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Ukraine: David and Victoria Beckham launch UNICEF appeal Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz 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 Victoria Beckham , 47, has hinted that she and husband David might be a more down to earth couple than fans could ever have imagined, by praising her other half for his handy techniques when it comes to cleaning up their dog's waste. Victoria's astonished 30.1 million Instagram followers witnessed her walking the family's miniature poodle with a set of less than glamorous "poop bags" wound around her hand. Related articles Monty Don in woeful farewell before Gardeners' World is pulled off air Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen vows to wear … [Read more...] about ‘Got my back’ Victoria Beckham gushes over David as he helps her with useful life hack

July 03, 2022 - 14:46 BST Good Morning America star Lara Spencer took to Instagram to share a photo of herself wearing a stunning mini dress that showcased her toned legs Lara Spencer never puts a foot wrong when it comes to fashion and looked incredible in her latest summer photos. MORE: Lara Spencer shares new poolside selfie as she celebrates her birthday The GMA star has been spending time with her friends by the beach in Connecticut, where she lives, and posted some highlights from her weekend on Instagram. The TV personality was pictured posing by the ocean with her pals, dressed in a pretty summer mini dress. Loading the player... VIDEO: GMA's Lara Spencer performs jaw-dropping stunt with her daughter The stylish number was adorned with a floral pattern and teamed with oversized sunglasses. Fans were quick to comment on her look in the comments, with one writing: "Gorgeous as always," while another … [Read more...] about GMA’s Lara Spencer showcases toned legs in mini dress in sun-kissed beachside photo – sparks reaction

Influential British theatre and film director Peter Brook has died at the age of 97, according to reports in French media. Brook won multiple awards including Tonys and Emmys during his 70-year career and worked with stars including Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Gielgud and Adrian Lester. The Le Monde newspaper said he died in Paris on Saturday. Brook's publisher, Nick Hern Books, paid tribute to him, saying he "leaves behind an incredible artistic legacy". Born in Chiswick, west London, in 1925 to Lithuanian Jewish parents, he attended Westminster School followed by Oxford University. Advertisement His first production was of Dr Faustus in 1943 at the Torch Theatre in London . He made waves during his time as director of productions at the Royal Opera House between 1947 and 1950, where he staged an experimental version of Richard Strauss's Salome with sets by Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dali. More on Theatre Cinderella … [Read more...] about Peter Brook: Influential British theatre and film director who worked with Sir Lawrence Olivier dies at 97

BRAZILIAN superstar Vinicius Junior is set to sign a lucrative new contract with Real Madrid, according to reports. The 21-year-old joined Los Blancos from Flamengo in a £38million deal five years ago and has since become one of the club's most valuable assets. Last season he played an integral part in helping the Spanish giants to their 14th Champions League title by scoring the decisive goal in the final against Liverpool . And now Real Madrid are expected to reward him for his efforts with a brand new deal. According to Spanish outlet Marca , Vinicius will sign a new contract when he returns for pre-season training in 10 days. Real Madrid want him to receive more recognition for his growing influence on the squad, so officials have inserted a £1billion release clause into the deal. Read More in Football GET YOUR GOSS Salah had Chelsea lined up before Liverpool deal EXCLUSIVE - transfers live FREE BONUS … [Read more...] about Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr ‘to sign new deal’ with club that includes amazing £1BILLION release clause

Rylan Clark will be joined by his mum Linda, on today’s episode of Celebrity Gogglebox (Friday July 1). He has joined the series ahead of the Pride anniversary special, helping mark 50 years of Pride in the UK. Channel 4 says the special will “reflect on the incredible achievements and challenges of advancing LGBTQ+ rights and visibility over the last half century, while also platforming the diversity of identity and sexuality in the 2020s”. Rylan, 33, discovered his own sexuality when he was just 10 years old, after watching a Louis Theroux documentary of all things. He met his now ex-husband Dan, 42, in 2015, though they split after six years of marriage. Here is everything you need to know about Rylan’s relationship history. Who is Rylan’s ex-husband Dan? Dan is best known for his appearance on 2013’s Big Brother, making it to week six of the competition before being voted out. Before that, he was a police officer who worked on Operation Yewtree. This was an … [Read more...] about Why did Rylan split from husband Dan as he makes Pride anniversary appearance

