Nicola Sturgeon says no other country is better prepared for independence than Scotland

An IT expert who worked for a company providing services to the UK Government was caught with a ­sickening stash of child abuse films.

Alanis Morrissette released a statement about her sudden departure from a performance with Olivia Rodrigo during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday night.The 48-year-old singer was slated to perform the Carly Simon classic You're So Vain alongside 19-year-old pop star Olivia Rodrigo at the ceremony, filmed at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles before the ceremony airs on HBO later this month. Morissette clarified that she had no issues with Rodrigo or other performers such as Dolly Parton, Janet Jackson, Pat Benatar, Sheryl Crow, Pink, Brandi Carlile and Sara Bareilles... though she hinted her departure was due to sexist and disrespectful behavior from the production team.

Millie Bobby Brown shared that one of her biggest acting goals is to someday portray Britney Spears in a biopic about the singer's tumultuous life.The 18-year-old Stranger Things star's admission came during a chat in the back of a car on Monday's episode of The Drew Barrymore Show.Drew, 47, also bonded with over having started their careers as child actors before graduation to more adult roles.  Goals: Millie Bobby Brown, 18, shared on Monday's episode of The Drew Barrymore Show that she dreams of playing Britney Spears in a biopic someday'What would you like to do next?' Drew asked toward the end of their in-car interview, adding that it could be after Stranger Things wraps up or even years down the line.'I wanna play a real person,' Millie replied, adding that she wanted to portray Britney Spears. 'I think her story, first of all, resonates with me,' the Enola Holmes actress explained.She said the two shared the experience of 'growing up in public,' and Millie suggested she detected similar feelings when she would watch old interviews with the pop superstar.  Been there: 'I think her story, first of all, resonates with me,' the Enola Holmes actress explained.

Cher looked shockingly youthful as she arrived in a leather ensemble seemingly inspired by one of her most iconic looks at the 2022 Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards in New York City on Monday.The 76-year-old beauty looked years younger than her true age in a dress with a top designed to mimic a leather biker jacket that seemed indebted to the music video for her hit 1989 single If I Could Turn Back Time.The songstress walked the red carpet in her age-defying ensemble after confirming her romance with her toyboy music producer boyfriend Alexander Edwards who, at 36, is 40 years her junior. Turned back time! Cher looked years younger than 76 as she arrived Monday at the CFDA Awards in NYC with a black leather look seemingly inspired by her If I Could Turn Back Time music video from 1989 Cher's edgy top featured the off-center zipper of a biker jacket, though the top was pulled down to reveal her shoulders.She paid tribute to 1980s fashion by scrunching up her sleeves to her forearms, and she put her zipper down at half-mast to highlight her cleavage.   The Moonstruck star complemented the jacket with a long black skirt that had a modest train, though she held it up in her hand while posing on the red carpet.The mononymous singer and actor (born Cherilyn Sarkisian) had a high slit on her skirt that showed off her trim legs and was pinned together with two diagonal cross pins.

Kim Kardashian was a supportive friend as she cheered on her stylish BFF, LaLa Anthony, as they arrived at the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City earlier Monday evening. The reality star, 42, was pictured whipping out her phone to film Lala and appeared to be excitedly calling out her pal's name. The former MTV star, 40, and the SKIMS founder have maintained a close bond throughout their nearly 14 years of friendship.  Radiant: LaLa Anthony, 40, opted for an eye-catching Rick Owens gown and was cheered on by her best friend, Kim Kardashian, 42, as they both arrived at the CFDA Fashion Awards in NYC earlier Monday  LaLa was positively radiant as she stepped out to enter the crowded venue and opted for an eye-catching, Rick Owens white gown that fell down towards the ground.  The one-shoulder dress contained a long-sleeved portion on the left arm along with a short, elegant train on the back. The figure-hugging gown showcased her fit physique, while giving a glimpse of a pair of open-toed, white platform heels. As LaLa stepped onto the crowded sidewalk, her best friend, Kim, cheered her on from inside her own vehicle while filming the special moment.   Supportive: Kim was pictured taking out her phone and cheering on her BFF as the former MTV star arrived at the Manhattan venue  Happy moment: The former MTV star was pictured happily calling out to the reality star in response LaLa was seen happily shouting out to Kim in response and embraced the fun moment. The beauty accessorized her look with a layered gold bracelet on her right wrist, along with a pair of gold-hooped earrings to add a pop of color to the ensemble. The star's dark hair was parted in the middle and pulled back into a sleek, tight low bun. She carried a

Chris Evans was named as People's Sexiest Man Alive 2022 on Monday on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.The 41-year-old actor accepted the award remotely from the set of his upcoming film after being introduced by former title holder Dwayne Johnson, 50.Chris was asked by Dwayne to say something sexy after gaining the title. Sexiest alive: Chris Evans, shown in July in London, was named as People's Sexiest Man Alive 2022 on Monday on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert'Go vote tomorrow,' Chris said while looking into the camera ahead of the US midterm elections on Tuesday.Stephen, 58, earlier joked that Chris was a finalist for the title along with show guest John Oliver, 45, before announcing the winner.

