A Greater Manchester school has revealed how it is supporting dozens of families facing homelessness.
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A post shared by AIF (@aif_uk)AIF CEO John Rostron said in a press release: “It’s with grave concern that we again sound the alarm to Government upon passing this critical milestone. UK festivals are disappearing at a worrying rate, and we as a nation are witnessing the erosion of one of our most successful and unique cultural industry sectors.”He continued: “We have done the research: a reduction of VAT to 5% on festival tickets over the next three years is a conservative, targeted and temporary measure that would save almost all of the festival businesses that are likely to fall by the wayside this year and many more over the years to come.
A Greater Manchester school has revealed how it is supporting dozens of families facing homelessness.
Beyonce has released a new album. “Cowboy Carter” shows Beyonce giving the country genre her own twist, featuring collaborations with country and pop artists like Dolly Parton, Post Malone, and Willie Nelson.
Splendour In The Grass festival has reportedly been cancelled.The supposed cancellation, announced by The Sydney Morning Herald and the festival’s official media partner Triple J, comes just two weeks after the festival revealed its line-up for July’s three-day event.The festival has yet to confirm its cancellation. NME has reached out for comment.Splendour In The Grass 2024 is scheduled to take place between July 19 and July 21.
There have been some shakeups to the cast of The White Lotus‘ third season!
It’s been less than two months since the end of the 2024 edition, but this morning the Sundance Institute revealed the dates for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. This year’s event will run from Thursday, January 23 through Sunday, February 2nd.
Nicole Kidman shared an update on Big Little Lies season 3!
Mel B has fuelled more rumours of a Spice Girls reunion, saying that fans can’t rule out a potential appearance at Glastonbury.The singer – also known as Scary Spice – has been dropping updates about what seems to be an upcoming reunion in recent weeks, hinting that the iconic ‘90s group have something planned for their 30th anniversary.Initially, many fans speculated that the members – Mel B, Mel C, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell – would be coming together to fill the legends slot at Glastonbury this year. However, these hopes were soon dashed when the official line-up dropped last week, confirming that the mammoth slot has been filled by Shania Twain.Now, Scary Spice has coyly refuelled fan’s hopes and stated that people shouldn’t be so quick to dismiss the idea of a Glastonbury slot being on the cards.“You don’t know that we’re not doing Glastonbury,” she said during a new interview with Hits Radio Breakfast Show (via The International News).“We are talking about doing something together – I can’t say what it is ‘cos I always get into trouble,” she added.
Ten sailors were injured after a fire broke out on board the UK’s largest naval warship HMS Queen Elizabeth.
SXSW showcase have now pulled out of the festival in solidarity with Palestine.Kneecap, Sprints, Soda Blonde, Gavin James, Robert Grace, Mick Flannery, Chalk, Gurriers, Cardinals and NewDad all pulled out from the annual music, culture and arts showcase which takes place in Austin, Texas. This came after it was revealed that the US Army was a “super sponsor” of the event as well as defence contractor RTX Corporation, which has supplied weapons to Israel.Northern Irish-funded artists Enola Gay and Conchur also pulled out, joining the likes of their fellow Irish peers.UK funding channels (PRS Funded) booked the Northern Irish artists and were set to play various UK-led events that were different from the Music From Ireland showcases.
Jennifer Lopez is ditching some of her tour dates but no one knows why — yet!
Simon Cowell is a man rarely lost for words. But as the host of the recent Together For Short Lives Ball, he struggled to speak when faced with a mother’s heartbreaking account of losing her beloved son.The moving moment came during the OK !-sponsored event for the charity, which provides vital support for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families.The glamorous evening, held at London’s Grosvenor House hotel, raised more than £300,000 with help from a host of celebrities including Christine McGuinness, Kelly Hoppen, Claire Sweeney and Vanessa Feltz, who all turned out to support the cause. But it was the testimony of one mum that really hit home for the Britain's Got Talent supremo, who has been a patron of Together For Short Lives for the last 15 years.
Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic How distraught is Annette, the severely troubled British mother of two played by Daisy Ridley in “Magpie?” She has gotten a short angular haircut, one that might, in another context, be the height of chic (very Isabella Rossellini). Except that the movie uses it as a symbolic expression of her trauma, like Mia Farrow’s iconic Vidal Sassoon cut in “Rosemary’s Baby.” Annette, who’s on some serious medication, looks at a mirror until it breaks. Does she have telekinetic powers? No, she broke it with her hand (which bleeds into the sink), but the force of her repressed rage is palpable.
Increasing energy bills are having a devastating effect on the millions of people "trapped" in fuel poverty, a report has found.
, the incredibly private, incredibly nepo baby daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, got engaged to longtime boyfriend Chris Martin and then didn't tell us? Please.After some speculation over the past week, a source confirmed to on March 8 that the Coldplay frontman, 47, and the Madame Web star, 34, “got engaged years ago, but were in no rush to get married.”The low-key couple are getting bolder.By Martin and Johnson in 2017, and she moved in to his home in Malibu in 2021. At various times during their nearly 7-year-long relationship, they have sparked rumors (2021) and rumors (2018) as well as breakup rumors (2019), however their reps have always been tight-lipped.In fact, it's the couple's friends, as well as Martin's ex, Gwyneth Paltrow, who've shared the most intimate glimpses of their life together. Paltrow regularly espouses her love for Johnson in interviews and on Instagram, and Olivia Wilde once shared an adorable video of the couple goofing off.
The most affordable areas in the UK for first-time buyers have been revealed, and Scotland dominates the list.
A+E Networks operates 10 linear networks, the company made sure to note Wednesday during its virtual upfront, but execs said the company’s reach goes beyond the diminishing horizons of pay-TV.
Helen received her own Barbie doll in honor of National Women’s Day— and it comes with a miniature Oscar. “I am absolutely blown away by my Barbie,” Mirren, 78, said in a statement posted to her website on Wednesday.
Lots of your favorite actors are part of acting dynasties in Hollywood and you probably had no idea that some of them are the children of famous stars!
Bruce Springsteen was just announced as one of the many headliners at this year’s Sea.Hear.Now Festival, set to take place at North Beach on Sept.
Catherine, Princess of Wales (aka Kate Middleton) has only been seen once since she underwent an abdominal surgery in January 2024.