Greater Manchester Police have issued a dispersal order on areas of a Greater Manchester borough over 'selfish and irresponsible people attending the areas for illicit car meets'.
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A brand new open air gallery of celebratory art has launched today. The city-wide open-air exhibition spanning 130 sites features work in collaboration with Jeanette Winterson, Lemn Sissay and Rob Rinder.
Taking inspiration from the people's time at The University of Manchester, the exhibition marks the run up to the Universally Manchester Festival - a four-day festival to mark the University’s 200th birthday. Taking place between the 6-9 June, the festival will feature speakers and performers including Professor Brian Cox, GRRRL, Ed O’Brien and Professor Daniela Delneri.
Organisers say the artworks are a 'fusion of creativity', and are each designed by different Manchester illustrators. The inspiring quotes from the colourful personalities have been given new life and can be found in venues including Mayfield Park, St Peter’s Square Metrolink, and on over 130 digital billboards and poster sites across the city.
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Contributors include award-winning author and Professor of Creative Writing Jeanette Winterson, and poet and former Chancellor Lemn Sissay. Their quotes will appear alongside those of alumni and drag performer Cheddar Gorgeous, comedian Josh Widdicombe, actor Matthew Horne and barrister and broadcaster Rob Rinder.
The Josh Widdicombe artwork was created by Ellie Thomas, Lemn Sissay by John Owens, Rob Rinder and Matthew Horne by Beth Wilkinson and Cheddar Gorgeous by Louise Hardman.
Speaking about creating a visual representation of the Cheddar Gorgeous’ quote, which has been painted as a mural by Open Minds, in Mayfield Park, Louise Hardman said: "Drag performer, producer, academic, and
Greater Manchester Police have issued a dispersal order on areas of a Greater Manchester borough over 'selfish and irresponsible people attending the areas for illicit car meets'.
It has been a big week for the beloved 1964 musical, The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg at the Cannes Film Festival where it won the 1964 Palme d’Or and went on to international acclaim and five Oscar nominations, plus served as one of the key inspirations for Damien Chazelle’s Oscar winning La La Land.
They’ve travelled across Venice, Florence and Rome, but Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder’s epic Grand Tour has come to an end.The pair grew close over the series, bonding over art, music and good food. But in the final episode of the travel series, Rob’s kind gesture to Rylan backfired. Rob surprised Rylan with the chance to sing with an opera concerto, but the presenter refuses and flees the room.
Have you ever watched “Game of Thrones” and thought, “Man, I’d love to see a version of this where there are no dragons and cosplayers take the place of kings and queens?” No? Well, HBO hopes you do, as it has a three-part documentary, titled “Ren Faire,” coming your way. In all seriousness, “Ren Faire” is a docuseries about the largest Renaissance festival in the world and the one man who rules over it, an 86-year-old George Coulam.
An airport has released a statement after a 73-year-old British national died from a possible heart attack after a flight to Singapore hit turbulence.
Rylan Clark had viewers in stitches as he gagged over a cow's stomach on his BBC travel show, declaring he was about to "be sick on the table".The telly favourite is jet-setting across Italy with his pal Rob Rinder, soaking up the nation's finest art and culture for the series Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour. In their latest escapade, they hit a local eatery to try some traditional food. But when cow's stomach appeared on the menu, Rylan was adamant: "I won't be eating it." "I ain't eating foot, I ain't eating stomach and I ain't eating a***hole," he insisted.
There can be no doubt if there is one person bound and determined to keep Hollywood’s long history of Westerns alive it has been Kevin Costner. Okay, well Clint Eastwood too. And that has been true right from the beginning of his career when he played the freewheeling scene stealer Jake in Lawrence Kasdan’s Silverado in 1985, and he also made an impression as title star of 1994’s Wyatt Earp. But his real mark on the genre has been not just as an actor but also as director and producer behind the scenes, first with his Oscar-winning 1990 Best Picture Dances With Wolves and 2003’s terrific Open Range with co-star Robert Duvall. For the past few seasons he has prominently been involved in a more contemporary take in his hit TV series, Yellowstone. But without question his most ambitious and sprawling swing yet, Horizon: An American Saga, which kicked off Sunday night at the Cannes Film Festival in an out of competition world premiere, is the pinnacle of this star’s love affair with the West and how it evolved.
Rylan Clark has opened up about an 'intimate' moment he shared with TV star Rob Rinder while their were filming their recent TV show Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour. During an appearance on This Morning to promote the show, the pair discussed their antics in Italy on Thursday, 16 May.
