Sunday, April 30, 2023

Prince's Trust gala draws plenty of celebrities, donations - ABC News

Prince's Trust gala draws plenty of celebrities, donations - ABC News

"Luther" star Idris Elba revealed that without a grant from The Prince's Trust when he was 17, he would not have been able to join the National Youth Music Theatre, which launched his career.

"One thing The Prince's Trust gave me was confidence," said Elba, who mingled among celebrities including actress Sienna Miller, supermodels Kate Moss and Winnie Harlow and fashion designers Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors among others.

Publisher: ABC News
Date: 2023-04-28T09:32:26Z
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The BBC EastEnders star who's so smart she could've gone to Cambridge University despite only ...

The BBC EastEnders star who's so smart she could've gone to Cambridge University despite only ...

Before Danielle's acting career began, she was a participant in the Channel 4 documentary called Jamie's Dream School. The show enrolled a group of teenagers who don't have five GCSEs into a school in which subject specialists teach the participants in their particular areas of interest.

Publisher: CambridgeshireLive
Date: 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z
Author: Zahra Khaliq
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Top London debt collection agency urges businesses to act against late payments as 'thousands ...

Businesses in London are being advised to act quickly on late payments. This comes as late payment issues continue to rise in the UK, with small businesses facing worrying statistics.

Frontline Collections has urged London Business owners of all sizes to act swiftly in the face of late payment or they may face never getting paid at all.

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Publisher: London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Date: 2023-04-27T06:10:20 00:00
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ITV Corrie's Andy Whyment addresses I'm A Celebrity return days after rubbing shoulders with ...

And at the end of Tuesday night's episode (April 25), it was read out to the camp by Diversity dancer and TV presenter Jordan Banjo that three new arrivals were waiting to join them - and one of them is Corrie's Andy Whyment who plays Kirk Sutherland.

Toff, who was crowned Queen of the Jungle in Australia in 2017, will be seen in a deserted landscape during the next installment of the competition. The 28-year-old former Made In Chelsea star arrives just as Andy and musician Klass are having refreshments.

Publisher: Manchester Evening News
Date: 2023-04-26T10:56:54Z
Author: Jessica Sansome
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Sainsbury's To Work Harder On Cheapest Own-Label Lines | Checkout

Sainsbury's To Work Harder On Cheapest Own-Label Lines | Checkout

Britons are increasingly turning to supermarkets' own-label products, which are usually cheaper than branded products, to help manage spending.

In the four weeks to 16 April own-label sales in the UK were up 13.5% year-on-year with the very cheapest value own-label lines up 46%, according to market researcher Kantar .

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Three Nigerian Nationals Extradited from the United Kingdom and Spain to Face Fraud Charges | OPA ...

Three Nigerian Nationals Extradited from the United Kingdom and Spain to Face Fraud Charges | OPA ...

Three Nigerian nationals were extradited to the Southern District of Florida to face federal charges related to allegations that they operated an international fraud scheme. Kennedy Ikponmwosa was extradited from Spain and made his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Edwin G.

Ikponmwosa, 51, Ezennia Peter Neboh, 48, and Prince Amos Okey Ezemma, 49, of Madrid, Spain; and Abraham, 44, Ozor, 43, and Emmanuel Samuel, 39, of London, UK, face federal charges in Miami, Florida.

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Date: 2023-04-28T11:30:14-04:00
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Hollyoaks star David Tag announces his partner is pregnant with their second child   | Daily Mail ...

Hollyoaks star David Tag announced on Saturday that his partner is pregnant with their second child.

Taking to Instagram, he shared an adorable black and white photograph of his partner Abi Harrison and their son Reuben, one, who they welcomed in 2021.

Publisher: Mail Online
Date: 2023-04-29T17:46:22 0100
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Saturday, April 29, 2023

Bond actress Eva Green wins UK court case over film fee

Bond actress Eva Green wins UK court case over film fee

James Bond star Eva Green on Friday won a court case in the UK over her $1 million (£810,000) acting fee for the never-made science fiction film "A Patriot".

The French actress had sued UK-based production company White Lantern Film at the High Court in London for the fee but the firm countersued, saying she derailed the £4-million project by making "unreasonable demands".

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Why did Scott Windsor leave Emmerdale and where is star Ben Freeman now? | The US Sun

EMMERDALE viewers couldn't get enough hunky Scott Windsor, who brought some eye candy to the Dales.

