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Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterAt around $7 million per 30-second spot, an ad for Sunday’s Super Bowl LVI did not come cheap. But with more than 112 million viewers having tuned in for the Los Angeles Rams victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, the companies who shelled out that cash would likely think it was worth it to have their spot viewed by that many eyeballs.

Way to Work plan has been created with the aim to get job seekers on benefits back to work by the end of this June.The scheme has created changes to Universal Credit rules which mean claimants will have to widen their job search earlier than before. Instead of the three months they had to look for jobs previously, claimants will only have four weeks to look for a job in their preferred sector, under the new rules.

Queen's Platinum Jubilee Pageant. The popular chocolate company is offering Brits the "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity to celebrate Her Majesty's 70-year reign. It will offer 250 pairs of ticket, so 500 in total, to "experience first-hand the majesty of the pageant" down the Mall in London.And yes you guessed it, these tickets are similar to Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Bollywood legend Bappi Lahiri has died at the age of 69 after suffering complications with a breathing condition.The Indian icon was known as the "King of Bollywood Disco" thanks to his skills in singing and music composition.The legend was often referred to as "Bappi Da" and known for his striking individual fashion sense, which included adorning himself with several heavy gold chains around his neck which he wore for luck. Bappi - who was credited with bringing disco music to life in India - had "multiple health issues" at the time of his death at CritiCare Hospital in Mumbai late on Tuesday according to the health facility director Deepak Namjoshi.He had contracted and covered from Covid-19 last year, but his health had deteriorated in 2022 with him spending the last month in hospital.He is believed to have died from obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that hinders breathing ability whilst the sufferer is sleeping.Bappi was briefly discharged from the hospital on Monday (February 14), but was readmitted on Tuesday when his health deteriorated further.Sharing their grief his family call his death a "deeply sad moment" for us.

BBC star Naga Munchetty looks unrecognisable with long hair in a Strictly Come Dancing throwback.The BBC Breakfast presenter, 46, competed on the reality dancing series back in 2016.Partnered with Pasha Kovalev, 41, Naga became the fourth celebrity to be voted off the show that year after losing a dance-off to pop star Anastacia and her professional dance partner, Brendan Cole.For one memorable episode on the series, Naga also ditched her trademark pixie cut for a longer and curlier hair style.The BBC Radio 5 Live star looked ravishing as she added long extensions to her dark tresses, with thick curls cascading over her shoulders.It seems Naga herself is also a fan of her longer hair style.The Panorama presenter shared an image of herself rocking the shoulder-length hairstyle as her first ever Instagram post.Naga officially joined the social media site on October 8, 2016.Alongside an image of herself sporting longer hair, she wrote in a caption: "This was an amazing transformation last week - @lucajoneshair is working his magic again today!"As well as her longer locks, Naga also relished her time on Strictly.Speaking immediately after her exit on the show, Naga confirmed that she was "absolutely gutted" to be leaving.

“villain.” Disgruntled puzzlers continue to gripe that the New York Times is making their beloved Wordle “too hard.” The publication is now being accused of “trolling millennials” with Wednesday’s Wordle of the day, with many players deeming it so obscure only “Bob the Builder” could solve it. The latest incident of puzzle panic comes a week after the blockbuster game migrated to the website of the Times, which bought it from creator Josh Wardle in January for an “undisclosed” seven-figure sum.The viral brain teaser — in which players get six tries to guess a new five-letter word each day — has become a staple of puzzle lovers of late.

“Bridgerton” meets “The Bachelor” in NBC’s newest reality show dating competition, “The Courtship.”The regency-era-inspired series is dropping on NBC and its streaming service Peacock on March 6.The show takes a page out of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” as a modern spin on the classic game of love. It features Nicole Remy, a Seattle woman who is looking for her own Mr.

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Well this sure must have been an awkward — and unwanted — public reunion!

An angry woman has been spotted berating shoppers in an Aldi supermarket for wearing protective face masks.

It sounds like the set-up to a French New Wave film: a French au pair falls in love with an Irish pickpocket leading to a whirlwind romance that changes both their lives. It might be twee, but Joan Verra (Isabelle Huppert) lived it, and on a long, rainy, nighttime drive reflects on the intense, yet fleeting relationship of her youth.

An early warning sign of dementia could be spotted when carrying out "familiar tasks".

Hamilton boss Stuart Taylor has revealed he expects midfielder Scott Martin to be available for selection on Saturday - despite the player needing eight stitches in his foot following an injury in the 2-2 draw at Arbroath last week.

Line of Duty star Martin Compston was given a shout-out on a true crime podcast for his portrayal of Scots serial killer Peter Manuel.

Jeremy Vine was rushed to hospital after falling unconscious when he fell off his bike.

Bradley Walsh was left absolutely gobsmacked by one contestant on The Chase last night.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig recognises early learning, childcare settings and schools which have developed a positive culture of Gaelic education.

A desperate mum who cares for her terminally-ill son claims the care system has ‘collapsed’ due to the pandemic and has not recovered.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorA tech-news media start-up aims to forge ahead with a look into the world of Web3.Dot Dot Dot, founded by Laurie Segall and Derek Dodge, is launching D3, a news and media network that aims to explore the human and cultural impact of the growing digital business built around companies that provide services in exchange for personal data, which can range from blockchain technology and decentralized apps to token-based economics.“I got my start covering then little-known founders of companies like Airbnb, Instagram, and Uber when folks weren’t paying attention. They’ve turned into behemoths that transformed society,: says Segall.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaBrenda Deiss, a former NASA secretary who became an unexpected movie star with her role as a tough-talking matriarch in “Red Rocket,” died Monday in Clear Lake, Tex., from complications following a stroke she suffered in January. She was 60. A spokesperson for “Red Rocket” confirmed Deiss’ death to Variety.Deiss came to acting late in life.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorElectronic duo Milkblood have signed with Loud Robot, the record label from JJ Abrams’ company Bad Robot, and dropped their new song and video, “No Mind.” The track is featured in the end credits of the forthcoming film “Uncharted,” starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg; the video for “No Mind” highlights scenes from the film.Milkblood consists of music producers Pat Morrisey and David Dahlquist — who have worked with SZA, Hayley Kiyoko, Weezer, Saint Jhn and others — with video director Mike Diva (Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, Run The Jewels).In 2020, Morrisey and Dahlquist launched the group with their debut single “Sick of Being Honest,”  made during lockdown. The video for the track, directed by Mike Diva, has garnered almost 13.8 million views on YouTube to date.According to the announcement: From there, the three creators conceived an entire world-building narrative around Milkblood.