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Metro
7 hours ago
- Business
- Metro
Plans for UK's tallest skyscraper outside London get the go ahead on second try
Plans to build new tallest skyscraper in Britain outside the capital are going ahead after suffering problems with permissions. The 76-storey, 246m tall Nobu Manchester tower will overtake Renaker's Plot D tower, which will be 213 tall when it finishes, as the tallest regional building and the third-tallest in the UK overall. Standing at the height of 55 double-decker buses stacked on top of each other, it is named after Robert De Niro's luxury hotel and restaurant chain, which will have a branch there along with 452 'luxury' apartments. Developers Salboy say it will also be the tallest residential building in Western Europe. The skycraper secured planning permission in April along with a 23-storey tower at the same site. But a council report found that an administrative error meant developers did not properly consult the Music Venue Trust (MVT), a charity classed as a key body. MVT objected to the plans on the basis they could threaten nearby popular gig venue Rebellion, which feared complaints from new residents. The council said 'key factors such as worst-case noise scenarios, audience attendance numbers and venue operation timings, which include live music and DJ events throughout the week' were not properly considered. MVT said 'further acoustic testing should be undertaken' before going ahead with the development. More Trending Councillors voted to give Nobu Manchester the green-light again after a senior member of the council's planning department ordered more acoustic testing. The flats at Nobu Manchester will be 'luxury residences' while the smaller accompanying tower will include 133 affordable flats, the developers say. Simon Ismail, Salboy boss, said: 'As the location of not just the tallest tower outside London but a large number of high quality affordable homes, Viadux has the potential to become a symbol of this city's aspirations and confidence in itself. Viadux now promises to shape not only Manchester's skyline for years to come, but the city's sense of identity on the global stage.' Salboy, founded in 2014 by BetFred owner Fred Done, is behind a large number of recent high-rise developments in Greater Manchester. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Boy, 4, left with 'horror film' injuries after Bully dog attack MORE: Peak District visitors could face £1 entry fee to 'access incredible landscape' MORE: Baby in hospital after vicious dog attack in Manchester
Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Ariana Grande announces she will join Robert De Niro for a sequel to one of his biggest hit films
Ariana Grande has decided what her next big screen adventure will be and she's signed up to participate in one of Hollywood's most beloved franchises. The Oscar nominee, 31, who was unrecognizable as a grandma in a short film, has signed on to star in the next Meet the Parents installment. Universal Studios announced on Friday the Wicked star would be joining Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro for the fourth film in the highly successful franchise. Today date, the combined earnings for Meet the Parents, Meet the Fockers and Little Fockers is more than $1.16 billion worldwide. Blythe Danner and Teri Polo who were in the three previous film are also expected to return. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, s ubscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Ariana Grande has decided what her next big screen adventure will be and she's signed up to participate in one of Hollywood's most beloved franchises; pictured in Los Angeles in March According to The Hollywood Reporter, the plot of the new film, will be written and directed by John Hamburg. The plot is expected to follow the premise of the first film, only this time it is Grande who is the newly affianced member of the family. Her character, who will be engaged to one of Stiller and Polo's sons, is a 'ball-busting woman who seems all wrong for him,' according to the outlet. The Grammy winner confirmed the news, sharing headlines from both THR and Deadline in her Instagram Stories. 'Very thrilled to be joining (meeting) the family,' she wrote. She also posted a snap of De Nero, a former CIA officer, conducting a polygraph test on Stiller from the original 2000 comedy. Both De Niro and Stiller will executive produce the movie. 'ACTORIANA on the rising,' wrote one fan. 'Ariana in a comedy movie… this is the best day of my life,' was one fan's reaction on the Deadline Instagram page. 'SO PROUD OF MY GIRL ❤️' exclaimed another. The Grammy winner confirmed the news, sharing headlines from both THR and Deadline in her Instagram Stories. 'Very thrilled to be joining (meeting) the family,' she wrote One fan lamented, ''we will never see her touring again' One follower lamented, 'we will never see her touring again.' In January, the hitmaker told Variety she was interested in focusing on acting for the time being. 'I think the next few years, hopefully we'll be exploring different forms of art, and I think acting is feeling like home right now,' she said. . I feel so grateful to the acting, and I think my fans know that music and being on stage will always be a part of my life,' she began. 'But I don't see it coming anytime soon,' Grande continued. 'I think the next few years, hopefully we'll be exploring different forms of art, and I think acting is feeling like home right now. I am appreciative for [my fans'] understanding. I'm so grateful for the ways in which we've grown together over this whole journey with Wicked. The romantic comedy is expected to debut in theaters on Thanksgiving day in November 2026. Fans are anxiously awaiting the release of Wicked: For Good, which is scheduled to open in theaters November 21. Wicked broke box office records as the most successful film adaptation of a Broadway musical, conjuring up $755,995,933 globally. It's anticipated that Wicked: For Good will do as well or even better once it is released. Universal will re-release Wicked in theaters on June 4 for one day in North America. The special screening will include the first trailer of Wicked: For Good, playing immediately after the film.