The character was a troubled teen who fell in with the wrong crowd, and left the Dales to join the army in 1996.

The actor's most memorable storylines saw his character embark on a shocking affair with stepsister Kelly Windsor, and fathering lesbian multi-millionaire vet Zoe Tate's child.

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Publisher: The US Sun
Date: 2023-04-28T11:01:03 00:00
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HBCU Student & Deaf ASL Interpreter Justina Miles Graces Cover Of Brit – BOTWC

HBCU Student & Deaf ASL Interpreter Justina Miles Graces Cover Of Brit – BOTWC

Justina Miles made history earlier this year when she became the first deaf woman ASL interpreter to perform at the Super Bowl . The Philadelphia native performed during the pre-show, signing "Lift Every Voice and Sing" alongside Sheryl Lee Ralph.

"It's an important moment not only for me to share this experience with the whole world but to really bring that empowerment to millions and millions of Black deaf people all over the country who've never really seen that before.

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Royal Family News: Is Prince Harry Only Coming To The Coronation Because He Needs Material For His ...

Royal Family News: Is Prince Harry Only Coming To The Coronation Because He Needs Material For His ...

Well, color us surprised about this one. There's a new report that suggests Prince Harry is only coming to the coronation because he apparently needs more material for yet another memoir he plans on writing. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.

According to a new report, British celebrity Lizzy Cundy believes that Harry's plans for the coronation might backfire on him.

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Publisher: Celebrating The Soaps
Date: 2023-04-27T03:00:11-04:00
Author: Maya Jimenez
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BBC EastEnders fans think they've solved mystery of unusual item Jack Branning always wears that's ...

BBC EastEnders fans think they've solved mystery of unusual item Jack Branning always wears that's ...

EastEnders fans think they've worked out the story behind an item they keep seeing Jack Branning wearing on his suit jackets, with the lapel pin appearing to hold some emotional value for the character.

Jack as a detective is normally a very suave dresser and can often be seen in suits and blazers both while working and in his leisure time, and fans have noticed a white circular lapel pin appearing on his jackets of late, with many wondering what it could be.

Publisher: MyLondon
Date: 2023-04-28T16:45:15Z
Author: Dan Wiggins
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London’s smaller cultural venues at risk from soaring rents

They warned that small museums , galleries , theatres and music venues are struggling to access long-term or affordable leases in London, with some having to move between various locations – restricting their ability to plan for the long term.

Speaking at the launch of a new report on the topic, committee chair Hina Bokhari said: "Many of these places are neglected but are also incredibly important to London's cultural scene.

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Friday, April 28, 2023

ITV Corrie fans distracted by mystery over Steve McDonald's change in appearance as he sports a ...

Steve and Tracy chatted with daughter Amy as she got ready for pal Nina Lucas' birthday party, telling her it was ages since they had seen her "glammed up." In a heart-to-heart they told Amy they were proud of her after her recent ordeal with Aaron Sandford.

But some viewers were distracted by Steve's different look as they clocked that he was wearing a baseball cap. One soap watcher @Dee_Cee95x asked on Twitter: "How different does Steve look in that hat?

Publisher: Manchester Evening News
Date: 2023-04-24T20:53:46Z
Author: Katie Fitzpatrick
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Remembering Queen Elizabeth's coronation as UK crowns her son | cbs19.tv

But the coronation of  Queen Elizabeth II helped lift the gloom. Central London buzzed with activity as workers built temporary stands along the 5-mile route of the queen's procession.

With Elizabeth's son,  King Charles III , set to be crowned on May 6, people are recalling his mother's coronation 70 years ago, which was the last time the British public  witnessed the ritual .

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Publisher: cbs19.tv
Date: 7:38 AM CDT April 28 2023
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Hollyoaks spoilers (May 1 to 5)

Elsewhere, Vicky considers her future at Hollyoaks High, while Ste reaches a crossroads with his cleaning business.

Cindy's bizarre plan to rob a bank sparks criticism from Grace, who accuses her of going too far. In response, Cindy questions Grace's credentials as the village's top gangster and brands her a phoney.

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Date: 2023-04-28T06:00:00Z
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Does Naomi Ackie really sing in I Wanna Dance with Somebody? - USTimesPost

Does Naomi Ackie really sing in I Wanna Dance with Somebody? - USTimesPost

Naomi Ackie truly embodied every aspect of Houston in the 2022 film I want to dance with someone . So much so that audiences wondered if that was Ackie mimicking Houston’s unique voice or if it was Houston all along.

