Road cordoned off by police following 'quad bike crash'

Amy Grant has made the difficult decision to postpone the rest of her tour.

In a late-Friday move Gannett, the nation’s largest newspaper chain, executed layoffs at outlets across the country.

While Salman Rushdie struggles for his life in the wake of a stabbing attack, an angry Bill Maher decried the treatment of his good friend (and frequent guest) by a man whose name had the host guessing”is not Amish.”

Anne Heche about sex trafficking is still due to air in the US despite the death of the actress following a horror crash. Anne passed away at the age of 53 after she was taken off life support as doctors declared her brain dead following the accident.The Television Critics Association press conference for "Girl in Room 13" still went ahead on Thursday while Anne was still on life support. READ MORE: Anne Heche dies aged 53 as tragic actress is taken off life support after crash "This project is important to each and every one of us," said Amy Winter, executive vice-president and head of programming during the panel.The film aims to "bring attention to the appalling issue of human sex trafficking" - a topic network bosses say "inspired" Anne during production.Actor Larissa Dias and director Elisabeth Rohm appeared on the panel as Rohm confirmed that the film is finished and will air in September.Rohm said: "Although [Anne] is deeply missed, right now, I will say the film is finished and she did a phenomenal performance - a tour de force."Anne's death was announced last night (Friday) by her close friend Nancy Davis who lead the tributes after her life support was switched off.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, sign up for one of our newsletters here . It was a week after the terrifying smash which saw her Mini Cooper burst into flames in a fiery inferno in LA.The actress was officially declared brain dead after she crashed into a two-storey house in the Mar Vista neighbourhood of Los Angeles on August 5.Heche was catapulted to fame starring in the soap opera Another World in the 90s, playing both twins Vicky Hudson and Marley Love.

Queen Latifah and co-star Liza Lapira couldn't contain their smiles as they filmed season three of The Equalizer in New York City on Friday.The 52-year-old Chicago actress wore a brown blouse over a red shirt and added a pair of jeans to her look.Her chestnut brown hair was tied back in a ponytail, and she walked the set in gray and black sneakers. Have a blast: Queen Latifah and co-star Liza Lapira couldn't contain their smiles as they filmed season three of The Equalizer in New York City on Friday The rapper and actor wore silver earrings and held a metallic prop handgun while working on the scene. Latifah's partner in crime on the show, 40, wore a long sleeve blue shirt with white designs on it.  She added a pair of black slacks and matching black combat boots.

Carrie Ann Inaba paid tribute to the late Anne Heche, who competed on season 29 of Dancing With The Stars for four weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic.Hours after the 53-year-old actress was declared 'brain dead' after a fiery car crash last week, the 54-year-old Dancing With The Stars judge reflected on the mother-of-two's stint on the ABC's long-running dance competition.'She was a unique person,' the TV personality told People. 'So open and vulnerable, yet also so direct and courageous.

Lady A's Charles Kelley uploaded a post to properly thank fans as he takes time to focus on his sobriety following the cancellation of the band's tour.The 40-year-old country singer shared a message on his Instagram earlier on Friday, typing out that he is working on his, 'journey to sobriety.'The country music group announced last week that their tour, which was originally set to begin on August 13, would be postponed until next year to allow their bandmate to fully recover. Time to recover: Charles Kelley, 40, typed out a message on his Instagram on Friday thanking his fans for their support amid his 'journey to sobriety' The star shared a photo of himself posing for a selfie with his wife, Cassie, and six-year-old son, Ward, as they relaxed on a beach.  The talented performer also took time to send a message expressing how grateful and touched he has been for the outpouring support from his fans. 'I want to thank everyone who has shown me so much support and encouragement so far on my journey of sobriety,' he typed. He added that the fans themselves have already helped him on his path to getting better.  'Y’alls kind words have meant the world to me and really lifted me up over the past few weeks.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticSinger-songwriter Joseph Arthur has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Times, saying the newspaper’s use of the term “anti-vax” in a headline a year ago was defamatory, because the artist has strongly crusaded against COVID shots but has not expressed a position opposing all kinds of vaccines.Arthur is represented in the suit by Steven S. Biss.

