It has been a year like no other in recent memory – and acclaimed photographer Rankin is urging us all to document it for posterity in a mass picture project. Best known for shooting celebrities and royalty, including David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Kate Moss and the Queen, the famous photographer is now inviting amateurs
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Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has left hospital after recovering from coronavirus. The 77-year-old had been treated in a Mumbai hospital for three weeks, but has now tested negative and will rest at home. His actor son, Abhishek Bachchan, is still in Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital with the virus. Image: Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, 77, (3rd
Former EastEnders star Dame Barbara Windsor has been placed in full-time residential care after her Alzheimer’s worsened during lockdown. Scott Mitchell, her husband of 20 years, said he had acted on the advice of her neurologist but the decision had still been immensely painful. He said the 82-year-old actress left the couple’s property in mid-July
Before Jennifer Aniston read out his name at this year’s Golden Globes, many were not aware of the talents of Ramy Youssef. The comedian won the award for best actor in a television series (musical or comedy) for the lead role in his semi-autobiographical show, Ramy. Now back for a second series, Youssef told Sky
Oscar and BAFTA winner Sir Alan Parker, who directed films including Bugsy Malone, Fame and Evita, has died aged 76. Sir Alan’s works won a total of 19 BAFTAs, 10 Golden Globes and 10 Oscars during his career. A statement sent on behalf of his family said he died on Friday morning. Image: Sir Alan
Three of tonight’s BAFTAs nominees have urged the government to provide further funding for the arts sector during the coronavirus crisis. Best Female Comedy Performance nominees Sian Clifford, Gbemisola Ikumelo, and Sarah Kendall all called for further action from the UK government, ahead of tonight’s awards. When asked by Sky News at a Q&A about
A sculpture depicting a dollop of whipped cream topped with a cherry, a fly and a drone has been unveiled at London’s Trafalgar Square. The installation of the Fourth Plinth – home to a rolling commission of public artworks – was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The dystopian artwork by British artist Heather Phillipson,
Pop musician Rina Sawayama has spoken out after finding out her debut album was ineligible for this year’s Mercury Prize because she doesn’t hold a UK passport. Sawayama, 29, has lived in the UK for over 25 years and was born in Japan. She had been expected to be nominated for the Mercury Prize, one
Wiley has refused to distance himself from most of the antisemitic comments he posted on social media – but has apologised for “generalising” after a fallout with his manager, who is Jewish. Speaking exclusively to Sky News in an interview that you can watch online and on TV from 7pm, the grime artist also said
HBO and Sky Atlantic superhero series Watchmen has received the most nominations for this year’s Emmy Awards. The series, led by Regina King, received 26 nods, with Amazon Prime’s The Marvellous Mrs Maisel scoring 20 nominations. HBO and Sky Atlantic have also scored big with Succession – the series has pulled 18 nods. Netflix’s Ozark
Amber Heard is a “compulsive liar” and a “wholly unreliable witness” who has changed her story and swapped key dates in a bid to manipulate the case, Johnny Depp’s lawyers have argued at the High Court. In the final day of speeches and submissions, Depp’s barrister David Sherborne told the court that Heard’s “lack of”
Love Island star Dani Dyer, daughter of actor Danny Dyer, has announced she is pregnant with her first child. She announced the news on Instagram along with a picture of herself and boyfriend Sammy Kimmence. The couple can be seen holding up their baby scan in the photo. The 24-year-old mum-to-be wrote: “Little bubba can’t
There is a “wealth of evidence” supporting Amber Heard’s allegations of domestic violence against Johnny Depp, lawyers have argued at the High Court – claiming the actor’s memory is “so severely impaired by drug use” he may not be aware of the extent of his “terrifying behaviour”. Depp, 57, is suing the The Sun’s publisher
Dame Olivia de Havilland, who played Melanie Hamilton in Gone With The Wind, has died at the age of 104. The star passed away in Paris, her representative confirmed. A statement said: “Last night, the world lost an international treasure, and I lost a dear friend and beloved client. She died peacefully in Paris.” Image:
Priti Patel has demanded an explanation from Twitter and Instagram over the length of time it took to remove “abhorrent” posts made by Wiley. Police are currently investigating a series of antisemitic comments posted on the Grime artist’s social media accounts. The Home Secretary tweeted on Sunday: “The antisemitic posts from Wiley are abhorrent. “They
Kanye West has apologised to his wife Kim Kardashian West for discussing their personal problems in public. Hours after being visited at his ranch by fellow musician Justin Bieber, the rapper used a public forum, Twitter, to tell her he was sorry for “going public with something that was a private matter”. Acknowledging he had