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Kneecap have been granted permission to challenge the UK government’s block of their £15,000 funding.The Belfast trio originally accused the government of the last-minute block in February, who apparently overruled an independent selection board to prevent the already-approved funding. They continued to allege the government had stopped the funding from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) due to their provocative 2019 tour poster, which they claimed “pissed off the Tories”.Now, Kneecap have announced that they have been granted permission to challenge the block, stating they are due to appear in court on November 14.
The band will challenge the government’s decision upon the grounds that denying the grant unlawfully discriminates against them based on their nationality and political opinion.Taking to X/Twitter, the group wrote: “We’ve been granted permission to challenge the Secretary of States decision. That means we have cleared the first legal hurdle and the Judge has ruled that the case is arguable with a reasonable prospect of success.
The Secretary of State must now file evidence justifying their position.”They added: “The Brits are looking worried…..and they’re going to worry more!!!”Member DJ Próvaí also reportedly told journalists outside the court (via Belfast Telegraph): “Fifteen grand wouldn’t pay for the bar tab in America. This is an attack on artistic culture, an attack on the Good Friday Agreement and an attack on us and our way of expressing ourselves.”We’ve been granted permission to challenge the Secretary of States decision.
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following a horse-related incident over the weekend.The Princess Royal, 73, spent a second night in the hospital on Monday as doctors performed tests on her after it emerged that she had suffered a concussion.Her memory loss, which is a direct result of the incident, is thought to be temporary, the Telegraph reports.The beloved royal — and King Charles’ only sister — is said to have been injured by a horse during a stroll on the grounds of her Gatcombe Park estate Sunday evening.Princess Anne’s husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, as well as her daughter Zara Tindall and son Peter Phillips, were all on the estate at the time of the incident.Other senior members of the royal family were notified of Anne’s injuries on Sunday night.Anne — the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip’s only daughter — has canceled all of her official duties slated for this week, including a State Visit, and a trip to Canada.“On doctors’ advice, Her Royal Highness’s engagements for the week ahead will be postponed.
Taylor Swift has reacted to Hugh Grant‘s praise of her ‘Eras’ concert at Wembley stadium – see their exchange below.Grant attended the second of Swift’s three sold-out ‘Eras’ tour concerts at Wembley this past weekend (June 22). The following day, the Notting Hill actor took to X (formerly Twitter) to sing Swift’s praise, writing: “Dear [Taylor], you have an incredible show, an amazing and [very] hospitable team and and excellent if gigantic boyfriend.”He continued: “Thanks so much from one ageing London boy, wife and thrilled 8 year old.”Despite her stacked schedule – Swift is due to return to Wembley for five more sold-out shows in the coming weeks – the ‘Cruel Summer’ singer took some time to craft a short but poignant reply to Grant.Swift wrote: “As a long time Hugh Grant stan, this tweet is very important to my culture.”See their exchange below.As a long time Hugh Grant stan this tweet is very important to my culture— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) June 24, 2024Hugh Grant wasn’t the only celebrity in attendance at her massive Wembley shows this past weekend.
Taylor Swift brought her ‘Eras’ tour to London this weekend for a three-night run at Wembley Stadium.The ‘Fortnight’ singer performed the first three of the eight shows she has scheduled in London this summer.Over the course of the weekend, Swift brought out Paramore’s Hayley Williams to sing ‘Castles Crumbling’ with her, partner Travis Kelce – who attended all three shows – made an appearance on the ‘Eras’ tour stage and Gracie Abrams joined Swift to debut their new song ‘Us’.Swift performed her mammoth show, which consists of more than 40 songs, spanning 17 years of music, to three sold-out stadiums, along with a number of A-listers from the entertainment world, including Oscars winners, music royalty, and even some real royalty.On the opening night of the London leg of her record-breaking tour, the VIP tent was occupied by Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlin, supermodel Cara Delevigne and Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness, who also featured in Swift’s ‘You Need To Calm Down’ music video.Also in attendance were Salma Hayek, Rob Beckett and Mike and Zara Tindall.
Throwing a star-studded shindig on the second night of Taylor Swift's sold-out Eras Tour, Wembley Stadium was lit up with shots of showbiz elite scattered among the crowd.The pop queen, 34, enthralled her global fanbase, singing and dancing away atop the London stage.Though her UK segment has wrapped for now, shell be dashing back across the pond between 15th and 20th August. However, it seems some celebs simply couldnt hold out till then, and joined the 88,000 other fans in celebration at the packed venue.
People Just Do Nothing star Asim Chaudhry has some choice words for the UK’s Conservative government.
