Three households allowed to celebrate Christmas together under new UK rules

Steve Albini has called on Joe Rogan to follow the example of Insane Clown Posse, as Rogan continues to face a backlash over the content of his Spotify podcast.Rogan recently apologised after it emerged that he had used the N-word multiple times on his show, calling it “the most regretful and shameful thing I’ve had to talk about publicly” before arguing that the clips had been “taken out of context of 12 years of conversations on my podcast”.He was already under fire after Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and more removed their music from Spotify in response to vaccine misinformation promoted by guests on his show, which has been exclusive to the streaming platform since a $100million deal was struck in 2020.On Monday (February 7), Albini shared an interview with Insane Clown Posse’s Violent J from 2020 in which the musician acknowledged problematic lyrics in the band’s music.Discussing ICP’s 2000 collaboration with Three 6 Mafia, which contains the line “sick like a diseased Ethiopian,” Violent J told Stereogum: “I was that stupid. I didn’t understand the offensiveness in that.

Liam Gallagher performed his new single ‘Everything’s Electric’ for the first time during last night’s BRIT Awards (February 8) – you can watch his performance below.The track is the first to be previewed from the former Oasis frontman’s upcoming new solo album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’, which is set for release on May 27 and is the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Why Me? Why Not.’.After releasing ‘Everything’s Electric’ – which was co-written with Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl – last Friday (February 4), Gallagher gave the song its live debut at last night’s BRITs at The O2 in London.The performance began with footage of Gallagher being helicoptered into the venue, before he then made his way to the stage to perform ‘Everything’s Electric’ with his live band – you can see his performance below.‘Everything’s Electric’, which was also co-written by its producer Greg Kurstin, was inspired by Beastie Boys’ ‘Sabotage’ and The Rolling Stones’ ‘Gimme Shelter’, according to a press release.Gallagher will play his biggest solo shows to date in June, including two sold-out gigs at Knebworth.

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This Morning star Holly Willoughby was left scratching her head after hearing that tablets have an expiry date and can't just be thrown away.The TV beauty looked gobsmacked as she and co-host Alison Hammond talked about medications with Dr Ellie Cannon.The trio were discussing branded and non-branded medicine when a "best before date" was mentioned.Looking stunned, Holly said: "I didn't even know that was a thing on tablets, until I read that there and I was like, 'Oh my God is there?'""I've probably got stuff lurking at the back of my medicine cabinet," she added, as Alison suggested she had a good clear out.Holly had another surprise when Dr Cannon explained that tablets shouldn't just be thrown in the bin, but should be taken to a pharmacy to be disposed of safely."I didn't know that either!" the star exclaimed.Alison had joined Holly on the ITV programme to fill in for Phillip Schofield, who has been in Covid isolation.The presenter tested positive for the coronavirus at the end of January but, luckily, felt "fine".Appearing on This Morning via video link earlier this month, he assured fans: "I haven't even got a sore throat now. I've sneezed twice, and that's it! I've got a slight temperature."This is not what I expected, I've got to say."He is now headed back to the sofa after testing negative twice.Phillip announced the good news by sharing two photos of negative lateral flow tests on Instagram this week."Oh hello!! What do we have here?" he wrote on the first snap.Posting the picture of his second negative test, he wrote: "It's official!!! Two days negative...

David Beckham has once again shared another food-related anecdote which may surprise his fans. Speaking on the second half of the River Cafe Table 4 podcast, the former footballer confessed to eating 32 snails in one sitting.MORE: David Beckham makes surprising confession about wife Victoria's dietWhen he played for Paris Saint-Germain, David took his wife Victoria Beckham to swanky Paris restaurant Chez L'Ami Louis, dubbed the world's most famous bistro, where he devoured a substantial amount of escargots.WATCH: David Beckham showcases his cooking skills"One of my favourite restaurants in the world is L'Ami Louis...

