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Dancing on Ice viewers have said they 'didn't think they'd be saying it' as they already named Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards as their early winner. The former Olympic ski jumper had a great start to his run in the ITV skating competition last week.

Two major city centre roads were shut off this evening following reports of concern for welfare over a woman on a bridge.

Believe it or not, Taylor Swift actually did have a hand in Argylle!

Not since 2019’s crime thriller The Gentleman has Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey gotten a chance to thrill audiences, but it looks like he’s getting closer at finding his next project in a big way. Sources tell Deadline that McConaughey is in negotiations to star in Comet Films and Blumhouse’s The Lost Bus, with Paul Greengrass in negotiations to direct and Apple Original Films in discussions to board the film.

Five years ago the UK had eradicated measles. But now a national incident has been declared over a sharp spike in the highly infectious virus.

Bravo fans, 2024 didn’t begin until the bracing Jan. 2 season finale of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” which shocked us all into the new year, and made us remember we’re alive.

Almost 8,000 homes in the north west of England are without power according to Electricity North West. The operator says that 7,899 homes have been hit with power cuts as Storm Isha continues to batter the nation.

Could the royal family be on the cusp of reconciliation??

Caroline Brew editor Lena Waithe, who is a juror at Sundance, believes the festival “really sets the tone for the year,” citing “Past Lives” as an example from last year. “Obviously, ‘Past Lives’ has done really well, surprisingly so to the business. It’s a quiet movie about home, friends, what would’ve happened if you would’ve stayed in one place versus going somewhere else,” Waithe said.

When it comes to our manicure, we’re always on the lookout for a fresh new way to give some of our favourite go-to designs a little upgrade, and beauty fans have found just the thing. A quick search on TikTok reveals that one of the hottest new nail trends is the Priscilla nails, inspired by the wedding day mani of Priscilla Presley.The renewed interest in the ex-wife of Elvis comes thanks to the release of the biopic about her life that landed in cinemas at the start of the year, and its spawned a whole host of new fashion and beauty trends from fans who are loving the vintage, romantic style of Priscilla herself.

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will read double and triple meanings into ev-er-y-thing Taylor Swift does or says or breathes near. It's mostly harmless fun, but one recent rumor has been so buzzy that it required an actual investigation.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large As the possibility of a third season of “Big Little Lies” picks up steam, HBO and Max content chairman/CEO Casey Bloys is ready for it. Bloys confirmed to Variety that he has heard “a little bit about the idea. I think it could be great.” “Big Little Lies” stars and executive producers Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman have teased the prospect of a new season of the series — which last aired in 2019 — while speaking to reporters in recent weeks.

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The 75th prestigious Emmy Awards took place on Monday night (January 15) in California after a delay from September due to industry strikes. If you were watching the much-anticipated ceremony that awards the best in TV, you may have spotted an unusual green goblin striking a pose on the red carpet.

Matthew Perry and Angus Cloud.Towards the end of the ceremony, which took place on the early morning of January 16 (January 15 in the U.S), Charlie Puth and singer-songwriter duo The War And Treaty performed for the award show’s In Memoriam segment, paying their respects to the deceased.Puth kicked off the performance with a piano-led arrangement of ‘See You Again’, and was joined in by The War And Treaty after its first chorus.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Katherine Heigl joined her former “Grey’s Anatomy” cast members Ellen Pompeo, Justin Chambers, James Pickens Jr. and Chandra Wilson on stage during the Emmy Awards in what was one of the more high-profile reunions for the stars.

British songstress Dua Lipa is reportedly dating Fantastic Beasts actor Callum Turner, and the pair are said to be "mad about each other". According to PageSix, the pair were spotted dancing at an afterparty in LA for the premiere of his show “Masters of The Air” Wednesday night. A source told the publication: “It’s new, but but they’re mad about each other." Speaking about Dua Lipa, 28, being at 33 year old Callum's big event, the insider said: “She was at the premiere to support him." OK! has contacted Dua Lipa and Callum Turner's reps for comment.

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Labour leader Keir Starmer has set out what he would do for Greater Manchester if he becomes Prime Minister. In a wide-ranging interview with the Manchester Evening News, Sir Keir spoke about transport, housing and devolution as well as the conflict in the Middle East.