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supports HTML5 videoJohnny Depp joked that he was available for ‘birthdays, bar mitzvahs and wakes’ as he returned to the MTV VMAs 2022.The Pirates of the Caribbean actor – who recently won his defamation trial against Amber Heard – was rumored to be making a surprise appearance at the ceremony, held at the Prudential Centre in Newark, New Jersey, on Sunday night.However, the 59-year-old did not grace the red carpet, instead popping up in a series of virtual appearances as the MTV Moonman mascot.In one brief clip, airing only on TV, he could be heard saying: ‘I needed the work’.Meanwhile, in another, he jokingly offered up his services to viewers at home, in case they were of any interest.‘I just want you guys to know that I’m available for birthdays, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, weddings, wakes, any old thing you need…‘Oh, I’m also a dentist.’Depp recently returned to a film set following the end of his highly-publicized trial – with official pictures released of his upcoming stint as King Louis XV in French period drama, Jeanne Du Barry.As well as this, it was also announced that he will be directing a biopic about painter and sculptor Amedeo Modigliani, marking his comeback to filmmaking for the first time in 25 years.Elsewhere, the star-studded ceremony featured a string of surprises, including an appearance by Taylor Swift herself, who then proceeded to drop the news of her upcoming album, which will be released in October.Music icon Fergie also graced the stage with her presence for a bombshell performance of Glamorous and First Class, alongside Jack Harlow.As you do.Nicki Minaj, who was hosting the bash beside Harlow and LL Cool J took home the coveted video vanguard award, and blessed us all with an incredible

P Nation was reportedly raided last week by the country’s labour ministry amid investigations into the death of a construction worker who was dismantling a Psy ‘Summer Swag’ concert set.South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labour released a statement on August 25 sharing that its Gangwon Province branch office had raided the southern Seoul headquarters of P Nation, the label and agency founded by ‘Gangnam Style’ singer Psy, along with its subcontractors that day, per a report by The Korea Times. The raid was conducted as part of the ministry’s investigation into the death of a construction worker who was hired to work on Psy’s ‘Summer Swag’ concert in Gangneung, Gangwon Province on July 30. The unnamed worker, a Mongolian man in his twenties, fell from a height while dismantling the concert’s set the day after the event.

MTV VMAs brought some of the biggest names in music to the stage at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Sunday. From exciting performances to powerful speeches, this year's VMAs were a celebration of joy.Featuring a trio of hosts that included LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow, the high-energy gala was pulsing with energy and enthusiasm as some of the biggest names in music took the stage — both to perform their massive hit singles and to accept some of the night's top honors.As usual the slew of musical artists delivering TV debuts of their latest hits provided most of the night's biggest highlights, alongside a few artists making their big returns to the VMAs stage for the first time in years.Here's a look at some of the biggest performances and most memorable moments from Sunday's big show.Harlow opened the show with a performance of «First Class,» delivered inside an airplane set. Dressed as a flight attendant, Harlow was flanked by seated celebrities on both sides, including Lil Nas X, Avril Lavigne, Chloe Bailey, Jimmy Fallon, Saucy Santana and Becky G. The 24-year-old singer then surprised the crowd when he brought out Fergie.

Leonardo DiCaprio is spending the afternoon with some friends.

Mariah Carey is enjoying a day out with her boyfriend Bryan Tanaka.

Riding high on a just released hit duet with Elton John, Britney Spears dropped even more new audio today lashing out at her parents and others for the restrictive conservatorship held her captive under for over a decade.

A woman was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after getting stuck in a Metrolink tunnel. Police say the driver lost her way after she had 'too many drinks and followed her sat nav'.

There will be a full weekend closure of the M56 between junctions 5 and 7 this week for final upgrade work. The motorway will be shut between 9pm on Friday September 9 and 6am on Monday September 12.

CMU’s Andy Malt and Chris Cooke review key events in music and the music business from the last week, including the claims of racism that saw ‘virtual’ rapper FN Meka dropped by Universal’s Capitol label, and the controversy surrounding the discovery that digital processes have been used by a supposedly analogue reissues label for more than a decade.SUBSCRIBE TO SETLISTListen to Setlist and sign up to receive new episodes for free automatically each week through any of these services…Acast | Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | audioBoom | CastBox | Deezer | Google Podcasts | iHeart | Mixcloud | RSS | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneInSTORIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK• Capitol drops ‘virtual’ rapper FN Meka after claims of racism• Human voice of ‘AI’ rapper FN Meka says he was cut out of the project• FN Meka spokesperson Anthony Martini quits project, admits there was less AI involved than claimed• Audiophile label sued over misleading statements regarding its mastering processALSO MENTIONED• Michael Jackson’s nephew says Harry Styles cannot be the ‘new king of pop’• Capitol Drops ‘Virtual Rapper’ FN Meka After Backlash Over Stereotypes (New York Times)• This robot rapper and 9m following on TikTok.

