Sir Billy Connolly and Glasgow International Comedy Festival team up to create unique award

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Minister, Laura Trott MP, is calling on older people across the country to check if they are entitled to Pension Credit as soon as possible to ensure they stand the best chance of qualifying for an extra £324 cost of living payment.

Green minister Lorna Slater has hailed the reintroduction of beavers to Scotland as an example of the global change that’s needed in how we treat nature.

A woman who previously worked as a glamour model is now making a living by inviting men into her home to dominate them and beat them up. Sophie Larissa Weiss, 30, says business is booming as blokes fly from all over the world and pay for her to wrestle them to the floor, choke them up until they tap out and even punch them in the face, the Daily Star reports.

A Scots cyclist has told how she feels lucky to be alive after feeling her head ‘bounce’ off the road three times during a horror hit and run collision. Audrey Power is appealing for the driver of the vehicle to come forward after she was knocked off her bike on the A6091 Melrose Bypass in the Scottish Borders on Sunday, December 4.

A scathing report warning Scotland is failing to hit its climate goals should serve as a “wake up call”, Green minister Lorna Slater has admitted.

Phone calls and surfing the internet will be allowed on EU flights as of next summer, it has been announced.

Selena Gomez took to TikTok on Thursday to debut her new rainbow hair, making a drastic change from her usual brunette look. The Wolves hitmaker, 30, shared a clip of herself in a public restroom hunched underneath a hand dryer, as she styled her brand new tresses. 'You gotta do what you gotta do,' the star - who's been busy promoting her Apple TV+ documentary, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me - jokingly quipped in the caption.  Switching it up: Selena Gomez took to TikTok on Thursday to debut her new rainbow hair, making a drastic change from her usual brunette look; (R) Pictured December 1Justin Bieber's ex-girlfriend looked chic in a metallic blue top and jeans with rips on the knees. Throughout the clip she fussed with her hair as it dried under the machine.At the end she looked into the camera and smiled, as her friend laughed at the funny circumstance.

The stars were out in force to celebrate the career of the acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro on Thursday evening.Jessica Chastain, West Side Story star Ariana DeBose and Chloë Sevigny were among the stars supporting the writer and director for the Museum of Modern Art's film benefit, which featured a tribute to him.The benefit and tribute coincides with the opening of a new exhibit at the Manhattan-based museum, Guillermo del Toro: Crafting Pinocchio, which is dedicated to his new stop-motion animated adaptation of Pinocchio.Jessica, who starred in del Toro's gothic horror–romance Crimson Peak, looked effortlessly elegant as she hit the red carpet in a silvery purple off-the-shoulder dress.  Leading ladies: Jessica Chastain, West Side Story star Ariana DeBose and Chloë Sevigny were among the stars supporting the writer and director for the Museum of Modern Art's film benefit, which featured a tribute to director Guillermo del Toro Jessica's outfit featured a plunging neckline highlighting her cleavage, and the bodice was covered with intricate lace swirls and floral designs.The dress featured a skirt that reached all the way to the ground, covering up her footwear, and it was enlivened with small mirrored cubes for extra luster.

Paris Hilton shared a behind-the-scenes look of her mother, Kathy Hilton's, stunning Christmas decorations by giving her fans a holiday-themed house tour which included a $38K champagne vending machine on her Instagram stories on Thursday. The media personality, 41, and socialite, 63, additionally jumped onto an Amazon Live session as part of the Paris Hilton Holiday Hosting Guide. The mother-daughter duo recently made fashion statements of their own by attending The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Gala together in LA earlier Wednesday.   Getting into the holiday spirit: Paris Hilton, 41, showcased her mother, Kathy Hilton's, holiday decorations in her home after filming an Amazon Live session together  Lavish: Paris then gave her followers a special look at the Monet and Chandon vending machine - which retails at Neiman Marcus for $38K - that her mother also had in her dining room The Simple Life star shared a short clip of herself standing next to her mother in a large kitchen while holding her adorable little pup.  The two stars were seen wearing comfortable Christmas-themed robes from Kathy's sleepwear collaboration with the Australian brand, Sant and Abel. Paris's platinum blonde locks were swept up into a stylish ponytail, allowing her bangs to border the right side of her face in an elegant wave. Kathy simple parted her blonde hair to the side, and her locks effortlessly fell down straight past her shoulders. During the short video, the mother-daughter duo announced that their Amazon Live had started, where Kathy joined Paris to talk about holiday decorating and the socialite's new cookware line.  Dressed warmly: The two stars were dressed in Christmas-themed robes from Kathy's sleepwear collaboration

