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Simon Pegg Makes Use of Fake Cigarettes to Acquire Voice Transformation in 'Inheritance'

While director Vaughn Stein praises his dedication in creating a creepy character for the thriller, the 'Star Trek' actor reveals that the coronavirus lockdown has helped him gained the weight he lost.




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Monica's Ex-Husband Shannon Brown Arrested for Firing Shots at a Couple

The former NBA player was arrested on Saturday, May 2 and charged with aggravated assault after shooting at a man and a woman who entered his home with a 'For Sale' sign outside.




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Sofia Richie Shares Solemn-Looking Selfie Following Scott Disick's Rehab Stint

In related news, the 21-year-old is reportedly worried after Scott checked out of rehabilitation with a report saying that the 36-year-old flew to Colorado from Los Angeles on April 28.




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YaYa Mayweather's Stab Victim Shows Bare Baby Bump, Says Her Injured Arm Is Still Hurt

Going on Instagram Live again, LaPattra Lashai Jacobs lifts up her shirt to reveal her stomach and removes her arm cast to show how the injuries affect the mobility of her arm.




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Little Mix Hosting Their Own Show in 'Break Up Song' Music Video

Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jade Thirlwall are hosting a show called 'Good Morning Break Up' in a music video for their latest single.




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LeBron James' Alleged Side Chick Sofia Jamora Breaks Her Silence on Affair Rumors

Sofia Jamora addresses the internet chatters on her Instagram after fellow model Erza Haliti claimed she had an affair with married Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.




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R. Kelly Promises to Stay Away From Alleged Victims If Granted Early Jail Release

The 'I Believe I Can Fly' singer vows to be on his best behavior if he is released on bond and placed on house arrest while awaiting trial for sex charges.




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6ix9ine Offers Explosion of Colors in Music Video for First Post-Prison Song 'Gooba'

The 'Fefe' rapper releases a visual for his brand new single a little over one month after he got an early release from jail because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy Died at 75 From Coronavirus Complications

Stage partner Siegfried Fischbacher has since paid tribute to the Las Vegas entertainer and offered his heartfelt appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff that have worked heroically against COVID-19.




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6ix9ine Fires Back at Meek Mill by Bringing In Ex Nicki Minaj Into the Mix

The two rappers' feud is ignited after Meek throws a jab at the Mexican star, who just releases a new single, and his snitching scandal prior to his record-breaking Instagram Live session.




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Tyra Banks Owns Up to Resurfacing 'Insensitive' Moment From 'America's Next Top Model'

The creator/host of the long-running modeling competition finds herself under fire after a clip from a past episode in which she confronted Dani Evans about the gap in her teeth came out online again.




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Kobe Bryant's Widow Launches Lawsuit Over Released Photos From Helicopter Crash Scene

Vanessa Bryant seeks damages for emotional distress and mental anguish caused by the 'inexcusable' behavior of deputies at the L.A. County Sheriff's Department and the L.A. County Fire Department.




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Matt Bomer Voices Optimism Over 'White Collar' Revival During Digital Reunion

The actor playing Neal Caffrey in the crime drama series has reconnected with castmates, including Tim DeKay, Hilarie Burton, Willie Garson and Tiffani Thiessen, and creator Jeff Eastin, in a livestream.




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Lori Harvey Accused of Kicking Reginae Carter Out of Her Squad

Fans are upset after seeing the daughter of Lil Wayne is missing from photos taken during a Cinco de Mayo party thrown by Future's girlfriend, for which she earns backlash as she seemingly ignores social distancing order.




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Rock and Roll Pioneer Little Richard Passed Away at 87

The 'Good Golly, Miss Molly' hitmaker has died at the age of 87 after several years of health woes that included hip problems, a stroke, and a heart attack.




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Andrew Garfield Finds Life 'Very Strange' as He's Self-Isolating Alone Amid Pandemic

The 'Amazing Spider-Man' actor shares tips on how to deal with stress as he is quarantining by himself during the ongoing lockdown amid coronavirus pandemic.




