Bill Maher Slams Higher Education As A “Grift”, Likens It To Scientology

Prince Harry should not get the blame for bringing "heartache and burden" to the Queen, but says that she is "funding" Prince Andrew's pay off.This comes after it was revealed yesterday that Prince Andrew had settled his civil sexual assault case with Virginia Giuffre out of court.The Loose Women star sent her opinionated tweet in view of her 517,000 followers.She penned: "Prince Harry constantly gets blamed for bringing heartache & burden to the Queen in her final years."Let’s just remember that the Queen is funding this pay off from Andrew her favourite son."Many social media users took to the comments to address the situation and Denise's claims.DavinaMcFaul said: "No amount of money would have been good enough for me.

A council tax rise will be announced in Dumfries and Galloway next week – after it was confirmed that the authority is facing a budget shortfall of more than £5million.

A Lockerbie man has raised enough money to buy two new defibrillators for the community.

A knack for delving into the past to uncover answers has become a “labour of love” for retired New Abbey clinical psychologist, Alverie Weighill.

After spending Valentine's Day and Super Bowl Sunday together, it was back to business on Tuesday for Hailey and Justin Bieber.The supermodel, 25, was seen heading to her usual Pilates class while the musician, 27, made his way to a recording studio.Hailey was dressed in a sweatshirt and leggings while Justin an orange beanie and grey hoodie. Respective schedules: Hailey and Justin Bieber stepped out separately in Los Angeles on TuesdayHailey pulled her long brunette hair into a high ponytail as she prepared to hit the fitness class.She shielded her eyes in a pair of black wayfarer sunglasses and wore small hoops in her ears.

She replaced Elisabeth Moss to star as the infamous ax killer Candy Montgomery in the Hulu miniseries Candy.And Jessica Biel was seen for the first time on the set of her true crime show on Tuesday in Decatur, Georgia.The 39-year-old actress made herself the spitting image of the admitted killer by adopting her distinctive large square-frame glasses and short hairdo. Picture perfect: Jessica Biel, 39, was pictured for the first time as the admitted ax killer Candy Montgomery on the set of her Hulu crime series Candy on Tuesday in Decatur, GeorgiaJessica was costumed in a blue dress with stockings and modest black heels for the outdoor scene.Her short brunette hair was feathered, and she stayed warm on the chilly day with a thick black down coat.

Blake Lively was a major head turner as she attended theMichael Kors runway show during New York Fashion Week on Tuesday night.The 34-year-old actress gave a peek at her enviably toned midsection in a stylish light blue coord complete with a matching coat.She was joined at the star-studded show, held at Terminal 5, by the likes of Olivia Culpo, Lori Harvey, Brooke Shields and more. Star-studded: Blake Lively, Olivia Culpo and Lori Harvey were major head turners as they arrived to the Michael Kors runway show during New York Fashion Week on Tuesday nightLively's runway-ready getup consisted of a busty crop top and a high-waisted pencil skirt.The Age Of Adaline star had her coat draped over her shoulders as she posed for shutterbugs outside the venue with one hand on her hip.

Drake honored his son Adonis in a new snap on his Instagram story, which featured his only child in a unique way.The 35-year-old Canadian rapper (real nameAubrey Drake Graham) took to his Instagram story on Tuesday.The photo showed that he always keeps his son close, showcasing a miniscule photo of his four-year-old son on a tiny earpiece. Earpiece:The photo showed that he always keeps his son close, showcasing a miniscule photo of his four-year-old son on a tiny earpieceAdonis was born to French model and painter Sophie Brussaux on October 11, 2017, with the rapper confirming he was the father on his 2018 album Scorpion.His photo comes just weeks after the rapper was seen with his son at a Toronto Raptors game in his hometown, as they battled the Chicago Bulls.

Following his hit soft reboot/sequel of Scream, Jack Quaid is going to work for director Christopher Nolan in his new film Oppenheimer.The 29-year-old son of Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan has signed on to join Nolan's biopic about J. Robert Oppenheimer, known as the 'father of the atomic bomb.'He joins a cast that includes Cillian Murphy as the title character, with Emily Blunt,Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Rami Malek, Josh Hartnett.

Blake Lively and her sister Robyn Lively made a rare public outing together on Tuesday at the Michael Kors fashion show during New York Fashion Week.The 34-year-old actress and her 50-year-old actress sister were a dynamic duo in stylish outfits for the star-studded event held at Terminal 5.Blake showed her flat abs in a baby blue bralette that she wore along with a matching jacket and skirt. Stylish sisters:Blake Lively and her sister Robyn Lively made a rare public outing together on Tuesday at the Michael Kors fashion show during New York Fashion WeekShe completed her ensemble with matching heels.Blake had her long blonde hair down in soft curls and added a pop of color with bright red lipstick.

