Motorcyclist dies in smash on A82 as police issue appeal for information

UK TV industry ire has turned towards Prime Ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak over the sale of Channel 4, with broadcasting union Bectu slamming Sunak’s proposal to push on with privatization.

Dolly Parton approves! The country music icon has nothing but praise for a new rendition of her 1974 hit, «Jolene,» which went viral on a recent episode of . Chapel Hart, a trio of talented songstresses from Mississippi, came out and immediately won over the judges with their enthusiasm, energy and a creative new spin on the classic. The ladies explained that their original song, a tune called «You Can Have Him, Jolene,» is inspired by and an ode to Parton.«We were so inspired by the song 'Jolene,' and we just love the storyline. And we figured, though, from 1973 to 2022, we could not still be fighting over the same man,» singer Danica Hart explained.

Haim sisters were on boisterous form, all dressed in matching leather trousers and throwing semi-ironic bad-ass rock-star poses. Balancing high-decibel showmanship with agreeably nerdy charm, the siblings claimed selling out this iconic London venue was a dream come true. Their parents had even flown in to witness it.

Baz Luhrmann has said he felt “truly blessed” to have had time with Shonka Dukureh, who starred in his Elvis biopic, before her death aged 44. The actress, who played Big Mama Thornton in the film about superstar Elvis Presley, was found dead in a bedroom at her home in Nashville. It was one of her children who found her unresponsive and went to the apartment of a neighbour, who called emergency services.

The rapper 6ix9ine has been sued for trademark infringement and unfair competition by the rapper Six9. Which is slightly confusing, but would be even more so if I was reading this story out loud.

DEALSPulse Music Group has renewed its publishing deal with Brent Faiyaz. “With Brent and [manager] Ty [Baisen], we found kindred spirits”, Pulse co-CEOs Scott Cutler and Josh Abraham say. “They are working towards the highest artistic bar.

A song written by an East Kilbride pensioner more than 40 years ago has inspired a new illustrated book which is raising much-needed cash for children's charity CHAS.

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for parts of Wales as well as South and North West England.

Ricky Martin has spoken out against his nephew’s “hurtful” abuse allegations after the case was dismissed on Thursday 21 July. Earlier this month, the 50 year old’s nephew Dennis Yadiel Sanchez, 21, accused the singer of incest and alleged they’d been in a sexual relationship together for seven months.

Amber Heard has filed an official notice to appeal the outcome of her defamation trial against ex-husband Johnny Depp.The Aquaman star’s legal team submitted the documents on to the Virginia Court of Appeals on Thursday (July 21), stating that the actress intends to appeal the verdict.“We believe the court made errors that prevented a just and fair verdict consistent with the first amendment. We are therefore appealing the verdict,” a spokesperson for Heard said in a statement.“While we realise today’s filing will ignite the Twitter bonfires, there are steps we need to take to ensure both fairness and justice.”A spokesperson for Depp said in a statement: “The jury listened to the extensive evidence presented during the six-week trial and came to a clear and unanimous verdict that the defendant herself defamed Mr Depp in multiple instances.

A "fantastic" and "fun-loving" dad died just days after doctors gave him the all-clear from his cancer diagnosis.

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has welcomed the arrival of Lisandro Martinez from Ajax, despite the Argentina international being expected to provide him with stiff competition for a place in the Reds' starting XI.

Manic Street Preachers have today (July 22) unveiled details of an anniversary release of ‘Know Your Enemy’.The expanded and remastered version of ‘Know Your Enemy’ will be released on September 9 and can be pre-ordered here.The album will be divided into two albums across two disks, ‘Solidarity’ and ‘Door To The River’. The three CD format of the release, also includes a disk of unreleased demos.The album is described as a “radically reimagined” version of their sixth record and has been entirely remixed and reconstructed to form two separate albums as the band originally planned.‘Know Your Enemy’ will be available digitally and as a 3CD boxset, double CD and double album.This deluxe release includes two previously unheard ‘forgotten’ tracks: ‘Studies in Paralysis’ and ‘Rosebud’.

