Percentage Of Top-Grossing Films With Female Protagonists “Dropped Dramatically” Last Year, Study Finds

Neighbours has been axed for good, with production staff issuing an apology as they confirm that filming will end in June. The official Twitter page for the show penned: "We are so sorry to say that after nearly 37 years and almost 9000 episodes broadcast we have to confirm that Neighbours will cease production in June."Following the loss of our key broadcast partner in the UK and despite an extensive search for alternative funding, we simply have no option but to rest the show."To our amazing, loyal fans, we know this is a huge disappointment, as it is to all of us on the team."We thank you for all your messages and support and promise to end the show on an incredible high.

A couple from Stockport have pleaded guilty to their involvement in a smuggling gang which supplied drugs to prison inmates.

The family of a young woman who died after taking a lethal cocktail of drugs have issued a heartfelt plea to other vulnerable people - 'please don't turn to drugs'.

An NHS worker whose little girl has spina bifida is trying to raise £12,000 in the hope that the three-year-old - who is paralysed from the waist down - will finally be able to take her first steps.

Manchester United’s clash away at Liverpool later this month will be rearranged after Jurgen Klopp’s side progressed in the FA Cup.

Inspectors have issued a damning assessment of Greater Manchester Police, questioning the 'fatigued' force's ability to investigate crime and support victims.

Motherwell host Dundee on Saturday in the second of a five-game run that will determine their Premiership top six fate.

A second charity organisation has lodged an objection to Lidl’s proposed plans to build a new supermarket in Troon’s Academy Street.

The Linda Lindas have released a new music video for ‘Talking to Myself’, the second single from their upcoming debut album ‘Growing Up’.The single was released yesterday (March 2) alongside a black-and-white Twilight Zone-themed music video depicting the band’s friendship with a group of sentient dolls going sour after holding a band practice where no dolls were allowed.Watch The Linda Lindas battle the dolls in the music video for ‘Talking to Myself’ below.In a press statement provided to Rolling Stone, Lucia de la Garza said the band ​​“got inspiration from the Twilight Zone‘s Talky Tina (from the ‘Living Doll’ episode),” having originally envisioned a more light-hearted video involving the dolls.She also explained that the song addresses the negative thought cycle people can experience when feeling alone, saying, “The song is about the spiral you go into when you’re lonely. You start to question yourself and all the decisions you’ve made.”“But it’s also about needing other people, not just for reassurance, but because we’ve all learned from the pandemic that you need other people to talk to in order to stay sane.”The band, composed of sisters Mila and Lucia de la Garza, Eloise Wong, and Bela Salazar, announced the details of their debut album on February 1.

Doja Cat oozed superstar confidenceas she arrived to the2022 Billboard Women In Music Awards in Inglewood,Californiaon Wednesday night.The singer, 26, strolled down the star-studded red carpet in an eye-catching black Carolina Herrera gown with a plunging neckline.The Say So hitmaker took to the stage during the ceremony to accept the Powerhouse Award, which is given to female artists who havedominated in their respected year through streaming, sales, and radio. Superstar:Doja Cat oozed superstar confidence as she arrived to the 2022 Billboard Women In Music Awards in Inglewood, California on Wednesday nightDoja's designer dress flowed down to the floor and had a giant bow and a flurry of black tulle at the waist.The California native gave her 5foot5inch frame a boost in a pair of black heels with mirrored platforms.

Adrien Brody rocked a dapper look with his girlfriend of just over two years, Georgina Chapman, at his side at the Los Angeles premiere of HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.Brody, 48, plays iconic Los Angeles Lakers coach Pat Riley, who lead the Lakers to four NBA titles during the team's 'Showtime' dynasty in the 1980s.The actor was joined by his 45-year-old girlfriend Chapman - the ex-wife of disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein - who he's been dating since February 2020 at the event, held at the Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Adrien and Georgina:Adrien Brody rocked a dapper look with his girlfriend of just over two years, Georgina Chapman, at his side at the Los Angeles premiere of HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers DynastyBrody stepped out with a stylish tie-less dark grey suit with a white dress shirt for his red carpet look.He posed near a golden basketball rim and backboard set up at the event, while grabbing the golden net.

Get the latest updates in the Russia-Ukraine conflict with The Post’s live coverage.“I’m well aware what happens when you’re only able to see one part of a small picture. It becomes your whole world.

Prince Harry could avoid this summer's Platinum Jubilee celebrations because he 'won't be able to face' the Royal Family after writing a secret-spilling book about them, according to a royal expert.The Duke of Sussex will release his memoir later this year, promising to tell an "accurate and wholly truthful" account of his "highs and lows, the mistakes, the lessons learned".His announcement of the ghost-written book in a $20million (£15million) deal reportedly blindsided his family as the 37-year-old royal added: “I’m writing this not as the Prince I was born but as the man I have become."Rumours have swirled in the last few months that Harry, who now lives in California with Meghan Markle and his two children, would snub the Queen's official Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June and opt to stay in America instead.His presence at the events was put into additional doubt in January when he demanded 'unprecedented' protection from the Metropolitan Police over fears for his own safety — which he is no longer entitled to as an ex-royal.Now, royal biographer Tom Bower has claimed that the plea for police protection is an "excuse" that hides his reluctance to see his family before he drops the bombshell book.He told Closer magazine: “I think the notion that he’s worried about his own security and needs the Met Police is an excuse, and that, sadly, we won’t see him or Meghan back in the UK anytime soon." "And I think Harry won’t come back because he knows he cannot face his family, and be pleasant with them, knowing what he’s written about them in that book.”Mr Bower added that it would be difficult for Harry to "come back and pretend it’s all fine" as he will have to "justify the money he’s been paid" to go public about royal

Priyanka Chopra is enjoying an afternoon of shopping!

