Questions over future of iconic Manchester venue that hosted a legendary band's first ever gig

SAG-AFTRA members have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new $1 billion-a-year set of commercials contracts that the union says is valued at an additional $120 million for members over the three-year span of the contracts.

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The first female Muslim council leader in the North has said she was 'dehumanised' by a deliberate 'smear campaign' after she became the second Labour leader of Oldham Council to lose her seat in as many years.

The Chats have announced their second studio album, ‘Get Fucked’, with the follow-up to their 2020 debut LP ‘High Risk Behaviour’ set to arrive on August 19 via their own Bargain Bin Records.To coincide with the news, the trio have shared the album’s ripping opening track, ‘6L GTR’, a takedown of rev-head, status symbol drivers inspired by frontman Eamon Sandwith spotting the song’s titular license plate in an airport carpark. “Don’t need a big flash, fancy car / Just need a six-litre GTR,” sings Sandwith on its very catchy refrain.It arrives alongside an animated video created by Marco Imov that shows cartoon versions of the trio – founding members Sandwith and drummer Matt Boggis along with guitarist Josh Hardy, who joined in 2020 – in pursuit of the song’s titular vehicle.

Wordle first came into existence back in October 2021, it’s unlikely anyone realised how much the daily quiz style game was going to take off.

Elizabeth Olsen stands in between the two Benedicts – Cumberbatch and Wong – at the premiere of their new movie, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, on Thursday night (May 5) in New York City.

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Manchester United are reportedly interested in bringing Christopher Nkunku to the Premier League this summer.

The drama never ends. Kim Kardashian and Ray J may have split in 2006, but their relationship continues to haunt them almost two decades later.

Holby City actress Rosie Marcel has been involved in a real-life hospital drama after she was rushed into an emergency department for surgery. The 44-year-old London-born actress, who appeared as Jac Naylor in the long-running series, took to social media to update her fans on her progress. In snaps she could be seen lying in a hospital bed, with one of the photos showing wires and tubes connected to her body.

Kim Cattrall has a lot of love for Samantha Jones — which is why she is committed to letting her live on in memory and not reprise the character in the future.Cattrall walked the red carpet at Variety's 2022 Power of Women event at The Glasshouse in New York City on Thursday, where she spoke with ET and shared a message for fans who were disappointed that she won't be playing Samantha in future seasons of «I think the character of Samantha was awakened 25 years ago and she will live forever,» Cattrall reflected. «She's your best friend, and she's someone who will tell you the truth. Because she's been there and done that.»«I love her so much,» she added of the celebrated and groundbreaking character. «But she lives in a time and a place, and I honor that.»Cattrall recently spoke with in depth about her decision not to play Samantha when a third Sex and the City movie was suggested several years ago, and how she found out about And Just Like That… through press announcements like the rest of the world.Cattrall explained to ET that listening to your instincts and saying no to things you think aren't a good match for you, can be vital and empowering.«It's a daily struggle in our world.

One of the hallmarks of Biden Administration press conferences has been the ongoing repartee between Fox News White House Correspondent/gadfly Peter Doocy and press secretary Jen Psaki.

Jennifer Lopez makes a stylish arrival to a lunch date on Thursday afternoon (May 5) in Los Angeles.

giant squid with razor-sharp teeth left beachgoers horrified after it washed up on a shore. They were stunned at seeing one of the world's most elusive deep-sea creatures, which was only filmed for the first time in 2006 and photographed alive for the first time in 2001.Giant squid can span a staggering 43ft, although the beast that recently washed up in Kommetjie, South Africa, wasn't fully grown, but was still estimated at a whopping 11ft 5ins (3.5) long.Local Ali Paulus, 44, and her wildlife-mad sons rushed to the beach when they heard about the incredibly rare sighting.She said: "After our neighbour notified us we rushed to the beach.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are making the most of their family planning journey!

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Carson Burton Venus Williams, one of the all-time tennis greats, gave a powerful speech about celebrating individuality at Variety‘s Power of Women Event in New York.“My mom is the strongest person I know,” said Williams, whose remarks were pre-taped, in her speech on Thursday. “And alongside my father, she encouraged us to celebrate our individuality and gave us our beliefs and values.

Kim Cattrall has a favorite word: “No.”Cattrall’s favorite instance of saying “no,” as she explained in her speech at Variety‘s Power of Women dinner presented by Lifetime, is one of her most famous quotes, when she told The Guardian in 2019, “I don’t want to be in a situation where I’m not enjoying myself for even an hour.”There are other times she has said “no,” most notably when asked to reprise her iconic role as Samantha Jones in various reboots of the “Sex and the City” franchise. She recently elaborated on her decision to retire the role in a cover interview with Variety executive editor Ramin Setoodeh, in which she said that, after filming the second SATC movie, “Everything in me went, ‘I’m done.'” She mentioned other examples of taking satisfaction in saying no, including, “No, that salary is unacceptable” and “No, we are not having a meeting in your hotel room.”On Thursday evening, Cattrall encouraged other women to own their power in the same way, reminding the room of entertainment executives and fellow Power of Women honorees, “Saying no to the past is saying yes to the future, because you are the screenwriter in the movie of your own life.”“The word ‘no’ has difficulties sometimes traveling from the brain to the tongue,” Cattrall said.

Sasha Urban editorIn an energetic speech at Variety’s Power of Women event Thursday night, Drew Barrymore praised those who prioritize action over words, encouraging everyone to “get down on the god damn floor” and help those in need.While speaking about her charity of choice, World Central Kitchen — which provides meals to victims of natural disasters — Barrymore expressed her admiration for founder José Andrés and all the “scrappy people” who are ready to band together at any moment.“When I look at José Andrés, the reason I’m drawn to World Central Kitchen is because he says, ‘I’m sorry, but tomorrow is not OK. It’s today.’ And I love those scrappy people! I have always been one of those scrappy people.

Elizabeth Olsen reunited with the two British Benedicts - Wong and Cumberbatch - for a screening of their film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness at the Rainbow Room in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday.The 33-year-old Emmy nominee beamed as she chatted up the 50-year-old Independent Spirit Award nominee and the 45-year-old Oscar nominee while posing on the 65th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza.Elizabeth bared her shoulders in a black jumpsuit featuring a bubble flounced bodice and matching pumps selected by stylist Elizabeth Stewart. Team: Elizabeth Olsen reunited with the two British Benedicts - Wong (L) and Cumberbatch (R) - for a screening of their film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness at the Rainbow Room in Midtown Manhattan on ThursdayHairstylist Clayton Hawkins coiffed Olsen's gelled ombré bob for the Cinema Society screening.And make-up artist Gita Bass brought out the Sherman Oaks native's natural beauty with a hint of mascara and pink lipstick.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticYou’d think the songs that we call one-hit wonders — I’ve always applied the term interchangeably to bands and songs — would, by their nature, have the quality of novelty singles. A lot of them do, like “Come On Eileen” or “I’m Too Sexy” or “Spirit in the Sky” or “867-5309 (Jenny)” or “96 Tears.” But occasionally there’s a one-hit wonder that’s so transcendent it qualifies as one of the greatest pop songs you’ve ever heard — which makes it all the more mysterious that the band in question never came within a million miles of replicating its sublimity or success.