‘Jackpot’: Marc Guggenheim Hired To Write ‘Spider-Man’ Spin-Off Film For Sony

COVID was happening around the globe but not really in Australia, I said we should just buy a van and go around Australia.“We figured if COVID worsened, each state is so big that we’d still have a lot to explore and that we could find a home somewhere rural while we waited for COVID to ease.“But that never happened, our trip was never really impacted by COVID though, we are super blessed and lucky.”The borders into Western Australia closed right after they entered the state in late 2021.They see this as a blessing though, as there has been a lot for them to explore.

Coronation Street fans can expect plenty of drama next week as the identity of Abi Webster's baby daddy gets people talking.Abi assures the social worker that she’s enrolled in rehab in upcoming scenes and will do whatever it takes to keep her baby. When she tells Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor) she has to prove she can offer Alfie a proper home, Toyah quizzes Imran Habeeb (Charlie de Melo) about her ‘ex client’. His mind whirring, Imran guesses she’s talking about Abi.

infamous for blagging a nose job by faking depression - is splashing the cash on luxurious trips to destinations like Dubai and New York. The ex-Page 3 girl earns thousands every month by posting glam snaps on OnlyFans.

Peter Andre and son Junior opened up about how grateful they were to be able to visit their family in Australia, after spending two years apart. The reality TV star hasn't been able to see his family for over two years due to travel restrictions caused by the pandemic, but he is thrilled to finally see them.

Michael van Gerwen has insisted that he would never beg for a Premier League Darts wildcard having slipped down to fifth in the PDC Order of Merit.The three-time PDC World Darts Champion and five-time Premier League winner has fallen out of the top four in the rankings after a difficult 2021 on the tour.Usually, only the top four ranked players would be guaranteed a place in the weekly event and be joined by six challengers - but changes were made for 2022.With only eight players participating, the top six were invited as well as reigning Premier League champion Jonny Clayton and Masters champion Joe Cullen, which would put fifth spot on the brink in future.Following Van Gerwen's quarter-final victory over James Wade in Brighton on Thursday (March 10) Rod Studd joked that he would have to win the tournament to be invited back in 2023.To which Van Gerwen replied on Sky Sports: "I would never beg for a wildcard, trust me about that."It was a tough two years but it is getting back at the moment.

The average adult will spend three years of their lives cooking - but many consider their meals to be “basic”.A study of 2,000 Brits found the typical week sees them spend seven hours and 37 minutes making their meals - the equivalent of 17 days a year.And Londoners spend more than nine hours a week in the kitchen.The typical breakfast takes 22 minutes to prepare, while lunch takes half an hour.Evening meals take the longest at 49 minutes to cook - but only 23 minutes to eat.It also emerged that a quarter of those polled said time in the kitchen often feels like a chore.More than a third admitted their cooking is “safe”, and 22% described their food as “basic”.But 18% wished they had more time to cook impressive dishes.And almost a quarter of younger consumers feel they miss out on their favourite cuisines at home due to a lack of time or skill.Anna Beheshti, spokeswoman for rice brand Tilda, which commissioned the research to mark its ready-to-heat limited edition Katsu Curry rice, said: “We’re spending a huge amount of time in the kitchen every week.“It’s typically referred to as the heart of the home - and with life getting busy again, people are looking for hacks and shortcuts to make quick, tasty meals.“It’s easy to get stuck in a rut when cooking, and we know many people are looking for inspiration when it comes to creative, flavoursome meals.“We want to help the nation create tasty meals, quickly.”The study into cooking habits also found more than a third (35%) spent more time in the kitchen during the pandemic than ever before.Although, if less time was spent preparing food, adults would use the time to watch TV (46%), read (31%), and socialise with their family (29%).It also revealed that six in ten were open to

Louise Minchin, 53, and her 20-year-old daughter, Mia, have spoken out about the former BBC Breakfast presenter's stalking hell.The pair had been terrorised by a man who bombarded them with online abuse and knew where they lived.The perpetrator, Carl Davies, 44, ex-boyfriend of Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts, was jailed in December, but the ordeal has left the mother and daughter duo emotionally scarred.Discussing the traumatic experience on ITV Tonight’s, Louise Minchin: The Truth About Stalking, the journalist said that her stalking ordeal has changed her and husband David Minchin's family profoundly.As she and Mia discussed their experience, the latter confessed: “When I’m walking, I am very conscious of who is behind me.“I especially don’t have my headphones in if it is dark and there is no one else around.”When asked if she noticed anything different about her mum, Mia said: “You are much more, kind of, on it when it comes to where I am.“You have got my location constantly now, you are constantly checking where I am, which I don’t mind because you can’t tell me off for where I am, anymore.”Louise laughed: “You are 20!”Earlier in the documentary, which aired on Thursday, the pair recalled exactly what their stalker had put them through.Mia said: “I’m logged into mum's Instagram account and suddenly loads of messages started coming.They were all kind of just really offensive, calling us not very nice names and then they got much more graphic.“It was the kind of actions that he wanted to do against me and mum, which got really personal and they weren't nice to read at all.“I was kind of terrified, all kinds of shaking. I think my heart was beating really fast.

