26 h. ago New Bee Network and Metrolink ticket system available in two weeks

It's set to be a huge change to how we use public transport - but how do you use it?

Politics

4 d. ago How MJ the Musical sanitised Michael Jackson’s story: ‘Can we really sit in a theatre and pretend?’

MJ the Musical has already made millions for Jackson’s estate. But as the Broadway hit opens in Australia and the estate prepares to face two of Jackson’s alleged victims in court, fans may ask: is buying a ticket OK?Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThere’s a moment in MJ the Musical where the King of Pop tells a prying reporter: “I want to keep this about my music.”Over the last four years, as the jukebox musical has swept through the US, London and Hamburg, netting four Tony awards and more than US$245m to date on Broadway alone, the debate that has followed it has mirrored that which followed the bombshell allegations aired in the Emmy-winning 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland: can we separate Michael Jackson’s impeccable musical legacy from his deeply tarnished public image? Continue reading...

Culture

4 d. ago All the ways you can still get Glastonbury 2025 tickets as headliners confirmed

Tickets went on general sale in November, but a Glastonbury ticket resale is anticipated in the coming weeks

Politics

1 week ago Milan fashion week: it’s a family affair as Fendi celebrates centenary

Italian fashion label marks 100-year milestone on the catwalk with great-great-grandsons of founders Edouardo and Adele The hot ticket of Milan fashion week was a family birthday party first, a catwalk collection second. The Fendis celebrated 100 years in fashion with a show that began with a cameo by Dardo and Tazio, 7-year-old great-great-grandsons of house founders Edouardo and Adele. The twins’ jewellery designer mother, Delfina, designed the snake chain bracelets and shimmering fountain earrings in the show; their grandmother, Silvia, artistic director of accessories and menswear, presided over the evening as master of ceremonies.Fendi is now owned by LVMH. “So I’m not here because I own it – I don’t,” said Silvia backstage before the show. “But nothing changed for me when we sold. This is still my home.” Continue reading...

Society

2 w. ago 'We won fortune on EuroMillions jackpot – then things took a dark turn'

Luís Ribeiro and Cristina Simões were once a happy couple with the innocent habit of playing the lottery every week, but they could never have predicted that a winning ticket would be the beginning of a bitter feud.

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3 w. ago British player comes forward to stake claim for £65.3m EuroMillions jackpot

The ticket-holder came forward over the weekend to claim their £65,341,620.50 EuroMillions jackpot prize from Friday night's Valentine's Day draw, according to the operator.

Economics