Nicola Sturgeon sends rallying indy ref2 message ahead of upcoming election

2ND UPDATE: Jay Baker, the longtime CAA lit agent who was let go by the agency yesterday for sending a shocking clip from the film Menace 2 Society to manager Jewerl Keats Ross, has responded to the controversy. Basically, he has fallen on his sword and owned his actions.

Gorillaz for launching an NFT (non-fungible token) after it was revealed selling the digital items has a huge effect on climate change.Gorillaz announced yesterday (March 26) that they would be selling an NFT to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their debut album.However, in a recent report by Wired, the impact of selling NFTs on climate change and the environment could be hugely negative.

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Twitch and Xbox's independent publishing program ID@Xbox joined together on Friday for an indie showcase featuring over 60 games, including 20 that will launch day one on Xbox Game Pass. Among the familiar titles in the latter group was the open world, coming-of-age exploration gameSable, from Swedish publisher Raw Fury and North London-based developer Shedworks.

STACEY Solomon has revealed her first steps toward the epic transformation of her £1.2million cottage. The 31-year-old had workmen round to help her get the swimming pool up and running.

Alex Salmond's return to politics The former SNP leader confirmed he will be standing for the Alba Party on the North East regional list section in May's Scottish Parliament election.Launching the new party in an online event on Friday, the former SNP leader said: "Today Alba are hoisting a flag in the wind, planting our Saltire on a hill. In the next few weeks we will see how many will rally to our standard." The launch comes after a turbulent period for the SNP and the Scottish Government, led by Mr Salmond's successor Ms Sturgeon.

supports HTML5 videoKim Kardashian is all set for singledom, thanks to sex positive friend Gwyneth Paltrow. The 40-year-old, who is getting a divorce from husband of six years Kanye West, received a package from the Oscar winner actress containing a vibrator, lubricants and a candle that smells like orgasms.More unique than a bouquet of flowers, we’ll give her that.Kim revealed what Gwyneth, 48, sent her on her Instagram stories, as she showed off a package labelled ‘Kim’s box of tricks’.She said: ‘I’ve never been more excited honestly… for, the candle.‘Thank you Gwyneth, I love you.

Sports Team have announced details of a new B-sides and rarities vinyl being sold exclusively through independent retailers.‘Plant Test’ features music from 2016 to 2021, including unmastered new material following on from the band’s 2020 debut album ‘Deep Down Happy’.Announcing the new record, exclusive to vinyl, the band wrote on Instagram: “We are releasing a single-pressing 12” vinyl of rarities, b-sides and unmastered new material. Available exclusively from indie retailers.

Kate Middleton has written a “deeply personal and heartfelt letter” to the family of Sarah Everard, it’s reported. Sarah Everard’s body was found a week after the 33 year old went missing in Clapham, south London on 3 March.The Duchess of Cambridge Kate, 39, previously lived less than three miles from Clapham, in a flat in Chelsea with her younger sister Pippa, before she married Prince William.

Courtney Love is set to release a new song with The Big Moon that also appears to feature Aimee Mann – listen to a teaser of ‘Roses’ below.The teaser sees the Hole vocalist play the acoustic track with The Big Moon singer Juliette Jackson.Posting the snippet to Instagram yesterday (March 26), Love teased that “Roses [is] coming… With bruises.” Mann doesn’t feature in the new teaser video but her appearance on the track appears to be confirmed by Love tagging her in the post.Watch the performance below.A post shared by Courtney Love Cobain (@courtneylove)Earlier this month Love opened up on her battle with anaemia, revealing that she almost died after the condition left her hospitalised.Opening up on the “debilitating acute pain” she

Stacey Solomon has blasted mean trolls who are sending her cruel messages amid her move to her new dream home in Essex.The 31 year old Loose Women star has recently moved into a gorgeous new home with fiancé Joe Swash, 39, and sons, Zachary, Leighton and Rex. Stacey has affectionately named their new home 'Pickle Cottage' and she has been sharing plenty of pictures and videos of the house, along with her plans to change some parts of it.The mum-of-three has been inundated with kind and supportive messages from her followers, however she has been on the receiving end of some cruel comments.

Beabadoobee has spoken about her experiences as an Asian woman amid the wave of activism resulting from recent racial hate crimes.The musician, born to Filipino parents in the Philippines and raised in London, has opened up about how she formerly felt ashamed of her identity, alongside commenting on the need for better conversations and education about race.When Beabadoobee was asked by Billboard on Thursday (March 25) what her reaction was to rise of Asian American hate crimes in the US, she responded: “I’m very aware of what’s happening in America. In 2020, there was a big rise in Asian hate crimes in London as well. It’s horrible that it’s happening all over the world.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionHe said: “As returning officer, I’m not able to promote postal voting. “I can, however, share the availability of it and I am doing that so people are aware that they can exercise their right to vote without coming to the polling station if they choose a postal vote.

paedophile who threw his own urine over his mum is facing a lengthy jail term for sending her a birthday card saying he loves her.Joseph Carson, 63, has been convicted of breaking a court ban on contacting his mum, Jane Carson, by posting her the 84th birthday card.At the time of her birthday, in July last year, Joseph, who was previously jailed for sex offences against an underage girl, was the subject of a Non-Harassment Order (NHO).The NHO was imposed at Paisley Sheriff Court on September 1, 2017, after he indundated Mrs Carson, and her former boyfriend, Ronald Moreland, with poison pen letters.And Mrs Carson was so upset and agry at receiving the card from her son, who was previously convicted of throwing his pee over her, at her home

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticIt’s awfully crowded in Violet’s head. First there’s the voice, which sounds like a demeaning male bully, constantly telling Violet she’s worthless.

UPDATE: After revealing earlier today that veteran CAA lit agent Jay Baker was abruptly let go by the agency after an insensitive joke, Deadline has gotten to the bottom of what happened. The events of today had to do with an exchange Baker had with manager Jewerl Keats Ross, with whom Baker repped Moonlight director Barry Jenkins. I got hold of an email from Ross that explains the entire thing. Here is that email:

Kendall Jenner steps out in a cute white crop top and checkered blazer for a lunch date with some friends in West Hollywood, Calif., on Friday afternoon (March 26).

EXCLUSIVE: Joseph Mazzello (Bohemian Rhapsody) and Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect) are set to star in Bob and Amy, an indie comedy produced by David Hunt and Patricia Heaton via their FourBoys Entertainment shingle.

Brooklyn Beckham and his fiancée Nicola Peltz have cemented their love with matching tattoos.

Weezer have announced details of a new livestream show that will see the band backed by an orchestra.The gig will take place next month and be held at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.Weezer will perform at the venue on April 16 and will be joined by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Youth Orchestra Los Angeles. The band will premiere songs from their new album ‘OK Human’ at the show, alongside “some of the classics”.The gig will be livestreamed three times to encompass different time zones – first at 6pm PT (2am BST) on April 16, followed by 6pm AEST (9am BST) and 6pm BST.Tickets for the show cost $20 (£14.50) each and can be purchased here.‘OK Human’ was released in January.