Touching mural of The Smiths legend at Manchester pub gets go ahead thanks to bandmate's campaign

charged in the investigation of the death of Matthew Perry is expected to plead guilty Wednesday in a federal court in Los Angeles to conspiring to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine.Dr. Mark Chavez, 54, of San Diego, signed a plea agreement with prosecutors in August and would be the third person to plead guilty in the aftermath of the “Friends” star’s fatal overdose last year.Prosecutors offered lesser charges to Chavez and two others in exchange for their cooperation as they go after two targets they deem more responsible for the overdose death: another doctor and an alleged dealer that they say was known as “ketamine queen” of Los Angeles.Chavez is free on bond after turning over his passport and surrendering his medical license, among other conditions.His lawyer Matthew Binninger said after Chavez’s first court appearance on Aug.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Programmers at the Busan International Film Festival have given their opening gala to an historical action thriller ‘Uprising” with an all-star Korean cast that hails not from a traditional Korean studio, but from Netflix the global streaming platform that has both disrupted and elevated the South Korean content industry. Selectors have brushed aside criticism that the choice of a film that will skip a theatrical release and be available online within a couple of weeks, is a troubling precedent. Instead, they have pointed out that the festival has long programmed TV series and also operates a content awards ceremony that is open to films, TV series and made-for-online content.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Chile’s Storyboard Media, run by Gabriela Sandoval and Carlos Nuñez, has boarded crime drama “Wildness” (“Salvajes”) by two of Latin America’s leading women filmmakers, Claudia Huaiquimilla from Chile and Peru’s Joanna Lombardi. Pact was sealed at Madrid-based confab Iberseries & Platino Industria where the project participates in the annual event’s co-production forum. Written by Diego Vega (“October,” “El Mudo”), “Wildness” is a crime drama inspired by actual events that traces the explosive encounter between a fading Parisian model and a young surfer who deal in drugs to fund their lavish lifestyle.

Lorraine Kelly's remarkable four decade long career in the British television industry is set to be celebrated with a special ITV documentary in her honour.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Beta Film, one of Europe’s biggest and most ambitious independents, has unveiled its Mipcom sales slate, led by 10-part epic “Rise of the Raven,” plus a new pick-up, “Last to Brake,” based on the true story of Finnish motorcycle racing great Jarno Saarinen, and now 288 episodes of Greek daily series smash hit “The Beach.” Also brought to market are two Eagle Eye Drama shows: singular PBS and Channel 4 procedural “Patience,” starring Laura Fraser (“Breaking Bad”); and “Bookish,” created and starring Emmy Award winner Mark Gatiss (“Sherlock,” “Doctor Who”), as well as Internet troll redemption’s tale “A Better Man,” from public broadcast powerhouses NRK and ZDF. Promising one of Mipcom’s biggest world premieres and billed by Beta Film as one of the most epic European TV productions of all time – which is something coming from Beta, the producers of “Babylon Berlin” and “Swarm” – “Rise of the Raven,” produced by the multi-prized Robert Lantos (“Sunshine,” “The Sweet Hereafter,” “Eastern Promises”) will world premiere, as announced, in the Grand Auditorium of Cannes Palais des Festivals on Tuesday, Oct.

Jamie Lang Commissioners from four of Europe’s top public broadcasters assembled in Madrid on Tuesday for a roundtable discussion about what they’re looking for in potential scripted projects. Hosted by the Iberseries & Platino Industria forum and emceed by María Valenzuela, the panel included speakers Morad Koufane, France Télévisions’ director of international and young adult series; José Pastor, director of cinema and fiction at RTVE in Spain; Michele Zatta, commissioning editor in charge of international co-productions for Italy’s RAI; and Laura Mae Harding, commissioning editor for international co-productions at ZDF in Germany.

EXCLUSIVE: The Walking Dead and Invincible maker Skybound Entertainment has hired former Warner Bros. and Disney exec Mitsuru Oda to lead its Japanese unit.

EXCLUSIVE: The Yellow Affair has boarded world sales (excluding Australia) on Justin Kurzel’s documentary Ellis Park, his upcoming film about musician Warren Ellis.

Ellise Shafer Audible has set a star-studded voice cast for an adaptation of Agatha Christie‘s debut novel “The Mysterious Affair at Styles,” including Peter Dinklage, Jessica Gunning and Himesh Patel. Dinklage will portray Christie’s famous detective Poirot alongside Patel as his companion, Captain Hastings. “Baby Reindeer” breakout Gunning is voicing antagonist Evie Howard and “Succession’s” Harriet Walter is taking on the woman at the center of the mystery, Emily Inglethorp.

