Mickey Rourke reveals bloody gash on his forehead: 'Looks like my skateboarding days are over'

Strictly Come Dancing runner-up John Whaite has revealed he's been left "heartbroken" after the theatre production he was set to star in was axed before he made his West End debut.The Great British Bake Off winner, 32, was set to take to the stage in his debut theatre role as Prince Charming in Andrew Lloyd-Webber's production of Cinderella, but news of the show's axe yesterday left him disappointed.In view of his 308,000 followers, the Strictly star revealed that he had been left "heartbroken" following the announcement.John wrote: "This is heartbreaking news."For me because I was due to take the role of Prince Charming in July, but more so for the current cast, band and production team who have battled through Covid to bring a brilliant new show to the stage.My heart goes out to each and every one of them," he added.Piers Morgan slams Angelina Jolie as she's spotted visiting UkraineThe star went on to add that he is still hopeful to land a 'dream' theatre role in the future.John continued: "I was lucky enough to watch Cinderella in December 2021 and it was one of the most wonderful musicals I've seen in a long time."I was so excited to join the cast, it was a lifelong dream come true, but sadly it isn't to be right now."Who knows what the future will hold - I won't lose hope," John ended the the post.He went on to share a screenshot announcing the closure of the West End play that had debuted last summer.On Sunday it was announced that the show at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in Covent Garden is set to stop production.Carrie Hope, who has been starring as Cinderella, addressed the news on social media.She wrote: "I don't think I have the words."And if I did I would probably be advised not to say them."Sending love to all

Often described as a ‘neo-gothic masterpiece’, Rochdale’s Grade-I listed town hall is considered to be one of the finest municipal buildings in the country. Designed by William Crossland, it opened in 1871 as a symbol of the town’s industrial might - its ornate stylings rivalled only by the Palace of Westminster according to Historic England.

A bare-footed boy of four wearing pyjamas crashed his mother's car in Utrecht, police in the Dutch city have revealed. The child crashed into two parked cars and then coolly left the scene of the accident.

Manchester City used Liverpool's win over Newcastle this weekend to motivate them to three important points at Leeds, giving them confidence going into this week's Champions League trip to Madrid.

Greater Manchester was treated to a largely warm and dry bank holiday weekend, but that could all change this week as heavy cloud and scattered showers are expected to be the picture for the week ahead.

Manchester United's Diogo Dalot has claimed this season has been 'special' for him individually.

Christie Brinkley has a new lease of life - and the potential for new love. The model-turned-entrepreneur has revealed that although she has not been looking for romance, a friend recently made an introduction and she is excited to see "what happens".MORE: Christie Brinkley takes a stand against double standards in powerful statementThat being said, Christie's main passion at the moment is purely professional.

If you’ve already binged Selling Sunset’s season five then you’ll know about Christine Quinn's ongoing drama with the rest of the Selling Sunset cast, Heather and Tarek’s wedding, a new British-Nigerian cast member Chelsea Lazkani and Jason Oppenheim and Chrishell Stause’s relationship. There is a lot more to get excited about because The Oppenheim Group will reunite to discuss all that’s happened in this season.

swimsuit.Ashley Vee – an influencer who is based in California, US – risked a wardrobe malfunction in the plunging one-piece from Fashion Nova.She paired the bright orange cossie with a pair of nude heels that feature transparent panelling.Then for accessories, she went with a nude headscarf and dainty silver jewellery.And finally, the ensemble was complete with summery white nails, fluttery eyelashes and nude lipstick.The look went viral on the retailer's Instagram page, where it garnered more than 10,900 likes.One fashion fan posted a string of heart emojis and gushed: "Wow."Meanwhile, others branded Ashley "beautiful" and "nice".Despite this, others were concerned about how practical the barely-there swimwear would be on the beach.One commenter said: "Well this should leave an interesting tan line."And another pointed out: "May as well be naked."If you're feeling brave enough to replicate Ashley's look, you can buy the Summer Secrets Ultra Thong Swimsuit from Fashion Nova for £20.Be warned though, some reviews have complained that the cossie "doesn't really cover anything".So wear it at your own peril!Fashion Nova is an online fast fashion retail company based in Los Angeles.It mainly sells clothes via Instagram influencers and models – but has also worked with celebrities like Blac Chyna and Christina Milian.In recent months, many of the retailer’s garments have gone viral online. Previously, its unusual "wedgie" shorts made a splash Instagram.The store's “Borat” style bodysuit also left shoppers flabbergasted.

Millwall fan has gone viral for trying to act as a steward during his club's pitch invasion.After the Lions’ 3-0 Championship win over Peterborough to keep their playoff hopes alive, the home fans at The Den stormed the pitch. But one supporter decided that he would try and put an end to matters by marching around the field and trying to usher fervent supporters away.The individual could be seen gesturing to crowd members to remove themselves, before showing off his bare chest and pushing people away.

Hollyoaks star Caroline Koziol has teased her potential return as Katja.Fans of the Channel 4 soap were first introduced to the mysterious character in March last year after she dropped off laptops which Brad King (Tom Benedict Knight), Felix Westwood (Richard Blackwood) and Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas) planned to steal.However, things didn't go to plan and Katja ended up knocking down Maxine Minniver (Nikki Sanderson) while attempting to escape Warren's grasp.She was last seen in the village In December and Caroline, 28, has teased that Katja could be heading back in the near feature.The Polish actress told Daily Star: "I can't say much right now unfortunately but it was amazing because Hollyoaks created an Eastern European character that was so strong and powerful, it wasn't a steroptype. "The people I met on set have become friends for life.

