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Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter The defense lawyer of Jonathan Majors says the actor is “completely innocent” and “provably the victim” after he was arrested on Saturday in Manhattan and charged with strangulation, assault and harassment in what New York Police Department described as a “domestic dispute.” “Jonathan Majors is completely innocent and is provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows,” says criminal defense lawyer Priya Chaudhry. “We are quickly gathering and presenting evidence to the District Attorney with the expectation that all charges will be dropped imminently.” Chaudhry goes on to say there is video footage from the vehicle where the alleged incident took place, witness testimony from the driver and onlookers and two written statements from the woman recanting the allegations.

Actor Jonathan Majors was arrested in New York City after an alleged domestic violence altercation over the weekend. According to a statement from the

Jonathan Majors was arrested on Saturday, March 25, following an alleged domestic violence dispute.

Donald Trump vehemently denied that he had an affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels as he faces a potential indictment for paying money to keep their affair quiet. The former president decried New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg for investigating the payment and criticised the US Department of Justice.

Harry Potter actor is set to become a dad for the first time. The on-screen star, 33, and his partner Erin Darke, 38, who have been together for a decade, are due to become parents later this year. A spokesperson for the actor confirmed the news to Express.

"something bad happened" to her as she issued a tearful update to fans. The Channel 4 Made in Chelsea star spoke out on her Instagram Story. Channel 4 Made In Chelsea star Louise has suffered PTSD ever since her traumatic birth.

Linda Nolan was supported by her famous sisters as she departed hospital in a wheelchair while battling cancer for the third time.  The singer, who recently celebrated her 64th birthday, was first diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2005 before getting the all-clear in 2006, and in 2020 later diagnosed with a form of incurable secondary cancer in her pelvis and liver. She was helped into a car by her sister Maureen, 68, who whom she sang alongside in her family pop group The Nolans in the 70s.

News on when the first installment of a £900 cost of living payment will start arriving in bank accounts is soon expected from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

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Netflix has decided it’s keeping “Arrested Development” on its platform, reversing a previous announcement that indicated the series would depart in March.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer Victoria Alonso’s work as a producer of the Oscar-nominated feature film “Argentina, 1985” is coming under greater scrutiny as a major factor in Disney’s decision to fire the longtime Marvel Studios executive for cause, according to three sources with knowledge of Alonso’s exit. At issue, according to these sources, was Alonso’s 2018 employment contract with Disney that prohibited her from working on projects for any rival studios. “Argentina, 1985” — which tracks the real-life trials of the country’s final dictatorship — was produced in part by Amazon Studios, which released the film on Prime Video in October. But Alonso, who was born and raised in Argentina, did not alert Disney to her work on “Argentina, 1985” in advance, sources say.

EXCLUSIVE: CBS Studios is developing The Mysterious Mortons, a detective drama series for CBS from Amy Rardin (Charmed), George Northy (Charmed), and Laurie Zaks (Castle), Deadline has learned.

Marta Balaga Netflix vowed to decarbonize its productions “across the globe” at Series Mania.   “That’s our main goal in the next couple of years,” said Claudia Augustinis, head of production at Netflix France. “We always say we want to entertain the world. But in order to do that, we need a world to entertain.”  While there is no standard formula that fits all productions, observed Netflix Spain’s Ester Velasco, hiring external vendors to help out producers is key. Be it on “Elite,” now in its sixth season, or rom-com “In Love All Over Again.” 

Manchester City is looking to fill a range of job roles in Greater Manchester. The football club currently has several vacancies across different sectors, with opportunities available in marketing, IT, and coaching – including with the City Women’s First Team.

A former Aldi employee has issued an explanation as to why a dad discovered a car wrapped up in cling film in the supermarket's car park. Paul Hart, a 33-year-old dad, says he was in disbelief when he found the car wrapped from head to toe in cling film.

Piers Henwood What surprising thing do more than half of the acts booked at the 2023 Coachella festival have in common? Unless they comply with burdensome, expensive, and exploitative administrative requirements, they would be barred from entering the United States to perform, and would have 30% of their payment siphoned off at source. Why? Because 52% of the artists at this year’s Coachella hail from countries outside the United States, including 56% of the top-billed performers. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) inexplicably treats foreign musicians like a potential threat to the republic, while the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) treats foreign musicians like a slush fund. And this has been true for decades, regardless of the political party in power.

Katie Price has confirmed she's back with her ex Carl Woods and reckons she wouldn't rule out another trip down the aisle.

Find a PDF version of the guidelines here.“We developed these practical guidelines to try to standardise care for patients who have come from recreational nitrous oxide use,” said Alastair Noyce, a senior author of the report and Neurology professor at London’s Queen Mary university.“If implemented correctly, they will ensure that patients get the treatment they need. We hope they will also alleviate pressure on hospitals by improving efficiency in the emergency department and reducing unnecessary admissions.”Back in 2021, then-Home Secretary Priti Patel threatened to “take tough action” against young people found possessing laughing gas.“[Nitrous oxide] can cause serious long-term effects such as vitamin B12 deficiency and anaemia,” she said, later acknowledging the “devastating impact” it can wreak on communities.

Spring is finally here which means an announcement on when the first part of the £900 means-tested cost of living payment will start landing in bank accounts across the country is due soon. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has given no indication of a specific payment window for the £301 payment, nor the qualifying period.

Call the cabs! Ronnie Ortiz-Magro made his first appearance on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation since he exited the series to take care of his mental health — and gave an update on life after the beach.  

Martin Lewis has signed as a regular co-host on the ITV show after Piers Morgan infamously stormed off and subsequently quit. The award winner journalist and broadcaster has will kick off his new role with a tax year end special on Wednesday 29th March at 6am on ITV1 and ITVX. Martin will present alongside Susanna Reid on various Wednesdays this year after stepping into the role of co-host several times since Piers departed GMB.

EXCLUSIVE: Television literary agent Christopher Licata has left CAA — and agenting. He has joined Los Angeles and London-based management and production company 42 (The Silent Twins, The Flatshare) as a manager. Based in 42’s Los Angeles office, Licata will continue to specialize in literary talent representation, working with creators and writers across television and film.

The UK Government recently published the Health and Disability White Paper, which lays out proposed reforms to the benefits system. As part of its shake-up, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced plans to end the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) to encourage people who need to claim benefits back into work.

The State Department’s annual human rights report that was released on Monday details the prevalence of so-called conversion therapy and the treatment of intersex people around the world.

This story has already gotten especially disturbing, even for a missing teenager case.

Junior doctors in England will stage a four-day strike in April after talks with the Government failed to resolve a bitter row over pay.

Cold case detectives probing the brutal murder of a Scottish nurse at a religious college in the US 33 years ago have identified a suspect.

Bryan Kohberger is facing four charges of first-degree murder for the brutal stabbing deaths of University of Idaho students Maddie Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. It’s shaping up to be one of the most intensely watched trials of the decade — and maybe the biggest in Idaho’s history.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer “Peaky Blinders” creator Steven Knight is set to write the screenplay for the untitled “Star Wars” movie that Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (“Ms. Marvel”) is attached to direct, as original screenwriters Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson have departed the project, Variety has confirmed. The movie is widely expected to be among Lucasfilm’s first “Star Wars” films since 2019’s “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” More information about the movie, including a possible title, is expected to be announced at the Star Wars Celebration in London in April. (A representative for Lucasfilm did not respond to a request for comment.)