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Nick Cordero's Wife Misses Him as She Pens Emotional Message Amid His Health Woes

The fitness guru Amanda Kloots writes an emotional note to her comatose husband who remains in hospital as he continues his arduous recovery from coronavirus.




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LeBron James' Alleged Side Chick Sofia Jamora Breaks Her Silence on Affair Rumors

Sofia Jamora addresses the internet chatters on her Instagram after fellow model Erza Haliti claimed she had an affair with married Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.




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R. Kelly Promises to Stay Away From Alleged Victims If Granted Early Jail Release

The 'I Believe I Can Fly' singer vows to be on his best behavior if he is released on bond and placed on house arrest while awaiting trial for sex charges.




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Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy Died at 75 From Coronavirus Complications

Stage partner Siegfried Fischbacher has since paid tribute to the Las Vegas entertainer and offered his heartfelt appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff that have worked heroically against COVID-19.




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6ix9ine Fires Back at Meek Mill by Bringing In Ex Nicki Minaj Into the Mix

The two rappers' feud is ignited after Meek throws a jab at the Mexican star, who just releases a new single, and his snitching scandal prior to his record-breaking Instagram Live session.




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Kobe Bryant's Widow Launches Lawsuit Over Released Photos From Helicopter Crash Scene

Vanessa Bryant seeks damages for emotional distress and mental anguish caused by the 'inexcusable' behavior of deputies at the L.A. County Sheriff's Department and the L.A. County Fire Department.




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Lori Harvey Accused of Kicking Reginae Carter Out of Her Squad

Fans are upset after seeing the daughter of Lil Wayne is missing from photos taken during a Cinco de Mayo party thrown by Future's girlfriend, for which she earns backlash as she seemingly ignores social distancing order.




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Rock and Roll Pioneer Little Richard Passed Away at 87

The 'Good Golly, Miss Molly' hitmaker has died at the age of 87 after several years of health woes that included hip problems, a stroke, and a heart attack.




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Andrew Garfield Finds Life 'Very Strange' as He's Self-Isolating Alone Amid Pandemic

The 'Amazing Spider-Man' actor shares tips on how to deal with stress as he is quarantining by himself during the ongoing lockdown amid coronavirus pandemic.




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Nick Cordero's Wife Misses Him as She Pens Emotional Message Amid His Health Woes

The fitness guru Amanda Kloots writes an emotional note to her comatose husband who remains in hospital as he continues his arduous recovery from coronavirus.




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ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Fantastic picture of vessel with gaping hole

THE crippled Greek cargo ship Nymfea was brought to Southampton docks for urgent repairs following a collision with another vessel in the English Channel nearly 55 years ago.




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ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Fantastic group shot shows stevedores in fancy dress

PARKER’S Hotel, at the junction of Terminus Terrace and Bridge Road in Southampton – now the lower end of Bernard Street – is the backdrop for this 1906 photograph.




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ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Workmen repaint Queen Mary after Second World War

DWARFED by the huge size of one of Queen Mary’s three funnels, a team of workmen repaint the smokestack as part of the ship’s refit more than 70 years ago.




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Creepy clown sightings not a funny prank for police

There is one report of a creepy clown sighting in Mid-Michigan. Since the report, police have closed the case.




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Flint MTA goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, ACS Making Strides Kickoff Week

The MTA's brand new breast cancer awareness month bus is now on the road.




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Thousands attend visitation service for Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe

Hockey legend Gordie Howe's visitation service was held at JLA in Detroit. Thousands paid their respects.




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13 Sep, VIC: Melbourne Youth Orchestra

Venue: Iwaki Auditorium. Time: 2:30pm.




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Two Peggy Glanville-Hicks Addresses in 2020 - and 10 new opportunities

Today, the AMC is proud to announce the names of the artists who will deliver the Peggy Glanville-Hicks Address in 2020, as well as declaring open expressions of interest for 10 opportunities, also under the banner of the prestigious Address.