Thania Garcia That’s a wrap on the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards! Sunday night’s show kicked off with a bang as co-host Jack Harlow surprised audiences with Fergie as the night’s first performer, and ended just as big with Taylor Swift announcing a new album on the way. In between, the night offered plenty of meme-orable moments including Lizzo’s video for good acceptance speech which included the standout one-liner: “Bitch, I’m winning hoe!” Cheech and Chong also provided audiences with some laughs as they struggled to read the Teleprompters while introducing Global Icon Award recipients Red Hot Chili Peppers. Anitta, who gave a sultry performance of “Envolver,” teased audiences by shouting “VMAs! Did you think I wasn’t gonna shake my ass tonight?!”

Eminem and Snoop Dogg took a trip to the metaverse during their performance at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, which took place at the Prudential Center in New Jersey on Sunday.The Lose Yourself rapper, 49, began the performance of their newest track, From the D 2 the LBC, by sitting on a couch while watching his 50-year-old collaborator smoke an oversized prop cannabis joint.The pair then entered a metaverse-inspired virtual reality and were seen rapping in several animated forms before finishing the song in front of the event's adoring crowd. On stage: Eminem and Snoop Dogg took a trip to the metaverse during their performance at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, which took place at the Prudential Center in New Jersey on SundayAfter seeing the size of Snoop Dogg's joint, Eminem joked: 'Yo, hold on.

Michael Jackson during this year's MTV VMAs ceremony.The 39-year-old rapper was awarded the Video Vanguard award at the 38th edition of the ceremony on Sunday (August 28) at the Prudential Center in New Jersey, USA.During her acceptance speech, the Super Bass singer paid tribute to music icons Michael and Whitney Houston as she told millions of fans she wished they “were here.” READ MORE: MTV VMAs 2022 recap: List of winners as Taylor Swift and Harry Styles win bigAfter thanking an array of artists, including Kanye West, Madonna, and Rihanna, she said: “I wish that Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson were here.“I wish people understood what they were going through. I wish people took mental health seriously, even for those who seem to have perfect lives.”The audience then erupted in applause for the late stars.Nicki hosted the award-do alongside First Class singer Jack Harlow and rapper LL Cool J.She received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, which is “presented to artists for their outstanding contributions and profound impact on music video and popular culture.”Michael Jackson died aged 50 after suffering from cardiac arrest caused by a fatal combination of drugs given to him by his personal doctor.For more of the latest showbiz and TV news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.While Whitney Houston died at the age 48 from accidental drowning, with heart disease and cocaine use mentioned as contributing factors.After hailing her idols, Nicki wrapped up her speech by saying: “Thank you for giving me a chance to show my skills.

Premier League, has shown concerns are well founded.In the Premier League, for instance, they had more shots. In Italy’s Serie A, they scored more goals, though the phenomenon is not confined to football.

Good Morning Britain.The beloved forecaster has hosted weather segments on the ITV daytime show since 2014, making sure viewers are always know what conditions to expect from the day.READ MORE:GMB's Laura Tobin replaced on ITV show amid major cast shake-up leaving fans distractedHowever, it seems she's now ditching her shiny TV desk for a giant rocket and her smart presenting outfits for an astronaut suit.That's because she told her co-stars Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher that she'd love to bag herself a space job with NASA on Monday (August 29).It came after Charlotte asked Laura if she'd like to volunteer for the next space mission following NASA's plans to return to the moon for the first time in 50 years.The American space agency is set to launch its huge new moon rocket called the Space Launch System as part of its Artemis project, which aims to put people back on the moon.Laura was more than up for the challenge and hoped NASA would snap her up so she could become one of the next moon-roaming icon after Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, who stepped on the moon in 1969.This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated.

Lil Gnar is under pressure. Sure, he’s already collaborated with plenty of marquee acts — Lil Uzi Vert, Trippie Redd, Ski Mask the Slump God, Smokepurpp, Lil Skies, and the late Lil Keed, to name a few — but as the inaugural signee to Chicago legend Chief Keef’s new label, 43B, the Atlanta up-and-comer has a lot to live up to.

Campaigners and locals have banded together to stop the closure of a 300-year-old pathway alongside the River Irwell in Salford.

The major increase in the energy price cap could risk ‘deaths’ amid yet more financial pressure in what is already a cost of living crisis, warns one Greater Manchester health boss. The fears come as financial campaigner Martin Lewis has highlighted that families with medical needs will be disproportionately impacted by the soaring energy prices.

Pubs and restaurants have spoken of their alarm and despair over soaring energy price rises. One curry house owner fears he'll be 'closed before Christmas' over the 'disgusting' rate hikes.