Author: Laura Robinson
Soprano Lesley Garrett has revealed her impending 70th birthday has made her think about quitting singing.The classical music star says she would hate for audiences to complain she was no longer as good as she used to be at the height of her fame.So with her landmark birthday looming in April she has started to ponder retiring while she is still ahead.Lesley, who was the principal soprano for the English National Opera and has also performed in musicals in the West End, said: “I’m now having to look at re-inventing myself, because, although I am still singing and still performing,…
The Singing Sensation from Valencia Your voice has touched so many hearts worldwide. What first inspired you to pursue a music career, and can you tell us about your earliest performances back in Valencia? The first time that music inspired my heart was when I was a child. I felt the need to convey my emotions on paper, so I wrote many poems and reflections from my heart. Valencia is where I was born, but I never had the opportunity to sing there because of the paths of my life that went to other places. However, I am very proud…
If someone had told me eight years ago that I would be where I am today, I would have found it hard to believe. The word “cinema” evokes images of grand productions, Hollywood glamour, and the artistry of countless individuals working behind the scenes to create moments that last mere seconds on screen. Among these dedicated professionals is Lester Beck, a talented cinematographer, gaffer, editor, and musician originally from Paris. After moving to New York in 2016, Beck has embraced the opportunities that the city offers and is well on his way to realizing his American dream.In an exclusive interview…
Shopping apps from Temu and Shein have been named among the most downloaded free iPhone apps of the year in the UK from the Apple App Store. The tech giant has published its annual lists of the most popular app downloads, which also named puzzle game Block Blast! as the most downloaded free game on the iPhone. Another shopping app, second-hand marketplace Vinted, was the fourth-most downloaded free iPhone app of the year, just behind Meta’s X rival Threads. The app for AI chatbot ChatGPT was fifth in that list, ahead of TikTok, the Tesco app, WhatsApp, Google and the…
Cable said Ministers should be cautious about bid from Daniel KretinskyFormer Lib Dem Minister Cable was in charge of privatising Royal Mail in 2013He sold it for £3.3 billion, or £3.30 a shareBy CALUM MUIRHEAD Updated: 16:53 EST, 14 December 2024 Labour has been warned this weekend not to wave through the debt-fuelled £3.6 billion bid for Royal Mail, by former Business Secretary Vince Cable, the architect of the privatisation of the postal service a decade ago.Cable said Ministers should be cautious about the bid from Czech tycoon Daniel Kretinsky because of the high level of debt and his links…
December 13, 2024 – The global investment landscape is undergoing a transformative shift with the launch of Sharez.io, an innovative platform redefining how individuals approach investing. As a private investment club, Sharez.io offers users the opportunity to collectively fund high-potential assets, ensuring accessibility, transparency, and profitability for all members. The platform officially launches today, opening its doors to a new era of investment. A Bold Vision for the Future of Investing The idea behind Sharez.io is simple yet revolutionary: democratize access to premium investment opportunities. Traditionally, such opportunities have been limited to a privileged few due to high entry barriers.…
An MP has spoken against calls to ban first cousin marriage in the UK, suggesting instead that advanced genetic screening is made available to prospective married couples.Independent MP Iqbal Mohamed said while “freedom of women must be protected at all times”, he did not believe outlawing the practice would be “effective or enforceable”. Politics latest: £1,200 of taxpayers’ money spent on two foldersHe argued that rather than “stigmatising” cousin marriages, a “much more positive approach” should be adopted to respond to health concerns linked to the children of those relationships.The MP for Dewsbury and Batley suggested measures could include adopting similar…
Carlo Ancelotti speaks ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League clash at Atalanta (PIERO CRUCIATTI)Carlo Ancelotti hinted on Monday that Vinicius Junior could make his Real Madrid comeback for his team’s key Champions League clash at red-hot Atalanta.Vinicius was expected to be out until the Intercontinental Cup final next week after suffering a hamstring injury last month but Ancelotti told reporters that he is in contention to start in Bergamo on Tuesday night.”Vinicius is in good shape but we’ve got to assess him. I think it’s very important for him how he does in training today,” said Ancelotti.”But we’ve got Rodrygo…
EPASeveral European countries have suspended the processing of asylum applications for Syrians, after the downfall of former president Bashar al-Assad.Austria’s caretaker government has stopped all asylum claims from Syrians and says it is making plans to to repatriate or deport people back to their homeland, arguing that the situation in the country has changed fundamentally. Germany (home to a million Syrians), the United Kingdom, France, and Greece have all said they will suspend asylum decisions for now.The decisions leave many in the Syrian diaspora in limbo, following the collapse of the Assad regime after 50 years of brutal rule.Austria’s Chancellor…
PS Plus subscribers will be hoping for some festive cheer courtesy of the Extra and Premium games for December 2024.The final batch of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games will be unveiled by Sony on the afternoon of December 11. The PS4 and PS5 games will be available to download and play the following week.While it’s been something of a mixed bag in terms of PS Plus Extra games this year, some of the more optimistic subscribers are predicting big things for December.With the November PS Plus Extra line-up headlined by Dying Light 2 and the returning GTA 5, fans…