Woman speaks of horror of being caught in blaze at Hamilton flats

actors and entertainers are striking in Hollywood and around the country with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) as they demand a rise in pay and residuals in the streaming era.And while the strikes may have a positive outcome in store for actors, Porter is already dealing with the negatives of the situation.“I have to sell my house. I don’t know when we’re gonna go back [to work],” the “Pose” star, 53, told the Evening Standard.“The life of an artist, until you make f–k-you money, which I haven’t made yet, is still check-to-check,” he added.Porter, who played ballroom emcee Pray Tell in “Pose” from 2018 to 2021, revealed he was gearing up to work on a couple of upcoming projects in September.However, due to the strike, “none of that is happening,” according to Porter.“So to the person who said, ‘We’re going to starve them out until they have to sell their apartments’ — you’ve already starved me out,” Porter told the outlet.The actor’s comments come after it was reported that film execs were willing to “allow things to drag on until union members start losing their apartments and losing their houses,” according to Deadline.The newly-single Porter also slammed Disney CEO Bob Iger who said actors’ expectations of treatment are “just not realistic.”“The business has evolved,” Porter said, referring to the streaming era of film and TV.“So the contract has to evolve and change, period.

EastEnders star Bobby Brazier already boasts some impressive dance skills which could prove useful on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. On Wednesday (9 August), Bobby was confirmed as the twelfth celebrity contestant due to take part in the new series of the multi-award-winning entertainment show. Produced by BBC Studios, the beloved reality dance competition will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for its new series this autumn, bringing glitter, glamour and an eclectic mix of dancing to homes across the nation.

We're so used to seeing Nicole Scherzinger with long hair that watching her pop up on our Instagram feed with a short new 'shag' cut was a bit of a jump scare. However, if you had any doubts that the star could pull off a shorter 'do, you won't after seeing the results of her trip to the hair salon. Posing for snaps on her hair stylist Dimitris Giannetos' grid, the former Pussycat Dolls singer looks red (or wet) hot with a tousled mullet-like style that falls just below her shoulders.

Olivia Newton-John continues to show up for her family in the most mysterious ways. On the one-year anniversary of her death, Newton-John's husband, John Easterling, and daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, revealed how the Australian actress is always watching over them, albeit in "supernatural ways." Newton-John died "peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California" on Aug. 8, 2022.

Christopher Vourlias Beta Film has acquired international distribution rights to “I Know Your Soul,” a new series from Oscar nominee Jasmila Žbanić (“Quo Vadis, Aida?”) that premieres Out of Competition next month at the Venice Film Festival. The six-episode limited series is led by European Film Award-winning actress Jasna Đuričić, who plays Nevena Murtezic, a prosecutor in the process of divorce and single mother to a teenage son.

Oscars will no longer broadcast on Sky in the U.K., Variety has confirmed. Sky, the U.K.’s largest pay-TV broadcaster, has given up the rights to Hollywood’s biggest awards ceremony. The Comcast-owned company got the rights to the broadcast back from the BBC in 2004.

K.J. Yossman ITV’s evidence during a parliamentary inquiry into the Phillip Schofield scandal has been branded “inconsistent” and “contradictory,” letters reveal today.

Naman Ramachandran Fremantle and Ukraine’s STB are teaming on “Power of Talent,” a feature documentary on the lives of previous “Ukraine’s Got Talent” contestants, revealing the obstacles they face amidst the ongoing conflict. The documentary will follow the journeys of Ukrainian acts including Light Balance Kids, Natasha Korotkina and Artem Fesko as they take to various “Got Talent” stages across the world.

Empire State Bastard have shared a dystopian video for their recent single ‘The Looming’ – check it out below.The side-project of Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil, and their touring guitarist Mike Vennart (Oceansize) will release debut album ‘Rivers Of Heresy’ on September 1 (pre-order/pre-save here).‘The Looming’ was shared last month as a follow-up to the singles ‘Harvest’ and ‘Stutter’, and its video continues the dystopian themes of the track.Of the video, the band said: “ESB x Mike Bourne. The end is looming!”Watch the video below.Speaking to NME earlier this year, Neil said that ESB were “going for extremity at all costs” while embarking on what he described as a “hideously horrific musical journey”.“Because we play together in Biffy, there’s no point in us doing another project that doesn’t feel miles apart,” he explained.