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson had a hilarious reaction to James Milner being given the Man of the Match award against Newcastle on Saturday.The two veterans starred as the Reds secured a narrow 1-0 victory away at St James’ Park in the Premier League. It came after a stunning solo effort by Naby Keita, who took the lead for Liverpool 19 minutes in.

‘Let’s talk about dementia’, which is packed with practical advice from our team members as well as answers to questions we’ve been asked by relatives of those living in our care homes.” The study also found 36 per cent of adults have researched the signs of dementia online.Similarly, 35 per cent admitted they have many questions about the condition but do not know how to get the answers.Of those polled, 39 per cent do not suspect any of their relatives are currently showing symptoms of the condition, but worryingly 66 per cent of those admitted they wouldn’t be able to identify the signs.Half also fear they don’t know enough about the condition to be able to help, while 39 per cent worry they wouldn’t recognise the indications of dementia until it was quite far down the line.It also emerged one in 10 adults suspect a loved one may be showing signs due to their relative being forgetful (59 per cent) and their behaviour significantly changing (43 per cent).Signs they have noticed included general confusion (42 per cent), difficulty concentrating (34 per cent) and struggling to follow a conversation (25 per cent).As a result, 71 per cent of them have sought professional help.The poll, carried out via OnePoll, found 43 per cent of adults have had a loved one diagnosed with dementia.Among the most common indicators their relatives exhibited were memory loss (53 per cent), confusion over times and places (40 per cent) and struggling to do everyday tasks such as counting change.Alzheimer’s Society ambassador Angela Rippon, who is partnering with Care UK to launch the guide, added: “I know first-hand just how families feel when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia."It’s often a confusing time and it’s easy to feel powerless

Kate Garraway made a return to Good Morning Britain on Monday after being forced off the show last week. Viewers are used to seeing the presenter host the Thursday and Friday editions of the ITV news programme alongside Ben Shephard.

Arcade Fire‘s Win Butler and Régine Chassagne, titled ‘L.E.S (Liberté Égalité Sagacité)’.The song opens Kwenders’ new album ‘José Louis And The Paradox Of Love’, which arrived last Friday (April 29). A vibrant nine-and-a-half-minute dance track, it features keys from Chassagne and vocals from Butler, as well as production from American DJ, King Britt.Check out the track, a swirling mix of African-inspired beats, electronica and atmospheric synths, below:‘José Louis And The Paradox Of Love’, released via Arts & Crafts, is Kwenders’ third full-length album, and his first since 2017’s ‘MAKANDA At The End Of Space And Beginning of Time’.

Maluma brought out a special guest for his recent hometown concert in Medellín, inviting Madonna to join him for two songs.The performance took place at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot on Saturday night (April 30), wrapping up with an encore. During this, the artist welcomed various guests onstage, such as Feid, Blessd and Grupo Firme, before he was joined by Madonna.The pair threw it back to the noughties with a performance of Madonna’s 2000 hit ‘Music’, as well as an apt rendition of their 2019 collaborative single ‘Medellín’, lifted from Madonna’s album ‘Madame X’.In footage of the performance (which was also live-streamed on Prime Video) the pop icon can be seen sporting braids and a pink dress, backed by a troupe of bodysuit-clad dancers.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs seem to be teasing two US headline shows with the help of a skywriter and lots of tennis balls.Yesterday (May 1) fans in Los Angeles saw that the band’s name had been written by a skywriter over LA venue The Hollywood Bowl, with Yeah Yeah Yeahs then sharing images on social media.The band then shared a picture of tennis balls arranged to spell “YYY” at New York’s Forest Hill Stadium, with fans assuming the band are teasing a pair of US headline concerts.YEAH LA! ☁️

Facebook and praised director Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis,” which will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month ahead of Warner Bros. releasing the film theatrically on June 24.The “Naked Gun” actress said she saw the movie with her late ex-husband’s longtime pal Jerry Schilling and was impressed by Austin Butler taking on the titular role.“The story is about Elvis and Colonel Parker’s relationship,” Presley wrote. “It is a true story told brilliantly and creatively that only Baz, in his unique artistic way, could have delivered.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefTheatrical box office in mainland China enjoyed a weekend bounce over the May Day holiday and a new market leader, despite a shortage of fresh titles and mounting cinema closures.Romantic comedy “Stay With Me” was the top-scoring new release title with $8.4 million (RMB55.4 million), according to data from Artisan Gateway, a consultancy and research firm. The film about long distance relationships, distributed by Enlight Pictures, deposed “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” which had held the top spot for three previous weekends. U.S.

Giveon has shared new song "Lie Again," a smooth but tortured song about living in ignorance to preserve a relationship. "Don’t tell me baby, I’ve heard enough," he sings with the pain evident in his voice.

Oscar nominee Mickey Rourke revealed on Tuesday that he sustained a painful-looking injury, which left bloody gashes on his forehead.The New York-born, Florida-raised 69-year-old - who boasts 217K Instagram followers - captioned his grisly snap: 'Looks like my skateboarding days are over.'It's unclear if Mickey (born Phillip) was joking considering the only thing he's ever pictured riding is gym equipment and the occasional motorcycle for work. Ouch! Oscar nominee Mickey Rourke revealed on Tuesday that he sustained a painful-looking injury, which left bloody gashes on his forehead The New York-born, Florida-raised 69-year-old - who boasts 217K Instagram followers - captioned his grisly snap: 'Looks like my skateboarding days are over'On March 8, Rourke - a retired boxer - confessed that he's had numerous MRIs due to the amount of concussions he's suffered 'over the years.''Gotta make sure "the head isn't scrambled eggs,"' the Man of God actor wisecracked.