Charlie Puth covers Dynamite in a short and sweet clip; ARMY clarify to singer's fans that it's a BTS song

A mother in Washington state is facing charges after authorities allege she abused a 3-year-old child “to the brink of death.”

It’s almost comical how many older Hollywood types end up saying the most out-of-touch things nowadays. Recently, we had some strong words from Francis Ford Coppola about filmmaking and blockbusters.

Kim Petras did this for the gays – and we love her for it!

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorPerforming-rights organization ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers,  announced record-setting financial results for 2021, notably a record-high revenue of $1.335 billion.Increases in collections from the audio streaming and audio-visual sectors pushed ASCAP’s domestic revenue to $1.011 billion in 2021, up 4.4%, an increase of $42.5 million over 2020. This was the first year that ASCAP domestic revenues from U.S.-licensed performances surpassed $1 billion.According to the announcement, since ASCAP launched its strategic growth plan in 2015, revenues have hit a 5% compound annual growth rate and ASCAP members have benefited from a 6% compound annual growth rate in overall distributions, and an 8% compound annual growth rate in domestic distributions.  ASCAP’s identification, matching and processing of trillions of musical performances drove record-setting distributions that exceeded $1 billion for the fifth year in a row and increased $41 million over the previous year, for a total of $1.254 billion available for distribution to its more than 850,000 songwriter, composer and publisher members in 2021.Total monies available for domestic distributions of licensed and administered performances amounted to $912.6 million, a 2.4% increase of $22 million over 2020. A solid domestic performance helped to offset the challenges in foreign revenues, due to the ongoing global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the announcement continues. Revenue from foreign societies in 2021 totaled $323.5 million, down 9.7% from 2020 due largely to business closures and the lack of vaccinations.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentSergeui Loznitsa, the award-winning Ukrainian filmmaker of “Donbass” and “Babi Yar Context,” has spoken against the boycott of Russian films. Loznitsa said today in a letter that “many friends and colleagues, Russian filmmakers, have take stand against this insane war.” “When I hear today these calls to ban Russian films, I think of these people, who are good people.

It’s been a little bit of time since we’ve seen Naomi Watts in a major blockbuster film. However, that doesn’t mean the actress hasn’t been working.

Jordan Moreau Marvel superhero sensations Ryan Reynolds, Mark Ruffalo and Zoe Saldana took to the red carpet for Netflix’s sci-fi film “The Adam Project” Monday night, but the focus was on the real-life heroes helping Ukrainian refugees escape the country after Russia’s invasion.“What we’re seeing is this incredible outpouring of goodwill toward Ukrainian people and democracy at a time when democracy has been under attack throughout the world by Putin and his cronies, including Tucker Carlson,” Ruffalo told Variety during the premiere at New York’s Lincoln Center. “It’s a beautiful representation of who we are as human beings and how we’ve come together, and the Ukrainian people are incredible.

The devastated parents of a 13-year-old schoolboy who died in a motorbike crash have paid loving tribute to their 'popular and kind-hearted' son.

Campaigners have criticised a flood assessment submitted with the latest planning application for a controversial 3G pitch in Girvan.

Billy Connolly fans want to name a new landmark in Scotland after the comedy legend.

The debut trailer for Netflix‘s The Adam Project is finally here!

Organisers of the West Lothian Highland Games have announced the popular event will not be held again.

Ofgem announced last month that a 54 per cent rise in energy bills will come into effect from the start of April for millions of households across the UK, which will result in an annual increase of £693 to £1,791 for the average user while homes on prepayment meters will see costs go up by £708 to £2,017.

BBC Breakfast’s Rachel Burden has addressed claims that BBC Radio 5 Live’s lawyers were “cracking down on free speech.” It happened this morning as Labour MP Chris Bryant took to Twitter to hit out at the broadcaster for cancelling his interview.According to the MP, lawyers at the broadcaster “couldn’t vet” what he was going to say ahead of the interview.He tweeted: “Interesting @bbc5live just cancelled an interview with me at 7.30 because their lawyers couldn’t vet what I was going to say beforehand.“I guess some oligarchs’ lawyers are cracking down on free speech.“Sad that broadcasters are playing their game.”BBC Radio 5 Live promptly replied to the tweet, explaining that it was “standard procedure” to conduct a briefing with guests before going live.The official account wrote: “It is standard procedure to ask a guest for a briefing before an interview.“We had not been able to arrange this and so had not been able to check any legal considerations.“We'd love to have you on another time.”Rachel backed up her employer in view of her 89,000 followers as she quote-retweeted the response.She penned: “We talk to all our guests before we put them on the radio.“We tried to organise a briefing chat but didn’t hear back.“Hopefully @RhonddaBryant will accept our invitation - meantime we’ll keep bringing you stories of extraordinary human bravery and resilience from #Ukraine.”Rachel’s post sparked backlash among other Twitter users, with some taking similar stances to Chris Bryant’s.Mr_keyboard said: “Come on Rachel, the BBC is better than this.“This just looks like shabby treatment of a sitting MP and chair of the commons finance committee.”Charliewhelan added: “Sorry Rachel but that’s a very limp excuse.“He is an MP for goodness

VICTORIA Beckham says she is so convinced about the healing properties of crystals she now sleeps with them. The former Spice Girls star turned fashion designed as amassed a collection of the precious gems in her homes in both the Cotswolds and London.

EMILY Atack looked incredible as she drunk wine on a fashion shoot. The 32-year-old looked stunning as she showed off her trim figure while relaxing in the sunshine.

Phillip Schofield, 59, dressed smart in shirts for television. However, Phillip took to Instagram yesterday to show off his biceps, surprising many This Morning viewers.Phillip took to Instagram to show off his huge biceps in view of his three million followers.He captioned the Instagram story: "ARMS DAY!"Aww the hazelnut is trying to become a Brazil nut...

Prince William and Kate Middleton are reportedly moving out of London in favour of Berkshire, which means their eldest son Prince George will need a brand new school. According to reports, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are busy looking at alternatives to Thomas's School in Battersea where eight year old George is currently a student.

Members of the Royal Family including Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle have spoken out about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Her Majesty the Queen is bound by the crown to be a neutral party – but our 95-year-old monarch once broke royal protocol and made her thoughts on Russia’s President Putin very clear. She made a scathing remark in 2003, when he was 14 minutes late for their meeting.

Boyzone star Mikey Graham has officially become a grandad at the age of 49.The Irish singer's daughter Hannah gave birth to her first baby girl last month, and proud dad Mikey took to Twitter to announce the news a few weeks later on Saturday evening, February 26. He also revealed the 25 year old new mum had decided to name her adorable little girl Bonnie, as grandad Mikey gushed over the "stunningly beautiful" tot.The pop star, whose former bandmate Ronan Keating recently reunited with his ex-wife Yvonne for their eldest daughter's 21st birthday party, shares his own grown-up daughter with ex-girlfriend Sharon Keane. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter He is also dad to teenager Sienna, 16, whom he shares with wife Karen Corradi.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe coronavirus pandemic has forced the delay of the Academy Awards until April of 2021, closed theaters, canceled or postponed festivals, shifted countless release dates and switched up the Oscars nominations process itself (as long as a theatrical release was planned, movies that stream online or premiere via an online festival are eligible).But as Oscar season slowly begins to bloom, some things remain — like an early potential Best Original Song contender from 11-time nominee Diane Warren: “Free,” performed by Charlie Puth over the end credits of Disney’s new movie, “The One and Only Ivan.”Of the ballad, Warren says, “I’m so proud to have written the song ‘Free’ for Thea Sharrock’s amazing movie ‘The One and