Father accused of murder admitted kicking victim twice but says he urged his friend to stop, warning him 'you're going to kill him'

Lots of celebs stepped out out to check out the opening night performance of the Broadway play Take Me Out!

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorFeature documentary “The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft,” directed by German filmmaker Werner Herzog and distributed by Abacus Media Rights, has been acquired by Arte for France and Germany.In addition, ahead of its official launch at MipTV in Cannes, AMR has pre-sold the feature, about French volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft, to BBC Storyville for the U.K., DR in Denmark, SVT in Sweden and NRK in Norway.Written, directed and narrated by Herzog, “The Fire Within” pays homage to the Kraffts, who left an archive of more than 200 hours of footage.Herzog has produced, written and directed more than 60 narrative and documentary feature films, including “Grizzly Man,” “Invincible,” “Encounters at the End of the World” and “Cave of Forgotten Dreams.” He was named one of the world’s 100 most influential people by Time magazine in 2009. The film is produced by Brian Leith Productions, Bonne Pioche and Titan Films.

Ed Meza @edmezavarPicture Tree International (PTI) has acquired Constantin Film’s hit comedy film series “Bavarian Rhapsody,” about a laid-back cop in a small town in southern Germany.The eight-part movie series, which PTI is presenting at the MipTV mart in Cannes this week, includes the latest installment, “Guglhupf Squadron,” which Constantin is releasing in theaters in August. PTI will screen a trailer reel of the series and part seven in the franchise, last year’s “Kaiserschmarrn Drama.”Based on Rita Falk’s bestselling book series that also celebrates Bavarian cuisine, the movie franchise began in 2013 with “Sweet Buns Blues” and also comprises 2014’s “Winterpotato Dumplings”; “Porkhead Al Dente” (2016); “Wheatnoodles Affair” (2017); “Sauerkraut Coma” (2018); and the sixth installment, “Leberkäs Junkie” (2019).

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorThree-part documentary series “Delphine: My Story” tells how the artist Delphine Boël, the illegitimate daughter of King Albert II of Belgium, fought for legal recognition, and is now known as Princess Delphine of Saxe-Coburg. It has been sold to multiple territories, Warner Bros. announced at MipTV in Cannes Tuesday.HBO Max has picked up the show in numerous territories in Europe.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentSporting a powerful slate of new shows at MipTV, Studiocanal, owned by Vivendi’s Canal Plus, has announced what it describes as a “substantial” distribution deal with U.S.

Media giant CJ ENM is launching CJ ENM Studios, a new venture that will specialize in content production for OTT platforms in Korea and worldwide. Yong Soo Ha, former EVP of CJ ENM’s Business Development & Investment team, has been appointed CEO.

A boarded-up home that has fallen into disrepair has come on the market in Greater Manchester, and it is the dream property for anyone looking for the ultimate doer-upper home. The end-terrace home is in Wigan, one of the more affordable areas of the region, where you can expect to buy terraced properties for an average of £118,350.

The late EastEnders star June Brown was best known for her role as the legendary Dot Cotton - but it wasn't the actresses first experience on a British soap.

BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker has told Sally Nugent he loves her to bits following the news that he's quit the programme.The 45-year-old presenter announced on Monday (April 4) that he's leaving the show after six years.He will join Channel 5 News later this year but was back on our screens on Tuesday morning (April 5) alongside Sally Nugent.She brought up Dan's shock announcement and he went on to explain his decision.He told BBC One viewers: "I did announce yesterday that i'll be leaving the wonderful red sofa in a few weeks time.Sally jokingly replied: "You're leaving me."Dan cheekily continued: "As you know, Sally I find you very difficult to get on with, I don't like Carol [Kirkwoood] and it's my chance to get out."He giggled before adding: "No, that's not true."Sally said: "We've been friends for 20 years and worked together for six months and you're off.He explained: "As you know before all this news came out this has been the hardest decision in my career. You know i love you to bits and the BBC Breakfast team."Sally interjected: "I love you to Daniel."Dan went on to reveal that he's "never been motivated by money" for his job and that moving to Channel 5 will also open more doors.He went on to thank viewers for their lovely messages and paid a sweet tribute to his "great friend" Sally.Dan will replace Sian Williams as the Channel 5 news anchor, who recently announced she was leaving.She also made the move across from the BBC Breakfast sofa to Channel 5 in 2016.

Queen has been known for always managing to make light of an uncomfortable situation and held in high regard for her wicked sense of humour. A royal insider once recalled the time that Sir Donald Gosling told the Queen a really rude joke about horses and claimed her aides tried to stop her from hearing it.

Khloe Kardashian fans have been left baffled after noticing something bizarre in the background of her latest TikTok.A short clip from an episode of her family's new reality show The Kardashians was shared by the show's official page. In it, 37-year-old Khloe appears in her kitchen, donning some tight jeans and a black top with her blonde hair falling just above her shoulders.

