‘Squid Game’ creator reveals it was ‘near impossible’ to cast a trans woman to play Season 2 character

Cases of flu are skyrocketing across the country, including in Greater Manchester.

The number of sick days attributed to ill mental health in Police Scotland has soared by over 50 per cent in the last five years, according to new figures.

A Scots mum who was branded "lazy" has opened up on her ADHD diagnosis after she waited years for an assessment, before eventually being forced to spend over £1,000 on private care.

The trailer is here for Peacock’s new Saturday Night Live docuseries – SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night!

launched a GoFundMe campaign in order to aid in her ailing father’s treatment. She wrote on the campaign page: “My dad has recently been diagnosed with cancer, just months after losing my mom to the same thing. Due to this, he may have to stop working during his treatment.

“Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman.”Shields said she underwent labia reduction surgery while in her 40s after experiencing discomfort, chafing and bleeding. However, her surgeon informed her during a post-op checkup that he threw in a “little bonus” without her consent while she was under the knife — vaginal rejuvenation.

Raid the Cage is back!

Steve Guttenberg is one of the many people trying to help amid the raging fires in Los Angeles, which began on Tuesday (January 7).

School Of Rock have reunited to celebrate the wedding of two of their co-stars.READ MORE: Jack Black went “as method as it gets” for ‘Minecraft’ movieCaitlin Hale, who played backing singer Marta, and Angelo Massagli, who played the band’s security Frankie, tied the knot at a wedding ceremony this past weekend.Multiple members of the cast attended the ceremony, including Rivkah Reyes (who played bassist Katie), Robert Tsai (keyboardist Lawrence), Maryam Hassan (lead singer Tomika), Joey Caydo Jr. (guitarist Zack), Cole Hawkins (Leonard, also security), Aleisha Allen (backing singer Alicia), and Brian Falduto (stylist Billy).

“It takes strength and self-love to say goodbye to what no longer serves you.” ~Rumi

Tania Correia Assuncao is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with […]

Michael Annese is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with him. […]

The truth does not cease to exist when it’s forgotten or ignored.You know how you can hear or read something dozens of times in various ways before it finally sinks in? The truths listed below fall firmly into that category — timeless lessons that many of us probably learned a long time ago, and have been reminded of year after year, yet for whatever reason we tend to forget in the heat of the moment.This, my friends, is my attempt at helping all of us, myself included, “get it” and “remember it” once and for all…We know deep down that life is short, and that death will happen to all of us eventually, and yet we are infinitely surprised when it happens to someone we know. It’s like walking up a flight of stairs with a distracted mind, and misjudging the final step. You expected there to be one more stair than there is, and so you find yourself off balance for a moment, before your mind shifts back to reality and how the world really is.So let that reminder be a wake-up call to truly live your life today! Don’t ignore death, but don’t be afraid of life either.

I hope you’ll find something here to make this Valentine’s Day a happy and fun day with the person that you love the most in this world (no matter if that’s long-distance or with your BFF).Living our own fairy tale, one day at a time.Love is you, in all its beautiful and odd forms.Coffee, kisses and you – that’s my perfect morning.Your love is all the magic I need to feel and to heal.Not really perfect, but pretty perfect for each other.Lost in your eyes, found in your heart.Every love story is a beautiful one, but ours is my favorite.You’re my favorite notification each and every day.Loving you is like breathing – natural and necessary.Together is a beautiful place to be.You’re the missing piece to my puzzle and I’m so happy to have found you.My heart beats in perfect rhythm with yours.Found the one who makes my heart smile.Life is better when I’m by your side.You had me at hello, and I’ll stay with you forever.Gotta day, this love looks pretty good on us.In a sea of people, my eyes will always search for you.Every moment with you feels like a valentine.My favorite place is in your arms.You’re my favorite kind of strange and wonderful adventure.Thank you for being weird with me.We’re a perfect match (like cookies and 3 AM).Our love story is my favorite comedy.You’re the only one I want to annoy forever.Love you more than tacos (well, most days).You’re the peanut butter to my jelly (and all my other sandwiches too).Thanks for always laughing at my bad, bad jokes.I love you more than pizza, and that’s saying a lot.You’re weird, but I’m starting to think that I’m weirder.Netflix and actually chill because we’re both tired.We go together like coffee and inappropriate amounts of milk.You’re the cheese to my macaroni (in fact

Coronation Street is to bring back a previous character 'from the dead' amid cuts to the cast. Spoilers for upcoming scenes in the ITV soap have revealed that Abi Webster will struggle to come to terms with recent events.

Uh-oh!!! Sunny Hostin‘s husband has been named in a MASSIVE federal insurance fraud lawsuit!

Mo is back!

Shifting Gears debuts tonight at 8pm ET on ABC, and we have the cast and brief character descriptions for all the new stars!

Katie Price looks completely unrecognisable as her friendship with pal Kerry Katona grows stronger.

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Call Me By Your Name star Armie Hammer has been cast in vigilante thriller The Dark Knight, continuing a comeback for the actor who has been away from the film industry since 2021.As reported by Variety, the film is about a character called Sanders, who takes to the streets looking to take justice into his own hands hunting criminals. He becomes a social media sensation, with his public status as a hero contrasting with the opinion of a police chief, who sees him as a scourge to society.The film will be written and directed by German filmmaker Uwe Boll, best known for 2005 video game adaptation Alone In The Dark.The title of the film, as well as the broad subject matter, is reminiscent of the Batman franchise, with Christopher Nolan’s 2008 film The Dark Knight having the same name.