Needless to say, we have some of the same requests as we wouldn’t trust Ackie to use her extraordinary skills to mimic Whitney Houston’s voice down to a T. But is Ackie really using her voice?

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Date: 2023-04-26T19:47:06 00:00
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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Selma Blair Poses With Cane on British Vogue May 2023 Cover | POPSUGAR Fashion UK

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Publisher: POPSUGAR Fashion UK
Date: 2023-04-24T10:41:45 01:00
Author: Yerin Kim
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You Have Permission to Be a Smartphone Skeptic - The Bulwark

Recently, the news that minor British celebrity Sophie Winkelman had pulled her children out of a posh school because students there were going to be issued iPads occasioned the brief return of one of my favorite discursive topics— are the kids all right ?

Whenever this subject arises, there are more or less two camps.

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Publisher: The Bulwark
Date: 2023-04-27T09:30:13 00:00
Author: Clare Coffey
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BBC EastEnders viewers break down in tears at heart-breaking Roxy and Amy Mitchell scene | The Sun

SPOILER WARNING: This article contains detailed spoilers from tonight's episode of EastEnders which is available to stream now on BBC iPlayer.

It was a return that did not seem possible but Rita Simons left viewers in tears as she re-appeared in the latest episode of the BBC soap opera as Walford legend Roxy Mitchell.

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Publisher: The Sun
Date: 2023-04-27T10:29:15 00:00
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London (Small) Best Companies to Work For 2020 | Insider Media

Businesses from a diverse range of sectors have been named the Best Small Companies to Work For in London, revealed exclusively by Insider. The number of survey responses for this list was 9,636.

The 75-strong list, compiled by Best Companies, recognises the organisations that are leading the field in creating engaging and exciting workplaces.

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ITV Corrie's Elle Mulvaney says 'don't mess' as she sends message to fans amid latest twist in ...

After wrestling with her buried feelings, Amy, who went to the police after realising she had been raped by her male friend, snapped after seeing him flirting with a group of girls. He then put his hand on her which triggered distressing memories.

Her friends Summer Spellman and Aadi Alahan went after her and Summer told her: "I've never seen you like that before." And Amy told her: "I've never been raped before. There, I said it." Explaining what had happened she said: "I was gone. I passed out. I didn't get a say."

Publisher: Manchester Evening News
Date: 2023-04-26T13:31:05Z
Author: Jessica Sansome
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Salmon prices to surge by 10% in fresh blow for British shoppers | This is Money

The latest blow for shoppers comes as Norway's Left-leaning government plans to slap a hefty tax on the delicacy beloved by Britain's middle classes.

Norway is the world's biggest producer, accounting for 1.5m tons a year, and half the UK's farmed salmon – a whopping 35,000 tons – comes from the Nordic nation.

Publisher: This is Money
Date: 2023-04-24T21:50:55 0100
Author: Mark Shapland
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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

King Charles coronation gives tourism boost in reeling UK economy | kvue.com

After arriving on May 5, the 44-year-old school bus driver from Long Island and a friend will head to the Mall, the ceremonial avenue to Buckingham Palace where the monarch's pomp-filled procession will pass by the following day.

That's where they plan to spend the night if they can find a good spot to glimpse the gilded horse-drawn state coach, royals and thousands of soldiers filing past — despite splurging on a four-star hotel for their nine-day trip.

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Date: 7:40 AM CDT April 25 2023
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Emmerdale's Tom King to face an awkward family reunion in return plot

Belle later meets with Tom at The Hide, and implores him to reach out to his family, as he hasn't spoken to either Jimmy or Nicola since his return to the village.

"He was very young and full of emotion when he was dealing with these issues. I don't think he really knew how to deal with them," he continued.

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Halle Bailey talks 'Little Mermaid', venturing out on her own and Beyonce - Good Morning ...

Halle Bailey talks 'Little Mermaid', venturing out on her own and Beyonce - Good Morning ...

"I grew up in Georgia. I'm from the Deep South. Being a Black woman, in general, you just know the way things are and how people sometimes are just blatantly racist," the publication's May 2023 digital cover star said.

Bailey first came to fame as half of the musical duo Chloe x Halle, which also features her older sister ChlΓΆe.

Publisher: Good Morning America
Date: 2023-04-25T19:56:50Z
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After Taylor Swift's split, Emma Laird talks about Joe Alwyns' co-star.

After Taylor Swift's split, Emma Laird talks about Joe Alwyns' co-star.

