The cast of the Disney+ movie Peter Pan and Wendy hit the red carpet for UK premiere!
01.04.2023 - 06:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Man-made sewer monsters and the discovery of alien life are some of the ways jokers have attempted to pull the wool over Mancunians eyes on April Fools' Day.
Yes it's the most mischievous day of the year - when our gullibility is tested by pranksters hoping to catch us with an "April Fools!" before 12pm. The exact origins of why we play practical jokes and invent hoaxes on April 1st are unknown.
But, for over 200-years, April Fools' Day has signalled hours of mischief-making which causes reactions varying from chuckles to panic. Some, of course, we see coming a mile off, but others have enraged people so much those behind the pranks have been forced to apologise.
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But it's not just friends and family looking to catch us out, it's become a tradition for newspapers and broadcasters to revel in reporting implausibly silly stories on April Fools' Day. Some of the classic japes the media have played include the BBC convincing people that southern Switzerland had a bumper spaghetti harvest and that a colony of penguins had been discovered that could fly.
Perhaps one of the most extreme examples was the Paris radio station that announced all of Europe would follow Britain and drive on the left from April 1. Cue chaos on the roads when those who had not heard the broadcast desperately tried to avoid those that had.
So, if you have yet to be caught out today, well done to you. To celebrate this most larksome of days, we've put together a list of six occasions when companies, members of the public, and even the M.E.N have tried to pull the wool over the eyes of
The cast of the Disney+ movie Peter Pan and Wendy hit the red carpet for UK premiere!
Defending her ex. Sarah Ferguson defended her former husband, Prince Andrew, after he was stripped of his royal titles following his involvement in a sexual assault lawsuit brought by one of the late Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers.
Naman Ramachandran BAFTA-winning “The Last King of Scotland” writer Jeremy Brock will adapt independent studio Wiip and India’s Roy Kapur Films’ series based on the book “The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company” by author and historian William Dalrymple. “The Anarchy” will be mounted as an international co-production between Wiip and Roy Kapur Films to be produced across the U.S., U.K. and India. The book tells the story of how one of the world’s most magnificent empires, the Mughal empire, disintegrated and came to be replaced by the British East India Company – a dangerously unregulated private company based thousands of miles away in a small London office just five windows wide.
Gorka Marquez has been sent a message by his Strictly Come Dancing co-star asking him to 'explain' as he showed off his impressive physique in a shirtless snap. The professional dancer took to his Instagram profile with not one but two snaps of himself tensing his muscles in the mirror.
The eve of the King’s Coronation will be marked by a glittering Buckingham Palace reception attended by foreign royalty. Princess Beatrix, the former queen of the Netherlands, has confirmed her attendance at the event, expected to be hosted by Charles, alongside her granddaughter and heir to the Dutch throne Catharina-Amalia, the Princess of Orange.
Two men who helped Raoul Moat carry out a shooting spree and evade the police in 2010 were eventually jailed for their part in the crime.
Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Eco-thriller “The Swarm,” which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, has been acquired in the U.K. by pay-TV operator Sky. Negotiations with a U.S. partner are in the final stages. The show, produced by multiple Primetime Emmy award winner and “Game of Thrones” executive producer Frank Doelger and NDF IP’s managing director Eric Welbers, is set to play on the Sky Max channel in the U.K. later this year. “The Swarm” scored huge ratings in Germany on ZDF and on Austria’s ORF. In Germany, it attracted up to 10 million views per episode (linear and catch-up combined), multiple prime time wins, and big successes within the younger target group (between the ages of 14-49).
Keanu Reeves and his longtime girlfriend, Alexandra Grant, couldn't be a cuter red carpet couple.The pair came together for a rare public appearance as they walked the carpet together at the Museum of Contemporary Art's 2023 Gala, held at the Geffen Contemporary in Los Angeles on Saturday.A bearded Reeves, rocking his now-traditional red carpet attire of a sleek black suit and white shirt, was all smiles as he posed for photos with his ladylove — who looked chic and elegant in a red, sleeveless flower pattern gown.As they stopped for pics, Reeves appeared to compliment Grant on her lovely ensemble and quickly stopped to give her a kiss as photographers — and fans on the sidelines — snapped away.The adorable moment was also shared on Twitter, and fans were delighted over how happy Reeves and Grant seemed to be as they basked in the glow of the spotlight as a couple.Keanu Reeves and girlfriend Alexandra Grant share a sweet moment on the carpet at the @MOCAlosangeles Gala.
