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Tax system in Scotland not fit for future and needs to be redesigned, new report claims

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.

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Jack Johnson announces ‘Meet The Moonlight’ 2022 Australian and New Zealand tour

Jack Johnson has announced he’ll be embarking on a run of Australian and New Zealand shows later this year.The tour comes in support of his latest album ‘Meet The Moonlight’, which arrived last Friday (June 24). It’ll see Johnson and his band arrive in Australia in late November, playing shows in Perth, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, before heading to New Zealand’s Auckland and Napier.He’ll be supported by Emily Wurramara and Ziggy Alberts for the Australian dates, with The Black Seeds joining him in New Zealand.Tickets for the shows go on sale Friday July 1 at 10am local time, and will be available to purchase here.A post shared by Jack Johnson (@jackjohnson)It’ll be the first time the singer has visited Australia since 2019’s Byron Bay Bluesfest, and his first New Zealand shows since 2017.‘Meet The Moonlight’ marks Johnson’s eighth studio album and his first LP release in five years.

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Lorde brings out Arlo Parks and Clairo for ’Stoned At The Nail Salon’ at Glastonbury 2022

Lorde brought out Arlo Parks and Clairo as special guests during her Glastonbury 2022 headline set. Watch the clip below.The New Zealand pop-star was performing on the pyramid stage, Sunday (June 26).

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Lorde gives impassioned speech about Roe v. Wade at Glastonbury 2022

Lorde gave an impassioned speech about Roe v. Wade being overturned during her Pyramid Stage set at Glastonbury 2022 tonight (June 26).The New Zealand pop star was performing as the final act before Kendrick Lamar headlines the final day of this year’s festival.At the end of ‘Secrets From A Girl (Who’s Seen It All)’, Robyn’s pre-recorded closing monologue did not play over the PA. Instead, Lorde spoke to the crowd, referencing the US Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn the landmark abortion ruling Roe v.

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Cricket fans marvel as crowd create monster beer snake during England match

England and New Zealand has been, some fans still needed beer to entertain themselves at Headingley.Or more specifically, empty beer glasses, as supporters clubbed together to create a massive 'beer snake' in the stands. And amid another entertaining day of action on the field on Sunday, their efforts certainly found favour with those off it.

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Sharon Stone Recalls Suffering 9 Miscarriages After Peta Murgatroyd Reveals Pregnancy Losses

Opening up. Sharon Stone revealed that she’s suffered nine miscarriages over the years after Dancing With the Stars pro Peta Murgatroyd detailed her own recent pregnancy losses.

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The Chase's Jenny Ryan slams social media troll after nasty comment about her

The Chase has fired back at a social media troll after they made a nasty comment about her during an episode.The quiz supremo, known as "The Vixen" on the ITV show, was responding to a tweet aimed her way by the troll on Wednesday afternoon.In the nasty comment, the user mentioned Jenny, writing: "Jenny the banterless does stand up comedy.

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Greenwich, Rialto Team on U.S. Rights to ‘My Donkey, My Lover & I’ With ‘Call My Agent!’ Star Laure Calamy (EXCLUSIVE)

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentNew York-based distributor Greenwich Entertainment and Rialto Distribution have teamed up to picked up U.S. rights to Caroline Vignal’s “My Donkey, My Lover & I,” a heartwarming French romantic comedy headlined by “Call My Agent” breakout star Laure Calamy.The company was co-created by Ed Arentz, co-founder and former managing director of Music Box Films, and Edmondo Schwartz, co-founder of Cohen Media Group, in September 2017 with the goal of handling high-end theatrical movies.Sold by Playtime, “My Donkey, My Lover & I” was part of Cannes 2020’s official selection and went on to be nominated for eight César Awards, earning best actress for Calamy.

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Taika Waititi Admits He Stole From ‘The Hobbit’ Set: ‘I Have Never Talked To Peter Jackson About This’

Taika Waititi had a secret to tell on Wednesday’s “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”.

