'LX 2048': Film Review

Situated right the Bridgewater Canal, Castlefield is the ultimate spot where Manchester's past meets its present - providing some of the best views the city has to offer.

Every Saturday lunchtime, 24-year-old Ella Durant carries a clothes rail to Piccadilly Gardens.

A RAC Foundation study has found that, on average, people only use their car as little as 4% of the time. This means that it spends a huge 96% of the time parked, and not in use.

Teaching dance classes and mingling with fellow mums on the school run, Louise Elkes has worked hard to move on with her life.

From buffets to bottomless brunches, there's a never-ending appetite for all-you-can-eat and drink deals in Manchester.

Gogglebox stars Dave and Shirley Griffiths have revealed they will return for the show's next series.

Ian Evatt hopes to have defender George Johnston back available for Bolton Wanderers' trip to Oxford United this weekend and overcome the sickness which kept him out of the win over Charlton Athletic.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are the definition of couple goals! Attending a special screening of Marry Me in Los Angeles on Tuesday, the loved up pair put on a glamorous display as they walked the red carpet together. READ: Jennifer Lopez’s $97million property portfolio is out of this worldLooking every inch the blushing bride, Jennifer stepped out in a demure white lace mini dress from the Italian fashion house, Giambattista Valli. Accessorising with a gold floral clutch bag and droplet earrings, the 52-year-old added a stunning pair of crystal-embellished stilettos by Jimmy Choo.  Jennifer gave off bridal vibes in a lace mini dress by Giambattista ValliSporting warm honey highlights, JLo's hair had been blowdried into a sleek, straight style, that elegantly framed her face.

K.J. Yossman Komplizen Film, the German studio behind Princess Diana biopic “Spencer,” have joined The Creatives, an alliance of independent production companies.The alliance was formed to increase the companies’ “collective power in the face of the changing landscape.”Film and TV production outfit Komplizen, which was founded in 1999 by Janine Jackowski and Maren Ade, joins eleven other companies from across the world including Razor and Haut Et Court, the latter of which initiated the collective.The companies work closely together in a number of ways, from sharing information, combining talent and networks and negotiating with common rules to co-production and partnerships.

Jamie Redknapp and his wife Frida have been giving fans some serious holiday envy with their gorgeous honeymoon photos. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the Swedish model uploaded a series of pictures from their glorious getaway in the Maldives.MORE: Inside Jamie Redknapp and wife Frida's luxurious Maldives honeymoon with baby RaphaelThe couple, who tied the knot in October, were accompanied by their three-month-old son Raphael as they stayed at the exquisite 5-star One&Only Reethi Rah resort.WATCH: Jamie Redknapp shares adorable clip of baby Raphael"Lil Raphael managed to clear his schedule to join us on our honeymoon," the doting mum simply remarked in the caption.

Natalie Cassidy had an incredible experience when she appeared in series seven of Strictly Come Dancing back in 2009.But there is one memory from the BBC competition that was particularly upsetting for the EastEnders star. During an appearance on the Ry-Union podcast with host Rylan Clark, 38-year-old Natalie reflected on her time on Strictly – and revealed one distressing interaction that really stood out to her.Natalie – who was partnered up with pro dancer Vincent Simone for the competition – shared: “I was about four stone bigger than I am now. “Vincent was quite little. And I remember one week, it was like, ‘Oh, we are going to do this dance, but you’re going to pick up Vincent.’ And I think about it now and I think, ‘Oh, that was out of order.

