Soundgarden are “confident that clarity will come out in court” after Vicky Cornell lawsuit

ITV.The TV chef has spoken out in a new interview about many "blaming" Covid for their failures, as his businesses go from success to success.Gino has insisted for many to "stop blaming Covid for everything" as he looks to a bright future in his business ventures.Speaking to The Mirror at his restaurant in Newcastle, he said: "It's becoming such a lousy and annoying excuse to say because of Covid I couldn’t do my job properly, or because of Covid we couldn’t do this and couldn't do that."He sympathises, however, admitting that he knows the restaurant industry has had to go through many changes but he has remained positive and adapted to the situation.He continued: "Throughout the pandemic at some points we had the chance to have guests sitting outside and the councils around us were extremely generous to give us the space to put tables."And we then realised, 'Wow, we should have done this from day one'."So, [let's stay] positive and let’s keep smiling, keep positive."Gino, listening to what his Covid customers need, now has a new terrace overlooking the river Tyne at his Newcastle restaurant.As well as this, the TV chef plans to open more restaurants across the country this year.These include restaurants in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow.This comes after Gino had to speak out last month following reports his My Pasta Bar chain had gone into liquidation.Sharing a video from his kitchen at home, the Italian chef began: "When I got back I saw a lot of c**p about my restaurant."Apparently, my restaurant had gone into liquidation."Now, I don’t usually do stuff like this, but I thought, let me set the record straight here."About 10 years ago, I opened a business called Pasta Bar, which serves Italian food very fast

Naga Munchetty, 46, confessed she is learning “lots of non-broadcast friendly” topics that she won’t be able to air on her BBC show. Naga says she was exposed to some "shocking" information when she was vocal about her dislike of Valentine’s Day on her BBC Radio 5 Live show.The presenter said on Monday: “I want to talk to you a little bit about Valentine’s Day.“I’m putting it out there, I’m not a fan.“I don’t celebrate it, but if you want to by all means go for it.“Is it a good thing for relationships or is it just a good thing for business? What do you think?  “Are you with me, is it outdated?”Later in the show, Naga was baffled to reveal that there is also a day dedicated to someone’s “bit on the side” to avoid them feeling left out.She exclaimed: “I have just been told that February 15, the day after Valentine’s Day, is side-chick day.“Have you heard of that? I am shocked!“And just in case you didn’t know what a side-chick was- I didn’t- it is your bit on the side.“So, what happens is on Valentine’s Day couples give each other presents or cards or loving tokens of affection.Then, on the 15th you give your bit on the side the same attention.

A controversial Scottish Government measure aimed at improving ventilation and cutting covid risk in schools will not go ahead in Renfrewshire.

The people of Perth and beyond paid touching final tributes to the late Lily Douglas as she was laid to rest in a private service on Valentine’s Day.

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have a number of sweet nicknames for each other, like many other couples.

Nicole Scherzinger certainly turned up the heat this Valentine's Day.MORE: Nicole Scherzinger unrecognisable with blonde hair and risqué sheer dressThe 43-year-old singer took to Instagram to share a stunning photograph with her fans in honour of the occasion.WATCH: Nicole Scherzinger slips into tiny string bikini on Caribbean getawayNicole can be seen showcasing her toned figure in a red sequinned handkerchief top teamed with a matching skintight skirt.READ: Nicole Scherzinger's bikini body is incredible - here are her fitness secretsMORE: Thom Evans gets fans talking with baby photosHer long dark hair has been styled in glamorous bouncy waves and she completed her look with a bold red lip and sparkling hoop earrings. "Happy Valentine's Day beauties," she wrote.

An American woman has gone viral on Tiktok after sharing her experience of trying to hike up Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh.

Paisley Pirates player-coach Adam Walker believes he and his teammates have to stick to their game plan for the entire match to have any chance of toppling title rivals Aberdeen Lynx.

EMMERDALE star Danny Miller has revealed some of his days-long wedding plans - including "diva demands" like a fairground park. The actor - who recently quit playing Aaron Dingle after 13 years on the ITV soap - is also keen to have his baby son as the page boy. Danny, 31, and his fiance Steph Jones, 30, welcomed their first child, baby boy Albert, shortly before his I'm A Celeb stint last year.