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‘Spiderhead’ Actor Sam Delich Joins Jesse Spencer-Starring Disney+ Australia Drama ‘Last Days Of The Space Age’

EXCLUSIVE: Australian actor Sam Delich, who is currently appearing in Netflix’s Joseph Kosinski feature Spiderhead, has landed a major recurring role on Disney+’s comedy-drama series Last Days of the Space Age.

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Studiocanal CEO Anna Marsh Named Distributor of the Year at CineEurope

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentStudiocanal CEO Anna Marsh has been named International Distributor of the Year at CineEurope, the exhibition conference which is taking place this week in Barcelona. Andrew Sunshine, president of CineEurope organizer Film Expo Group, said Marsh “defines what an executive is and is well respected throughout our industry.”“Anna is a natural leader who has helped take Studiocanal — the European leader in the production and distribution of features films and TV series — to the next level and could not be more deserving of this award,” continued Sunshine.Laura Houlgatte, CEO of UNIC, the international guild of exhibitors, pointed that Studiocanal “remains a crucial partner of European cinema exhibition and has shown itself to be fully committed to bring the best of European films to the big screen.” Marsh, a New Zealand-born executive who graduated from the prestigious French business school HEC and began her career working in sales at Tele Images Productions and TF1 International, joined Studiocanal in 2008 as VP of international sales.

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New PlayStation Plus launches in Europe – here are the biggest games available

PlayStation Plus tiered system has launched in its last regions today (June 23) – find out the biggest games you can play here.The Essential, Extra and Premium tiers offer a number of differing benefits that stack the higher players go, with each now available in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.Essential subscribers get the current PlayStation Plus offerings, whilst Extras will also get a number of PS4 and PS5 games, with Premium subscribers getting game trials and classic games on top of that.Sony also noted today that a number of PAL-based regions will get NTSC support for a “majority” of their classic game library, meaning players will be able to choose between 50Hz and 60Hz display settings.We’ve compiled a list of some of the most notable games from each platform available in Europe today for subscribers, but you can easily find the full list per platform here.

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Billie Eilish announces Asian tour dates for August 2022

Billie Eilish has added another leg to her ‘Happier Than Ever’ world tour, announcing six tour dates in Asia this August.The shows, announced today (June 23), will mark Eilish’s first-ever headlining shows in the continent. The singer had previously performed in Singapore, Tokyo and Osaka in 2018 as part of the Laneway and Summer Sonic festivals respectively.The new dates will take Eilish to cities across the Philippines, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Japan.

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‘Titanic’: Remastered Version Set For Theatrical Release In Time For Valentine’s Day 2023

EXCLUSIVE: To celebrate the 25th anniversary of James Cameron’s Titanic, the multiple Oscar winner and box office phenomenon has been set for a fresh theatrical release just in time for Valentine’s Day next year. A remastered version will be available in cinemas in 3D 4K HDR and high-frame rate with Disney releasing internationally beginning February 10, 2023, Deadline has confirmed. Paramount has domestic rights and is expected to also set its date in the coming days.

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The Saturdays singer Mollie King pregnant with first child: ‘We’re absolutely over the moon’

The Saturdays star Mollie King has announced that she’s expecting her first child, sharing a picture of her baby bump on social media.The singer, who’s engaged to England cricketer Stuart Broad, uploaded a black-and-white photo of her and her fiancé to reveal their pregnancy news.‘Stuart and I are so so happy to share that we’re expecting a baby later this year! We’re absolutely over the moon,’ she wrote in the caption.Messages of congratulations have poured in for the couple from their celebrity friends and fans, with her The Saturdays bandmate Rochelle Humes writing: ‘Best news ever.’‘This is so beautiful congratulations darling,’ The Only Way Is Essex star Jessica Wright said in her message to the BBC Radio 1 presenter.On January 1 2021, Mollie, 35, revealed that she and Stuart, 35, were engaged, sharing a post on social media as she showed off her dazzling diamond ring.‘A thousand times yes! I still can’t believe it, the most magical start to the new year! I can’t wait to spend all my years with you @stuartbroad,’ she wrote at the time. The cricketer shared the same romantic image, adding: ‘The best way to start 2021 @mollieking’.Earlier this month, Mollie wished Stuart and his England cricket teammates luck in the first test of the summer against New Zealand.‘I’m so excited to come and watch you do what you love and cheer you on!’ she wrote alongside a selfie of them together.‘Enjoy every minute out there.

