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Jon Burlingame editorClassical composer Nico Muhly rarely writes for TV (the BBC “Howard’s End” was the last one, five years ago), making his score for Apple TV+’s eight-hour “Pachinko” something of an event. The century-spanning epic follows a poor Korean woman and her descendants as their lives intertwine, often unhappily, with those of their Japanese neighbors. Variety talked to Muhly about his sensitive music for the miniseries.Why did you want to tackle this project?I’d read the book, like the majority of Americans.

A family have described feeling 'trapped' and 'scared' after their flights were cancelled at the last minute, stranding them in Turkey, leading to costs of nearly £2,500 for new flights and hotels. It comes amid more chaos at Manchester Airport as mountains of abandoned bags are left after arrivals.

Amber Beckford warns her “psycho” side could come out if she’s cheated on inside the Love Island villa.The 24-year-old London nanny says she loves to flirt and is open to getting X-rated on the ITV2 dating show if she meets the right hunk.But she’s warned that if any unlucky lad presses the wrong button they could see her fiery side and she’s not afraid to show it.Amber admitted: "I have a lot of different sides to my personality, I think in one sense I could be on the mature side and be like, 'It's not meant to be” or have the slightly psycho side come out." Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE She added: "Hopefully I’m going to bring some opinions, it definitely depends on what buttons are pressed.“I can sometimes have a short fuse. I don’t know who’s going to be in there so I guess it depends on the personalities and the dynamics."With kids I have all the patience in the world but with men, I definitely don’t.

Britain's Got Talent fans were left stunned as head judge Simon Cowell apologised after leaving a young girl in tears.First up on the talent show's roster for the fifth and last semi-final were Matricks Illusion, who performed a disappearing act that saw Simon brought onto the stage.A man dressed as the music mogul was seen being pushed into a trash compactor and wheeled out as a floppy paper cutout, before a drum-kit seemingly appeared out of thin air.But Simon wasn't impressed, as he told them afterwards: "I buzzed because I didn't feel it was magical enough. There was a lot of chaos, and whereas I like these big magic acts compared to cards, we had a magician on a few days ago who I thought was so much better."He added: "I didn't think this...

Liam Llewellyn hopes to get lucky in the Love Island villa thanks to the little leprechaun he packed as his luxury item.The 22-year-old masters student from Newport, Wales, said the toy has helped family members pass tests including driving exams.He said: "I’ve got a little leprechaun my auntie gave me.

Love Island's Liam Llewellyn has shared the body part that he thinks can "make or break" someone, as he prepares to enter the villa on the hunt for romance.The hit ITV2 dating show is back with a bang for its eighth season, which means a fresh batch of singletons are set to enter the villa on a hunt for love - including hunky welsh student Liam.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star ahead of entering the villa, Liam revealed that although he does not have a "foot fetish", he thinks having good feet can make or break a relationship for him.Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE He said: "I haven't got a foot fetish, but I can appreciate a good foot. There's a difference."I think a foot can make or break someone.

Love Island's Amber Beckford has shared the 'move' islanders should avoid, if they want to impress her in the villa as the new series prepares to get underway.The hit ITV2 dating show is back with a bang for its eighth season, which means a fresh batch of singletons are set to enter the villa on a hunt for love - including Nanny and brunette beauty Amber.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star ahead of entering the villa, Amber revealed that she is not impressed by "flashy guys" and in the villa, "If someone tries to do that" it will definitely be a "wrong move".Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE She added that although she doesn't have many consistant icks, flashy guys are a huge turn off for her, adding: "It's very situational. "For one guy, it might be absolutely fine and then suddenly, I'm like 'urgh, it's making me feel sick'.

Love Island star Amber Beckford is sure to set pulses racing in the Love Island villa, but her fellow islanders had best tread carefully as she said she might be "looking elsewhere" if she's not engaged! The 24 year old nanny from London, who's headed into the Majorcan villa, told OK!: "In a relationship, I'm very loyal. "But if you're not my boyfriend and there's no ring on my finger, I might be looking elsewhere!" When it comes to her perfect guy Amber explained she's "not too strict" on her requirements "as long as he’s a gentleman and has a good sense of humour." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .

