3 h. ago Being a famous singer raises risk of early death, researchers say

Lead singers in bands fare better than solo artists, but fame – rather than lifestyle or job itself – seems to be major factorFor those who hanker for the limelight, be careful what you wish for: shooting to stardom as a lead singer really does raise the risk of an early death, researchers say.Their analysis of singers from Europe and the US found that those who rose to fame died on average nearly five years sooner than less well-known singers, suggesting fame itself, rather than the lifestyle and demands of the job, was a major driver. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Renoir painting that was hidden from public for 100 years fetches $1.68M at auction

The rarely-seen painting was dubbed ‘a masterpiece of intimacy’

Economics

8 h. ago Meet the artist behind 'Muriel's garden': Painter who gave flower

Jon Minshull, 61, has painted thousands of murals around the UK and the US with his themes usually featuring nature and wildlife.

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10 h. ago Union flag exhibition at Brighton library axed over concerns it would cause offence

Gil Mualem-Doron said he work New Union Flag could be ‘taken out of its artistic context’

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11 h. ago Turner & Constable review – boiling portentous skies versus two men and a dog

Tate Britain, London JMW Turner is beaten by John Constable in this mighty show. But who cares when the work is so sublime you can hear the squelching and smell the river?Turner or Constable: who’s the boss? Tate Britain’s exhibition of work by the two artists, subtitled Rivals and Originals, fudges the question. Born a year apart and both alumni of the Royal Academy schools in London, each was keenly aware of what the other was doing, in a British art world that was as febrile and competitive, if immeasurably smaller, than it is today (although you should try the Italian Renaissance if you want full-blooded rivalries and enmities). Sometimes, they sought the same collectors and painted the same subjects. Turner was encouraged from an early age by his father, a Covent Garden wigmaker and barber; Constable was the son of a Suffolk mill owner and grain merchant who wanted him to take over the family business.As well as their contrasting backgrounds, their temperaments could not have b...

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11 h. ago American menswear designer Jeffrey Banks is finally sharing his story and starting a new chapter

Menswear designer Jeffrey Banks' memoir is a love letter to his family and the fashion community

Sport

12 h. ago Now You See Me fans 'confused' by Charlie 'plot hole' and figure out Thaddeus' fate

Now You See Me: Now You Don't fans have flooded to Reddit to discuss Morgan Freeman's character Thaddeus Bradley

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13 h. ago Man, 39, is arrested in investigation into Britain's 'biggest ever' fly

The 20ft-high pile of hazardous rubbish was illegally dumped in a field next to the A34 and River Cherwell near Kidlington in Oxfordshire.

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13 h. ago Ethan Hawke hopes to work in Ireland again after ‘wonderful’ Blue Moon filming

Blue Moon explores the artistic break-up between Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart and composer Richard Rodgers.

Economics

15 h. ago Jewelled golden hare behind picture book Masquerade could sell for £20,000

Artist and author Kit Williams hid a golden hare in 1979 – with clues to its precise location given in his book Masquerade.

Economics

15 h. ago Uproar as council bans union flag exhibition over fears it could offend minorities

Artist Gil Mualem-Doron's New Union Flag was made using textiles from across a wide range ethnic communities to celebrate Britain's diversity.

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16 h. ago The NBA’s dress code was seen as policing Black culture. Instead it inspired a fashion revolution

Twenty years after the league introduced its controversial policy, many players see it as helping them develop self-expressionLonzo Ball’s froze in confusion. The question – “What do you think about the NBA dress code?” – hung in the air for a second before he cracked a sheepish grin.“There’s a dress code?” he said, smiling. Continue reading...

Culture

17 h. ago 'Confused' I'm A Celebrity fans gasp 'which one is real?!' as Tom Read Wilson debuts TOTALLY different voice

Celebs Go Dating star Tom, 39, is well-known for his overtly posh demeanour and sophisticated way of speaking.

Society

17 h. ago I'm A Celebrity fans cry 'wrong show' as they issue same Jack Osbourne complaint

Viewers think that Jack is confusing his programmes while taking part in ITV's jungle reality show

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22 h. ago American Pie star Tara Reid 'glad she was in public place' after drink 'spiked' in hotel

The actor was rushed to hospital after she claimed her drink was 'tampered' with in a hotel lobby, appearing confused while being stretchered out to an ambulance

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25 h. ago Leaked recording reveals Campbell's exec's sickening remarks about iconic soup's ingredients

A leaked recording from a former staffer has sparked chaos for Campbell Soup, claiming to show a company VP trash-talking the brand's own products and the people who buy them.

Events

25 h. ago Skye Gyngell was singular. She had the palate of a chef and the palette of an artist

Her commitment to food directly connected to its source shaped the tastes and thinking of a generation of cooks. We all wanted to sit next to her at dinnerSpring is a season of transition, when bare earth transforms into something alive with promise. It was also the name chef Skye Gyngell, who has died at age 62, chose for her London restaurant. She said it was her favourite season, but the truth is she embraced all four and lived them wholly.Gyngell was singular: she had the palate of a chef and the palette of an artist. Those twin gifts met in food that was painterly in its composition, delicate in its details and tuned to nature’s shifting notes.Sign up for our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Art conman. Missing wife. A murder trial full of secrets. The bombshell in Brian Walshe's case picked apart in the FREE The Crime Desk newsletter

Get the full interview with legal expert and former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani - and more - by signing up to The Crime Desk, the new free newsletter from the Daily Mail.

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27 h. ago Best vacuum cleaner deals for Black Friday, vetted by a consumer expert

Here’s how to score big-name vacuum cleaners for less this Black Friday

Economics

28 h. ago Gary Neville slams confusing Man United moment that summed up Everton defeat

Manchester United were beaten 1-0 by Everton in the Premier League with Gary Neville giving his assessment of the performance

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