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Scottish singer Les McKeown, who achieved global superstardom in the 1970s as the lead vocalist of tartan-garbed pop titans the Bay City Rollers, has died, his family confirmed Thursday. He was 65. McKeown fronted the Bay City Rollers during their dizzying heyday in the mid-1970s, when their hits “Shang-A-Lang,” “Bye, Bye, Baby,” and “Give a

For true aficionados of nude relaxation, there are no parts of the body “where the sun don’t shine.” And with appropriate protection — a liberal layer of sun screen, face masks where required — there are plenty of places around the world where it’s safe and legal to shed the burden of clothing and offer

“Stowaway” wasn’t shot during the Covid pandemic, but with a cast of four in a confined, near-claustrophobic setting, this character study easily could have been. More an examination of human nature than a thriller, the space-faring movie deals with weighty issues but doesn’t possess much pizzazz or gravity, making Netflix the logical home for its

Patton Oswalt wrote a sweet tribute to his late wife Michelle McNamara, who died unexpectedly in her sleep at age 46 in 2016. Thursday marked five years since her passing. Oswalt posted a picture of McNamara on Instagram, writing: “Of course I thought of her today. And I also thought of Alice, and how the

Of course they did. Julianna Margulies recently shared that she and “ER” costar George Clooney had a bit of a crush on each other back in the day — and that’s what fed their on-screen chemistry. Margulies, who played nurse Carol Hathaway for six seasons on the medical drama, told People she was low on

The UK’s flagship music awards ceremony, the Brits, will go ahead with a 4,000-strong crowd, no social distancing and no masks next month, as part of a government trial that offers a peek at how large events can operate in a post-pandemic world. The ceremony at London’s O2 Arena will take place on May 11,

There have been more than 142 million Covid-19 cases worldwide and vaccination roll outs have been much smoother in some countries than others. This pandemic is far from over, even though many of us are now itching to make plans to travel or to reunite with loved ones. In the end, it’s up to you

Kim Kardashian West may be a tad bit late to the “Bridgerton” fan community, but she’s all in now. A few weeks ago, the reality star/mogul shared on her verified Instagram account that she was binge-watching the popular Netflix historical series. Like many other viewers, she loved it. So Kardashian West lost it a bit

A script for “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back” reveals how a pivotal plot twist in the movie franchise was considered to be such a secret that it was not reflected in the lines provided to actors. The script, which belonged to Darth Vader actor David Prowse, will be auctioned next month

Hulu has some legen–waitforit–dary news for those missing “How I Met Your Mother.” The streamer announced on Wednesday that former “Lizzie McGuire” star Hilary Duff is set to lead a new sequel series from 20th Television, original creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas and “This Is Us” writing duo Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger. The

French Prime Minister Jean Castex is being sent ladies’ underwear in the mail, as part of a protest by lingerie store owners whose outlets have been forced to close under the country’s lockdown. The imaginative activists have been sharing pictures online of the various undergarments they have sent Castex, tucked inside an envelope with a

A Spanish court has ruled that the family of the late dictator General Francisco Franco is entitled to keep a treasure trove of artifacts claimed by the state. In a statement published Tuesday, the provincial court of A Coruña, northwest Spain, said Franco’s family were entitled to keep precious tables, chairs, crockery, artworks and carpets

Chrissy Teigen is not only back on Twitter after taking a bit of a break, but she’s also breaking news about her friendship circle. Teigen appeared on Tuesday’s episode of “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” and during the after show, she revealed that she has connected with fellow California resident Meghan, Duchess of

If there’s one thing we know about Venice, it’s that it’s unique. What other city is built on water, or packed with its signature flamboyant architecture? It turns out, quite a few. The Republic of Venice — or the Most Serene Republic of Venice, to give it its full name — existed for 1,100 years,