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Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Civil War” writer-director Alex Garland gave a lengthy interview to Vulture in which he was asked to weigh in on accusations against his film that claim it’s irresponsible to open it in theaters amid such a turbulent election year. Garland’s film is set in an America at war with itself (Texas and California have seceded to become the Western Forces) and follows a group of journalists attempting to interview the U.S. president.

Smartmatic has reached a settlement with One America News Network over claims that the news outlet amplified false claims that the voting systems company rigged the results of the 2020 election.

West Side Story‘s Rachel Zegler and Heartstopper‘s Kit Connor are set to make their Broadway debuts in a new production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo+Juliet with original music by Jack Antonoff!

When networks and other news outlets descend on the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse today for the start of Donald Trump‘s latest trial, much will be made of the fact that this is a moment like no other: A former president facing criminal proceedings.

John Oliver took a left turn on Last Week Tonight and imagined a scenario where Stanley Tucci would be the host of the HBO late-night show.

Anas Sarwar has promised a Labour government "will deliver the greatest transfer of wealth and power into the hands of working people”

An independence paper put together by the SNP-Green Government costed more than £10 per download.

Humza Yousaf's popularity has dropped after controversy around the Scottish Government's hate crime laws, a new poll has suggested.

Two shops in Tameside have been forced to pay fines by the court after being hit by a council sting.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and EventsHollywood and science collided Saturday night at the 10th annual Breakthrough Prize ceremony.Billed as the “Oscars of Science,” the evening honors scientists responsible for major discoveries. Taking place at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, the event’s star power included Robert Downey Jr., Jessica Chastain, Brie Larson, Olivia Wilde, Margot Robbie, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, Venus Williams, Alicia Keys and many more..

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are said to be "planning their escape route" back to the UK amid a high-profile lawsuit brought by The Heritage Foundation in Washington DC who are investigating the duke's drug use that he confessed to in his tell-all memoir.

Melania Trump is entering her campaign mode. The former First Lady attended John Paulson’s latest fundraiser, orchestrated to raise money for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Melania appeared to have a great time, charming all manner of guests.Melania and Donald Trump attend a birthday bash in Mar-a-LagoSolar Eclipse 2024: Donald Trump shares unusual solar eclipse campaign adThe fundraiser was hosted in Palm Beach, Florida, at the house of Paulson, a Republican investor and billionaire.

There are plans to create a new town council in Salford - which could take control over services including bin collections, roads repairs, and street cleaning.

Andy Burnham says he would consider ‘HGV restrictions’ in the city centre if re-elected mayor.

The local elections are just around the corner, with all 10 councils in Greater Manchester holding a poll on May 2.

A gruesome discovery has gripped the region in the last few days after human remains were found wrapped in plastic in a Salford nature reserve.

New laws have been brought in which require voters to take photo ID to the polling station in order to cast their ballot.

An investigation into the conduct of the incoming Rochdale mayor has concluded.

A candidate in the local council elections in Trafford has taken down a social media account showing saucy pictures of himself. In now deleted posts, Marc Ramsbottom - 'MuscleManc1' - is seen showing off his physique.

The contrast between Donald Trump on Univision last year and Joe Biden on Univision Tuesday was night and day, but the result was still pretty much the same.

Is 2024 about to become the new 1972?

The Walt Disney Co. has released the official vote totals from its April 3 annual shareholder meeting, the event that featured the culmination of a proxy fight waged by Nelson Peltz.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Disney released the official vote counts from its 2024 meeting of shareholders held April 3 — in which investors decisively defeated a campaign by activist investor Nelson Peltz to win a seat on its board. According to the votes disclosed in an SEC filing Tuesday, nine of the Disney-backed director candidates received more than 90% of the shares voted in their favor.

have launched a campaign in the fight against election misinformation—in their latest move in the world of politics.The Duchess of Sussex has long faced speculation that she could be entering the political sphere, with the couple hiring Obama’s PR guru to work on their team and speaking out about the US election back in 2020. During the last cycle four years ago, feminist activist previously told Access Hollywood that Meghan had joined her in calling Americans and asking them to vote.

A new pizza takeaway could soon be opening based at Salford Shopping Centre.

Salford residents will go to the polls on Thursday, May 2 to vote in the local elections.

The list of candidates for this year’s Manchester City Council election have been confirmed.

An unlikely alliance has formed between Rochdale MP George Galloway and one of his by-election rivals from February.

Elections for Bolton Council are less than a month away with 21 of the 60 seats in the borough’s wards up for grabs in the poll. Residents are voting to elect a representative in each of the borough’s 20 wards on polling day on Thursday, May 2.

Elections for Bury Council are less than a month away with 17 of the 51 seats in the borough’s wards up for grabs in the poll. Residents are voting to elect a representative in each of the borough’s 17 wards on polling day on Thursday, May 2.