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Morrissey has suggested that Universal Music’s Capitol Records in the US may have signed him to a deal to release new album ‘Bonfire Of The Teenagers’ purely to “sabotage” the record.A new post on his official website states: “Capitol Records (Los Angeles) will not, after all, release Morrissey’s 2021 album ‘Bonfire Of Teenagers’. At the same time, Capitol Records (Los Angeles) are holding on to the album”.“Although Morrissey officially signed to Capitol Records, there has been no mention of Morrissey on Capitol’s website or on their artists roster”, it goes on.

Mortimer, Be Quiet is the musical outlet of artist James Knott, who combines theatre, video and audio in their work.Their debut album, ‘Dandelion’, was released in 2018 – the indie pop soundtrack to rock opera ‘Apocalypse In Your Bedroom’ – and they have now announced that an as-yet-untitled second LP is set to follow this spring.Out now is new single ‘After Dark’, of which Knott says: “Written during the pandemic, and while confronted with enduring chronic leg pain, I mythologised myself as a wounded astronaut narrating a plea to not surrender to apocalyptic thinking amidst an uncertain future”.“This song – and the album that will follow – marks the first time I’ve collaborated with other musicians”, they go on. “In this instance, local flute wizard Anh Phung’s duelling solos enliven the frantic samba breakdown before the final movement of the song.

Django Django have announced their fifth album, ‘Off Planet’, which they are releasing in four parts between now and June. The first five tracks are out now, including new single ‘Complete Me’, featuring Self Esteem.“The instrumental for ‘Complete Me’ was made sometime in 2020 or 21 when the world was in lockdown and I was making music in my garden shed studio”, says the band’s Dave Maclean.

A Paisley man who was found to have white powder in his bedroom has admitted to being in possession of cocaine.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe was "punched many times" in a horrifying homophobic attack. The professional dancer opened up about the terrifying experience he had during his time at school in South Africa.

RITA Ora looked incredible as she donned thigh high boots with a minidress. The stunning superstar, 32, then enjoyed a reunion with her A-list pop star pal Bebe Rexha. Rita wore the sexy outfit for an appearance on iheartradio before having an outfit change.

A suspected Isis fighter insists that he has the right to return home to the UK. Ibrahim Ageed, 29, says he now regrets his actions after joining the terrorist group aged 21.

Bird-flu has been found in seals in Scotland after their carcasses were found on coasts across the country. Marine testing of the H5N1 strain of the avian influenza, most commonly found in birds, was detected in four seals this week.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is encouraging older people with a physical or mental health condition, or a disability, to check if they are entitled to claim a benefit worth either £61.85 or £92.40 every week.

The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that in May last year there were 936,766 people receiving weekly payments of £69.70 for Carer’s Allowance, including 81,682 living in Scotland.

EXCLUSIVE: Additional cast members have been revealed for the first series of ITVX’s The Winter King, produced by His Dark Materials and Doctor Who outfit Bad Wolf.

It is estimated Perth and Kinross Council saved £245,000 as a result of the teacher strike on November 24, 2022.

Reece Donnelly has quit The Apprentice due to health reasons, it has been confirmed.

Lala Kent revealed that she cheated on Randall Emmett with James Kennedy on Wednesday's explosive season 10 premiere on Bravo.The 32-year-old reality star admitted to newly single Katie Maloney, 36, that she stepped out on Randall, 51, while James was unfaithful to his former fiancee Raquel Leviss, 28.'James and I ...when we were both very new in our relationships, definitely hooked up,' Lala said.James, 31, did not deny it and Lala started laughing.Katie asked where they went and Lala answered 'Chicago' as a 2016 photo of James walking through an airport was shown. Season premiere: Lala Kent revealed that she cheated on Randall Emmett with James Kennedy on Wednesday's explosive season 10 premiere on Bravo'And we started drinking, like, before we got on the plane,' Lala said.'You're making me nervous.

A Lanarkshire town will benefit from millions of pounds worth of investment aimed at transforming land in the area.