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Natalie Portman on Bulking up for Thor: ‘I Was Asked to Get as Big as Possible’

SNL. But for her upcoming role as (Jane Foster plus hammer plus powers) in Thor: Love and Thunder, she was asked for the first time in her career to add muscle to her frame, and the physical change affected her mentally as well.“On Black Swan, I was asked to get as small as possible,” Portman , reflecting on the role—a ballerina—that netted her an Oscar. “[For Thor], I was asked to get as big as possible.

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Mura Masa shares new up-tempo bop ‘hollaback bitch’

Mura Masa has released a brand new single, ‘hollaback bitch’ – you can check it out below.The Guernsey musician’s latest track – which features Shygirl and Channel Tres – is the latest preview of his upcoming third album, ‘demon time’, which is set to be released on September 16 via Polydor Records.The follow-up to 2020’s ‘R.Y.C.’ will also feature previously released tracks, ‘blessing me’ (with Pa Salieu and Skilliben), ‘2gether’ and ‘bbycakes’ (with Lil Uzi Vert, PinkPantheress and Shygirl).Combining elements of house, early 2000s R&B and vogue culture, as well as a slick rap verse from LA-based artist Channel Tres, you can check out ‘hollaback bitch’ below:Besides releasing the fresh club single, Mura Masa has also revealed the tracklist for ‘demon time’.In addition to the aforementioned singles, the album will also feature fresh cuts like ‘up all week’ featuring Slowthai, ‘slomo’ with Tohji and Midas The Jagaban and ‘blush’ with Leyla.Check out the tracklist for ‘demon time’ below:Mura Masa is currently in the midst of a summer tour that will include performances at All Points East and this weekend’s Glastonbury.

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Jack Leach has had tough start to summer but is no stranger to battling adversity

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Kate Bush calls resurgence of Running Up That Hill 'shocking' but 'special' after Stranger Things success

Kate Bush has described the recent surge in popularity of her track Running Up That Hill as "very special".The singer, 63, spoke with Emma Barnett on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour where she spoke about her song which is now number one in the UK charts following its inclusion in the fourth series of Stranger Things. Kate said it is "very special" that a new young audience had discovered her song and she told Radio 4 listeners that since the Netflix show aired it had been an "exciting" but also "shocking" time. READ MORE: Kate Bush today as Stranger Things pushes her 1985 hit Running Up That Hill back up charts Bond Girl Ana de Armas goes for a full Marilyn Monroe blonde makeover She said: "It’s just extraordinary.

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‘The Day The Music Died’ Documentary About Don McLean’s ‘American Pie’ Gets Trailer, Oscar-Qualifying Run & Paramount+ Premiere Date

EXCLUSIVE: Paramount+ announced today that its documentary The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean’s “American Pie” will premiere exclusively on the streamer on July 19th, both in the U.S. and internationally, where the service is available. The film will also get an Academy-qualifying run in Los Angeles and New York City starting on July 8th, screening in Showcase Cinemas and associated theaters globally on July 14th and 17th.

