The 66-year-old actor, the blonde supermodel and the lingerie designer are among more than 30 big name celebrities from around the globe who have agreed to be photographed by famous happy-snapper Rankin for a special edition book, 'Mickey Mouse & Me' to mark nine decades since the Disney mouse was first created. The sketch book will include portraits of cultural icons and families paying tribute to Mickey Mouse - who first appeared on screen in 'Steamboat Willie' in 1928 - as they pose with a special edition black and white statue of the funny animal character. It will also feature images of the world's biggest TV and film stars, musicians and models - including the likes of Professor Green, Sam Claflin and Hayley Atwell - wearing the iconic ears and giant white gloves Mickey Mouse is renowned for, plus their stories on the influence of Walt Disney's most famous creation on their lives. Rankin, who brought all the icons together for the book, said: "Mickey Mouse amazed me as a … [Read more...] about Mark Hamill celebrates Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday
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What lies beneath: Celebrating 35 years of fashion by Azzedine Alaïa
An exhibition celebrating 35 years of fashion by Azzedine Alaïa, couture’s rebellious outsider, opened at London’s Design Museum this week. Rachel Marie Walsh discovers the stories behind the designs on a guided tour from curator Mark Wilson.Cher Horwitz, the Clueless teen whose wisdom often undermines the film’s title, sewed Azzedine Alaïa’s name in the minds of girls everywhere when she resisted damaging one of his dresses at gunpoint. Alaïa was a “totally important designer”.He was working on Azzedine Alaïa:The Couturier, his first exhibition at London’s Design Museum, when he died last November. The work is important not just because VIPs from all walks of life — political, royal, artistic — showed up for his shows and wore his clothes. It was not because he courted journalists (he avoided them) or performed like Babe the Pig for a stoic backer (as Marc Jacobs once joked that he felt he did for LVMH’s … [Read more...] about What lies beneath: Celebrating 35 years of fashion by Azzedine Alaïa
The incredible scenes at the Arms Park as Blues fans celebrate
There were incredible scenes at the Arms Park tonight as Cardiff Blues fans celebrated their team’s European Challenge Cup final victory over Gloucester out in Bilbao. Live footage of the game was shown on a big screen at the ground, with some 3,000 fans turning up to watch the action. They were treated to a remarkable encounter, as the Blues twice came from behind to win 31-30, with Gareth Anscombe slotting the match-winning penalty a minute from time. You could hear a pin drop at the Arms Park as Anscombe lined up the kick from wide out on the left. But then the silence turned into a crescendo of noise as the ball bisected the posts, with Blues fans going mad and celebrating wildly. Just a minute later, the final whistle sounded to signal yet more euphoria, both in the Basque country and at the Arms Park. The Blues had looked dead and buried when they trailed 20-6 at the break, but tries from Tomos Williams and Garyn Smith turned the game on its head and gave them the lead. … [Read more...] about The incredible scenes at the Arms Park as Blues fans celebrate
Rangers’ Jason Cummings: I’ll only celebrate if Hibs fans boo me
0 Have your say Jason Cummings believes he has a bond of “mutual respect” with Hibernian supporters and would only celebrate scoring against his old club at Easter Road tomorrow if they break it first. The striker will lead the line for Rangers in the final appearance of his loan spell with the Ibrox side as they bid to secure second place in the Scottish Premiership table.Cummings, who remains uncertain of his future at parent club Nottingham Forest, where he has two years left on his contract, says it will feel “weird” being part of an away team for the first time at Easter Road, where he has so many fond memories of his exploits in a Hibs jersey.The 22-year-old, who scored eight times in 11 appearances against Rangers during his four seasons with Hibs, admits he is curious about the reaction he will receive. “It is a big game and it will be a bit weird for me going back there,” said Cummings “It is something that I am … [Read more...] about Rangers’ Jason Cummings: I’ll only celebrate if Hibs fans boo me
Public Image Ltd celebrates 40th birthday with Bristol gig
PUBLISHED: 20:00 11 May 2018 Vicky Angear Public Image Ltd. Archant A post-punk band are performing in Bristol to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Public Image Ltd (PiL) were recognised as one of the most innovative and influential bands of all time and their live shows are not to be missed. PiL were formed by singer John Lydon – also known as Johnny Rotten – after he left the Sex Pistols in January 1978 to explore more experimental styles of music. Members have changed over the years and Lydon has been the only constant. Their music earned them five UK top 20 singles and five UK top 20 albums. The band are renowned for fusing rock, dance, folk, pop and dub to create original music. John Lydon, Lu Edmonds, Scott Firth and Bruce Smith are the current members. Fans can catch The Public Image Is Rotten tour at the O2 Academy on May 30. Tickets, priced £30.35, are available from www.academymusicgroup.com … [Read more...] about Public Image Ltd celebrates 40th birthday with Bristol gig