As the latest series of Britain’s Got Talent got underway on Saturday, judge Alesha Dixon was treated to a surprising blast from the past, as she realised she and one of this year’s hopefuls already knew each other. Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and new judge Bruno Tonioli were completely taken aback when Alesha admitted she recognising one member of community choir The Big Sing, who she knew all the way back in her early days with girlband Miss-Teeq.
King Charles is going to use his Coronation to mend the rifts within his family, according to palace insiders. It was announced earlier this week that Prince Harry would be joining his estranged family for the historic celebrations, while his wife Meghan Markle remains in the US with their two children.
Amanda Holden will join a group of celebrity coaches mentoring a new choir ahead of their performance in front of the King and Queen Consort at the Coronation Concert.
Amanda Holden and Motsi Mabuse form part of a celebrity coaching line-up that will mentor a new choir ahead of their performance in front of the King and Queen Consort at the Coronation Concert next month. A BBC programme will explore how the 300 singers were brought together from diverse backgrounds to perform at the event at Windsor Castle in May.
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Ashnikko has shared the title track from her upcoming debut album ‘WEEDKILLER’ – check it out below.The singer will release their first LP on June 2 via Parlophone (pre-order here) and it has been previewed by recent single ‘Worms’.“My bioluminescent heart is glowing. My post-apocalyptic fae world is here for you to journey into,” Ashnikko shared of the album in a statement.
Fans had high hopes for Thomas Hartley and Adrian Sanderson after they navigated a rocky time on Married At First Sight UK. Despite failing to hit it off at first, they became one of the of the matchmaking show's most popular couples after forming a close relationship following a row-filled honeymoon in Mexico.
Fans were awestruck over the weekend after spotting Hollywood megastar Samuel L Jackson on a night out in Scotland over the weekend. The 74-year-old Pulp Fiction icon attended a bingo style rave on Saturday (April 1) in Glasgow.
April Banbury and Whitney Hughes may have left their Instagram followers shocked on Thursday as they stripped down before jumping into a lake in Scotland. Posting a photo to their Instagram Stories, the Married At First Sight UK stars made sure to cover their bottoms with green heart emojis, as they posed turned away from the camera while making their way into the water. Holding hands April, 33, and Whitney, 30, then jumped into the lake, with Whitney adding: "Life is short & it's here to be lived" on a video clip of the lake, after the duo had entered.
Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes are both in agreement about Scott McTominay’s quality after the Manchester United star netted twice in Scotland’s historic win over Spain on Tuesday evening.
Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International British presenter and comedian Paul O’Grady has died. He was 67. O’Grady’s death was confirmed to the BBC by his partner Andre Portasio, who said the popular TV host died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday evening. O’Grady was known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, and had been performing as Miss Hannigan (a role he first played 25 years ago) in the touring musical “Annie,” which ran for a week at the Edinburgh Playhouse from March 21 to 25. (The show is scheduled to travel to Southampton in April. ) On his official Instagram page, O’Grady wrote on March 13 that he was “thoroughly enjoying playing Hannigan again after so long, especially with a truly amazing and lovely cast.”
Keanu Reeves has found his happy place. It turns out, it's with his longtime girlfriend, Alexandra Grant.The star recently opened up for magazine's «One Last Thing» interview, answering a set of standard questions about moments in his life — including when was the last time he danced or when was the last time he watched the sunrise.One question, however, had fans swooning for his heartfelt response — specifically when he was asked to describe the last moment of bliss that he could remember.«A couple of days ago with my honey,» shared Reeves, 58, referring to Grant, 49.