Ethan Shanfeld Danny McBride and the “Righteous Gemstones” writers’ room began shaping Season 2 of the HBO megachurch comedy in the fall of 2019. They started shooting in March 2020, but after two days, the COVID-19 pandemic halted production.

Love Island has finally released a snippet of the first episode of the new season, as fans can get even more excited about the impending launch show on Monday, 6 June.The two-minute clip shows all of the islanders in their natural habit and a taste at their personalities as each soon-to-be contestant gets ready for a summer of love. Amongst the hair-twirling, dancing and cheeky flirting, all the islanders also revealed their occupations - all as they're about to give them up for three months.The video begins with paramedic Paige Thorne biting into a bap as she sees a billboard sign teasing the show of the summer. "The OG dating show is back!" the poster reveals, drawing her in to the show.

Love Island newcomer Liam Llewellyn could be following in Jake Cornish's footsteps this year after he told OK! he can "appreciate a good foot". After revealing he likes to compliment girls on their feet, we asked the Strength & Conditioning Masters Student from Newport whether he has a foot fetish. "I haven’t got a foot fetish I would say," the 22 year old star in the making admitted.

Since their verdict was announced, many have wondered what will happen if Amber Heard can’t pay Johnny Depp’s $10.35 million in damages and how much money she has now.

Since their trial started, there have been questions about if Amber Heard could go to jail for Johnny Depp’s verdict in their defamation case and the chances she could be charged with perjury now that the trial is over.

Homeward bound. Johnny Depp’s attorney Camille Vasquez and her boyfriend were spotted leaving Virginia on June 3, 2022, after her client won the defamation case against Amber Heard. The lawyer was swarmed by fans and paparazzi as she was leaving her hotel.

Thousands of Lanarkshire youngsters have used a new child benefit scheme.

McDonald's new Russian owners have put up a list of new names for the burger chain after the fast-food giant pulled out of the country. The fast-food chain announced last month they had sold nearly 850 restaurants to Russian billionaire Alexander Govor after closing stores in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

Amanda Holden viewers that it was live. Jumping onto Twitter, fans shared their thoughts.One person wrote: "So were The Scooter Boys performing 'Live' or pre-recorded? Ant & Dec said it was pre and Amanda said 'Live'.

Eiza González is a fashion icon, whether she’s on the red carpet or out for coffee. The Mexican actress was photographed while out for coffee, wearing a summery dress and some sunglasses.Eiza González opens up about her crossover success and calls Salma Hayek a ‘trailblazer’Eiza González and Jason Momoa are reportedly datingThe photos show Eiza wearing Prada sunglasses and a brown dress.

Lynda Carter is showing her support for the LGBTQ community, proving to be one the most iconic queer legends on and off the screen. The actress took a moment to share some sweet words for her fans, just in time to celebrate pride month, revealing why she is an inspiration and a beacon of light, following her portrayal of Wonder Woman.However some online users had a different opinion and the actress was quick to respond.

Gwyneth Paltrow is giving Kourtney Kardashian some helpful advice now that she took the next step in her relationship with Travis Barker during a romantic wedding in Italy, sharing her experience on managing a blended family.The 49-year-old Hollywood star makes a special appeareance on the latest episode of The Kardashians, and while the actress seems to be visiting for business, Gwyneth asks Kourtney about her current living situation, to which the reality star responds that they have been together “a year and four months.”“My husband and I did not live together until we’d been married for a year,” Gwyneth explained to Kourtney, adding that the reason for their decision involved their kids.“It’s hard in a way, you know, the step-parenting thing,” Gwyneth continued, referring to her previous relationship, “That second marriage is like, it’s so beautiful. It’s such a good opportunity to do it.”The Goop founder and the reality star teamed for a special collaboration which they discuss during the episode, joining forces to launch the unique ‘This Smells Like My Pooshy’ candle, and fans of the brand can expect top notes of geranium, green pepper, and timur berry, honeysuckle, and vetiver and oakmoss base notes.Kourtney described Gwyneth’s story as “really inspiring” and showed her appreciation for her advice, with Travis sharing 16-year-old daughter Alabama and 23-year-old stepdaughter Atiana from his marriage to ex-wife Shanna Moakler.Kourtney is also known for her past relationship with Scott Disick.