Piers Morgan speaks out over Roald Dahl books being edited February 22, 2023 Piers Morgan has spoken out about how the Roald Dahl books have been edited to bring the language in line with the modern day. Characters like Augustus Gloop have been referred to as “enormous” rather than “fat” in new editions of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Matilda and The Twits have also been edited [...]
Will Smith shocks by making joke about Chris Rock Oscars slap February 22, 2023 Will Smith has taken to social media to make a joke absolutely no one expected. Last year Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock around the face after Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife, the actor Jada Pinkett-Smith. And now Smith has responded to a TikTok post where the TikToker asked what inanimate objects thought about [...]
Migration Museum gets new home in Square Mile as refugee developer stumps up 60-years rent-free space February 21, 2023 A multi-million pound development in the Square Mile will give a new home to the Migration Museum and provide hundreds of affordable apartments. 65 Crutched Friars near Tower Hill will be transformed into a 21-storey state-of-the-art site and has been granted 60-years rent-free space by the developer. Dubbed “Britain’s gateway to the world for thousands [...]
Gareth Southgate: Joseph Fiennes to portray England manager as Three Lions immortalised in National Theatre play February 21, 2023 Actor Joseph Fiennes will portray England manager Gareth Southgate as he’s immortalised on stage with a new play at the National Theatre The Handmaid’s Tale star will feature in Dear England, with tickets going on sale from 9 March in a production by James Graham and directed by Rupert Goold. Following the fortunes of the [...]
Hold the ketchup: UK supermarkets facing tomato shortage February 21, 2023 UK supermarkets are facing a tomato shortage after bad weather in Europe and Africa disrupted supplies. Shoppers across the country have been sharing their frustration on social media after being unable to find tomatoes at their local stores. Growers and suppliers in Morocco have had to contend with cold temperatures, heavy rain, flooding and cancelled [...]
Medea, Soho Place, review: Sophie Okonedo’s devastating portrait of trauma February 20, 2023 Medea, Soho Place, review and star rating: ★★★★☆ Soho Place, the first new West End theatre to open in 50 years, has sped to relevance. The £300 million project with its spectacular rooftop balcony opened with a piece of new writing with no famous actors in it, both a bold and brave move that was well [...]
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Can The Maldives cure me? I went to find out February 20, 2023 “The first dedicated wellness retreat in the Maldives,” they said. “Nonsense,” I said. Every Maldivian island and their dog has “well-something” splashed across their website. Once you’re done petting dolphins, what else is there to do but be tended to by therapists promising repair, realignment, reconnection, restoration and revitalisation? “I’m not having it,” I thought. [...]
Exclusive: Bridgerton cast rally to save vital London arts event from closure February 19, 2023 Speaking exclusively to Morning Wire, some of Bridgerton’s lead cast, including Nicola Coughlan and Jonathan Bailey, rally to help save Vault Festival, one of the UK’s brightest arts festivals, which faces closure after landlords have said they’ll turf them out in 2024. Help Save Vault by donating to their campaign here Bridgerton’s leading actors have [...]
BAFTAs 2023 recap: The five big things that happened tonight February 19, 2023 The BAFTAs 2023 have wrapped for another year and, as with all good awards ceremonies, there were some special moments, some that absolutely weren’t meant to happen. Over 20 awards gongs were handed out for everything from sound design to international film and leading male and females, as well as best film. But here are [...]