A Bournemouth council leader has called for a Marilyn Manson concert to be cancelled at a council-owned venue, citing concerns about violence against women following sexual assault allegations against the singer.Liberal Democrat leader Millie Earl told a council meeting that the Halloween performance at the Bournemouth International Centre should be scrapped to "reinforce the message that violence against women and girls isn't something that's acceptable in our community".The concert is […]

Singer Paloma Faith has been branded “selfish” and a “moron” for remarks she made during a pro‑Palestine protest in London. Speaking to Middle East Eye, the singer spoke passionately about her support for Palestine, but when asked if she had ever visited the region, she admitted, “I’ve never been to Palestine,” adding sheepishly when asked if she would go: “well, not right now”.The comments quickly sparked a wave of backlash […]

Former EastEnders actress Samantha Womack has revealed how her breast cancer diagnosis fundamentally transformed her perspective on life after a worrying moment where she realised she had almost caught it too late.The 52-year-old, who was diagnosed in August 2022 and announced she was cancer-free in December that year, spoke from her home in Spain's Valencia mountains about her newfound enlightenment."I feel so much more enlightened," the Brighton-born star said. "I […]