Manchester City star Phil Foden has left England's Euro 2024 camp and returned to the UK due to a "pressing family matter".
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Babyface, “My, My, My.”That was the feeling in the house at the Apollo on Tuesday night when both Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Usher Raymond IV — but really, only one name is necessary for each — were honored at the iconic Harlem institution as it celebrated its 90th anniversary with its annual spring benefit.No doubt — it was the ultimate soul-man showtime at the Apollo, raising more than $3 million for the nonprofit organization that has been the music mecca for everyone from Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald to James Brown and Aretha Franklin.Those velvet seats were feeling extra cushy on this night.After 2007 “American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks opened the night with a medley of classics, it was all about the boys 90 years after the Apollo opened on Jan. 26, 1934, turning 125th Street into hollowed ground for generations of African-American artists.Given the fancy footwork that took Usher to the Super Bowl halftime stage this year, it was fitting that a dance performance including hits such as “Caught Up,” “Burn” and of course “Yeah!” paid tribute to the 45-year-old singer before he accepted the 2024 Icon Award.“It’s an Icon Award, so I feel like I can take a little more time,” Usher joked as he began his acceptance speech.And then he told the crowd that was standing in salute, “Don’t sit down — I love it.
When I was kid … I can remember watching ‘Showtime at the Apollo with my grandmother, who no longer is here with us … and I would look at the television and I would say, ‘Man, some day I’m gonna make it to that stage. And hopefully one day, I’ll get a standing ovation.’ ”He continued: “And I stand before you humbled by your appreciation.
Thank you guys so much, everyone who made this possible. But this entire
.Manchester City star Phil Foden has left England's Euro 2024 camp and returned to the UK due to a "pressing family matter".
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EXCLUSIVE: Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, the filmmaking duo behind BAFTA-nominated Nick Cave pic 20,000 Days on Earth, have just wrapped filming a new performance film dubbed The Extraordinary Miss Flower. The project brings to life the remarkable story of Geraldine Flower and the discovery of a suitcase of letters sent to her in the 1960s and 1970s that inspired acclaimed Icelandic singer-songwriter Emilíana Torrini to return to the studio.
Fred Again.. stopped his first headline stadium show in the US while performing a song in the crowd to tell fans to get off the stage – check out the footage below.The South London-born producer, born Fred Gibson, brought a synthesiser into the stands to perform ‘Adore U’ with Obongjayar during Friday’s (June 14) show, but had to pause the song to tell fans to get off the stage after they decided to turn it into a spontaneous rave.Also at the show at the 77,500-capacity Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, he brought Romy out for her 2022 single ‘Strong’, which he appeared on.The following day, he posted photos from the show on social media, saying, “I will never forget that, thank you.”Fred again..
Phil Foden insists England showed a different side to their game during their much-criticised performance vs Serbia as he defended his own contribution in the Euro 2024 opener.
After the impressive display of The King's Birthday Parade in London at the weekend, another important royal procession will take place in Windsor today, Monday, 17 June.The Order of the Garter is the oldest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom and is the most senior knighthood in the British honours system which is only outranked by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross. It sees those members of the Royal Family who have been honoured, attend a service at St George's Chapel, Windsor, before parading in their eye-catching dark blue mantles and Tudor bonnets with ostrich feather plumes.
Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan looked sensational as she joined her fellow England WAGs at Euro 2024 to show their support for the squad as they took on Serbia on Sunday, 16 June. Marking the Three Lions’ first match of the tournament, Megan stunned as she headed to the stands to cheer her goalkeeper beau on to success alongside other WAGs including Annie Kilner, Kate Goodland and Aine May Kennedy. For the occasion, the 28 year old wasn’t afraid to show her full support for her husband of four years as she sported her very own England shirt which featured Jordan’s signature number one on the front.
As the England team get their 2024 campaign off to a start, we look at some of the players’ concerns off the pitch... WAGs at War It’s the love triangle that has dominated headlines in recent months, after it was reported in December that footballer Kyle Walker had fathered a second child with his former mistress, reality star Lauryn Goodman. And to add insult to injury, it was Lauryn who told his wife of three years, Annie Kilner, in an explosive text to her on Boxing Day.
The England WAGs have sent heartwarming Father's Day messages to their partners before the Euro 2024 opener on Sunday 16 June.They've recorded adorable videos of their little ones donning England kits, aiming to give Gareth Southgate's squad a morale boost as they commence their campaign in Germany.The clips showcase the kids as mini football stars, belting out the national anthem with gusto.To stir up some nostalgia and motivation, many of the messages harked back to our iconic 1966 victory against Germany, hoping to spark that winning spirit in the Euro 2024 team. A 'content expert' was even brought in to help craft the perfect montage.
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Nicole Kidman officially confirmed that she and Sandra Bullock are returning for a “Practical Magic” sequel. The “Big Little Lies” actress gushed over the project ahead of the premiere of her upcoming Netflix film with Zac Efron and Joey King, “A Family Affair.”“Yes I will be in it. And Sandy will be in it.
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Placebo have announced details of a second feature-length documentary, This Search For Meaning. Check out the trailer below.The project is an intimate and enlightening portrait of the band, which explores both the meaning and subject matter behind their songs, while also diving into their evolution as a group and as human beings.Created by Scottish award-winning filmmaker Oscar Sansom, the documentary won’t simply present a narrative about the origins of the band, it’ll instead take a deep dive into the legacy they created through their themes of surveillance, culture, scrutiny, sexuality, gender identity, addiction, trauma and more.It’ll also include informal conversations with both vocalist-guitarist Brian Molko and bassist–guitarist Stefan Olsdal, as well as contributions from artists who either admire or have been inspired by Placebo.
Manchester City defender John Stones was absent from England training on Wednesday due to illness ahead of their Euro 2024 opener against Serbia on Sunday.
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Since Stephen Warren and Johnnie Ingram created the series in 2020, along with the help of showrunner Peter LoGreco, We’re Here has won four Emmys and shined a light on the drag and LGBTQ communities in small towns around the U.S. With today’s political climate, especially in smaller conservative areas where Pride events are being cancelled and hate is being directed towards the drag community, the trio decided that a format change was necessary for the fourth season to really get their message across: “There’s definitely a lot more love out there than hate.”
Leslie Uggams made her debut at Harlem’s historic Apollo Theater in 1952, she instantly won over the notoriously tough crowd as the “extra added attraction” on a bill with jazz great Louis Armstrong as headliner.“It was terrific … They loved me,” Uggams, now 81, told The Post about her 20-minute act, which included singing, tap-dancing and impressions. “I remember one of the songs was ‘When You’re Smiling.’ And another song was ‘Exactly Like You.’ And also ‘On the Sunny Side of the Street.’ ”The Harlem native — who earned her coveted spot on the Apollo stage by repeatedly winning a radio contest — wasn’t even nervous about not getting the local love when she was known as “Little Leslie Uggams.”“I was a ham,” she said with a laugh.
Ethel Cain has criticised the behaviour of some fans at her live shows, saying that they shouldn’t have to “fight for their life just to hear some music”.The US singer-songwriter wrapped up the UK and European leg of her 2024 ‘Childish Behaviour’ tour with a performance at The Roundhouse in Camden Town, London last night (June 10).She is also scheduled to support Mitski at All Points East in the capital and make an appearance at Electric Picnic in Ireland this summer.Ahead of yesterday’s London concert, Cain shared a statement on her Instagram Stories in which she reminded ticketholders of gig etiquette and how to treat one another in the audience.“Hi all! Just wanted to reiterate before tonight’s show in London that it is extremely important to me that you all respect each other both in the queue and once in the venue,” the musician began.“I very much hate hearing that anyone attending our shows walked away with a negative experience because of bad behaviour in the pit. Barrelling to the front, slapping people’s hands away when I reach for them, verbally insulting people, it’s all just not very nice.”Cain continued: “I come and I play these songs because I love them and I would hope the reason you’re coming is because you love them also.