Sting is the latest in a line of musicians to sell-off his music rights, announcing that his back catalogue has been acquired for an undisclosed fee. Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) now owns not only Sting's song-writing catalogue, but also tracks he wrote for The Police, which reportedly went for around $350 million (£258 million), according to Variety. It follows the likes of Bruce Springsteen , Stevie Nicks and Bob Dylan , who also sold off the rights to their music for millions of dollars. Why are so many huge stars suddenly selling their music rights? It means that any money to be made from licensing Sting's music in the future will go to Universal, rather than him or his estate. Speaking about the deal, Sting, 70, said: "I am delighted to have... the team at UMPG curate and manage my song catalogue. "It is absolutely essential to me that my career's body of work have a home where it is valued and respected - not only to connect with long-time … [Read more...] about Sting becomes latest artist to sell the rights to his music by offloading his back catalogue to Universal
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Sir Ralph Halpern, flamboyant chief of the Burton Group who built it into a “multi-niche” retail empire – obituary
Sir Ralph Halpern, the businessman, who has died aged 83, was the colourful chief executive of the Burton Group during the 1980s who turned the ailing tailor into a “multi-niche” high-street retailing group valued at £1.6 billion; to tabloid readers, however, he was the “Bonking Burton Boss” who featured in a notorious kiss-and-tell story that painted him as a “five-times-a-night” stallion. From making a loss of £100 million in 1977, the Burton Group, as it became, went to pre-tax profits of more than £180 million in 1987. It owned Topshop, Topman, Topgirl, Dorothy Perkins, Evans, Principles, Harvey Nichols, Debenhams, employed 35,000 staff at some 2,000 outlets and had interests in property and credit cards. At one time £1 in every £8 spent on clothes in Britain were spent at Burton Group stores. A dapper, twitchy figure in his Burton suit, 5ft 10in tall and a mere 12 stone – “10 stone without his wallet,” his minder remarked – Halpern led the company in unquestionably virile … [Read more...] about Sir Ralph Halpern, flamboyant chief of the Burton Group who built it into a “multi-niche” retail empire – obituary
Daniel Ricciardo shown support by unlikely source as Harry Styles dons t-shirt
Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo at 2022 McLaren launch SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Daniel Ricciardo has been shown support by an unlikely source as music icon Harry Styles was pictured donning a t-shirt with the F1 star’s name on the back of it. The Australian is currently fighting to keep his seat with McLaren, with reports suggesting he could be replaced by his compatriot Oscar Piastri next year. Related articles Norris set to receive double boost for 2023 as McLaren unveil armoury Ricciardo tipped to leave F1 before 2023 with McLaren future in doubt Ricciardo is one of the most experienced drivers in F1, having raced for HRT, Toro Rosso and Red Bull before his move to McLaren last year. … [Read more...] about Daniel Ricciardo shown support by unlikely source as Harry Styles dons t-shirt
Theatre review: The Merchant Of Venice, Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon
Patrick Stewart is a cool - yet rather muted - Shylock Shylock (Patrick Stewart) is a cool, dignified Jewish entrepreneur who spots an opportunity to get his own back not just for the humiliation visited on him by the Christian community but also for the hundreds of years of his race's persecution. Rupert Goold's mouldbreaking production is certainly controversial, though not for the reasons one might expect. The sheer audacity of the integrated concept includes American accents, dollars replacing ducats, Launcelot Gobbo (Jamie Beamish) as an Elvis impersonator and Portia (Susannah Fielding) as a blonde Southern belle who turns Legally Brunette to save Antonio from Shylock's knife. It is Portia, not Shylock, who is the heart of the production and her shift from anxious heiress to disappointed lover pushed to the point of madness is the road it travels, steering from light into darkness. Blazing with lights and sound and music from the onstage band as well as Beamish who … [Read more...] about Theatre review: The Merchant Of Venice, Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon
Brief Encounter review: A light-hearted love letter to Blitz Britain
Brief Encounter is based on David Lean's 1945 film of the same name (Image: Tony Bartholomew) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info But Brief Encounter asks us How many relationships were doomed before they began by the romance-response “no … we must be sensible”. The play follows a spontaneous love affair between characters Alec and Laura (Image: Tony Bartholomew) Related articles Donald Sutherland affair with huge star 'The most beautiful breasts' Olivia Newton-John on her vanished lover: ‘I’ll never be at peace’ David Lean's 1945 black-and-white film made Carnforth train station's clock a star and propelled Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson into stellar icons of the silver screen. Viewers in wartime … [Read more...] about Brief Encounter review: A light-hearted love letter to Blitz Britain
