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New Manchester venue Co-op Live arena has announced that two upcoming Peter Kay gigs have been rescheduled, following concerns which were raised during the arena's first test event on Saturday.The venue had its first event on Saturday evening, although a number of ticket holders were told their tickets had been cancelled just a hour before the concert kicked off.Those who were able to attend saw Rick Astley, Danny Jones, and Everything Everything take to the stage. However, this test event appears to have sparked concerns that the building isn't quite ready just yet, leading to the cancellation of Peter's upcoming gigs.

Peter Kay’s huge gig at Manchester’s brand new Co-op Live arena has been cancelled. The comedian's second show at the venue on Wednesday evening (April 24) has also been cancelled.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor TikTok says it’s going to block accounts from appearing in its algorithmically generated For You feed if they repeatedly post content that runs afoul of its updated eligibility standards. As part of a larger update to its community guidelines, TikTok is updating its For You eligibility standards.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent After reaping the rewards of a protracted growth spurt, Italy‘s film industry is facing a forced slowdown as the country’s right-wing government dithers with modifications they plan to make to several key regulations, most significantly to the country’s now stalled tax incentives for film and TV production. At a packed protest event held earlier this month in Rome’s Cinema Adriano multiplex, industry figures from all sectors – including producers, writers, actors and big-name directors such as Paolo Sorrentino and Marco Bellocchio – lashed out against having to wait endlessly for the government to approve new guidelines so production companies can apply for the 40% tax credits that basically drive the business.

UK holidaymakers have been up in arms over a certain travel rule they must follow when visiting Spain.

A fly-tipping hotspot in Saddleworth was hit with one of its biggest piles of rubbish yet - with locals suspecting it was the remnants of an ‘abandoned cannabis farm’. The waste was dumped on Harrop Edge Lane, just off Huddersfield Road near Delph.

Twitch streamers have been skirting the platform’s guidelines by using their chests and bums as greenscreens to display gameplay on, but the company’s new rule aims to put a stop to this new meta.A clip from popular streamer Morgpie recently went viral, showing her streaming Fortnite via her greenscreened bum. People in the replies range from disgusted to impressed with the creativity on display.The Twitch Support Twitter account posted a statement March 27, just 11 days after the viral Morgpie clip was posted.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of the failed FTX cryptocurrency exchange, was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a federal judge Thursday. A federal jury in November 2023 convicted Bankman-Friend on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency company and related hedge fund. The charges had carried a maximum prison term of 110 years.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Advertisers plan to increase spend on in-video-game advertising by 40% this year, according to a new study, with total ad spend set to reach $8.5 billion in 2024 and increase to $11.5 billion by 2027. In IAB‘s “Changing the Game: How Games Advertising Powers Performance” report, which was revealed Tuesday, 86% of advertisers surveyed said gaming ad spend is “brand safe” and 85% are confident in their ability to measure the reach of games advertising.

Weight loss injections are becoming a hot topic including the likes of drugs like Wegovy and Saxenda, which are available on the NHS.

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) will hand higher age ratings to films that depict violence and on-screen sex and nudity in line with its latest Classification Guidelines following a new survey of the British public. 

EXCLUSIVE: “Quite a can of worms,” observed a British casting director of a scandal that, until February, was unknown to his profession. The 30-year industry veteran was talking about the practice of agents sending clients fake invitations to record self-tape auditions.

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EXCLUSIVE: Equity has said that it wants guidelines on self-tape auditions to be inserted into collective film and TV agreements with producer trade body Pact.

A mum who was not told her epilepsy medication would cause serious birth defects says she cannot escape the guilt for ‘wrecking’ her son’s life despite it not being her fault.

A midwife with more than 40 years of service in the NHS is being forced to pay hundreds of the medication keeping her in work. The medication for her incurable, life-limiting condition is available for free in Wales and Scotland, but not in England.

J.K. Rowling has lashed out at Sky News for failing to make clear that a convicted murderer was a transgender woman.

Mary Poppins has had its age rating increased in the UK due to the use of “discriminatory language”.The Disney film, which stars Julie Andrews as the titular nanny, was originally released back in 1964.However, last week (February 23) the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) upped its original rating to PG from U due to two uses of a racially insensitive term.A spokesperson for the organisation told Variety that Mary Poppins “includes two uses of the discriminatory term ‘hottentots’”.“While Mary Poppins has a historical context, the use of discriminatory language is not condemned, and ultimately exceeds our guidelines for acceptable language at U.

Ruby Franke has been sentenced. But is it the right amount??

Former family vlogger Ruby Franke has been sentenced to prison for child abuse.

A nurse who died of tuberculosis after being exposed to the Victorian disease while volunteering on an NHS ward should have been warned of the exposure months earlier, a coroner has ruled in a damning report.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have launched their new website, sussex.com. Notably, the Royal couple's previous website was SussexRoyal.com, which has left fans questioning why they've specifically ditched the 'royal' reference in their new domain.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large CrimeCon has announced its call for submissions for the 3rd annual Clue Awards, which will take place on Saturday, June 1, in Nashville, Tenn. The awards ceremony takes place as part of the three-day 2024 CrimeCon at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.

Amazon has removed several books from sale after concerns were raised that they contained false information about the King’s cancer diagnosis.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have a strict rule at home that their three children must follow.The royal parents have made communication in their household a priority for Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, but with strict guidelines as they're not allowed to shout. "Shouting is absolutely 'off limits' for the children and any hint of shouting at each other is dealt with by removal," a source told The Sun in June 2020.The Prince and Princess of Wales use these 'removal' moments as an opportunity to talk through feelings on a 'chat sofa'.

SAG-AFTRA is speaking out in defense of Alec Baldwin.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer SAG-AFTRA issued a statement Thursday defending Alec Baldwin after the actor was indicted last week for involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The union argued that Baldwin was not responsible for firearms safety, and that if the prosecution rests on such a responsibility, “that is an incorrect assessment of the actual duties of an actor on set.” “An actor’s job is not to be a firearms or weapons expert,” the union said. “Performers train to perform, and they are not required or expected to be experts on guns or experienced in their use.

Fire service staff are carrying out building safety inspections without adequate training, it is claimed. A source told the Manchester Evening News there is serious concern in Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service's (GMFRS) protection department.

Fire crews have been called onboard an easyJet plane at Manchester Airport.

A man who knocked down and killed a pensioner in Tameside had his vision 'obscured' by an air freshener and toy hanging from his rear-view mirror, a court heard.