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Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorApple is stepping up to the plate with its first live sports broadcasts Friday, set to debut “Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV Plus — and, for a limited time, the MLB livestreams will be free for anyone in the U.S. and eight other countries.The games on Apple TV Plus — which will be about 50 per season — are available to anyone with internet access, for free for a limited time without the need for a subscription to the streaming service (regularly $4.99/month).

We knew Vanessa Hudgens was a woman of many talents, but this one may surprise her fans!

Alright, alright, alright. Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey, have made the New York Times Best Sellers list for their respective books. The couple took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the news.

Kimberly Akimbo, Assassins, Prayer for the French Republic and The Chinese Lady were among the Off Broadway productions receiving multiple nominations for this year’s Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off Broadway, announced today.

Manori Ravindran International EditorNetflix has released the trailer for its first original TV show out of Nigeria, “Blood Sisters.”Produced by leading Nigerian production company EbonyLife Studios, founded by Mo Abudu, the four-part crime thriller directed by Biyi Bandele and Kenneth Gyana will launch globally on the streaming service on May 5. The show is Abudu’s latest project for Netflix as part of her multi-title deal with the platform.Set in Lagos, “Blood Sisters” follows a Nigerian wedding where the bride — who is fed up of being beaten up by her partner — accidentally kills the groom the night before their big day.

Chris Willman Music WriterJon Batiste’s five wins at the Grammys — and a galvanizing performance on the telecast — sparked a lot of interest in further checking out his music online, as his music enjoyed a 950% increase in streaming following Sunday night’s show.Numbers from Luminate Data (formerly MRC Data) provided to Variety show just how sharp an uptick Batiste enjoyed after winning the most awards of anyone nominated this year, including the album of the year prize.In the two days prior to the telecast, Batiste had a total of 307,400 on-demand audio streams. On the day of the show and the following day, his tally for those 48 hours added up to 3,227,300, the difference being a 950% bump.The increase in interest in Batiste really showed up on Monday, the day after the CBS and Paramount Plus telecast.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThere is exactly one person on earth who could be serenaded on his 90th birthday by (in order) Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, Dionne Warwick, Kenny G, Art Garfunkel, Earth Wind & Fire, Bruce Springsteen and Alicia Keys — and have the whole evening capped off by a brilliant Mark Ronson-helmed “megamix” of great songs from across that birthday boy’s 60-plus-year career. The answer is so obvious we’re not even going to bother.Yes, Clive Davis’ 90th birthday party, held Wednesday night at the memorably named Cipriani South Street at Casa Cipriani in Lower Manhattan, was truly one for the ages.

Sandra Bullock is not interested in making another Miss Congeniality movie — in fact, she regrets making the 2005 sequel in the first place.

Two friends missed a graduation party after their easyJet flight back to Manchester was cancelled - and their rebooked flight was hit by further delays.

A man has claimed that his fatal cancer was missed repeatedly when a GP refused to order him a blood test, telling him that "tests cost the NHS money".

Vanessa Hudgens almost auditioned for American Idol before landing a role in musical movie High School Musical.The 33-year-old actress achieved massive success and fame thanks to her role as Gabriella Montez in the Disney film franchise which kicked off in 2006.But before got her big break she considered trying her luck on the singing show after being inspired by Kelly Clarkson winning the very first season back in 2002. Looking back:Vanessa Hudgens almost auditioned for American Idol before landing a role in musical movie High School Musical.Speaking to Kelly, 39, on her talk show, Vanessa revealed: 'I grew up doing theatre, and this has always been a passion of mine, and you were on American Idol, and you won, and I was like, "That's it, I'm going on American Idol."'I was like, "I'm doing it" and you were the catalyst,' she added.

Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder were spotted while leaving Giorgio Baldi in the coastal Los Angeles town of Santa Monica on Wednesday evening.The 33-year-old actress and her husband, 43, lovingly held hands while making their way from the celebrity-favorite restaurant after finishing up a dinner date.The happy couple has been married ever since 2015; their seven year wedding anniversary is later this month. They share a daughter named Bodhi Soleil, aged four.

Pink Floyd are set to release their first new music in 28 years tomorrow (April 8) to aid the relief effort in Ukraine.The new track, titled ‘Hey, Hey, Rise Up’, features a sample of Andriy Khlyvnyuk, the singer of Ukrainian band Boombox, and is the band’s first original music to be released since their 1994 album ‘The Division Bell’. All proceeds from the song will go to Ukraine Humanitarian Relief.A press release reveals that Pink Floyd – who comprise David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Guy Pratt (bass) and Nitin Sawhney (keyboards) for the song – recorded ‘Hey, Hey, Rise Up’ on March 30 this year, and that an accompanying video directed by Mat Whitecross has also been shot.Discussing the new song in a statement, Gilmour said: “I hope it will receive wide support and publicity.