OLLY Murs showed off his incredible body transformation in a sweet Valentine's Day tribute to bodybuilder girlfriend Amelia Tank. The pop star's athletic other, 29, half acts as his personal trainer and has whipped him into shape over the past few years.

Novak Djokovic has revealed he would rather miss out on tennis greatness than be forced to get the Covid vaccine against his will. The men's tennis No.1 was deported from Australia last month over his vaccination status in a row that made headlines around the world.

Lewis Hamilton will compete in the 2022 season after announcing their no.44 'is back', ending months of speculation surrounding the F1 star.Hamilton, 37, was controversially denied last year's championship in a title showdown with rival Max Verstappen on the final day of the season.Following the race, Mercedes chief Toto Wolf admitted the heartbreaking defeat had seen them both become "disillusioned" with the sport, sparking rumours that the Brit could walk away from F1 altogether.But Hamilton fans can now rest easy with Mercedes taking to Instagram to share the news that their star man is back and ready to challenge for a record-breaking eighth championship.Posting a blackout photo of Hamilton with his back to camera, the German manufacturer has illuminated the number 44 alongside the caption "44 is back."Verstappen has chosen to run with the no.1, switching from his regular race number of 33, after securing his maiden title.

massive profits for a 25-year-old law graduate who is selling her old clothes.Hollie, a law student, first started shifting her old clothes in 2014 on Depop, with the at-the-time 18-year-old hoping to bag a bit of extra cash.The app lets people buy and sell unwanted outfits, and in the process has revolutionised the second-hand clothing market, helping buyers score bargains and, in Hollie's case, make the sellers a fortune.Originally from Cardiff, the law student started using the app casually when "super bored" of her at-the-time outfits, and now she nets herself thousands every month after becoming a top seller on Depop.The 25-year-old now lives in Bali, Indonesia and hires five employees to help her run stores in the UK. Speaking to The Mirror, she said: "I'd started trying to lose weight in 2015 and by 2016 I'd dropped about four dress sizes so I needed to get rid of my old stuff and also buy myself clothes that fit.

Julia Fox is keeping herself in the spotlight following her split from Kanye West.

Taylor Momsen is speaking out about battling depression and substance abuse following the death of Chris Cornell and her longtime producer, Kato Khandwala.

Chris Cornell’s widow Vicky has launched a new lawsuit against his former Soundgarden bandmates. She wants a judge to decide the value of Cornell’s share in the band, after the surviving members offered to buy her out of the Soundgarden business for “the villainously low figure of less than $300,000”.In the lawsuit filed in Seattle earlier this week, Vicky Cornell says that the band offered to buy her late husband’s interest in the band for $278,000.

Taylor Momsen has shared that she fell into a "hole of utter depression and substance abuse" after the death of Chris Cornell.

Chris Cornell’s wife Vicky is reportedly suing the surviving members of Soundgarden after they attempted to buy out her stake in her late husband’s band for what she has called a “ludicrously low” price.According to Variety, the three remaining Soundgarden members offered Ms Cornell less than $300,000 (£217,000) for her share in the band’s masters, publishing royalties and other revenue.

You may only know Taylor Momsen as the adorable child actress from The Grinch or the teen star from Gossip Girl, but for the past decade she’s been living a very different life.

Three-time Grammy winner Chris Cornell's second wife Vicky Karayiannis has sued his band Soundgarden, yet again, for offering her an 'offensive' $300K buyout of his share.'She has no choice but to file the suit asking the judge to value the band's assets,' an insider told TMZ on Wednesday.'It's less than what she got for her cut of just the 2018 royalties for Soundgarden's masters. Vicky also alleged the lowball is obvious because the guys in the band got an offer of $16M from an outside investor for Soundgarden's masters.' (pictured in 2017) (pictured in 2015)The 42-year-old former publicist appeared to allude to her suit on Instagram Wednesday: 'My truth stands stronger than your lies.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe widow of Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell has sued the surviving bandmembers again, claiming that she was offered a $300,000 buyout that she considers “ludicrously low” and is calling for the group’s holdings to be professionally valued.