What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — February 16

Post Malone and Eddie Vedder teamed up at a benefit concert last night (February 17) to play songs by Vedder’s Pearl Jam and Tom Petty. Check out the footage below.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Over the past few years Italian cinema has been making strides in the global arena and 2024 looks likely to bolster its international standing. New works by top auteurs Paolo Sorrentino and Luca Guadagnino will be launching from the festival circuit just as a fresh crop of directors comes to fore, starting with Margherita Vicario, whose first film “Gloria!” scored a Berlin competition slot.

Kasabian have teased the release of new music and an announcement coming next week.The Leicester rock band took to social media this week to share a six-second teaser video featuring a phone ringing from a ‘no caller ID’ number, soundtracked by a strong bass guitar line and steady snare drum beat.They captioned the post with a series of curious eye emojis and a date of 21/02, which is next Wednesday.

Euphoria star Hunter Schafer stole the show at the Berlin Film Festival press conference on Friday for Tilman Singer’s horror movie Cuckoo which is world premiering at the city’s 2,500-capacity Verti Music Hall this evening.

Millions of older people in receipt of the New or Basic State Pension are set for a significant boost this year after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that payments will rise by 8.5 per cent from April 8, 2024. This means that someone on the full New State Pension will see payments go up from £203.85 per week to £221.20 and as payments are typically made every four weeks, this amounts to £884.80 each pay period.

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz are getting ready for a unique experience. The two Spanish tennis players will be facing off in Netflix’s first ever live tennis event, “The Netflix Slam.”Rafa Nadal shows off impressive lung capacity as he recovers from tennis injuryWhy Rafa Nadal has never broken a tennis racquet in his careerNetflix has released the first teaser of the event, which shows footage of Nadal and Alcaraz playing over the years. It shows recordings of Nadal and Alcaraz’s previous encounters, which have been on three separate occasions, with Nadal in a 2-1 lead.

EXCLUSIVE: National Geographic Documentary Films is bringing Bobi Wine: The People’s President back to the big screen in some major markets Friday for President’s Day weekend.

Most families know the story of Stick Man and his search for the family tree, but there's one little known attraction that many have missed.

Drivers are being warned to plan ahead as emergency repairs take place on a Greater Manchester motorway over the weekend.

Shania Twain has announced new shows across the UK and Ireland – including her first ever headline gig in Wales. Find ticket details below.Announced today (February 12), the upcoming live shows include the country music legend’s first headline slot in Wales, as part of this year’s instalment of the Chepstow Summer Sessions.Taking place at Chepstow Racecourse, the performance will be held on Friday, July 5 and will see the singer break out live renditions of fan favourites including ‘Man! I Feel Like A Woman!’ and ‘You’re Still the One’.Other newly-announced shows include a Summer Sessions slot in Stirling City Park on July 2, as well as a headline appearance at Lytham Festival on Lytham Green, Lancashire on July 4.Twain will also play Belfast’s Ormeau Park on June 27 – as part of the Belsonic series – and Dublin’s Malahide Castle on June 28.

Hundreds of thousands of households in receipt of Tax Credits and no other qualifying benefits will receive the final cost of living payment worth £299 between February 16 and 22, 2024. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is making the payments automatically to eligible Tax Credits claimants, so there’s no need for anyone to apply.

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The Manchester Evening News’ resident medium has outlined what members of each star sign can expect for the coming week. Leos have been advised to brace themselves and open up their hearts as someone who has hurt them in the past will be making an appearance in their lives.

John Fury has told how 'cowards' in prison would hurl hideous insults at him after lights out. The former bare-knuckle boxing champ was jailed for 11 years in 2011 after gouging out a man's eye in a brawl at a car auction in Belle Vue.

Fans are gearing up for a big night of football, entertainment and music as Super Bowl LVIII game day is here. Although many viewers will have their eyes locked on their screens for the big game, a lot of fans also clamor for the Super Bowl’s big entertainment spectacle – the halftime show.The Super Bowl halftime show has seen massive stars over the years, and Usher will be the latest to headline in 2024. With over 50 years of Super Bowl halftime shows, many star-studded performances have shocked and bored fans.

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The Six Nations kicked off with a bang last weekend, with Ireland beating France, England narrowly defeating Italy, and Scotland just edging out Wales.

What To Watch. Today we recommend a mix of new releases and newly available titles, from movies and shows, all available to stream on the most popular platforms.What to Watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week - January 19What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — January 26“One Day” follows the decades-long love story between Dex (Leo Woodall) and Em (Ambika Mod), two people from the same college who unexpectedly spend one day together and develop a special friendship. The series follows them on that same day through the years.

Katcy Stephan A new standalone “Predator” movie is in the works at 20th Century Studios, with filmmaker Dan Trachtenberg set to direct. Plot details for “Badlands,” which will be set in the future, are currently under wraps, but the film will begin production this year.

Following the massive success of the Predator pic, Prey, 20th Century is moving forward with the next film as Deadline is hearing Dan Trachtenberg is returning to write and direct Badlands, a new standalone pic in the franchise that is expected to shoot later this year. The film is a high priority for the studio and sources say Trachtenberg and execs are already meeting with talent for the lead role.