Rylan Clark has left Rob Rinder and the This Morning team in stitches after storming off the set over an embarrassing clip. The TV presenter stopped by This Morning on Thursday to chat about his show with Rob Rinder - Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour - however, he got more than he bargained for when he returned to the show.The show's presenter Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard surprised Rylan with a clip of him hosting the show with Rochelle Humes whilst showing off a dodgy hand tan. While Rylan and Rob were stood next to beauty expert Nadine Baggott, who was on the show to chat about tanning products, Ben teased that Rylan had suffered tanning mishaps in the past.
Rylan Clark has been flooded with praise and support following his latest return to the small screen as he was heard saying he's a 'new man' while addressing rumours of a romance with his pal Rob Rinder.
Despite shutting down rumours that he and Rob Rinder are an item, Rylan Clark has in fact admitted the TV barrister has seen him naked. During a recent episode of Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware, former X Factor star Rylan discussed if he and Rob - who currently star on Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour together - were together and admitted they'd seen each other without any clothes on.
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Robert Plant and David Gilmour have expressed their support for the children of Steve Marriott, who are currently in a battle with his estate over AI-generated music.The children of the late Humble Pie and Small Faces frontman are currently in a dispute with the singer’s estate to prevent the release of music made by artificial intelligence in his name.Although no agreements for recordings are yet in place, they claim that the prospect of releasing AI songs replicating the singer’s voice was given the green light by the late musician’s third wife, Toni Marriott, whom he married two years before his death in 1991.In a statement to Variety, the singer, songwriter and guitarist’s daughter, Mollie, explained why she and her siblings are adamant about preventing the AI-generated recordings from being shared – describing it as “a stain” on her father’s name.“The Marriott Estate is due to release an AI solo album of old and new songs of my father, Steve. Sadly, the surviving family which comprises just my siblings Lesley, Toby, Tonya, and I, have nothing to do with the Estate as there was no will.
TV presenters and pals Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder made a joint red carpet appearance on Sunday 12 May at the TV BAFTAs in London, adding to the rumours circulating of a possible romance between the pair. However, while the two do star in a new TV show together – the travel series Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour that began on BBC Two on Sunday – Rylan has been quick to dispel any rumours that they are more than just friends.Taking to X the following day, he wrote: “The answer is no. I’m not dating Rob Rinder he’s one of my closest friends.
Rylan Clark has spoken out on rumours of a romance between himself and Rob Rinder after he was left concerned. The pair were all smiles as they hit the red carpet together over the weekend at the BAFTA Television Awards 2024, at the same time they appeared on screen together.
Rylan Clark has dismissed rumours of a romantic relationship with Rob Rinder, issuing a stern warning to protect his mother's privacy.
Rylan Clark has broken his silence on romance rumours with his co-star Rob Rinder.There has been speculation about the potential of a romance blossoming between the pair since their show Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour premiered on Sunday (May 12) on BBC2. But Rylan has now shut down the rumours, as he hit out on social media in a bid to protect his mum Linda.Taking to X, the former X Factor star said: "To the journalist that just doorstepped my mum at her house, as polite as you were, please don’t. "She said you were a lovely man but she’s 71 years old and it makes me feel slightly uncomfortable.The answer is no.
Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder have shared a deeply emotional moment on their new BBC Two series, where they explore Italy while reflecting on their personal lives.The duo, who've both experienced the heartache of marriage break-ups, found solace in their journey, reminiscent of the Grand Tourists of yesteryear.The show, Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour, premiered on Sunday (May 12), revealing the pair's candid discussions amidst the stunning Italian backdrop. Over drinks, they delved into the impact their respective divorces had on them.
Viewers of the BAFTA Television Awards were quick to make an unusual complaint as they reacted to the opening moments of the latest televised ceremony. The star-studded prestigious event began at the Royal Festival Hall, actors and reality stars made their way down the carpet ahead of the award ceremony later on Sunday (May 12).
Rob Rinder launches a fun new travel show, Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour, tonight but the lighthearted programme couldn't be further away from the trauma the star has been experiencing in recent months.TV star Rob, 45, will be joined by pal Rylan Clark to follow in the footsteps of romantic poet Lord Byron in the BBC Two series as they take a cultural tour of Venice, Florence and Rome, with plenty of laughs along the way. But Rob's recent TV appearances have been much more sobering as he has spoken out about the fear that he and his loved ones have been feeling over the conflict in Gaza and attitudes about it in the UK.