As contestants prepared to walk the runway for the 74th Miss Universe competition on Friday, the pageant’s organisers were in damage control.
“In light of recent public statements and social media posts, the Miss Universe Organization…

As contestants prepared to walk the runway for the 74th Miss Universe competition on Friday, the pageant’s organisers were in damage control.
“In light of recent public statements and social media posts, the Miss Universe Organization…

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Clatterbridge Cancer CharityA landmark Liverpool church is being lit up with 2,000 specially designed steel flowers in honour of…

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Getty ImagesMichael Caton-Jones has directed some of the biggest names in the business including Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Jessica…

Brick Lane in east London has been painted yellow to mark the release of the new Wicked film – Wicked: For Good.
The art instillation came about via a collaboration between Universal UK, the Truman Brewery and Tower Hamlets Council.
Six artists…

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Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey’s sweet father-and-daughter comedy returns – and they’re now joined by baby Sadie. Gemma (Wood) is grappling with motherhood and daydreaming about dating again, while dealing…

BBC/Seb CheerA new dance project is under way in York for people living with young-onset dementia and their loved ones.
The sessions, run on Fridays by not-for-profit organisation…

At the risk of sounding like a British cliche, can we take a moment to discuss the change in the weather? This week’s sudden drop in temperature has our house excited for potential snow (the children are giddy), with everything suddenly feeling…

John Fairhall/BBCA nail artist whose work with Cynthia Erivo on the Wicked films became a viral sensation hopes it will help boost the profile of her craft.
Erivo’s character…

For the sports or fitness enthusiast in your life (or the rugby fan who has everything), Sportskn is Ireland’s first sports-recovery skincare brand. Founded by former professional rugby player Jarrad Butler,…