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It’s hard to believe that it’s been four years since Alex Garland‘s “Annihilation” hit the big screen courtesy of A24. While that film flopped hard at the box office, it still garnered solid reviews from critics, and everyone has waited for Garland’s follow-up ever since.

It could be the ideal base camp for any amateur Nessie hunter – a stunning accommodation on the banks of Loch Ness with unrivalled views of the famous waterway has just gone on the market.

Island Of Love – you can hear the four-piece’s new single ‘Songs Of Love’ below.The Jack White-owned label expanded their operations to London last summer and opened a record store in Soho in September.Third Man London have announced this afternoon (February 9) that their first signing is the London band Island Of Love.The quartet will release the ‘Songs Of Love’ EP via Third Man on March 18 digitally, with a physical release – a limited edition 7″ – set to follow on July 1. Pre-order is available now from here.You can hear the EP’s title track below.Third Man co-founder Ben Swank, who is said to have offered Island Of Love a deal 30 seconds after they got off stage following a gig at Third Man London, said in a statement: “I grew up a working class kid in Ohio, coming of age in the early 90s… did Island Of Love’s songs immediately strike a note of familiarity to the heart strings of this former teenaged lo-fi obsessed anglophile? Yes they did.

Snow is expected to batter Scotland from later today after forecasters issued a yellow warning for the wintry showers.

Ronan Keating found fame in Boyzone at the age of just 16.

More than 70 Girvan residents did their bit for the Quay Zone leisure centre by continuing to pay membership fees despite the facility being forced to close because of Covid.

The Scottish Government has confirmed 15 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours,

Days Gone 2, director Jeff Ross has revealed he had plans for an Uncharted prequel.Speaking to Sacred Symbols+ (and transcribed by VGC), Ross said that after the sequel to Days Gone wasn’t greenlit, the team started looking at other Sony titles. One of the potential games was a prequel to Uncharted featuring “Victor Sullivan at the age of 25 in a very stylised world where… it would be around 1976 it think is where we figured out his age might be.”“A young sexy Victor Sullivan, to me, would have been like Sean Connery,” said Ross, comparing the character to James Bond.“He busted out of the Navy for reasons, and I thought seeing him young and trying to figure out his way in this world going from trying to be a soldier or you know a military man to now I’m just out on the streets and I’m gonna become a hustler,” he explained.Inspired by films such as Joker and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Ross wanted to pull from that era “without leaning into the cheesy parts of the ‘70s.”However plans stumbled when they couldn’t find many “opportunities for shootouts”.

JoAnna Garcia Swisher has paid an emotional tribute to her friend Chris following his passing.MORE: JoAnna Garcia Swisher's husband shows his support for her in the sweetest wayTaking to Instagram, the Sweet Magnolias star penned a heartfelt message alongside a picture of the pair together.It read: "There are some people and some things in life that are so pure and special that it's hard to even describe how much they mean to you.VIDEO: Watch Sweet Magnolias' JoAnna Garcia Swisher in season 2 of Sweet Magnolias"The magic they possess is so undeniable and potent. And everyone who is lucky enough to be in its orbit, felt it.MORE: Sweet Magnolias fans boycott season two amid controversyMORE: Jamie Lynn Spears' daughter appears in Sweet Magnolias - details"This is you, Chris.

Kim Kardashian discusses self-love, divorce, and more in the March 2022 issue of Vogue.

Katy Perry is still waiting to say “I do.”

singer Adele came on stage to accept her golden statuette, Elba placed his cue cards in front of his groin in an attempt to cover his embarrassment.The Twitterverse had a field day with jokes, memes and observations about the Marvel star’s mishap. “@BRITs someone needs to tell Idris Elba to close the front door,” a fan joked.“Why the hell are people complaining that Idris Elba’s fly was open at The Brits? They’re acting like that’s not the best possible outcome,” another added.One said, “No matter how ropey I feel today I can at least be safe in the knowledge that Idris Elba feels worse #BRITs.”Why the hell are people complaining that Idris Elba’s fly was open at The Brits? They’re acting like that’s not the best possible outcome.Other Twitter fans tried to warn Elba, writing: “@idriselba YOUR FLIES DOWN BRO #brits#brits2022.”“No one think to tell Idris Elba his flies were down before he went on stage nah #brits,” a fan noticed.

Angelique Jackson On Tuesday, “The Power of the Dog” director Jane Campion made Oscars history as the first woman to receive two best director nominations. Campion is nominated in the 2022 Oscars directing category opposite Steven Spielberg for “West Side Story,” Kenneth Branagh for “Belfast,” Paul Thomas Anderson for “Licorice Pizza” and Ryusuke Hamaguchi for “Drive My Car.” Her first Oscar nod for directing came in 1994 when she was nominated for “The Piano” at the 66th Academy Awards.

Wilson Chapman editorOne day after nabbing her first Oscar nomination, Jessie Buckley’s full talents are on display in the first trailer for “Men,” a horror film from A24 and director Alex Garland (“Ex Machina,” “Annihilation”). It will premiere in theaters May 20.The official synopsis for “Men” reads: “In the aftermath of a personal tragedy, Harper (Buckley) retreats alone to the beautiful English countryside, hoping to have found a place to heal.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorVeteran rapper Talib Kweli and roots-ish rock band Dawes are set to headline the inaugural Pure Imagination festival, to be held in the geological wonderland of the Granite Dells at Watson Lake in Prescott, Arizona on Saturday, May 21.The lineup also features three-time Grammy-winning blues artist Fantastic Negrito, Rising Appalachia, Atlas Genius, Katie Pruitt, Ponderosa Grove, Chateau Chateau and Walt Richardson, with more acts to be announced. The “eco-forward” all-day event will have food, drink, on-site hiking, kayaking, and (limited) ticketed camping.“Prescott has a rich history in music and we want to continue to keep it alive.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaScreen Media has acquired North American rights to “9 Bullets,” a new crime thriller with “Game of Thrones” star Lena Headey and “Avatar’s” Sam Worthington. The studio is planning a day-and-date release in April. “9 Bullets” centers on a showgirl (Headey), who risks everything when she rescues a young boy after his family is murdered by her ex-boyfriend, who also happens to be the local crime-boss (Worthington).

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorSteven Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated remake of “West Side Story” is coming to Disney Plus next month.The movie will debut on Disney Plus in the U.S. and most international countries on March 2, 2022.

J. Kim Murphy The Roku Channel released a trailer on Wednesday morning for “Reno 911″ Defunded,” its upcoming revival series of the long-running “Reno 911!” sitcom.The trailer shows both new faces and old ones hard at work in the Reno Police Department.

Jenna Jameson appears to be on the mend after a weeks-long struggle with a mystery illness. The model and former porn star, 47, was hospitalized in early January after losing her ability to walk.  Taking to her Instagram Story this week, the former adult film actress wrote to fans, "Hey, guys. I’m still in the hospital, but I’m doing OK and i’ll be out soon," Page Six reports.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe Roku Channel has picked up sci-fi adventure series “The Pact” from Qatar-based Katara Studios and Taipei- and Los Angeles-based Organic Media Group.The Roku Channel is the home of free and premium entertainment on the Roku hardware and software platform.The six-part show will be exclusively available on The Roku Channel in the U.S., U.K. and Canada from March 26, 2022, and release to the rest of the world in July.

After great reviews at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes after its world premiere at Fantastic Fest and a great response to the trailer at CinemaCon, Universal is moving Blumhouse’s Scott Derrickson directed feature from Jan. 28, 2022 to Feb. 4, 2022.