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Colman’s Mustard goes up for sale as owners Unilever look to unload 212-year-old British brand
Unilever has put Colman’s Mustard up for sale as it prepares to sell its food operations to McCormick for $15.7bn (£11.6bn). The sale is intended to address potential competition concerns because McCormick already owns French’s Mustard, while Colman’s remains a long-established British household brand. Rothschild has reportedly begun approaching potential buyers, although no price has…
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‘She should have been queen of the world!’ Readers remember Dolly Parton
Guardian readers have paid tribute to Dolly Parton following her reported death, recalling encounters that they say revealed her generosity, warmth and remarkable musical ability. The accounts portray her as a unifying cultural figure whose influence extended beyond country music through her kindness, philanthropy and public support for marginalised people. One volunteer at the Country…
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Olivia Rodrigo Exhibit Coming to Grammy Museum, With Launch Including an On-Stage Cameron Crowe Q&A (EXCLUSIVE)
Olivia Rodrigo will open a Grammy Museum exhibition in Los Angeles with an on-stage conversation with filmmaker Cameron Crowe and a live performance on 1 September, before the show opens to the public the following day. Titled “Olivia Rodrigo: The Cure Unravelled”, it explores the craft behind her recent “The Cure” music video and reflects…
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Kesha on Her First Lingerie Campaign as an Independent Artist: ‘My Whole Body Is Finally All Mine’
Kesha has launched her first lingerie campaign as an independent artist, partnering with Adore Me while on her Freedom Tour. She says the collaboration reflects a new sense of autonomy after gaining greater control over her music and career, linking personal freedom with confidence in her body. The campaign features six items from Adore Me’s…
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‘Shameless’ Star’s 8-Part Serial Killer Thriller Is Officially the Biggest Show on Streaming
Hulu thriller Furious, starring Emmy Rossum as former NYPD detective Alice Black, has reportedly led both Hulu and Disney+ streaming charts for three consecutive weeks. The eight-part series follows Alice’s pursuit of Catherine Grace, a young woman killing powerful men linked to a trafficking network, while examining institutional failures, trauma and revenge. Created by Elizabeth…
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Yayoi Kusama’s art reshaped recognition of neurodivergent artists
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist who has died aged 97, is remembered as a pioneering figure whose openly discussed mental health struggles and neurodivergence shaped her work. Her hallucinations and compulsive perceptions of dots, flowers and infinity became central to art that influenced the New York avant garde and pop art, while helping broaden recognition…
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Gigi Hadid says her relationship with Bradley Cooper provides something she hasn’t experienced before
Gigi Hadid has said that her relationship with Bradley Cooper feels different from her previous romances because they can be deeply honest with each other. Speaking to Vogue France, the model said being able to express thoughts openly is essential, suggesting that a lack of such honesty may indicate a partner is unsuitable. The couple…
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Cherki v Maresca could be one of stories of the season
Rayan Cherki’s influential substitute appearance helped Manchester City overturn their match against Bournemouth, providing the corner for Marc Guehi’s equaliser and setting up Josko Gvardiol’s stoppage-time winner. The display gave new manager Enzo Maresca his first Premier League victory in charge, but it also highlighted a potential tension: Cherki’s evident frustration at being left out…
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Vendors at ritzy celebrity-favorite farmer’s market up in arms as their stalls selling $14 organic eggs and artisanal cheese are abruptly moved to parking lot
Vendors and shoppers at Malibu Farmers Market have criticised its abrupt move from Legacy Park to the City Hall car park, saying the new site is less attractive, harder to find and likely to reduce trade. The dispute matters because the market has become a popular community and celebrity destination, but officials say the park…
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10 Essential YA Books for Beginners
The article recommends accessible young adult novels across dystopian fiction, romance, science fiction and fantasy, presenting them as strong starting points for new or returning readers. – The Hunger Games: Katniss volunteers for a televised fight to the death, combining fast-paced action with criticism of spectacle and exploitation. – The Fault in Our Stars: A…