57 h. ago Comedian Munya Chawawa used to claim he was Idris Elba’s son to be seen by TV professionals

Comedian Munya Chawawa has revealed he once pretended to be Idris Elba’s son in a bid to get noticed by TV professionals.

Culture

6 d. ago Munya Chawawa launches theatre club to open doors for the next generation of black talent

The comedian and satirist hopes to make the arts more accessible for young black boys across the capital with his new arts initiative

Society

1 week ago Martín Zubimendi: ‘I have to adapt but Arsenal signed me because they like what I do’

From replacing Rodri in the Euro 2024 final to leaving his hometown club, the calm Spain midfielder is taking everything in his strideMikel Arteta knew and so did Win. Dogs just do. “Well, of course,” Martín Zubimendi says, cracking up. The July day he walked through the doors at the Arsenal training centre, the club’s resident chocolate labrador – a therapy dog the head coach had brought in to bring the kind of calm wanted from the new signing too – was the first to welcome him. “It was lovely. I arrived with my parents, my agent, a small group, and he came straight to me, sat by me, rolled on the floor at my feet; that was very nice.”It was also the way he would have wanted it, part of the plan. “He’s a bit like yours,” the sporting director, Andrea Berta, offered as Win lent against the midfielder’s legs. Zubimendi’s dog, Lea, hadn’t made it to London – he’s hoping she will soon – but this was a good start. There was a letter from Mikel Merino and a video call from Martin Ødegaar...

Politics

1 week ago Gabriel Martinelli's transfer 'dream' that Arsenal could well have to face

Gabriel Martinelli has been in fine form for Arsenal in recent weeks, but the Brazilian has now opened the door to a potential exit from the club in the future

Sport

1 week ago Gianni Infantino keeping ‘open mind’ about moving World Cups from summer

Fifa president says Europe too hot for July competitionExpansion of Club World Cup also being exploredGianni Infantino has opened the door to further winter World Cups and Club World Cups, saying football needs to “keep an open mind” about moving major tournaments away from the summer.Discussions are under way about the calendar for the period after 2030, which is a particular point of tension given the increased squeeze being applied by expanded competitions. Fifa has set up a working group to examine the issue, and the global governing body has given itself a headache by awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia. That tournament will almost certainly be staged in winter, as Qatar 2022 was. Infantino suggested the sport should get used to untying itself from the European summer. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Two Door Cinema Club Celebrate Debut Album Anniversary In London

Two Door Cinema Club Celebrate Debut Album Anniversary In London  news.pollstar.com

Culture

2 w. ago Amy Winehouse's chilling last conversation just hours before she died

The Back to Black star was the voice of a generation - but behind the scenes she was battling demons which would ultimately lead to her untimely death in July 2011

Events

2 w. ago Rafa Benitez has opened Rangers door to succeed Russell Martin already after past brush with Ibrox job

The legendary boss is without a club after being shown the door by Celta Vigo last year

Politics

2 w. ago London’s legendary venue and club Corsica Studios is reportedly closing its doors

London’s legendary venue and club Corsica Studios is reportedly closing its doors  NME

Politics

3 w. ago The huge cost of Donald Trump's trip to 2025 Ryder Cup emerges

US President Donald Trump will attend the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black but is now delaying his arrival at the course after generating controversy at previous sporting events

Politics