Since the surprise split with Taylor Swift, Joe Alwyn, a 32-year-old British celebrity, was spotted with his The Brutalist co-host Emma Laird in Hungary about the same time as the surprise breakup.

When Adrien Brody was cast in the new film The Brutalist, the Scottish actress nearly gave up her acting career, according to Variety. She decided to sell her house and take further acting lessons. She soon became Mayor of Kingstown along with Jeremy Renner.

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Date: 2023-04-23T17:21:59
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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

The BBC EastEnders legend that is the sister of a Hollywood star who convinced her to get into ...

She revealed that in 1994 she was working in a betting shop in Catford, when out of the blue Gary offered her a job as his driver. At the time he was creating a film about a working class family on a London council estate.

"Then he paused and looked at me. 'But you could do it Mogs,' he added, using his pet name for me. 'Me?' I snapped. 'I'm not doing it. I don't know anything about acting.' But he talked me into reading some of the dialogue aloud, and when I'd finished he was grinning from ear to ear.

Publisher: MyLondon
Date: 2023-04-25T17:17:48Z
Author: Ella Bennett
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ValutECO is the New Groundbreaking ESG Tool for Sustainable Business Valuations | Markets Insider

Valutico's latest launch, ValutECO, empowers finance professionals to conduct valuations based on ESG criteria.

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / April 25, 2023 / Leading the way in sustainable finance, Valutico has launched ValutECO, an advanced tool that assesses the value of companies based on their environmental impact.

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ITV Corrie's Tanisha Gorey flooded with comments as she makes rare social media post after jetting ...

Taking to Instagram, Tanisha shared a snap of herself with the Dubai skyline as she sipped on a glass of wine and waited for her meal. The soap star looked gorgeous as she gave a gentle smile to the camera while sporting a long black-sleeved top with her dark locks in a straight style.

Publisher: Manchester Evening News
Date: 2023-04-25T15:12:53Z
Author: Jessica Sansome
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Cash-strapped British shoppers turn to discount grocers

Electricity minister's plan is in addition to the government's existing plans to procure green power

Discount grocers are winning over more British shoppers as a 10th month of double-digit food-price inflation cuts into household budgets.

German discounter Lidl was the fastest-growing grocer, with sales increasing 25.1%, market research group Kantar said on Tuesday. Aldi was close behind, increasing its market share to more than 10% for the first time...

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Jessie Ware announces fall 2023 tour | The FADER

With her fifth studio album That! Feels Good! due out this Friday (April 28), London disco-pop star Jesse Ware has announced a fall 2023 tour, starting with seven North American October sets and finishing with three November shows back in the U.K.

"I have never been more ready to tour an album!," she writes in a press release. "Touring my last album was the biggest thrill for me… the dancing, the choreography, I loved it all. The 'That! Feels Good!

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Adele James: 5 Things To Know About The Actress Playing Cleopatra In New Netflix Series

Adele James: 5 Things To Know About The Actress Playing Cleopatra In New Netflix Series

Adele James has a huge new opportunity thanks to Netflix . The 27-year-old actress is playing Egyptian ruler Cleopatra in Jada Pinkett Smith 's docudrama series that premiers May 10. Adele's casting in Queen Cleopatra has caused major controversy.

There's been major backlash towards Adele and Netflix over her role in Queen Cleopatra . An Egyptian lawyer filed a lawsuit against Netflix, claiming that the series is trying to "erase the Egyptian identity," according to BBC News .

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Emmerdale reveals first look as Sanditon star joins cast

Emmerdale reveals first look as Sanditon star joins cast

It's been confirmed that Wilson will be playing Charles Anderson's mum Claudette. Family matriarch Claudette is described as forthright and a force to be reckoned with. She's deeply proud of both of her son's achievements as a vicar, and grandson Ethan's career as a lawyer.

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Selma Blair lands British Vogue May 2023 cover: 'Dynamic, daring, disabled' - ABC News

The actress was photographed by Adama Jalloh for one of several covers in a nude-toned caped dress with midriff cutouts. She's also seen holding her black cane.

In addition to Blair, British Vogue's "Reframing Fashion" issue also features cover stars SinΓ©ad Burke, Aaron Rose Philip, Ellie Goldstein and Justina Miles. There are also 19 other figures with disabilities from across fashion, sports, the arts and activism featured throughout the issue.

Publisher: ABC News
Date: 2023-04-20T19:37:55Z
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