The Greatest Showman actor is among the performers at the 39th year of the Brit Awards. Hugh Jackman explained his theory of saying yes to life and said what advice he would give to Whoopi Goldberg, who may host the Oscars. The actor hosted the ceremony 10 years ago. At the Brits, Anne-Marie and Dua […]
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Karl Lagerfeld: Designer's cat Choupette 'named in his will'
Image copyright AFP/Getty Images Image caption Lagerfeld poses next to a painting of Choupette It has emerged that the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has left some of his $200m (£153m) fortune to his cat. The German designer, who who was the creative director for Chanel and Fendi, died in Paris on Tuesday. The designer […]
The controversial genius of Karl Lagerfeld
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Karl Lagerfeld was known for his outspoken comments as well as his designs Karl Lagerfeld’s death on Tuesday prompted an outpouring of grief from the fashion world. The German designer, who was the creative director for Chanel and Fendi, was one of the industry’s most revered figures. Tributes were […]
Funeral held for comedian Jeremy Hardy
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Jeremy Hardy first appeared on screen in 1986 The funeral of comedian Jeremy Hardy has taken place in Dorset. The 57-year-old, a regular guest on radio and TV panel shows, died of cancer earlier this month. The private ceremony, attended by family and friends including Labour party leader Jeremy […]
Oscar-nominated film Capernaum, shows real people in Beirut
Zain was born in Syria and spent his childhood in the slums of Beirut. The film’s director, Nadine Labaki only wanted to work with real-life people and her film has now been nominated for an Oscar. Zain has since been granted refugee status in Norway and has his own bed for the first time in […]
Brit Awards 2019: What you need to know
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Pink, George Ezra and Dua Lipa among others are set to perform Some of the music’s biggest stars will gather later at London’s O2 Arena for the 39th Brit Awards. Anne-Marie and Dua Lipa lead the way with four nominations each, including nominations for best single. And for only […]
Big Brother star Sallie Axl claimed benefits in house
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Sallie Axl, whose real name is Sally Pryzbeck, was on Big Brother in 2013 An ex-Big Brother contestant has been ordered to pay back more than £12,000 she wrongly claimed in benefits. Sally Pryzbeck, appearing under the name Sallie Axl, was the first person to be evicted from the […]
Why a Brit Award win would be 'meaningless' to this band
Image caption IDLES in the Radio 1 Live Lounge When the 2019 Brit Award nominations were revealed, a name on the British breakthrough list caught people’s eye. IDLES, who are alongside Ella Mai, Jorja Smith, Tom Walker and Mabel, became the first punk act to be up for the award. “It makes sense in one […]
A look at the films vying for best picture at the Academy Awards 2019
Eight films are up for best picture at this year’s Oscar ceremony: we’ve cut them down to a bite-size 30 seconds. Source link
Oscars 2019: 17 quirky facts about this year's Academy Awards
Image copyright Getty/PA/Reuters/Picturehouse/Disney We’ve had the Golden Globes, we’ve had the Baftas, but now the film industry is gearing up for its biggest night of the year – the Oscars. The stars are gathering in Los Angeles for the 91st Academy Awards, which take place at the Dolby theatre this Sunday evening. Roma and The […]
Karl Lagerfeld: Five things you need to know
Iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died in Paris following a short illness. He was the creative director of Chanel for 36 years, whilst simultaneously designing collections for multiple other fashion brands. Here’s five things you might not know about the designer. Source link
Carrie, cereal and four more unusual inspirations for musicals
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Rachel Tucker plays a pilot in Come From Away The aftermath of the 9/11 attacks might not seem like the most obvious inspiration for a musical, but it’s the subject of a new West End show. Come From Away tells the true story of a small Canadian town that […]