Shadows Of Change expansion for Total War: Warhammer 3 shows off the power of the three legends heading to the strategy game.These are The Changeling for the Tzeentch, the Jade Dragon Yuan Bo for the Grand Cathay and Mother Ostankya for the Kislev. Check it out below:The Changeling isn’t the strongest actor on the field, however, he is able to trigger opportunities for those forces to turn the tide.

Kylie Minogue has sent a heartfelt message to Madonna, following the recent health scare that left her in intensive care.The message of support comes in light of the ‘Like A Virgin’ singer’s recent stay in hospital, after she developed a “serious bacterial infection”, which saw her admitted to an intensive care unit.The news was announced by her longtime manager Guy Oseary, and the 64-year-old pop star was forced to postpone a number of shows due to health concerns.Madonna was supposed to embark on her massive 40th anniversary ‘Celebration’ tour last month, which would have kicked off in Vancouver, BC on July 15. Other stops in North America included New York, Chicago, Miami, Washington, Houston, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas.Now, with the artist confirming that she is feeling better and set to make a full recovery soon, another pop icon has reached out to send her best to Madonna and share that she understands the health struggles that come with excessive touring.Speaking with E! News recently, Kylie Minogue said that she “feels for her”, and wants to join all other fans in wishing Madonna a “speedy recovery”.“‘I feel for everyone touring, but especially women touring.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has been flooded with congratulatory messages after she was revealed as the winner of Cooking with the Stars. The actress was one of several famous faces who signed up to the latest series of the ITV competition show hosted by Emma Willis and Tom Allen.

Janette Manrara has shared the sweet moment she enjoyed some quality time with her baby daughter after facing a tough recovery from her birth. The dancer and presenter has been soaking up her newborn bubble after welcoming her first child with her husband Aljaz Skorjanec.

A mum has left doctors stunned after giving birth to two healthy babies at the exact same time.

Snatch creator Guy Ritchie has responded to a lawsuit claiming he copied ideas for The Gentlemen from a friend and writer.

Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) head Kate Taylor has put together what she describes as an “eclectic and lively” mix of titles for her first year at the helm. 

Stacey Solomon has transformed into a "glitterball" as she took to Instagram to show off her makeup routine.The Loose Women panellist, who is currently enjoying a family holiday, shared a short clip of herself putting some makeup on. Adding text to the clip, she wrote: "I love doing my makeup on holiday because it takes 0.5 seconds because I hardly wear any [laughing emoji] and I feel like I can go as glowy as a glitter ball [laughing emoji] [prayer hands emoji] "Nearly all the makeup I own and use is @iconic.london [laughing emoji] so add - my brand partner [white heart emoji]" Stacey has been keeping her fans updated while on holiday after her family jetted off for the whirlwind trip earlier this week.

There’s nothing quite like a British summer, and this year’s weather seems even more unpredictable than usual thanks to it’s constantly changing temperatures, and when you’re experiencing several different seasons in one day, it can be almost impossible to know how to dress, with scorching temperatures one moment and cold drizzle the next. The best solution to this ever-changing weather is to opt for layers that you can easily take off and put back on with every temperature change, and we think we’ve found the perfect piece that helps see you through the UK’s unpredictable climate.

Khloe Kardashian has shared that not only has her own daughter, five year old True, broken her arm this summer - but that her nephew Psalm, four, has done the same. Khloe, 39, who recently confessed she can't wait to turn 40, saw the funny side as she took to her Instagram account to share a sweet picture of the cousins holding hands and raising their casts up to the camera.The two little ones looked super colour co-ordinated as True paired her bright pink cast with matching pink PJs and Psalm went for an all black look complete with basketball shorts and a cartoon tee.True and Psalm, who is the youngest son of Kim Kardashian and her ex husband Kanye West, posed for the picture in what looked to be one of the famous family’s huge home gyms.

In a series of recent Instagram pictures, Chloe Ferry has faced claims she's a 'bad role' model, with one even saying: "Please eat! Not a good look to show kids this is it." However, her fans were quick to defend the brunette in the comments section and showed their support. Flooding the TV star, who has previously appeared on hit shows such as Celebs Go Dating and Ex on the Beach, with lovely compliments, one wrote: "Don't listen to the negative comments Chloe. Do what makes you happy...

Police in Lanarkshire are appealing for information following a wilful fire at a block of flats in Hamilton.