BBC Boss Tony Hall Apologizes for Broadcaster’s Use of Racial Slur in News Report

The Pokémon Company has announced that it will be hosting a limited beta for its upcoming TCG.Pokémon TCG Live will be available on PC, macOS, and mobile devices running iOS and Android. This new release will replace Pokémon TCG Online, and all servers will be shut down ahead of the new launch.While there is no release date stated, Candian players will participate in an upcoming beta later this month (via PCGamesN).

Music Week reports that while BPI’s 2021 unit sales data showed that CDs remained ahead of vinyl, the latter is poised to become the dominant physical format in terms of revenue.Vinyl albums brought in £135.6million in 2021 (up 23.2 per cent year-on-year) compared to £150.1million in CD sales (down 3.9 per cent year-on-year). On this current growth trajectory, vinyl will be ahead by the end of this year.In terms of unit sales, 14.4million CDs were sold in the UK last year (down 10.5 per cent year-on-year) compared to 5.3million vinyl LPs (up 10.6 per cent).Sony Music UK VP of market planning and sales Charles Wood told Music Week that he believes vinyl will become the largest physical contributor to labels in terms of revenue during the next 12 months.“Following an uplift of interest in vinyl sales during Covid, we saw that vinyl was being purchased by a broader audience, beyond your music fanatics and niche format obsessives that drove the ‘vinyl revival’,” Wood said.“We saw continued growth for vinyl sales in 2021 – now making up 27 per cent of the physical market in terms of volume.

Strictly Come Dancing's Nicola Adams has revealed that she and girlfriend Ella Baig are expecting their first baby together.The loved-up couple shared an adorable image of themselves sharing a kiss together on a glorious seafront to announce the happy news.Ella took to her own Instagram account, sharing a black-and-white image of their baby scan.The couple have opted to use Nicola's egg along with a sperm donor and Ella will carry and deliver their child.Boxing star Nicola told fans: "We're so excited to announce that our family is expanding. "After what feels like a lifetime, we can finally say we're going to be parents.

The Loose Women panelists aren't shy in having a debate or two.

TikTok, with the video racking up more than 2million views since it was uploaded this week.To begin, the presenter asks him: "Did you really want to charge to use toilets on Ryanair planes?"Michael replies: "Yes, but not because I want the money – we give the money away to charity. I want to get rid of the two toilets at the back of the planes so I can add six extra seats."With six extra seats I can lower everyone’s airfare for by another 5%, all year round."TikTok users were divided by his comments though.One wrote: "He’s 100% correct...

Prince Andrew has reached an out-of-court settlement with his accuser, Virginia Giuffre, with a sum thought to be in the region of £12 million.The prince, who denies all accusations against him - and says he doesn't recall ever meeting Giuffre, who had been sex-trafficked by his pal convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein - is reportedly giving £2 million of the rumoured £12 million to her charity as part of their legal agreement.The payment of the huge stack of cash has raised eyebrows, however, about how the money was pulled together, with reports claiming some of it is being paid for by his mum, Queen Elizabeth.Shadow Attorney General Emily Thornberry has said the payment will “damage” the Queen’s reputation. Speaking on ITV on Wednesday she said that the saga “has done a lot of damage to the monarchy, without a doubt.

slammed for making British tea by boiling milk in a kettle and were mocked for not knowing what grit boxes are.But this time, the baffled American has questioned what the silver rectangular grids are that can be found on the pavement in some British parks.Posting to TikTok under the name @swfinds, the American posed the question: “Can someone please tell me what these are?“They are everywhere on the dangerous sidewalks in the UK.”In the clip which has now racked up 185,000 views, the American filmed two metal sections in the path that have rounded bars going across them.But instead of Brits enlightening the American on what they are for, they of course provided them with some very sarcastic and very wrong answers.One person commented: “They’re breathing holes for the loch-ness monster.”Another user chuckled: “Windows for the people of the underground crumpet factories.”Whilst a third person expressed: “They are grids which immediately trap year 7s, they then get teleported to the police station.”Someone else declared: “Speed boost.”Meanwhile, a fifth person giggled: “Outdoor toaster.”Luckily for the confused American, a kind commenter shared what the ‘dangerous’ metal bars in the ground were - it turns out they are cattle grids and they are not harmful at all.One person shared: “It’s a cattle block so animals and cattle can’t pass.”Well, we guess someone learnt something new today! Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter

To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.The collision involved a blue Mini and a grey Fiat 500X - Winnie and the woman were travelling in separate vehicles. It was the first of two double fatal crashes in Shropshire within three days - the second saw a mum and her baby die at the scene on the A41 between Newport and Tern Hill on Tuesday (February 15).

The sky is still dark and a shirtless man is given a rude awakening.

Laila Rouass and called the actress a "prostitute", his sister previously claimed.The 46-year-old snooker champion and Footballers' Wives actress, 50, made headlines earlier this week when they announced their split after almost a decade together.The former couple, who never wed, met in 2012 and became engaged the following year.Laila confirmed the news of her and Ronnie's split on Instagram, telling fans: "After nearly 10 years of love and memories, Ronnie and I have parted ways. Peace and love to you all."While fans were shocked, cracks in the couple's relationship have been previously aired.In an unearthed interview from 2020, Ronnie's sister Dannielle claimed that their mother Maria had always disliked Laila.Dannielle claimed the O'Sullivan family matriarch had even dubbed Laila a "s**g" and a "prostitute" who would "sleep with anyone".She told The Sun: "Ronnie has given Mum so much help in the past.