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Sex worker takes man to court after he 'thought it was funny' to allege she had AIDS

OnlyFans model had AIDS in an attempt to destroy her livelihood, she claims. The man, from Dunedin, New Zealand, was granted interim name suppression, but appeared before the Dunedin District Court this afternoon, June 22, after pleading guilty to three charges under the Harmful Digital Communications Act.His victim, Lisa Lewis, said the torrent of abuse was “the most defaming and slanderous thing anyone’s ever said about me”.READ MORE: Ultra-rare megamouth shark found washed up dead on beach – and no one knows how“I believe he wanted to destroy me and my income,” she added.“He didn’t destroy me but he did humiliate me.”The model, who described herself as an “OnlyFans online creator porn actress”, gained notoriety for a bikini-clad pitch invasion during an All Blacks rugby match back in 2006.The defendant wrote a slew of false articles about Ms Lewis to harm her reputation.In the first article, written in June 2018, he suggested she had been employed to provide sexual services to elderly war veterans.In another a year later, the 33-year-old wrote that Ms Lewis was living in a state house while providing commercial sexual services.The next day, he wrote that Ms Lewis had been arrested and charged by police, attaching a pixelated courtroom photo of a similar-looking woman to dupe readers into thinking it was her.None of these stories about Ms Lewis were true at all.

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Lorde Opens Up About ‘Painful’ & ‘Incredible Feeling’ Of ‘Solar Power’ Release

Lorde had a lot to process following the release of her third studio album, Solar Power.

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RuPaul Announces Premiere Date For Season 2 Of Drag Race Down Under

We finally have a premiere date for the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under. Stan on Tuesday announced that the sophomore edition of the series with drag queens from Australia and New Zealand will premiere on Saturday July 30, 2022. While details of the production are a tightly guarded secret, here’s what we know about Season 2 of the Down Under edition of the Emmy award winning international franchise.In March 2022, after wrapping up the shooting of the second season in New Zealand, RuPaul had described the queens from Down Under as “ratchet”. The first season was criticised for its low production values and RuPaul in an interview on The Graham Norton Show revealed, things hadn’t been upsized for season two. Fellow guest and actor Benedict Cumberbatch asked RuPaul how different were the Down Under queens.

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Why 'exhausted' Princess Diana 'blubbed my eyes out' at William's christening

Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, was always destined to be king, with even his birth setting him apart from other members of the royal family. Upon arriving on 21 June 1982, the young prince was the first direct heir to the throne to have been born in a hospital - on this occasion within the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s in London.

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RuPaul’s Drag Race Downunder Season 2 Premiere Date Announced

< 1 min read The news we’ve all been waiting for, the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race Downunder will premiere globally on Saturday 30 July 2022.

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KJ Apa reveals he wants to return to his homeland New Zealand after wrapping on Riverdale

Riverdale wraps up its sixth season next month, with their seventh and final season arriving in 2023, with star KJ Apa already making plans for his post-Riverdale life.The 24-year-old actor was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, and starred in a New Zealand soap opera dubbed Shortland Street before landing the role of Archie Andrews on The CW's Riverdale following a global talent search.Apa revealed to US Weekly during The CWupfronts in May that he plans on returning to New Zealand later this year... and he wants to convince partner Clara Berry to move there permanently with their eight-month sonSasha Vai Keneti Apa. Post-Riverdale:Riverdale wraps up its sixth season next month, with their seventh and final season arriving in 2023, with star KJ Apa already making plans for his post-Riverdale life Convince:Apa revealed to US Weekly during The CW upfronts in May that he plans on returning to New Zealand later this year...

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KJ Apa Reveals What He'll Do After 'Riverdale' Ends

KJ Apa is opening up about what’s ahead for him after Riverdale ends.

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Riverdale’s KJ Apa Might ‘Convince’ Clara Berry to Move to New Zealand: ‘I Want My Son to Know His Family’

Now leaving Riverdale, next stop … New Zealand? KJ Apa revealed he’s planning to visit home later this year — and the actor just might need to convince partner Clara Berry to make their vacation a little more permanent.

