When is the Queen's birthday 2019? Why does she have an official and unofficial celebration?
There's nothing like a good birthday. Luckily for HRH, she's got two of them to look forward to this year
There's nothing like a good birthday. Luckily for HRH, she's got two of them to look forward to this year
The London Marathon might be off until October, but just because we're not heading to Blackheath this weekend, it doesn't mean Sunday can't be race day. In fact, the conditions are all set: a clear diary; ideal weather (a dry 15C with a cooling breeze); and those new trainers you bought on eBay last week — the perfect excuse to lace up and take on the 26.2 (or some combination of those digits).
Buying second hand is not only one of the most sustainable ways to shop for clothes, but it's increasingly becoming the best way to find unique and original pieces.
The brand behind Barbie has released a new line of toys inspired by emergency care workers to honour those fighting coronavirus.
David Beckham, Dakota Fanning and Eddie Redmayne will also narrate chapters of the first book
Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House, tells Katie Law how Kim K, Trump and some nuns inspired her latest novel
H from Steps brought tears to the judges’ eyes with his performance. Now, more than ever, we must cherish these moments of LGBTQ visibility
One of the most peculiar aspects of realising that you are LGBTQ is the loneliness. Your immediate family is unlikely to belong to the minority you may feel you have been arbitrarily parachuted into. You may be fortunate that they have supportive attitudes; many are not. The odds are that you have heard derogatory terms about LGBTQ people thrown around the playground not once or twice but like confetti. On TV and film screens, on advertising billboards, in magazines and in books, society’s expectations about settling down with someone of a different gender will bellow at you. You may struggle to come out to yourself, let alone anyone else, and fear judgment and rejection.
That is why major cultural events, such as the first same-sex performance on ITV’s Dancing on Ice last night, are so important: they can be lifelines for the closeted, whether they are aged 13 or 78. Acceptance for LGBTQ people struggling with their sexuality is like water to a sponge: anything that showcases and values our existence has a profound impact. That’s why H from Steps – one half of the couple – told the judges that it was emotional, in part because “it means so much to so many people and the world is ready for this”. It’s why the actor John Barrowman broke down in tears “because of seeing two men who represent someone who is like me and to skate as well as you did”. What’s all the fuss, the usual suspects will cry, but it matters precisely because society, and particularly currently emboldened bigots, makes such a fuss about anyone who deviates from a heterosexual norm.
Continue reading...Every year on March 8th, people around the world celebrate International Women’s Day, and at Music Canada we’re showing our commitment to gender equality by celebrating this year’s theme of #EachForEqual. The theme draws from a notion of ‘Collective Individualism,’ and the way that our individual actions can collectively make change and help create a […]
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Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert have criticised President Trump for not concentrating on helping Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.
Andy Serkis has promised fans a "special surprise" if they hit his $123,600 (£100,000) fundraising target.
The 28-year-old model-and-actress has "capitalised" on her stunning looks in order to "survive" and gain stability, but she wasn't expecting to become a
Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann has raised almost €30,000 for the Red Cross after enlisting the help of French teammates Paul Pogba and Ousmane Dembele for a gaming marathon.
Manchester United star Paul Pogba has opened up on his injury frustration, but says his time on the sidelines has reminded him how much he loves football.
Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has reiterated his "immense gratitude" to the NHS following his release from hospital and urged people to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Arsenal are growing frustrated at the progress and complexity of talks with their squad over wage cuts.
Steve Howey believes deal is good for owner Mike Ashley, the prospective buyers, and the fans Amnesty International UK says move is 'PR tool' for Saudi Arabia to 'sportswash' human rights image
Tottenham forward Harry Kane has praised Captain Tom Moore, the 99-year-old war veteran who has raised over £15million for the NHS in the battle against coronavirus.
Juan Mata hailed praised Michael Carrick as one of Manchester United's great underrated players.
Pablo Mari insists his future remains with Arsenal and is determined to secure a permanent move to the north London club.
Crystal Palace's claim to be the oldest professional club in existence is unlikely to be officially recognised by the Football Association, though the decision will not prevent them from marking it themselves.
Arsenal defender Sokratis appears to have cheekily fuelled talk that the Gunners will move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey this summer.
Old Trafford officials believe no club will get close to £100m transfers in the upcoming window
Gareth Bale has spoken for the first time about the 'Wales. Golf. Madrid' flag celebration which upset Real Madrid fans last year.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hopes LaLiga will return "soon" and says that it will be up to federations and clubs to decide when.
US presidential nominee Joe Biden has given his backing to the US women's football team over its legal back with US Soccer Federation over gender discrimination, before firing a warning to the organisation over its World Cup funding.
The names of the Premier League grounds being considered as neutral venues for 'Project Restart' have been revealed, according to reports.
The true test of just how real Manchester United are prepared to get in the transfer market this summer will be their response to interest in Paul Pogba.
The prospect of Premier League football returning behind closed doors is under "active consideration", Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has confirmed.
Liverpool are benefiting from an analytics-led transfer policy that helps them find value even at the top end of the market, the club's former director of football Damien Comolli has declared.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been sharing ideas with the coach of NFL side LA Rams, Sean McVay.
If you’re gardening more than usual, try not to disturb the legless lizard, which can mate for up to 10 hours at a time in May
Under a small, sun-baked mat, a curled metallic-gold slow worm lies basking in the heat, the dark stripe running down its body revealing its youth. Sensing attention, it begins to wriggle away, revealing a companion, which speeds rapidly into the grasses in the opposite direction.
After a winter of social distancing, slow worms – a type of legless lizard that grows up to half a metre long and is often mistaken for a snake – have been venturing out of hibernation to enjoy warming their cold-blooded bodies in the spring sun.
Continue reading...The co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation cited a lack of national coordination.
The party is downplaying expectations in next week's special election for a congressional seat in the L.A. suburbs.
Up for reelection this fall, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has to decide whether to allow Trump's coronation to proceed amid a pandemic.
Two former Inslee campaign staffers have a message for Joe Biden: To unite the Democratic party, prioritize climate policies.
Two new reports argue that renewable energy and battery storage can make so-called peaker plants obsolete.
Gladys Berejiklian has again ruled out the prospect of pill testing at music festivals despite a leaked draft coroner's report recommending the move.