Skepta removes single artwork following Holocaust comparisons

The former British reality TV juggernaut The X Factor is under fire, with former staff revealing that producers used a secret coding system to highlight contestants with the “potential to kick off.”

Jess Glynne has opened up about falling “out of love with music”, and hinted she may have new music on the way.The singer gave an interview to the The Telegraph, where she told them she was “deeply unhappy” with music. She further cited her grandmother’s and friend’s passing and being “really burnt out” as the reasons for her hiatus.Glynne also revealed she received a number of death threats following her use of a transphobic slur in 2021.“It felt like the world caved in on me,” Glynne said.

Pharrell has announced his forthcoming biopic Piece By Piece, which will be made out of Lego.The musician took to social media to share the news, revealing that the film will land in theatres on October 11, 2024. “Who would’ve thought that playing with Legos as a kid would evolve into a movie about my life,” he wrote.

Chris Young have been dismissed just days after the 38-year-old was arrested following an incident at a Tennessee bar, the Nashville district attorney confirmed Friday evening. His charges included assaulting an officer, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest at the DawgHouse Saloon in Nashville.

Nashville drew on her real-life experiences with alcoholism for storylines, describing the process as “traumatising”.The actress spoke to The Messenger about her perception of the way the show’s narrative developed, noting that it had a detrimental effect on her own well-being.“Straight from the beginning, it was like, I’m dating a football player, [and then] Juliette dates a football player,” Panettiere said. “And then they turned her into an alcoholic.

Kacey Musgraves has released a cover of Bob Marley’s ‘Three Little Birds’, which is set to feature in the upcoming biopic about the reggae icon. Listen to the track below.The reverb-heavy acoustic version of the track is one of six covers of Marley songs that will accompany the film’s release, with the other artists including Leon Bridges, Daniel Caesar, Skip Marley and Wizkid.‘Three Little Birds’ was first released on Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1977 album ‘Exodus’, later reaching the Top 20 in 1980 as a single.Listen to Musgraves’ version of the song below.The feature length biopic about the reggae icon, titled Bob Marley: One Love, is due to be released in UK cinemas on February 14, 2024, with British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir (Peaky Blinders, One Night in Miami) playing the musician.The film has been made in partnership with Marley’s family, and also stars James Norton, Lashana Lynch and Tosin Cole.

New coroners’ courts to serve three Greater Manchester boroughs are intended to lessen any distress for grieving relatives. The expanded courts and office facilities in Bolton will benefit families and residents attending Manchester West Coroner’s Office.

Salford council has pushed forward plans to build more "affordable" housing at two locations in the borough.

A man from Manchester is opening a mobile vet surgery to help deliver healthcare to pets around the city by doing home visits.

A crime crackdown plan in Rochdale has been approved.

It was a sight that appalled veteran airport worker Paul Derrig. Left in scorching heat outside an aircraft was a dog inside a cage. He took a picture of the pet, the beginning of a two-year fight to get better treatment for animals being transported through Manchester Airport.

A man was left paralysed from the neck down after a freak accident during a cold water sea dip.

The latest episode of ITV's The Masked Singer saw Bubble Tea leave the show after the character was unmasked as former Absolutely Fabulous star Julia Sawalha.

Kate Middleton and Prince William are known to take a lot of pride in their fitness and enjoy keeping in shape but are still no stranger to the occasional take away dinner according to a former royal butler.

A dad has been left paralysed from the neck down after a freak accident when he went for a cold water dip on New Year's Eve.

Scots singer Lulu has opened up about getting frightening diagnosis from her doctor which prompted her to make drastic lifestyle changes.

Bradley Walsh is one of most popular TV hosts of our time, and it seems that you can't flick through the channels without seeing him presenting, from The Chase, Blankety Blank and currently, he is the host of the reboot of Gladiators with his son, Barney Walsh, and there's apparently an interesting reason behind this.

Brendan Rodgers faces a major problem at left back with Greg Taylor ruled out due to a calf strain in a position that has been identified for some time as one that needs strengthening.

The Masked Singer fans are convinced they know who Piranha is on the ITV series after the latest episode with new clues dropped. The five acts battling it out were Air Fryer, Bubble Tea, Owl, Piranha and Eiffel Tower, but it was Piranha's performance on Saturday night (20 January) that got everyone talking as they took on school disco week. As Piranha delivered another epic performance belting out Bruno Mars' hit 'Treasure', fans were convinced they had revealed their identity on the show, reports The Mirror.

Gladiators star Sharron Davies has bravely shared details of her horror show injury that left her needing nine surgeries.The 61 year old, who is best remembered for her stint as Amazon on the original ITV version of Gladiators that aired in 1995, spoke of the harrowing ordeal she had to go through on the show, which resulted in her requiring nine operations and even a knee reconstruction. While participating in the program's Pyramid Game, the former Olympian, who won a silver medal in swimming at the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games, sustained a severe knee injury, reports the Daily Star.

With the 14th of February swiftly approaching us, why not use Valentine’s Day as an excuse to treat yourself to some fun nail art? Whether you’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day or nothing at all, it can’t hurt to play around with a few nail designs at your next manicure appointment. From minimalist hearts to red and pink colour block designs and heart-shaped tips, we’ve found just about something that everyone will love. And if you don’t fancy heading to the nail salon or consider yourself a bit of a nail art pro, you can recreate the designs at home yourself with our shopping recommendations.