The U.K.’s entertainment industry has responded to Labour’s landslide victory in the country’s general election, which ends 14 years of Conservative rule with Keir Starmer set to become prime minister. With Labour’s win widely anticipated thanks to the plummeting public support for the Conservatives, performing arts union Equity sent out a statement long before the...
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UK General Election: Industry & International Reaction As Labour Sweeps To Power
After 14 years in the political wilderness, Labour has stormed back into power with a huge parliamentary majority and will form the next government of the UK. Keir Starmer has unseated Rishi Sunak, but what does the entertainment biz want from the new boss and his troops, and what do those overseas think? Performing arts...
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Black Country singing sensation announces first ever UK solo tour
Now 23, Connie stole the hearts of the region – and the broader British public – aged just six with her cover of Somewhere Over The Rainbow in the 2007 series of the reality contest, coming second place to opera singer Paul Potts. Connie’s debut album, Over the Rainbow, was released back in the same...
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The Great British Sewing Bee airs tonight after being delayed by schedule changes
Last night’s episode of The Great British Sewing Bee became the latest casualty of schedule switch-ups to accommodate for sports coverage, but thankfully fans haven’t had to wait long, as the episode is set to air tonight instead. The new instalment of the sewing competition was set for its usual 9pm slot on Tuesday 2nd...
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Military portrait of King Charles released by palace to commemorate Britain’s Armed Forces Day
Buckingham Palace released a new portrait of King Charles III in military dress on Saturday to commemorate Britain’s Armed Forces Day. “His Majesty is Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Services. The photograph features His Majesty wearing his Field Marshal No1 Full Ceremonial Frock Coat with medals, sword and decorations,” the palace said in a social media post,...
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Dua Lipa holds court as UK’s Glastonbury Festival starts
British-Albanian pop sensation Dua Lipa was to headline the first night of the Glastonbury festival on Friday which has again drawn tens of thousands of fans. Rows of tents dotted the fields at Worthy Farm in the village of Pilton in southwest England, where the iconic festival has become a fixture of British culture since...
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Kate Garraway breaks silence on new role away from Good Morning Britain
Kate Garraway has spoken out about a new “fun” role she has taken on away from the Good Morning Britain iconic sofa. The ITV host has secured herself a small acting role as she made a cameo in ITV’s new drama Douglas Is Cancelled. The new TV programme is a four-part series, available on ITVX,...
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Princess Anne released from hospital after treatment of head injury
UK’s Princess Anne, sister of King Charles, has been discharged from hospital on Friday after being treated for a minor head injury and concussion. The Princess Royal, 73, was taken to hospital on Sunday after she was thought to have got injured by a horse at her Gloucestershire estate. She is not expected to return...
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Britain’s Princess Anne suffering ‘memory loss’ head injury: Report
British monarch King Charles III’s sister Princess Anne has reportedly suffered ‘memory loss’ after sustaining head injuries following a horse-related incident. The 73-year-old suffered minor injuries to her head and a concussion at Gatcombe Park on Sunday evening, the royal palace said in a statement, without revealing exact details of the accident. She was airlifted...
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Which Sector is Currently Driving the UK Entertainment Market?
The UK is driven by numerous entertainment markets. For a long time, the gaming sector was the biggest contributor, but recently, things have changed, with video content taking centre stage. Even though physical sales for games have been declining, digital content is on the rise. Reports show that digital game sales now stand at £4.09...
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Britain’s Princess Anne in hospital with minor head injury
Princess Anne, King Charles’ younger sister, suffered minor injuries and concussion following an incident on Sunday and is in hospital as a precaution, Buckingham Palace said, adding that she was expected to make a full and swift recovery. “Her royal highness is recovering well, is in a comfortable condition and is being kept in hospital as...
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UK fans wonder if Taylor Swift will say ‘So long, London’ after Eras Tour – Entertainment News
Photo: The Canadian Press FILE – Taylor Swift performs as part of the “Eras Tour” at the Tokyo Dome, on Feb. 7, 2024, in Tokyo. As Swift brings her blockbuster Eras Tour to London’s Wembley Stadium, some fans therefore are wondering if they are witnessing the beginning of an extended goodbye. She is performing three...