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Strike action will see school closures and waste piling up on the streets, trade union leaders warned this week.

Dalbeattie Primary recently held its annual sports days.

Scotland's tax system is not fit for the future and needs to be completely redesigned, according to a new report from a think tank.

Celebrations are being planned to mark the 275th anniversary of the birth of the “father of the US Navy”.

A project to create an outdoor sports centre in Dalbeattie is set to form part of a council bid to secure millions of pounds of government cash.

Janelle Monáe spoke out against the recent overturning of Roe v Wade, flipping off the US Supreme Court in the process.In early May, leaked documents showed that the US Supreme Court voted privately to overturn Roe v. Wade, a 1973 case that made abortion legal on a federal level.

Phoebe Bridgers joined The Jesus and Mary Chain onstage to perform ‘Just Like Honey’ during the band’s Friday (June 24) set at this year’s Glastonbury festival.Bridgers, who played her own Glasto set right before JAMC at the John Peel Stage, supplied backing vocals for the rock legends, letting singer Jim Reid lead the performance. The appreciative crowd allowed the song to play almost uninterrupted before applauding the band and Bridgers as Reid thanked her at the end of the song.Watch Bridgers join The Jesus And Mary Chain to perform ‘Just Like Honey’ below.Bridgers made headlines for her maiden Glastonbury set, where she denounced the recent decision of the US Supreme Court to overturn Roe v.

CRAVITY, LIGHTSUM, STAYC and TO1.The 12-date cross-country tour will see the four groups visiting six cities across the US from August to September. The four K-pop groups will perform in cities like San Francisco, Houston, New York City and more.

Kanye West made a surprise appearance at last night’s BET Awards, honouring Sean “Diddy” Combs as the rapper and producer received the Lifetime Achievement Award.Babyface introduced the section, looking back on Combs’ achievements. “He made me feel like I could do anything and go anywhere, and that’s the mark of a great producer,” he said. Babyface then brought out Ye, whose face was covered in a mask, sunglasses and a baseball cap.“How do we crown our kings? How do we appreciate our kings? To think how far we could just make if off of inspiration, to hear the way somebody chopped a sample in,” West said, recalling repeatedly listening to the original version of ‘It’s All About The Benjamins’.“To see Puff in real life at the ‘Missing You’ video, just like me tapping, free like a little kid, like, ‘I just need to meet this man.

Jane Seymour has shared several photos of herself alongside her lookalike sisters, Annie and Sally – and fans could not have been more delighted with the rare family pictures.MORE: Jane Seymour channels her inner Bond girl with neon pink swimsuitTaking to her Instagram, the 71-year-old proudly showed off a photo showing her next to Sally, who celebrated her 70th birthday over the weekend, and Annie.WATCH: Jane Seymour celebrates the women in her lifeThe three sisters could be twins, as they share the same beautiful green eyes and gorgeous smile.READ: Jane Seymour showcases her ageless beauty as she bathes with elephants in ThailandRELATED: Jane Seymour, 71, makes unexpected fitness confession – exclusive"Celebrating my amazing sister Sally's 70th birthday! I'm so grateful to be able to be here in person to celebrate with the family. Please help me wish Sally a very happy birthday!" she pleaded with fans in the caption.Jane Seymour beamed as she posed alongside her two sistersTwo other photos showed the three sisters surrounded by family and friends at what looks like a big party to mark Sally's incredible milestone.Fans were quick to comment on the post, with one telling Middlesex-born Jane: "Happy birthday Sally! 'Sisters by birth, best friends by choice' all of you are beautiful! So glad you have this time together."Another remarked: "Beautiful pictures! Happy Birthday to your sister! You guys all look so much alike!" A third added: "Beauty is transmitted between sisters.

Bohemian Rhapsody,” and Elton John, who got his own movie with “Rocketman,” Presley comes with more pop-culture baggage than you could stuff into a million Gracelands.There’s the campy Vegas impersonators, the “thank you, thank you very much” catchphrase, the white jumpsuit, the late-in-life weight gain and, of course, dying on the toilet at age 42. For such a singular figure in music — still instantly recognizable to teens today in a way that Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon are not — he’s not allowed much dignity.Luhrmann’s hugely entertaining film and Butler’s sensational performance are dead set on righting that wrong. A movie that runs on jet fuel and confetti, “Elvis” is a tribute to Presley’s innovative spirit, deep passion for fusing blues, country and gospel music and the intense connection he had with his audience. Elvis taking inspiration from black musicians like B.B.

Yard Act are set to release a new studio version of their track ‘100% Endurance’ featuring Elton John.The reworked track is slated to release on July 1, and will feature vocals and new instrumental arrangements from John, per a press release.Yard Act first released the original cut of ‘100% Endurance’ in January as part of their debut album ‘The Overload’. The track served as the album’s closer.In a press statement, Yard Act’s James Smith revealed how the collaboration came to be: “Elton John saw our stuff and he started telling the press he thought we were good and then we chatted on the phone and after a few calls I said ‘Elton, do you want to come to the studio and play piano on a tune?’ because, fuck it, it doesn’t matter if he says no.

