0 Comments Five things you need to know about Brive after Stuart Olding signs for French club BelfastTelegraph.co.uk You could be forgiven for knowing little about Brive - the French town in which Stuart Olding will play his rugby next season. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-brive-after-stuart-olding-signs-for-french-club-36953953.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article36953952.ece/4c89a/AUTOCROP/h342/inpho_01186799.jpg Email You could be forgiven for knowing little about Brive - the French town in which Stuart Olding will play his rugby next season. The former Ulster centre, whose contract at his native province was revoked last month, has joined the French second tier club on a two year deal. Five things you need to know about Brive1. The town is actually called Brive-la-Gaillarde It has just under 50,000 inhabitants and is situated between Bordeaux and Clermont-Ferrand, but is at least 180km away from … [Read more...] about Five things you need to know about Brive after Stuart Olding signs for French club
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20 Things You Need To Know About Thoroughly British Weddings
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot in a thoroughly British royal wedding, the American actress might be in for a few surprises. Not only will Meghan have to get used to being a member of the British royal family, but will have to familiarise herself with all the good, bad, and ugly quirks of classic UK weddings. Every wedding is different, but for anyone not familiar, here are 20 things you need to know about the more traditional shindigs. We hope Meghan’s found time to have someone to teach her the Macarena. 1. We have ‘hen dos’ and ‘stag parties’ before the big day. In Britain, we don’t have bachelor and bachelorette parties. Instead they are called ‘hen dos’ (for women) and ‘stag parties’ (for men) and normally consist of cheap flights to a European city with lots of alcohol and terrible fancy dress. 2. You can never be sure it won’t rain, regardless of season. … [Read more...] about 20 Things You Need To Know About Thoroughly British Weddings
7 things you need to know about UK Eurovision entry SuRie
0 Comments 7 things you need to know about UK Eurovision entry SuRie BelfastTelegraph.co.uk SuRie will represent the UK at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/7-things-you-need-to-know-about-uk-eurovision-entry-surie-36861748.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/article36861744.ece/c0586/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_d309c465-e08c-43d6-833a-a38385f015d5_1 Email SuRie will represent the UK at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The singer fended off competition from five other entrants at the BBC’s Eurovision: You Decide 2018 televised event in a public vote in February, and will perform Storm at the live final in Lisbon, Portugal, on May 12. Here are seven things you need to know about SuRie. 1. SuRie, whose real name is Susanna Marie Cork, lived in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, before moving to London five years ago. She recently spoke of the impact living in … [Read more...] about 7 things you need to know about UK Eurovision entry SuRie
11 things you need to know about the 2018 Grammy Awards
Some of the biggest names in music gathered on Sunday night in New York City’s Madison Square Garden for the 60th Annual Grammy Awards. The event, held outside of Los Angeles for the first time in 15 years, was marked by music, politics and comedy. From big wins and shock losses, to political statements and cute consolation prizes, here are 11 things you need to know about music’s biggest night. 1. Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar dominate awards Bruno Mars was the big winner of the night, taking home all six awards he was nominated for, including the top prizes of album, record and song of the year for 24K Magic and That's What I Like. Kendrick Lamar won five of the seven awards he was nominated for, including best rap album for Damn, and best music video, rap song and performance for Humble. 2. Few female winners Male artists dominated the prizes at this year’s Grammys, with Alessia Cara’s award for Best New Artist making her the only female to win one of the … [Read more...] about 11 things you need to know about the 2018 Grammy Awards
10 things you need to know about Disney’s new movie Coco
It’s time to practice your Spanish because Disney’s latest offering, Coco, looks set to bring the Latino spirit to cinemas this January. The animate feature film follows Miguel Rivera, a 12 year old boy who longs of becoming a famous musician like his hero Ernesto de la Cruz. However, Miguel’s family has banned music and as desperate as he is to fulfill his dream, Miguel ends up in the Land of the Dead and discovers more than what he bargains for about his family history. If you’re planning on seeing Coco this weekend, here are ten things you need to know before you watch (no spoilers included). 1. It’s made by the team behind Toy Story and Finding Nemo Created by the Oscar winning team behind Toy Story, Monster’s Inc and Finding Nemo, Coco is the animation studio’s 19th feature film. 2. It’s Disney’s first movie set in Mexico Inspired by the Mexican holiday of Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, the creators behind … [Read more...] about 10 things you need to know about Disney’s new movie Coco