46 h. ago Broken English review – Marianne Faithfull’s last glow, as she recounts past lives

Venice film festivalThe charismatic Faithfull is quizzed by a fictional ministry fronted by Tilda Swinton about a confounding career, from 60s It girl to art scene doyenneMarianne Faithfull led different lives and was cast in various roles. Some roles she chose and wrote herself; others were forced upon her, like an ugly hat or an ill-fitting suit. She was the convent girl and the teenage bride, the 60s It girl and the rock star’s girlfriend. She was the pop singer, the folk singer, the tragic addict and the indomitable survivor. Broken English, a flawed but ardent new documentary from Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, effectively arranges all of these incarnations like museum exhibits and invites its subject to review each one in turn – and then smash the glass to set them free.Faithfull broke the mould, and so it is fitting that the film of her life should do the same, except that Forsyth and Pollard’s main conceit feels jerry-rigged and overdramatised to the point where it risks obs...

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65 h. ago Madonna's daughter Lourdes Leon turns heads in a sleek black satin and lace slip dress as she performs with her band Lolahol in Ibiza

The singer-dancer, 28, who is the daughter of Queen of Pop Madonna, took to the stage at beach restaurant and bar El Silencio in Cala Molí, Ibiza, on Saturday.

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67 h. ago Dua Lipa and Callum Turner take romance to the next level with huge move

Dua Lipa has reportedly set up a production company with her fiancé Callum Turner. The pop singer confirmed their engagement this summer after months of speculation

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3 d. ago Pop singer Maisie Peters 'cried for two hours' after Ed Sheeran's Cardiff show

Maisie has also opened for several major artists including Taylor Swift on her Eras Tour in the UK, Coldplay and American folk-pop singer Noah Kahan

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4 d. ago Sabrina Carpenter has built a brand on her coquette persona – what is it that makes her so alluring?

As Sabrina Carpenter releases her new album, ‘Man’s Best Friend’, Ellie Muir speaks to pop culture experts and stars who know the ‘Espresso’ singer about what has gone into developing her distinctive persona

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6 d. ago Travis Kelce's dad reveals exactly where and when sportsman proposed to Taylor Swift and claims singer was getting 'antsy' about her boyfriend taking too long to pop the question

The pop icon and the athlete, both 35, who have been dating for two years, officially revealed their marriage news on Tuesday with a romantic photoshoot showing Travis proposing.

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6 d. ago Miley Cyrus pays touching tribute to late Paula Yates with latest look

Pop singer Miley Cyrus has honoured her good friend Pixie Geldof's late mum, Paula Yates, in a new cover shoot as she wore some of the late star's iconic clothes

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1 week ago Justice department releases transcripts of Ghislaine Maxwell interview with deputy attorney general – live

Transcripts and audio recordings from Maxwell’s interviews with deputy attorney general Todd Blanche released As we bring you more information about the reported FBI raid on John Bolton’s Maryland home, it’s worth pointing out that Bolton was stripped of his security clearance when Trump started his second term in office. The president also got rid of Bolton’s government detail, despite being the target of an assassination plot due to Bolton’s criticism of the Iranian regime.Bolton served as Trump’s third national security adviser in his first term in office, but has since become a vocal critic of the president. Less than an hour ago, a post from Bolton’s X account critiqued the state of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. “Russia has not changed its goal: drag Ukraine into a new Russian Empire,” he wrote. “Meanwhile, meetings will continue because Trump wants a Nobel Peace Prize, but I don’t see these talks making any progress.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Trump threatens to send troops to Chicago and says he could bring in ‘regular military’ to Washington DC – live

US president attacks Democrat-run cities as he also says Putin might come to US World Cup and confirms $2bn request to Congress to ‘beautify’ capitalAs we bring you more information about the reported FBI raid on John Bolton’s Maryland home, it’s worth pointing out that Bolton was stripped of his security clearance when Trump started his second term in office. The president also got rid of Bolton’s government detail, despite being the target of an assassination plot due to Bolton’s criticism of the Iranian regime.Bolton served as Trump’s third national security adviser in his first term in office, but has since become a vocal critic of the president. Less than an hour ago, a post from Bolton’s X account critiqued the state of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. “Russia has not changed its goal: drag Ukraine into a new Russian Empire,” he wrote. “Meanwhile, meetings will continue because Trump wants a Nobel Peace Prize, but I don’t see these talks making any progress.” Continue ...

