What’s on SZA’s Playlists? ‘Kill Bill’ Singer Talks Inspiration From Ella Fitzgerald and Her Love for Creed and Nickelback

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shared the proposed, new State Pension and benefits payment rates to come into effect from April 8, 2024. State Pensions will rise by 8.5 per cent, as per the Triple Lock policy, while most benefits will increase by the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation figure of 6.7 per cent.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor M. Raihan Halim’s “La Luna” will close the 53rd edition of International Film Festival Rotterdam, which has also revealed the lineup of its Tiger competition section, a platform for up-and-coming filmmakers, and Big Screen Competition, a program for more established talent. “La Luna,” which has its European premiere at the festival, is a comedy about a conservative Malaysian village shaken by the arrival of a lingerie store.

for Sydney Sweeney, as her rom-com, Anyone But You, finally hits theaters on Friday. The film has made headlines all year (which you can read about that ), but the trailer is hysterical, and Sweeney and co-star Glen Powell are perfect sparring partners. It also stars rom-com royalty Dermott Mulroney (My Best Friend's Wedding), who plays Sweeney's dad.Meanwhile, Mandy Moore returns to television this week as investigative journalist Benita Alexander in Peacock's Dr.

Roman Kemp is a successful TV and radio presenter and the son of Spandau Ballet singer Martin Kemp and Wham! backing singer Shirlie Kemp. He's a familiar face on our TVs and airwaves, presenting on the likes of Capital Radio and the BBC's The One Show. However, off-screen, he prefers to keep his love life private, with the star understood to be single.

Rosario Dawson is going to be a grandma, and she already has the nickname planned for herself. The actress revealed to Page Six that her daughter Isabella, 21, is expecting her first child.Dawson couldn’t stop herself from sharing the big news. “It’s very exciting,” she told the outlet.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Big-budget disaster series “Estonia,” Canneseries winner “Power Play” and “Painkiller,” the TV drama debut of Göteborg victor Gabriela Pilcher (“Amateur”) feature in the five contenders for next year’s Nordisk Film & TV Fond Prize which serves to underscore the robust breadth of current Nordic scripted series. Also in the running is “Prisoner,” a second admired Cannes series main competition contender featuring “The Killing” star Sofie Gråbøl, and “Descendants,” the showrunning debut of famed Icelandic thesp Tinna Hrafnsdóttir.

Gisele Bündchen is sharing her sustainability vision with an exciting partnership. The supermodel talked to HOLA! about her passion for sustainable fashion, the most important things she learned in 2023, and her best advice for young entrepreneurs.During an exclusive interview at The Bass Museum in Miami Beach, as part of Art Basel, Gisele opened up about the importance of timeless fashion pieces, in partnership with the luxury brand IWC Schaffhausen. The supermodel previously revealed that she likes to collaborate on projects with “a true intention” to create “the biggest impact in the social and environmental area.”“It’s about being mindful,” she explained.

John Bleasdale Guest Contributor Andrew Garfield spoke to an audience rich in Spider-Man fans about his career at the Red Sea Film Festival Thursday, sitting alongside Saudi producer and Red Sea Film Foundation CEO Mohammed Al Turki. The two have known each other since Garfield starred in Ramin Bahrani’s 2014 drama “99 Homes,” which Al Turki produced. “I’m currently out of work,” Garfield quipped.

Xochitl Gomez is taking over Hollywood as one of the rising stars among a new generation of multitalented performers. The 17-year-old Mexican-American actress has been sharing her talent with the world from a very young age, making her way from the small screen to the big screen, gaining major recognition for her fan-favorite character America Chavez in the 2022 Marvel film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.Coming from a humble family in California, her parents recognized her talent early on and did everything they could to support her journey wholeheartedly.

Sir Rod Stewart and Jools Holland have teamed up to release a toe-tapping 13-track album, which includes new single Almost Like Being In Love, it was announced on Tuesday.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye will direct $2.5 million toward emergency humanitarian efforts in Gaza, which equates to 4 million emergency meals that could feed more than 173,000 Palestinians for two weeks, according to the announcement. Tesfaye, a United Nations World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador, will contribute the money from his XO Humanitarian Fund. Since the Israel-Hamas violence launched on Oct.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed changes to payment dates for Child Benefit, Guardian’s Allowance and Tax Credits over the festive fortnight. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Social Security Scotland have not announced any changes yet, but as in previous years, is expected to follow the same payment pattern as HMRC.

England came back from two goals down to beat the Netherlands and keep their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages of the UEFA Women's Nations League alive.

Buckingham Palace has "banded together" as insiders claim the naming of Kate Middleton and King Charles as the alleged royals at the heart of the 'race row' has blown the Sussexes' feud "into another stratosphere".

If you’re looking for a winter manicure that embodies the spirit of the season without screaming ‘ Christmas ’ then we’ve found just the thing for you. ‘Frosty’ pearl designs are the perfect way to incorporate some winter whites into your nail designs without looking too stark, and nail artist Simu of @Simlynail on Instagram gave the perfect easy-to-follow tutorial on how to create the ultimate swirled icy design.

EXCLUSIVE: Jake Cannavale has been tapped to play Aaron Hernandez’s love interest in the first installment Ryan Murphy’s anthology series .

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they're 'so bored' as they shared a mixed reaction to the song and dance choices for Musicals week. The razzle-dazzle of the stage will be coming to the Elstree studio ballroom when the BBC One dance contest returns on Saturday (December 2).

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details about the Season 2 finale of Fox‘s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Love hurts, and so, if you’re a Gram Parsons fan, does the idea that the world has had to do without him for 50 years, as of September of this year. Imagining how his style might have changed over the subsequent half-century is never-ending, as is conjecturing how he might have simply have brought the world closer to his own fearless hybrid of country and rock, with more years to grow his audience after what amounted to a mere five-year heyday.

Thousands of families across Scotland are facing poverty, and they’re relying on support from Aberlour Children's Charity to help them fund essentials such as food, clothes and bedding.