Halle Bailey took the 2022 CFDA Awards by storm. The singer/actress, 22, put on an ab-baring display in an exquisite baby pink dress. She served an array of flawless poses for the camera as she attended the NYC ceremony held at Casa Cipriani on Monday.  Pink lady! Halle Bailey displayed her abs in an exquisite dress at the 2022 CFDA Awards Halle's exquisite dress featured a single billowing sleeve adjoining a floral inspired arrangement of fabric.The dress flashed her svelte torso as well as her leg thanks to a racy side split. She added another eye-catching touch with her bright red heels and matching clutch.Further ramping up the glam factor were her ornate green earrings.

The world came to know her and her curves when she catapulted to reality fame years ago.But lately Kim Kardashian has been displaying a significantly more slimmed down figure.In her most recent outing where she displayed her svelte physique, the shapeshifter, 42, looked trimmer than ever in a fitted PVS dress that cinched into her narrow waist as she attended the CFDA Awards. In shapeshifting mode! Kim Kardashian displayed her dramatically slimmed down physique at the CFDA Awards on Monday  She wowed in sleeveless black bustier style gown that put all the results of her training on display.Kim has been putting herself through the paces in order to lose weight this past year.   The mother-of-four first shed 16lbs in just three weeks so that she could squeeze into Marilyn Monroe's famous gown for the 2022 Met Gala, but the beauty has continued on with the weight loss ever since then, getting rid of five more pounds. In her quest to fit into the iconic dress, Kim adhered to a strict diet and eve wore sauna suits to drop the pounds.

Fashion designer Vera Wang showed off her age-defying looks as she attended the CFDA Fashion Awards on Monday night.The 73-year-old seemed to have found the fountain of youth as she flaunted her incredible figure at the event that celebrated her with a Lifetime Achievement Award nearly ten years ago.Wang also received the CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year award in 2005. Spotlight: Vera Wang as she attended the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City on MondayThe fashionista styled her dark locks in two long braids and wore a bandeau-style spaghetti strap top that flared out on the sides with sleeves, leaving her shoulders bare.The designer added thigh-high black stockings and black platform heels.

Sylvester Stallone looked relaxed while attending the Tulsa King premiere in Toronto, Canada, with his wife Jennifer Flavin on Monday. The Rocky actor, 76, donned a stylish purple blazer over a gray sweater and a black t-shirt. He added blue jeans to the outfit. His graying hair was brushed off to the left, and his gray beard was trimmed down neatly against his strong jaw.  Casual chic: Sylvester Stallone looked relaxed while attending the Tulsa King premiere in Toronto, Canada, with his wife Jennifer Flavin on MondayStallone's better half, 54, wore a big gray coat, tied around her waist, over a beige t-shirt.

A former nurse has been left paralysed after hitting her head off of the toilet in a fall at her home.

The heartbroken wife of an oil worker locked up in Iraq has revealed how he’s been moved to a rat-infested cell with Taliban terrorists and killers.

Dan Walker, 45, moved to Channel 5 News earlier in the year, marking the end of a six year stint on the BBC Breakfast sofa.

Nicola Sturgeon has said no country would choose to be in a “travesty of a partnership” with Westminster, as she makes the case for independence a year ahead of a proposed referendum.

Scotland would continue to use the pound and have monetary policy set by the Bank of England after independence, it has been announced.

BELOVED Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane had been struggling with osteoarthritis for some time before his death on Friday. Fans became increasingly concerned about the star after he was pictured using a wheelchair that year, but in September 2020 Robbie revealed to the Daily Express that he was struggling with osteoarthritis. "I was fighting pain 24 hours a day when I was in National Treasure and Great Expectations.

Fans are mourning the loss of Robbie Coltrane.

, two James Bond films, and the UK television series , has died. He was 72.According to multiple reports, the Scottish actor died Friday in a hospital near Falkirk in Scotland. According to, Coltrane had been ill and wasn't active recently. Born Anthony Robert McMillan in Rutherglen, Scotland in 1950, Coltrane's acting career started in theater.

JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books, has paid tribute to the "incredible" Robbie Coltrane following his death at the age of just 72.