Buddie Banter: St Mirren's switch to two up front is yet to pay off as Saints miss creative spark

Jamie Lang One of the hottest titles from Spain at this year’s European Film Market, is Catalan director Carla Simón’s sophomore feature “Alcarrás,” the hotly anticipated follow up to her 2017 debut “Summer 1993.” There, Paris-based MK2 Films will be talking to interested buyers of the recently-finished arthouse entry. To mark the occasion, the sales company has given Variety access to an early clip.A smash hit with critics and festivals alike, Simón’s autobiographical debut “Summer 1993” won the Best First Feature Award and the Generation Kplus Grand Prix jury prize at Berlin in 2017.

Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz headed in to Hollywood on Wednesday to watch rocker John Mayer perform.Klum, 48, and Kaulitz, 32, frontman for the group Tokio Hotel, hit the red carpet at the Hollywood Palladium for SiriusXZm and Pandora's Small Stage Series.They were just a few of the celebs in attendance, with Vanessa Hudgens spotted with her baseball player boyfriend Cole Tucker, Paris Jackson, Olivia Culpo and more. Heidi and Tom:Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz headed in to Hollywood on Wednesday to watch rocker John Mayer perform Vanessa and Cole:They were just a few of the celebs in attendance, with Vanessa Hudgens spotted with her baseball player boyfriend Cole Tucker, Paris Jackson, Olivia Culpo and moreKlum was wearing an elegant black low-cut top with several sequined designs all over the top.She also wore matching black pants with sparkling sequined patterns down both of the legs.

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Loose Women panel member explained that drivers who failed to obey signs near her house were to be held responsible as she opened up on the programme yesterday.Speaking on Loose Women, Coleen called for greater measures to be taken to ensure that motorists do not exceed the speed limit on the road.She said: “I would like really strong signs on the road, especially country roads.“Sadly, two of my cats have quite recently been killed on the road by people just ignoring signs on the road.Coleen added: “I would like to scream those signs out.”The tragic deaths of her cats at the hands of speeding drivers seemed to shock her Loose Women co-stars.A horrified Christine Lampard, 43, replied: “I know what you mean.“They are there for a reason, of course, they are.”Coleen did not reveal which of her cats had died, but the three that she regularly shares snaps of on Instagram are named Alan, Prim and Lily.The Daily Star reported earlier this year that Coleen shares her home with up to 15 pets in total, including Instagram famous dogs Becks, Buddy, Mica and Coco.Coleen’s most recent pet post went out to her 284,000 Instagram followers five days ago, featuring the back of Becks’ head as they snuggled together on the sofa watching themselves on TV.“Becks watching herself on Loose Women today! How cute?” she wrote with the hashtags #boxerdog and #mylovablenightmare.Coleen recently blasted West Ham football star Kurt Zouma, who was filmed slapping and kicking his cat.The French sportsman sparked fury on social media after the video went viral and the RSPCA has since removed the cats from his home.German sportswear firm Adidas has also announced that it has ended its deal with the 27-year-old.Of the incident, Coleen said: “An apology is

Gina Kirschenheiter said she didn't know how to handle her friendship with Noella Bergener on Wednesday's episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County.'I'm not comfortable in a friendship that I don't understand,' said Gina, 37, in a confessional after Noella turned on her during their group trip to Mexico. 'I want to get off the crazy plane even if it is private.'The episode titled 'Runaway Husband' opened at close to midnight on the group's last night in Cabo with Heather Dubrow, 52, telling Noella, 36, that the card game she gave to her 18-year-old daughter was pornography and an inappropriate gift.

Drake dropped his sixth studio album Certified Lover Boy in September 2021, which went on to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.And on Wednesday, the 35-year-old rapper was hard at work on new music as he was spotted leaving a recording studio in Los Angeles.Drake's outing comes just a week after his former flame and collaborator Rihanna announced she'sexpecting her first child with her current boyfriend A$AP Rocky.

Bring Me The Horizon have been announced to deliver the closing performance at the BandLab NME Awards 2022.The wildest night in music will return to London’s O2 Academy Brixton on Wednesday, March 2 to celebrate the best in music and entertainment from around the globe. Tickets to the event are on sale now and available here.In a week that saw the Sheffield metal pioneers deliver a surprise appearance alongside Ed Sheeran at the BRITs, we can now confirm that BMTH will be taking to the stage for a multi-song closing set at our London ceremony next month – following on from their raucous appearance at the NME Awards in 2016 when they smashed through Coldplay’s table during their performance.“To be honest we’re surprised we’ve even been asked back at all!” said frontman Oli Sykes.

FKA Twigs has been announced as the recipient of the coveted Godlike Genius award at the BandLab NME Awards 2022.The wildest night in music will return to London’s O2 Academy Brixton on Wednesday, March 2 to celebrate the best in music and entertainment from around the globe. Tickets to the event are on sale now and available here.Following the likes of Massive Attack, Liam Gallagher, Primal Scream and 2020’s winner Glastonbury Festival co-organiser Emily Eavis, NME is thrilled to honour Twigs for her outstanding contributions to music.

Billie Eilish and Finneas have met with President Joe Biden in The White House.The musician siblings were invited, along with their parents Maggie and Patrick, to meet the US President following their support for Biden during the 2020 US election.Sharing a picture of the president with Eilish and Finneas, Biden’s official POTUS Instagram account wrote: “When I heard my friends @billieeilish and @finneas were in town for a show, I knew I had to invite them over to the White House.“Great to see you and your family — and I’m glad you got to meet Commander [the Biden family’s new dog].”A post shared by President Joe Biden (@potus)White House Assistant Press Secretary Kevin Munoz told Bloomberg that the Biden family “have been long time fans” of Eilish and her brother.Eilish was in Washington D.C. yesterday (February 9) as part of her ‘Happier Than Ever’ world tour, with the singer performing at the Capital One Arena in the US capital.The singer previously performed in support of Biden at the Democratic National Committee’s virtual 2020 convention, where she delivered her first public performance of her song ‘My Future’.

