18 h. ago International Pride Orchestra plays outside DC in rebuff to Trump snub at Kennedy Center

LGBTQ+ ensemble was to appear at performing arts center but moved to Maryland after president reorganized venueAn event by the International Pride Orchestra this week swung from classical Gershwin favorites to choral patriotism to high drag in a rebuff to Donald Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center and its subsequent snub of the LBGTQ+ ensemble.The spirited celebration of WorldPride, the peripatetic biennial international festival in support of LGBTQ+ rights which kicks off this month and is taking place in Washington DC, was staged instead at the Strathmore Music Center in Maryland, just north of the capital. Continue reading...

Politics

22 h. ago National Lottery players warned shops will be unable to sell tickets for ‘one weekend’

More details are set to come about planned changes which will affect many retailers

Events

25 h. ago Clarkson's Farm star puts her £2.8million Cotswolds country home up for sale

The six -bedroom house, crafted from classic Cotswold stone, is nestled in the heart of Stow-on-the-Wold - a picture postcard market town in Gloucestershire.

Economics

25 h. ago Beyonce hit by rain, wardrobe slip and empty seats with daughters on London stage

Queen Bey opens Cowboy Carter UK run with high drama and low ticket sales

Events

62 h. ago Masters of the House: Trump and Vance set to attend ‘Les Miserables’ opening at the Kennedy Center

Several cast members are reportedly planning to boycott the performance

Politics

3 d. ago CHAS supporters given chance to win 'trip of a lifetime' in holiday prize draw to support charity

The prize draw has been organised thanks to funds given by a generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous, with all proceeds from the ticket sales going directly to CHAS

Politics

3 d. ago Kennedy Center sees ticket sales fall dramatically amid Trump intervention

Donald Trump appointed himself chair of the performance center in February, leading to boycotts and cancellationsThe Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has reportedly seen subscription sales fall by about $1.6m – or roughly 36% – compared with 2024 amid Donald Trump’s having appointed himself to lead the institution.The center has made less than $2.7m as of the start of June through subscriptions to its theater, dance, classical and other seasons of performances. The center had generated more than $4.4m by this point a year earlier, according to data obtained by the Washington Post. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Performers and opera lovers see 'The Central Park Five' as a show of resistance against Trump

As Detroit Opera officials made plans last fall to bring a production based on the Central Park Five to their 2025 lineup, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump loomed large and just off stage

Politics

8 d. ago Ticketmaster pauses NFL London ticket sales to combat scalping

Ticketmaster pauses NFL London ticket sales to combat scalping  Sports Business Journal

Politics

8 d. ago NFL fans left furious as 'horrible' Ticketmaster makes shocking decision over London ticket sale 's***show'

NFL fans left furious as 'horrible' Ticketmaster makes shocking decision over London ticket sale 's***show'  Daily Mail

Sport

8 d. ago Ticket sales paused for NFL London games after surge in demand

Ticket sales paused for NFL London games after surge in demand  Sports Illustrated

Sport

8 d. ago NFL London Games receive temporary pause on ticket sales due to high demand

NFL London Games receive temporary pause on ticket sales due to high demand  Sports Illustrated

Sport

8 d. ago Ticketmaster pauses ticket sales for all NFL London games to 'ensure genuine fans are able to purchase' seats

Ticketmaster pauses ticket sales for all NFL London games to 'ensure genuine fans are able to purchase' seats  Yahoo Sports

Sport

9 d. ago NFL International Games in London 2025: Ticket sales start today; check dates, matchups, and other details

NFL International Games in London 2025: Ticket sales start today; check dates, matchups, and other details  The Economic Times

Sport

9 d. ago Ernest Jones axes massive £1,250 off ‘captivating’ platinum diamond engagement ring

If you're looking for the perfect diamond ring to complete your proposal to a special someone this summer, this pick from Ernest Jones could be just the ticket as it lands on sale

Economics

2 w. ago Boden sale saves shoppers over £30 on flattering linen mini dress that's perfect for spring

If you're on the hunt for your next spring staple look, this Boden sale may have just the ticket as its axed the price of a linen mini dress by over £30 for a limited time

Economics

2 w. ago Trump crudely tells Kennedy Center crowd of political foes: ‘I’ll shove it up their a**!’

“I got them both and I said, ‘Man, I won’t be president. I got the Olympics and the World Cup and I won’t be president,”’ he grumbled at the posh dinner. “And they’re gonna forget that I got them, nobody’s gonna mention it.”

Politics

2 w. ago A massive summer West End theatre ticket sale is now happening in London

A massive summer West End theatre ticket sale is now happening in London  Time Out

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Last time I’ll take a job without looking at it’: Trump bashes Kennedy Center at board dinner

Trump cleared his own way to be installed as chair of Kennedy Center in February

Politics

2 w. ago ‘We will pay a huge price’: Ukraine fears war could drag on for years

Kyiv officials believe Moscow is not interested in peace despite talks in Istanbul and Trump’s interventionUkrainian officials believe a largely stalemated war of attrition with Russia is likely to continue for several more years, despite international efforts pushed by Donald Trump to end the fighting.After the inconclusive breakup of the first direct talks between Kyiv and Moscow in Istanbul on Friday, and despite the US president’s planned calls with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, they see no evidence that Moscow is serious about peace. Continue reading...

Economics