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Jay Park recently revealed that he was considered for the line-up of veteran K-pop boyband Big Bang.Jay Park recently appeared on the July 19 episode of Big Bang singer Daesung‘s YouTube show. During his appearance, the singer shared that he had been a big fan of the group when he was a trainee in the early-2000s.Daesung then brought up how Park had once been considered for the band’s line-up by YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun-suk.

System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian has once again hit back at Imagine Dragons for their controversial gig in Azerbaijan.Last month, Tankian made headlines when he criticised Imagine Dragons for their decision to go ahead with their controversial gigs in Israel and Azerbaijan, stating that he has “zero respect for those guys”.The dispute came over a show that Dan Reynolds and co played in Azerbeijan’s capital city, Baku, which some argued could be perceived as being an endorsement of the country’s authoritarian President Ilham Aliyev.Tankian had sent the group a letter last summer urging them to pull out of the Baku Olympic Stadium show. In the letter, he stated that proceeding with the gig “would help whitewash the dictatorial regime’s image”.The likes of Brian Eno, Thurston Moore and Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters also took the time to share an open letter last August asking Imagine Dragons to back out from the gigs.

Seven major political parties will battle it out tonight in the first of the BBC's televised general election debates.

Derek McInnes knew he was putting his career on the line by taking over Kilmarnock.

Boss John Rankin says whatever happens in the Championship play-off final with Inverness next week, his Hamilton Accies side have given him everything and they will put their bodies on the line to get promotion.

Great Escape festival, with over half the line-up demanding the festival drop their sponsorship with Barclays in solidarity with Palestine.The Brighton-based festival is sponsored by the bank, which has been a source of controversy amid the current events in Gaza because of the bank’s financial investment in companies that supply arms to Israel.The issue was first highlighted by a petition started by the promoter How to Catch a Pig and the band The Menstrual Cramps, and has since been signed by artists including Kneecap, Lambrini Girls, Alfie Templeman, Lip Critic, Wunderhorse and Mary in the Junkyard who have urged the festival to drop Barclays as a sponsor.Then, Cherym pulled out of playing Great Escape due to the festival’s connection with Barclays bank before record labels Alcopop and Big Scary Monsters joined the boycott and pulled out of the festival.Now, dozens more have joined the boycott over the controversial partnership. The latest to drop out of performing include Lambrini Girls, ‌ZHEANI, Rett Madison, Mui Zyu, Hongza, Sarah Crean, LVRA, Ideal Living, Van Zon, COMRAD, Other Half, Cherym and Borough Council.‌Speaking about their decision not to play the festival, Lambrini Girls issued a statement saying: “We will not be appearing at The Great Escape festival this year.

Former Rangers boss Michael Beale has confessed Celtic have the advantage going into the next derby showdown with the title hanging in the balance.

Glastonbury Festival fans have been sharing their thoughts on this year’s line-up following the first wave of acts being announced this morning (March 14).Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA will headline the iconic Pyramid Stage at the 2024 edition of the Worthy Farm event, with Shania Twain scheduled to take on the prestigious legends slot.Other acts on the poster include LCD Soundsystem, Little Simz, Burna Boy, PJ Harvey, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Kiwanuka, Janelle Monae, Olivia Dean, Paloma Faith and Keane – all of whom will grace the Pyramid.Idles, Disclosure and The National are scheduled to top the Other Stage. Elsewhere on the line-up are the likes of The Streets, Two Door Cinema Club, Avril Lavigne, The Last Dinner Party, Jungle, Justice, Bloc Party, Fontaines D.C., Yard Act, Arlo Parks and Gossip.Much of the online discussion has been centred around SZA, who will be topping the Glasto bill having never performed at Worthy Farm previously.The announcement comes shortly after the R&B singer was named International Artist Of The Year at the BRIT Awards 2024.

After years of campaigning, the fathers of two police officers murdered on duty have finally persuaded government officials to sanction a posthumous award for public servants killed in the line of duty.

In the opening moments of 20 Days in Mariupol, Mstyslav Chernov’s chilling account of the siege of the Ukrainian port city, a Russian tank marked with the ominous ‘Z’ swivels its turret toward a hospital. On an upper floor of the building, Chernov and his small team record as the cannon slowly rotates towards them, preparing to fire.

Wireless Festival have been announced, with Nicki Minaj, 21 Savage and Doja Cat leading the line-up. Find ticket details below.For this year’s instalment, the iconic London festival will return to its new space in Finsbury Park and span across three days.

Taskmaster is on the way – and the line-up for series 17 of the show has been announced.Following the Taskmaster Champion of Champions 3 special that aired last night (January 14), Channel 4 confirmed the five-strong lineup for the next series in a trailer showing the cast and their outfits. Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed and Inside No. 9 star and co-creator Steve Pemberton will be part of the new series, as will Joanne McNally, Sophie Willan and John Robins. The new season is expected to air in the first half of 2024, although a date has not yet been confirmed.Check out the first teaser of the new season here:In other news, a new live experience could give everyone the chance to compete in Taskmaster.In a video announcement in December, show hosts Greg Davies and Alex Horne shared plans for Taskmaster: The Live Experience which would allow viewers to “take part in the same ludicrous tasks that these so-called comedians do”.The duo have launched a mailing list to gauge interest in the idea, with 100,000 sign-ups required to get the project off the ground.In a rallying cry to fans of the show, Davies and Horne said: “Please sign up to the Taskmaster: Live Experience mailing list.

aespa, ZEROBASEONE, (G)I-DLE and more. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming concert.Krazy Super Concert 2024 will take place on February 10, 2024 at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

Scots rugby star Stuart Hogg has broken his silence after his marriage breakdown and slammed online abuse he's faced over a reported fling with sports presenter Leonna Mayor.

Kristin Cavallari protects her kids — even if it means sacrificing her relationship with her own father.

Eccles Market traders say they're devastated over a proposed £10m regeneration project that will see 60-year-old stands knocked down. The plans are a part of 'Eccles Vision', with the shopping centre, market and car park set to be demolished in three phases.

Neil McCann reckons Philippe Clement has a Rangers striker solution right in front of him in Abdallah Sima.

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starred in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and seemingly had a lot of fun making the film.

Tatiana Siegel Spyglass Media Group initially declined comment when Variety broke the news that the company had dropped Melissa Barrera from the cast of “Scream 7.” But now the production banner behind the hit horror franchise’s revival is pushing back on a narrative that has quickly coalesced around the decision: that Barrera was fired for showing support for the Palestinian cause. Instead, a spokesperson clarifies that Barrera’s posts were interpreted as antisemitic. “Spyglass’ stance is unequivocally clear: We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech,” a Spyglass spokesperson tells Variety.

The third largest force in England and Wales, Greater Manchester Police is responsible for serving and protecting over 2.8 million people in the region.

Amber Heard‘s In The Fire director had so many good things to say about her in a new interview.