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1 week ago Trump says he wasn’t briefed on FBI raid of John Bolton’s home – live updates

President says ‘I’m not a fan of John Bolton,’ who served as his national security adviser during his first term, and expects briefing later from justice departmentFBI raids home of John Bolton, Trump’s ex-national security adviserAs we bring you more information about the reported FBI raid on John Bolton’s Maryland home, it’s worth pointing out that Bolton was stripped of his security clearance when Trump started his second term in office. The president also got rid of Bolton’s government detail, despite being the target of an assassination plot due to Bolton’s criticism of the Iranian regime.Bolton served as Trump’s third national security adviser in his first term in office, but has since become a vocal critic of the president. Less than an hour ago, a post from Bolton’s X account critiqued the state of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. “Russia has not changed its goal: drag Ukraine into a new Russian Empire,” he wrote. “Meanwhile, meetings will continue because Trump want...

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1 week ago Olivia Dean Glasgow Hydro presale: How to bag tickets for pop superstar's only Scottish gig on UK tour

Pop singer Olivia Dean is set to play in Glasgow.

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1 week ago Gilded Age star Christine Baranski, 73, sparks wild dating rumors with lesbian pop singer, 26

Actress Christine Baranski and singer King Princess sparked dating dating rumors this week after getting cozy during two recent red carpet appearances.

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1 week ago Justin Bieber and Hailey's source of marital 'tension' revealed as relationship hits stage of improvement

But now Justin and his wife Hailey Bieber are 'in a much better place' following the release of the pop singer's latest album, according to Us Weekly.

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1 week ago A Matter of Time by Laufey review: Is this my album of the year?

The Grammy award-winning Icelandic-Chinese singer Laufey expertly blends classic jazz and piquant pop confessions

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2 w. ago Government orders striking Air Canada flight attendants to return to work

Union criticises move less than 12 hours after start of action that has left more than 100,000 travellers strandedThe Canadian government has forced flight attendants at Air Canada back to work less than 12 hours after they began striking and ordered binding arbitration over a dispute that has left more than 100,000 travellers stranded around the world during the peak summer travel season.Since March, Canada’s largest airline and the union representing its flight attendants have been locked in an increasingly bitter dispute over what the union has described as “poverty wages” and unpaid labour. Flight attendants are not paid for any work before or after the plane takes off. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Jade Thirlwall criticises Matty Healy over ‘disappointing’ political decision

‘I don’t think you can be a pop artist and cover your eyes,’ singer said

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2 w. ago Mountain rescue team scrambled to two emergencies in 48 hours on Scots mountainside

Volunteers from Killin Mountain Rescue Team were called out to two incidents on Beinn a' Chroin, near Crianlarich, in less than 48 hours.

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2 w. ago ‘Honour their memory’: Dolly Parton shares her advice on grief for Kelly Clarkson after ex

Pop singer’s former husband Brandon Blackstock, who was the father of her two children, died last week

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3 w. ago Trump places Washington DC police under federal control and will deploy National Guard – live updates

Trump declares ‘public safety emergency’ despite record crime low; DC mayor says ‘any comparison to a war-torn country is hyperbolic and false’Trump vows to ‘clean up’ DC crime despite sharp drop in violenceDonald Trump said on Truth Social today that DC “will be LIBERATED today”.Ahead of his press conference, in just over an hour, the president said that “crime, savagery, filth, and scum will disappear” from the city.I will, MAKE OUR CAPITAL GREAT AGAIN! The days of ruthlessly killing, or hurting, innocent people, are OVER! I quickly fixed the Border (ZERO ILLEGALS in last 3 months!), D.C. is next!!! Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Trump says Washington DC will be ‘liberated’ as city mayor disputes claims of violent crime – live updates

Trump to speak about Washington DC at 10am; mayor Muriel Bowser says ‘any comparison to a war-torn country is hyperbolic and false’Trump orders homeless he passed en route to golf course to leave Washington DCDonald Trump said on Truth Social today that DC “will be LIBERATED today”.Ahead of his press conference, in just over an hour, the president said that “crime, savagery, filth, and scum will disappear” from the city.I will, MAKE OUR CAPITAL GREAT AGAIN! The days of ruthlessly killing, or hurting, innocent people, are OVER! I quickly fixed the Border (ZERO ILLEGALS in last 3 months!), D.C. is next!!! Continue reading...

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