The Simpsons creator Matt Groening reveals he’s ‘proud’ of the Apu character

The Simpsons faced a bit of a reckoning last year, when it came under fire for white actors voicing diverse characters, including Hank Azaria voicing the stereotypical Indian character Apu, who owned and ran the Kwik-E Mart. While the show addressed the controversy by announcing they would no longer have white actors voice non-white roles, … Read more

DOMINIC SANDBROOK: This hysterical protectionism would make a tyrant proud 

Wenn Sie in einem Loch sind, hören Sie auf zu graben. So runs the German translation of what the late Labour politician Denis Healey called his First Law of Holes. To put it in simple English: ‘When you’re in a hole, stop digging.’ I’ve translated it into German on the off chance that the president … Read more

Christina Aguilera shares ‘love and respect’ and Elton John says he is ‘so proud of’ Demi Lovato

Christina Aguilera shares ‘love and respect’ and Elton John says he is ‘so proud of’ Demi Lovato after she shares trailer for tell-all YouTube docuseries By Sameer Suri For Dailymail.com Published: 03:42 GMT, 20 February 2021 | Updated: 03:42 GMT, 20 February 2021 Christina Aguilera shared her ‘love and respect’ for Demi Lovato this week … Read more

Selena Gomez gushes over Taylor Swift’s re-recording of Love Story: ‘SO proud of you!’

Taylor Swift‘s fans – famous and not – are freaking out over the release of her highly anticipated re-recordings, starting with Love Story (Taylor’s Version) on Thursday.  Shortly after its debut Twitter exploded, as #TaylorsVersion became the number one trending topic on the platform, with Swifties gushing over the new more instrumental rendition of the … Read more

Captain Tom’s proud grandson reveals ‘lovely memories’ of family bike rides in touching tribute

The proud grandson of Captain Sir Tom Moore has spoken of the ‘lovely memories’ of bike rides he shared with the man who would go on to inspire a nation, as he paid a touching tribute to his ‘go-getting’ grandfather.  Tom Teixeira said the war veteran ‘wouldn’t slow down for anyone’, including his own grandson, … Read more

Swampy’s son, 16, claims his ‘proud’ mother is ‘worried’ but ‘knows he’s safe’ in HS2 tunnels

The 16-year-old son of veteran eco activist Swampy, who is holed up with his father in tunnels under Euston, said his mother was ‘really proud’, but ‘worried’. Rory Hooper said being in the cramped burrows protesting against HS2 was ‘more fun than he thought’. And he revealed he was in daily contact with his mother … Read more

Celine Dion promotes new music by son Rene-Charles Angelil, 20, on Instagram saying she’s ‘so proud’

She marked the fifth anniversary of the death of her husband Rene Angelil earlier this month. But on Thursday, Celine Dion was looking to the future as she celebrated the talents of her eldest son Rene-Charles. The superstar singer, 52, posted a link to new music recorded by the 20-year-old and gushed about him her … Read more

Are you proud of your lockdown DIY? Then read these stories of taking on an utter wreck

For many, weeks in lockdown spent staring at the same ceiling cracks and dated decor is enough to spark a desire to carry out home improvements.  Few, however, will go as far as Emma Meese who this month revealed she bought an abandoned ‘crack den’ in Cardiff last inhabited by squatters and transformed it into … Read more

Prince William says he is ‘proud’ of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh for having Covid jab

Prince William last night urged the country to take up the offer of a Covid-19 vaccine as his grandparents had done and heralded the successful rollout, saying: ‘There is a big UK story here to tell.’ In a video call with five people across the UK who are helping to get the vaccine into arms, … Read more

Blake Shelton defends his song Minimum Wage after backlash: ‘I’m proud of it’

Blake Shelton is standing by his controversial new tune Minimum Wage, after facing a barrage of backlash and being accused of being ‘tone-deaf.’  The 44-year-old country star’s song lyric in question is: ‘Girl, lookin’ at you lookin’ at me that way/ Can make a man feel rich on minimum wage.’ Many people slammed the song … Read more