A Lockerbie woman’s murder has featured on national TV show Crimewatch Live as cops ramp up the hunt for her killer.

A former convent in Dumfries that was once used as a movie set is being trashed by unholy vandals.

An “incredible” humanitarian aid effort at the Hallmuir POW Ukrainian Chapel near Lockerbie has seen thousands of items donated.

A Dumfries couple’s bid to bring home fleeing Ukrainian family members has left them all stranded in the Netherlands.

An increase in pupils being excluded from schools in the Nithsdale area could be linked to the pressures of home learning during the pandemic, according to the region’s education boss.

Police cordoned off a street in Moston last night after a 'disturbance'.

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Thomas Tuchel has emerged as a possible manager candidate for Manchester United, following the UK government's sanctions against Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich casting doubt over the German's future at Chelsea.

Two drug dealers were caught on camera making gun gestures and posing with an axe.

This isn't the first remake of Frozen - late last year, a Sickick remix of the song had gone viral on Tiktok, leading Madonna to release it in December.Now she has updated the track yet again, with 26-year-old Nigerian singer Fireboy DML making an appearance on the video and the track.The star also released behind the scenes footage of the making of the video, where she rocked an all-black vinyl and velvet outfit, accented by multiple religious-style cross necklaces.In one of the photos, her collaborator @fireboydml clasped his hands around her belly.Yet Madonna bringing both fire and ice to the nation's computer and phone screens hasn't pleased everybody.In fact, many of her recent social media photoshoots have seen followers brand her a "fake teenager" or report that they were longing to see her "real face".Celebrities including rappers Nelly and 50 Cent have made public comments about the singer's risqué photos leading Madonna to fight back against them.After 50 Cent mocked her look, she posted a photo of the pair of them together almost 20 years earlier, labelling him a fake friend."Here is 50 Cent pretending to be my friend.

Kevin Clifton proudly showed off a rare picture of himself and girlfriend Stacey Dooley following her 35th birthday party this week – and the loved-up snap caused quite a stir with fans.MORE: Stacey Dooley reveals exciting future plans for home with Kevin CliftonTaking to his Instagram a day after the documentarian hosted an intimate dinner for family and friends at the couple's London home, Kevin posted a picture showing them looking intensively at each other, whilst posing for the camera.WATCH: Stacey Dooley shares glimpse inside romantic date night with Kevin CliftonKevin simply captioned the photo with a red heart emoji, and fans went wild – many hoping for an engagement announcement soon.GALLERY: Inside Stacey Dooley's beautiful home with Kevin CliftonRELATED: Kevin Clifton shares emotional tribute following sad loss"When are you two gonna get married lol xx stunning photo xx," one wrote, whilst a second remarked: "Marry her!!" Stacey celebrated her birthday with her closest friends and familyStacey shared the same photo and many got confused over the ring she was wearing on her right hand. "Is it just me or am I spotting a ring there? What a beautiful pic!" wondered one, whilst another added: "Is that an engagement ring? If so, massive congrats!"Kevin and Stacey began dating in 2019, after being partnered together on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018.

Saweetie showed her wild birthday bash in a new video posted to her YouTube channel.The 28-year-old rapper shared a behind-the-scenes look at her July birthday on Wednesday in season four, episode one of The Icy Life .The videofor her nearly 2.7 million subscribers opened with Saweetie getting her hair and makeup done as she prepared for her Los Angeles party. Birthday girl:Saweetie has showed her wild birthday bash in a new video posted to her YouTube channelShe was then presented with a sparkling starfish necklace from Los Angeles-based Blue Moon & Co.

DC's Legends of Tomorrow is staging one of its most ambitious episodes yet as the Legends find themselves trapped in different TV shows in the episode "The One Where We're Trapped on TV," which airs Tuesday, May 26 at 9/8c. The fun-filled hour, the season's penultimate episode, will see the CW series spoofing megahits like Friends, Downton Abbey, Star Trek, and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, and will be a particularly special outing for Arrow and Legends co-creator Marc Guggenheim, who steps into the director's chair for the first time ever. It's a bold move that can be partially credited to Arrowverse architect Greg Berlanti, who suggested that Guggenheim do something outside of the box for the series.

Marc Guggenheim's 'Jackpot' is based on the Marvel comic book character of the same name