Cynthia Erivo Talks Playing Elphaba in 'Wicked': 'It Might Be the Role of a Lifetime'

Patrice Evra has agreed with former teammate Gary Neville's damning comments on the state of the current Manchester United squad.

Daniel Brühl and Macaulay Culkin have joined the cast of the Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia directed thriller, Rich Flu, which we told you about back at EFM with Rosamund Pike attached to star. Production is expected to start in the fall.

Coronation Street. But, speaking on her new podcast, Hot and Bothered, which she hosts with OnlyFans model and actress Sarah Jayne Dunn, Rhian admitted that one saucy Valentine’s Day gift to an ex-boyfriend had not worked out as planned.

A pensioner has died and a woman was seriously injured following a horror crash in the Highlands.

Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a new survey has revealed that there’s a growing feeling that Britain can no longer afford a royal family.There’s strong support, overall, for Her Majesty herself, with the majority of people think the Queen should remain as monarch for as long as possible rather than abdicating.But there’s less support for her son, Prince Charles, and the survey results suggests that some hard questions may be asked after he eventually takes the throne.Ipsos surveyed 1,039 British adults, finding that the proportion of people saying they think the Prince of Wales would do a good job as king stands at 49%, with 20% saying they think he will do a bad job.Those polled were asked if they agree or disagree that the royal family is an expensive luxury the country cannot afford.38% said they agree, 36% said they disagree, and the rest said they do not know or neither agreed nor disagreed.Accounts for the Sovereign Grant show the monarchy cost the taxpayer £87.5 million during 2020/21 – an increase of £18.1 million on the previous financial year.The survey found younger people were more likely to think the royals are a luxury the country cannot afford, with 48% of 16-34-year-olds agreeing with the statement, compared with 22% of 55-75-year-olds.Some 66% of those surveyed said they think the Queen should keep doing her job for as long as possible, with 23% saying she should abdicate at some stage.The remainder of those surveyed said they did not know.The survey found that people were split over whether they think Charles will reduce the cost of the monarchy if he becomes king, with 40% saying they think it is likely that he will and 43% saying they think it is unlikely.Asked if they think the Duke of

Khloe Kardashian was an open book in a new interview.The 37-year-old Kardashians star talked in-depth about her personal life in a wide-ranging interview with the Dear Media podcast Not Skinny But Not Fat with Amanda Hirsch.During the chat, the blonde bombshell said that she has 'no drama' with ex Tristan Thompson who cheated on her several times, even having a baby with one of his lovers. And she added that the basketball star has 'so many good sides' that few people get to see.The Good American designer also said that she is 'happy' for her ex-husband Lamar Odom who has found success with the show Celebrity Big Brother where he brings her name up constantly.The siren also shared that she is not dating at the moment and is not even looking at profiles on dating apps in the very lengthy chat session.

San Francisco Pride organisers have been told by the city’s Democratic Mayor London Breed that she will boycott the annual Pride parade, if police officers are not allowed to march  in uniform. Police presence in pride marches have been a contentious issue across the world, including in Australia. In 2020, in the wake of protests over the murder of George Floyd, SF Pride organisers had banned the police from marching in the parade in uniform.

EastEnders fans spotted the disappearance of a key prop ahead of Prince Charles and Camilla visiting for their Jubilee cameo.The Queen Vic in Walford is known for its iconic portrait of Princess Diana, set against a white backdrop and with the princess looking regal as ever in a high-collared white gown.This week, however, the portrait disappeared - just ahead of Charles and Camilla dropping in for the upcoming Jubilee party.But in episodes transmitting this week, Vic owner Mick Carter - played by Danny Dyer - is busy dressing the pub for the Platinum Jubilee street party.Fans were quick to point out that the portrait of Diana shad vanished, despite being seen in the background as Mick discussed the party with Kathy Beale and Sonia Fowler, intending to ask the council if he can close the Square off.In the next shot, Mick could be seen holding a portrait of the Queen and informing Kathy that he wants to put it up ‘there’ - where the Diana portrait had been just moments before.Baffled fans took to social media to share their thoughts, with one writing: “I’ve just seen the pic of Diana in the Vic. Has it really been removed?”“Since the Carters moved inside the Vic there was a picture of Princess Diana on the wall.

