Free PlayStation Plus games annouced for July

Steph's Packed Lunch all agreed to makeup-free for the whole show on Thursday's programme in order to promote self-confidence.The cast included host Steph McGovern, model Vogue Williams, chef Ruby Bogal and former politician Jacqui Smith as they all posed fresh-faced while speaking openly about their hangups.During a discussion about women wearing makeup and feeling more comfortable in doing so, Steph asked all of the women on the show if they could join her in taking off their glamorous looks.The lineup was certainly sceptical and presenter Vogue Williams definitely showed that she was feeling a little scared, as did TV chef Ruby Bhogul.This empowering move was inspired by a guest on the show, the forthcoming Miss GB contestant, Elle

Olympics Minister Tamayo Marukawa has confirmed that the Tokyo Olympics will not allow spectators due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in Japan.

Japan’s Olympic Games will proceed without spectators due to a surge in new Covid cases, Olympics Minister Tamayo Marukawa announced today. A state of emergency had already been declared in Tokyo and is expected to continue throughout the Games.

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Sony has announced its next State of Play livestream will air tonight – here’s when and where you can watch it.The latest State of Play showcase will begin tonight – Thursday, July 8 – at 10 PM BST, 2 PM PT, 5 PM ET and 11 PM CEST.You’ll be able to tune into PlayStation’s official Twitch and YouTube channels to watch live.As for content, Sony has confirmed that it will be showing off approximately 30 minutes of indie and third-party updates, as well as extended gameplay footage of Arkane Studios‘ upcoming Deathloop.Right now we only have new Deathloop gameplay to look forward to however, the rest of tonight’s stream contents is a secret.It’s important to note that Sony stated that the showcase will not include updates on the next God Of

David Crosby wanted to offer Drew Barrymore a "safe place" when she battled addiction. The 'Charlie's Angels' star recently revealed she went to live with the Byrds star and his wife Jan when she was 14 following a stint in rehab and now the 79-year-old musician has explained how he came to invite the actress - who was legally emancipated from her parents - to his home and admitted he hoped he was a "good influence" on her.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorThe NFL and Twitter have renewed their content partnership — which dates to 2013 — and are now kicking their collaboration into live audio.Under the multiyear deal extension, the NFL is making a full-season commitment to produce exclusive content on Twitter Spaces, the social network’s new live-audio feature. The NFL is the first sports league to partner with Twitter to offer sponsored Twitter Spaces, with plans for more than 20 Spaces for the upcoming 2021 season.The NFL’s Twitter Spaces will be available throughout the season, as well as in conjunction with the league’s tentpole events including the Super Bowl and the NFL Draft.

Haley Bosselman editorIn commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Apple TV Plus and the BBC will present “9/11: Inside the President’s War Room” in September.Narrated by Jeff Daniels, the documentary specials tells the story of 9/11 through the eyes of the U.S. presidency through unprecedented access to the key decision makers who responded to the attacks.

The opening scene of “Fear Street Part One: 1994” has a snooty shopper referring to R.L. Stine’s work as “low-brow horror” and “trash.” Still, writer/director Leigh Janiak is perfectly comfortable slumming it with Scholastic Book Fair kings.

Dr Hilary Jones has been forced to defend his decision to go mask-free at Wimbledon after Good Morning Britain viewers accused him of being a hypocrite.The TV medic has frequently spoken about the importance of wearing a mask in crowded spaces, even after 19 July. Earlier this week, he was part of a tense discussion with guest host Richard Madeley as he explained why people shouldn't abandon all coronavirus restrictions after "Freedom Day".

Lemnis Gate is getting a beta test, beginning on July 22.Ratloop Games Canada’s complex sounding turn-based competitive FPS Lemnis Gate is getting an open beta, running through Thursday July 22 6pm BST to Monday 26 July 6pm BST.Beta access is free, but will require a code, which should be turning up in various places, including the game’s official Twitter, Discord, and through Twitch Drops when the Beta is live.A blog post confirming the beta also lists the various modes that Lemnis Gate players will be able to sharpen their time manipulating skills over ahead of release. Players will be able to play Retrieve XM, which tasks you with retrieving a substance called XM and bringing it back to your spawn point on maps Quarry and Tectonic

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Manchester United trio Marcus Rashford, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw are celebrating this morning after making history with England.

Jamie Lang Chile’s Storyboard Media has unveiled a new feature film project, “Un Buen Día Para Morir,” the third feature from celebrated film and TV director Marcelo Ferrari (“Subterra,” “Bombal”). Carlos Núñez and Gabriela Sandoval will lead produce for the Santiago-based company, and are discussing co-production opportunities at the Cannes Marché du Film.Based on a true story, “Un Buen Día Para Morir” is set in 1987, during the bloody military dictatorship of Agusto Pinochet, and kicks off when young piano student Pachi is shot in the head during a political protest.

Tencent has announced that it is using facial recognition on mobile phones software to stop children from playing games late at night.According to The Register, Tencent sent out a press release stating that players will need to use facial recognition software that stops children playing between 10pm and 8am. The software is aimed to stop minors from using “tricks” to pose as adults and have late night gaming sessions.China allows minors to play games for 90 minutes a day on top of the nightly curfew, this is  done in an effort to prevent addiction and to get China’s youth engaging in more productive activities.

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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe Japanese government formally declared a state of emergency in Tokyo on Thursday, due to rising numbers of COVID-19 infections.

Travis Scott and Meek Mill are reported to have got into a heated exchange at a lavish Independence Day party in the Hamptons on Sunday (July 4).According to PageSix, the 1.30am stand-off all but ended the party held by Philadelphia 76ers owner Michael Rubin. Famous faces at the party included JAY-Z, Lil Uzi Vert, James Harden, J.