Amanda Abbington issues statement as BBC apologise over Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice complaint

A new flood warning has been issued across Manchester city centre, with residents urged to 'be prepared'. Parts of the lower River Irwell catchment area could be at risk of becoming flooded on Monday evening (September 30).

The timeless appeal of Only Fools and Horses continues to leave comedy aficionados in fits of laughter, with its enduring popularity evidenced by the repeated television airings that still attract millions of ardent fans.

Sam Thompson has left his fans in stitches once again as he was seen watching his best friend Pete Wicks' sizzling chemistry on Strictly Come Dancing with his dance partner Jowita Przystal.

B&M has a perfect solution for people wanting to stay warm for cheap this autumn and winter. Now that we're heading into October, Brits are looking for ways to stay warm and comfortable at home on a budget.

The Environment Agency has issued more flood warnings across Greater Manchester, bringing the total to eight. They cover areas along the River Irk from Manchester city centre to Oldham.

JB Gill has joked that the gossip on the show is 'juicy' as it was revealed he'd made it through to another week on Strictly Come Dancing. The JLS star has so far impressed in the ballroom alongside his professional dance partner Amy Dowden.

Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada has previously made it clear he fully backs and believes in Erik ten Hag to succeed at the club.

Diddy’ Combs’ accusers has referenced a “high-profile” person who can be seen with the rap mogul in a pornographic video.Ariel Mitchell-Kidd is currently representing a client who alleges that Combs raped her in 2018, and said she had been contacted about the “sale of one of the Diddy tapes”, according to NewsNation.The rap mogul was arrested in New York earlier this month and charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transporting for prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.Ariel Mitchell-Kidd said she was recently contacted by someone who wanted her to “essentially represent them in the sale of one of the Diddy tapes”, which she declined.“There already have been tapes leaking around Hollywood being shopped around to individuals,” she explained on Friday (September 27), while appearing on the station’s Banfield programme, adding: “But one particular person contacted me to shop a particular video they were in possession of, and to contact the person who was in the video to see if they were interested in purchasing the video before it became public knowledge”.She added that this process can be described as a “catch and kill”, which is a technique used to prevent potentially damaging information for a third party from being revealed.“I can tell the video was pornographic,” she continued, explaining that the person in question is “very visible” and “more high-profile” than Diddy.She added that it “does seem the person isn’t looking into the video.

Oasis have confirmed that a dynamic pricing structure will not be applied to their North American reunion tour dates.Ticket sales for the newly reformed Britpop band’s UK and Ireland ‘OASIS LIVE ’25’ reunion tour caused controversy among fans this month who were taken by surprise by the dynamic pricing in place on Ticketmaster.The ticketing platform’s “surge pricing” scheme, introduced in 2022, increases ticket prices based on demand.Now, Liam and Noel Gallagher’s band management have issued a statement confirming that the upcoming North American dates – which were announced today (September 30) – will not be subject to the same pricing structure.“Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing model will not be applied to the forthcoming sale of tickets to Oasis concerts in North America,” a statement shared to social media read.

The Last Dinner Party have issued a statement following reports circulating on social media about the conduct of the security staff at their cancelled Lincoln gig this weekend.The band were due to play The Engine Shed in Lincoln on Saturday (September 28), but the show was cancelled shortly before they were supposed to take to the stage due to a member of the band falling ill. Their show in Cardiff the following night (September 29) was also postponed.However, prior to the show’s cancellation, numerous men took to social media to complain that, upon trying to enter the venue, they had been questioned extensively by The Engine Shed’s staff over their knowledge of the band.“Just arrived at the gig, been funnelled into a dark corner with other men, told I might be a pervert cus I’m alone and then taken into a room alone with a security guard where I was interrogated and searched.

went viral on TikTok, the Liverpool musician has finally dropped her second single ‘He’s My Man’, with an equally unnerving music video to accompany the song.The visuals are inspired by Tim Burton films such as Edward Scissorhands along with other gothic classics like The Addams Family. Meanwhile, the video’s skeletal co-star was inspired by a family story told to Luvcat: “My dad and his mates snuck into an old house to find the old lady who lived there pulling a string, which was tied to a rocking chair where her husband was sitting, back and forth.

