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STV has upped its majority stake in Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back indie Rumpus Media and reaped the rewards of the recent deal with Patrick Melrose maker Two Cities, as the Scottish outfit posted a profit and revenue boost.

It's Scottish Cup semi-final draw night as all remaining teams in the competition get ready for a Hampden day out.

Despite the Platt family being a cornerstone of Weatherfield, Jack P. Shepherd is never certain about his future on Coronation Street. The actor shared, "I get a year's contract now, and it runs out this year," adding with a hint of uncertainty, "They might not continue it, they might go with someone else." At 37 years old, Jack P.

Lorraine Kelly found herself a tad red-faced after she accidentally dropped a cheeky word on Good Morning Britain during her regular appearance.The 64-year-old telly favourite was in the midst of a lively chat with Susanna Reid and Ed Balls about her upcoming guests on Monday, March 10, when the naughty term just slipped out. Buzzing about Sir David Suchet's visit to her show, thanks to Agatha Christie's latest page-turner, Lorraine gushed: "Sir David Suchet is coming in and I just wondered, you know what he makes....

Idlewild have announced a UK headline tour for later this year – you can find all the details below.The Scottish band are due to hit the road in the autumn, with the trek kicking off in Newcastle on October 10. From there, they’ll head to Leeds, Wolverhampton, Cambridge, Bristol, London and Manchester.In December, Idlewild will return to Scotland to play two further shows in Aberdeen and Glasgow.“Live in 2025! We’re very happy to be heading on tour later this year, stopping by some of our favourite cities and venues, with a final night at the Barrowland Ballroom in December,” the group wrote on social media.Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT this Friday (March 14) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Screen and stage veteran Sir Ian McKellen urges young gay actors to come out, liking their situation to star footballers in the UK premier league.

Just as former political leaders are constantly asked about current events, so previous James Bond actors being interviewed about new projects can set their watch to when they’ll be asked who should follow in their footsteps and play the next 007.

The Traitors would remember their time on the back-stabbing, murder mystery Peacock game show as a time of stress. But not Dolores Catania. After all, she is used to being on .“It was the most peaceful thing I've had in eight years,” she tells Glamour about her time in Scotland competing in the game.

Coming off an original-film heavy February, Netflix has a mix of classics, theatrical releases and original projects arriving in March 2025.

In a surprising turn of events, Georgia Toffolo, affectionately known as Toff, recently left fans gobsmacked by revealing that she and her fiance James Watt had secretly eloped and said 'I do' in an intimate ceremony.The newlyweds then promptly jetted off to the Scottish highlands for their honeymoon, with Toff giving her Instagram followers a sneak peek at her travel ensemble. For the journey, Toff chose Karen Millen's Compact Wool Look Milano Knit Round Sleeve Midaxi Dress - a perfect blend of comfort, warmth, and style.

EXCLUSIVE: Mark Gatiss is suitably on-trend with Bookish. He created and stars in the upcoming series as Gabriel Book, an eccentric bookshop owner and expert sleuth who helps the police solve tricky cases. The show has contained stories – one crime plays out over two episodes –and there are lighthearted elements and something comforting about the cluttered antiquarian bookshop, situated in a picture-perfect historic London lane. There is pre-launch buzz and international buyers have already started snapping up the series.

Robbie Williams has asked Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus to perform a duet with him during one of the stops of his forthcoming tour.The ‘Rock DJ’ hitmaker is set to embark on a massive tour across the UK, Ireland and Europe starting this summer with the first date of the run taking place in Edinburgh on May 31.While appearing as a guest on McManus’ Afternoons show on BBC Radio Scotland, Williams surprised the Scottish Pop Idol winner by inviting her to perform with him during the first stop of his string of live dates.“Would you like to come and sing with me in Edinburgh?,” Williams asked, to which McManus replied: “What, sorry? What was that?”. The ‘Angels’ singer then repeated the question, with McManus responding: “Is this a joke? For goodness sake, yes!” Williams then replied to the former singing show winner (she won Pop Idol back in 2003) “Let’s do it.

Calvin Harris has been teasing new material – dropping a snippet from a new country track. Check it out below.The teaser was shared on Instagram last night (March 5) and is called ‘Smoke The Pain Away’.The brief clip sees the musician and DJ inside a studio, playing an intricate guitar melody and singing a reflective country-inspired verse.

Banksy’s ‘Crude Oil (Vettriano)’ painting – which was once owned by Blink 182‘s Mark Hoppus – has sold for £4.3million at auction.Hoppus acquired the rare and entirely hand-painted piece by the British artist and activist back in 2011.“This painting has meant so much to us and been such an amazing part of our lives, and now I’m excited for it to be out there in the world, seen by as many as possible. Go get ‘em.

EXCLUSIVE: Wattpad Webtoon Studios is building out in Europe with the hire of Mar Vila Barcelo.

Rod Stewart's family has expanded once again as he revels in the joy of becoming a grandad for the fourth time.The legendary Scottish singer, 79, who is wed to Penny Lancaster, is dad to eight children.This includes his son Liam, whose family just grew by one more with the arrival of his second child alongside his spouse, Nicole. On Instagram, the couple were thrilled to share an adorable snapshot of their newest edition, snuggled next to their 21-month-old son Louie.

When it comes to living in Scotland, every Scot has their own favourite location in the country to live in. While some enjoy the hustle and bustle of city living, others prefer a more simpler existence nestled in a cosy village in the beautiful Scottish countryside.

Edwyn Collins has announced details of his final-ever UK tour, scheduled for this autumn. Find all the details below.The Scottish musician, producer and former Orange Juice frontman is set to hit the road for ‘The Testimonial Tour – A Last Lap Around The UK’ this September.

A rare Banksy artwork, hand-painted by the elusive street artist and owned by musician Mark Hoppus, heads to auction on Tuesday with a price estimate of up to $6.35 million.“Crude Oil (Vettriano)” is Banksy’s re-imagining of the 1992 painting “The Singing Butler” by Scottish artist Jack Vettriano, whose death was announced on Monday.It depicts Vettriano’s butler serenading a dancing couple on a beach, with Banksy’s addition of a sinking oil liner and two figures in hazmat suits moving a barrel of toxic waste in the background.The painting, bought by the co-founder of pop-punk band blink-182 Hoppus and his wife Skye in 2011, is being offered at Sotheby’s London “Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction”, with an estimate of $3.81 million – $6.35 million.“It was first exhibited in (Banksy’s) landmark exhibition in Notting Hill in 2005, which really propelled him into the public sphere,” Mackie Hayden-Cook, specialist, contemporary art at Sotheby’s, told Reuters.“It’s rare for a work of this quality to come to market, and this one really has all the best ingredients. A fabulous owner, it’s hand-painted, impeccable exhibition history, and its subject is more urgent now than ever before.”Speaking before news of Vettriano’s death, she linked Banksy’s decision to re-imagine his work to the parallels between the two artists at the time.“Like Banksy, you have a really, really popular artist that is loved by the masses and appreciated by many.

Lucy Halliday (Blue Jean) has been tapped as a lead opposite Chase Infiniti and Ann Dowd in The Handmaid’s Tale sequel The Testaments for Hulu.

No stranger to speaking her mind, ITV's Lorraine Kelly couldn't hide her horror while discussing a cringe-worthy gaffe from the 2025 Oscars on her show. Adrien Brody was on his way to snag his Best Actor trophy for The Brutalist when he suddenly realized he hadn't ditched his chewing gum.