Although he may be approaching 87, Sir Ridley Scott shows no sign of slowing down, with multiple projects on the go. Aside from already developing Gladiator III as Gladiator II is about to hit cinemas, the Hollywood director continues to bring historical epics like Napoleon to the big screen. The latest from The Hollywood Reporter […]
Los Angeles sees bus burned, store thefts, rowdy crowds after Dodgers’ World Series win
Rowdy crowds took to the streets of Los Angeles after the Dodgers won the World Series, setting a city bus on fire, breaking into stores and setting off fireworks. A dozen arrests were reported by police Thursday. Video showed people throwing objects at police in Los Angeles as sirens blared and officers told them to […]
Halloween houses in the UK: 8 of the spookiest decorations
Thursday, October 31, is Halloween – a Celtic tradition celebrating the transition into winter. Spooky season was once known as the festival of Samhain where the souls of the deceased were believed to visit their relatives. People who wanted to protect themselves from evil spirits of the night would wear costumes to scare them away; […]
Holst: Sāvitri album review – underrated jewel of 20th-century British music | Classical music
Gustav Holst’s wonderfully spare chamber opera, based on an episode from the Mahabharata, is one of the underrated jewels of 20th-century British music, and the earliest of Holst’s stage works to have maintained any kind of place in the repertoire. Despite its importance in his output, though, commercial recordings are surprisingly few, and what is […]
Steve Bruce issues statement after death of four-month old grandson | Football | Sport
Steve Bruce has opened up on the ‘worst time of his family’s lives’ after the tragic death of his grandson. On October 18, Blackpool announced that Bruce would not be in the dugout for the clash with Barnsley that day, following the tragic news that his four-month-old Madison had died. And Bruce has now released […]
Everyday excess: what’s the deal with fashion’s obsession with supermarkets? | Fashion
Have you ever felt more stylish than when popping out for a pint of semi-skimmed milk? No? Well, that is surprising – because supermarkets and their produce are one of fashion’s greatest muses. This week, Moschino launched its Sedano bag – a celery-shaped clutch that first appeared on catwalks earlier in the year. In response, […]
Spain flooding death toll rises to 158, with several people still missing
Crews searched for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings Thursday as people tried to salvage what they could from their ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain that claimed at least 158 lives, with 155 deaths confirmed in the region of Valencia. More horrors emerged from the debris and ubiquitous layers of mud […]
10 best food and drink advent calendars for 2024 – from coffee to cheese
With Christmas less than two months away, and many people will be starting to think about which advent calendar to buy. There are so many advent calendars on the market, both chocolate and drink. From coffee to jam, advent calendars have come a long way since the traditional chocolate one. Express.co.uk has rounded up 10 […]
Elon Musk skips court hearing in case challenging $1m swing state giveaways | US elections 2024
Elon Musk failed to show up to a required hearing in a Philadelphia case challenging his $1m-a-day sweepstakes. His absence would have risked contempt of court had the case continued in Pennsylvania court, but it was moved to federal court in response to a motion filed by Musk’s attorneys, who did attend the hearing. On […]
New Zealand make 12 changes as starting XV to face England revealed | Rugby | Sport
Leinster-bound Jordie Barrett will make his comeback from a knee problem in New Zealand’s clash with England at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. Barrett is poised to make his first appearance since sustaining the injury against Australia in September after being picked alongside Rieko Ioane in midfield. The All Blacks have made 12 changes to their […]