According to the largest study of its kind, a daily glass of milk can reduce the risk of bowel cancer by nearly a fifth. Researchers from the University of Oxford have found the most compelling evidence yet that calcium provides protection against the deadly disease.

A Glasgow charity has stepped in with a whopping £10,000 donation to help send a mum-of-three battling two life-changing debilitating illnesses to the US for vital treatment.

China is currently experiencing a HMPV outbreak, but Beijing has stated that respiratory infections are "less severe" and "smaller in scale" than last year.

deer he hunted. “First buck off my new farm in Kansas and he was a good one.

Your attitude is a reflection of how you think, feel, and present yourself to the world. It’s the lens through which you perceive challenges and opportunities, shaping your actions and ultimately determining your results. When you embrace a positive attitude, you’re more likely to attract positive outcomes.

The Rookie‘s season 7 debuts tonight on ABC, and we learned of a cast exit that will surely upset fans.

An NHS nurse who was suspended after she complained about a trans woman in a female changing room has beaten an attempt to have proceedings held in secret.

Achieving success in life—whether in athletics, personal goals, or professional endeavors—starts with a foundation of good health. Physical and mental wellness directly impact energy levels, focus, and resilience, which are essential for navigating challenges and seizing opportunities. While traditional advice often emphasizes diet and exercise, one tool is increasingly recognized for its ability to optimize health: blood testing.

A lorry burst into flames on the M6 on Tuesday night (January 7), before emergency crews raced to the scene. The incident erupted on the northbound carriageway, near Charnock Richard services and junction 28.

Doctors and public health officials globally are raising the alarm over a surge in cases of the 'hidden symptoms' virus HMPV, as data reveals that the rate doubled in the UK within a fortnight.

The Travelling Auctioneers had a troubling update regarding one of its guests but there was some good news in store for them.

Michael C. Hall will be back as his beloved character Dexter Morgan in the upcoming sequel series Dexter: Resurrection and more cast members have been announced.

Doc is premiering tonight (Tuesday, January 7)!

“Never hold yourself back from trying something new just because you’re afraid you won’t be good enough. You’ll never get the opportunity to do your best work if you’re not willing to first do your worst and then let yourself learn and grow.” ~Lori Deschene

I hope you’ll find something here that’ll inspire you and make you think but also help you to make this a fun and relaxing celebration.“Love does not dominate; it cultivates.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe“The giving of love is an education in itself.” – Eleanor Roosevelt“Love is not only something you feel, it is something you do.” – David Wilkerson“First and foremost, self-love, and then give love away.” – Katy Perry“Love is not about holding hands and spending time with each other, but it is about being there for your loved one, even in the cloudiest of all skies.” – Unknown“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” – David Viscot“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” – Maya Angelou“Real love is built the old-fashioned way – through hard work.” – Danny Silk“There is no remedy for love but to love more.” – Thoreau“Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.” – James Baldwin“The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.” – Morrie Schwartz“Love will find a way through paths where wolves fear to prey.” – Lord Byron“When we are in love we seem to ourselves quite different from what we were before.” – Blaise Pascal“Don’t brood.

The start of a new year brings with it the next set of ambitious plans that we will all "definitely" start in January and carry on into the rest of the year. However, by the time February hits, the majority of us have already sacked in our resolutions and gone back to old habits.

The wait is almost over for the highly anticipated return of Dancing On Ice, which is set to make a comeback on TV screens in just a few days. This year, a fresh batch of 11 famous faces will take to the ice to showcase their skating skills.

Coleen Nolan has opened up about a health issue she's been dealing with for years which can be seen as rather taboo - until now.

Katie Price's friends are reportedly concerned the model is going too far and may be “obsessed” with cosmetic procedures, as she is said to be planning further surgery on her ears.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently confirmed plans to introduce a new 'digital channel' designed to enable recipients of disability benefits, other low-income supports and the State Pension, to report changes easily.

Olympic rowing legend Sir Steve Redgrave is set to join the cast of Dancing on Ice and has opened up about his health issues that could complicate his time on the rink. "I've been diabetic for almost thirty years so the sensation in my feet isn't as good as what it used to be so navigating my footing on the ice could be a problem," he shared.

Eleven celebrities are ready to risk life and limb on ITV's Dancing On Ice with the star-studded line-up trying their best not to slip up under the watchful gaze of judges Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Oti Mabuse and Ashley Banjo. Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern will be guiding us through the 2025 series, and it seems that contestant Ferne McCann has already had a taste of the darker side of ice-skating.

A Scots heart surgeon who was convicted of harassing and assaulting a woman is facing a ban from his profession.

Around 10 million people over State Pension age across Great Britain, including 850,000 living in Scotland, are no longer be eligible for Winter Fuel Payments following the UK Government's change to eligibility rules. While the loss of this annual financial help - worth up to £300 - will be felt by so many households this winter, older people with a long-term illness, disability or physical or mental health condition, may be unaware they could be entitled to support through Attendance Allowance.

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses must prioritize their online presence to thrive. One of the most powerful tools available for enhancing this presence is search engine optimization (SEO). SEO is more than just a buzzword; it’s a critical element that can determine the visibility and success of your online efforts. It empowers businesses to attract organic traffic, thereby increasing engagement and conversions.

From School of Rock to Wedding of Rock!