Cynthia Erivo Says Publicly Slamming ‘Wicked’ Fan Posters as ‘Offensive’ Was a ‘Human Moment,’ but ‘I Probably Should’ve Called My Friends’ Instead

Mayor for Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has issued a statement following the announcement of the Labour government's first budget, with a major funding boost also announced for the region and it's transport network.

Lucie Joan Fagan had just returned to school after two years away when her mother received a knock at the door. It was her daughter's teacher.

An Arizona man is in jail after police say he stored his father’s dead body in a freezer in the backyard of his home… for FOUR YEARS! And during a significant portion of that time, the freezer apparently wasn’t even plugged into an outlet. Ew… On Friday, Joseph Daniel Hill Jr.

Salma Hayek is a woman of her own fortune.

here.Watch Reeves deliver the 2024 Budget speech below (skip to 39:17 for the business rates relief address).Last week, the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) found that UK clubbing could be “extinct” by the end of the decade, with new figures showing that 37 per cent of all clubs across the country have permanently shut since March 2020 – an average of three clubs a week and 150 per year. If the trend continues, all spaces in the UK will have closed their doors by December 31, 2029.The NTIA also weighed in on today’s announcement, criticising the government and sharing that even though Reeves extended business rates relief for night-time economy businesses in the Autumn Budget by an additional two years at a reduced 40 per cent, the benefit is negated due to the tax hikes which threaten the sector’s financial stability.NTIA CEO Michael Kill said in a press release: “We are in one of the toughest trading environments the UK has seen in decades for our sector, fraught with a legacy of challenges from previous crises.“While the Chancellor has listened to our plight, the extended business rates relief is a minor concession amongst the array of tax increases and fiscal shifts, which will take some time to evaluate and consider regarding sector impacts.

Netflix in the UK.My Wife, My Abuser: Captured On Camera was first aired on Channel 5 earlier this year, and features video footage of the abuse suffered by Richard Spencer at the hands of his then wife, Sheree, alongside written testimonials, audio recordings and photographs.It led to his wife, a former prison boss, pleading guilty to coercive and controlling behaviour and three counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, according to the Radio Times.She was jailed for four years at Hull Crown Court in March 2023. The offences that she was found guilty of took place between 2016 and 2021.Many fans took to X/Twitter to give their reaction to the docuseries after watching it on Netflix.“That ‘My wife, My abuser’ on Netflix is genuinely one of the hardest watches ever.

R.E.M. have shared a new lyric video for their 1986 hit ‘I Believe’, as part of their ‘We Are Hope Despite The Times’ campaign to encourage people to vote.In the lead-up to the US election next week (November 5), the band have been vocal about the importance of voting.

Jane’s Addiction.It follows the band making headlines in recent months for their reunion and subsequent fallout, which occurred when a fight broke out on stage between Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro. Following the incident, they subsequently cancelled their remaining dates and confirmed a hiatus.Since then there’s been little sign of activity, despite a single called ‘True Love’ which they quietly released in September, following the announcement of their indefinite break.Now, though, Supreme have announced a Fall 24 collaboration with the band.

Daft Punk‘s 2003 anime film Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar is coming to cinemas worldwide later this year.Directed by Kazuhisa Takenouchi – under the supervision of veteran manga artist Leiji Matsumoto – Interstella 5555 was produced as a visual companion to the duo’s 2001 album ‘Discovery’, with its entirety serving as the soundtrack to the film, which contains no dialogue.Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo conceptualised Interstella 5555 with regular collaborator Cédric Hervet. The film only received a limited theatrical run in 2003 after its Cannes Film Festival premiere that year.

Jude Law has confirmed that there is no new Fantastic Beasts film “on the horizon”.In a new Variety interview, published today (October 30), the actor – who portrayed a young Albus Dumbledore in the second and third Fantastic Beasts films – speculated on the future of the franchise, revealing that he knows it’s “certainly on hold.”“My guess would be that, now that they’re doing ‘Harry Potter’ as a TV show, they’ll probably put their energy into that,” he tells Variety. “I certainly haven’t heard that there’s anything on the horizon.”He also spoke about playing the role, which was portrayed by Richard Harris in the first two Harry Potter films, along with Michael Gambon in all remaining films of the franchise: “To play him and to really feel a sense of his extraordinary powers, I found a nice place in myself.