The Top 24 contestants on American Idol‘s current season were just revealed and if you’re an avid watcher of TV talent shows, you might recognize some of them.

Squid Game, has revealed that the series’ much-anticipated second season has not been written yet.During an appearance at the MIPTV festival in Cannas, the 50-year-old director shared to the media that he has yet to write the script for the much-anticipated second season of Squid Game, but also hinted at when the show might be returning.“I have to work on season 2. Hopefully, I can show it to the fans by the end of 2024,” said Hwang on Monday (April 4), per The Straits Times.

Arcade Fire performed their special live-streamed gig in New Orleans, Louisiana last Friday (April 1), during which they played three songs from their forthcoming sixth album, ‘WE’.The set, which took place at Woldenberg Park as part of a “block party” event hosted by US telco AT&T, ran for over an hour and a half. The indie-rock trailblazers performed a total of 18 tracks, drawing material from all six of their full-length efforts (as well as 2020’s standalone single ‘Generation A’).Kicking off the set were the first two tracks released as singles from ‘WE’, ‘The Lightning I’ and ‘The Lightning II’, which set a soaring and anthemic tone for the night’s performance.

Kristin Cavallari was spotted kissing former The Bachelorette star Tyler Cameron, but don’t be quick to assume that they’re a new couple.

Padma Lakshmi and her daughter Krishna Dell spent quality time together as they stepped out in New York City on Monday.The 51-year-old media personality put fashion first as she donned a textured onyx trench coat and booties.Her daughter, 12, was more casual in a knee-length puffy coat and white sneakers. Mom-daughter day:Padma Lakshmi and her daughter Krishna Dell spent quality time together as they stepped out in New York City on MondayThe Top Chef host covered her face in a black KN95 face mask and sported a pair of aviator eyeglasses.Krishna carried a black face mask in her hand as she walked alongside her mother during their day out.

Fontaines D.C. are launching a scholarship at the BIMM Institute in Dublin, where the band’s members all met while studying music.The scholarship will cover course fees for the full four-year-duration of a student to complete a BA (Hons) Commercial Modern Music degree, worth €12,000.

Catching up with Amy Childs is always a pleasure, as the bubbly mum-of-two has stayed down to earth since finding fame on TOWIE back in 2010. Still, a lot has changed for Ames since those early days of reality success – and the star admits life is no longer about vajazzles and nights out at the Sugar Hut, but family time and charity causes. “I’m still the same person.

Meghan Markle's sensational exit from the Royal Family was actually predictable as she was always destined to "not conform to society", according to an astrologer.Speaking on Friday’s episode of the To Di For Daily podcast, celebrity astrologer Emili Adame explained exactly how Meghan and Prince Harry's dates of birth explain their actions in recent years.Meghan was born August 4, 1981 making her a Leo sun sign with a charming Libra moon, whereas Harry was born on September 15, 1984 making him a practical Virgo sun with a grounded Taurus moon.Emili described the royal couple as "soulmates" on account of the "energies", going on to explain how their north nodes - the ascending lunar nodes which supposedly hold the key to their destinies - put them on "very different" life paths.She said: "Harry’s energy – his north node – is in Gemini so he has an energy to spread a message, he has a message to give to the collective."And then Meghan has a north node in Leo, which is to be famous, to shine, it’s to not conform to society, it’s to be a leader in some sort of realm of being noticed or well-known."The astrologer added that both are "individualistic" and are on a path to finding their "own purpose", which perhaps explains why the pair stepped down from their roles as working royals and jetted off to America in 2020. More recently, Harry made headlines by deciding not to return to the UK for Prince Philip's memorial service.

direct to your inboxDavid Allan had so much to look forward to.But a trip to the shop to buy some food ended with him being beaten to death on the street.That brutal attack cut short a life of promise and ambition.It also left two friends, Aiden Matthews and Joseph Stott, facing a life sentence for murder.The catalyst for these events appeared to be when 23-year-old Mr Allan, who had recently graduated from university, knocked a 12-year-old boy off his bike.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereWhile he had been walking to Tesco Express near his home in Wythenshawe, after 5pm on June 4, the boy and two friends had

direct to your inboxJurors have retired to consider their verdicts in the trial of two men accused of murdering a man in Wythenshawe.Aiden Matthews, 30, and Joseph Stott, 33, deny murdering 23-year-old David Allan.Mr Matthews has admitted manslaughter.The jury retired after a two week trial at Manchester Crown Court.They have heard that on the day of Mr Allan's death, he had pushed a boy off his bike.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereProsecutors allege that Mr Allan was later murdered in a 'revenge' attack, on June 4.After the incident with the bike, Mr Matthews was said to be been approached by the boy's