Billy Porter writing memoirs, musical in isolation

Coronavirus infection rates have started to increase in all boroughs of Greater Manchester again over recent weeks. This has included cases doubling in Trafford alone, according to the latest round of figures.

World Sleep Day is on 18 March and savvy shoppers can save some money by taking advantage of one-off sales.

A teenager who was 'scared to drink water' was told her organs were shutting down at just 16-years-old. Nina White suffered from anorexia as a teenager. She refused to eat and was terrified to even drink a sip of water in case she gained weight, the Liverpool Echo reports.

Naman Ramachandran Bertelsmann’s Luxembourg-based media giant RTL Group, which owns Fremantle, has declared a group profit of €1.5 billion ($1.65 billion) for 2021, up from €625 million in COVID-affected 2020.The RTL Group has interests in 67 television channels, 10 streaming platforms and 38 radio stations. The group’s content business, Fremantle, is one of the world’s largest creators, producers and distributors of scripted and unscripted content, including “American Idol,” “Britain’s Got Talent,” and “The X Factor.”Full-year group revenue was up 10.3% to €6.6 billion of which Fremantle accounted for €1.92 billion, a 25.3% increase. The group’s full-year adjusted EBITA climbed 35.1% to €1.1 billion, up from €853 million in 2020.

Solar has revealed that a MAMAMOO comeback is currently not in the works, but hopes that they can release new music together this year.In a recent interview with MTV News, the K-pop idol spoke about whether there are plans for MAMAMOO to return as a full group sometime soon. The interviewer noted that all four members recently released solo music and wondered whether this signaled a MAMAMOO comeback.However, Solar admitted that this was not the case and that there’s nothing currently in the works, but personally hopes that a MAMAMOO comeback will happen soon.

IU has revealed that she thought ‘Ganadara’, her collaboration with Jay Park, would never come out because of how long it took to be released.During the latest episode of the singer-songwriter’s YouTube talk show IU’s Palette, which featured Jay Park as the guest star guest on her show, the duo spoke about the recent release of their new single ‘Ganadara’. The song is notably the first release under Park’s newly launched label More Vision.“It’s been two years now since we met at the recording studio,” IU pointed out in reference to the newly released ‘Ganadara’. “Why did it take so long? I really want to know why! We recorded it to years ago.”She then teased Park for taking so long to release the song, saying that she thought her vocals were going to be removed from the final version of the track.

A set of jewellery will raise more than £1,000 to help the humanitarian relief effort in Ukraine.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 has reverberated across the film industry locally and globally.

The smoke has just cleared from episode two and Starzplay are already getting Outlander fans excited for episode three with a new preview.

Crisis talks were held in Dumfries today as the region prepares to welcome Ukrainian refugees fleeing war in their homeland.

Christopher Vourlias Jordanian director Rama Ayasra’s “Harvest Moon,” a documentary that tells the story of two activists on a mission to bring back the cultivation of wheat and its lost heritage to its original homeland of Jordan, took the top prize in the Pitching Forum of the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival’s Agora Docs industry program, which wrapped March 16.The award ceremony Wednesday night brought a close to a successful session that saw more than 300 industry professionals taking part both physically and online. “I think it’s the best proof that the industry is ready to be back in business – if it ever stopped,” said the festival’s general director, Elise Jalladeau.In its selection of “Harvest Moon” (pictured), which is produced by Mariam Salim (New Productions) and co-produced by Asmahan Bkerat, the jury offered its hope that the award “can help the seeds of an idea grow into a beautiful and important documentary.” “The winning pitch had integrity, a deep affinity to its characters and a clear awareness of the potential social impact of the film,” read the jury’s statement.

A foodbank worker who was "pressured" into transporting drugs to Lanarkshire has been shown mercy by a Sheriff.

Amanda Holden, 51, has taken to Instagram once again to show off her ageless figure – but this time she channelled a look reminiscent of the 1970s. Not letting her day job of presenting Heart Breakfast stop her from making an effort with her fashion choices, Amanda donned some 70s-style flared jeans for Wednesday's look.

Madonna looked sensational in the skimpy two-piece swimwear as she strutted her stuff down a sandy pathway with a blue beach bag placed firmly under her arm.Lourdes wore her long dark hair in two plaited pigtails and a green bucket hat over the top of her head as she showcased her curvacious body in the outfit.She added a dash of sparkle to her accessories wearing layered gold necklaces and opted to go makeup-free to complete her look.Model Lourdes is Madonna's eldest child and came from her relationship with fitness trainer Carlos Leon.Madonna is also mum to Rocco with ex-husband Guy Ritchie, and adoptive children David, Mercy, and twins Esther and Stella from Malawi.The chart-topping star has previously opened up about her close bond with her daughter and how she sees her as "insanely talented".Talking to Vogue she said: "I'm green with envy because she's incredible at everything she does – she's an incredible dancer, she's a great actress, she plays the piano beautifully, she's way better than me in the talent department."But does she have the same drive that I have? No. But she also has a mother, and I didn't.

Meghan Markle is being sued for defamation by her half-sister.Samantha Markle, 57, claims the Duchess of Sussex launched a “pre-meditated campaign to destroy” her reputation.A defamation case has now been launched against her younger half-sister, suing her for $75,000 (£57,000) and demanding that Meghan pay her legal fees.In court documents, she cites the Duchess’ controversial US TV appearances on Oprah and Ellen as occasions where she “falsely claimed… she essentially raised herself from virtual poverty."Samantha also referenced the authors of Finding Freedom, a best-selling biography about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, claiming the book caused "damage" to her reputation.The lawsuit has now been addressed by Loose Women panelist and columnist Jane Moore who claimed "there's just one winner" Writing in her latest column for The Sun, Jane said: "The Duchess of Sussex is being sued by half-sister Samantha Markle over claims she made about their relationship to Oprah Winfrey.

