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ITV tonight launch an external inquiry into Phillip Schofield's relationship with a much younger colleague in an attempt to save embattled This Morning. In a humiliating climbdown, the channel told its employees, following a crisis staff meeting, that it has begun a review, which will be led by a barrister as the pressure mounts for the bosses to tell what they knew and when about the affair.

Pete Townshed has said The Who have one “final” thing left to do before they “crawl off to die” in a new interview.Speaking with the New York Times, Townshend was asked about new music from the band, with the publication pointing out that the band had only done two new albums since 1983 and that Townshend’s last solo album arrived in 1993.Asked if he wanted to create new music, he replied in the affirmative, and said The Who want to do a final world tour.Townshend said: “I do and I think I will,” on being asked about creating new music. He continued: “It feels to me like there’s a final tour where we play every territory in the world and then crawl off to die. I don’t get much of a buzz from performing with The Who.

Shane MacGowan‘s final solo show as well as his final show with The Pogues has re-emerged following the news of the beloved musician’s death aged 65.McGowan, the frontman of The Pogues, died today (November 30) at the age of 65.The news was confirmed in a joint statement by his wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, as well as his sister Siobhan and father Maurice.“It is with the deepest sorrow and heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Shane MacGowan. Shane died peacefully at 3am this morning (30 November, 2023) with his wife Victoria and family by his side. Prayers and the last rites were read which gave comfort to his family.“He is survived by his wife Victoria, his sister Siobhan and his father Maurice, family and a large circle of friends.

Philip Schofield joined a whole host of other famous faces who went all out to celebrate Keith Lemon star Leigh Francis' 50th birthday.The Celebrity Juice star hired out the exclusive members-only club Soho House White City and hosted a fancy dress party for his big 5-0. His guestlist was pretty exclusive too, inviting other celeb pals like Emily Atack, Laura Whitmore and of course, former co-captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton.

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Serena Wiliamsofficially retired this year, and now she is reconnecting with her people and enjoying everything the world has to offer, including Yucatan’s natural wonder, traditions, gastronomy, and nature. The tennis superstar and businesswoman traveled to Mexico and stayed with friends and family at the exclusive Chablé Resort.

After a dog was allegedly killed by a homeless man in a wealthy and progressive Brooklyn neighborhood, the town’s residents soon turned against each other in the name of "social justice," according to a New York Times report. On Aug. 3, Jessica Chrustic, a White woman, was walking her dog through Prospect Park in Park Slope, when she was confronted by a Black man she had noticed in days past, muttering to himself, cursing, and carrying a staff, according to the Times report.

Willow Kayne has released a jagged new single called ‘Rat Race’ that sees the musician sing about a “nice little existential crisis”.The track follows on from Kayne’s debut EP ‘Playground Antics’ and the previously released singles ‘White City’ and ‘Final Notice’.Kayne wrote ‘Rat Race’ when she was “going through a little crisis; the music business sometimes makes me feel like I am a lottery ticket among millions of others,” she explained. “To sum it up briefly, it’s about the moment when you ask yourself ‘Am I doing this right? Or better yet, what AM I doing?’.”Check out the track below:Speaking to NME earlier this week at the Gorillaz date of All Points East Festival, Kayne confirmed the track was part of a bigger project.“This next project is about my experience in London, and in this industry as well,” she said.

Five Conservative leadership hopefuls are set to face each other in the second live television debate on Sunday night ahead of another round of voting on Monday.

ITV’s golden girl Holly Willoughby is well known for presenting the popular show This Morning alongside Phillip Schofield.

Phillip Schofield gave an update to fans on Thursday afternoon about the security incident that caused This Morning to cut filming mid-show hours earlier. Viewers were left confused when the live ITV programme suddenly switched to a pre-recorded episode, unaware that the studio had been evacuated following a security alert which was called nearby. After the This Morning team had carried out the necessary safety precautions of exiting the building, they later returned and host Phillip wasted no time in letting his followers know what had happened as he assured fans he was doing well after the disruption.

This Morning and Loose Women were taken off air and replaced with pre-recorded footage as the building was evacuated. The incident has since been resolved and investigations are ongoing.A Metropolitan police spokesperson said: “At 11:14 hrs on Thursday, March 10, police were called to reports of a security alert at Wood Lane, White City.

ITV's live shows This Morning and Loose Women have been suddenly pulled from air after a 'security incident' near its studios.

ITV bosses had no choice but to air an old episode of Loose Women after This Morning was pulled off air and replaced with a pre-recorded segment amid a "security alert". Viewers of the popular programme were left confused on 10 March when This Morning, hosted by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, was cut and an emergency tape about tree hugging played instead of its Guess The Gadget quiz.

This Morning viewers were left confused after an emergency tape was shown mid-programme. On Thursday's show, 10 March, the programme all of a sudden jumped to a pre-recorded segment about tree hugging instead of its Guess The Gadget quiz. Viewers quickly took to Twitter to question what happened.

This Morning viewers were baffled on Monday as Holly Willoughby didn't return to the show.

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direct to your inboxPlans for 149 new flats in Old Trafford have been narrowly approved.Trafford council’s planning committee met last night to discuss the application from developers Investar Ltd.Proposals are to demolish the multi-storey building at 66 Talbot Road and build two buildings, one six-storey and one 13 storeys in height, for the apartments.

direct to your inboxPlans for 149 new flats in Old Trafford are set to be decided upon this week.Proposals are to demolish the multi-storey building at 66 Talbot Road and build two buildings, one six-storey and one 13 storeys in height, for the apartments. Investar Ltd are behind the application and plan for the flats, which will sit on a 40,000-square-foot plot on Talbot Road, close to White City, are part of Trafford Council’s huge Civic Quarter Masterplan.

A seven-mile long cycle lane is coming to Trafford - and it could be in place as next month.

Dua Lipa’s second studio-album Future Nostalgia fuses lively electro-pop and disco sounds from decades past with new-school production, resulting in a remarkably fresh full-length product. While the 24-year-old notes that Madonna is one of the key inspirations for the album’s sonic stylings, she gathered influences from all across the board.

Dua Lipa recently explained that she wants her new album, Future Nostalgia, to “sit alongside some of my favourite classic pop songs, whilst still feeling fresh and uniquely mine,” and perhaps nowhere is this more evident than on “Love Again.” The album’s 8th track features a prominent trumpet sample taken from a classic ‘90s UK hit: “Your Woman” by White Town.

People can now have their say on plans for 750 homes, a new leisure centre, primary school and 100-bedroom hotel.