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Stewarton Academy is partially closed to S1 to S3 pupils today due to operational issues with the school's fire alarm panel.

Slipknot fans have begun referring to the mystery member who replaced keyboardist and sampler Craig Jones last year as ‘Samples’ following the reveal of the band’s new masks this week.Jones’ departure was announced almost a year ago with his replacement introduced almost immediately after, just prior to The Nine’s headline slot at that year’s Download Festival.Impressively, Mr Samples’ identity still remains unknown. At the time of them being brought into the band, they were christened ‘Greg Bones’, ‘The Gimp’, ‘Leatherface’, ‘Zipper Dude’ and ‘Hoodie Guy’ by fans.The new nickname came about, however, when Slipknot posted photos of each member’s new mask to Instagram.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer “What you are about experience may or may not be real,” reads a caption on a TV that Justin Timberlake gazes upon during an introductory vignette for his Forget Tomorrow world tour. At Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on Friday night, the pop star existed in the throes of fantasy and spectacle — an arena where he continually thrives — away from all the headlines and critiques of the past few years.

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With Manchester City gunning for a fourth successive Premier League title, and a place in history, it's little wonder that the issue of their dominance - and those 115 charges - has reared its ugly head again. News headlines and pundits are full of it.

Christopher Vourlias Nigerian Afrobeat megastar Burna Boy and fast-rising South African filmmaker Mandla Dube are among the names headlining the new slate from Black Mic Mac, the production banner championing African and Middle Eastern talent that was launched last year by production and sales vet Pape Boye and Logical Pictures. The line-up includes close to a dozen films and television series from both emerging and established talents that showcase the range of dynamic voices the region has to offer.

Todd Longwell The Sony Pictures sequel “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” made headlines as it rolled through a succession of Florida locations in late February and early March, with reports of crews “spark(ing) buzz” filming on the A1A Highway in Fort Lauderdale, fans catching a glimpse of stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Brickell, and traffic tie-ups in Miami. “If you look at the trailer, you’ll see anything that has to do with the beach is all us, with the stunt scene that they did on Ocean Drive in Fort Lauderdale,” boasts Sandy Lighterman, film commissioner for Broward County (Film Lauderdale) and president of Film Florida.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The boxing world has a heavyweight title bouts in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, May 18 with the headliner match between English boxers Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury (34-0-1) vs. Ukrainian fighter Oleksandr “The Cat” Usyk (21-0) for the undisputed heavyweight title of the world.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Mallory Wanecque, the breakout actor of “The Worst Ones” who headlines Cannes competition title “Beating Hearts,” is starring alongside Sami Bouajila (“Through the Fire”) in “Vultures,” a thriller directed by Peter Dourountzis (“Rascal”). Produced by Mediawan-owned 24-25 Films (“Black Box”), “Vultures” is represented internationally by Ginger & Fed, the new international film sales arm of Federation Studios headed by former TF1 Studio boss Sabine Chemaly.

A Kilmarnock petrol station has announced a major change to the way it operates.

Detectives have launched an investigation following an assault in Irvine.

If you’re looking for a pick-me-up, here's the latest blast of gig and festival tickets now up for grabs.

Alex Ritman Pinocchio is entering the Poohniverse. The frequently adapted children’s story is set to become the latest standalone film introduced into the extremely bloody and gory world of “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey,” the IP-bludgeoning microbudget slasher that that sparked headlines for turning A. A.

Lenny Kravitz will be headlining the UEFA Champions League final show in London.The four-time Grammy Award winner is set to perform as a headliner as part of the Pepsi Kick Off Show at the Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on June 1 at London’s Wembley Stadium.Speaking of the upcoming performance in a press release, Kravitz said: “I’m really looking forward to my performance for the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi in London, a city which holds a special place in my heart. It’s going to be such an exciting event ahead of a final that means so much to so many.