Love Island star Megan Barton Hanson has joined forces with Kate Moss's younger half-sister Lottie, for what could be the hottest collaboration yet.The former ITV star, 28, left no curve uncovered as she turned up the heat wearing barely-there PVC lingerie.Looking sizzling-hot, she captured her gym-honed body from all angles while showing off her underwear that appeared to be made entirely from string.Megan somehow managed to squeeze her ample assets into the flimsy latex halter-neck garment.She popped on a tiny black thong and turned with her back to the camera, giving fans a glimpse of her pert bum in the scantily-clad undies.Her hair was swooshed into a neat low bun and she accessorised with a diamond belly button stud, hoop earrings and a duo of gold bangles. It is estimated that the reality star could fetch up to £800k per month for her racy content shared with OnlyFans subscribers.Ramping up the sexiness, the blonde-haired beauty teamed up with fellow internet model Lottie Moss.Dazzling next to Megan, Lottie posed in a mirror selfie wearing a very similar flimsy lingerie set to Megan but in the shade of candy floss pink - which complimented her fair skin and light hair well.Lottie's attire appeared to be held together by dental floss as she smouldered for the camera with her OnlyFans buddy at her side.Supermodel Kate's little sister didn't want to let anything stop her from showing off her incredible curves and even donned a chic high bun to ensure that her hair wasn't in the way.Rocking a pair of towering platform heels Lottie strutted her stuff in front of the lens.In the past, both girls have hit out at critics who opted to slam those choosing to earn a living on the popular adult website.

Each week, we here at Official Charts compile the best and most exciting releases of New Music Friday, to give you a chance to hear the future hits on the Official Singles and Albums Chart. Let's dive in!

She’s the loud, proud and larger-than-life Essex girl who isn’t afraid to speak her mind, and former The Only Way is Essex star Gemma Collins did just that on Tuesday as she slammed her critics who said she only got a part in the UK tour of Chicago: The Musical because of who she is - ‘the GC’. Gemma, 41, is due to make her debut as Mama Morton in Chicago: The Musical, which kicks off in Sunderland on May 31 and will head to Cardiff, Blackpool, Sheffield and Norwich, before ending in Oxford on July 23.

Express.co.uk late last year, Harry explained his argument against Tom competing in the dance contest.He did, however, throw his support behind Tom once he realised the singer was in it for the "right reasons".Harry had won the Glitterball trophy in 2011 when he participated with professional dance partner Aliona Vilani.He recounted: “He rang me and said, 'Listen, I've been asked to do Strictly again, what do you think?'"And I said, 'Look, you know, we've got a tour coming up, you're busy with your books and family, do you really want that?"'It's really full on,'" Harry advised his bandmate.Harry went on: “‘Don't get me wrong, it's a lot of fun but maybe this year's not the right year but things are going well for you.’”Tom and his dance partner Amy Dowden were eighth to be voted off the show following their performance in Musicals Week.The duo danced an emotional Couple's Choice routine to On My Own from Les Misérables.

Plans have been tabled to turn a town centre office building into 68 apartments.

Interpol have marked their return by sharing the cinematic video for new single ‘Toni’ and announcing details of their seventh album, ‘The Other Side of Make-Believe’.Having been teasing ‘Toni’ for some weeks, today the band release the first taster of their first new material since 2018’s acclaimed ‘Marauder’ and 2019 EP ‘A Fine Mess’, with a new single that explores both the NYC band’s more intimate approach to sound along with a pounding and danceable beat.The single comes with the first of a two-part dance film directed by Van Alpert (who has worked with the likes of Post Malone and Machine Gun Kelly), with the second chapter to follow soon.“It was a blast working with Van Alpert on the video for our song Toni,” said frontman Paul Banks. “We bonded over shared film inspiration as well as a passion for classic music videos by the likes of Glazer, Cunningham and Jonze.

Embracing the supernatural. In addition to her acting and musical skills, Vanessa Hudgens also has a surprising hidden talent: She can communicate with ghosts.

Carla Woodcock and Callum Kerr are starring in Hulu pilot History Of A Pleasure Seeker.