A family has been left devastated after a teen was told she has a brain tumour - just months after her step-mum was diagnosed with the exact same condition.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck looked like an absolute dream at the Marry Me premiere, with the pair looking completely loved up.The couple, who reunited last year after first dating in the 2000s, couldn’t look happier as they cuddled up to each other on the red carpet.JLo, who looked gorgeous in a very apt lacy white dress gazed at her beau and held him close as they posed together at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles.Ben, who donned a simple suit, only had eyes for Jen as he kissed her head and placed an arm around her waist as they walked together.The Jenny From The Block hitmaker is starring in the highly-anticipated new rom-com with Owen Wilson, as she plays a popstar who picks a fan out of the crowd to marry after discovering her fiance is cheating on her.

recent apology for using the N-word he also branded himself a victim of a ‘political hit job’.Yes, you could say there is a lot to unpack here.The comedian and commentator’s podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, has been at the centre of intense criticism over the past couple of weeks amid accusations it’s become a breeding ground of Covid ‘misinformation’, with numerous stars including Neil Young and India Arie withdrawing their music from Spotify in protest.Singer Arie also shared a clip of Rogan, 54, using the N-word on the show, which he addressed and apologised for over the weekend, calling it ‘the most regretful and shameful thing I’ve ever had to talk about publicly’. Discussing the recent incident with comic and actor Akaash Singh on Tuesday’s episode, Rogan – whose podcast is housed on Spotify as part of a reported $100million (£73m) exclusive deal – addressed footage of him using the slur after insisting ‘if you stay offline…life goes on as normal’.As he opened the podcast, Rogan said that while the clip of him ‘had always been out there’ and he saw it as a ‘good thing’ it was unearthed, he likened it to ‘a political hit job’.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoThe podcaster said: ‘It’s like this is a political hit job.

supports HTML5 videoAnne-Marie appears to have well and truly recovered from her monumental stage fall at the Brit Awards as she was seen leaving an afterparty in high spirits.The pop singer took an epic stumble during her performance just hours beforehand while exiting a giant red heart leading to some steps on the stage in a moment that left viewers gasping in shock.However, her injury appears to have been minor and she couldn’t hide her smile as she departed a post-show bash in London around the same time a brand new Twitter account popped up in honour of her ill-fated ankle.Yep, her fans work really, really hard!The Voice judge sported a stylish black leather jacket over a racy lace-up top as she was pictured leaving the party, her blonde locks tied back in a slick tight ponytail, not a hair out of place following her tumble.Other stars in attendance at the bash were Courteney Cox, Becky Hill and Laura Whitmore, all looking slightly worse for wear leaving the event. During Tuesday night’s glam event, Anne-Marie had taken to the stage to perform Don’t Play, her collaboration with KSI and Digital Farm Animals, when she lost her footing on a set of steps.Dressed in a short sparkly red dress and ever the pro, the star quickly recovered and continued to sing, with encouraging cheers from the crowd.

Brit Awards 2022.The star returned to Blighty from Los Angeles, where she’s based these days, to collect three awards at the O2 on Tuesday night at a ceremony that decided to ditch gendered categories.Accepting the award for artist of the year, Adele told fans that she ‘understands’ why the academy made the move, while she paid tribute to all her fellow nominees.While accepting the gong she singled out fellow female nominee, rapper Little Simz, for praise and noted ‘I really love being a woman’.The I Drink Wine singer told a packed arena: ‘I want to say a massive congratulations to Little Simz. I’ve got so much love for you.’Adele then went on to pay tribute to Ed Sheeran, Sam Fender and rapper Dave, who were also nominated.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoShe added: ‘Dave, Ed, Sam, I am so proud to be in your company.

