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Westlife at 25: how the boyband emerged during Ireland’s economic boom
We were all flying without wings back in the heyday of Irish boy band Westlife. The group were formed in Dublin in 1998 and rose to international popularity during the early 2000s. The new release of their anniversary album, 25: The Ultimate Collection, affords an opportunity to reflect on the band’s story. They emerge as bold and brash, but also as airbrushed as an advertisement for a new housing development in Dublin. Irish music manager Louis Walsh took five young men and handed them to Brit...
Swapping Love Island for Eurovision: Antigoni's pride at representing Cyprus
Swapping Love Island for Eurovision: Antigoni's pride at representing Cyprus10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePete AllisonandIan Murphy,BBC NewsbeatGetty ImagesAntigoni hopes her dance-pop anthem Jalla will get her to Saturday's Eurovision finalTune into Eurovision and it's becoming more and more common to spot someone you recognise - even if you aren't the biggest fan of the song contest.San Marino in particular love a guest star, from Boy George's blink-and-you'll-miss-it appear...
Halfpenny gets final chance to say goodbye
Halfpenny gets final chance to say goodbyeImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Leigh Halfpenny scored 801 points for Wales in 101 internationals and is the country's third highest scorer behind Neil Jenkins and Stephen JonesByGareth GriffithsBBC Sport WalesPublished4 minutes agoCommentsLeigh Halfpenny is set to make one final appearance in Wales after being named in the Cardiff squad for the crucial United Rugby Championship (URC) match against Stormers on Friday night (19:45 BST...
Fit for a king: Ian McKellen to play Lear at newly rebuilt Yard theatre in east London
Role marks a major return for the actor after falling off the stage in 2024 and is a coup for the forward-thinking theatreIan McKellen is to play King Lear in his first major theatrical role since falling from the stage into the first row of the audience in 2024.The accident, which left him with “agonising pains”, happened during a performance of Player Kings in the West End and led McKellen to withdraw from the production. He will now return as Shakespeare’s Lear – a character he played to grea...
Sneak peek: The Man with Two Names
After a conviction in the arson death of a billionaire in Monaco, Ted Maher changes his name and puts out a hit on his estranged wife in New Mexico. He denies it all. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, May 16 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Rivals' Alex Hassell: 'I struggled to accept why anyone would cast me as a macho figure'
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Gotta catch an MP! Players ‘debate’ UK politicians in Pokémon-style game
Creator of Politidex hopes free online app will help humanise politics and act as a way of ‘flipping the narrative’The year is 2016 and Pokémon Go has taken over the world. People are wandering for miles on end, disrupting concerts, and even slamming into poles in their attempts to capture fantastical cartoon creatures.Ten years later, a new generation are flocking to another Pokémon-inspired game. Instead of Pikachu, Charizard and Blastoise, however, players are catching and training up their l...
'Just like Thatcher': Kemi Badenoch gets bizarre endorsement from US star Nicki Minaj after Commons tour de force
'Just like Thatcher': Kemi Badenoch gets bizarre endorsement from US star Nicki Minaj after Commons tour de forceBy JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 11:28, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 11:29, 14 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Burberry’s £2,000 Cotswolds handbag hits ‘a sweet spot’ with Americans
American zeal for ‘the Hamptons of England’ has rubbed off on sales with luxury British fashion house back to a full-year profitThe luxury fashion brand Burberry has said a new £2,000 handbag named after the Cotswolds has boosted sales, as the English region becomes increasingly popular with wealthy Americans.Joshua Schulman, the boss of the British brand, said its tote bags – which mix leather and the signature Burberry check – had helped drive the company’s best performance in bag sales since...
Painting by Dame Judi Dench raises thousands for charity
Painting by Dame Judi Dench sold for thousands3 days agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSofia AkinSouth EastSuppliedThe painting by Dame Judi Dench, patron of the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, sold for £6,900A painting by Dame Judi Dench has sold for £6,900 at a charity auction in Surrey. The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, in Guildford, hosted the Supper With The Stars event on Wednesday, with celebrity guests including Richard Stilgoe, Isla Blair and radio DJ Peter Gordon.The online auction, which closed 2...
Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show
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Sherlock Holmes at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre: A garbled take
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James Harden haters? Max Strus as Zeus? Cavs tales from the edge of the East finals
DETROIT — The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the brink of something special.Donovan Mitchell has never been out of the second round in eight previous tries. Cleveland hasn’t done it without LeBron James on the roster since 1992.After beating the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime Wednesday, the Cavs’ first road win of the 2026 playoffs, a win Friday at home punches those tickets.Here are a few quick stories about how the Cavs got here and why they might take that last step.
Paul McCartney on why he refuses fan selfies - as he blasts 'untalented' influencers
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World Cup half-time show acts revealed with Madonna and Shakira set to grace the stage
Shakira and Madonna are set to share the stage at the first-ever halftime show in FIFA World Cup history.Tournament organisers are planning a Super Bowl-style spectacle for the 2026 World Cup final, which will take place at MetLife Stadium on July 19 as the United States, Mexico and Canada jointly host the competition.Coldplay were previously confirmed as the headline act, but the performance is expected to feature a host of global stars.The full line-up emerged in an unusual announcement video...
Shakira, Madonna, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show: 'A busy but alluring blend'
FIFA has announced that Shakira, Madonna and BTS will headline the half-time show during the World Cup final on July 19.The Athletic reported on May 13 that FIFA had drafted plans to use the MetLife Stadium field during the half-time show of the World Cup final, making the interval for the tournament’s showpiece event on July 19 run significantly beyond soccer’s usual regulations of 15 minutes.Advertisement
Pippa Middleton and hedge fund boss husband accused of using their connection to the royal family to justify stopping ramblers walking on drive at their £15million mansion
Pippa Middleton and hedge fund boss husband accused of using their connection to the royal family to justify stopping ramblers walking on drive at their £15million mansionBy JON BRADY, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 10:25, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 10:25, 14 May 2026 e-mail View comments
'Dhurandhar 2' BO day 57: Ranveer Singh film eyes Rs 1,150 crore
Aditya Dhar’s 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' continues its historic theatrical run, reaching a domestic net of Rs. 1,144.30 crore by Day 57. Currently the highest-grossing Hindi film ever, the Ranveer Singh starrer is now targeting the Rs. 1,150 crore milestone while eyeing Pushpa 2’s domestic record of Rs. 1,234.10 crore. With a worldwide gross of Rs. 1,796.04 crore, the espionage thriller maintains steady momentum ahead of its highly anticipated OTT release.
Patsy Kensit to return to Emmerdale as villainous Sadie King after two decades
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Anderson juices up the vibes for Dior with spotlight on Hollywood
Designer suggests decision to stage show in Los Angeles is part of strategy to deepen label’s cinema presenceLike Christian Dior, the founder of the house he now leads, fashion designer Jonathan Anderson’s ambition is to be not just a Parisian couturier but a Hollywood power player. “We think of Dior as this romantic character, but he was also a very savvy businessman,” said Anderson before a blockbuster catwalk show in Los Angeles. Stage Fright, the Hitchcock caper-noir for which Dior dressed M...