Changes to Scottish benefit payments due to be made in first week of new year

Dame Judi Dench, 88, left hotel guests stunned after she was seen giving a musical performance on New Year's Eve just before midnight fireworks at a hotel in Aberdeenshire.The Hollywood star joined in on singing parts of Abba’s hit Waterloo, as she was joined by Sharleen Spiteri, 55, who belted out the main vocals. Scottish singer and guitarist Sharleen is best known for being the lead singer of the rock band Texas. A video of their joint performance posted to Twitter has now amassed over 100,000 views.The clip shows the pair sharing a stool, with Dame Judi playing the piano while Sharleen sings.The incredible event took place at The Fife Arms in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, just before hotel guests welcomed in 2023.Onlookers appeared to be delighted by the unexpected occurrence, while others took to Twitter to share their amazement. Ewan Venters, the chief executive officer of Artfarm, which owns The Fife Arms, told BBC Scotland the rendition sparked joy just before the New Year. “Judi Dench and Sharleen Spiteri were staying at the hotel and we had an impromptu moment at the piano,” he said.“It was a happy evening with lots of guests and locals clapping.”He later told the PA news agency: “(Judi and Sharleen) had met previously but after dinner they met in the lobby and took to the piano.“Guests were somewhat shocked but loved it!” he continued. “Two legends – a Scottish musician, Sharleen Spiteri – and Dame Judi who, although born in the city of York, is an honorary Scot for not least playing Queen Victoria on so many occasions.“Mrs Brown was back on Royal Deeside!” he added. Dame Judi recently left Good Morning Britain favourite Ben Shephard gobsmacked, when he discovered they had shared the same dressing room. The icon was

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The Black Eyed Peas donned rainbow-colored armbands in support of the LGBTQ community during their New Year's Eve concert in Poland sponsored by state media TVP.The quartet made the fashion statement in an apparent response to anti-LGBTQ views promulgated by government officials.The four members of the musical group - will.i.am, Apl.de.ap, J. Rey Soul and Taboo - all wore rainbow armbands as they were the featured performers for TVP's show New Year's of Dreams, and wore them through their set.  The latest: The Black Eyed Peas donned rainbow-colored armbands in support of the LGBTQ community during their New Year's Eve concert in Poland sponsored by state media TVPThe fashion statement drew the ire of members of the country's Law and Justice Party (PiS), which is currently in charge under President Andrzej Duda, and has an anti-LGBTQ agenda.The party's Marcin Warchol tweeted, 'LGBT promotion in TVP2.

Anderson Cooper and Benjamin Maisani took their sons Wyatt and Sebastian out in New York City on Sunday afternoon just hours after hosting CNN's New Year's Eve festivities.The 55-year-old broadcaster wore a big black jacket with a pair of matching pants and casual sneakers. He pulled a black cap with the Caterpillar construction logo in the center of the hat.  Out with the kids: Anderson Cooper and Benjamin Maisani took their sons Wyatt and Sebastian out in New York City on Sunday afternoonMaisani, 49, wore a brown jacket and a pair of blue jeans. He walked in beat up white sneakers.  His gray hair was cut short on the sides though he left some length on top of her head. The France native held his two-year-old son Wyatt who wore a bright red and blue jacket.  Bundled up: The 55-year-old broadcaster wore a big black jacket with a pair of matching pants and casual sneakers CAT cap: He pulled a black cap with the Caterpillar construction logo in the center of the hat Casual outfit: Maisani, 49, wore a brown jacket and a pair of blue jeans.

