Viral prankster who broke into homes as ‘challenge’ arrested again

If you thought day one of Parklife was hot, well then buckle in because day two of the UK's biggest metropolitan festival is a scorcher. Temperatures here at Heaton Park are to hit 27 degrees by mid-afternoon, and there's even a chance of thunder and showers.

Thousands of music fans have started pouring into Heaton Park as Parklife 2023 finally kicks off. The UK’s largest metropolitan festival will welcome 80,000 people today, as they head to catch performances from the likes of Aitch, Little Simz and Fred Again..

A former academic who beat his scientist ex-wife to death almost 45 years ago has dropped plans to appeal against his conviction and sentence.

Nothing can ruin an exciting holiday like your luggage not turning up, which can spark fears that it could be broken into.

Naman Ramachandran The first trailer has been unveiled for documentary “In the Shadow of Beirut,” executive produced by Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton and Siobhan Sinnerton for HiddenLight Productions. The film is a cinematic portrait of modern-day Lebanon as seen through the eyes of four families living in the impoverished Sabra and Shatila neighbourhoods of the city, the scene of an infamous massacre in 1982. It filmed over four years with unique access to the families within these largely restricted areas and is co-directed by Stephen Gerard Kelly, in his debut, and Garry Keane (Sundance selection “Gaza,” 2019). Kelly built up his relationship with the families over a six-year period.

Jennifer Lopez touches is a global sensation? The critically-acclaimed actress, chart-topping singer and businesswoman just found herself another big hit with Netflix’s The Mother. The action thriller has been topping the streaming service’s most watched list the past month, and it has now become the latest original Netflix movie to crack the top 10 Netflix films of all time. Following the numbers coming in, JLo is thanking fans for the milestone.

Legendary! How I Met Your Father has yet to reveal who the father actually is — but fans are beginning to speculate the answer  may not be who it first seemed. 

Paying tribute. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker honored the late Chris Baker nearly 15 years after his death in the 2008 plane crash that killed three other passengers. The Blink-182 drummer, 47, was one of two survivors.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Spidey’s still got it. “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” a sequel to Sony’s 2018 Oscar-winning “Into the Spider-Verse,” collected $120 million in its box office debut — a towering figure that’s more than triple the original’s opening weekend. The first film, one of the intial cinematic introductions to the multiverse, started with a softer $34.4 million but turned into a word-of-mouth sensation during its theatrical run, which ended with $190 million in North America and $384 million globally. Now, thanks to the goodwill from “Into the Spider-Verse” and quality to match the hype, the follow-up film has managed to become a blockbuster from the jump. Already, “Across the Spider-Verse” has generated $208 million worldwide, including $88.1 million at the international box office. It cost $100 million.

A rugby club is planning a major revamp of its grounds - including improvements to its clubhouse, a new 3G pitch and up to 100 new homes. Stockport Rugby Union Football Club is also proposing a 75-bed care as part of the scheme, which includes its base at Headlands Road, Hazel Grove, and neighbouring land south of Jacksons Lane.The combined 20 acre site is split into two main parcels. The first, to the west of Wallbank Road includes the rugby club, its three playing pitches and Wild Things Soft Play Centre. The second, lying to the east of Wallbank Road, covers open fields, a rugby pitch and a small informal private allotment/orchard, south of existing homes on Jacksons Lane. An access track, via Wallbank Road, connects the two.The proposed residential area will occupy the eastern part of the site, with the new 3G playing pitch to the west. Enhancements to the clubhouse will include an extension to provide women’s changing facilities, a first aid room, a larger kitchen/dining area and a disabled lift and toilet.

A Perthshire family has been left shaken after masked robbers evaded a security system to break into their garage and steal an e-bike worth over £10,000.

Kourtney Kardashian is paying tribute to Chris Baker, the late assistant and close friend of her husband, Travis Barker.On Sunday, the 44-year-old reality star took to Instagram, sharing a photo at Chris' grave site on his birthday, posting a heart emoji after putting flowers on Chris' grave.Travis also posted a photo from the grave site to his own account.Chris was one of four fatalities that occurred in the 2008 plane crash, which traumatized Travis, who was one of two survivors.At the time, the small plane, which was traveling from Columbia, South Carolina to Los Angeles, crashed, killing Chris and Travis' security guard, Charles «Che» Still, as well as both of the pilots. Travis' best friend Adam «DJ AM» Goldstein also survived the crash, but died one year later in 2009.The Blink-182 drummer has been candid about the traumatic event leaving him suicidal and terrified of ever flying again.In 2021, Barker shared a photo kissing Kourtney in front of a plane ahead of his first post-crash ride, writing, «With you anything is possible.»A post shared by travisbarker (@travisbarker)The couple have since gone on many plane rides together, including the one to Italy in 2022 for their romantic destination wedding in Portofino.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Looking for Love,” the season finale of FX’s “Dave,” now streaming on Hulu. Brad Pitt was held hostage, rapped in autotune, shot with an arrow and revealed his “real name” is Luke — all during Wednesday night’s season finale of FX’s “Dave.” In fact, the Hollywood A-lister might bring the underrated dark comedy its first series nom after three seasons. Playing himself, Pitt will be among the guest acting submissions for the dark comedy, Variety has learned exclusively. Taking place on a night full of twists and turns, the 46-minute “Looking for Love” episode — directed by Kitao Sakurai and written by Dave Burd and Vanessa McGee — shows Dave being held hostage by a superfan who just wants to “hang out” with Pitt, an actor and aspiring rap star.

Sorry not sorry! Kate Beckinsale had a hilarious reaction to a fan who accused her of having plastic surgery. 

practicing to be a mermaid since she was a kid) or belting the ballad “Part of Your World.” Instead, she lists her castmates’ musical numbers: “Jonah [Hauer-King, who plays Prince Eric, his] song is wonderful — ‘Wild Uncharted Waters’ — his performance of that is iconic. And then ‘The Scuttlebutt’ is amazing.

As summer is edges closer and the warmer weather begins, a pest or two may arrive with it.

Taylor Swift is playing three shows just minutes away from New York City this weekend, but the stadium has a warning for fans.

recent interview with Piers Morgan, the defiant hellion declared that he could do what he wanted and even accused the host of racism for criticizing his behavior.“This whole public out-roar just makes me laugh,” the 18-year-old TikTokker — known as Mizzy online — told The Post columnist during the “Piers Morgan Uncensored” segment, which he appeared on following a court appearance.O’Garro had been slapped with a $400 fine over the now-infamous gag in which he and his friends entered a London family’s home without their permission, distressing the homeowners and their young kids. The London native’s other stunts have included stealing someone’s dog, jumping over Orthodox Jewish people in a leapfrog style, ripping up library books and even appearing to threaten strangers’ lives in jest, the Mirror reported.However, Mizzy didn’t appear too ashamed about his antics, as evidenced by his response to Morgan’s questions during the interruption-filled segment.“You take a dog from an elderly woman, leapfrog over the top of an Orthodox Jewish man standing at the side of the road minding his business, you go up to women in the street and say, ‘Do you want to die?’ ” the British broadcaster declared.

Quentin Tarantino is back at the Cannes Film Festival this year for a special screening in the Directors’ Fortnight.

Phillip Schofield is heartbroken after not being able to officially say goodbye to This Morning on air, according to Piers Morgan.