Sir Elton John got some Sunderland fans riled up at his show at the Stadium of Light – for mentioning rivals Newcastle.The Rocket Man star stunned the 30,000-strong crowd on Sunday as he performed tracks from his record-breaking back catalogue of hits.And at his first – and final – show in the North East city, bidding goodbye to live performances as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour – Sir Elton found himself reflecting on the past.As reported by The Sun, the 75-year-old told audiences about his first-ever concert in the North East, at Newcastle’s City Hall in 1971.And at the mere mention of the city, some in the crowd began to boo, leading Sir Elton to play along.Smiling, the Tiny Dancer singer responded: ‘Sorry, I can’t help it!’He explained there was ‘nowhere to play in Sunderland’ at the time, adding again: ‘I couldn’t help it.’Sir Elton, himself a huge football fan, would have been keenly aware of the rivalry between Sunderland and Newcastle.He seemed to enjoy the reaction that came with his comment, reciprocating the banter easily.The father-of-two went on to praise fans in the North East, saying he would ‘never forget the love and loyalty and kindness you have shown me over the years.’His Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour is finally on the road after being delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic and Sir Elton’s recent health issues, including a hip injury for which he underwent surgery.The star insists he is now in ‘top health’ and ready to bid farewell to his millions of fans across the globe, with a massive concert to be held this week in London.Sir Elton had played over 40 arena dates across North America before jetting off to Europe and the UK, including for some rescheduled dates.Huge sinkhole opens up across

SIR Elton John was booed in Sunderland — for mentioning a gig in their rival city. The Rocket Man, 75, was telling his fans about his first-ever ­concert in the North East — at Newcastle’s City Hall in 1971.

The stars are celebrating the legendary Beach Boys songwriter’s birthday.

Brian Wilson is today (June 20) celebrating his 80th birthday, and a number of stars have flocked to wish the legendary musician many happy returns.To celebrate the Beach Boys icon’s eight decades on the planet, his official social media channels have shared a seven-minute video featuring tributes from the likes of Elton John, Chuck D, Fleet Foxes, Bob Dylan, Carole King, Graham Nash, Smokey Robinson and many more.“You’ve inspired me all my life. To me you’re the only real pop genius in the world, and I love you very much,” John says as the video begins, followed by an impromptu rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ from Robinson.After messages from Don Was and Lyle Lovett, one-time Beach Boys members Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin chime in, followed by Wilson’s current touring band.In addition to musicians, a number of film stars also jump in to celebrate the life of Wilson, including Jeff Bridges, Cameron Crowe and John Cusack (who played Wilson in the biopic Love & Mercy).“Happy 80th Birthday Brian from your fellow performers!” the video’s caption reads.

Elton John and David Furnish rarely share photos of their two children, Zachary, 11, and Elijah, nine, on social media, and when they do, they make sure their faces are not visible.MORE: Elton John shares rare photo of sons as he posts sweetest tributeSo, fans were surprised and delighted on Sunday when David proudly showed off a never-before-seen photo showing the family all smiling for the camera.WATCH: Elton John's sons ski like pros in unbelievable videoZachary, who was a toddler when the snap was taken, can be seen sitting on dad David's shoulders, whilst baby Zachary is being held in Elton's arms. Both parents are beaming with joy whilst wearing sunglasses.SEE: 15 beautiful LGBTQ celebrity weddings: Rylan Clark, Ellen DeGeneres & moreRELATED: Meet the LGBTQ mums and dads and their adorable children: From Elton John to Tom Daley"Happy Father’s Day.

Stadium of Light, wasting no time in pulling out the big guns, as he kicked off the show with anthems Bennie and the Jets and Philadelphia Freedom. There were plenty of star shaped glasses and sparkly jackets among the fans inside the ground, many of whom had waited and months and months to see Elton after buying tickets when they first went on sale.

Glastonbury has never had any trouble attracting the biggest names in the business, and this year it’s stacked with major talent. One of the biggest music events in not just the UK, but the whole world, Glastonbury is the place to be for musicians and music lovers alike.It starts on Wednesday June 22 and lasts until Sunday June 26 this year.

Elton John began the UK leg of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in Norwich last night (June 15) – check out fan-shot footage and the full setlist below.The pop legend announced the first UK dates for his final ever run of shows in 2018, stating then that he wanted to spend more time at home with his two young children.However, the Australian leg of the tour was brought to a sudden halt in March 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. The stint eventually resumed in New Orleans, Louisiana this January almost two years on from John’s previous live appearance.After recently wrapping a string of European concerts, the singer has now made his UK live return.

Faith Hill joins Kelly Clarkson on Tuesday’s episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” to explain why she jumped on board of the hit series “1883” after she swore she would “never ever” act again.