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Michael Beale insists he won’t be writing off Jon McLaughlin after rejecting the negative “narrative” that has surrounded the Rangers keeper since his Old Firm blunder.

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JESY NELSON is on the cusp of signing a major new record deal. The former Little Mix singer is in advanced talks with Warner Records about a potential partnership ahead of her independent release of her second single Cried Out, which will come out more than a year after her debut solo track, Boyz.

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In a major shift one of the nation’s premier arthouses, Karen Cooper will be exiting as director on June 30 after 50 years running the Film Forum in New York City. Deputy Director Sonya Chung will assume the role.

Television has been increasingly taking advantage of tax rules to save money by scrapping shows that have already been completed.

An emerging Paisley musician is set to headline a special gig for charity.

Construction work is underway on 19 new council houses at a £4.1 million development in Coatbridge.

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A Paisley-based care worker has been struck off after making multiple sexual remarks towards a female colleague.

A North Lanarkshire building has been given Grade B status as a “place of special architectural or historic interest” in recognition of its significant interior mural by one of Scotland’s most celebrated artists and writers.

No turning back. Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes have no intention of hiding their relationship after their affair was uncovered late last year.

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Mel Gibson has been dropped as Co-Grand Marshal of the 2023 New Orleans Parade - with event organizers citing 'threats and safety' concerns in the wake of the actor's announcement.The actor, 67, who has a long history of making anti-Semitic and racist remarks, was due to appear in the Krewe of Endymion parade at the Mardi Gras event on February 18, but his inclusion was slammed by The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans and the Greater New Orleans Rabbinic Council.Endymion president Dan Kelly  said in a statement on Sunday - just 24 hours after Oscar-winner Gibson was announced as  Co-Grand Marshal: 'The Krewe of Endymion has received significant feedback about our grand marshal announcement. 'Some of this commentary included threats that cause us great concern.  Not to be: Mel Gibson has been dropped as Co-Grand Marshal of the 2023 New Orleans Parade - with event organizers citing 'threats and safety' concerns in the wake of the actor's announcement (pictured 2018)'In the best interest of the safety of our riders, special guests and everyone that welcomes us on the streets, Mel Gibson will not ride as a co-Grand Marshal for our 2023 parade.' In a joint statement on Sunday, the Anti-Defamation League, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans and the Jewish Community Relations Council lauded the decision to remove the star - but questioned why he was hired in the first place.The statement read: 'Although it has been announced that Mel Gibson will no longer ride due to reported threats, ADL, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans, and the Greater New Orleans Rabbinic Council—are appalled that Endymion chose Mel Gibson as the parade’s 2023 Grand Marshal to begin with.