BBC Breakfast has been hit with a slew of exits in recent months - including long-term hosts Louise Minchin and Dan Walker.This week, it emerged that political correspondent Adam Fleming is also taking an extended break from the show in order to focus on different projects, including presenting BBC Newscast.And on Friday (May 27), hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt turned their attention to various job advertisements they found in the newspapers.During a discussion about the headlines of the day, Charlie impressed Naga by reading aloud an article about a school on a Scottish island searching for a new teacher for its four pupils.Charlie told Naga: "Job advert there for you in the paper. A job advertised which is a for a new headteacher on a remote Scottish island."How many pupils will you be teaching on the remote Scottish island? I'll tell you.

Led Zepplin‘s most iconic concerts – held at New York’s Madison Square Garden in 1970 – has been unearthed and uploaded to the internet.Captured on 8mm film, the brief clip was shot during their September 19, 1970 performance at the famed venue. The footage jumps in places, but isn’t too fragmented, as it’s synced to bootleg concert audio.

SEVENTEEN have dropped their new single ‘Hot’, a cut from their latest full-length album ‘Face The Sun’.In the brazen new visual, the 13 members of the K-pop boyband make their way across an almost-barren desert, performing the song’s choreography against the backdrop of a construction site around a partially-built structure that appears to be a giant palm.“Face the sun, set it on fire / So hot / Face the sun, set it on fire / This song’s sizzling, everybody join in,” they chant on the song’s high-octane chorus. It’s the second single from ‘Face The Sun’, following the English track ‘Darl+ing’.‘Face The Sun’, which dropped alongside ‘Hot’, features seven other brand-new tracks from the boyband.

James Righton, formerly of the Klaxons, has released a new single from his forthcoming album ‘Jim, I’m Still Here’, and teased an accompanying short film. Listen below.Titled ‘Never Give Up On The City’, the song follows previous singles ‘Pause’ and ‘Empty Rooms’, the latter of which was released in April and features ABBA member Benny Andersson.‘Never Give Up On The City’ is the latest track to be lifted from Righton’s upcoming album ‘Jim, I’m Still Here,’ and will mark Righton’s second solo project to be released under his own name since his 2020 debut, ‘The Performer’.The single continues Righton’s exploration of Jim, an alter ego he conceived during lockdown who will narrate the album.

Troian Bellisario and Chris Pine are stepping out to promote their new movie!

Anthony Anderson is reportedly not returning to for the show's forthcoming season 22.After returning to reprise his role as Detective Kevin Bernard in the recent revival of , Anderson will apparently be turning over his badge and gun once again before the start of the next season, reports.It's unclear why Anderson won't be returning, although it had been widely reported that he'd only signed on for a one-season contract when the show revived for season 21 by NBC, 12 years after the show was first cancelled.While Det. Bernard may not be returning, thus far it seems that the door has been left open for possible cameos in the future, as nothing was set up in the season 21 finale that would imply Anderson's character would not be a part of the series moving forward.ET spoke with Anderson in December, just before shooting began on the new season, and the star opened up about returning to play the character he last portrayed more than a decade ago.«It means a great deal,» Anderson shared.

A teenager has gone missing from a town in Clackmannanshire, sparking an urgent police search.

FAMILIES can look forward to a thrilling high-octane day out at the Scottish Festival of Motoring this year.

Congestion is expected on a main road through Manchester city centre through rush hour this morning due to a lane closure. One lane has been shut off on the Mancunian Way eastbound carriageway.

There's a bold new addition to the burgeoning Manchester skyline in the form of the new "Jenga-like" Leonardo Hotel. The hotel, styled like white building blocks at a prime site on Great Ancoats Street, has long been catching the eye of motorists using the main arterial route through the city.

The government may be considering raising the legal smoking age in England from 18 to 21, and we want to know your opinion on the issue. According to a report from the Guardian, health secretary Sajid Javid is in favour of changes to the country's tobacco policy with plans to become smoke-free by 2030.

Starring in the movie adaptation of “Wicked” is a huge opportunity.

Filmmaker Paul Schrader has been set to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at this year’s Venice Film Festival. The Raging Bull and Taxi Driver screenwriter will be presented with the honor during the 79th edition of the event which runs August 31- September 10 on the Lido.