Menacing seagulls strike AGAIN – but expert says they are ‘misunderstood’
GETTY Vicious seagulls have been blamed for a string of attacks across the country SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The boisterous birds have made headlines in recent weeks following reports of seagulls killing several pets - including a dog and a tortoise - as well as attacking humans. But as the list of attacks and injuries continues to grow, a leading seagull expert has claimed that the vicious birds are just "misunderstood". In the latest string of attacks by the feathered fiends, a hench security guard was left needing hospital treatment after being knocked off his bike by one of the massive birds. Related articles Vicious seagulls 'could kill BABIES' if they are not brought under... Reign of terror by vicious … [Read more...] about Menacing seagulls strike AGAIN – but expert says they are ‘misunderstood’
Wordle 415 August 8 hints: Struggling with Wordle today? Three clues to help solve answer
Wordle 415 hints for August 8 (Image: GETTY) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info If you're struggling with Wordle 415 for August 8, then you've most certainly come to the right place. Today's teaser isn't the hardest Wordle puzzle of the month so far, but judging by the social media feeds, it is causing fans a few issues. Fortunately, Express Online is here to help, courtesy of three spoiler-free clues for Wordle 415 hints on August 8. Good luck, because you might just need it. Related articles Foolproof Wordle strategy that guarantees victory every time you PLAY WORST Wordle words: Avoid these words if you want to master Wordle A fantastic game that's taken the world by storm, Wordle tasks players with figuring out … [Read more...] about Wordle 415 August 8 hints: Struggling with Wordle today? Three clues to help solve answer
Wordle 416 TODAY: Struggling with August 9 Wordle? Spoiler-free CLUES to help find answer
Wordle 416 hints for August 9 (Image: GETTY) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Wordle 416 is live for the next 24-hours, so you'd better crack on quickly if you want to keep that precious winning streak alive. Unfortunately, Wordle 416 isn't the most straightforward puzzle, although it is easier than some of the puzzles from earlier in the month. If you're struggling to figure out the answer to Wordle 416 for August 9, just head to the bottom of the page for a selection of spoiler-free hints and clues. Good luck. Related articles Foolproof Wordle strategy that guarantees victory every time you PLAY WORST Wordle words: Avoid these words if you want to master Wordle Perfect for when you have ten minutes to spare, … [Read more...] about Wordle 416 TODAY: Struggling with August 9 Wordle? Spoiler-free CLUES to help find answer
Wordle 417 TODAY: Struggling with August 10 Wordle? Spoiler-free clues to help find answer
Wordle 417 hints for August 10 (Image: GETTY) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info If you've been keeping up with the daily Wordle puzzles this week, then you'll be aware of how tricky they've been. Wordle 417 maintains this trend, providing long-time fans with another tough nut to crack. Fortunately, this is where Express Online comes in. We've put together a selection of spoiler-free hints and clues to help you figure out the answer to Wordle 417 on August 10. Good luck! Related articles Foolproof Wordle strategy that guarantees victory every time you PLAY WORST Wordle words: Avoid these words if you want to master Wordle A brilliant word game that has taken the world by storm, Wordle tasks players with figuring out … [Read more...] about Wordle 417 TODAY: Struggling with August 10 Wordle? Spoiler-free clues to help find answer
Daily Quordle 200 HINTS: Need help with daily Quordle? CLUES for today’s August 12 puzzle
Quordle 200 hints for August 12 (Image: GETTY) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info If enjoy a daily Wordle puzzle but find it all a bit too easy, then you might want to move upwards and onwards to Quordle. Like Wordle on steroids, Quordle tasks players with figuring out four words instead of just one. It's really hard, especially given you only get nine guesses to find the right answers. Fortunately, Express Online has put together a selection of spoiler-free hints and clues to help you with Quordle 200 on August 12. Related articles WORST Wordle words: Avoid these words if you want to master Wordle Wordle 419 hints August 12: Spoiler-free clues to help solve Wordle Quordle challenges players to figure out four … [Read more...] about Daily Quordle 200 HINTS: Need help with daily Quordle? CLUES for today’s August 12 puzzle