The Backstreet Boys Christmas special that was filmed this month in Los Angeles has been cancelled, following rape allegations against Nick Carter.The special was set to air on ABC on December 14, and feature Carter, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell and Howie Dorough, but Variety confirmed that it's been axed.It comes after Carter, 42, was accused of raping a 17-year-old girl on a tour bus during the band's 2001 tour. Cancelled: The Backstreet Boys Christmas special that was filmed this month in Los Angeles has been cancelled, following rape allegations against Nick Carter; The band pictured 2022The holiday-themed special was going to see the band members performing hits from their 10th album, A Very Backstreet Christmas.

Scott Disick is regretting his past treatment of Kourtney Kardashian and their relationship, according to insiders.Disick, 39, 'will always have regrets about how he treated Kourtney and handled their relationship,' a source told Entertainment Tonight, as he is currently 'focusing on moving on, accepting his faults, and trying to learn from his mistakes.'After nearly a decade of dating, Disick - who is father to children Mason, 12, Penelope, 10, Reign, seven, with the reality star, 43 - and Kardashian parted ways for good in 2015, as she cited Disick's sobriety battles as the reason for their parting. The latest: Scott Disick, 39, is regretting his past treatment of Kourtney Kardashian and their relationship.

Glee actress Ali Stroker joyfully announced on Thursday that she and her husband David Perlow have welcomed a baby boy called Jesse.Ali, 35, broke the news the day her son turned one month old, getting together with David and Jesse for a couple of festive group shots she posted to Instagram.'World meet Jesse Kenneth Perlow!' she gushed. 'Born 11/8 healthy and so happy to be here! Life will never be the same.

After more than a decade in the works, the much-anticipated sequel to the epic science fiction film Avatar (2009) is set to premiere in theaters on December 16.As part of the promotional push, director and co-writer James Cameron has been talking up the look of Avatar: The Way Of Water, which comes courtesy of extensive motion capture technology.In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, Cameron went as far as to declare that 'it's not even close' when you compare the special effects in the Avatar sequel and Marvel's own VFX work in recent films like Avengers: Endgame. James Cameron offered high praise for the special effect work in Avatar: The Way Of Water and that it trumps the VFX used in marvel films'I just want to say ahead of time that I'm not going to diss the Marvel or DC Universe.

Ashley Graham left little the imagination as she flaunted her famous curves on the red carpet at the TIME Person Of The Year Reception held in New York City on Thursday night.The supermodel, 35 - who welcomed twins back in January - looked sensational in a see-through black beaded dress that she styled with opaque black lingerie.The sexy bra and hot pants appear from Ashley's Knix shapewear collection, which she launched earlier this year. Curvaceous: Ashley Graham left little the imagination as she flaunted her famous curves on the red carpet at the TIME Person Of The Year Reception held in New York City on Thursday nightHer daring dress had a hood that she kept over her wavy brunette hair as she smoldered for the cameras.The runway maven paraded around in strappy black heels.  Ashley achieved a sultry stare by creating a smokey cateye with black eyeshadow.

Selma Blair enjoyed a reunion with her Dancing With The Stars partner Sasha Farber in sunny Los Angeles on Thursday.The 50-year-old actress competed on the show this year but had to withdraw because of the health challenges posed by her multiple sclerosis.And despite her run on the program being over, she has clearly maintained her friendship with the pro dancer who was teamed up with her. Having a ball: Selma Blair enjoyed a reunion with her Dancing With The Stars partner Sasha Farber in sunny Los Angeles on ThursdayShe was seen bringing along her service dog, an English Labrador called Scout, to meet up with Sasha for an alfresco coffee.Their sighting comes two nights after Selma thanked Sasha onstage while accepting a People's Choice Award for her run on Dancing With The Stars.

Totally lost. Melissa Gorga opened up about the complicated nature of her feud with Teresa Giudice — and the surprise of hearing Luis Ruelas call husband Joe Gorga a “good guy.” 

Scottish legend Sir Billy Connolly turns 80 years old today. The much loved comedian, born in Glasgow, has celebrated an illustrious career, entertaining us Scots for over five decades.

Sir Billy Connolly has hit a huge milestone as he turns 80 today after the Big Yin's hilarious patter and incredible one-liners have had us belly-laughing for decades.

Sir Billy Connolly may reside in Florida these days but when he's back on Scottish turf, he likes to tuck into the traditional delicacies.