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British couture house Ralph & Russo creates goodie bags for NHS workers

A little slice of couture for those who deserve it most




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Designer Destinations: Grace Loves Lace founder on her favourite beaches, cities and where she's jetting off to nex

Laura Hampson chats to Megan Ziems, founder of cult Australian bridalwear brand Grace Loves Lace, about the joy of living on the coast and why she's swapped Spanish beaches for hiking in New Zealand




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This is the shortlist for the Oscar's Book Prize 2020

Six imaginative tales contend for the £5,000 prize




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Use mouthwash and floss before cleaning your teeth, says viral TikTok video - and experts agree

You've been doing it all wrong




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Normal People ending: How the show's conclusion compares with the book

*Spoilers ahead* Don't go any further if you haven't finished Normal People yet...




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What is OnlyFans? The NSFW social network shouted out by Beyoncé

OnlyFans recently received a nice bout of publicity thanks to Beyoncé




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4 flat shoe styles to WFH in now

Ditch the slippers, your feet deserve better




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A ray of sunshine: where to get the Duchess of Cambridge's summer-ready look

It's time to embrace yellow




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Gyms 'may stay closed until autumn,' as industry body publishes guidelines for fitness studios to open safely

A ban on sweat towels could be introduced under new guidelines from ukactive




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Michelle Obama explains how her fashion has changed since leaving the White House in Netflix's Becoming film

The former First Lady has always been a believer that being highly educated and having an interest in high fashion don't have to be mutually exclusive




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Women's running hats: should you wear a hat while working out?

Work up a sweat while protecting your locks




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VE Day recipes: 8 classic British party foods to make at home

Why not try these easy, tasty recipes at home?




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The best high fashion scented candles: From Gucci to Fornasetti and Bella Freud

It's lit




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Dancing on Ice’s first same-sex partnership is a milestone we should celebrate

H from Steps brought tears to the judges’ eyes with his performance. Now, more than ever, we must cherish these moments of LGBTQ visibility

One of the most peculiar aspects of realising that you are LGBTQ is the loneliness. Your immediate family is unlikely to belong to the minority you may feel you have been arbitrarily parachuted into. You may be fortunate that they have supportive attitudes; many are not. The odds are that you have heard derogatory terms about LGBTQ people thrown around the playground not once or twice but like confetti. On TV and film screens, on advertising billboards, in magazines and in books, society’s expectations about settling down with someone of a different gender will bellow at you. You may struggle to come out to yourself, let alone anyone else, and fear judgment and rejection.

That is why major cultural events, such as the first same-sex performance on ITV’s Dancing on Ice last night, are so important: they can be lifelines for the closeted, whether they are aged 13 or 78. Acceptance for LGBTQ people struggling with their sexuality is like water to a sponge: anything that showcases and values our existence has a profound impact. That’s why H from Steps – one half of the couple – told the judges that it was emotional, in part because “it means so much to so many people and the world is ready for this”. It’s why the actor John Barrowman broke down in tears “because of seeing two men who represent someone who is like me and to skate as well as you did”. What’s all the fuss, the usual suspects will cry, but it matters precisely because society, and particularly currently emboldened bigots, makes such a fuss about anyone who deviates from a heterosexual norm.

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SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘Fury Unleashed’, ‘Stone’, and Today’s Other New Releases, the Latest Sales Featuring ‘Saints Row IV’ and More

Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for May 8th, 2020. Today was basically a nightmare scenario for …





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Hoard of ancient Middle Eastern items seized at Heathrow found to be fakes by British Museum




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What essential shops are open during the coronavirus lockdown?



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Is there a PPE shortage, and how can NHS workers use it safely?





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The British victims of coronavirus and their personal stories







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The readers' chatroom: What lockdown measures should be the first to be eased in the second phase?





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Jellyfish survive 'extreme' winters by eating own offspring, study finds





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Ty dies aged 47: Tributes flow for British rapper who contracted coronavirus




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What essential shops are open during the coronavirus lockdown?



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Is there a PPE shortage, and how can NHS workers use it safely?




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From Boris Johnson to Sir Kenny Dalglish, coronavirus hits celebrities, royals and politicians



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Music Monday @ Home shines a spotlight on the importance of equitable access to music education

Today marks Music Monday, an annual event in which thousands of Canadians come together in song and in support of music education. Hosted by the Coalition for Music Education, Music Monday unites musicians in communities from coast to coast to make a powerful statement about the importance of equitable access to quality music education for […]

The post Music Monday @ Home shines a spotlight on the importance of equitable access to music education appeared first on Music Canada.




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Judi Dench dislikes how she looks in Cats

The Oscar-winning actress played Old Deuteronomy in the big-screen adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.




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Tom Cruise to shoot movie aboard International Space Station

Tom Cruise is making the first-ever feature film to be shot in outer space.




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Sharon Osbourne 'heartbroken' that children followed dad Ozzy into drug addiction

Sharon Osbourne hoped seeing their father's battle with addiction would put her children off, but she was wrong.




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Tracy Morgan's car crash recovery gives Tiffany Haddish hope for her mother

Tiffany Haddish's mother suffered severe brain damage following her crash.




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Josh Trank feared for his life after casting Michael B. Jordan in Fantastic Four

The director has candidly discussed the troubled 2015 comic book adaptation in a new interview.




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Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's son Archie showered with messages on first birthday

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's son Archie has been showered with birthday messages as he spends his first birthday in lockdown.




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Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson split

Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson were first linked romantically in the summer of 2018.




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Beanie Feldstein worked in a shop to nail accent for How to Build a Girl

The Booksmart actress was concerned that she wasn't a good fit for the British-based story.




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Ariel Winter rushed to hospital after cutting off top of thumb

Ariel Winter cut "a good portion" off the top of her thumb.




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Neve Campbell confirms she's 'having conversations' about Scream 5

Neve Campbell was "really apprehensive" about returning to the franchise with Wes Craven.




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Jerry Seinfeld wins court case over Netflix show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Judge Alison J. Nathan has ruled that the 66-year-old comedian is the creator of the show.




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January Jones shares phone number to help fans during quarantine

January Jones wanted to give her followers a more "personal experience".




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Andrew Garfield shares tips to maintain mental health in self-isolation

A string of other stars, like Emma's friends Octavia Spencer and Jonah Hill, have also contributed to the #WeThriveInside campaign




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Watch Australian Politicians Cut Awkwardly Into Movies and TV Shows

MELBOURNE — Australia's politicians have sure made some memorable public appearances of late.

We've had Senator Jacqui Lambie make a case for a ban on the burqa by stumbling through an explanation of sharia law on live television, federal MP and resident dinosaur enthusiast Clive Palmer's diatribe on Chinese business relations and of course, Prime Minister Tony Abbott vowing to get all up in the face of President Putin

And what better way to archive the missteps of the nation's leaders than superimposing their faces into some of film and television's most iconic scenes?

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#auspol: The Twitter hashtag Australia can't live without

For Twitter users in North America, Asia or anywhere in the world, there's a little hashtag that may from time to time stray into your Twitter trends. That would be #auspol, one of Australia's most popular hashtags, which also rated third globally among trending political topics on the social media platform in 2015.

On Twitter's 10th birthday, it's time to explain this seemingly immortal, often cranky, hashtag to the rest of the globe.

What is #auspol?

Short for Australian politics, #auspol is most often used for commentary and rumour spreading about the machinations of the federal government. Read more...

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What does Clash of Clans maker’s $10 billion sale say about the future of gaming?

Developer says it has over 100 million daily players for 4 games, including Clash.