Liam Payne has heaped praise on his former One Direction bandmate's new music - just over a year after he said there are many reasons he "dislikes" him.

The saga of how cult sci-fi novel “Dune” slowly permeated the mainstream over decades is a tale with almost as many twists and turns as “Dune” itself, and author Ryan Britt recounts it in the lively and entertaining “The Spice Must Flow," writes AP's Mae Anderson

Simon Thomas has announced he will succeed Jeff Stelling as host of Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday programme. Former Blue Peter presenter Thomas, 50, had long been reported to be among the contenders for the role, which also included Sky presenters Caroline Barker and Julian Warren. Stelling, 68, announced in April he would be stepping down as anchor of the results show after almost 30 years and bade farewell on the final day of the Premier League season. Thomas said on social media: “Ever since I stepped away from Sky in 2018 to look after Ethan after we lost his mum, rebuilding my career has not always been easy. Sky always said the door would be open for me to come back, but this was never the door I expected to open. “Lots of people have said I have some very big shoes to fill – but I don’t. Jeff Stelling is a one off. An absolute master of his craft. Incomparable. All I can be is myself, and be the best I possibly can.” Thomas’s first wife Gemma died in November 2017 three days after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. His second wife Derrina Jebb gave birth to their daughter Talitha in October after an emergency caesarean section having developed pre-eclampsia and Thomas later spoke candidly about his experience on Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine Show. Thomas added: “This is a huge moment for me and my family and a massive honour to be trusted with such a well-loved and respected program. It also feels incredibly special to be fully coming back to the Sky Sports family, who all those years ago believed in me after leaving Blue Peter. “I also just want to say thank you to my wonderful wife Derrina for always believing in me and my family and friends for always having my back. See you on August 5!” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live

Ellie Goulding and Zac Goldsmith have ended their relationship and have not maintained contact, a source said

Una Healy has finally broken her silence on the David Haye and Sian Osborne 'throuple' which she claims saw her 'hoodwinked' into being in the middle of their relationship. The Saturdays' singer appeared on My Therapist Ghosted Me, where she explained how she's a monogamist, and was the one to call it off. "He was very honest that I wasn't the only woman he was seeing", she said. Addressing the infamous photo of the trio together, she added: "At least if we were all pictured together we're all a happy family, there's nothing sinister going on." Click here to sign up for our newsletters

A fan said, 'I can't wait. But please stop saying crappy. It's pronounced crawpea lol'

This comes after Kotb Kotb attended Fort Hunt High School’s 60th-anniversary celebration alongside her daughter, Hope, over the weekend

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While fans have constantly slammed the 'Live' for telecasting pre-recorded episodes, hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos don't seem to be fazed by it

Logan Paul will be making his return to the boxing ring after his eight-round exhibition fight with Floyd Mayweather

Scarlett Johansson's 'Asteroid City' character captures classic cinema aesthetics, showcasing polished hair, bold lips, and an unaffected demeanor

Samuel L. Jackson has revealed he fought to keep the 'Snakes on a Plane' film title after studio bosses considered giving the movie a less exciting name