Blur frontman Damon Albarn talks band reunion, new Gorillaz music and UK politics 

‘When it happens, I’ll be made up’: Blur frontman Damon Albarn discusses potential band reunion, new Gorillaz music and UK politics By Millie Payne For Mailonline Published: 10:33 BST, 2 July 2021 | Updated: 10:33 BST, 2 July 2021 He is known for being the frontman of rock band Blur. And Damon Albarn hasn’t shut … Read more

Jared Kushner wants a ‘simpler’ relationship with Trump, ‘dropped out’ of politics to focus on book

Jared Kushner wants a ‘simpler’ relationship with father-in-law Trump and ‘dropped out’ of politics to focus on his book Jared Kushner has ‘mostly dropped out’ of politics as he attempts to distance himself from Donald Trump’s political  A New York Times report says Kushner wants to establish a ‘simpler’ and more familial-centered relationship with his … Read more

Met Gala goes even MORE woke as event ‘will explore themes of American politics and identity’

The Met Gala is coming back. Actually, twice, and it is likely to be the wokest event in memory as the event’s fashion designers are set to explore themes including American politics and identity. The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Monday that the annual high-wattage celebration of both fashion and celebrity – canceled last year … Read more

JOHN HUMPHRYS: With friends like these… why does ANYONE go into politics? 

Edwina Currie and I were walking from the green room into the studio for a live On The Record interview. I mentioned the name of the prime minister. She stopped dead, fixed me with her most scornful look, spat out ‘John Major is a c***’ and walked on. I can describe that brief exchange today … Read more

Student banned from SU for saying ‘Rule Britannia’ in debate is kicked out of politics society 

A student who was banned from Aberdeen University’s union for saying ‘Rule Britannia’ during a British army debate has now been kicked out of the politics society. Elizabeth Heverin, 19, was told she had used ‘discriminatory or racist language’ after quoting the historic anthem during an online student council meeting last month. Her comment prompted a … Read more

James Mathison disappears from the spotlight after swapping TV for politics and activism

He was a household name during the 2000s, known for his work as a Channel V presenter and co-host on Australian Idol with Osher ‘Andrew G’ Günsberg.  But these days James Mathison lives a much quieter, low key life away from the spotlight. Now aged 42, the TV presenter is based in Sydney and is … Read more

DANIEL HANNAN: Europe’s playing politics with lives. They banned our Covid jab and fought to keep it

This was the week that the EU utterly lost its head. To the incredulity of its health chiefs, and the horror of its friends overseas, it has dragged its vaccine policy to the level of the Kindergarten. On the one hand, we’ve seen member states ban the export of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine and threatening legal … Read more

Nigel Farage will wish you happy birthday after joining Cameo after stepping back from politics 

Nigel Farage is set to rake in up to £60,000 a year after signing up to flog personalised greetings videos – just days after he said he was quitting politics. For just £63.75 a pop, the leading Brexiteer will be wishing fans a happy birthday and congratulating newlyweds through the online message platform Cameo. It … Read more

Taye Diggs keeps things focused on movies and NOT politics hosting 2021 Critics’ Choice Awards

Film nominations BEST PICTURE Da 5 Bloods (Netflix) Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (Netflix) Mank (Netflix) Minari (A24) News of the World (Universal Pictures) Nomadland (Searchlight Pictures) One Night in Miami (Amazon Studios) Promising Young Woman (Focus Features) Sound of Metal (Amazon Studios) The Trial of the Chicago 7 (Netflix) BEST ACTOR Ben Affleck – The … Read more

Nigel Farage quits politics saying vaccines drive proves Brexit works

Nigel Farage today vowed he will not reverse his decision to quit politics for good, saying the UK vaccines drive is ‘proof positive’ that Brexit has worked. The 56-year-old insisted he ‘wants his life back’ after nearly three decades of campaigning to cut ties with Brussels – insisting he is amazed he has ‘stayed sane’ amid … Read more