KATIE Price’s fans are desperate for another series of Mucky Mansion as it came to an end last night. The show followed the 43-year-old as she transformed different rooms in the property, in a bid to restore it to its former glory after it was left in ruins.

TV star Nadiya Hussain tells Kate Garraway about a horrifying attack by bullies when she was at school in the second episode of ITV's Life Stories. Kate, 54, sat down for an interview with the 2015 Great British Bake Off winner, 37, after taking over as the host of Life Stories from Piers Morgan. British-Bangladeshi baking star Nadiya candidly spoke to Kate about growing up Muslim in the UK and how she was targeted as a youngster.

"I had no idea I did a 2 hr set tonight. I'm happily addicted again to this s**t," he ended the post.Last month, the star was found unresponsive in his hotel bed.Hotel staff were alerted after the comic failed to check out and emergency services were called and found him unresponsive.He was pronounced dead at the time.Following his death, tributes poured in for the comedian from his friends and fans.His widow, journalist Kelly Rizzo, told how had been left "completely shattered" by the comedian's death.In a statement to People, Rizzo said: "My whole heart.

"Family first, always [and] be kind."She also hinted that she felt able to talk to her 55-year-old father in times of crisis.A fan asked her for "advice on how to cope with anxiety on a daily basis when you haven't even told parents".She replied: "You should talk to somebody about how you're feeling", adding that it "could be a parent", or a sibling or friend.She added: "Hold on to small things like family dinners after school and everyone living in the same house because you'll miss it when you're older and don't all live at home - and be in the moment!"The former fashion design student revealed that she might have inherited her dad's penchant for putting together masterpieces in the kitchen, boasting on her Q&A that her signature dish is "a pretty mean pesto pasta or bolognese (but only if there's garlic bread.)"She added: "@sauce and @tabasco added to everything because they're my favourite and make everything taste good."She plastered some of her comments with 1960s-style flower power illustrations - but, of course, the era's message of peace, love and passivity isn't quite the one typically channelled by Gordon when he's in the kitchen.Gordon, well-known for his F-bombs and rages when it comes to sharing out the cooking on-screen, certainly has a different side when it comes to his relationship with his children.The pair have been seen out and about together clasping each other's hands after Holly shared details of the sexual assaults she endured at age 18.Holly, now a digital creator whose podcasts share more details on her "mental health journey", revealed that she has been sober and alcohol-free for a year, warning: "Alcohol and anti-depressants do not mix well at all.""This time last year I was at my lowest and

Peter Andre's wife Emily rarely shares family photos on social media – but she had a treat in store for fans on Wednesday.MORE: Peter Andre's wife reacts to funny moment with Princess - after Katie Price falloutThe 32-year-old took to Instagram to share a snapshot showing her with her brother, Tom MacDonagh.WATCH: Peter Andre reveals son Theo's very unusual hobby!The sweet photo shows the siblings smiling for the camera with their arms around one another. In the caption, Emily revealed that she had stopped by Tom's place of work – Azthetics Clinic, which he runs with Dr.

Ian Stewart has been sentenced to a whole-life jail term for murdering his wife six years before he went on to kill his new fiancée.

The government's latest plans to scrap all Covid restrictions could see the end of the £500 self isolation payment for workers with the virus.

Jim Goodwin might need a new tele after watching the Buddies' Celtic Park horror show from home. The St Mirren boss was on the phone to stand-ins Sharp and Jamie Langfield throughout Saturday afternoon's mauling.

St Mirren after Alan Power's early red card left the Buddies up the proverbial creek without a paddle.The in-form Hoops ominously took the lead after just quarter of an hour when Liel Abada curled home the opener following a bright start from the hosts.And the visitors, without their manager Jim Goodwin as he recovers from coronavirus, were facing a seriously uphill task when Power saw red for a needlessly reckless challenge on David Turnbull.Ange Postecoglou's men proceeded to dish out a thrashing, with Abada grabbing their second before talented playmaker Turnbull fired home the pick of Celtic's bunch with a superb long-range effort to make it three.The ex-Motherwell man grabbed his brace before half-time to all but end the game as a

Jim Goodwin still plans to take charge of St Mirren when they run out at Celtic Park - despite the Irishman being confined to his Covid sickbed. The Buddies boss is self-isolating after contracting the virus earlier this week.Assistants Sharp and Jamie Langfield will be in the dug-out for Saturday’s Parkhead clash but Goodwin is determined he will be the man calling the shots - so long as his internet stream holds out.Right-hand man Sharp said: “Jim’s OK.

Jim Goodwin has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss Saturday's clash with Celtic. Saints announced on Friday their manager would be required to self-isolate and won't be in the dugout at Parkhead this weekend.Assistant coaches Lee Sharp and Jamie Langfield will lead the team in Glasgow and until the 39-year-old gaffer returns.

Jim Goodwin will miss out on the Buddies trip to face Celtic tomorrow after testing positive for coronavirus.The Saints manager will now self-isolate, with assistant manager Lee Sharp and Jamie Langfield taking charge of first team duties.The Paisley club broke the news shortly before Goodwin was due to hold his pre-match media conference this afternoon. A St Mirren spokesman said: "St Mirren Football Club can confirm that manager Jim Goodwin will miss this weekend’s match away to Celtic after testing positive for Covid-19.