Ed Sheeran absolutely smashed it at the Brit Awards 2022, and did it all with his wife Cherry Seaborn by his side.The pair, who usually keep their relationship very private, posed for a rare photo together at the event, with Ed also giving Cherry a kiss before collecting his award for songwriter of the year.So cute!Going up on stage to collect the gong, he also dedicated the award to her.‘My wife Cherry, at the drop of a hat will come to a secluded studio in the middle of nowhere where we’ll just write song after song, thank you, you’re the best,’ he said.The pair, who tied the knot in 2019 and share their daughter Lyra, also posed for a very rare photo and we just love them.Ed opened the show with his hit single Bad Habits, and rock band Bring Me The Horizon joined in for a cheeky collab.Fans were surprised by the unlikely combination but quickly won over by the epic performance.The award-winning songwriter was one of the first to arrive at London’s O2 Arena and it wasn’t hard to spot Ed, with the blue velvet suit he was rocking.Anne-Marie later took to the stage, and although she tripped on her way down she carried on like the true pro that she is.Taking home the honourable album of the year was Adele with her critically-acclaimed 30.Adele was the first superstar to receive an award, as her hit single Easy On Me triumphed in the song of the year category.Brit Awards 2022 winners list: All the stars who won on the nightFans rave over 'unexpected' Ed Sheeran and Bring Me The Horizon collab at Brit Awards 2022Brit Awards 2022: Ed Sheeran, Maya Jama and Ashley Roberts lead red carpet starsAmerican singer Olivia Rodrigo accepted her award for best international song.

Olivia Rodrigo and Sam Fender were among the stars heading straight to celebrate another year of music mayhem at the Brit Awards after parties.It was a wild night, featuring a very unlikely collaboration between Ed Sheeran and Bring Me The Horizon, Anne-Marie styling out a tumble down the steps like an absolute pro, and Mo Gilligan having to apologise after getting a little carried away and dropping an F-bomb on live TV.But, the party didn’t stop there for the stars, with Idris seen heading out of the Soho House after party.The Luther actor, who’s also a musician in his own right, rocked a bright pink Gucci jacket for the occasion, donning sunnies as he made his way out of the party.He had presented the award for the coveted album of the year award, which went to Adele for her record 30.Good 4 U hitmaker Olivia, who scooped up the award for international song of the year, headed to Sam Fender’s after party in what we can only assume is her first time at a British after party in South London and we love that for her.Sam himself, who landed the rock/alternative award, looked to be having a blast as he headed to the after party with his statuette in hand. Sporting a bright pink T-shirt and jacket, the Seventeen Going Under singer looked to be loving the atmosphere and enjoying a well-deserved celebration after his brilliant performance.

Adele delivered a performance of the fan favourite ‘I Drink Wine’ at the BRIT Awards last night (February 8). You can see it in full below.As well as the live performance, her first at the BRITs since 2016’s rendition of ‘When We Were Young’, the singer was among the big winners at last night’s ceremony.Adele took home three trophies on the night: Album Of The Year for ’30’, Song Of The Year for ‘Easy On Me’ and Artist Of The Year.Collecting the Album Of The Year trophy at the end of the night, Adele reflected on the nature of the record, which detailed her experiences of divorce.

America’s Army: Proving Grounds – a free-to-play military shooter made by the U.S. Army in an effort to assist in recruitment – is shutting down after 20 years.With the first entry releasing in 2002, America’s Army is funded and developed by the U.S. Army and takes the team-based tactical shooter into a more realistic direction.

Sam Fender performed his single ‘Seventeen Going Under’ live at last night’s BRIT Awards (February 8) – you can watch his performance below.The North Shields singer/songwriter was one of the stand-out performers at last night’s ceremony at The O2 in London, where he also picked up the award for Alternative/Rock Act.During his acceptance speech, Fender dedicated his award in part to the North East Homeless centre, which provides support to those who are vulnerable and homeless in the north east of England.You can watch Fender’s BRITs acceptance speech below.Massive Congratulations to Sam Fender & the gang, We’re all so proud of yous. Thank You all so much for ya Support in…Posted by NEH North East Homeless on Wednesday, February 9, 2022The artist later performed ‘Seventeen Going Under’, the title track from his acclaimed second album – you can see footage of his performance below.Sam Fender performing 'Seventeen Going Under' at the #BRITs pic.twitter.com/NBluaL9vUE— sam fender files (@samfenderfiles) February 8, 2022Speaking to NME on the red carpet at the BRITs, Fender spoke about the “special experience” of attending this year’s ceremony with his bandmates in tow.“It’s such a special experience this time around because I’ve got the band with us,” he said.