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Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. After an impressive box office run at the end of 2023 and winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Film earlier this year, Hayao Miyazaki‘s “The Boy and the Heron” is coming to streaming. The epic animated film — starring Robert Pattinson, Florence Pugh and Willem Dafoe (in the English dubbed version) — is available to rent and purchase digitally in 4K Ultra HD on Prime Video and Apple TV starting on Tuesday, June 25.

Former eOne and Pathé UK marketing executive Chris Besseling has joined True Brit Entertainment, the UK distribution company run by Zygi Kamasa. 

Chase & Status and Swedish DJ and producer Eric Prydz were booked to headline, and other performers included Jamie Jones, Marco Carola, LF System, Dennis Ferrer, Hannah Wants, Groove Armada (DJ Set) and Low Steppa.Now, the organisers of the Dagenham festival have confirmed that the event has been forced to be cancelled due to the weather conditions, and set to return in 2025 instead.Taking to Facebook this afternoon (April 29), the official page shared an update, explaining that the decision was made by the local council and organisers were left “devastated” by the news.“Last year, when we were looking for a new home, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham offered us the beautiful Central Park and we worked with them to create detailed plans for how the Festival would work this year and be better than ever before,” the update read.“We had invested time and money into the new site, new stages and brought in a new Creative Team to bring the weekend to life with immersive experiences and large art installations, alongside the already fantastic lineup, which we couldn’t wait to share with you.An Important Update Regarding We Are FSTVL 2024.Posted by We Are FSTVL on Monday, April 29, 2024“Sadly, and just days before we were due to attend on-site to start the build, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham accepted that they could not deliver a safe event space that was fit for the purpose of allowing us to stage We Are FSTVL 2024.”The post continued, adding how it was forced to cancel the event due to putting punters’ health at the forefront: “London Borough of Barking and Dagenham say that the difficult decision to cancel has been made for health and safety reasons after record levels of rainfall this year.“We are heartbroken

Billie Eilish has announced a ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ 2024-2025 UK, North America, Europe and Australian world tour. Check out dates and ticket details below.In support of her upcoming third studio album ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT‘ – which is set for release on May 17 and available for pre-order / pre-save here – Eilish will embark on a massive world tour.Kicking off on September 29 at the Centre Videotron in Québec, the ‘Bad Guy’ singer will make her way across North America through the end of December 2024.

Meghan Markle will not be joining Prince Harry for his upcoming UK visit, it has been confirmed.The news, which ends months of speculation, was confirmed by Royal correspondent Chris Ship on X, formerly known as Twitter. In his post, he wrote: "Additional confirmation this morning that Meghan will not be joining Harry for the Invictus Anniversary service at @StPaulsLondon in London.

With almost 2,000 guests in attendance, a million fans camped outside and over 36 million viewers watching from home, people were eager to catch the first glimpse of Kate Middleton ’s bridal gown. Already renowned for her simple yet elegant style, royal experts had been speculating for months over what type of dress Kate would opt for.

Prince Harry is set to return to the UK in less than a fortnight for the Invictus Games and it is believed King Charles has "left the door open" for a reconciliation with his estranged son. However, the offer reportedly does not extend to Harry's wife Meghan Markle, who is expected to remain in Montecito, California, with their two children, Archie and Lilibet. And even if she was planning on accompanying her husband, the King may not welcome her over fears she would "overshadow the message of the service".

We are so ready for the sunshine to finally make an appearance, showering us in heat, sun rays and warmth. And although the British weather isn't playing ball, giving us skies of grey rather than blue, many of us are getting our wardrobes summer-ready, which usually means indulging in a spot of retail therapy to give it a bit of a seasonal boost.

Kerry Katona ’s Spanish dream is over before it’s even begun as the heartbroken star has made a dramatic U-turn on plans to relocate overseas for the sake of her family. Kerry, 43, and her fiancé Ryan Mahoney, 35, had been travelling back and forth to Marbella in southern Spain for a while, and the pair were viewing houses with the aim of eventually moving to sunnier climes this June.The reason for the sudden change of heart comes down to Kerry’s children – Molly, 22, Lilly-Sue, 21, Heidi, 17, Max,16, and 10-year-old DJ, who Ryan is a doting stepdad to.

No summer wardrobe is complete without the perfect pair of sandals, and Marks & Spencer shoppers are going wild over these slip ons that are praised for being ‘so comfy.’ The suede shoes boast a similar cut-out front design to the trendy Hermes Chypre Sandals which sell for £730, unlike M&S’s which are priced at a much more affordable £45. Available in all shoe sizes from a UK 3 to 8, the easy to slip on and off sandals are ideal for heading to the beach, wearing by the pool or nipping to the shops this summer.