Shanna Moakler has stopped following her boyfriend Matthew Rondeau on Instagram following her recent elimination from Celebrity Big Brother.The 46-year-old model left the CBS show on Monday and it was noticed on Tuesday that she was no longer following Matthew, 29, on the social media site, according to an article by Us Weekly.Her move followed claims that Matthew was having misgivings about his plans to pop the question to Shanna after watching her compete on Celebrity Big Brother. Trouble in paradise:Shanna Moakler has stopped following her boyfriend Matthew Rondeau on Instagram following her recent elimination from Celebrity Big BrotherHe was allegedly unhappy with the double entendres she exchanged with Lamar Odom, insiders told TMZ.The conjecture came just days after Matt was spotted shopping at a Tiffany's in Thousand Oaks, California outside Los Angeles.

Bolton Council face an ‘incredibly difficult’ challenge over the next two months to distribute a one-off £150 government payment to more than 30,000 households who do not pay their council tax by direct debit.

Judi Love has opened up about her horror at the story involving West Ham player Kurt Zouma kicking his cat in a video uploaded to social media, calling for us all to be more aware of cruelty towards animals. Writing in her weekly column for OK!, the Loose Women star said: "Animal cruelty has been on the rise throughout the pandemic but animals have feelings and emotions, too. We need to ensure that all animals and humans are safe." See what else she had to say below...

Gemma Collins has revealed she's had to have a nurse come to her home and administer an IV drip after struggling to recover from coronavirus. Former The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma, 41, opened up to fans on her Instagram stories as she filmed herself having a vitamin C drip put in and explained she's been feeling "exhausted" lately. As Gemma filmed herself with the cannula in her arm, which was being fixed on by her nurse, she explained to her followers: "So guys, today I am poorly.

The Official Charts Company is launching its latest chart review of the year, this time taking a look back at the hits of 2021.

BBC Breakfast descended into chaos on Wednesday morning (February 16) as one star's phone went off right in the middle of an interview.Hosts Jon Kay and Nina Warhurst were once again replacing regular Monday-Wednesday presenters Dan Walker and Sally Nugent, and chatting to UK citizen Stuart McKenzie - who had lived in the Ukraine for 28 years - via video link.Also joining them in the studio was Petro Rewko, a member of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain.But things in the studio soon went belly-up.Jon asked Stuart: "So Stuart, we'll start with you. Why don't you tell us a bit about yourself and how you came to be in the Ukraine?"He replied: "I came to Ukraine in 1994 for business opportunities..."As Stuart began talking Jon and Sally through his background, his phone began to ring off-screen - but, like a true professional, he ignored the call and carried on talking.However, the incessant noise was clearly affecting Jon Kay, who soon suspended the interview entirely to turn to Petro.He quipped: "We'll come back to you in a minute.

Piers Morgan took to Twitter to share a selfie snap of him snapped next to the Hollywood legend Jim Carrey.The former Good Morning Britain presenter was among the many stars who attended this year's Super Bowl game in California on Sunday.56-year-old Piers keeps his 7.9 million Twitter followers updated about his recent trip to the US with his son Albert Morgan.In one striking snap shared on the platform, Piers posed beside the Ace Ventura actor, Jim, 60, where he looked absolutely starstruck.He posted the many gushing selfies he took with the comedy icon and his son after the Super Bowl game online for his followers to enjoy.A wide-eyed Piers captioned the selfie series: "When you come out of the Super Bowl, spot ⁦@JimCarrey⁩ on a golf cart, take a pic of your son (big fan) running backwards alongside him,""and Jim clocks you & shouts 'Wait…. PIERS MORGAN????!! Man, I'm sorry we've been so hard on you….hahaha' Only in Hollywood, baby."Piers's many Twitter followers were equally as shocked by the bizarre encounter.One avid tweeter commented: "Living the dream Piers Living the dream."Another penned: "A worldstar comedian and his biggest fanboy.

President Joe Biden will sign legislation that will designate Pulse nightclub — the site of one of the country's deadliest mass shootings in history — as a national memorial, according to a White House statement published Saturday. Saturday marks five years since49 people were killed and multiple others were wounded at the LGBTQ+ nightclub in Orlando, Florida while celebrating a «Latin Night.» The FBI determined that the gunman — who was killed by police after the attack — had been motivated by homegrown violent terrorism.«We must drive out hate and inequities that contribute to the epidemic of violence and murder against transgender women — especially transgender women of color,» the White House statement said.

Bill Maher is taking on people who plan to still wear masks and socially distance in California after June 15.

Bill Maher is weighing in on the recent spate of celebrities who are mulling over entering politics, including Caitlyn Jenner running for governor of California, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson considering a presidential bid and Matthew McConaughey potentially vying to become governor of Texas.

Bill Maher unloaded on celebrity candidates for high political office as a “recurring nightmare that we just can’t shake.”