1 hour ago Lido Pimienta: La Belleza review – Gregorian chant meets dembow rhythm in a work of remarkable depth

(Anti-)Inspired by the music of Luboš Fiser and Catholic requiem mass, the instrumentals are deft and surprising, but Pimienta’s captivating, flawless vocals steal the showFive years since her Grammy-nominated breakthrough record Miss Colombia, singer and producer Lido Pimienta has taken a radical shift in direction. On Miss Colombia, Pimienta combined sprightly electro pop with cumbia rhythms and soaring vocals to critique racism and misogyny – now, her fourth album La Belleza (The Beauty) is a nine-track orchestral suite touching on everything from Gregorian chant to strings-laden love songs and dembow rhythms.Inspired by Catholic requiem mass music and the luscious harpsichord folk of Czech composer Luboš Fiser’s score to 1970 film Valerie and Her Week of Wonders, Pimienta and producer Owen Pallett began writing and arranging for the 60-piece Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra during the Covid lockdowns. The result is a moving work of remarkable depth. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago It's all about me! Nicole Kidman steals the spotlight at the Country Music Awards as husband Keith Urban stands in the background

Keith Urban may have been honoured with the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award on Friday, but it was wife Nicole Kidman who had the spotlight.

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4 h. ago Mason Mount shows Man Utd fans what they have been missing as he saves abysmal performance

Manchester United came from behind at Old Trafford to win 4-1 against Athletic Bilbao, inspired by Mason Mount and earned their place comfortably in the Europa League final against Tottenham

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8 h. ago Wynne Evans sparks backlash after being announced as the performer for children's charity fundraiser

A post on the Women in Wales Facebook page on Wednesday announced the 53-year-old, made famous by the Go Compare adverts, would perform at the event today.

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12 h. ago King calls for renewed ‘commitment to peace’ in VE Day message

Charles says sacrifice of second world war heroes must not be in vainKing Charles called for a renewal of “global commitments to restoring a just peace where there is war, to diplomacy and to the prevention of conflict”, as the UK marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe day.Westminster Abbey was the focal point for national commemorations with a service of thanksgiving weaving poignant reminders of wartime deprivation and loss with the hopes for the future that historic day had promised. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Kelsey Parker hit with stark reminder of late husband Tom's three year anniversary

Ahead of hosting a charity football match in memory of her late husband Tom, Kelsey Parker says the event is a stark reminder that it's been three years without The Wanted singer.

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12 h. ago Kelsey Parker admits 'it's so important' as she keeps Tom's memory alive

Tom Parker's widowed wife Kelsey Parker has revealed her appreciation at those setting up a charity event in his honour as she reveals how important it is to keep his memory alive

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12 h. ago Donald Trump gushes over British ambassador’s ‘beautiful accent’ during trade deal announcement

Donald Trump praised British ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson's "beautiful accent" as the pair met in the White House as a UK-US trade deal was announced on Thursday, 8 May.

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12 h. ago Kelsey Parker vows to continue Tom's legacy after giving birth to baby with new partner

EXCLUSIVE The widow of The Wanted star is hosting the third charity football in his memory and intends to keep going and to raise awareness and funds for vital brain tumour research

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13 h. ago BBC The One Show viewers 'in bits' as hosts honour 'special' WWII veteran

The One Show viewers were left in tears as Alex Jones and Lauren Laverne introduced a special VE Day segment on Thursday

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13 h. ago BBC The One Show airs 'beautiful' VE Day segment that leaves fans 'in tears'

The One Show viewers were left in tears after a special WWII veteran was honoured on Friday

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16 h. ago Luke Humphries reveals special darts shirt inspired by Leeds United for Prem night

World No.1 Luke Humphries is a huge Leeds United fan and will be wearing a special, one-off shirt for his Premier League darts clash in the city on Thursday

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16 h. ago Annual John Hartson Charity Golf Day at Bathgate Golf Club raises an impressive £13,500

The event was coordinated by Walker Group’s contract manager, Jim Murphy, his wife Angela, and daughter Amy Jane, with invaluable help from the Seafield Sportsman Charity volunteers.

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16 h. ago Blinkered Arteta’s remarks are wrong but hurt can make Arsenal stronger | David Hytner

If manager gets the four players he needs this summer and squad learn from PSG setback they could scale the heightsRage, anger, frustration. A bad feeling in the tummy. Mikel Arteta felt the emotions churn, these his words as he tried to process it all. And this was on Saturday night after his Arsenal team had lost 2-1 at home to Bournemouth in the Premier League.The manager’s idea was to harness the pain, to have it inspire one of the most famous results in club history when they went to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday for the Champions League semi-final second leg. In the end, after a tumultuous game, Arteta would be left with pretty much the same sense. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Glasgow charity chosen to kickstart new national giving chain

Five charities, £50,000, and a ripple effect of generosity begins.

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17 h. ago Two people taken to hospital following crash on major Dumfries and Galloway road

The A701 was closed for five hours on Wednesday night following the accident just outside Amisfield.

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17 h. ago Veterans including couple married for 74 years guests of honour at VE Day party

Veterans and their families marked 80 years since VE Day at a tea party hosted by the Royal British Legion in Staffordshire on Thursday.

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17 h. ago William and Kate praised for their personal VE Day note with 'no titles or pomp' after Meghan's HRH backlash

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been applauded by fans for the humble handwritten note they penned to honour war veterans at a VE Day service at Westminster Abbey today.

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17 h. ago Charity shop lover overjoyed with £2 item he'd been searching a whole decade for

TikTok user Josh Wright explained how he'd resisted the urge to buy it on eBay for around £60 after years of scouring car boot sales and charity shops for the board game

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18 h. ago Restaurant with no tables or plates where food is served straight from the floor

The new restaurant has opened in London and serves multi-course gourmet meals inspired by contemporary Asian cuisine directly from a spotless vinyl surface

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