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The political chaos of Brexit is threatening to bring down British Prime Minister Theresa May , a matter of days before she is due to host President Donald Trump on his controversial first visit to the U.K. The sudden resignation of Brexit Minister David Davis over May's roadmap for leaving the European Union left the prime minister facing attacks from both inside and outside her Conservative Party. Trump's visit already threatens to embarrass May as Trump is kept away from massive protests, forcing the president to spend most of his time outside London . But with the latest cabinet emergency, it is possible May will not even be prime minister when the unpopular president arrives. The resignation of the Brexit minister threatens to open a chasm in May's Conservative—or Tory—government, with moderates calling for a "soft" Brexit on one side and extremists lobbying for a "hard" Brexit on the other. The split between the two camps has been evident since May replaced David … [Read more...] about Will Theresa May still be prime minister when Donald Trump visits the U.K?

Margot Robbie was full of smiles as she remained busy at work on the live-action Barbie movie on Saturday, her 32nd birthday. As she filmed scenes with her co-star Ryan Gosling , who plays Barbie’s boyfriend Ken , she was also joined on set by her husband Tom Ackerley, who serves as producer on the flick alongside Margot through their LuckyChap Entertainment company. Barbie has been a treasure trove of pictures recently as the movies cracks on with its shoot in Los Angeles, offering fans pictures of Margot and Ryan’s glorious matching cowboy-inspired outfits and first glimpses of co-stars Will Ferrell and America Ferrera in costume. They’ve also roller-bladed together in retro fluorescents (obsessed) and we’ve seen Margot practising her Barbie crying – and even heard a clip of what she sounds like in character as the iconic Mattel doll. Tom, also 32, was spotted on set in sunglasses over th e weekend, in a white T-shirt and stripey trousers, and … [Read more...] about Margot Robbie celebrates 32nd birthday on Barbie set with co-star Ryan Gosling and visit from producer husband Tom Ackerley

Who better to lead school story time than a drag king or queen? From the outfits they wear, to the over-the-top expressions involved in their act, they’re professional performers who use their art form to bring stories to life and engage and captivate in a way that standard storytelling can’t – and with a little bit of a queer twist thrown in on top. But there’s more to Drag Queen Story Time than brilliant performances. There’s a serious reason why we want kids to see drag queens in their everyday lives. It’s why the recent backlash to a drag queen reading to kids at Glencoats Primary School in Scotland hurts so much. In this instance, a drag performer with the stage name of ‘Flowjob’, introduced as ‘Flo’ to the children, performed a one off story time session as part of LGBTQ+ History Month. This event was attended by teachers, the press and even a local MP. Dressed in a gown, covering her head to toe, she read a couple of short stories. However, despite … [Read more...] about The backlash against drag queens visiting schools is pure homophobia

Chloe Madeley and James Haskell have been busy getting their house ready for their new arrival as the couple were seen filling up a skip outside. The pair, who are expecting their first child next month, were seen heaving items they no longer needed into a skip in the final weeks before their baby arrives. The heavily pregnant fitness guru, 34, was seen wearing a large sweatshirt over her bump and tracksuit bottoms as she chucked boxes in the container. Former English rugby union player James, 37, was seen standing in the skip to squash the load down so they could fit as much as possible in before it was taken away. Chloe and James, who got married in 2018, moved into their London home in March , which they called their ‘first marital home’, after living in the Midlands for six years. The pair’s nesting period comes after Chloe opened up on the difficult pregnancy she has been having, including experiencing fainting spells. She told her Instagram followers … [Read more...] about Chloe Madeley and James Haskell clear out house in preparation for baby after pregnancy fainting spells

We all know what it’s like to look at someone on TV and wish we had their body. Whether it’s perfectly toned arms or a perky as all hell bum, we’ve been trained since infancy to think that our bodies aren’t good enough, and to try and aspire to the kind of physique which takes hours a day and tonnes of money to achieve. A 48-hour itinerary for experiencing the authentic Algarve - without a golf club in sight The pressure to look like celebrities is an issue that we often hear discussed in relation to young women, and while that’s a very real issue, it’s sometimes forgotten that men can be equally damaged by pressure to look a certain way. This issue is exemplified by the news that steroid usage among men has quadrupled since Love Island was on telly. According to YouGov, 16 to 24-year-old men using anabolic steroids rose from 0.1 to 0.4 per cent between 2015-16 and 2016-17. Those numbers might look teeny, but what they actually mean is that 19,000 more … [Read more...] about Steroid use is four times higher since Love Island

