Italy is coming to London. London Jewelers, that is. The retailer is hosting a grand Italian celebrazione, featuring food, drink and (naturally) glorious jewels this month at the company’s luxurious Manhasset flagship. The mood will be jubilant, according to London’s president, Candy Udell. Roberto Coin Obelisco bracelet in 18-k yellow gold with diamonds, $10,600 “It’s … Read more
Dude, you’re getting Adele’s name all wrong. In a Q&A posted online last week, the 34-year-old Grammy winner praised a London-based fan who properly pronounced her name while asking her a question about songwriting. “Love that,” Adele enthused. “She said my name perfectly!” Turns out, it’s not ah-dell, it’s uh-dale. Adele said her own name for … Read more
She must be a Mastermind, because fans did not expect Taylor Swift to perform at Bon Iver’s gig on Wednesday night. Concertgoers got more than what they bargained for after seeing the 11-time Grammy winner walk on stage not only to say hello but to perform at Wembley’s OVO Arena in London, UK. The pair … Read more
New Yorkers have a reputation — and it typically has nothing to do with being overly nice. But a British transplant is now virally claiming that folks in the Big Apple are as sweet as pie compared to Londoners, who she deemed as “horrible people.” “People are friendly here,” said an unnamed woman from London, … Read more
Fan of music star Rex Orange County are taking to social media to express their regret over tattoos inspired by the musician — in light of the allegations of sexual assault he now faces. The 24-year-old British musician, whose real name is Alex O’Connor, was slapped with claims of sexual abuse by a woman who alleges … Read more
Tom Cruise has paid an emotional tribute to his lawyer Bert Fields during a memorial event in Los Angeles during which he explained how they met. Cruise appeared in a short video address that was broadcast to the stars attending the service in Santa Monica this October. He explained that they both attended a dinner … Read more
A ‘silent-spreader’ STI which can cause infertility is feared to be evolving into a superbug. Mycoplasma genitalium, also known as M. genitalium or M. gen, has become resistant to every antibiotic used to treat it so far. The sexually transmitted infection was first discovered in London in the 1980s — but a test has only been … Read more
Kanye West held court on the front row at the Burberry spring 2022 fashion show during London Fashion Week today. The event featured a star-studded runway with models like Bella Hadid, Irina Shayk and Naomi Campbell all making appearance. West pulled out the perfect ensemble to kick off the fall season. The fashion mogul and … Read more
A genetically-engineered herpes virus is the new hope to beat cancer after scientists found tumours in terminally ill patients were eradicated or shrunk using the groundbreaking new therapy. An early trial at the Institute for Cancer Research (ICR) in London revealed that a modified version of the herpes simplex virus showed signs of effectiveness in a quarter … Read more
By DANICA KIRKA, MIKE CORDER and SAMYA KULLAB September 19, 2022 GMT https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-bfe59d9c8f31d339f2cec2f8479cc3ce LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom and the world bade farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday with a state funeral that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds in the streets of London and at Windsor Castle … Read more
LONDON — The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II has competed a procession at walking pace through central London and is bound in a hearse for her final resting place at Windsor Castle. After being pulled more than a mile (1.6 kilometers) from Westminster Abbey on a gun carriage by 142 Royal Navy sailors, the coffin … Read more
LONDON (AP) — The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II left Buckingham Palace for the last time Wednesday, borne on a horse-drawn carriage and saluted by cannons and the tolling of Big Ben, in a solemn procession through the flag-draped, crowd-lined streets of London to Westminster Hall. There, a steady stream of mourners paid their respects … Read more
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II was carried Tuesday from an Edinburgh cathedral as the late monarch began a final journey from her beloved Scotland to London, where she will lie in state. Her son, King Charles III, headed back to London from Northern Ireland, where his visit drew a rare … Read more
LONDON — Officials in charge of the park outside Buckingham Palace have told people to stop leaving marmalade sandwiches as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II because of the “negative impact on the park’s wildlife.” Some mourners have left the snacks alongside floral tributes at Buckingham Palace and neighboring Green Park. The sandwiches are a … Read more
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London (CNN) – The death of Queen Elizabeth II has set into motion an intricate period of mourning which will culminate with a huge state funeral on September 19 honoring her lifetime of devotion and steadfast service. Codenamed “Operation London Bridge,” arrangements for Britain’s longest-serving monarch have been carefully pored over for years by the … Read more
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision at her summer residence in Scotland after doctors raised concerns about the 96-year-old monarch’s health, Buckingham Palace said Thursday, as members of the royal family rushed to be at her side. The announcement by the palace came a day after the queen canceled a virtual … Read more
To him, dad was not so ordinary a hero. The son of late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins performed onstage in memory of his father Saturday night. Sixteen-year-old Oliver Shane Hawkins played drums on “My Hero” at the “Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert.” in London. Images of father and son were displayed on screens for the … Read more
LONDON (AP) – Over the years, global health officials have used billions of drops of oral vaccine in a remarkably effective campaign aimed at eradicating polio in their last remaining strongholds – usually, the world’s poor, politically unstable in the corners. Now, in a surprise twist in a decades-long effort to eradicate the virus, officials … Read more