Vows for 50th wedding renewal

Music icon Elton John celebrated his 15-year wedding anniversary this week with a plea for LGBT equality around the world. Elton John and David Furnish entered into a civil partnership in 2005 and were officially married in 2014 when the United Kingdom legalized same-sex unions, as noted by HuffPo . In an Instagram post, John said he and Furnish were the “lucky ones” and pledged to “fight for equality for all.” “Today @davidfurnish and I are celebrating two anniversaries: 15 years of Civil Partnership and 6 years of marriage. Our relationship gets stronger every day, and I am extremely grateful for the love we share and our two beautiful sons,” he wrote. “However, we are the lucky ones, as millions of gay people throughout the world are discriminated against because of their sexuality. This is a disgrace. We all deserve to love who we want. We will continue to fight for equality for all,” he added. View this post on Instagram … [Read more...] about Elton John Pleads For Global LGBT Equality On 15-Year Wedding Anniversary | The Daily Wire

A panicked couple concerned that their wedding dinner would not be enough to feed a large number of guests has divided opinions online. In a viral Mumsnet post , which can be seen here, user Avelora explained that she and her partner were concerned their BBQ wedding feast might not be enough to satisfy their guests. According to the wedding planning website Wedding Wire , the average cost of catering for a wedding in the U.S. is about $4,000. It added most couples spend between $1,800 to $7,000. Avelora explained that burgers, hot dogs, chicken skewers, prawn skewers, fries, salad and vegetarian as well as vegan options would be on the menu. The Mumsnet user then added: "We're getting married next month and starting to have a panic that we aren't providing enough food. [The] ceremony is at 2:30 p.m., so everyone will be arriving at the reception between 3.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. We're having a BBQ starting at around 5 p.m." She continued: "We've also got a cheese table with … [Read more...] about Couple’s wedding food list sparks debate over guests being left hungry

Washington — House Republicans and allies of former President Donald Trump erupted in anger late Monday after he revealed the FBI conducted a search of his South Florida home of Mar-a-Lago, with the GOP leader in the House vowing to open investigations into the Justice Department if Republicans win control of the House in the November midterm elections. After Trump revealed FBI agents "raided" his club, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy tweeted that Attorney General Merrick Garland should "preserve your documents and clear your calendar." "The Department of Justice has reached an intolerable state of weaponized politicization," McCarthy wrote. "When Republicans take back the House, we will conduct immediate oversight of this department, follow the facts, and leave no stone unturned." Sources told CBS News the search by the FBI is connected to a Justice Department investigation of claims by the National Archives and Records Administration that it retrieved 15 boxes of … [Read more...] about Republicans rail against DOJ over FBI search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, vowing investigations

Boris Johnson marries Carrie Symonds 'in private ceremony' 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 Boris Johnson married fiancee Carrie Symonds in a secret ceremony at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday, with details emerging today. The couple announced their engagement in February last year, and have one son together, Wilfred. Their quiet wedding comes after more than a year of lockdown restrictions preventing lavish ceremonies. Related articles Carrie Symonds' wedding dress: Bride stuns in unique embroidered gown Royal poll: Should Brexit flagship be named after Prince Philip? This marriage is Mr Johnson's third, having previously been married to Allegra Mostyn-Owen from 1987 to 1993, and Marina … [Read more...] about How did Boris Johnson marry in catholic Westminster Cathedral after divorce? ‘Not valid’

When she was growing up, film-maker Gurinder Chadha was captivated by a photograph which took pride of place on the mantelpiece in her family’s front room in Southall, west London. For years she assumed the dashing man in a jewel-bedecked turban must be a relative; only later did she understand his true significance. “He was Maharaja Sir Duleep Singh, the last king of the Sikhs,” she says. “He ruled Punjab, my ancestral home – vast, powerful territories stretching from Afghanistan to China.” That is, until Duleep Singh was deposed by the British Raj, exiled to Britain as a teenager and forced to give the Koh-i-Noor diamond, the most dazzling of his dynasty’s treasures , to Queen Victoria. For Chadha’s family, that photograph was symbolic not just of past glories from the land of their forefathers, but of the deeply complex shared history between two nations – Britain and India - that had brought them as immigrants to this country. “As soon as you mention the word ‘Empire’, people … [Read more...] about Gurinder Chadha: ‘People get defensive about the British Empire but it’s our shared history’

