Universal credit and other payments to rise from tomorrow as freeze finally ends

The Kardashian vs. Blac Chyna defamation case stemming from her $100M lawsuit continues on Tuesday, as the jury selection process for the trial enters its second day.

3rd Secret, the grunge supergroup featuring members of Soundgarden, Nirvana and Pearl Jam, have shared a new live video for their song ‘I Choose Me’ – you can watch it below.The band is comprised of Jillian Raye (vocals, lyrics), Jennifer Johnson (vocals), Krist Novoselić (bass), Bubba Dupree (guitar), Kim Thayil (guitar) and Matt Cameron (drums).After releasing their self-titled debut album last week (April 11), 3rd Secret have now shared a new live performance video of their track ‘I Choose Me’.Recorded last month at Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture, you can watch 3rd Secret perform ‘I Choose Me’ in the below clip.Described as “the Alt-Folk / Grunge album for 2022 — and beyond”, ‘3rd Secret’ is billed by the band on their website as follows: “Members of major Seattle bands converge, conjuring big riffs. Krist Novoselić and Jillian Raye get into Freak Folk and Pop Syrup.

Al Roker has close bond with his Today co-stars and isn't afraid to tease them now and then either!MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager's stand-in co-stars revealedThe NBC star had fans in hysterics over the weekend with his quick-witted response to a photo Carson Daly had shared on Instagram.Carson has been in Oklahoma with his family over the Easter break, and has been spending time with Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton, whose marriage he officiated last year.VIDEO: Carson Daly and Sheinelle Jones are the perfect stand-in co-hosts And while the TV star is close to Gwen and Blake, it seems that his youngest daughter Goldie is still warming up to the country singer.MORE: Hoda Kotb marks special work milestone with Today co-starMORE: Jenna Bush Hager prepares for exciting month with her familyCarson shared a photo of his daughter looking unimpressed while being held by Blake, who was dressed as the Easter bunny, complete with a bright pink costume."Goldie’s not so sure about this Oklahoma #EasterBunny.

Will Smith past him before this year’s Oscars.The comedian, who co-hosted the event with Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall, has now explained that she double-checked the people she was poking fun at could approve of her jokes ahead of time.“I did reach out to people I was going to joke about before and make sure it was OK with them because I’ve been burned too many times,” Schumer said in an interview on SiriuxXM’s The Howard Stern Show (per The Independent), adding that she “didn’t want the camera to cut to somebody looking sad”.She added “I told the Williams sisters, I told Will, I told Leo,” of the jokes she made about Serena and Venus Williams, Will Smith and Leonardo DiCaprio.On stage, Schumer discussed Smith’s film King Richard, which tells the story of Serena and Venus Williams’ father Richard, saying: “After years of Hollywood ignoring women’s stories, this year we finally got a movie about the incredible Williams sisters’ dad.”Amy Schumer recently revealed she received death threats after a joke she made about Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons at the Oscars.Schumer had pretended to mistake Kirsten Dunst, nominated for her performance in The Power in the Dog, for a seat-filler, who is a person hired to sit in a guest’s chair if they briefly leave the room.Fans of Dunst and her husband Jesse Plemons, who engaged with Schumer after the joke, took aim at Schumer on social media. She then said in a statement on Twitter: “Hey I appreciate the love for Kirsten Dunst.

Emmerdale star Paige Sandhu shared an emotional goodbye message on Monday night after her character Meena Jutla's dramatic exit from the ITV soap. During Monday's episode, it was revealed that Meena had been sentenced to a minimum of 75 years in prison with the judge adding: "You will remain in custody for the rest of your life." Taking to Twitter after the scenes, the hit ITV soap shared an emotional video of Meena star Paige saying goodbye to viewers. In the clip, Paige jokes: "She’s finally gone down.

Chelsea proposed a new contract for Antonio Rudiger last summer that would have seen him earn less than Ruben Loftus-Cheek. The Blues look set to lose the 29-year-old centre-half this summer when his contract runs out. Chelsea did not agree a new deal with him before sanctions were imposed on owner Roman Abramovich, and they cannot discuss fresh terms with him currently due to the ongoing nature of the UK government's restrictions.

With Coachella looks currently ruling our Instagram feeds, there hasn’t been room for much other content recently. However, Maya Jama is making sure attention is firmly on her with a gorgeous new hair look that’s taking Instagram by storm.The radio presenter took to the app to upload a snap of her extra-long braids, which she can be seen wearing pulled back away from her face.Though she doesn’t give us a full 360° look at the style, we can see that the hair is only braided for half of the length of extensions.The ends of her hair have been left unbraided and given a tight, brushed-out curl. “Happy Easter @hairbyromorgan,” she captioned the bathroom mirror selfie.

Ebanie Bridges hit back at critics of her lingerie weigh-in stunts in a fiery interview only days before being crowned world champion after defeating Maria Cecilia Roman.The Blonde Bomber won the IBF Bantamweight title for the first time on March 25, after a t0 round contest saw her beat her Argentinian opponent on points. The result marked an improvement since the boxer was defeated by Shannon Courtenay last year.Bridges is signed to Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing company and her weigh-ins – where she poses in skimpy lingerie – have attracted attention, with social media users picking out Hearn’s often-awkward reactions.The stunts have also opened the fighter up to criticism, though.