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Studiocanal Acquires Benelux Distribution Banner Dutch Filmworks (EXCLUSIVE)

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentStudiocanal has acquired a majority stake in Dutch FilmWorks, a leading film production and distribution company operating in Benelux.Launched in 1998, Dutch FilmWorks produces and distributes 25 films each year, and has built up a library of over 900 Dutch and international films, including the popular family franchise “The Claus Family.” The acquisition of Dutch FilmWorks is part of Studiocanal’s aim to consolidate its pipeline of premium European content with international potential.Owned by Vivendi-backed Canal+ Group, Studiocanal already operates in all four major European markets — France, U.K., Germany and Spain — as well as in Australia and New Zealand. The banner also produces more than 200 hours of TV series each year at an international level, either in-house with Studiocanal Original, or through its network of European production labels, including Germany’s Tandem Productions, the U.K.’s RED Production Company, the U.K.’s Urban Myth Films and SunnyMarch TV, Spain’s Bambu Producciones or Scandinavia’s SAM Productions.

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Kate Bush looks set for another week at number one with ‘Running Up That Hill’

Kate Bush looks set to achieve another week at number one with ‘Running Up That Hill’ following its recent inclusion in Stranger Things.According to The Official Charts Company, Bush is on track for a second week at number one, followed by Harry Styles’ at number two with ‘As It Was’ and LF System’s ‘Afraid To Feel’ at number three.Elsewhere in the singles charts as it stands is Drake with three potential new entries following the release of his surprise album, ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ last week. Last week, ‘Running Up That Hill’ was the most streamed track on the planet and reached Number One on both the Spotify charts in the UK and the US after earning 57million streams in just one week.As well as being Number One now in the UK, it’s also Number One in Australia, New Zealand and Switzerland. In the US, it’s currently Number Four in the main chart and Number One on the Billboard Global 200 chart, making it Bush’s biggest ever hit in America 37 years after its original release.In a new statement about the news on Friday (June 17), Bush said of the news: “The Duffer Brothers have created four extraordinary series of Stranger Things in which the child actors have grown into young adults.“In this latest series the characters are facing many of the same challenges that exist in reality right now.

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Playboy model has boob implants removed after suffering from 'Breast Implant Illness'

Playboy model has opened up about the debilitating symptoms she has suffered that she blames her boob job for- she now warns women from going under the knife.Sarah Harris, 29, from New Zealand, who used to pride herself on her plastic chest, is now celebrating that she has had the implants removed and is learning to embrace her natural bosom.The Instagram influencer and model, who has posed for the likes of Playboy, claimed that she was in “denial” about her health being negatively impacted by her cosmetically enhanced breasts - and it took her five years to realise.She even felt like she would lose her identity and looks if she did not have big boobs any longer.Back when she was 21, Sarah had a benign lump removed from her chest which left her with an asymmetric breast, one being an A cup and the other a D.Years later in 2017, she got some new implants in Thailand - but things started to go downhill for the stunning model.She started to notice her full body was coming out in a rash and clumps of her hair started to fall out - Sarah even experienced chronic fatigue which made it hard to get out of bed.“I ended up having every test under the sun to try to find out what was going on. And they told me I had IBS and auto-immune issues and all these different things that just keep coming up inconclusive.“I just kept thinking no, it can’t be that.

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James Wade given 'The Mop' nickname as England progress at World Cup of Darts

darts career, but that could be about to change if England teammate Michael Smith gets his way. The duo are playing together at the World Cup of Darts in Germany and made an impressive start to the tournament with a 5-1 win over the Czech Republic on Friday night. It was clear the pair enjoyed playing together and, with Smith’s heavy scoring combined with Wade’s finishing ability, they look to be the perfect match.

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Jesy Nelson begs fans for help and offers reward as her dog runs away from home

Jesy Nelson has asked her fans for help after her dog Oscar ran away from home, with the former Little Mix star offering a reward. The 31-year-old posted two pleading comments on her Instagram story alongside pictures of her adorable pup.The star wrote above the first one: "Anyone in and around Brentwood please help me find my dog Oscar.