Batman Comic Book Writer Denny O’Neil Dies at 81

Emergency services raced to a fire in Ferguslie in the early hours of this morning.

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being punched and knocked unconscious at the end of a night out in Rochdale town centre.

A mushroom cloud has been seen billowing in the sky after an explosion at a gas pipeline near a Ukrainian city.

Police have issued an appeal for help to find a wanted man from Leigh.

Katie Price is certainly not one to shy away from a fight as her ongoing rows with many of her ex-partners and former friends will tell you.And the mum-of-five certainly has a bone to pick with her ex-husband Peter Andre and his wife Emily MacDonagh.The 41-year-old and the Mysterious Girl star share 16-year-old son Junior and 14-year-old daughter Princess from their four-year-long marriage back in 2005.Years after their split, subtle swipes have continued to be shared online. Now, the Daily Star has taken a look back at Katie’s bitter feud with the two lovebirds.The feud first started back in 2016 after Katie slammed Peter for sabotaging her career during an interview with The Guardian.Despite splitting in 2009, Katie accused the singer of making their brutal split a “game” which sabotaged her career after she found herself without management after the break-up.At the time of the explosive interview, Emily was pregnant with her second child, just three months before she gave birth to her son Theo.She told the publication: “When I split with Pete, Claire [their joint manager] stayed with Pete, and the only thing that hurts is Claire never sat down with me and said – you know I'd been with her six years – she never said, ‘You know what Kate, I'm going to help you find someone else, I'm going to help protect you’.“But instead they lapped it all up, and Pete’s there posing with the kids doing everything, ah poor Pete, poor Pete - I had no one to represent me, I was like a lost lamb, I had no representation to help protect me, nothing.“Whereas Pete was protected straight away.

Vladimir Putin. The sporting world has been heavily critical of the Russian president following his decision to undergo what he calls "a special military operation" against Ukraine.

Leeds United will hail Marcelo Bielsa with a 'permanent tribute' at Elland Road despite giving him the sack.The Yorkshire club have parted ways with the Argentine manager following an extraordinary run of results in the Premier League which has seen them concede 20 goals in their last five games.It has been a poor season overall for Bielsa who leaves the club 16th in the table and just two points above the relegation zone.However, having taken charge of the club in 2018 and guided them back to the English top-flight, a long-awaited target, he is cemented as a legend with the fanbase.As such, it was revealed in the club statement that they will honour him in some way at their home ground, with "more information to be released in due course".Leeds chairman Andrea Radrizzani also said: “This has been the toughest decision I have had to make during my tenure at Leeds United, taking into account all the success Marcelo has had at the club. “With Marcelo as our head coach, we had three incredible campaigns and the good times returned to Elland Road.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been branded a "sex icon" after gathering a new fan base while fighting on the frontline. Fans have flooded Twitter with their admiration for Zelensky's leadership skills, which has left people "swooning" over him since Russia declared war on Thursday ( February 24).

One of Britain’s top pole dancers has died at the age of 27 after posting about her difficulties in lockdown online.Jess Leanne Norris, 27, a two-time winner of Miss Pole Dancer UK died suddenly at her home in Bolton, Lancashire.Details about her "sudden" and tragic death have not been released, but on April 4th she shared her mental health struggles in lockdown.Ms Norris said she is found the lockdown "so so hard" and said she misses "structure to cope with" her mind.In the post, Ms Norris said: "I myself am finding this so so hard...it always takes me time to adapt to 'change' mentally as I'm one to need structure to cope with mind!"A lot of us are all feeling stressed, lost & lonely... but please don't feel alone...

Dave McNary Film ReporterIn today’s film news roundup, the Santa Barbara Film Festival moves back, Legion M is backing “Save Yourselves!,” Gravitas buys “Odd Man Rush,” a Tiny Tim documentary finds a home and The Creative Coalition is backing films about obesity.FILM FESTIVALThe Santa Barbara International Film Festival has shifted its dates backwards for its 36th annual event, which will now take place from March 31 to April 10, 2021.The festival, which typically occurs in January and is a key stop for awards campaigns, made the announcement Wednesday, two days after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences postponed the 93rd Academy Awards telecast by two months to April 25, 2021. The SBIFF had previously been set for Jan.