Channel 4 has announced that their award-winning TV series Embarrassing Bodies is returning, as a new team of medical professionals look into patients' medical mysteries - with some help from special celebrity guests.The new look series will see Dr Jane Leonard, Dr Anand Patel and Dr Tosin Ajayi-Sotubo examine, explain and treat many conditions, as well as removing myths and stigma around common conditions.For the first time, the series will also focus on health and sexual issues - along with help and guidance from celebrities who want to get Britain talking about these topics.Embarrassing Bodies will see the yet to be announced celebrity line-up take on a series of stunts and challenges, in the hope of getting the UK talking about health and sexual issues.They'll be supported by the new medical line-up, who will use their expertise to advise the public in new "confessional clinics", where patients can ask questions they’ve been too afraid to ask, or seek advice on the embarrassing conditions they may have hidden away.Together, the new series is sure to be welcome news to fans of the original series, which ran for eight series from 2007 and featured medical professionals including Dr Christian Jessen, Dr Dawn Harper and Dr Pixie McKenna.Dr Christian became one of the show's stand-out medical professionals, who also went on to feature in series including Embarrassing Teenage Bodies to Embarrassing Fat Bodies and weight loss series Supersize V Superskinny.However in recent years, he has been involved in controversy including comments made about coronavirus, and apologising to MP Arlene Foster over allegations he made on social media, later saying that he "deeply regretted" his words, The Mirror reports.Embarrassing Bodies

Rebel Wilson has been the talk of the town in recent years after her dramatic weight loss. The Pitch Perfect actress embarked on a "year of health" in 2020, which saw her lose an impressive five stone. Several reports have suggested that Wilson, 42, followed a diet plan called the Mayr Method to help with her transformation.

Liam Payne has finally addressed the confusion surrounding the accents he used at the Oscars. The former One Direction bandmate, 28, confused people across the globe after he was filmed chatting to a Good Morning Britain presenter at the Oscars on Sunday 27 March. Discussing Will Smith’s actions on the night after he slapped Chris Rock, Liam said: "I believe whatever he felt that he did, he had the right to do.

cancer in February 2021 and has only been given until next month to live.She was first told she had the deadly illness in 2016, while six weeks pregnant with her second child with her now-husband Clive, 40.Now the mum-of-three has hit back at trolls who told her "she looks to good to be dying of cancer".The 27-year-old often shares snaps of hospital visits on Instagram as she says she never leaves home without make-up and her wig. She is finding ways to prolong her life so she can see her kids Sadie, five, Louis, two, and Betty, one, grow up.

Kate Garraway has been left gobsmacked over how "amazing" Debbie Harry looks at the age of 76.The 54 year old, who was recently left "sad" as she closed her husband Derek Draper's firm with £200,000 debt, was on Good Morning Britain with Richard Arnold, 52, and Adil Ray, 47, when they began discussing her upcoming role in a new film. Blondie star Debbie is set to star alongside Great British Bake Off's Prue Leith in a science fiction movie titled Kepler 62f.

Ukrainian comrades were "shredded and mutilated" by Russian tanks on the frontline.The sniper nicknamed Wali, who fought alongside the Kurds against ISIS in Syria, in March answered the call of Ukraine's President for foreign troops to join the war effort, saying: "I want to help people, it's as simple as that."Ever since, he has been helping to pick off enemy soldiers and giving Vladimir Putin's forces a good trolling in the process. However, in his latest update, the deadly marksman told of a close shave with a fleet of Russian tanks that saw two Ukrainian soldiers have limbs blown off in a gnarly death. He said that over the weekend he and a comrade called Shadow went to a position surrounded by Russian tanks, in a small forest having earlier left Kyiv when Vladimir Putin's forces retreated.

Emmerdale star Gemma Oaten has returned to social media to share a health update with her adoring fans after she was rushed to hospital with “excruciating pains” throughout her body.On Saturday (April 16), the 37-year-old was rushed to A&E where she was diagnosed with milk alkali syndrome which can cause kidney failure and even “death” if not controlled.In view of her 24,800 fans, the actress took to Instagram where she opened up about her “rare” illness as she recalled the life-changing experience online.As the former Rachel Breckle star posted a picture of herself waving from her hospital bed as she explained how she has been inundated with cruel messages from trolls.She wrote: “Hi everyone. I’m so sorry I've been quiet.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorThe Marvel Universe’s newest hero doesn’t have the sort of super-powers used by Thor, Captain Marvel or Spider-Man, but some people think the figure is pretty daring all the same.In a new commercial that launches today, Procter & Gamble’s Tide helps save the day when Wong, Doctor Strange’s longtime colleague, finds himself having to clean up an independently-minded Cloak of Levitation, which is smudged and befouled by pizza flour and pieces of tuna melt. The ad, which will appear on various social networks and TV, is a deliberate effort to promote the May 6 opening of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” the latest film from Disney’s Marvel Studios, but that doesn’t mean it can’t put a spotlight on a well-known laundry detergent as well.

CBS’ new musical game show, Superfan, has set the roster of musicians participating in its upcoming six-episode series. The competition series will see one musical superfan aiming to prove they are a certain artist’s ultimate supporter. The artists confirmed are Kelsea Ballerini, Gloria Estefan, Little Big Town, LL Cool J, Pitbull and Shania Twain.

From today, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will no longer allow new benefits or State Pension claimants to collect payments using a Post Office Card Account (POCA).

Tory Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said he doesn't think Universal Basic Income is the "right response" to coronavirus.

Universal Credit, job seeker's allowance and other benefits will increase today, a move that will benefit millions.