When Kate Middleton confirmed she'd be making an appearance at Trooping the Colour on Saturday (June 15), fans were overjoyed but it looks like King Charles also sent a touching message.Trooping the Colour is a tradition that has been carried out annually for over 260 years to celebrate the British monarch's birthday. However, it appeared for this year's celebrations, Charles broke royal protocol for one very heartwarming reason.
looks for a new place to live across the pond. Kinsey Schofield, host of the “To Di For Daily” podcast, told Fox News Digital in an interview published Tuesday that as the Duke of Sussex is reportedly eyeing properties in the UK, “I hear that Harry is both content with his new lifestyle and homesick.” Harry currently lives in Montecito, Calif., with his wife, Meghan Markle, 42, and their kids — Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3.
Enter Shikari’s Rou Reynolds has spoken to NME backstage at Download 2024, and told us how the upcoming general election could be vital in the survival of the UK’s grassroots music venues.The frontman caught up with us while at this year’s edition of the Donington Park Festival, shortly before Enter Shikari kicked off their first performance on the Apex Stage (barring the post-COVID pilot edition).The set came following the hugely positive response to their latest album ‘A Kiss For The Whole World’, and ahead of the band’s upcoming run of UK live shows – which will be a much more intimate affair after their recent arena tour.The band have been vocal champions of grassroots gig spaces and the Music Venue Trust. Last year, various figures from the UK grassroots live music scene told NME about how 2023 was the “worst year for venue closures” – with 125 grassroots venues shutting down.
John Swinney has challenged Scottish Labour to stand up to Keir Starmer in demanding an end to the two-child benefit cap.
Anas Sarwar has promised a £150 million boost for state schools to spend on new teachers and breakfast clubs.
International documentary filmmakers and industry reps are gathering at Sheffield DocFest in the U.K. at a moment of political tumult in Europe. British voters head to the polls for a general election on July 4; in France, President Macron dissolved the National Assembly and called snap legislative elections after a French ultranationalist party surged in voting for the European Parliament. Germany’s far-right AfD party also scored substantial gains in that European Parliament vote. Overall, the center held — more or less.
Plans for a new teaching block to boost Altrincham College’s capacity from 900 to nearly 1,200 students have been submitted. Contractor Lancaster Maloney Martin (LMM) has been appointed to deliver a two and three-storey building to accommodate an additional 31 classrooms as well as a larger kitchen and restaurant, car parking and new fencing.
She has two Best Actress Oscars and five nominations including one most recently for 2023’s Nyad. She received her first for 1976’s Taxi Driver when she was only 14. Add to these impressive accomplishments, three BAFTA awards, three Golden Globes, and an Honorary Palme d’Or among other accolades and honors. Still it is surprising to note she has never once been nominated for an Emmy for any acting role.
Kneecap have announced the biggest show of their career at the Belfast Arena. Find all the details below.The rap group, who released their debut album ‘Fine Art’ today (June 14), will play their largest headline gig in their hometown, where they are set to play at the SSE Arena on December 21.In a statement, they wrote: “What’s Happenin a chairde Gael, the long wait is over and our debut album is finally here!! After 800 years of tomfoolery from the British government we have potentially struck the final blow to the imperialists.“We will have our biggest show in Belfast in December, our final gig of the year at the SSE with 6000 fenians for a night of debauchery,” they added.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly grappling with a significant "challenge" as they find themselves excluded from top-tier events in the US, according to a royal commentator.
started looking into finding a UK home that he and his wife could keep for visiting instead of having to check into hotels each time.And according to former royal butler Grant Harrold, the rumored plan could be a strong indicator that the pair are looking to inch closer to Harry’s estranged family.“If Harry does buy a place in the UK, he and Meghan will live here for part of they year and part of the year in the States, that was the original idea,” Harrold exclusively told The Post.“I would assume that this would mean Meghan would also be coming to the UK and you’d see them spending so many months of the year here.”While the Sussexes are reportedly looking to add a UK property to their already-impressive real estate portfolio — which currently boasts a sprawling $14 million California mansion — Harrold notes that he doesn’t see the “Suits” alum moving back to London on a permanent basis.“I don’t see Meghan wanting to be in the UK permanently — I think that was the whole idea of why they went out to the States in the first place,” Harrold, who worked for King Charles for seven years when he was the Prince of Wales, said.“I can believe that Harry would like to be back here, he loves the UK.
EXCLUSIVE: In advance of next week’s Sheffield DocFest, London and New York-based banner Together Films is launching a new Impact Distribution Campaign Fund & Accelerator dubbed Climate Action Together. The fund is designed to amplify powerful films addressing the climate crisis.
An incoming Labour Government will hand the Scottish Office a £150m warchest to combat poverty.
one of the venues that faced pressure from the Music Venue Trust (MVT) last year to invest back into grassroots music spaces or else not be allowed to open.Back in February 2023, the MVT shared its 2022 annual report, which highlighted the grave danger that venues and UK face without urgent action. It showed that audience numbers were at 89 per cent of their 2019 level at about 21million, and urged for larger venues to invest back into grassroots spaces to keep the UK’s live music scene afloat.It was one of eight new arenas proposed to be built and opened in the UK at the time, including Manchester’s now-opened Co-op Live.