Great British Bake Off star Martha Collison, who appeared on the show in 2014 as the youngest-ever contestant, has become a mum after giving birth to a baby boy named Kenaniah Jude last week with her husband of five years, Michael Haywood. Announcing the news via Instagram, Martha, 27, penned: "My sunshine is here! Our little Kenny arrived last Saturday afternoon, 9 days overbaked and weighing 8lb 4oz.

Despite leaving Good Morning Britain in controversial circumstances in 2021, Piers Morgan has posted a message on social media to celebrate the morning show’s 10th anniversary. Current presenters Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley marked the special occasion on Monday 29 April by introducing a series of clips of some of the show’s most memorable moments, including a glimpse of Piers, who worked on GMB for almost six years.

Dianne Buswell has hilariously uncovered a 'feud' between two of her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars before Vito Coppola admitted his struggle. The dancers have recently been in rehearsals as they prepare to tour the country.

Billie Eilish has accomplished more than most recording artists will in their entire lives.Over the past decade, the “Bad Guy” singer released two number one albums, hosted “Saturday Night Live” and collected nine Grammy Awards and two Academy Awards to name just a few of her many impressive achievements.This year, she’s going back for more.Eilish just announced she is embarking on the worldwide ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR’ in support of her upcoming album with the same name, due out May 17.The worldwide tour includes a stop at Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on Wednesday, Oct. 9 as well a trio of back-to-back-to-back gigs at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Oct.

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Janette Manrara has said she 'can't get over' a number of sweet moments between her daughter and one of Strictly Come Dancing's very own judges after they spent some of their personal time together over the weekend.

Prices for smaller homes are rising at a faster rate than larger properties, says Halifax. The bank says that smaller properties, particularly flats, are in higher demand due to affordability constraints faced by house hunters.

10th anniversary of the Invictus Games in the UK, according to a report.The Duke of Sussex is gearing up to return to London on May 8 for the first time since his visit to see King Charles after his cancer diagnosis in February.It’ll be his first trip to his home soil since learning of his sister-in-law Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis last month.But unfortunately for Harry, 39, Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace officials have not confirmed any indication of a royal reunion being on the cards during his trip, the Telegraph reports.The father of two is expected to give a reading at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral on May 8 to mark a decade since the inaugural Invictus Games in the capital.Actor Damian Lewis is set to recite the Invictus poem during the service.Harry launched the Invictus Games in 2014 as multi-sport Paralympic-styled games for wounded or injured servicemen and veterans.It is thought that Harry will stay at a hotel during his upcoming trip — something Harry opted to do during his blink-and-you-miss-it trip to London in February.The celebratory service will take place two days after Harry and his wife Meghan Markle’s son, Prince Archie, celebrates his 5th birthday.

The UK Government has rejected calls in an online petition to scrap the income tax threshold for people in receipt of the State Pension or benefits. More than 20,300 people have signed the e-petition created by Kenneth Bardsley, who argues that the taxation is “punishing pensioners and those on some benefits” and “pushing people even deeper into poverty”.

Gorka Marquez has delighted fans with a fresh 'not long' update weeks after leaving his Greater Manchester home where he lives with his fiancee Gemma Atkinson and their two children.

Reforms to the way that young workers start to build up their pension pot which could add close to another £100K to their retirement funds, have been missed once again, according to pensions provider Standard Life.

Anthony Joshua has revealed just when and where his next big fight is going to take place.

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to lock horns in a monumental battle next month with each fighter attempting to etch their names in boxing history as the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999.

An extra train service will be running at the weekend to help Olivia Rodrigo fans get home after the singer’s first show at Co-op Live.

As Prince Harry is slated to return to the UK this week, it has emerged that he will make the trip solo, leaving wife Meghan and their children in America. That's despite reports suggesting that his brother, Prince William, and sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, encouraged the entire family to come.

Richard Madeley has been labelled a 'hypocrite' after he criticised a shoplifter and demanded 'proof' that people are starving whilst presenting Good Morning Britain.

Marvin Humes shared a three-word message in response to his wife Rochelle's important night as he was there to support her. The couple were among the guests at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards 2024 on Sunday night (April 28).

The final vows on Married at First Sight Australia have just finished, and thankfully for fans in the UK we don't have to wait long for the reunion episode.

Humza Yousaf has resigned as First Minister today rather than risk losing a vote of no confidence in the Scottish Parliament.

A well-known BBC wildlife presenter has been caught up in a scam that saw a fake AI-generated program mimic her voice and give permission for her face to be used in an advert.