"Hero" is a word used perhaps a little too often these days. Last year, CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talked with the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Second World War: Hershel "Woody" Williams. Williams died Wednesday at the age of 98 . We think you'll agree, he is, indeed, a true American hero. [This story was originally broadcast May 30, 2021] Hershel "Woody" Williams is literally one-of-a-kind. At the age of 97 he is the last living recipient of the Medal of Honor from World War II. But it's the way he's lived all those years since that really sets him apart. "I felt that I owed back more than I could ever possibly give," he told Martin. He grew up on a farm in West Virginia during the Great Depression. "There were 11 born to my family," he said. "Only five of us survived to adulthood." After Pearl Harbor , he tried to enlist in the Marines, but was rejected as too short. When the Marines started taking horrendous casualties … [Read more...] about Remembering WWII Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams

Suits alum Meghan Markle doesn't have to kiss any more frogs to land her Prince Charming. The former actress will have a royal wedding fit for a princess when she marries Prince Harry—born Henry Charles Albert David—May 19. This ceremony is set to be one of the most talked-about events of the year, and a lot goes into making a ceremony of this caliber a success. With the big day quickly approaching, here's a list of 20 things you need to know: How to Watch the Ceremony Several major networks will broadcast Markle and Prince Harry's wedding live, including: ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, HBO, PBS and BBC. While these networks are scheduled to air separate coverage ahead of the main event, the ceremony is slated to begin at 7 a.m. ET. Aside from this, Fathom Events is holding a screening for the royal wedding at 200 theaters nationwide at 10 a.m. ET. The Wedding's Location The couple's ceremony is being held at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England. St. George's … [Read more...] about Here are 20 facts about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding

Since marrying Prince Harry in 2018, Meghan Markle has carefully curated her own style with a sense of aesthetic independence not usually associated with members of the royal family. Fiercely proud of the fact that she doesn't use the services of a stylist , Meghan has moved away from many established royal conventions both in her wardrobe choices and her working practices. From commissioning a French fashion brand to make her wedding dress to stepping out at royal functions in bold and exciting colors, Meghan has a strong connection with how she dresses. One fashion staple in the duchess' wardrobe that she is particularly fond of is the mini-dress. This 1960s invention has been reinterpreted over subsequent decades into a chic wardrobe essential. For the royals though, the mini dress or skirt is a rarely worn item. In the 1960s, the two leading royal followers of fashion did adopt the miniskirt, Princess Anne and Princess Margaret. Others, including the queen, have … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle and the modern royal mini dress

Stacey Solomon’s stunning wedding preparations are fully underway as the Loose Women star gave her £1.2million Essex mansion a makeover ahead of her big day. The 32-year-old TV personality is set to tie to knot to her fiancé Joe Swash , 40, at their sprawling family cottage at the end of the month and it’s clear to see the starlet has wasted no time in getting ready for their special day. In the past few days, the mum-of-four showcased her impressive DIY styling after she created a gorgeous welcome sign and a quirky tea wall for her guests to sign on the day. READ MORE: Now, she has showed off her decorating skills on the front door of Pickle Cottage as she showered the entrance to her house with a slew of white flowers and lanterns in a typical bridal fashion. The auburn beauty struggled to contain her excitement ahead of the big day on Instagram, as she shared a slew of stunning snaps as she and her family posed by the wedding display online. Her front door … [Read more...] about Stacey Solomon marks ‘wedding month’ with floral display ahead of her special day

Published 28 October 2017 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The artist Francis Bacon has been commemorated with an English Heritage blue plaque at his former home in west London. The plaque was unveiled earlier on what would have been his birthday. The painter moved to 7 Reece Mews - a converted Victorian coach house in South Kensington - in 1961, and this was his main home and studio until his death in 1992. Over the three decades he created many of his most significant works there. The studio was small and chaotic, with Bacon once describing it as a "kind of a dump that nobody else would want but I can work here". Philip Mould, member of the English Heritage blue plaques panel, said: "London was the city where Bacon made his most important artistic breakthroughs and we are delighted to honour him at this tiny studio-home." More on this story … [Read more...] about Francis Bacon commemorated with blue plaque