Music world speaks out on impending policing bill vote and right to protest

J. Kim Murphy Lin-Manuel Miranda will not be present at the Academy Awards on Sunday evening. The creative composer has elected against attending the Oscars ceremony at the Dolby Theater “out of caution” after learning that his wife, Vanessa Nadal, has recently tested positive for COVID-19.Miranda revealed his decision through Twitter on Saturday afternoon, adding that he and his children continue to test negative for COVID-19.“This weekend, my wife tested [positive] for COVID.

After Jennifer Love Hewitt‘s character abruptly left Los Angeles during an October 2021 episode of Fox’s 9-1-1 amid difficult postpartum depression struggles, the actress is ready to return and share an impactful story.

A Scots Starstruck contestant has revealed he had a great time on the ITV show - and judge Sheridan Smith even had a wee flirt with him.

the shocking, sudden death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins Friday in Bogotá, Colombia — which authorities say may be tied to drugs — it marks the second time that Grohl has lost one of his beloved bandmates.Last month, before the opening of the Foos’ horror-comedy “Studio 666,” Grohl told The Post just how much he believed in the brotherhood of being in a band. In fact, he said that’s why he never went solo in his career as a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.“You know, I like being in a band, man,” said Grohl, 53. “Like, I don’t know what it would feel like if I walked onstage and I didn’t know the keyboard player, or I didn’t know the drummer, or they were people that were just hired to come out and play these songs.

The Lost City” led the domestic box office on its premier night Friday.The star-studded flick grossed $11.6 million, according to the IMDB’s Box Office Mojo database.The latest Batman reboot followed with $5.5 million Friday and $317 million cumulatively.Indian epic drama “RRR” also premiered, grossing $5.4 million on its opening night.

For the last week we’ve enjoyed temperatures reaching 19C across Greater Manchester – but the warm weather isn’t set to last much longer.

Manchester United are to face a 'big battle' for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to reports.

Ant and Dec were forced to halt Saturday Night Takeaway as viewers noticed several technical issues hitting the family entertainment show. The much-loved ITV show returned to ITV tonight (March 26) after being pulled last week for the Six Nations rugby.

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Saturday, March 26.

Queen’s Jubilee year are being urged: “Make sure you’ve got nothing on that day.” And while many fans of the Royal Family will be dressing up to mark 70 years of Her Majesty’s rule, nudists will be undressing for a specially commissioned cruise on the Thames. The “members-only” naked buffet and booze cruise, taking place during the weekend of celebration for the Queen in June, is being organised by the British Naturism group.

Taika Waititi is poking fun at fellow celebs in Hollywood.

It is very rare for a married couple to be nominated for acting Oscars in the same year, but it has happened four times – including this year!

Prince William and Kate Middleton were spotted packing on the PDA while visiting a Bahamian culinary gathering place. Gathering places are found on every island of the Bahamas, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were treated to some unique culinary delights during their trip to Grand Bahama.

Keira Knightley had a role in one of the biggest Star Wars blockbusters — but she’s not exactly sure who she played! While her memory may not be clear, the rabid fans of the iconic sci-fi films will undoubtedly recall the British beauty taking on Sabé, a handmaiden and body double of Queen Padmé Amidala of Naboo (played by Natalie Portman) in 1999’s Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. “Was I not Padmé?” Keira sincerely asked during a discussion with ComingSoon.net in 2020. “Oh, I was Sabé,” she hilariously corrected herself.

Leaving her mark. Kim Kardashian revealed another one of Pete Davidson‘s tattoo tributes.

Countryfile star filled with tears of emotion.Julia Bradbury has always loved nature and the outdoors, but after her breast cancer diagnosis, it took on a new meaning for her as reconnecting with nature was a vital way for her to heal.She has often invited her followers in on the experience, posting Instagram videos as she takes part in walks - and today was no exception."Had an emotional hike up Mam Tor today in the gorgeous @peakdistrict," she revealed to her 166,000 followers."'Mother Hill' was as welcoming as blue skies are to Skylarks today."It's the 1st time my Mamamou has been up there in more than 40yrs..

Liverpool's momentum, says John Barnes.The Reds are on an impressive run of form and have won their last five Premier League games on the bounce. A 2-0 win over Arsenal at the Emirates earlier this month means Jurgen Klopp's men sit just one point behind pacesetters and reigning Champions Manchester City.Pep Guardiola's outfit could only manage a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace in their last top-flight fixture and also lost 3-2 to Tottenham back in February.

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss out on at least £5million in bonuses at the end of his first season back at Manchester United.The Reds star, 37, took a significant pay cut when re-joining the club from Juventus last summer - with his basic £800,000 weekly wage in Serie A dropping to £450,000-a-week in England. In order to make up the difference, Ronaldo negotiated a number of significant add-ons in his two-year contract.But most of those potential windfalls have already been wiped amid the club’s desperate showing on both the European and domestic fronts.

Manchester City plan to reward Spanish star Rodri with a bumper new deal this summer.The City midfield general still has more than two years left on his existing contract but the club are keen to tie him down and extend his stay further. They propose to open negotiations with the player at the end of the season over an improved deal that would keep him at the Etihad through till June 2026.Rodri, 25, can expect to pick up close to £125,000-a-week going forward - a considerable hike on his current £70,000 weekly wage.

Some of college basketball’s most storied programs were in action Friday night, and their appeal lit up the ratings, easily outdistancing the rest of the programming.

Peter Hook helped unveil a new mural of Joy Division bandmate Ian Curtis in Macclesfield town centre this afternoon (March 26).The bassist and co-founder of New Order cut the ribbon alongside Akse, the Manchester-based street artist who painted the mural, telling those in attendance: “I am actually very honoured to be here, and to do this, because to me it’s about time Ian came home.”The mural, funded by Cheshire East Council, is based on an original photograph taken by Kevin Cummins at The Factory/Russell Club in Hulme, Manchester on 13 July 1979. It adorns a building on Mill Street opposite Macclesfield bus station.Ahead of the unveiling, Curtis said earlier in the week: “I’m watching all the people going down the street and every single one of them is drawn to it.“Some young kids walking down had no idea who he was but now they do. Hopefully they’ll listen to the music and get the gist of what we were trying to do as kids.”Some of Akse’s other recent works include murals of the late British army officer and fundraiser Captain Tom Moore and Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford.He said it was an honour to paint the portrait of Curtis and hoped local people were excited about it.“Although I’ve been working on murals most of my life, it’s still always an incredible feeling to get to the end of the journey – well the end of my journey at least,” Akse said.