Dave McNary Film ReporterIn today’s film new roundup, “Broken Hearts Gallery” moves back, “Burnt Orange Heresy” gets a release date, “Summertime,” “2 Hearts” and “The Mechanic” find homes and Helen Mirren is narrating “Escape from Extinction.”RELEASE DATESSony Pictures has moved back the release of romantic comedy “The Broken Hearts Gallery” from July 10 to July 17.The studio said Tuesday that the movie will still be the first wide release of the summer. Last week, Warner Bros.

Noel Fielding has sold for nearly £1,000 at a virtual art exhibition.The Mighty Boosh star has painted a number of portraits of famous people for the Saatchi Gallery as their guest artist for the month, including Sheeran, Michael Jackson, The Sex Pistols, as well as The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover.The paintings have been on sale for £912 each, with Sheeran’s – who is depicted as a yellow and orange blob with two black dots for eyes – and the others’ now all sold, according to the website.@noelfielding11 I don't know what the press is on about, kiddo, this looks *exactly* like #EdSheeran. It looks more like Ed Sheeran than Ed Sheeran, which is art *exceeding* life, imitation be damned, g.

Noel Fielding unveiled his artistic side once more as he whipped up portraits of fellow famous faces.And they are definitely unique.The Great British Bake Off host got his paintbrush out and blessed us all with a picture of Ed Sheeran, among others, for the Saatchi Gallery.But, while it was sold for £912, the end product looked absolutely nothing like the Thinking Out Loud singer, and more like the sun.Sorry, Noel…Saatchi Gallery, where the artwork was sold, described his work as ‘visceral and animated’.‘Noel’s drawings are worked on in bursts of energetic vigour, perfectly mirroring his absurd and fantastical nature,’ it read.Noel also immortalised the Sex Pistols and Michael Jackson – as well as various scenes, selling each one for £912.A

Bake Off host Noel Fielding has drawn a portrait of Ed Sheeran as an orange blob – and flogged it for £912.

Gwar have lent their support to a campaign wanting to replace a statue of Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate States of America’s forces during the American Civil War, with one of their late frontman Oderus Ungerus.A petition was launched yesterday (June 12) to change the statue in Richmond, Virginia, where the band were formed.

The legendary comics writer and editor Dennis 'Denny' O'Neil died Thursday at 81.O'Neil is best known for his work writing Batman comic books for DC, and he later took on an editing role for the caped crusaders tales from 1986–2000.He also wrote for other iconic comic book heroes, this time for Marvel, including Spider-Man and Iron Man. Comic scribe: Dennis O'Neil died Thursday at his home of natural causes, according to his family.

Ellise Shafer editorDennis “Denny” O’Neil, best known for writing and editing Batman comic books, died on June 11 of natural causes. He was 81.O’Neil wrote “Batman,” “Detective Comics” and “Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight” in addition to serving as an editor for DC’s Batman-related comic books from 1986 until 2000.

Some big news hit this morning, ladies and gentlemen. The Oscars are making some changes! During a board meeting yesterday, the powers that be at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (or AMPAS, of course) came up with an initiative for increased diversity, inclusion, and representation. Not only that, but in addition to this necessary first step, there’s a big change coming to the Best Picture race. Yes, we no longer have a sliding scale of nominees. Starting after the upcoming (assuming it happens) ceremony, there will be ten Best Picture nominees, once again. Read on for more about this news…

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaNew Works Provincetown, a developmental theatre lab founded by producer Mark Cortale to create and develop new theatrical works, has commissioned its first full length musical entitled “The Last Diva.” The show will boast a book by Jonathan Tolins of “Buyer & Cellar” fame as well as music by Scott Frankel and lyrics by Michael Korie. Frankel and Korie previously collaborated on the Broadway musicals “Grey Gardens” and “War Paint,” both of which centered on very different kinds of divas.

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services.Have you let an open-back top scare you away in the past, no matter how much you loved the look? We’ve definitely been there. The potential complications seem to just radiate off the piece, forming a dark aura of apprehension.

Shawn Mendes spread some inspiration during Sunday’s “Dear Class of 2020”.