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Shakira is set to fight accusations from Spanish prosecutors that she committed tax fraud as she is ‘confident’ she will be proven innocent.On Friday, prosecutors called for an eight-year prison sentence and multi-million euro fine for the Colombian star as they allege she did not pay her taxes over a two-year period.The Hips Don’t Lie singer is accused of failing to pay taxes to Spain between 2012 and 2014, with Shakira claiming she did not live in the country during this period.She insists she had legal residency in the Bahamas at the time, and did not spend 183 days or more per year in Spain, which is the threshold to be considered a tax resident.Prosecutors have accused her of ‘hiding’ her income by using tax havens, which Shakira flatly denies; she is seeking a full acquittal of all offences.Now a representative for the star has confirmed to Metro.co.uk that they will fight to prove her innocence, insisted she has ‘always abided by the law.’They said in a statement: ‘Shakira has always cooperated and abided by the law, demonstrating impeccable conduct as an individual and a taxpayer, and faithfully following the counsel of PriceWaterhouse Coopers, a prestigious and globally recognized tax firm. ‘Unfortunately, the Spanish Tax Office, which loses one out of every two lawsuits with its taxpayers, continues to violate her rights and pursue yet another baseless case.

Beyonce has revealed that her seventh studio album, Renaissance, is actually part of a three-act project. The Crazy in Love singer left fans in a frenzy several weeks ago when she announced that she was releasing new music last month after six years. However, fans now have the promise of even more than the 16-track album on the horizon, as Beyonce revealed Renaissance is ‘act one’ of a three-act project.In a statement ahead of the release of the new album, which has so far received rave reviews from critics, Beyonce explained: ‘This three-act project was recorded over three years during the pandemic. ‘A time to be still, but also a time I found to be the most creative. Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world.’She continued: ‘It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving.

Jason Momoa has seemingly let slip that Ben Affleck will return as Batman in an upcoming Aquaman movie.The eagerly-anticipated sequel to the DC film, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, is set to release in March 2023, and much of the plot is being kept under wraps.However titular star Jason may have revealed a major storyline – it could feature Batman.The vigilante is currently played by Robert Pattinson, but Ben’s version of the hero could return for the first time in six years, if Jason is to be believed.Fans are convinced Ben is set to reprise his role as the Caped Crusader in the superhero sequel after Jason shared a series of snaps of the pair on set.The DC star took to Instagram where he posted a photo of himself and Ben at WB Studios, saying their characters – Bruce and Arthur – were ‘REUNITED.’One snap sees Ben – who recently married Jennifer Lopez – looking very Bruce Wayne, with a Blue Steel-esque, serious, brooding face – as Jason cuddles up to him with a goofy grin.In a second, Ben lets his hair down as he grapples with the Aquaman star, both clearly laughing.Jason wrote in a caption alongside the snaps: ‘REUNITED bruce and arthur.’‘Love u and miss u Ben WB studio tours just explored the backlot alright (sic).’The actor hinted there were ‘great things coming’ as he added simply: ‘AQUAMAN 2.’With Ben teased to return as Batman for the sequel, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is set to also feature returning stars Jason, Dolph Lundgren, Patrick Wilson, Temuera Morrison and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.Amber Heard has also been confirmed to be returning to the series following her high-profile legal battle with ex-husband Johnny Depp, despite major controversy which saw a petition calling for her removal.She herself

Declan Donnelly was supported by his best friend and TV co-star Ant McPartlin at the funeral for his late brother, Father Dermot Donnelly.Donnelly was amongst the mourners carrying the coffin of his brother, Father Dermott Donnelly into St Mary’s Cathedral in Newcastle for a Requiem Mass.McPartlin was also pictured ahead of the service, which took place on Friday, alongside his wife Ann-Marie Corbett.The pair were both snapped looking sombre as they paid their final respects to Donnelly’s older brother.Catholic priest, Fr Donnelly, died aged 55 after he suffered a sudden serious illness.His death was announced on July 8 by the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle, who said in a statement that the priest had ‘died peacefully this afternoon in hospital.’The Bishop said the news has ‘come as a great shock to all of us’, adding: ‘Please pray for the repose of his soul and keep his family, especially his mother, in your prayers at this difficult time.’His devastated brother later confirmed the news on Twitter, writing: ‘I am heartbroken to tell you that my darling brother Fr Dermott, @TweeterPriest, sadly passed away this afternoon.‘We are all beyond devastated.

Stranger Things, shared on Twitter that he was celebrating seven and a half years of sobriety.“12 and a half years ago I was in active addiction,” Campbell Bower wrote. “Hurting myself and those around me who I loved the most. It got so bad that eventually I ended up in a hospital for mental health.“I am now seven-and-a-half years clean and sober.

A large emergency services response has been called to a section of the Manchester Ship Canal to reports of a person in the water. Police, fire, and ambulance crews have been rushed to the swing bridge on Northwich Road, in the Stockton Heath area of Warrington.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorThe TikTok-ification of Instagram took a step back as the Meta-owned social app said Thursday it will discontinue a beta test of a full-screen version of the feed and also promised to reduce the number of recommended videos, photos and accounts that people see in Instagram.But make no mistake: Instagram is still putting its shoulder into video — continuing to aggressively develop and promote Reels, the TikTok-style feature that lets users record and share videos of up to 90 seconds.Meta’s ad revenue from Reels (across Instagram and Facebook) is now on a $1 billion annual run rate, CEO Mark Zuckerberg told analysts on the Q2 earnings call. The company’s monetization rate for Reels is still lower than Feed or Stories, he added, but longer term “we’re confident that Reels will grow engagement overall and quality and will eventually monetize closer to Feed.”Some observers saw the changes Instagram announced Thursday as caving to a grassroots pressure campaign urging it to stop mimicking TikTok.

