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MOBO Awards: From Goldie and Soul II Soul to Stormzy and Little Simz—25 years of a game-changing ceremony

Goldie's revolutionary drum and bass debut Timeless received the award for best album at the very first MOBOs in 1996, and Tupac's California Love video was awarded the award for best video. After twenty-five years, the ritual is still thriving. As the MOBO Awards commemorate its 25th anniversary, creator and...

Dame Judi Dench calls Netflix hit “crude sensationalism”

Dame Judi Dench is the latest prominent figure to request that a disclaimer be included in The Crown to clarify that the series is not necessarily accurate. According to the actor, Netflix "appears eager to fudge the lines between historical accuracy and vulgar sensationalism." Dame Judi stated that there was a...

Mercury Prize: Little Simz wins for Sometimes I Might Be Introvert.

The award concludes a successful year for the London rapper, who also won the award for best new artist at the 2022 Brit Awards. She informed the audience that she was "overwhelmed and grateful" to have received the Mercury Prize. This year's coveted Mercury Prize was awarded to Little Simz...

Mel Giedroyc’s “tough decision” to leave pantomime for “personal reasons”

ATG Productions announced that Giedroyc's lead part will be recast and gave her and her family "love and best wishes." Mel Giedroyc has withdrawn from her upcoming pantomime citing "personal concerns." The 54-year-old had been scheduled to star opposite Sir Ian McKellen and John Bishop in a touring production of Mother...

Black Adam premiere: Dwayne Johnson addresses Liz Truss turmoil: Ready for another Johnson PM?

In his latest film, Black Adam, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson portrays a superhero for the first time. At the UK premiere in London, he explained why this is the most significant role of his life, and he also considered running for prime minister. Dwayne Johnson, one of the highest-paid actors...

Anna May Wong: First Asian-American actress to appear on the U.S. currency

Anna May Wong will be the first Asian-American actress to be featured on U.S. money. She will be featured as part of an initiative to put important women on U.S. currency. Wong, who is regarded as the first Chinese-American film star in Hollywood, is the fifth and last woman to be...

David Tennant was considered for the James Bond role with Daniel Craig.

Bond is my name, Doctor Bond. Recently, the Scottish actor learned that filmmakers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson once considered him for the role of the famed secret service agent. David Tennant has stated that he competed with Daniel Craig for the part of James Bond. Craig has appeared in...

Sir Rod Stewart rents Berkshire home for seven Ukrainian war refugees.

The musician believes that his charity activities will inspire others to assist Ukrainian families who have relocated to the United Kingdom. Sir Rod Stewart disclosed that he rented and furnished a home for a family of seven Ukrainian refugees after feeling heartbroken while watching the war against Russia unfold in...

James Corden’s restaurant ban removed after apologizing for rude behavior.

The restaurant manager, Keith McNally, described the British TV personality as a "hugely talented comedian" but a "little moron" after alleging he was nasty to staff and left a waitress "shaken." After apparently apologizing, the manager of a New York restaurant that banned James Corden for "abusive" behavior stated that...

The Flash star Ezra Miller pleads not guilty to burglary.

After reportedly breaking into a home in the U.S. state of Vermont and taking wine, Ezra Miller pleaded not guilty to burglary charges. Variety said on Monday that the actor, who uses they/them pronouns, appeared remotely at a Bennington Criminal Court hearing. They are charged with one felony count of burglary...

Daniel Craig earns similar honor as James Bond

Princess Royal named Craig a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George on Tuesday morning at Windsor Castle, the same honor held by Ian Fleming's famous character. As a result of his contributions to film and theatre, actor Daniel Craig has received the same honor as his...

Mercury Prize: Celebrities to attend Award Ceremony

The presentation for the Mercury Music Prize will be held in London on Tuesday, just over a month after being postponed due to the death of the Queen. Rapper Little Simz and art-pop singer Self Esteem are the favorites to win the prized honor given to the year's best album. In...

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Acid reflux meds like TUMS, Prilosec up migraine risk 70%

According to one study, the use of common over-the-counter gastritis medications such as TUMS or Prilosec can increase the likelihood of developing migraines by as much as 70 percent.  A cohort of 11,800 individuals was analyzed by researchers from the University of Maryland, of which 2,100 were users of over-the-counter anti-heartburn medications.

Outrage about crowding Visitors to Venice start paying today

Venice becomes the first city globally to implement a payment system exclusively for visitors. To verify that individuals beyond entry points possess a QR code, officials conduct arbitrary inspections. Despite this, not all individuals are content. Visitors to Venice are now required to pay an entrance fee by a contentious scheme that went into effect today. The pilot program is intended to deter tourists and reduce the volume of visitors that congest the canals during the height of the holiday season, thereby making the city more habitable for locals, according to authorities.

Meadows, Giuliani indicted in Arizona election scheme

A grand jury in the state of Arizona has indicted sixteen individuals, including Mark Meadows, the chief of staff for Donald Trump, and Rudy Giuliani, an attorney, on charges related to their purported involvement in nullifying the former president's defeat in the 2020 election.  Eleven Republicans are charged in the indictment issued late Wednesday by the state attorney general. The document in question was erroneously submitted to Congress, wherein it claimed that Trump had secured the crucial state for 2020.

US Supreme Court considers sending Trump immunity claim back

On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court indicated its willingness to remand Donald Trump's criminal case concerning his endeavors to annul the 2020 election to a lower court. This remand would enable the court to determine whether specific elements of the indictment constituted "official acts" shielded by presidential immunity.