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John Galliano Cancels Met Gala and Exhibit for 2027 Amid Backlash Over Past Racism: ‘I Remain Deeply Sorry’ to the ‘Jewish and Asian Communities’
John Galliano has abandoned plans for a Metropolitan Museum of Art retrospective that would have formed the theme of the 2027 Met Gala, following criticism over his past racist and antisemitic conduct. The designer announced the decision on Instagram, days after The New York Times reported growing objections to the Met honouring him, saying he…
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John Galliano Bows Out of Met Gala Amid Backlash
Fashion designer John Galliano has withdrawn from a planned Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition honouring his career, after a backlash over past antisemitic remarks threatened to overshadow the 2027 Met Gala. The show, John Galliano: Horizons, was to have been curated by Andrew Bolton and overseen by Vogue’s Anna Wintour, but criticism mounted over honouring…
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Francesco Carrozzini on His Venice AI Doc ‘Be Brave’ and Why ‘The Human Has to Come First’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Italian director Francesco Carrozzini is bringing “Be Brave,” an 85-minute AI-generated documentary about Diesel founder Renzo Rosso, to the Venice Film Festival. The film is notable for not featuring a single traditionally shot frame of its subject; instead, Carrozzini used artificial intelligence to recreate Rosso at various stages of his life, making it one of…
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‘Soaking in the last of the summer’: Meghan tends to vegetable garden in new As Ever photo days after she and Harry returned to UK – as sources reveal how they spent last weekend in US
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have relocated with their children, Archie and Lilibet, to the UK for an “extended period” following their arrival on 26 August, with reports suggesting the family has settled in the Cotswolds and enrolled the children in an undisclosed school. Days after touching down, Meghan’s As Ever lifestyle brand shared…
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Robinson’s rhythmical action reminiscent of McGrath – Agnew
Former England bowler Jonathan Agnew has praised Ollie Robinson’s action as strikingly similar to that of Australian great Glenn McGrath, saying the seamer’s natural rhythm has been evident since his 2020 debut despite several England axings since then. Robinson has been outstanding for England this summer, taking 23 wickets in three Tests, most recently helping…
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Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’ Poised for First UK Number One Following Icon’s Death
Following the passing of country music legend Dolly Parton at age 80, her 1980 signature hit ‘9 to 5’ has experienced a dramatic resurgence on the UK charts. The song has climbed significantly through the Official Charts
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Ferry disaster off Cyprus, Cleverly enters mayoral race, tributes flood in for Dolly Parton
Rescuers hunt for survivors after a Cyprus ferry sinking kills at least eight, Sir James Cleverly launches his London mayoral bid attacking Andy Burnham, and tributes pour in worldwide following Dolly Parton’s death.
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The 6 Best TV Shows Released Since 2010, Ranked
Collider has published a ranked list of the six best television series released since 2010, highlighting how varied “prestige TV” has become in the streaming era. The list spans genres from confessional comedy to animated drama and espionage thrillers, arguing that these shows demonstrate exceptional creative range with little wasted potential across their runs. Among…
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STEPHEN DAISLEY: Migration? Nothing fills our betters with more horror than the thought of us ruffians having a say in things
Stephen Daisley argues that mounting public frustration over immigration and housing is being ignored by a “progressive governing class” who dismiss such concerns rather than address them, warning that this pressure will eventually erupt if left unaddressed. He points to Edinburgh City Council’s decision to end a policy that had frozen general housing applications in…
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Six fatalities, 23 unaccounted for in Kyrenia ferry disaster
A ferry carrying up to 270 passengers and crew capsized and sank off the coast of Kyrenia in northern Cyprus, with the death toll rising to at least eight and 23 people still unaccounted for as rescue teams continued their search. The Filo Jet catamaran had been sailing from Kyrenia to Taşucu in Turkey when…