Naman Ramachandran Philippe Rousselet, Oscar-winning producer of “Coda,” “Paris, 13th District” director Jacques Audiard, sales agent Hengameh Panahi and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” filmmaker Michel Gondry are part of France’s newly revamped Oscar submission committee.The committee also includes sales agent Grégoire Melin, “11 Flowers” producer Didar Domehri and Gaumont executive Ariane Toscan du Plantier.The new group will decide which French film to submit for an international feature film Oscar. They will meet Sept. 15 to pre-select three to five films.

Love Island fans appeared to be unanimous on their opinion of Paige Thorne and Adam Collard's final date. The pair were the first to get a text about their plans to leave the villa for the first of the ITV2 dating show's 'epic' dates.

Jacques O'Neill looked like he was having a whale of a time while Love Island fans watched his former love interest go on a date with her new man. The 23-year-old was all smiles as he hit the fairground in Manchester following his emotional exit from the ITV2 dating show.

After getting fired amid a sexual misconduct scandal, Matt Lauer has plans to return to the spotlight.

Comcast-owned Sky has become the first major British network to greenlight commissions of scale written and directed by a person with Down Syndrome, the pay-TV giant has said.

International sales agents Hengameh Panahi, Grégoire Melin, producers Philippe Rousselet, Didar Domehri and directors Jacques Audiard and Michel Gondry have been named as the members of France’s new-look Oscar committee.

Candace Cameron Bure‘s daughter, Natasha Bure, is clapping back at JoJo Siwa following the “Dance Moms” alum’s back-and-forth with her mom, which saw JoJo calling Candace the “rudest celebrity” she’s ever met, for declining to take a photo with her eight years ago. Natasha addressed the drama in a since-deleted Instagram Story, in which she told JoJo to “grow up.”

Manori Ravindran International EditorThe BBC’s long-awaited update on the progress of a 2020 fund set up to improve diverse content on the public broadcaster has been met with scepticism from some U.K. industry leaders who have called it “smoke and mirrors.”The BBC’s Creative Diversity Commitment — made in the wake of the renewed Black Lives Matter movement in June 2020 — pledged to spend £100 million ($124 million) of its existing commissioning budget over three years (from April 2021 to March 2024) on diverse and inclusive content, which spans racial representation as well as social mobility and disability.

Karel Geraerts has banned all mention of Rangers from the dressing room with next week's Champions League clash looming on the horizon.

Two Door Cinema Club have shared a new single, ‘Lucky’ – you can listen to it below.The track is the latest preview of the Northern Irish trio’s fifth studio album ‘Keep On Smiling’, which is due to arrive on September 2 (physical versions will come out on November 4).“‘Lucky’ is a reflection about how fast things change. Lamenting the loss of points and moments in culture,” the band explained of the shimmering, synth-heavy song in a statement.“We live in such a disposable society, we just need to take the time to think and reflect about why things are there in the first place.”Tune in here:An official video for ‘Lucky’ is set to premiere on YouTube at 7pm BST today (July 29) – you’ll be able to watch it here.Two Door Cinema Club have already previewed their upcoming record with the single ‘Wonderful Life’.Per a press release, ‘Keep On Smiling’ was written and produced by the TDCC both during and coming out of the COVID-enforced lockdowns. It features additional production from Jacknife Lee (The Killers, Taylor Swift, Bloc Party) and Dan Grech Marguerat (Halsey, Lana Del Rey, George Ezra).The full album tracklist is as follows:1. ‘Messenger AD’2. ‘Blue Light’ 3. ‘Everybody’s Cool’ 4. ‘Lucky’ 5. ‘Little Piggy’ 6. ‘Millionaire’ 7. ‘High’ 8. ‘Wonderful Life’ 9. ‘Feeling Strange’ 10.’Won’t Do Nothing’ 11. ‘Messenger HD’ 12. ‘Disappearer’Two Door Cinema Club are scheduled to preview their new material on a European headline tour this September/October.

Incredible stunts featuring the iconic Forth Road Bridge are set to feature in a new documentary about the lives of a pair of teenagers hoping their parkour skills will help them find fame and fortune.

The Matrix Revolutions, has died.The actor passed away in her Manhattan apartment on Wednesday (July 27), as confirmed by the New York Police department to The Hollywood Reporter. Her age has been variously reported as 80, 85, and 86.A cause of death has not been released.Alice starred in the third Matrix film, 2003’s The Matrix Revolutions, where she played The Oracle who imparts wisdom to Neo (Keanu Reeves).She won a Tony award for Best Featured Actress In A Play in the original 1987 Broadway production of Fences. Alice was also known for playing Lettie Bostic in NBC sitcom A Different World from 1987 to 1989.Her other notable roles include Effie Williams in the 1976 musical drama Sparkle, 1990’s To Sleep With Anger and HBO miniseries Laurel Avenue.

A stroke is a serious and life threatening condition that can quickly take over the body, so it is crucial to detect the warning signs as early as possible to ensure urgent treatment.

Tesco Clubcard holders have been issued an urgent warning that they have just weeks to cash in on thousands of vouchers before they expire.