WhatsApp is bringing in a new screenshot-blocking feature that resembles SnapChat to tempt privacy-conscious users back to the service as parent company Meta struggles with shrinking sales. The changes include the ability to block screenshots of time-limited messages, hiding one’s online presence from other WhatsApp users and leaving group chats without notifying others. WhatsApp owner Meta’s chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said: “We'll keep building new ways to protect your messages and keep them as private and secure as face-to-face conversations.” The ability to block screenshots mirrors one of the main functions of SnapChat, which alerts the sender of a time-limited photo if it is screenshotted before it self-deletes. Joseph Teasdale, head of tech at Enders Analysis, said the changes were “fairly minor product updates designed to keep WhatsApp competitive”. He added: “Mark Zuckerberg seems to be trying to return to the founder-led tech startup model of placing huge, bold … [Read more...] about WhatsApp mirrors Snapchat with new screenshot-blocking feature

Some might feel a sense of euphoria upon hearing they were nominated for an Emmy. Sanaa Lathan just felt perplexed and irritated. "I was on vacation in Colorado staying at a friend's house and got a call at like 9 in the morning and I was actually kind of annoyed," she said during SAG-AFTRA Foundation's recent roundtable of guest actress in a drama nominees. "I had no idea that there were nominations and I was like, 'Why are these people calling me so early?' And I get on, 'Congratulations.' 'For what?' 'You've been nominated.' 'For what?' 'An Emmy.' I said, 'For what ?" I did not expect it. Such a surprise. Such a delightful shock and surprise." Lathan is nominated for her first Emmy for her role as attorney Lisa Arthur in the third season of Succession . She appeared at the roundtable alongside co-stars Harriet Walter (who is also nominated for guest actress in a comedy for Ted Lasso ) and Hope Davis; Marcia Gay Harden ( The Morning Show ); and Martha Kelly ( … [Read more...] about ‘Succession’ star Sanaa Lathan confused when she got Emmy nomination news

The Charlottesville riots and domestic terrorist attacks have amplified arguments about gun control and racism in 2017, and the divide between Americans seems to deepen daily, with every corner of pop culture touched by current events. Yes, even superhero movies. Traditionally, the genre has provided a way for diverse strangers to come together to root for a good guy. Because a superhero is fighting an evil that is outside of our daily experience, or a villain who is against all of humanity (rather than, say, a president who some hate and some love), we can, for at least two hours, unite in a shared goal. "The beauty of cinema is you all go into a room together and agree to suspend your disbelief and share this experience of another world," Lupita Nyong'o, who stars in Marvel's upcoming Black Panther movie, said during an interview with Teen Vogue Tuesday. "For that moment, you are all one in that space, experiencing the same thing. It reinforces our sense of … [Read more...] about Lupita Nyong’o says superhero movies like ‘Black Panther’ ‘reinforces our sense of community’

Boris Johnson 'should call a Cobra meeting' says Howie 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 Boris Johnson has a matter of weeks left in No 10 as Prime Minister with the winner of the Conservative party leadership debate, and the new leader of the country, due to be announced on September 5. Mr Johnson’s time in office will be remembered by many for numerous reasons, parting ways with many Westminster traditions. One saw him become the first Prime Minister to live in No 10 with a girlfriend after the-then Carrie Symonds moved in with him. Related articles Devon cliff dramatically COLLAPSES into beach below Boris Johnson misled Parliament claims ex-staff 'Don't use!' Britons warned against … [Read more...] about Boris and Carrie’s matchmaker recalled how pair bonded during Brexit vote

Prince Harry: Will he 're-adjust' his memoir asks Richard Kay 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 Columnist Daniela Elser said it is looking "increasingly likely" that the Duke of Sussex will be "pulling no punches" when it comes to the Royal Family. Ms Elser said that even if he is "glowing" about the Queen, it could still be an "abject betrayal" of the monarch. Related articles Royal Family LIVE: 'Height of ignorance' Meghan faces US backlash 'Disgruntled' Prince Harry to 'pull no punches' in book The royal commentator warned the book may mean there is no way back for Harry, who is living in the US with Meghan Markle after quitting royal duties. Writing for news.com.au, Ms Elser said: "Should … [Read more...] about Prince Harry facing ‘watershed moment’ as Duke warned over ‘abject betrayal’ of Queen