Work to repair a crumbling bridge near Croftamie is to finally begin next month, ten months after the route was shut.

Actress and singer Shonka Dukureh, who starred in the biopic Elvis, has died at the age of 44. She played Big Mama Thornton in the film about superstar Elvis Presley and was found dead in a bedroom at her home in Nashville.

Beyoncé has shared new a capella and instrumental versions of her recent single ‘Break My Soul’ – you can listen to both below.The original track is the first taste of the singer’s seventh studio album ‘RENAISSANCE’, which comes out next Friday (July 29). This week, Bey’s revealed the full tracklist and composer credits for the record.Today (July 22), the pop star has released both a capella and instrumental takes on ‘Break My Soul’. Tune in here:Released last month, Beyoncé’s dance-influenced comeback tune samples the songs ‘Show Me Love’ by Robin S and ‘Explode’ by Big Freedia.

Eurovision Song Contest would be, but a Thursday night acoustic set on the Microlight Stage at Barn on the Farm, a diminutive independent music festival just outside Gloucester, must be pretty close. The stage itself is essentially a corrugated iron shed with a side missing. The crowd numbers no more than 250 people (they’re early, mind – several thousand will accumulate through the weekend), most of whom would admit to being a little cold.

Ricky Martin has spoken out for the first time since the withdrawal of a lawsuit by his nephew, which accused him of sexual assault.Yesterday (July 21), a judge dismissed the temporary restraining order against Martin after his accuser asked to have the case dropped.The singer’s 21-year-old nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez, was previously granted a restraining order against Martin after accusing him of sexual abuse. According to attorneys for Martin, Sanchez asked to have the case dismissed in a Puerto Rican court today (July 21) and his request was obliged.“The accuser confirmed he was satisfied with his legal representation in the matter.

This is a charming and dazzling exhibition, featuring not just 24 of Wilding’s rarely or never before seen photographs of the Queen, but close-up views of the jewellery Her Majesty wore for the portraits. There is the Vladimir Tiara with its Bendick’s Mints sized emeralds, made for the Grand Duchess of Russia in 1874 and sold by her daughter to Queen Mary in 1921; Queen Mary’s Dorset Bow Brooch, presented to her by the people of Dorset in 1893 and The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara that was presented to Princess Mary of Teck (later Queen Mary) which became one of our current Queen’s more recognisable tiaras after its appearance on British Commonwealth coinage and banknotes. There is the 1911 Delhi Durbar emerald necklace with its centre-piece diamond, which was cut from the Cullinan diamond, then the world’s largest ever diamond which was split into nine smaller ones and countless shards.

Starcrawler have released their new single ‘Stranded’. Check it out below, along with our interview with frontwoman Arrow De Wilde.Announced last month alongside its title track, ‘She Said’ is the Los Angeles band’s third album but their first for a major label. ‘Stranded’ follows the title track and the release of the album’s first single ‘Roadkill’ in May.“It’s not just a hard rock, banger type of song like we normally make,” De Wilde told NME of ‘Stranded’.

Netflix‘s upcoming K-drama The Glory, written by Descendants Of The Sun writer Kim Eun-sook.The streaming service announced today (July 22) in a statement to Korean news outlet Star News the final cast line-up for the forthcoming thriller series; The Glory follows the story of a former victim of brutal school violence seeking to exact revenge on her bullies after taking up a job as a homeroom teacher at an elementary school where her bully’s child is a student, as translated by Soompi.Veteran actress Song Hye-kyo (Now, We Are Breaking Up) will star as vengeful protagonist Moon Dong-eun, with Lee Do-hyun (Beyond Evil, Hotel Del Luna) set to star alongside her as male lead Joo Yeo-jung, described as a man who puts on a cheerful facade in order to hide a complicated secret.Lim Ji-yeon (Rose Mansion) has also been cast as Park Yeon-jin, the series’ main antagonist who was at the forefront of Dong-eun’s traumatic school experiences. Yeom Hye-ran, on the other hand, will star as Kang Hyun-nam, a victim of domestic violence and a protective mother who approaches Dong-eun with an offer.