Hooters to open in Liverpool city centre has had a petition launched against it, calling the plans and bar "archaic and chauvinistic".The online petition was launched by angry residents and local government officials who opposed plans for the beer and bar food brand to open up shop on the high street, Liverpool Echo reports.Among the angry responses were the Mayor of Liverpool and Merseyside's Police and Crime Commissioner, with the petition set up by Labour councillor Maria Toolan.It calls on Liverpool Council to deny the licensing application Hooters are seeking out, with a link to the petition shared ahead of a licensing hearing scheduled for February 15.The petition claims that if the bar is given the go-ahead, it will attract a "narrow unwanted demographic" and a rise in anti-social behaviour. The chain is well-known in the US for its beer and bar food, often served by scantily-clad waitresses.Councillor Toolan initially objected to Hooters' proposals in a letter to city centre residents alongside colleague Cllr Nick Small.An online form has also been set up by Toolan for residents to add their names to a list of those opposed to the prospective Hooters plans.The petition says: "Hooters is an archaic and chauvinistic brand and this type of venue is no longer reflective of today's society."Hooters employs women to promote its business activities in an exploitative manner, it demeans and degrades women and undermines female equality."We believe it will attract interest from a narrow unwanted demographic and will cause increased anti-social behaviour."We have the support of our Mayor, Police Commissioner, MPs, and local residents and we hope we can rely on yours.

drugs on her premises. Judy Boulton has been writing warning notes and plastering the walls of the men's toilets inside the New Inn pub in Burslem, Staffordshire.

Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year where couples and new dates alike get dressed up and head out for date night.But, on top of the wining and dining many established and new couples also hope to get down and dirty on February 14.But, not every sexual encounter runs smoothly – and two sex therapists have shared the three words that they claim “instantly” turn men off in bed.So, if you’re hoping to get wild it’s best to avoid saying them! Asa Baav and David Chambers, a couple who run sex and relationship courses around the world, told the Sun that people with male partners should never say this phrase and should be compassionate towards them if suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED).

families from three households will be allowed to celebrate Christmas together across the UK.

reports.

Lockdown rules for Christmas could be announced as soon as today after a UK-wide coronavirus summit.

Nicola Sturgeon held talks with Tory minister Michael Gove as well as the leaders of the Welsh and Northern Irish devolved governments on Saturday night, with more discussions scheduled for early this week.The First Minister has previously said she was hopeful a common strategy for the festive season could be agreed upon by all four governments.A Scottish Government spokesman said no agreement has been reached and discussions are continuing - but pointed to a Cabinet Office statement published today,  which makes it clear that indoor meetings between households are on the agenda.Boris Johnson will tomorrow outline plans for a limited relaxation of coronavirus restrictions to allow some mixing between households across the UK for

coronavirus restrictions are slightly relaxed.

coronavirus related lockdown, and weeks of Christmas looking uncertain, the news will come as a welcome boost as the festive season nears.On Sunday, the Government confirmed plans that four households will be allowed to mix – including trips to the pub – over five days during the Christmas season.While the measure is going to be UK wide after governments in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland agreed to fall in line with decisions by Westminster.Families will be required to choose their mixing households in advance – and will be allowed to mix indoors.Cabinet minister Michael Gove said there would be “limited additional household bubbling for a small number days”.A statement from the Cabinet Office said: "Ministers reiterated the importance

Nicola Sturgeon was last night locked in talks with the UK Government over plans to lift the travel ban and allow families to meet up at Christmas.The First Minister and Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove were attempting to thrash out details of a four nations agreement during a tense phone call.The UK Government is keen to make a statement after a Cobra meeting that will allow up to three households or groups of between eight and 12 people to meet over the festive period.The Scottish Government’s ban on travel to other parts of the UK would be lifted under the deal.A source said: “The First Minister is wary of committing to anything too early as she wants to be sure infection numbers are on their way down."Everyone is broadly agreed that

under new lockdown rules after Boris Johnson won the vote for a national lockdown on November 4th.