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich wantaway Serge Gnabry, who could replace Cristiano Ronaldo after the star forward demanded to leave Old Trafford. On Saturday, it was reported that Ronaldo had informed United that he wanted to leave the club due to his desire to continue playing in the Champions League and had asked Erik ten Hag to sell him if an acceptable offer were made. While United are committed to keeping the 37-year-old at all costs, a potential replacement has already been found in the form of winger Gnabry who turned down a new deal with Bayern worth just over £200,000-a-week. As a result, the Bundesliga giants are ready to sell the 26-year-old before his contract expires next summer and, according to The Sun , United are interested in the former Arsenal player but could face competition from local rivals Manchester City. This summer, City have already sold Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal and look set to lose another forward with … [Read more...] about Manchester United interested in signing Arsenal flop Serge Gnabry to replace wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo

El Tribunal de lo Criminal de París consideró este miércoles culpables a los 20 acusados que durante casi diez meses han comparecido por su implicación en los atentados yihadistas del 13 de noviembre de 2015 que causaron 130 muertos y cientos de heridos en la capital francesa. Los jueces declararon culpables por todos los cargos por los que estaban imputados a 19 de ellos, incluido Salah Abdeslam, el único superviviente de los comandos que llevaron a cabo las matanzas en la sala de espectáculos Bataclan, en varias terrazas de París y en el Estadio de Francia de Saint Denis. Abdeslam fue condenado a cadena perpetua no revisable mientras que otro de los principales inculpados, Mohamed Abrini, fue sentenciado a cadena perpetua con 22 años sin poder pedir la revisión de su pena. La sola excepción fue Farid Kharkhach, para el que el tribunal no retuvo una de las inculpaciones, la de terrorismo. … [Read more...] about Atentados de París | Abdeslam condenado a cadena perpetua no revisable

Published 14 February 2014 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A portrait of Francis Bacon's former lover George Dyer has sold for £42.2m, smashing its pre-sale estimate of £28m. Christie's said the 6ft-tall artwork, entitled Portrait of George Dyer Talking, was the most valuable work of art it had sold in Europe. It was bought by an anonymous telephone bidder at Christie's Post War and Contemporary Art auction in London. Dyer died of an overdose in Paris two days before the painting was exhibited at a Bacon retrospective in 1971. Dyer and Bacon had become involved after Bacon caught Dyer burgling his house. The canvas depicts the artist's lover perched on a stool, his twisted body positioned under a naked light bulb. The 1966 painting is understood to have been sold by Mexican banker David Martinez Guzman. It last appeared on the open market in 2000, when it … [Read more...] about Francis Bacon portrait of lover fetches £42m

Published 1 July 2014 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A small-format Francis Bacon triptych of his lover George Dyer has sold for £26.7m at a London auction. The 1967 work painted in three 11 x 14 inch (28 x 36cm) frames is thought to be based on photographs taken by Bacon's friend John Deakin. The painting is one of only five known triptychs of Dyer in the small scale format. It was the first time the piece had appeared at auction, having been in a private collection since 1970. Sotheby's said the sale beat Bacon's previous record of £23m for a work in the format. "The driving force tonight was passion," Sotheby's Cheyenne Westphal said. "The Bacon was bought by collectors who truly wanted to own it. It was a completely private market that came from virtually every side of the world and people wanted to own this wonderful piece and live with it." … [Read more...] about Francis Bacon triptych sells for £26.7m

Published 15 September 2017 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A Francis Bacon painting valued at £60m is to be seen in public for the first time for 45 years when it goes under the hammer next month. His Study of Red Pope 1962, 2nd Version 1971 was the last in the artist's famous series of papal portraits. It was exhibited in Paris in 1971, six months after it was painted, and then in Dusseldorf the following year. It has been in the hands of a private European collector since 1973 but will be auctioned by Christie's in October. For the painting, Bacon revisited Study of Red Pope 1962, which was itself inspired by Diego Velázquez's 1650 masterpiece Portrait of Pope Innocent X. For the revised version, Bacon added another figure - a reflection of the artist's partner George Dyer. 'A tragic premonition' Less than two days before Bacon's Paris retrospective … [Read more...] about Francis Bacon’s final Pope painting comes to light after 45 years