Damian Lewis, Jane Turton, Bonnie Tyler Among Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours Recipients

United Talent Agency (UTA) has acquired the legacy UK literary and talent agency Curtis Brown Group, UTA announced Monday.Curtis Brown Group, which was founded in 1899, will continue to operate under its current name and management, including CEO Jonny Geller (pictured center). But the deal expands UTA’s international footprint and this structure will allow both Curtis Brown Group and UTA to continue their longstanding relationships with other agency partners in the UK and US. Curtis Brown has more than 240 employees and is expected to continue to grow as a result of this deal.

UTA has acquired the Curtis Brown Group, the UK literary and talent agency that reps Robert Pattinson, Florence Pugh and Orlando Bloom.

This year’s line-up includes Scotland’s Strongest Man, Tom Stoltman, as well as actor Damian LewisRunning since 2006, Soccer Aid is an annual charity event that has raised over £38 million for UNICEF UK so far, fundraising money via ticket sales and donations from the public. It was first begun by Robbie Williams and involves a charity football match played by celebrity volunteers. This year will mark the 11th charity match, which will focus on the crisis in Ukraine and specifically the 7.

school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, which claimed 21 lives, 19 of which where elementary school children."With the tragedy and the loss of those 21 people that is so hard, and as a mother I grieve and I just want to grieve with the people of Uvalde and the families," she said.Damian Lewis' late wife, Helen McCrory, is gone, but not forgotten. The "Homeland" star paid tribute to the "Peaky Blinders" actress while appearing on "Good Morning Britain" on Thursday, June 9, calling her a "fabulous human being."While speaking about her involvement in the annual Soccer Aid charity tournament in England, Damian also noted that Helen's influence continues to be everywhere. "When she came to Soccer Aid the very first time [in 2006] and I got into my hotel room up in Manchester in The Lowry, it was covered in Union Jack bunting and England flags everywhere, which she had gone out and bought and decorated the room with," he said. "So, she's with us.

passed away at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer. In an essay about his wife, Damian said the "Harry Potter" star managed to "spread happiness" as her time was coming to an end. "Even when dying in her last few days, when talking to our wonderful carers, she repeatedly said, 'thank you so much' in her half delirious state," Damian penned in The Sunday Times.

Always in their hearts. Damian Lewis paid tribute to his late wife, Helen McCrory, while speaking about her involvement in the annual Soccer Aid charity tournament in England.

Damien Lewis has shared the sweet signs in which his late wife, Helen McCrory is still with him a year on from her death. The legendary Peaky Blinders actress died in April 2021 age 52, following a battle with cancer. The Homeland actor appeared on Good Morning Britain and admitted that his late wife is “much, much missed” as she was a “fabulous human.” Damien, 51 told Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard that he feels his wife is “with us” in many ways, including in the upcoming Soccer Aid.

Damian Lewis remembered his late wife Helen McCrory during an interview on “Good Morning Britain” Thursday.

Damian Lewis has remembered his late wife Helen McCrory, saying she is “much, much missed”. Acclaimed actress McCrory died in April 2021 aged 52 following a battle with cancer. Stars including Helena Bonham Carter, Matthew Macfadyen and his wife Keeley Hawes were pictured attending a memorial service held for her in May this year.

Cheeky comedian Lee Mack wasted no time in using the Queen's Platinum Jubilee as an opportunity to stick the knife in Boris Johnson – metaphorically of course.The northern comic, 53, opened the concert, which is being held outside the gates of Buckingham Palace, by making light of the so-called 'partygate' affair in Downing Street. Speaking with the Prime Minister in attendance, who was in the royal box, Mack said: "Finally we can say the words ‘party’ and ‘gate’ and it’s a positive." The joke drew cheers and laughs from the crowd.The embarrassing quip comes just a day after the PM was booed outside St Paul's Cathedral as he attended the Thanksgiving service with members of the Royal Family.

Prince Charles and his son Prince William will pay tribute to the Queen on Saturday night during special concert as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.The senior royals will enter the stage towards the end of the concert, which is being held outside Buckingham Palace. Members of the public will be able to attend if they were among the lucky few to grab a ticket but if you missed out then worry not as the BBC will be screening the whole event.

Refresh for latest…: Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations are under way this morning in London with the annual Trooping the Colour parade from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guard’s Parade to celebrate the monarch’s Official Birthday. More than 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians are taking part.

Damian Lewis has handed a CBE in the Queen's birthday honours List, recognising his charity work with his late wife Helen McCrory. Damian, 51, was handed the royal honour during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee for his services to drama and charity.The actor said he and his late wife Helen were “thrilled” with the honour. Helen was 52 when she died in April last year, following a battle with breast cancer.

Naman Ramachandran “Billions” actor Damian Lewis, actor-director Rapman (“Blue Story”), writer Salman Rushdie (“Midnight’s Children”) and All3Media CEO Jane Turton are among those in the arts and entertainment field recognized in the annual Queen’s birthday honors.Lewis has been recognized as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to drama and charity. Also accorded a CBE is filmmaker Isaac Julien, Berlin winner for “Derek.”Rushdie has been accorded the Member of the Order of the Companions of Honor accolade for services to literature alongside illustrator and writer Quentin Blake (“Jackanory”), for services to illustration.Director Andrew Onwubolu, also known as Rapman, has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to drama and music.

The Queen's Jubilee Birthday Honours List 2022 has showcased some of the incredible public service work done across the country in a nod the Her Majesty's 70 years of service. In a fitting tribute to The Queen, this year's recipients have been given awards for outstanding contributions across all sectors, as usual, with a particular focus on those who have performed public service, work with the environment and sustainability and youth engagement.

The Queen's Jubilee Birthday Honours List 2022 has been released - and features a host of incredible people from across Greater Manchester. There's a variety of amazing additions to the honours list this year, showcasing the very best the region has to officer.

Royal superfans have descended upon The Mall outside Buckingham Palace in London as they gear up for the Queen 's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in the upcoming days.The 96 year old monarch is marking 70 years on the throne with official celebrations kicking off on Thursday 2 June and supporters have already gathered in huge crowds in excitement. Numbers of people have been pictured camping outside Buckingham Palace way ahead of the Jubilee celebration, while Union Jack flags have been displayed in various formats by the Queen’s supporters. Among the dedicated fans captured on camera was a team of Royalists which included John Loughrey, 67, from South London and Maria Scott, who travelled together to the Palace to pitch up outside before the historic celebrations.