Paedo ex-cop blames illegal image conviction on recent ‘public backlash’ against police

Interpol have marked the 20th anniversary of their debut album ‘Turn On The Bright Lights’ by sharing its companion project, ‘The Black EP’, on streaming platforms – listen to it below.‘The Black EP’ features the studio version of the single ‘Say Hello To The Angels’, a demo of ‘NYC’ and four other songs from the ‘Turn On The Bright Lights’ era that were recorded live for a Radio France session in 2002, including the non-album bonus track ‘Specialist’.Additionally, Interpol have posted a 2002 mini-documentary on the band containing interviews as well as live performance footage of ‘PDA’, ‘NYC’, ‘Untitled’ and ‘Stella Was A Diver And She Was Always Down’.Per a press release, the 13-minute video has been given a “glorious hi-res restoration” after previously being “lost in the annals of 144p YouTube rips”. You can watch the doc in its entirety below.Listen to Interpol’s ‘The Black EP’ on Spotify beneath, or via your desired streaming platform here.The NYC indie outfit returned with their seventh and most recent studio album, ‘The Other Side Of Make Believe’, on July 15.In a four-star review, NME wrote: “Far from a total reinvention, but all adds up to a confident, rewarding and subtly adventurous new chapter for Interpol – or, as [frontman Paul] Banks sings himself on the peak of ‘Toni’, “Still in shape, my methods refined“.Interpol are scheduled to hit the road for their ‘Lights, Camera, Factions’ North American tour with Spoon next Thursday (August 25).

R. Kelly‘s second federal trial began in Chicago yesterday (August 17), with prosecutors saying that the trial will focus on the disgraced singer’s “dark” and “hidden side”.Kelly has already been sentenced to 30 years in jail after being found guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering in a New York court last year.The singer is now the subject of a second federal trial in his hometown of Chicago where he is facing 13 charges, including creating and receiving child pornography, enticing minors into sexual activity and obstruction of justice.

Demi Lovato has named Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams as her “dream” collaborator in a new interview.Speaking to Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Lovato revealed that the sound of her eighth album ‘Holy Fvck’ – out tomorrow (August 19) – had been inspired by ’00s female artists such as Kelly Clarkson and Ashlee Simpson.She cited the former’s 2004 hit ‘Since U Been Gone’ as “one influence that really changed where I wanted to go directionally”, hailing the single as “a monster record”.“And I saw the transformation of [Clarkson] as an artist go from R&B soul pop to pop rock,” Lovato continued. “And I was like, wait, that’s what I want to do.” The star would later go on to discover bands like Paramore and Flyleaf.“I’ve known Hayley [Williams] since… I think I met her when I was 15,” Lovato told Lowe.“I had a lot of people pulling for me that I didn’t necessarily talk to.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorGames featuring top college-sports draws like Ohio State and Penn State, and, in 2024, USC and U.C.L.A., will appear on properties owned by Fox, NBCU and Paramount Global under a new and lucrative deal struck with the Big Ten conference, underscoring the continuing importance of live sports to the economics of live TV.The new seven-year deal, which starts in the 2023-2024 season, calls for the three media companies to pay the college conference in excess of $1 billion a year, according to reports. The Big Ten’s previous deals were with Fox and ESPN.The pact will guarantees the conference TV real estate every weekend of college football season, with games slated to appear on“Big Noon Saturday” at noon; CBS’ 3:30 p.m.

Zack Sharf Add Owen Wilson to the list of Marvel actors who have gotten into hot water with Marvel Studios. The actor, who joined the MCU in “Loki” as Mobius M. Mobius, recently confirmed in an interview with ComicBook.com that he’s currently filming the Disney+ series’ second season, but all Wilson would reveal is the following: “Yeah, we’re doing that.

Naman Ramachandran Hilary Linstead, casting director, agent and film and stage producer died on Aug. 6 after contracting a form of leukaemia.

Neringa Kažukauskaite Lithuanian director Ignas Miškinis is in production with his coming-of-age drama “Southern Chronicles” (Pietinia kronikas). The film is produced by Lukas Trimonis through In Script with support from the Lithuanian Film Center and the national broadcaster LRT, Film New Europe reports.“Southern Chronicles” is based on Rimantas Kmita’s novel of the same title.

