17 h. ago My cultural awakening: a Marina Abramović show helped me to stop hating my abusive father

At an Abramović art takeover I discovered the quiet strength of a political protester from Myanmar. It gave me a new father figure – and unblocked my creativityOn an unseasonably warm day in October 2023, I arrived, ahead of the queues, at London’s Southbank Centre for a conceptual art takeover by the world-famous Marina Abramović Institute.I had recently read Marina’s memoir Walk Through Walls, which had resonated. So, when I’d seen the event advertised – hours-long performances by artists she’d invited, curated and introduced by Marina – I bought a £60 ticket and waited for my time slot to enter the Queen Elizabeth Hall. I hadn’t seen performance art before, and this was due to include her well-known work The Artist Is Present with an artist sitting, static and silent, in a chair all day, as Marina once did for an accumulated 736 hours and 30 minutes at the Museum of Modern Art. I felt certain that it would affect me, I just wasn’t sure how. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Heartbreaking moment Diogo Jota jokes about the pressures of becoming a new dad as he says 'each day is a new day'

Diogo Jota joked about the pressures of becoming a new father in a heartbreaking clip and said 'each day is a new day' before his death on Thursday.

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5 d. ago Lesotho activist arrested after video on unemployment rates angers prime minister

Tšolo Thakeli had long campaigned on youth joblessness, but a post questioning Sam Maketane’s promises on work creation landed him in prisonIt took a single video complaining about Lesotho’s unemployment rate to turn Tšolo Thakeli into the prime minister’s enemy. Within a day of posting there were armed police at his door.It was Father’s Day, and the 31-year-old father of two was in his pyjamas when they arrived. He had no idea his post would land him in trouble; after all, he had campaigned for a long time, under different governments, for action on jobs for young people. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Missing dad who fell from Father's Day ferry named as wife fears he'll never be found

US Navy diver Mark Federspiel, 64, fell overboard on a ferry in Scotland on June 15 and with no witnesses to the incident, his family have spoken about their fears

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9 d. ago Final days of influencer Tanner Martin who announced own death days after having baby

Brave content creator Tanner Martin has said goodbye to his followers on social media just days after becoming a dad, saying he was excited to see what new adventures the afterlife had in store for him

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9 d. ago Revealed: Nicola Peltz's father's 'shocking lavatory outburst' at Brooklyn's wedding that 'horrified' the Beckhams. Friends expose 'foul' behaviour that REALLY started toxic feud to KATIE HIND

On Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz 's wedding day an incident involving her billionaire father Nelson so horrified the groom's family that it as good as ended relations between the two sides

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1 week ago Brooklyn Beckham shares gushing birthday post about his billionaire father

The wannabe chef, 26, along with wife Nicola Peltz , 30, have been engulfed in the escalating rift, with parents David and Victoria believed to be concerned about the heiress's influence on him.

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1 week ago West Lothian dad wins Father’s Day makeover after heartfelt nomination by son

George Ross, from Livingston, was nominated by his 13-year-old son Harrison who calls him ‘super dad’.

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1 week ago Ioan Gruffudd’s pregnant wife Bianca shares update after ex Alice Evans' 'torture' comment

Ioan Gruffudd revealed his wife, Bianca, was expecting the couple's first baby on Father 's Day as his ex, Alice Evans, who shares two kids with the actor, made a cryptic comment

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1 week ago Stephanie Davis confirms split from boyfriend five months after giving birth and admits she's 'in shock'

The Hollyoaks star had fuelled speculation she split from five-month-old son Samuel's dad when she snubbed him on Father's Day

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2 w. ago Stephanie Davis appears to confirms romance with Joe McKalroy is over with cryptic post

Rumours have swirled since Father's Day that Stephanie Davis and Joe McKalroy are no longer dating - and a new social media post form the soap star appeared to confirm the news

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2 w. ago Stephanie Davis appears to confirm romance with Joe McKalroy is over with cryptic post

Rumours have swirled since Father's Day that Stephanie Davis and Joe McKalroy are no longer dating - and a new social media post form the soap star appeared to confirm the news

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2 w. ago Meghan Markle 'terrified' as Prince Harry's decision over UK return 'sealed'

Threats from ‘lunatics’ and ‘terrorists’ will stop Harry and Meghan coming back to the UK, an expert says, but the Duke would have missed his dad on Father’s Day

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2 w. ago Meghan Markle's fears over 'real and genuine' threats could rule out royal reunion

EXCLUSIVE: Threats from ‘lunatics’ and ‘terrorists’ will stop Harry and Meghan coming back to the UK, an expert says, but the Duke would have missed his dad on Father’s Day

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2 w. ago Jessica Alba wears ring on THAT finger after tribute to ex Cash Warren on Father's Day

Jessica Alba raised eyebrows when she stepped out in New York City with what looked like a gold band on her left ring finger following her split from estranged husband Cash Warren.

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2 w. ago Kourtney Kardashian sizzles in very revealing lace outfit after outraging fans with Father's Day post

The 46-year-old reality star flashed the flesh in a slinky black dress with sheer lace sections that offered a generous view of her cleavage.

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2 w. ago Justin and Hailey Bieber's Father's Day 'ends in row as she brands him f***ing child'

Justin Bieber, who spent his Father's Day sharing wild rants, was reportedly branded a 'f***ing child' by wife Hailey amid concerns to their marriage

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2 w. ago Victoria Beckham backed by supermodels' mum who had Nicola Peltz 'run

Victoria Beckham has received support from an unlikely source after her son Brooklyn's brutal snub on Father's Day, as the fashion mogul was reached out to by a celebrity

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2 w. ago Justin Bieber's Father's Day ended in 'bitter' showdown with his wife Hailey who branded him a 'f***ing child' after 'broken' star shared erratic posts online where he called her a 'lil ho'

Justin Bieber's Father's Day reportedly ended in a bitter showdown with his wife Hailey after he spent the day posting bizarre messages on Instagram.

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2 w. ago Man dies after fall in 'council estate balcony collapse' as piece of glass 'gave way'

The unnamed man – a resident of Camden's Harben Road estate – tragically fell to his death on Father's Day after paramedics sadly couldn't resuscitate him at the scene

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