hospital after being struck on the head by a bottle of urine that had been dropped 50 metres from a crane.The man required medical attention to his head and neck after the nasty bang that he received while working on the building of a new health centre in the south-coastal town of Worthing.He was subsequently released and is recuperating at home, but will be nursing a sore head this weekend for all the wrong reasons.READ MORE: Novelist Salman Rushdie is on ventilator and may lose an eye after attack says his agent A witness to the incident said the worker was knocked out cold by the bottle, adding: "Somebody in the crane did something they’re not supposed to."A spokesperson from Sussex Police, meanwhile, has confirmed that the Health and Safety Executive will investigate the incident.A police spokesman said: "Police were called about 5.30pm on Friday July 29, after a man was struck by a falling object at a building site in Richmond Road, Worthing."The man reported suffering from neck pain and was taken to hospital as a precaution."The construction project has seen workers on site for the last two years with a spokesman for building firm Galliford Try stressing that the safety of their employees and the public is always their number one priority.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here."As a responsible contractor, health and safety is Galliford Try's number one priority," he said. "We can confirm that an incident took place on our site at Worthing on Friday.

Erik ten Hag insists Cristiano Ronaldo has not told him he wants to leave Manchester United.

Sienna Miller and Sam Worthington have joined the upcoming western movie, Horizon.

A fourth Kung Fu Panda is in the works! – Just Jared Jr The investigation over the Rust tragedy, that occurred earlier this year, is still ongoing – DListed Check out what’s on Sarah Hyland‘s wedding registry – Egotastic Musician Rydel Funk reveals the name of her new baby – Just Jared Jr

Brett Goldstein is opening up about his cameo in Thor: Love and Thunder and revealing that he only had two weeks to prepare for his role.

Victoria and David Beckham hang out with Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner inside the Gekko restaurant grand opening celebration on Thursday night (August 11) in Miami, Fla.

Eugenie and Beatrice were not allowed to see their cousins William and Harry. Brown alleges that this came after a falling out between Fergie and Diana, MyLondon reports. Princess Diana is said to have 'fatwa'd' her sister-in-law 'for revealing she had developed verrucae after borrowing Diana's shoes'.

Love Island star has been taking part in the BBC One cooking competition alongside the likes of Danny Jones from McFly, Paul Chuckle from the Chucklebrothers and American star Nancy Dell'Olio amongst other celebrities. Faye has been impressing on the show so far, cooking a myriad of dishes for judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace. She broke down as she discussed her reasoning behind doing the show, and how she wanted to choose dishes specifically based on what her dad liked.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez jetted off on their family-inclusive honeymoon trip to Paris, France. (Their kids from previous relationships were there too, as well as their parents) According to some reports, the Deep Water star was overheard whispering sweet nothings to his new wife, and JLo’s mom in turn reportedly said she “always knew Ben was the love of Jen’s life” around the same time. It sounds like absolute newlywed bliss from all accounts – the only problem was apparently how they were constantly tailed by the media.

Sienna Miller and Sam Worthington have teamed up with Kevin Costner for his new project, Horizon.  The Oscar winner, 67, co-wrote the script for the epic historical drama, which will begin production in Utah on August 29.

Real Housewives of New Jersey, is main castmate Melissa Gorga bowing out? There’s certainly talk that she might be, and it largely started when Gorga and her husband Joe decided to skip his sister Teresa Giudice’s wedding to Luis Ruelas on August 6. Their absence was reportedly due to a major row with the bride just beforehand, as Giudice was supposedly spreading rumors about her sister-in-law cheating with a family friend during filming of their show’s Season 13 finale. Melissa broke her silence about the situation on her podcast, but it only seemed to increase speculation about her quitting the series.

Envy, Zain and Trek are three of the most adorable dogs you will ever meet.

Police are appealing for the public's help to find a missing man in south Manchester. Jerzy, 68, who uses a wheelchair, got lost from his partner on Sunday afternoon after a day in the park in Didsbury.