Olivia Munn and John Mulaney spent time with a number of friends as they journeyed through New York City on Saturday night. The 42-year-old actress shared several clips throughout the city with the 40-year-old comedian at her side. In the first clip she posted, The Newsroom actress sat alongside a pair of friends with big 'Happy New Year' tiaras.  New Year's Eve odyssey: Olivia Munn and John Mulaney spent time with a number of friends as they journeyed through New York City on Saturday nightThe trio danced to Harry Styles' hit song As It Was from his album Harry's House which came out last year.  Her next photo showed both herself and John with a couple different friends including Crazy Ex-Girlfriend writer Rachel Specter as Made You Look by Meghan Trainor played over the picture. Munn and Mulaney also seemed to hang out with their friend Dan Levy, a comedian who was on the road in Florida with John just a month ago.  Out and about: The 42-year-old actress shared several clips throughout the city with the 40-year-old comedian at her side Friends: Her next photo showed both herself and John with a couple different friends including Crazy Ex-Girlfriend writer Rachel Specter as Made You Look by Meghan Trainor played over the picture Behind the scenes: Munn and Mulaney also seemed to hang out with their friend Dan Levy, a comedian who was on the road in Florida with John just a month agoOlivia ended her Instagram Story with a photo and video from an elevator with Just Mulaney in which she donned a tiny white dress under a long black coat. She pulled her black stockings up her strong, long legs, and she removed her shoes in the elevator.John kept classy in a long black trench coat which he wore over a fashionable gray suit.

Brooke Shields is never at a loss for sharing some words of wisdom.And on Sunday, the actress and model thought New year's Day would be the perfect to pass along a message of renewal to her 1.6 million Instagram fans and followers along with a black-and-white photo of herself frolicking along with beach.'A fresh start,' the New York City native, 57, began in the caption, before adding, 'Happy New Year, everyone! All my love. xx.' New year blessing: After pushing for a 'fresh start', Brooke Shields, 57, offered her love while wishing her 1.6 million Instagram fans and followers a 'Happy New Year'For the photo, Shields appeared to only be wearing a long white sweatshirt and bikini bottoms.She can be seen flashing a big beaming smile while running along the shoreline, skipping her way in a few inches of the ocean water as the waves came crashing in.

Selena Gomez insisted that she and married pair Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz be called 'a throuple' as she shared a snap of the threesome snuggling during a sun-soaked New Year's trip in Los Cabos, Mexico.The My Mind & Me star, 30, cuddled up with the Bates Motel actress, 27, and former model, 23, in an Instagram snap posted Sunday after her shocking fall out with former friend and kidney donor, Francia Raisa, last year in November. The talented singer was spotted earlier on Friday arriving to Los Cabos, Mexico, with Nicola and Brooklyn to ring in 2023. The British-born star notably spent Christmas with his wife's family, rather than celebrating with his parents and siblings. Celebration: Selena Gomez, 30, Selena Gomez, 30, uploaded various Instagram photo series as she celebrated New Year's with her new BFF, Nicola Peltz, 27, her husband Brooklyn BeckhamThe talented star shared a photo series which she captioned as, 'New Years dump part 1,' and uploaded an assortment of snaps from her trip to Los Cabos to say a final farewell to 2022.

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Jessica Simpson kicked off 2023 by asking social media if she should dye her famous blonde hair pink.The fashion mogul, 42 – who recently served as her brand's best advertisement – took a bright-eyed selfie in front of her shoe collection at Nordstroms and had some fun with the magic of hair filters. 'SPOTTED: Jessica Simpson shopping Jessica Simpson @nordstrom,' she captioned her Story. 'Also, should I dye my hair?' New year, new look? Jessica Simpson, 42, kicked off 2023 by asking social media if she should dye her famous blonde hair pink. The fashion mogul took a bright-eyed selfie in front of her shoe collection at Nordstroms and had some fun with the magic of hair filtersStanding in front of her stunning shoe display, Simpson – whose namesake fashion line has amassed over $1 billion in sales since 2005 – beamed into her camera for a pair of pictures.  The first image showed her iconic blonde locks while the second showed her hair dyed blush pink.Simpson shared both images to her story and went on to have more filtered fun as she posted a pair of back-to-back pictures testing different shades. 'Brown?' wrote The Dukes of Hazzard star, captioning a photo of her with copper hair.'Auburn?' she captioned the next image, rocking a slightly different shade of fiery brown hair. In both pictures, the songstress sported a Southwestern belt with silver conchos and turquoise studs.