As Lorraine Kelly approaches her milestone 65th birthday, tributes are pouring in to celebrate the TV presenter's extraordinary four decades on the screen.

Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry has shared her latest single called ‘Something In The Air’, ahead of the release of her debut solo album ‘Vicious Creature’.The Scottish singer-songwriter’s new track arrives after she previewed the song at a live show in the US last month, and follows singles ‘Are You Awake?’, ‘Shame’ and ‘Change Shapes’.Debuting last night (October 1) as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record in the World, the single is pulled from her anticipated debut solo record, which is due for release later this year.The new track sees Mayberry confronting someone who comes up with “stories” and “conspiracy theories“, before declaring in the anthemic chorus that she just wants to be “someone who’s happy“, asking: “But why do you even carе? / Must be something in the air.”Listen to ‘Something In The Air’ below. “Something In The Air is a song that really came out of nowhere,” Mayberry shared in a press statement about the new track.

Mark Ronson, recent Mercury Prize nominee Cat Burns and Jake Bugg.In a press statement, Burns – who was a student at the BRIT School, which is funded by the BRIT Trust – said: “I’m really excited to perform at the MITS. I’m so grateful to the BRIT School for my time there, and the funds raised through the event are vital in helping to find and nurture the next generation of creative talent.”This year’s MITS Award recipient Jason Iley will follow in the footsteps of past recipients Annie Lennox, Kylie Minogue, Rob Stringer, Emma Banks, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Lucian Grainge, Michael Eavis, Pete Tong, Roger Daltrey, Jamal Edwards and last year’s awardee Lucy Dickins among many others.Iley has served as Sony Music UK & Ireland’s chairman for the last decade, making him the longest serving chairman in the company’s history.In 2022, Jamal Edwards became the MITS’ first-ever posthumous recipient after the author, broadcaster and DJ died unexpectedly in February that year.

Atlanta rapper’s death last month, aged 34.The rapper’s family told TMZ that he died on September 5 at his home in the city, and that they were “shattered and heartbroken”. No cause of death was shared at the time.Now, it’s been revealed that the artist – real name Dequantes Lamar – died from an accidental drug overdose, confirmed by a medical examiner’s office in Georgia.In a report by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office on Tuesday (October 1) obtained by People magazine, several drugs were found in his system, including fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine, promethazine and THC.The report also indicated that there were no signs on trauma when his body was found, and the death was ruled an accident.According to an incident report obtained by the magazine, Lamar’s brother told police that he woke up at 3am and thought the rapper was asleep on the floor by the kitchen with food in his mouth, noting it was “very unusual”, before he picked him off the floor and put him on the couch.At 11am that morning, a woman called the police after noticing his body was cold and he was not breathing.The rapper, a father of five, rose to prominence in 2013 with the single ‘Type Of Way’, which reached Number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100, while his 2015 single ‘Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)’ peaked at Number 26.Lamar was also known for being a key member of Rich Gang, a project from Cash Money Records, alongside Young Thug.

Police have launched an urgent appeal for help to track down a missing 70-year-old man from Stockport.

A former bus driver has been hauled back before the courts because of what police officers found hidden in his bedroom. Frederick McBride was caught performing a sex act on his coach when he should have been picking up high school pupils.

Detectives hunting a man they want to speak with in connection with the murder of a teenager have widened a manhunt to Spain - as a £20,000 reward remains on offer.

Emmerdale fans are abuzz with speculation that Ross Barton has already made a comeback to the village. Last month, it was announced that actor Michael Parr is set to return as the notorious Ross after a five-year absence, with Emmerdale's social media channels teasing fans with a playful video.

Prince William and Harry were once the epitome of brotherly unity, but their relationship has encountered turbulent waters. Following Harry's exit from royal duties and his outspokenness about family affairs, tensions between the siblings have escalated, casting a shadow over any hopes for reconciliation. However, royal enthusiasts got quite the pleasant surprise when they spotted a tender homage to Prince Harry in a casual capture from William's home amidst celebrations for King Charles' Coronation.

2 min read Long before Kris Jenner schemed to monetise Kim Kardashian and encouraged the release of that tape, there lived Mary Villiers – a ruthless 17th-century ‘momager’ who used her son George […]

Coatbridge & Bellshill MP Frank McNally addressed a gathering of former miners, trade unionists, local schools, religious leaders and residents of the community at the mining memorial at Auchengeich Miners’ Welfare Club.

Boyfriend killer Tasmin Glass has sparked anger by moving into a close-knit community after being freed just halfway through her jail sentence.