Brother and sister who plotted to kill man after text row lose murder appeal

A friendship for the ages. Kirstie Alley and John Travolta may have met on the set of their romantic comedy Look Who’s Talking — but the pair were so much more than costars. 

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it is not too late for older people to make a new claim for Pension Credit and be eligible for the second means-tested cost of living payment, worth £324. For someone over 66 to qualify, they must have been entitled to a payment of Pension Credit on or before the qualifying date of September 25, 2022.

A Border Collie was allegedly accidentally poisoned after anaesthetic was injected into her bloodstream at a vets in Airdrie after a syringe mix-up.

A Dumbarton woman whose violent ex-husband was sentenced following a 17-year campaign of domestic abuse has bravely spoken out as she urged other victims to speak up.

A footballer’s wife saved his life when he had a stroke giving him the chance to build a new life as a Paralympic sports coach.

Stephen Flynn and Alison Thewliss are set to battle it out to become the next leader of the SNP at Westminster replacing Ian Blackford.

Anya Taylor-Joy is lending her voice to give life to Princess Peach in the upcoming The Super Mario Bros. Movie. To prepare for the role, the Queen’s Gambit star turned into a gamer.

Kirstie Alley wasn't shy about the love she shared for some of her leading men, though she claimed that she stayed faithful to her marriage.The actress, whose death at 71 was announced on Monday, previously delved into her romantic history in 2018 during a stint on Celebrity Big Brother UK, in which she confessed that she 'almost ran off' with John Travolta, 68.The twice-divorced star also spoke elsewhere about the feelings she shared for another costar, the late Patrick Swayze, although both opted not to pursue an affair to focus on their marriages. Special relationship: Kirstie Alley considered John Travolta the 'greatest love' of her life, even though they never had a romantic relationship.

Jessica Chastain looked fantastic in a glittering getup at Moet and Chandon's event in NYC Monday night.The 45-year-old filmmaker put on an eye-popping display in the black, navy, and silver mini dress and coat combo, which was covered in sequins.There were also hues of purple in the flashy two-piece, which she rocked with confidence. Looking great! Jessica Chastain looked fantastic in a glittering getup at Moet and Chandon's event in NYC Monday nightThe co-ord had an abstract pattern and the longer outer layer featured a black satin collar.She rolled up the sleeves and wore the jacket open to expose the shrunken frock, which had a low-cut neckline.   The shift bared the Scenes From A Marriage star's busty cleavage and showed off her legs as well.Chastain's ensemble was punctuated with a pair of pointy black platform heels.  Flashy: The 45-year-old filmmaker put on an eye-popping display in the black, navy, and silver mini dress and coat combo, which was covered in sequinsThe auburn-haired bombshell soaked up attention at the star-studded soiree as she posed for photos.She skipped flashy jewelry, opting instead to keep the focus on her bright look and staggering beauty.Her long hair was arranged in a sleek center part and curled into silky waves that tumbled down her back.Jessica, who stars in Showtime's George and Tammy, matched her eye shadow to her outfit.

NCIS: Hawaii writer and story editor Yakira Chambers has passed away at 42 years old. Chambers' preliminary cause of death is reportedly acute asphyxiation, family sources told Deadline. The Insecure actress was reportedly with her mother outside of a mall in Newport Beach in California last week when she collapsed.  Tragedy: NCIS: Hawaiʻi writer and story editor Yakira Chambers has passed away at 42 years old (pictured August 2022)Chambers joined NCIS: Hawaii as a staff writer before the show's first season in 2021. She wrote four episodes of the show.  She was promoted to story editor for the show's second season which premiered in late September.NCIS Hawai'i will make a tribute to Chambers during a three-hour NCIS crossover on January 2.  Cause of death: Chambers' preliminary cause of death is reportedly acute asphyxiation, family sources told Deadline (pictured August 2022) Staffer: Chambers joined NCIS: Hawaii as a staff writer before the show's first season in 2021.

TikTok superstar Addison Rae treated herself to some flashy new gold hoop earrings as she enjoyed a bit of jewelry shopping in Beverly Hills on Monday.The 22-year-old influencer - who enjoyed a lunch date with her boyfriend last week - was spotted leaving the Jennifer Fisher Jewelry store as she showed off her taut tummy in a white crop top which she paired with faded Levi jeans and sneakers.The Louisiana-born influencer, who counts Kourtney Kardashian as one of her gal pals, appeared to be fixing her newly purchased hoops that matched the multiple golden bracelets she wore on each arm as she walked down the street. On a casual shopping spree for gold: TikTok superstar Addison Rae, 22, dressed in casual in jeans and a midriff revealing shirt as she shopped for jewelry in Beverly Hills on MondayRae has been spotted running errands around LA with her boyfriend of one year, Omer Fedi, 22, recently.The pair made their red carpet debut at the 2022 Grammys in Las Vegas on April 3, where they put on a steamy display and indulged in plenty of PDA.

Los Angeles-based criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos and civil rights lawyer Ben Meiselas have acquired Los Angeles Magazine from Detroit-based Hour Media, the publication confirmed on Monday. The duo formed a new company called Engine Vision Media which will be the parent company under which the flagship publication will run, along with the Pasadena and Orange Coast glossies.

Dixie D'Amelio commanded attention at the British Fashion Awards held in London on Monday.The 21-year-old Hulu personality turned heads in a plunging white Valentino gown with a stone-encrusted collar.The social media personality looked sexy and sophisticated in the Mimi Cuttrell-styled look as she flashed her best sultry gaze on the event's red carpet. Showstopper: Dixie D'Amelio commanded attention at the British Fashion Awards held in London on MondayThe TikTok star was confident as she rocked her jet black hair in a pixie cut, which she debuted in September.She highlighted her captivating brown eyes with makeup from Charlotte Tilbury, including a shimmering eyeshadow and sleek black liquid eyeliner.  The socialite added depth to her cheekbones with the help of expert-level contouring topped by blush.Her naturally full eyebrows provided a frame for the rest of her visage, and she completed the presentation with a moisturizing peach-nude color on her pout.

Shay Mitchell looked lovely as she posed on the red carpet in a vibrant, lime-green, poofy dress as she attended the 2022 Fashion Awards on Monday.The 35-year-old actress oozed confidence in the flattering gown accented with tulle at the hips, cascading to the hem. The Pretty Little Liars alum added heart-shaped heels which matched the straps of her dress. Va-voom: Shay Mitchell looked lovely as she posed on the red carpet in a vibrant lime-green dress at the 2022 Fashion Awards The Canadian actress had her dark hair up and  accentuated her natural beauty with full eye makeup.

Madonna looked like an adoring mother after she attended a piano recital for three of her children on Monday. The 64-year-old singer-songwriter posted a number of pictures and videos from the evening with her children. In the first clip, Madonna's children – 16-year-old Mercy and 10-year-old twins Estere and Stelle – played beautiful pieces of music on a gorgeous piano.  Adoring: Madonna looked like an adoring mother after she attended a piano recital for three of her children on MondayThey ended the compilation of performances with a bow before making some funny faces and walking back into the audience.   Madonna took a number of photos with her children. She wore a long sleeve black top, a black and white corset and a black polyester skirt. She parted her hair in the middle, dyed slightly red.

Kirstie Alley was a proud mother of two prior to her December 2022 death, after adopting her two children with ex-husband Parker Stevenson.

Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, and Rhea Perlman are remembering their Cheers co-star Kirstie Alley following her death on Monday from cancer.

Tributes have already begun to be posted on social media for Kirstie Alley, who died at the age of 71. The actress best known for her work in Cheers and Veronica’s Closet was remembered for her personality, her parties and her politics.