10 h. ago William: David Attenborough's my ‘inspiration’ for BBC YouTube series celebrating wildlife rangers

The series called Guardians features rangers who do ‘one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet’, says William

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21 h. ago Attenborough ‘inspiration’ for William’s new series celebrating wildlife rangers

The series called Guardians features rangers who do ‘one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet’, says William.

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55 h. ago ‘He lived inside poetry’: Toby Jones and Helena Bonham Carter perform poems in memory of lost loved ones

Actors including Asa Butterfield, Stephen Mangan and Susan Wokoma share poems as part of ‘Celebration Day’, a new annual moment dedicated to commemorating family and friends• Helena Bonham Carter performs Don’t Let That Horse by Lawrence Ferlinghetti – video• Tell us about a poem that reminds you of someone you’ve lostHelena Bonham Carter, Toby Jones and Asa Butterfield are among actors performing poems in memory of family members and friends who have died, to mark Celebration Day later this month.The initiative, conceived in 2022 by high-profile figures including Stephen Fry, Prue Leith, film director Oliver Parker and writer and poetry curator Allie Esiri, sets aside a day in the calendar each year to celebrate the lives of lost loved ones, inspired by celebrations such as Mexico’s Day of the Dead. The first Celebration Day was held on 26 June 2022, and now it runs on the last bank holiday Monday in May, which this year will be 26 May. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago From ‘convict stain’ to badge of honour: Tasmania’s early criminals inspire celebrated musical

In Vandemonian Lags, Mick Thomas, Tim Rogers and a cast of musicians bring Lutruwita/Tasmania’s past to life with songs and ‘ripping yarns’Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIn 1802 Martha Hayes was transported from England to what was then called Van Diemen’s Land, accompanying her convict mother. The teenager was the first white female to set foot in the new colony and, having become pregnant on the voyage, she gave birth to the first white child – a baby girl – on the island we now call Lutruwita/Tasmania.While that child had a convict grandmother, her father was Lt John Bowen, a colonial administrator who led the first white settlement at Risdon Cove.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Badenoch accused of wearing transphobia as ‘badge of honour’ by Labour MP

A spokesman for the Conservative leader said she has ‘always defended the rights of trans people’.

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6 d. ago Helen Flanagan 'celebrating' being 'older and sexy' like Carol Vorderman

EXCLUSIVE: Former Coronation Street beauty Helen Flanagan owns feeling "sexy" and predicts she will "always be the same" just like her stunning celebrity inspiration

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1 week ago Sauna fiends, space dogs and Jesus Christ Superstar: it’s the 10 best Eurovision songs of 2025!

From an Estonian rap-dance celebrating Italian cliches to a Serbian power ballad sung by a karate-champ philologist, there’s something for everyone at this year’s Eurovision Song ContestWhat would Eurovision be without sexually explicit songs? Australia’s Milkshake Man by Go-Jo is quite self-explanatory; the standout is Finland’s Erika Vikman with Ich Komme (“I am coming” in German). Set to a four-on-the-floor beat and Eurodance instrumental, the track bursts with unrestrained hands-in-the-air energy. Vikman sings of pleasure, ecstasy and a state of trance with a vigour reminiscent of Norway’s 2023 entry Queen of the Kings, by Alessandra. Vikman hails from a family of Finnish tango musicians – her mother and sister are both active in the genre – and she herself embraced it early in her career. Still, back in 2020, her breakout hit was another sex-positive, disco-inspired anthem: Cicciolina, which celebrates the boldness and self-determination of the Hungarian-born porn star Ilona St...

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2 w. ago Jamie Oliver's 'easiest' chicken pasta recipe has only five ingredients

The celebrity chef's Greek-inspired chicken pasta dish is the perfect meal to cook for the family on a weeknight as it's packed with flavour and is easy on the purse

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3 w. ago Prince Harry, Jay Z and Usher: All of the celebrities pictured partying with Diddy over the years

It used to be a badge of honour to attend one of P Diddy’s famous parties. Now that the rap mogul is facing a criminal trial for sex trafficking on May 5, it’s quite the opposite

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3 w. ago ‘An incredibly political moment’ – why fashion and the Met Gala are celebrating Black dandyism

This year’s Met theme is ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ and focuses on Black men’s strategic use of fashion. Author of the text the show is inspired by, Monica L. Miller talks about why it’s being celebrated at this year’s show and galaAfter three decades as a jobbing actor, Colman Domingo finally ascended to the Hollywood A-list in 2023 off the back of Rustin, a biopic of Bayard Rustin, an adviser to Martin Luther King Jr and civil rights icon. But while his performance was brilliant, Domingo’s meteoric rise was also down to something else: his masterful embrace of Black dandyism.Having honed his trademark tight trousers and unbuttoned shirts waiting tables in San Francisco, on the red carpet he set himself apart in suits with Nehru collars, bow ties, dramatic cloaks and sparkling brooches. “I don’t just wear clothes, I wear stories,” Domingo told GQ ahead of his appearance at the Golden Globes in January, before stepping out in a black Valentino mohair wool tuxedo paired with ...

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