Shanna Moakler, 46, and her daughter Alabama Barker have made some big strides! The Celebrity Big Brother 3 star posted a sweet selfie of her and her estranged daughter on her Instagram Story. Shanna threw up a “rock on” sign and rocked a beanie and makeup-free look as she cozied up next to her 16-year-old daughter. She also tagged her Alabama in the story who beamed at the camera.

Grammy-winning singer Ciara rocked a leopard double-slit gown with a sexy leather harness belt on a date night with football star husband Russell Wilson at the 2022 Billboard Women in Music Awards in Los Angeles, California.As the pair walked down the lavender carpet together, the36-year-oldLevel Up hitmaker put on a leggy display in her daring leopard dress, which she accessorize with a pair of open-toed black heels and various gold bangles.For the annual ceremony on Wednesday,held at the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park, the mother-of-three, who is serving as the evening's host,debuted a very short hairstyle. Leggy display: Grammy-winning singer Ciara rocked a leopard double-slit gown with a sexy leather harness belt on a date night with football star husband Russell Wilson at the 2022 Billboard Women in Music Awards in Los Angeles, California The Love Sex Magic crooner, who earned Billboard's Woman Of The Year title back in 2009, opted for a glamorous makeup look, which included apink smokey eye, black liquid liner and a glossy nude lipstick.

Saweetie turned up the heat on the red carpet at the Billboard Women In Music Awards in Los Angeles this Wednesday.She arrived at the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in a plunging black gown that put her ample endowments on display.The 28-year-old singer, whose Christian name is Diamonte Harper, was there to be presented with the Game Changer Award. Looking fab:Saweetie turned up the heat on the red carpet at the Billboard Women In Music Awards in Los Angeles this WednesdayAbove the waist, her red carpet look was entirely sheer except for the artfully placed black trim around the neckline.The top allowed her to flaunt not only her generous cleavage but also her enviably taut midriff as she strutted her stuff around the venue.

Karol G turned up the glam factor when she strutted her stuff to the Billboard Music Awards in Los Angeles this Wednesday.The 31-year-old singing sensation, who hails from Medellin, Colombia, was being given the Rule Breaker Award that evening.She swung by the YouTube Theater at SoFi Stadium in a throwback chic ensemble that she revealed on Instagram was inspired by Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. Making it happen:Karol G turned up the glam factor when she strutted her stuff to the Billboard Music Awards in Los Angeles this Wednesday Only the best:She swung by the YouTube Theater at SoFi Stadium in a throwback chic ensemble that she revealed on Instagram was inspired by Julia Roberts in Pretty WomanKarol opted for an off-the-shoulder red gown that emphasized her amply endowed cleavage and featured a thigh slit enabling her to flash a bit of leg.

She is a new mother after welcoming a baby daughter via surrogate weeks ago.And Priyanka Chopra got a little break from mommy duty on her latest outing.The 39-year-old actress was seen dressed for comfort on an errand run in West Hollywood on Wednesday. Comfortable Customer: Priyanka Choprawas seen dressed for comfort on an errand run in West Hollywood on WednesdayThe A-list star donned a green camouflage zip-up hoodie over a black top from the 2016 Global Citizen Festival and a pair of blue clinging three-quarter length leggings.

Khloe Kardashian enjoyed a lunch with lifestyle that her mother Kris Jenner hosted at her home in Southern California Wednesday.Kardashian, 37, took to Instagram with a series of pics from the get-together, including multiple shots of herself posed in between the lifestyle entrepreneur, 80, and reality TV matriarch, 66.'My mom surprised me and we had lunch with the ICON, the QUEEN herself, @marthastewart48,' the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star said the caption. 'Queen Martha has always been someone I have adored.' The latest: Khloe Kardashian, 37, enjoyed a lunch with lifestyle icon Martha Stewart, 80, that her mother Kris Jenner, 66, hosted at her home in Southern California WednesdayKardashian, who is mother to daughter True, three, with ex Tristan Thompson, listed a series of positive traits about Stewart following the gathering.'She’s ambitious, motivated, kind, funny as hell, she’s bad a**!' she said.

Angelique Jackson Onscreen representation for women in film took a sharp dive in 2020, according to the latest “It’s a Man’s (Celluloid) World” report.The analysis of the top 100 grossing films of 2020, released today by Dr. Martha Lauzen, reveal that only 29% of 2020’s top grossing films had female protagonists.The percentage of female protagonists has dropped from 40% in 2019 to just 29% in 2020.