London mayor Sadiq Khan has asked police for an explanation after “smoking gun” pictures emerged of Boris Johnson drinking at an event during lockdown – for which he was not fined. Mr Khan, who oversees policing in the capital, told Sky News’ Kay Burley that the pictures from a Downing Street leaving do in November
An international group of astronomers has revived an alternative gravity theory, known as Milgromian Dynamics or MOND. A majority of astronomers agree that there’s something out there, called a ‘dark matter’, which causes spiral galaxies to rotate faster than they should. If we follow the rules of physics, galaxies rotate so quickly that they should
In this screengrab, CEO of Snap Inc. Evan Spiegel takes the stage at the virtual Snap Partner Summit 2021 on May 20, 2021 in Los Angeles. Snap Partner Summit 2021 – Snap Inc | Getty Images Snap will miss its own targets for revenue and adjusted earnings in the current quarter, CEO Evan Speigel warned
The cast of Mamma Mia! the Musical are among the stars taking part in next month’s Platinum Jubilee parade. The pageant will weave its way through London on open-topped buses recapturing each decade of the Queen’s reign. The musical performers will appear on their own float in the “Time of Our Lives” section of the
BBC bosses have for the first time indicated they may be open to a change in the corporation’s funding model after 2027. Director General Tim Davie told a UK House of Lords Committee session on BBC Funding yesterday that he is “open minded” about the future of the £159 ($200) annual fee so long as
Alice Winocour (Proxima) is in Cannes with a Directors’ Fortnight film Paris Memories which follows a woman recovering from physical and mental trauma. On a Saturday in the fall, Mia (Virginie Efira) is caught up in a terrorist attack while visiting a Parisian bistro. Three months later, she’s still trying to pick up the pieces
News Watch Turnstile Perform “Blackout” on Fallon Check out the band’s latest late night performance, plus their new interview with Nardwuar By Nina Corcoran May 24, 2022 Facebook Twitter Turnstile on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (Todd Owyoung/NBC) Facebook Twitter Turnstile have been taking over late-night TV one show at a time, and they
London is known for its bustling streets, fashion and history. The hotel scene is one of the best in the world with new openings and old favourites that keep tourists returning year after year, transforming what was always a traditional range of stays into the most imaginative and exciting ones on the planet. Some of
The 57th Annual Nebula Awards were announced in a virtual ceremony hosted by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) this past Saturday. The awards have been granted to “outstanding novel, novella, novelette, and short stories” voted on by SFWA members since 1965. This year’s ceremony was hosted by Connie Willis and Neil
In this article SBUX A woman drinks coffee in a Starbucks in a mall in Khimki outside Moscow. Alexander Natruskin | Russia After 15 years operating in Russia, Starbucks will exit the market, joining companies like McDonald’s, Exxon Mobil and British American Tobacco in withdrawing from the country completely. The coffee giant announced Monday that
Photos have emerged of the prime minister drinking at a gathering allegedly during the second lockdown. The photos, obtained by ITV News, show Boris Johnson holding a glass with at least six other people around a table with several empty wine bottles, biscuits and crisps. In the series of photos, the group appear to be
A mirror world is a common trope in fantasy and fiction, but it may also be the answer to one of Space’s biggest mysteries today. A group of scientists behind a new research paper suggest that a “mirror world” of particles that remains unseen from us may be the answer to the Hubble Constant problem.
In this article ABNB Nathan Blecharczyk, co-founder and chief strategy officer of Airbnb Inc., speaks during a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Akio Kon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Airbnb is closing its domestic business in China, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The company is planning to
Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts has said “being diagnosed with cancer has meant I’ve learned to appreciate my body” as she appeared on the cover of a magazine with a visible stoma bag. The presenter, who revealed in October she was undergoing treatment for bowel cancer, discussed staying strong mentally throughout her treatment during a
EXCLUSIVE: Gersh has signed actor, writer and producer David Koechner (Anchorman) for representation. Koechner is perhaps best known for his turn as Michael Scott’s pal Todd Packer on NBC’s The Office, and as the Anchorman films’ Champ Kind. He currently co-hosts A&E’s America’s Top Dog and plays Bill Lewis on ABC’s The Goldbergs, having recently appeared on ABC’s
EXCLUSIVE: Wellington Paranormal‘s Mike Minogue and Shortland Street actor Tim Foley are launching creative talent agency Frank Management with Kiwi agent Naomi Ferry. The trio has created the New Zealand-based company with a pledge to offer an alternative for all creatives seeking representation. They say their collective experience in acting, writing and producing and representation positions Frank as a “unique
Broadway’s legendary Angela Lansbury will receive the 2022 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, the Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today. “Angela Lansbury’s contributions to the stage are insurmountable,” said Charlotte St. Martin, President of The Broadway League and Heather Hitchens, President and CEO of the American Theatre Wing. “From her groundbreaking
News Gia Coppola to Direct Boy Band Documentary Superfans: Screaming. Crying. Throwing Up. The project is based on Maria Sherman’s Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands From NKOTB to BTS By Allison Hussey May 23, 2022 Facebook Twitter Backstreet Boys fans, December 1996 (Photo by Paul Bergen/Redferns) Facebook Twitter Gia Coppola is set
Maternity swimwear is just one of many things to plan for when you’re pregnant. From the nursery to your maternity leave and how you’ll be able to afford childcare, it can all seem very overwhelming and – as excited as you may be for your new bundle of joy to arrive – rather stressful. But
In yet another ill-planned publicity stunt by a democratic elected official, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot — who did not step in to help Chicago Public Library workers during the pandemic — posted a photo of herself reading a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird in Houston’s Brazos Bookstore. Behind her are several other books that