A self-proclaimed 'time traveller' from the year 2082 has claimed that the Queen will die this year. The Tik Tok user posted their account @timetraveller_2082 to warn that the monarch will pass away in a few months time and give a list of other major events which will allegedly take place in the next 23 years.

A historic mansion house owned by Falkirk Council is likely to be put up for sale following a public consultation.

We’re delighted to continue our Club of the Month feature, which aims to shine a light on the many wonderful clubs, groups and organisations we have in West Lothian.

If you fancy enjoying living like royalty in your very own castle in miniature – then we could have just the holiday stay option for you. Found in the grounds of Fasque Castle in Aberdeenshire, the Garden Rooms is a beautiful cottage that looks like a mini-castle.

Kerry Katona admitted that she doesn't always remember which dad fathered what child due to having several exes.

Scottish Labour has announced its plan to deal with the current cost of living crisis across the country as household brace for a tough winter.

The first two episodes of Amazon‘s mega-budgeted “The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power” hit Amazon Prime on September 1. But that show’s inception may no longer be the biggest “Lord Of The Rings” news out there.

The premise of “Pretty Problems” is that two millennials, Lindsay (Britt Rentschler) and Jack (Michael Tennant), are stuck in a rut in their marriage and go on a long weekend to wine country. Invited by an ultra-wealthy housewife who has a vape in one hand and a glass of wine in the other, they find themselves in for a weekend alongside a self-made billionaire who *knows* how successful he is and an actress/model who is more like arm candy for the trust fund kid in attendance.

Disney+ for a fun, feisty and fantastic opening to what can only be described as Marvel's best series yet.Continuing Marvel's expansion of the comic book universe, the phenomenal Tatiana Maslany is perfectly cast as Jennifer Walters, a.k.a She-Hulk, who balances her life as the superhero with being a deputy district attorney.As soon as Tatiana steps onto the screen as She-Hulk, she becomes an instant favourite and makes the role her own - and I just cannot get enough of her sassy, quick witted character.READ MORE: How does She-Hulk fit into the Marvel universe and who will cameo in Disney+ series?So where does she fit into the Marvel Universe? Here's a little overview.Taking a nod from the comic books after her on-screen colleague Nikki tells her to "hulk out" if an upcoming court case becomes tricky, Jennifer Walters breaks the fourth wall by talking to the viewers and explaining her backstory as She-Hulk - with a little help from a familiar face.We're then whisked away to months earlier, where Jennifer and her cousin Bruce Banner, also known as The Hulk, are involved in a car accident (no spoilers here as to why) - with Jennifer finding her blood infused with Bruce's.After she wakes-up in a lab, Bruce tries to help Jennifer control her transformations - leading to a fun, almost eighties film-esque training montage that leaves you grinning from ear to ear.The series also stays faithful to the comic books, and sees Jennifer travel back home after managing to take control of her powers.Jameela Jamil makes a powerful impression as a superpowered influencer who busts into the courtroom, only for Jennifer to showcase her superhuman strength - before stepping back into her shoes to finish her closing arguments in court.It is

Lily James has had quite a 2022 already, thanks to the Hulu limited series “Pam & Tommy.” James’s performance as Pamela Anderson in the show helped make it not just a big hit with audiences both also with critics. The show notched 10 Emmy nominations, including one for James and one for Best Limited Series.

football fan was mistaken for Tottenham manager Antonio Conte's wife after posing next to him in a bikini. TikTok user @alerim.nas revealed the hilarious case of mistaken identity in a post on the social media site.

Instagram, often shares body positive content to her over 16,000 followers. She's recently stunned modelling a baby blue dress that flaunted her fabulous curves.

Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock. has taken to social media to parade her toned figure in a skimpy bikini, just 12 months after welcoming twins.One year after welcoming her twins with her fiancé Andre Gray on August 16, 2021 - Leigh-Anne has shown off her incredible body in a bathing suit.

BBC commentator was left feeling the pain of one of the female competitors in the European Aquatics Championships.During the preliminary rounds of the women's platform event in Rome, Elma Lund provided a memorable moment - just not in the way she perhaps intended. After three of five qualification dives, the Norwegian was in the final of 12 qualification places for the evening's final, having racked up 140.45 points.However, her fourth dive of the competition didn't exactly go to plan.