Binky Felstead has given a glimpse inside her luxurious ski getaway with her husband Max Darnton and children India and Wolfie. The 31 year old mum of two, who recently met Louise Thompson's baby boy as she praised her 'brave friend', has shared a peek inside her skiing trip to Austria with her four year old daughter India and her eight month old son Wolfie. Binky revealed how the family-of-four had travelled to St Anton Am Arlberg as she shared a snap of the stunning mountains as the sun beamed onto the snow.

Gemma Collins broke down in tears as she discussed the tragic suicide of a family friend she thought of as a “little brother.” During a moving moment in her Channel 4 documentary, Gemma Collins: Self-Harm and Me, the 41 year old met went to visit a centre called Harmless, which provides support for people who self-harm or might be at risk of it in Nottingham. While there, the former The Only Way is Essex star Gemma met with the founder Caroline Harrow, as the pair had a heartfelt conversation about self-harm, including Gemma’s own 20-year battle.

Spilling her secrets! Britney Spears just shared her genius beauty hack for looking younger – and it’s safe to say that the 40-year-old singer is onto something. So, what trick does the “Toxic” vocalist have up her sleeve? Well, it boils down to a fabulous haircut and minimal makeup. 

Zack Sharf Jake Gyllenhaal said in a new interview with Esquire magazine that he does not resent Taylor Swift’s over the extended version of “All Too Well” that was released last fall as part of her re-released album, “Red (Taylor’s Version).” The original song debuted in October 2012 and is widely considered to be Swift’s greatest track. Fans have long speculated that “Red” covers events from Swift and Gyllenhaal’s three-month-or-so relationship. The extended “All Too Well” was released with an accompanying short film that reignited speculation about Gyllenhaal’s role in Swift’s heartbreak.

Jamie Lang SF Studios has announced that the 2021 Berlin Generation Kplus player “Nelly Rapp: Monster Agent” is getting a sequel. The original was a hit among kids and parents alike in its native Sweden and won a pair of Swedish Guldbagge Awards. Based on Martin Widmark’s popular children’s books of the same name, the film features rising star Matilda Gross as the titular Nelly, a young girl who, along with her dog London, are dragged into a world of ghosts, vampires and werewolves.Johan Rosell will direct with Jon Nohrstedt and Niklas Larsson producing for SF Studios.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorThe NFT train keeps steaming along:  Universal Music Group is the first major music company to ink a partnership with Curio, a nonfungible token platform focused on entertainment brands.Under the deal, Curio will serve as a dedicated global outlet for future officially licensed NFT projects from UMG’s record labels, operating companies and recording artists worldwide. The first project under the partnership will be with British singer-songwriter Calum Scott, a Capitol Music Group artist, which is slated to launch this spring.NFTs provide a way to verify ownership of a piece of digital content, and entertainment companies have flocked to the technology as a way to monetize their intellectual property and boost fan loyalty.

Jake Gyllenhaal has finally spoken about the rumours about Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well”.

Louise Redknapp has proved her mum is her biggest supporter! Taking to Instagram this week, the singer shared a rare photograph of her rarely-seen mother Lynne promoting her latest line with Peacocks.MORE: Louise Redknapp looks flawless as she poses with her sweet 'Valentine' days after family death"Mum's had a borrow of my @peacocksfashion jumper," the doting daughter captioned the post, adding: "Looking good mum."WATCH: Louise Redknapp floors fans with risqué lingerie photo in stunning transformationOver the past few days, Louise has been hard at work launching her new fashion range with the high street brand. She recently spoke to HELLO! about the collection, saying that the process of picking the items for the line is very authentic.MORE: Louise Redknapp shows off 'fresh new look' after getting candid about Jamie Redknapp splitSEE: Louise Redknapp's Surrey home is ultra-chic - see inside"My edit with Peacocks is great because I get to go in and look at a whole range, which is huge," she explained.

Leo Barraclough Senior International Correspondent“Penny Dreadful” star Eva Green has fired back at allegations made in a lawsuit lodged at London’s High Court last week, alleging that the former Bond actor derailed £4 million ($5.22 million) sci-fi thriller, “A Patriot,” in which she was to star alongside Helen Hunt and Charles Dance.Green is currently embroiled in a legal dispute with producer White Lantern, which alleges that the production was forced to shut down when the actor walked away from the project.A statement issued Tuesday on Green’s behalf by her lawyers, Archerfield & Partners, asserted she “totally denies” the allegations, which are described as “erroneous.” It stated that her lawyers “will be responding to [the

Jake Kanter International TV EditorBBC director general Tony Hall has apologized 12 days after a reporter used the N-word on-air, prompting outrage from both viewers and the British broadcaster’s employees.Up until Sunday, the BBC had staunchly defended social affairs correspondent Fiona Lamdin’s use of the word in describing a race hate attack, saying it had been signed off by senior editors and was justified by its context.But after receiving 18,656 complaints, staff voicing their concerns on social media, and the resignation of BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter Sideman over the issue, Hall has intervened.In an email to staff today, the director general said: “It should be clear that the BBC’s intention was to highlight an alleged racist attack.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentDirector Michel Hazanavicius and actress Bérénice Bejo, Oscar winner and Oscar nominee respectively for “The Artist,” will present individual Masterclasses at the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival this year. Also delivering Masterclasses are directors Michel Franco and Rithy Panh.The Masterclasses, which like the rest of the festival are running online via ondemand.sff.ban, are organized in cooperation with Variety, and will be available worldwide via the Variety Streaming Room.Hazanavicius shot his first feature-length film, “Mes Amis,” in 1999.