Oasis‘ reunion tour have received a £14.8m total dividend for 2023.Six directors received the payout after the firm, SJM, made an £11.8m pre-tax profit, according to its accounts for last year (via BBC News).The revenue from 2023 does not include fees for promoting Oasis’ tour, which experts believe could be substantial with the initial tour dates potentially pulling £400million in ticket sales, which SJM would take a cut of.Headed by ticket promoter Simon James Moran, SJM is one of several companies involved in the promotion of the Oasis reunion tour and the selling of the tickets.The company has also promoted and sold tickets for a range of other gigs and shows including Harry Styles, Coldplay and Little Simz.SJM also owns gigsandtours.com, which was one of the three ticket sellers alongside Ticketmaster and SeeTickets for the Oasis tour dates. The other two promoters are MCD Promotions and DF Concerts.‘OASIS LIVE ’25’ reunion tour caused controversy among fans after they were taken by surprise by the dynamic pricing in place on Ticketmaster.

South Park allegedly from the Church of Scientology reportedly explains Isaac Hayes’ exit as Chef from the show in 2006.The musician, who died in 2008 aged 65, voiced the character Chef in the animated comedy from 1997 until 2006.He left the show after an episode called ‘Trapped In The Closet’, which took aim at Scientology. Hayes, a Scientologist himself, reportedly tried to have the episode spiked but failed to do so.

Bruce Willis in the years after The Sixth Sense.Osment appeared in the 1999 film when he was just 11-years-old. While he had been acting since 1994 in Forest Gump, it was his role in M Night Shyamalan’s film that brought him intense media attention after he was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role.Osment has revealed how Willis supported him not just when the film came out, but in the years following the film’s release.Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Osment, who is now 36, explained: “I heard from [Bruce] a lot after it came out in those subsequent years.

Kylie Minogue has added more dates to her ‘Tension’ 2025 UK tour, which is set to kick off next Spring. Check out all the dates and find ticket details below.The pop icon will be performing shows across the UK, Asia and her native Australia next year.

Dancer and TikTok personality Charli D’Amelio will make her Broadway debut this fall when she joins the company of the musical & Juliet, producers announced today.

EXCLUSIVE: Publicity firm The Lede Company has promoted and relocated New York-based Senior Executive Matthew Avento to the UK where he will serve as Head of Talent and Strategic Communications in the London office.

Coronation Street legend Sam Aston has been confirmed as the fourth Dancing on Ice contestant.The actor, 31, is best known for playing Chesney Brown on the ITV soap, and has competed on All Star Family Fortunes.Talking to This Morning, Sam, who has Sonny, four, Daisy, two and four-month old Hazel with wife Briony Gardner said: "I'm nervous but excited to get going." He added: "It's going to be nice for the public to see me for me rather than Chesney." The announcement comes after Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave, Traitors' Mollie Pearce and former TOWIE star Ferne McCann are confirmed to be joining the show, which will return early next year.Twelve celebrities are preparing to take to the ice each week, skating live in a bid to impress both the panel and viewers at home. Sir Steve, 62, told ITV’s This Morning that the production team has told him not to practice skating until the first official training session for the reality show.Traitors star Mollie Pearce was the second contestant announced.The model, known for making it to the final of the psychological game show until she was betrayed by her friend Harry Clark, told ITV’s Lorraine that she “hasn’t started” practising yet.

Get ready to embrace the autumn chill in style as Columbia, renowned for its practical and versatile outerwear, teams up with Disney for a new collection of fleeces and waterproof jackets that cater to the whole family.These stylish and cosy must-haves are perfect for battling the dropping temperatures and are set to be this season's essentials. However, you'll need to act fast as some items are already flying off the shelves.

Charlotte Crosby can’t wait to welcome her second child into the world after announcing that she’s pregnant once again - and admits that she has a strong feeling of what her bundle of joy could be. “I’ve got a boy vibe,” the Geordie Shore star smiles. “I’ve had a boy vibe from the beginning.

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan was comforted by her co-stars as she shared her personal struggle with insomnia on the popular ITV daytime show. During Monday's episode, Ruth Langsford, Coleen Nolan, Jane Moore and Olivia Attwood-Dack were joined by viewers and a live studio audience to discuss the issue of insomnia.