EXCLUSIVE: Sarah Drew – best known for playing fan favorite Dr. April Kepner on Grey’s Anatomy – is about to headline her own series for Hallmark Media.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Victoria Justice, who headlined Nickelodeon’s popular series “Victorious” for four seasons and 57 episodes between 2010 and 2013, said in a new interview with Marie Claire that she feels like series creator Dan Schneider owes her an apology as she was “treated unfairly” at times on the show. Schneider also created the series “Zoey 101,” which Justice appeared on prior to “Victorious.” Schnieder has come under fire this year in the wake of the Investigation Discovery series “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” which included many misconduct allegations against him from his tenure at Nickelodeon.

Vital roadworks are set to be carried out near Girvan for a month.

A small group of villagers are getting ready to rock again as they finalise plans for the fifth running of their very own music festival.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Cannes is, well, brimming with wide-brimmed hats this year.

Ayrshire College music students are on the right track after meeting one of the UK’s top DJs for a special Q&A event.

Troubled Co-op Live is set to finally open its doors tonight. After a number of false starts, East Manchester's new £365 million venue, set to become the biggest indoor arena in Britain, will host its first full show with local heroes Elbow the headline act.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Chris Hemsworth expressed frustration in an interview with The Times of London over Marvel criticisms made by some directors he considers to be personal heroes such as Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola. Hemsworth is one of the original Avengers in the MCU as Thor, debuting in a 2011 standalone movie before headlining three sequels and starring in several “Avengers” movies through 2022. “It felt harsh, and it bothers me, especially from heroes.

Julia Roberts also will be joining George Clooney for a Los Angeles fundraiser next month for Joe Biden‘s campaign, headlined by the president and his predecessor, Barack Obama.

Police have descended on the Bellfield area of Kilmarnock this afternoon amid an ongoing incident.

Secret Garden Party has announced the line-up for its 2024 edition, and revealed that it is scrapping big headliners in a bid to help support grassroots artists.The announcement was made today (May 13), and confirms that over 350 artists will be performing at this year’s edition of the festival.Set to run across July 25 and July 28, the UK’s leading independent festival has shaken things up for 2024, and has dropped the inclusion of big name headliners in a bid to help support the growth of emerging talent.Unkle, Crystal Fighters, Chinchilla, Franky Wah, Carly Wilford, Adelphi Music Factory, Jakkob, Omega Nebula, Technobrass and TC & The Groove are among those lined up for this year’s instalment. Meanwhile, independent collectives Chai Wallahs, The Living Room, and Noiganica will be hosting dedicated venues for diverse, grassroots live music.Elsewhere, collectives including Save Our Scene, Parable Music, Dubtendo and Truth Tribe have joined forces with the festival to provide exciting stage takeovers.

Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin has appeared on live TV rocking her BAFTA gown on air after a night out with Lorraine Kelly.

Nicholas White Hollywood’s support for Race to Erase MS kept rolling into its 31st year Friday at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, helping the Nancy Davis-led charity raise $1.5 million to multiple sclerosis research. The night’s headlining musical act, Natasha Bedingfield, played a medley of hers and others’ songs, including her 2000s-era hit “Unwritten,” which was recently given a new life in “Anyone but You,” and Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me,” which she sang alongside Davis and friends. Bedingfield was introduced by Casey Affleck.

JoJo Siwa has been announced as the special guest for this year’s Mighty Hoopla.The former Dance Moms star and ‘Karma‘ singer will be performing at the London festival, which is due to arrive at Brockwell Park on June 1-2.Previously, it was announced that Nelly Furtado and Jessie Ware were to headline Mighty Hoopla 2024, with Rita Ora, Kim Petras, Rachel Stevens, En Vogue, Eve, Louise, Alison Goldfrapp, Rebecca Black and more also set to appear.You can get any remaining tickets for the festival here.Previously, Ware has shared that headlining the festival made her feel “honoured”, adding: “It’s such a special festival full of joy and fun and I guarantee I will give you that in abundance. Thank you so much.

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has backed her new man Ricky Hatton as he prepares for a big night that's a far cry from those spent in the ring. The boxer will be getting suited and booted as he heads to the BAFTA Television Award 2024 on Sunday (May 12).

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