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Peggy Glanville-Hicks Commissions 2020

Australian Music Centre is commissioning 10 presentations in 2020 under the banner of the Peggy Glanville-Hicks Address. 10 x $1000 bursaries will be available to the Australian music community to create online works that are realised in 2020. Distribution will be in partnership with the ABC and Monash University, in order that your work reaches as broad an audience as possible, and further embeds Australian music in teaching and learning. Deadline for EOIs is at 5pm AEST on Friday 8 May 2020.




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ABC's Fresh Start Fund to support local content, including music

The ABC has launched a $5 million development fund to support independent Australian producers and safeguard local content and creativity across multiple genres, including drama, comedy, children's, factual, music and the arts. Out of the five production streams (see further down) of the Fresh Start Fund, of particular interest is the Australian Music Fund, which supports independent Australian artists and musicians across all ABC music networks, including by commissioning new works for ABC Classic and ABC Jazz.




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Victorian Government announces an arts survival package

Victorian government has announced a $16.8 million survival package to provide immediate support to Victorian creative organisations and individuals to sustain employment, develop new works and provide opportunities for creative community participation.




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2020 Art Music Fund grants announced

Ten Australian composers are the recipients of the latest grants from APRA AMCOS and Australian Music Centre's Art Music Fund, taking the all-time funding total to more than $500,000 over five years. This year's $100,000 allocation will support a range of new projects as they come to life, including urban art installations, video and sound works and an a cappella collaboration. The 2020 Art Music Fund recipients are: Kristin Berardi, Leah Blankendaal, Olivia Davies, Aviva Endean, Madeleine Flynn & Tim Humphrey, Thomas Meadowcroft, Maria Moles, Jodi Rose and Jon Rose.




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FBI Reports Drop In Hate Crimes On Long Island And In Connecticut

The FBI reports that hate crimes in Connecticut and on Long Island went down last year.




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Connecticut Leads Country In Metal Theft Insurance Claims

The National Insurance Crime Bureau says Connecticut ranks first in the country in insurance claims filed for metal theft.




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$50K Reward For Information Into Connecticut Veteran’s Killing

Connecticut officials have announced a $50,000 reward for information to help solve the killing of an Air Force veteran. Governor Ned Lamont approved the maximum reward allowed by state law in the case of Dominic Marino. The 30-year-old veteran was found shot to death with his wrists and ankles bound with tape in his East Hartford home in 2018. Police say the suspect or suspects appeared to have forced their way into the home. Marino’s father said his son served in Guam, South Korea and Kuwait. The reward is for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the killer or killers.




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Thomas Spota, Ex-Suffolk DA, Convicted In Corruption Scandal

A federal jury has found former Suffolk District Attorney Thomas Spota guilty on all charges in the latest corruption trial that has brought down some of Long Island’s most powerful public officials. Spota’s ex-aide, Christopher McPartland, was also found guilty.




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NYPD Officer And Fiancée Charged In 8-Year-Old Son's Death

The father of an 8-year-old Suffolk County boy who died last week has been charged with second-degree murder. His fiancée has also been charged. County Child Protective Services knew the boy suffered neglect in 2018.




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Sandy Hook Denier Arrested For Harassing Victim's Family

A Florida man has been arrested for the harassment of the family of a Sandy Hook shooting victim. Police allege Wolfgang Halbig emailed hundreds of people the Social Security number of Leonard Pozner, whose 6-year-old son Noah died in the 2012 shooting. Halbig is a contributor to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones Infowars website. Halbig claims the shooting was a hoax. Halbig was charged with unlawful possession of personal identification and held on $5,000 bond.




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4 Charged With Gun Trafficking On Long Island

Federal, state and local law enforcement officials in New York announced the dismantling of a gun trafficking ring on Long Island.




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Police Must Release 911 Tape From Gilgo Beach Victim, Judges Rule

A panel of appeals court judges has ordered Suffolk County Police to release the 911 call that led authorities to discover 11 bodies near Gilgo Beach a decade ago.





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Howard: Exclusive Septic Bladder interview shock

Sir Howard Elston, our sports editor, sits down with the beleaguered chief FIFA honcho as he faces a 90 day suspension over lurid totally false allegations that he is a cheating lying self-deluding thief.




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Careers event shows pupils a life in medicine

Inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals.