The impact of pivotal elections in the U.K. and France this week will be felt across Europe and across the globe. Within the entertainment industry, the results of voting on both sides of the channel are being carefully watched for signs of what seismic shifts in the political landscape — the end of 14 years...
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UK General Election: Industry & International Reaction As Labour Sweeps To Power
After 14 years in the political wilderness, Labour has stormed back into power with a huge parliamentary majority and will form the next government of the UK. Keir Starmer has unseated Rishi Sunak, but what does the entertainment biz want from the new boss and his troops, and what do those overseas think? Performing arts...
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UK election: What’s happened, and what comes next
PA Media Sir Keir Starmer is the UK’s new prime minister, after his Labour Party swept to power in a landslide general election victory. The Conservative Party suffered a dramatic collapse after a tumultuous 14 years in power, which saw five different prime ministers run the country. It lost 250 seats over the course of...
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Comedian Tony Knight dead at 54 following ‘terrible accident’ | WDBD FOX 40 Jackson MS Local News, Weather and Sports
Comedian Tony Knight has died following a “terrible accident.” Knight was “tragically killed” in June while attending the Rock’&’Cars Festival in Lavaur, France, a family member told Fox News Digital. “He was only 54 and having the time of his life,” they shared. “He was fit, healthy, happy and had everything going for him. He...
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This Hindi film is earning rave reviews and getting an English remake
3 min read Last Updated : Jul 04 2024 | 10:34 AM IST Chad Stahelski, the mastermind behind the blockbuster John Wick franchise, is bringing his action-packed vision to a new project: an English remake of the Indian action thriller ‘Kill’. Stahelski and his renowned production company, 87Eleven Entertainment, are collaborating with Lionsgate...
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UK election is nearing its end – here’s what you need to know
3 July 2024 By James FitzGerald, BBC News, London BBC Millions of people across the UK are readying themselves to vote in Thursday’s general election, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak battles to keep opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer out of 10 Downing Street. Mr Sunak’s Conservatives and Sir Keir’s Labour Party have spent the final days of...
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Emperor Naruhito Revisits Fond Memories: Thames Barrier and UK Ties | Entertainment
Emperor Naruhito of Japan has embarked on a meaningful UK visit, kicking off with a visit to the Thames Barrier—a site he holds dear. This trip, blending state events and personal reminiscences, underscores the emperor’s longstanding connection to Britain. Naruhito’s fascination with the River Thames began some 40 years ago during his graduate studies...
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Seventeen: The K-pop band making Glastonbury history
Pledis Entertainment Seventeen’s mini-album FML was the biggest-selling record of 2023 The biggest act on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage this year isn’t Coldplay or Dua Lipa. In fact, you might not even have heard of them. The act in question is Seventeen – a K-pop boyband that boasts a whopping 13 members, and which sold more...
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Emperor Naruhito’s Historic State Visit to the UK | Entertainment
Emperor Naruhito of Japan and Empress Masako arrived in the UK on Saturday for their long-awaited state visit, initially scheduled for 2020 but delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Landing in the afternoon at Stansted Airport, north of London, the imperial couple will spend seven days in the UK, engaging in private activities before the...
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Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets can still be bought from a little-known website
Taylor Swift is finally in the UK parading her Eras Tour around the country, and fans who bought tickets are excited to see her hit stages near them. Thus far, the Anti-Hero singer has played shows in Edinburgh and Liverpool. Before the month is out, though, she’ll be hitting stadiums in Cardiff and London, as...
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Everything We Know About Kate’s First Public Appearance Since Her Cancer Diagnosis
We’re used to near-daily access to the British royal family. News outlets across the globe, including Bazaar, breathlessly cover the family members’ every move, from state banquets to charity events, international royal tours to local walkabouts. Countless photos of the family inundate our digital landscape, making these unreachable figures feel more like a thread intrinsic...
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J.Lo Wears a $1,600 Shirt With a Rare Tangerine Kelly for a Casual Day Out
Just when you start to think Jennifer Lopez may be leaning into the quiet luxury aesthetic, she adds a pop of Jenny From the Block. On Tuesday, the superstar was spotted out in Los Angeles with her 16-year-old Emme. For the casual outing, Lopez chose a look made up of minimalist staples and loud accessories....