London Southbank Centre workers pen open letter protesting against redundancies and “institutional racism”

Steve McQueen's Mangrove is set to open the 2020 BFI London Film Festival, marking the second time the director has raised the curtain on the festival in three years after Widows opened the 2018 edition. The film will have its European premiere on Wednesday, Oct.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe Rolling Stones’ wide-ranging 2018 deal with Universal Music Group will have an interesting new outlet next month when a Stones-themed “world exclusive flagship store” will open on London’s Carnaby Street on Sept. 9.The store’s location — at 9 Carnaby Street in the city’s Soho district — is in itself a historic Stones reference, as Carnaby Street was a center of the 1960s Swinging London scene of which the group was an integral part.Called “RS No.

“J ust when you thought 2020 couldn’t get any worse…”“Hollywood… are you fucking high right now? Are you fucked in the head? Is nothing sacred?”“WHY?! WHY?! NOOOOOO!”That’s right, Hollywood is remaking The Exorcist. Since the news came the day after it was announced Will Smith and Kevin Hart will be remaking beloved ’80s comedy Planes, Trains And Automobiles, the Internet seems to have taken it pretty hard.

Billie Eilish and Rihanna are among the multiple big names from the worlds of music, entertainment and sports to sign an open letter calling for police reform in California.Addressed to California Governor Gavin Newsom, Speaker Anthony Rendon, Assembly Member Reggie Jones-Sawyer and Assembly Member Ken Cooley, the letter calls for two bills, SB 731 and SB 776, to be introduced that would increase accountability within the police force in the state.“While the killing of George Floyd inspired

A chicken shop chain has lost its bid to keep its Fallowfield store open until later in the morning following objections from police, residents and councillors.Dixy Chicken on Wilbraham Road currently shuts at 11pm but the owners argued that it should be allowed to open later as some neighbouring takeaways trade until 5am.An initial application sought to close at 4.30am but it was accepted that this was too late, with the owners instead asking to stay open until 1.30am or 3am depending on the

Salford, studying for A-levels in biology, chemistry and a diploma in sport and exercise science. But despite being predicted A and B grades, she was awarded two Cs, along with a distinction for her diploma."I logged on at 8am and saw the Cs and just started sobbing for about an hour," said Laura."I just feel angry about it.

A Manchester golf course will be able to open later and sell alcohol to festival-goers during Parklife weekend.Heaton Park Golf Club has been granted a new licence by Manchester council allowing them to stay open from 6am to midnight, seven days a week.Opening times will change to 8am until midnight between November and March according to conditions agreed by the city’s licensing subcommittee.Alcohol can also be sold on the premises between 10am to 11.30pm throughout the week, while the playing

West Lothian chart toppers The Snuts have sent an open letter to Nicola Sturgeon asking for industry support.The lads have been hit hard financially in recent times because they had to postpone planned gigs during the global health crisis .The West Lothian Courier reported last week how fans of the group had started a crowdfunder to help them pay their road crew.The letter to the First Minster, dated August 4, asks that she support the music industry whilst also listing the many virtues that

Jake Kanter International TV EditorThe End of the F***ing World executive producer Dominic Buchanan has written a six-page open letter, revealing that he is “shattered” after being told by BAFTA that he cannot purchase a statue following the show’s triumph at the TV Awards last month.The Channel 4 and Netflix drama, produced by Clerkenwell Films and Dominic Buchanan Productions, was a surprise big-winner on the night, scooping best drama series ahead of competition including The Crown.

British singer Mika, who was born in Lebanon, is sharing his thoughts on the deadly blast in Beirut that killed at least 157 people and injured thousands more.

John Swinney after receiving her exam results claiming she has been penalised for the school she goes to. Eva Peteranna, 17, says her dreams of being a medic could be at risk after she was given a disappointing set of results.

More than 700 artists, managers and companies in the U.K. music industry, including the likes of The 1975 and Jessie Ware, have signed an open letter calling for a united fight to eradicate racism in the music business and beyond.

Michele Amabile Angermiller More than 700 members of the U.K.

As part of a new political initiative by Meme2020 — a collective of social media content creators founded by Jerry Media CEO Mick Purzycki — the group has released an animated short film today in which President Donald Trump engages in a rap battle with the ghost of Ronald Reagan.