Joan Collins looked every bit the star as she was pictured at the Los Angeles restaurant Craig's on Wednesday with her husband Percy Gibson following a romantic getaway to Mexico. The 89-year-old Hollywood legend wore an all-black ensemble of a coat over a top with slacks and pointed heels.The London native wore her brown locks in a parted curly style, accessorizing with large earrings, a necklace and a clutch purse.Collins, who played Alexis Carrington Colby on the 80s hit Dynasty, held hands with her husband on the way into the high-profile restaurant on the winter evening. Gibson, 58, was clad in a khaki blazer over a white button-up collared shirt with grey pants and black shoes.   The screen star earlier this week shared holiday snaps from her five-star getaway to Cabo.Collins jetted off with her husband and a group of friends for some winter sun at the celeb-favorite destination.Posting to Instagram, Dame Joan shared her 'fabulous memories' from the week-long trip.

Chrishell Stause updated her fans about her health on her Instagram story on Wednesday, and revealed she was in the hospital after having an ovarian cyst removed.The Selling Sunset star, 41, uploaded a quick selfie to her 3.6 million followers as she recovered shortly after the surgery had taken place.The real estate agent, who has recently been spotted filming the hit Netflix show, explained in a caption on the post, 'Had a minor surgery today and had a large ovarian cyst removed.'She continued by thanking her doctor for 'taking such good care of me,' and positively stated that she was, 'feeling good and being looked after by my [heart],' possibly in reference to her partner, G Flip.Chrishell recently revealed that the Australian-born singer will be making an appearance on the sixth season of Selling Sunset this year in 2023, but a set premiere date has yet to be announced. Recovery: Chrishell Stause, 41, revealed to her fans on Wednesday on her Instagram story that she was recovering in a hospital after having a 'minor surgery' to remove an ovarian cyst The TV personality then encouraged her fans to always get checked, typing, 'If you have bad unexplained cramps, don't ignore it!' In the selfie, the actress could be seen wearing a blue hospital cap as she pulled down a face mask.

Salma Hayek opened up about her close relationship with her Magic Mike's Last Dance stripper co-stars and revealed to People on Wednesday that she eventually invited them to her own home. The From Dusk Till Dawn actress, 56, added that her husband and French billionaire, Francois Pinault, was 'not a jealous man' and also found her co-stars to be 'lovely.'The talented beauty, who shares daughter, Valentina, 15, with the successful businessman, recently revealed that she had 'no choice' but to say 'I do' to Pinault during their 2009 courthouse wedding.In the anticipated dramedy, the Oscar-nominated star portrays the role of Maxandra Mendoza, a wealthy socialite who asks the help of Channing Tatum's character, Mike Lane, to put on a 'steamy' show at a small London theater after crossing paths in Miami.The upcoming movie is the third and final installment in the Magic Mike franchise, and is set to premiere on Friday, February 10, just in time for Valentine's Day weekend.

Just over a week after they tied the knot, actress Abigail Breslin and husband Ira Kunyansky made their red carpet debut as husband and wife. The 26-year-old actress and her 31-year-old husband were all smiles while posing arm-in-arm on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.The newlyweds were in town for the world premiere of Breslin's new film entitled Miranda's Victim, held at The Arlington Theatre.Breslin stepped out with a black sleeveless minidress that fell just above her knees for the premiere event.She also wore a small gold necklace and pendant that dangled around her neck as her blonde locks flowed down over her shoulders.  Red carpet debut: Just over a week after they tied the knot , actress Abigail Breslin and husband Ira Kunyansky made their red carpet debut as husband and wife Abigail's look: Breslin stepped out with a black sleeveless minidress that fell just above her knees for the premiere eventShe completed her look for the event with a pair of emerald green strappy heels as she stepped out for her new film.Breslin's husband Kunyansky - who she's been dating since 2017 - opted for a classic black tuxedo for the formal event.He was all smiles in a white dress shirt, black bowtie, black coat, black pants and shiny black dress shoes.Breslin revealed that Kunyansky popped the question in February 2022, sharing a photo of her engagement ring to her 543K followers.'I was like, “duh.” #engagedyall' she said in the caption of her post, which amassed over 27K likes.They tied the knot on January 28, with Breslin revealing on Instagram she wore a dress from Simin Couture. Her new film Miranda's Victim is based on the 1963 kidnapping and rape of Patricia Weir (Breslin) by Ernesto Miranda