Vanessa Hudgens set a healthy New Year's resolution to stop vaping in 2023.On Sunday, the High School Musical alum shared a snap to her Instagram Story inscribed, 'Anyone else giving up vaping for the new year?'The 34-year-old beauty turned up the heat to ring in the new year by wearing a revealing sheer sequined body suit under a long fuzzy coat.  Healthy goal: Vanessa Hudgens set a healthy New Year's resolution to stop vaping in 2023In her hand, Vanessa held a red vape next to the words, 'Goodbye forever.'Hudgens' goal to quit comes just as California enacted a ban on the sale of most flavored tobacco, which took effect last week. In the past election, voters approved prop 31, reaffirming a ban on flavored tobacco.According to CBS news, lawmakers claimed that fruit and candy-flavored e-cigarettes, vape pods, and chewing tobacco encourage teens to get hooked on nicotine.

Madonna rang in the new year with an evening of dancing on Saturday night at her party in Malawi. The 64-year-old Like A Virgin singer posted a clip that showed quite a few of her guests cutting a rug. Her clip began with a close-up on her face as she said, '2023, I'm coming for you.'  New year!: Madonna rang in the new year with an evening of dancing on Saturday night at her party in MalawiMadonna donned a low-cut black gown underneath a matching black blazer.   Her popular song Back That Up to the Beat played over the clip as a number of her guests paraded about in the video. Several of her children attended the event including her 17-year-old son David, 16-year-old daughter Mercy and 10-year-old twins Stelle and Estere.  Dance party: The 64-year-old Like A Virgin singer posted a clip that showed quite a few of her guests cutting a rug Coming for the new year: Her clip began with a close-up on her face as she said, '2023, I'm coming for you Playing a song: Her popular song Back That Up to the Beat played over the clip as a number of her guests paraded about in the video With her kids: Several of her children attended the event including her 17-year-old son David, 16-year-old daughter Mercy and 10-year-old twins Stelle and Estere Sweet: Madonna also planted a smooch on her sons Rocco Ritchie's cheekDavid and Mercy hopped into the middle of a huge break dancing circle as they hit a few different dances. Madonna also planted a smooch on her sons Rocco Ritchie's cheek. She shared a number of solo shots with her children as well. They sat alongside her as music filled the event.  Jumping into the circle: David and Mercy hopped into the middle of a huge break dancing circle as they hit a few different dances.

Sofia Vergara, 50, looked lovely in a blue and white Dolce and Gabbana one-piece swimsuit on Sunday, New Year's Day.The Colombian actress showed off her flawless figure in a few snaps shared to her Instagram Story inscribed, 'All Dolce to Start the year!'The America's Got Talent judge wore her brunette locks in soft, voluminous waves that tumbled down her back as she rested one hand on the counter. New Year's look: Sofia Vergara , 50, sizzled in a blue and white Dolce and Gabbana one-piece swimsuit on New Year's DayThe actress accentuated her natural beauty with a touch of matte pink lipstick and black eyeliner. In another shot, the beauty posed in the same swimsuit outside with dark glasses.  Vergara has been enjoying a tropical vacation this week to celebrate her husband Joe Manganiello's 46th birthday.The Modern Family vet has been flaunting her fit physique in various skimpy swimsuits that flatter her incredible pinup curves.

Chris Pratt gave his fans a glimpse of his 'new stache' as he cheerfully posed for a loving photo with his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, for a New Year's Instagram post shared on Sunday. The Jurassic World actor, 43, wished his 40.3 million followers a, 'healthy, happy, and blessed,' New Year, while the author, 33, also shared the same photo on her own Instagram page. The talented star, who tied the knot with the writer in 2019, shared a post earlier on Saturday as both he and his wife bundled up in stylish winter ensembles during a snowy mountain getaway.   'New year': Chris Pratt, 43, wished his fans and followers a Happy New Year by sharing an Instagram post on Sunday as he posed for a snap with his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, 33In the photo, the two lovebirds were pictured sitting next to each other at a restaurant table placed outside on a dimly lit patio.  Chris opted for stylish comfort, wearing a classic, white button up shirt that was left partially open at the very top. His face was resting against Katherine's as the couple flashed big smiles towards the camera, with his right hand gently resting on his wife's arm. In the caption of the talented actor's latest post, he penned to his fans, 'New year, new stache, same us.