Strictly Come Dancing's AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington formed a special friendship during last year's series, so it's no surprise that they were delighted to be reunited this week after months apart.RELATED: Strictly's Amy Dowden gives surprising wedding update after postponing day in 2020The duo, who had to pull out of the 2021 final because of AJ's foot injury, met up in Scotland to film a Strictly special for popular game show, The Hit List.WATCH: AJ Odudu shares update on injury that caused her to miss Strictly finalTaking to her Stories, the 34-year-old presenter told her fans: "Reunited for a Strictly Special of The Hitlist. Coming soon to @BBCONE."MORE: Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova stuns in sizzling black slip dress on date night amid Kai Widdrington 'romance'READ: Nadiya Bychkova hints fans should not believe Kai Widdrington rumoursIn the snap, the pair can be seen posing together, with Kai's hand around AJ's waist as she rests her hands on the dancer's shoulder.

Liberty Poole has taken to Instagram to strip down in a sultry set of new snaps.Donning a deep purple bra and brief, Dancing on Ice star Liberty knelt on a bed with one hand on her hip and a cup of coffee in the other.With a full face of ultra glamorous makeup, Liberty pouted up a storm as she donned wet hair and a towel wrapped around her tresses and atop her head.In the post which was an ad with Boux Avenue, Liberty penned a caption to accompany it, which read: "Happy Hump Day." Fans of the former Love Island favourite were quick to comment on the sizzling display, with many taking the section below the snap. "You are so very beautiful," gushed one fan.Another penned: "U are most gorgeous woman in the world who ever is dating u is very lucky bloke to have u.""You really are stunning," commented a third.While a fourth simply added: "10/10."This comes as Liberty enjoys some down time in Birmingham as she celebrates St.

cancer back in 2005. Last year, the singer was also told her cancer had spread to her liver, marking the third time she was diagnosed with cancer after being told in 2017 that she had a form of incurable secondary breast cancer on her pelvis.She was told by doctors that her cancer is treatable but not curable and therefore she had to undergo treatment for life.However, Linda could not help but break down last year as she found out her chemo “had not done what they hoped it would do.”In a new interview, Linda recounted her reaction as she received the news that her cancer treatment had not worked in the way doctors expected.“I started the chemo again in September but the doctor said it hadn’t done what they hoped it would do,” she told The Sun.“The tumours on my liver were enlarged and were growing, so they had to put me back on chemo again.”Upon finding out she had to undergo chemo again, Linda broke down alongside her sister Maureen.Linda added: “For the next two days I was a complete mess.

Britney Spears celebrated releasing herself from the clutches of a strict conservatorship recently, opening up about how she'd love to get pregnant and marry her boyfriend Sam Asghari. Now, however, the happy and thankful tone has changed after a post complaining that being loved caused others to take advantage of her - and only a day after that, her Instagram account disappeared completely.It was deactivated yesterday, leaving millions of followers hitting a wall when they tried to access the "unavailable" page.Instagram officials told TMZ that they did not remove the page, suggesting that the star had deleted or deactivated it voluntarily.Perhaps Britney was living up to the adage that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas after making comments about planning a trip there.On Tuesday she told fans she longed to visit Sin City as a tourist, recalling that she'd never had the opportunity before."The only thing I've known when I used to go to Vegas was a hour long meet and greets with 40 people every night getting the worst pics of me and then a two hour show!" she wrote forlornly."Let's just say this time visiting it gave me a whole new perspective on what it means to live!"Being able to go to the spa was a highlight as well and you know what? Don't ever pity me like my masseuse does."'People do love you!' Huh? Huh? I don't want to be loved.

tattoo model shared a throwback picture from 10 years ago to show how much her appearance has evolved.Monami Frost has always had an alternative sense of style.A decade ago, she rocked choppy long locks, bold winged eyeliner and a few floral inkings on her arms.But the Latvian influencer has taken her love of body art to the extreme in recent years.At 28-years-old, Monami has shaved off her waist-length hair in favour of a pixie cut.She has covered her torso, neck, legs and arms in intricate inkings – and even braved getting designs on her face.Monani posted her jaw-dropping transformation on Instagram, where she has more than 1.6 million followers.She captioned the image: “Glow up or ink up?”And fans were in agreement that the model looked great before and after braving the tattooist’s needle.One gushed: “Beautiful then and beautiful now.”Another said: “Both show beauty in different forms.”A third wrote: “You are a beautiful woman all around! Love you both ways!”And a fourth swooned: “You’re ageing like fine wine.”Monami started getting inked at the age of 14.In a YouTube video called ‘How tattoos changed my life’, the influencer revealed how getting inked made her feel more body confident. She said: “Tattoos for me make me feel like a piece of art.“When I was developing body dysmorphia, looking at my own legs I felt like they were ugly and when I would have them tattooed I would feel like they are becoming more beautiful.“I don’t see them as big chunks of flesh anymore - I just see them as a piece of art.“That’s such a weird thing how I’m describing it but that’s how I feel.” For more lifestyle stories, sign up to the free Hot Topics newsletter here.

Emmerdale next week as things take a turn for the worse for many characters. Emmerdale spoilers can reveal that Marlon Dingle's life will go from good to bad relatively quickly as he suffers a stroke after his proposal to Rhona Goskirk.