Geek Tyrant
9 hours ago
- Business
- Geek Tyrant
Ariana Grande Joins MEET THE PARENTS 4 with Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro — GeekTyrant
After earning an Oscar nomination for her role as Glinda in Wicked, Ariana Grande is jumping from Oz to a much more grounded and dysfunctional world: the Focker family reunion. Grande is officially joining Meet the Parents 4 , starring alongside franchise staples Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro. The sequel is coming from Universal Pictures, which has banked over $1.1 billion globally on the series since the original debuted back in 2000. That's a lot of awkward family dinners. While plot details are under wraps, longtime producer Jane Rosenthal previously teased: 'Stiller is now the same age that [De Niro] was when we did the first one, and his kids have grown up, and they have to come home and meet the parents.' So yes, it looks like it's Stiller's turn to play the overprotective dad, and if we're placing bets, Ariana Grande might just be the significant other walking into the family firestorm. John Hamburg, who co-wrote all three previous films, returns as both writer and director. Rosenthal and De Niro will produce under Tribeca Productions, with Jay Roach on board via Delirious Media, and Stiller producing through Red Hour Films. Universal is targeting a November 25, 2026 theatrical release. Grande is already a proven hitmaker for the studio thanks to Wicked , and she brings more than just pop power. The artist now has serious acting clout with an Academy Award nomination, plus nods from the Golden Globes, BAFTA, and SAG. Whether she's playing the poised outsider or matching Stiller's neurotic energy with her own comedic attempts, Grande's addition adds fresh energy to a franchise that has always thrived on uncomfortable generational clashes. Get ready. The circle of trust is opening back up, this time with Ariana Grande at the table.
Newsweek
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Ariana Grande Joins 'Meet the Parents' Sequel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors According to a report from Deadline, 'Wicked' star Ariana Grande has joined Universal's upcoming 'Meet the Parents' sequel, which is reported to premiere on Nov. 25, 2026. Ariana Grande has been cast in 'MEET THE PARENTS 4'. Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo and Blythe Danner are all reprising their roles. In theaters on November 25, 2026. — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 30, 2025 The first 'Meet the Parents' starred Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, and Blythe Danner and was a major box office success, grossing $330 million in the global box office and inspiring two sequels: 'Meet the Fockers' and 'Little Fockers.' Ariana Grande attends the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California. Ariana Grande attends the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, is fresh off her first Academy Award nomination for her performance as Glinda in 'Wicked.' She is set to reprise the role in 'Wicked: For Good,' which is scheduled to hit theaters on Nov. 21, 2025. You will be changed. Wicked: For Good only in theaters November 21. — Wicked Movie (@wickedmovie) May 14, 2025 One of the most streamed musical artists of all time, Grande has also taken home two Grammy Awards: Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Rain on Me" with Lady Gaga More Entertainment: 'Lilo & Stitch' Live-Action Remake Breaks Numerous Box Office Records For more film and entertainment news, head on over to Newsweek Entertainment. This story is currently being updated...
Forbes
11 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
Robert De Niro Dud ‘The Alto Knights' Gets Max Streaming Premiere Date
Robert De Niro in "The Alto Knights." The Alto Knights— Robert De Niro's crime thriller that flopped in theaters — will soon look for a new audience on streaming on Max. Rated R, The Alto Knights opened in theaters on March 21 before shifting to digital streaming via premium video on demand on April 11. De Niro plays identical twins in The Alto Knights, which was directed by Barry Levinson. The film also stars Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis, Kathrine Narducci and Michael Rispoli. The official summary for The Alto Knights reads, 'The film follows two of New York's most notorious organized crime bosses, Frank Costello (De Niro) and Vito Genovese (De Niro), as they vie for control of the city's streets. "Once the best of friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals place them on a deadly collision course that will reshape the mafia (and America) forever.' Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment announced Friday that The Alto Knights will arrive on Max on Friday, June 6, and debut on HBO Linear on Saturday, June 7, at 8 p.m. ET. Max offers three streaming packages. An ad-based package costs $9.99 per month, an ad-free package is $16.99 per month and an ad-free package that includes 4K Ultra HD programming is $20.99 per month. The Alto Knights had a rough run in theaters, earning $6.1 million domestically and $3.4 million internationally for a worldwide box office gross of $9.5 million against a $45 million budget before prints and advertising costs, according to The Numbers. The Robert De Niro star vehicle was splattered with negative reviews from Rotten Tomatoes critics, who collectively gave the film a 39% 'rotten' rating based on 136 reviews. The RT Critics Consensus for the film reads, 'A competent but tired retread of mob movie tropes, The Alto Knights pits De Niro vs. De Niro with no real victor emerging.' The Alto Knights was better received by audiences, however, who gave the film a 71% 'fresh' Popcornmeter score based on 500-plus verified user ratings. The audience summary on RT for the film reads, 'Prioritizing drama over action, The Alto Knights works as a somewhat enjoyable pastiche of mob films.' The Alto Knights, starring Robert De Niro, arrives on streaming on Max on June 6 and premieres on HBO linear on June 7 at 8 p.m. ET.
