Conservative Perthshire councillor will stand as Independent because "party politics and local councils don’t mix"

Sasha Urban editorMovies can earn better reviews and millions more at the box office, if their cultural depictions are authentic and free from stereotypes, a new report from the University of California, Los Angeles and Creative Artists Agency found.The joint study, helmed by UCLA’s Center for Scholars and Storytellers and the Full Story Initiative at CAA, researched the impact of authentic inclusive representation (quantified as AIR scores) on box office performance and critical and audience reception. The study found that each AIR point increase meant a $18.8 million revenue bump for films with a budget of $159 million and more.

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Blac Chyna has admitted she pointed a gun at Rob Kardashian back in 2016 but claims she was joking around.The 33-year-old made the claim while testifying in L.A. Superior Court on Wednesday in Day 3 of her civil trial against Rob and his family.

Mystery no more! Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas’ daughter’s name has been revealed three months after she was born via surrogate.

Woman of the hour! Queen Elizabeth II posed for a new portrait in honor of her 96th birthday on Thursday, April 21.

Wilson Chapman editorNikki Rodriguez has been cast as the lead in the upcoming drama series “My Life With the Walter Boys,” Netflix has announced.Based on the popular Wattpad book by Ali Novak, “My Life With the Walter Boys,” the series stars Rodriguez as Jackie Howard, a 15-year old girl who loses her family in a tragic accident. She moves to Colorado to live with her mother’s old friend, who has 10 children of her own. Sarah Rafferty and Marc Blucas will play Jackie’s new guardians, veterinarian Dr.

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Gilbert Gottfried’s family is asking for the late celebrity's fans to show their support by donating money for research of the disease that took his life. On Wednesday, a tweet shared from the late-comedian’s official account and his family asked for donations to the research of the "debilitating" Myotonic disease.  "In Honor/Memory of Gilbert Gottfried who passed "Too Soon" of Myotonic Dystrophy Type Two: In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the research of this debilitating disease. Donate here," the tweet began, with a direct link to the donation website.  "Thank you so much, Dara, Lily and Max Gottfried," the message concluded.

Simone Biles was beaming ear-to-ear on Tuesday as she enjoyed a baseball game with her fiancé Jonathan Owens.The 25-year-old Olympic gold medalist and the 26-year-old NFL player looked inseparable as they watched the Houston Astros take on the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on opening day in Houston, Texas.The petite gymnast beamed as her soon-to-be husband stood behind her and held her close. Happy! Simone Biles was beaming ear-to-ear on Tuesday as she enjoyed a baseball game with her fiancé Jonathan OwensBoth halves of the duo wore their hair in braided styles as they stood on the perimeter of the field.The Olympian sported multiple long, individual box plaits that were wavy at the ends and had blonde color incorporated.

Three-time Grammy nominee Shawn Mendes has been open about being in therapy for anxiety since 2018, and he just shared an update on his mental health with fans ahead of his world tour.'Sometimes I ask myself what it is that I should be doing with my life and what I always hear in return is "to tell the truth, to be the truth,"' the 23-year-old pop star - who boasts 149.4M social media followers - tweeted on Tuesday night.'I feel like that's a hard thing to do though. I'm afraid that if people know and see the truth they might think less of me.

Jessica Alba and her friend Lizzy Mathis are set to host and executive produce Honest Renovations, a show on Roku about families putting together their dream homes and tackling tough parenting issues.Alba, 40, and Mathis, 39, will assist 'deserving families complete the home renovations of their dreams and confront issues about parenting through candid conversations,' Roku said in a news release, Deadline reported Wednesday.The series will begin with eight hour-long episodes and begin production later this year. The latest:Jessica Alba, 40, and her friend Lizzy Mathis, 39, are set to host and executive produce Honest Renovations, a show on Roku about families putting together their dream homes and tackling tough parenting issuesAlba, who is mother to daughters Honor, 13, and Haven, 10, and son Hayes, four, with husband Cash Warren, 43 - said in a statement that 'becoming a parent was exciting, scary and confusing all at once.'The Honest Company founder continued: 'Parenthood is the most transformative life experience, and no matter how much you think you're prepared; you never really are.

Viola Davis revealed that she prayed for her husband Julius Tennon before they had ever met.In a clip from the upcomingOprah + Viola: A Netflix Special Event, the 56-year-old actress explained that she had asked God for a 'big Black man' after being advised by a friend to pray for the man that she wanted.'He said, "Viola, even the vacuous stuff, just put it all in there. Looks, everything,"' the First Lady star told Oprah Winfrey, 68.

The Real Housewives of Potomac star Ashley Darby announced on Tuesday that she and husband Michael Darby are separating, after more than seven years of marriage.And now, a source tellsPeoplethat the split between the reality TV star, 33, and her spouse, 62, was due to 'inconsistencies within the relationship' and 'trust issues.''They've been having serious problems for about a year now. There's been a visceral disconnect between them as a couple.

Prince Harry is 'playing up his special relationship with the Queen in order to maintain his credibility for Netflix, a royal expert has claimed. Netflix crews have been filming with the Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan Markle this week as they watch the Invictus Games in the Netherlands.

Brandon Scott Jones, who play apparitions Hetty Woodstone and snarky Revolutionary War officer Captain Isaac Higgintoot –who’s come out over the course of the season.“We just did a PaleyFest [seminar] … and that was the first time we were together [for a panel discussion] in person,” said Wisocky, 50. “It was fantastic; there we so many anecdotes and the fans asked us questions.

Wordle. As the Times named Joseph Kahn its new executive editor Tuesday, succeeding former honcho Dean Baquet, the Old Gray Lady sanctioned a splashy portrait and profile of their nascent leader for New York Magazine — which captured the promotion in a disarmingly seductive way.The resulting, perhaps unintentional, erotica — featuring enough arched-back and come hither gazes to make pinup pioneers Rita Hayworth and Marilyn Monroe proud — might just drive foot fetishists everywhere into a frenzy, as well.

Actor Johnny Depp scoffed at the notion during court testimony Wednesday that his constant quarrels with ex-wife Amber Heard would ever prompt him to hit her, and insisted on cross-examination that her allegations devastated his career.

Julia Roberts is one of the most famous people in the world. She occupies a rare spot in never experiencing fluctuations in fame, capable of performing dramatic and comedic roles.

Heidi Klum sparkled up the red carpet atAmerica's Got Talent season 17 kick-off event at Pasadena Civic Auditorium inCalifornia on Wednesday.The German supermodel, 48, slipped into a vivid double-breasted green sequin suit, which she paired with sandal heels, featuring an intricate curved heel design.Meanwhile fellow judgeSofia Vergara, 49, showcased her famous curves and ample cleavage in a deep red figure-hugging sleeveless gown with a feather trim. Stylish gals: Heidi Klum andSofia Vergara looked incredible at America's Got Talent season 17 kick-off event at Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California on WednesdayKlum accessorized her green outfit with a pair of matching oversized futuristic sunglasses.

Blac Chyna has been put in the hot seat in her ongoing civil trial against the KarJenner family.