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Manchester came together to bask in spring sunshine — and celebrate the runners raising millions for charity.

Tens of thousands of people were set to take part in the Great Manchester Run on Sunday.

Netflix’s newest rom-com, XO, Kitty.XO, Kitty is a spin-off from Netflix’s To All The Boys, which in turn was adapted from Jenny Han’s best-selling novel of the same name, and went on to have two sequels.Set a few years after the events of 2021’s To All The Boys: Always And Forever, XO, Kitty follows “teen matchmaker” Kitty Song Covey as she moves to Korea to reunite with her long-distance boyfriend. “She’ll soon realize that relationships are a lot more complicated when it’s your own heart on the line,” reads a synopsis.“XO, Kitty is definitely its own thing,” creator Jenny Han said in an interview with Netflix.

What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week - May 5What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week - May 12Netflix’s “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” revitalized the teen rom-com, inspiring thousands of pale imitations. The series author, Jenny Han, is back with a new story, taking the baby sister of the trilogy’s protagonist and placing her front and center. The series follows Kitty Song-Covey as she leaves Portland for a fancy boarding school in Seoul, hoping to reconnect with her roots and her long distance boyfriend.

It's only a matter of days until thousands of racers take to the city streets to compete in the Great Manchester Run 2023.

Aramide Tinubu Katherine Song Covey (Anna Cathcart), aka Kitty, is a Gen Z dream. Since she was introduced six years ago in the “To All The Boys I Loved Before” trilogy, the precocious younger sister to Laura Jean (Lana Condor) and Margot (Janel Parrish) has walked to her own beat. Steadfast, determined and slightly nosey, Kitty’s incessant meddling helped connect LJ to her long-term love Peter (Noah Centineo). With the new spinoff TV series, “XO, Kitty,” the youngest Covey sister is stepping into the spotlight and going after the life she feels she deserves, even if that means getting her heart broken in the process.  From the minds of “To All The Boys” novelist Jenny Han and “Glow” scribe Sascha Rothchild, the series opens in the final hazy days of a Portland summer. Kitty has grown frustrated with the distance in her long-term relationship with Dae (Choi Min-yeong), whom she met several years prior during a family vacation to Seoul, South Korea. With her sisters out of the house, she’s left to twiddle her thumbs with her father, Dan (John Corbett), and step-mom, Trina (Sarayu Blue). However, Kitty refuses to resign herself to a “typical” high school experience. Instead, she convinces her parents to allow her to attend the prestigious Korean Independent School of Seoul (KISS). It’s the same school that Dae attends and where Kitty’s late mother, Eve, spent one magical year of her life. 

Doc Marie’s  Doc Marie’s is a lesbian bar that opened in 2022. They’re known as a “lesbian bar for everyone.” They have two floors, each with its own bar and seating, and a DJ downstairs. There’s even a queer book corner on the top floor.

The Great Manchester Run returns to the city this weekend, with thousands of runners taking on the 10k and half marathon events. Manchester’s original running event takes place on Sunday, May 21, with start times staggered throughout the day.

America’s dad might be coming to a city near you.Actor, writer, director, author, ten-time “Saturday Night Live” host and two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks is currently on tour promoting his new book “The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece.”At all shows on the tour, Hanks will sit down with moderators and discuss the new novel which tells the story of a huge Marvel-like superhero flick called Knightshade: The Lathe of Firefall” and the comic book it’s based on.There’s only one problem — Hanks has only two Q&A’s remaining on his tour schedule.The “Cast Away” star is set to appear at San Francisco’s Sydney Goldstein Theater on Tuesday, May 16 and Portland, OR’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Thursday May 18.Thankfully, if you’re hoping to catch Forrest Gump/David S. Pumpkins/Woody/Mr.

A car has been torched in an Ayrshire village in an overnight attack.

From a tiny restaurant on Cutting Room Square to a prime position on Portland Street, the expansion of Rudy’s Pizza has been a sight to behold. The neighbourhood pizzeria’s journey began in Manchester in 2015 and has culminated in 17 sites across the UK, including six in Greater Manchester.

Meghan Markle will not be attending the Coronation of King Charles III today, and will instead be spending the day with her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Frameline Film Festival will open with a screening of the Sofia Coppola-produced movie “Fairyland.” The 11-day, LGBTQ-focused festival will return to San Francisco and Oakland from June 14-24. “Fairyland” will be followed by the festival’s Oakland Centerpiece event, which will screen “Cora Bora” on June 15. Its Pride Kickoff screening will be of “God Save the Queens” on June 22.

Portland is known for its quirky charm, beautiful landscapes, and progressive politics. It has become a popular destination for LGBTQ+ followers, especially as a domestic trip in America. If you’re coming from a larger US city, like New York or LA, Portland is a great way to get a smaller city feel, while still having a lot of options in culture and nightlife.  Whether you’re looking to explore the city’s vibrant arts scene, indulge in its delicious food and drink, or simply relax and soak up the laid-back vibes, Portland has something for everyone.

King Krule has announced an extensive tour in support of his upcoming album ‘Space Heavy’.The artist’s new album is due out on June 9 and is set to explore “the space between” two locations he considers home, London and Liverpool.To support the album, King Krule will be playing shows in the UK, Europe and North America. The artist – real name Archy Marshall – has already announced a string of release shows in London, Bristol, Liverpool and Kingston.

JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown have announced they will be going on a North American tour this summer in support of their joint album ‘Scaring The Hoes’.The run of dates is due to begin in Nashville, Tennessee on July 25. From there, the two rappers will embark on a 20-city stint throughout the US.

Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah will race in the Great Manchester Run this May for the final time.

Sleep Token have released a characteristically emotional new single, ‘DYWTYLM’ – check it out below.The track, whose title evidently stands for ‘Do You Wish That You Loved Me?’, is the sixth single from the mysterious masked collective’s upcoming sixth album ‘Take Me Back To Eden’, following ‘Chokehold’, ‘The Summoning’, ‘Granite’, ‘Aqua Regia’ and ‘Vore’.The song represents a hairpin turn for the band sonically, leaning much further into pop than any of the tracks from ‘Take Me Back To Eden’ so far. The album is due for release on May 19.Check out ‘DYWTYLM’ below:As per press release, ‘Take Me Back To Eden’ is promised to be “an hour-plus of music across 12 distinctive tracks”, serving as the third instalment of a trilogy comprised by their other two albums, 2019’s ‘Sundowning’ and 2021’s ‘This Place Will Become Your Tomb’.The anonymous band have also just announced their debut headline run of shows in the US, all of which sold out in a matter of days.

Ethan Shanfeld Mac DeMarco is hitting the road with his road trip instrumental album “Five Easy Hot Dogs.” The indie singer-songwriter will perform one night in Los Angeles and three nights in New York, Paris and London in support of the record, which he released in January. DeMarco will be accompanied by a full band, playing an “intimate” set of “Five Easy Hot Dogs” in its entirety alongside rearranged versions of songs from across his discography. “Hello, Mac D here. In July we are bringing ‘Five Easy Hot Dogs’ to the stage. Should be nice, should be different, hopefully, it will be special. Hope to see you there,” he said in a statement.

It's the  wedding that left many viewers shocked. After Chelsea Griffin said yes to her fiancé, Kwame Appiah, at the altar, he too said «I do,» despite the Netflix series showcasing the various issues within their relationship. ET's Will Marfuggi spoke with both Kwame and Chelsea prior to the finale episode airing, where they discussed the status of their relationship, how they've adapted to the challenges of marriage and where they are today. One major pitfall in the couple's romance was the fact that Kwame's mother refused to acknowledge their relationship or meet Chelsea.

Love Is Blind stars Tiffany Pennywell and Brett Brown are proof the Netflix pod experiment works!

Love really is blind! Kwame Appiah and Chelsea Griffin knew they would each say “I do” before the Love Is Blind season 4 finale.

A Troon vet plans to make a temporary move while it develops ‘modern cutting edge facilities’ at its Portland Street premises.

Sleep Token have announced details of a 2023 ‘Rituals’ North American tour beginning in autumn. Check out dates and ticket details below.The band announced the tour on social media this week with the caption: “This September and October, North America shall gather in Worship.”The tour kicks off on September 9 in Philadelphia and ends on October 5 in California, with Sleep Token will also be performing at a handful of festivals including Blue Ridge Rock, Louder Than Life, and Aftershock.A post shared by Sleep Token (@sleep_token)Tickets are on sale now and are available here.

It's decision time for the season 4 couples from . On Friday, Netflix released this season's wedding-packed finale, and it was filled with some shocking moments, lots of tears, and a memorable first dance. There was even, as co-host Vanessa Lachey previously teased to ET, a «runaway» bride. So which couples stayed together and who split up?Read on for a breakdown of where each couple stands after the finale and some of ET's theories on whether they are currently still together.Last week's episodes ended with a cliffhanger as Chelsea said yes at the altar but was awaiting her fiancé, Kwame's, response. It wasn't smooth sailing for the couple throughout their romance.

It's decision time for the season 4 couples from . On Friday, Netflix released this season's wedding-packed finale, and it was filled with some shocking moments, lots of tears, and a memorable first dance. There was even, as co-host Vanessa Lachey previously teased to ET, a «runaway» bride. So which couples stayed together and who split up?Read on for a breakdown of where each couple stands after the finale and some of ET's theories on whether they are currently still together.Last week's episodes ended with a cliffhanger as Chelsea said yes at the altar but was awaiting her fiancé, Kwame's, response. It wasn't smooth sailing for the couple throughout their romance.

The last drop of  episodes left fans on a cliffhanger as Chelsea Griffin awaited her fiancé, Kwame Appiah's, answer at the altar. Kwame seemed to be deliberating right up until the moment he faced his bride on their wedding day. The couple shared a series of highs and lows including Kwame's continued connection with ex Micah Lussier, his hesitation to move to Seattle from his home in Portland, their conflicting communication styles, and Kwame's own family's disproval of their relationship.His siblings showed their support on his wedding day, telling Kwame that their parents were there in spirit even if they could not be there physically. Chelsea made it clear before heading down the aisle that she intended to say yes, and she delivered.

Little Simz has announced that she will be embarking on a North American tour, starting in September this year.The Mercury-winning London artist shared the news on social media today (April 10), writing: “It’s been a long time. Appreciate your love and patience.

The Los Angeles Lakers did their job in today’s game, beating the Utah Jazz 128-117. But they needed a loss by the Golden State Warriors to avoid falling into the NBA’s play-in tournament.

Maggie Rogers is hitting the road on tour, and she has a plan to make it easier for fans to get tickets.