit theaters in at least the top 10 markets, the film will open day-and-date on November 3.
Actress Miriam Margolyes will star in the 60th anniversary specials of Doctor Who. It comes as the 82-year-old actress recently opened up on her health battle as she admitted not being able to walk anymore, and fears she will soon be wheelchair-bound.
Pete Doherty documentary Stranger In My Own Skin have been revealed. Watch full trailer for the film above.Previously announced as debuting at Zurich Film Festival, Peter Doherty — Stranger In My Own Skin is directed by the Libertines and Babyshambles singer’s wife Katia deVidas, who also plays in his other solo outfit band The Puta Madres.Now, it has been announced that the film will hit cinemas from November 9, 2023 – with screenings taking place in the UK, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Canada, Ireland and Austria.A synopsis describes the feature-length documentary as “following English punk singer-songwriter and Libertines’ legendary frontman, Peter Doherty, as he plunges into the depths of addiction at the very height of his popularity.“Over a period of 10 years, the artist was intimately filmed by director-musician Katia deVidas who shot more than 200 hours of exclusive footage.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Southern California Public Radio president/CEO Herb Scannell has announced his plans to retire after four years at the organization, which operates KPCC-FM (“LAist 89.3”), LAist.com and LAist Studios. Scannell, the Nickelodeon vet who later ran BBC Worldwide North America and Mitú, will remain in the role until a new successor is named. The SCPR board has started a search for Scannell’s replacement.
Princess Catherine, Prince William, and Princess Anne made an appearance on Mike Tindall‘s The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast recently for a fun, lighthearted conversation.