The Lathums have announced the release date of their upcoming album ‘Matter Does Not Define’, alongside a UK and Ireland tour for 2025. Find all the details below.The Wigan rock band gave fans the first taste of their yet-to-be-released third album earlier this year with the single ‘No Direction’.

The Graham Norton Show that went viral.In an interview with Virgin Radio UK, Ronan – in conversation with host Ryan Tubridy to promote her new film Blitz – reflected on her Graham Norton appearance.On the variety show, Ronan was joined by Gladiator II stars Denzel Washington and Paul Mescal, along with Eddie Redmayne, who appeared to promote the upcoming miniseries The Day Of The Jackal.Redmayne stars in it as The Jackal, a shadowy assassin-for-hire who’s also being chased by British intelligence. The actor discusses the intensive training required for the role – he notes that he learned about using a phone as a self-defense weapon in case of danger.Mescal picks up on it – but jokes about the silliness of using a phone in such a situation, to which Norton joins in.

Stevie Nicks has urged musicians to use their platforms as a way to encourage people to go and vote.The rock icon and former Fleetwood Mac member appeared as a guest on MSNBC’s talk show Morning Joe and opened up to Mika Brzezinski about why she thinks her musical colleagues should be encouraging more people to vote.After being asked by Brzezinski “What can others, female rockers, singers, icons, are there any who you can name that can do more at this moment, isn’t this the moment when we should be leaving it all on the stage?,” Nicks responded: “Well you know, if you really think about it, no matter who really wins, it’s not over. Right, I mean the government, whatever, we have to figure out a way to bring back Roe v.

Slipknot fans have reacted to the band’s new ‘S’ logo on their recent merch drop, with many less than happy with the design.Corey Taylor and co took to the band’s official social media accounts to share some new limited-edition pieces of merch they have released which include a variety of t-shirts, tank tops and long sleeves.

Ethan Shanfeld Joe Rogan said he previously warned Tony Hinchcliffe about his Puerto Rico joke, telling him “that’s the one that’s gonna get you stabbed.” Hinchcliffe, an insult comic best known for hosting the live podcast “Kill Tony,” sparked outrage Sunday when he appeared at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally and told a joke that referred to Puerto Rico as “a floating island of garbage.” “I’ve gotta tell you, that joke kills at comedy clubs. I don’t like the joke, [but] it kills,” Rogan said on Wednesday’s episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience.” “It’s just like, if you’re Puerto Rican and you hear that in the audience, you’re like [groans]. But it’s a funny joke.

Carolyn Giardina The Academy Software Foundation has launched its latest project, development of Samsung‘s OpenAPV codec, led by new Premier member Samsung. The Foundation was launched by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Linux Foundation in 2018 to provide an umbrella for developing open source software for the entertainment industry.

Brent Lang Executive Editor “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the R-rated and irreverent Marvel mash-up, proved to be big business for Imax, lifting quarterly earnings at a company that has become synonymous with comic book movies. The film delivered $83 million grosses in Imax’s global network of screens — the fifth best result for a Marvel installment.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Anna Kendrick revealed during an interview on the “Crime Junkie AF” podcast that she made no money from directing “Woman of the Hour” because she donated her pay to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) and the National Center for Victims of Violent Crime. These organizations are two of the country’s leading nonprofits that support survivors of sexual abuse and violence. “This was never a money-making venture for me,” Kendrick said.

Andrés Buenahora editor Paramount Global is teaming with United Way Worldwide for a one-hour special to benefit victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which caused an estimated $50 billion in damage. The “United Way Benefit for Hurricane Relief” will air on Nov. 2 from 8-9 p.m.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Meta, the most massive social media company on the planet, keeps growing bigger. The parent company of Facebook and Instagram reported Q3 2024 revenue of $40.58 billion, a quarterly record, up a healthy 19% year over year. Net income was $15.69 billion — an increase of 35% and also a quarterly record — translating to $6.03 per share.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Roku‘s streaming business clocked a solid quarter as the company posted third-quarter 2024 results that topped Wall Street forecasts. But the company said it will stop regularly reporting its streaming households — saying that it’s no longer a relevant metric — similar to Netflix’s announced plans to discontinue reporting subscriber figures quarterly.