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Mrs Burnham pulls a style surprise by choosing £850 dress by Victoria Beckham: LAURA CRAIK

  • Andy Burnham's wife wore an £850 Victoria Beckham dress on his first PM day.
  • The pricey choice contrasts with Burnham's pledge to tackle homelessness.
  • Comparisons drawn to Victoria Starmer's earlier wardrobe scrutiny as First Lady.

Marie-France van Heel, wife of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, chose an £850 ice blue "Edith" dress by Victoria Beckham for her husband's first day at Downing Street, prompting Daily Mail fashion writer Laura Craik to note the outfit's smart, safe styling and its choice of a British…

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Robbie Williams Addresses World Cup TV Incident + Announces Two Live Shows

  • Williams says the viral object was a mint.
  • He announced Lytham and Limerick shows.
  • Both concerts are scheduled for July 2027.

Robbie Williams has responded to online speculation after a small white object fell from his mouth onto a microphone during a live television interview around the World Cup final. He said it was a mint, using humour to apologise for what he called an unprofessional moment, while also…

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UK Sticks With Lisa Nandy As Culture Secretary, With Paramount-Warner & BBC Decisions Looming

  • Lisa Nandy stays as UK culture secretary under new PM Andy Burnham
  • Faces decisions on Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery deal and BBC charter renewal
  • Nandy is now longest-serving culture secretary since Jeremy Hunt in 2010

Andy Burnham, the UK's new prime minister, has confirmed Lisa Nandy will remain culture secretary rather than being moved in a reshuffle, despite widespread speculation to the contrary. Her continued tenure means she will extend her time at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport beyond two years,…

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FAST Provider Wedotv Launches in India With Samsung TV Plus (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Wedotv launches four channels on Samsung TV Plus in India, covering entertainment, automotive, films and sports
  • Partnership extends Wedotv's presence to 13 territories on Samsung TV Plus globally
  • Targets India's growing free streaming market, capitalising on Samsung's 100M+ monthly active users

FAST channel provider wedotv has struck its first distribution deal in India, bringing four channels to Samsung TV Plus and reaching millions of Samsung Smart TV users across the country. The agreement adds wedotv Big Stories, wedotv Cars, wedotv Movies and wedotv Sports to the platform. wedotv Big…

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The 1964 Paul Simon song Art Garfunkel admitted was genius: “It was the sixth song Paul ever wrote”

  • Paul Simon's 'The Sound of Silence' was only his sixth original composition, yet demonstrated unusual artistic maturity for such an early career stage
  • Art Garfunkel later recognised the song's genius, praising how its deceptively simple melody carried profound commentary on isolation and failed communication
  • The track endures because its open-ended exploration of alienation allows each generation to find contemporary relevance in its themes

The first drafts from a pop icon. The post The 1964 Paul Simon song Art Garfunkel admitted was genius: “It was the sixth song Paul ever wrote” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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“For a band to work, you have to fall in line and realise what your part is”: Can’t hear John Myung’s bass in Dream Theater? He says it’s a “minor detail”

  • John Myung says his quiet Dream Theater bass mix is a "minor detail"
  • He prioritises band cohesion over individual instrumental prominence
  • Comments made around The Jelly Jam's 2016 album Profit release

Dream Theater bassist John Myung has addressed criticism that his bass playing is often difficult to hear in the band's mix, dismissing it as a "minor detail" compared to the importance of serving the overall sound of the group. Known for keeping a low public profile and rarely…

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NFL Expands Australia Push With Live Nation-Backed Melbourne Kickoff Festival

  • NFL holds its first Australian regular-season game on September 11, 2026, with the Los Angeles Rams facing the San Francisco 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
  • Live Nation-backed Melbourne Kickoff Festival runs September 10–12 with live music, flag football clinics, fan activations, and exhibitions featuring NFL memorabilia and league figures

Live Nation is partnering with the NFL to stage a three-day music and entertainment festival in Melbourne, marking the league's first regular-season game in Australia. The NFL Melbourne Game Kickoff Festival, presented by American Express, will run at Melbourne Park from Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 September, coinciding…

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“I went to the Job Centre, and someone recognised me and started laughing. I went back to the car and cried my eyes out.” Britrock’s cheekiest chaps A have returned, older and wiser – and they’ve made the album they needed to

  • British rock band A returns after 21 years with album Prang, first release since 2005
  • Recording was DIY and remarkably quick, capturing songs in hours
  • Lead single 'Hello Sunshine' reflects their signature 1990s alternative-rock style

British rock band A have returned with their first new album in 21 years, Prang, following a lengthy hiatus after being dropped by their record label in 2005. Frontman Jason Perry has spoken candidly about the difficult period between records, including an incident in which he was recognised…

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Neuer to Neymar: 11 World Cup players who retired from international football

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  • Several veteran internationals retired after the 2026 World Cup.
  • Neuer, Ochoa, Mahrez, Valencia and Otamendi are among those departing.
  • Marks the end of notable international careers following tournament exits.

As the 2026 World Cup progresses, several established international footballers have used the tournament as their final bow for their national teams, marking the end of an era for some of the sport's most recognisable names. The wave of retirements spans veteran World Cup winners, long-serving squad players…

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Madonna’s rep denies viral rumour she was in Donald Trump’s suite at World Cup final

  • Madonna's rep denies she sat in Trump's World Cup final suite
  • Rumour stemmed from misidentified woman behind Melania Trump
  • She performed at halftime; 'Confessions II' is her 10th chart-topping album

Representatives for Madonna have denied a viral social media rumour claiming she was seen sitting in Donald Trump's suite during the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. The rumour spread after footage showed a woman seated behind Melania Trump in the president's box during the Spain v Argentina…

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