She has the voice and looks of an angel, but Katherine Jenkins today reveals the steely side that drove her to stop teenage muggers attacking an elderly woman. In an interview with The Mail on Sunday’s You magazine, the mezzo-soprano has described how she was heading to rehearsals for a charity carol concert when she … Read more
REVEALED: England rugby fans could be BANNED from singing the iconic ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ song because it originated among slaves in America 150 years ago The RFU are conducting a review into how rugby can end institutional racism ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ was first sung by a slave in America in the 1860s It … Read more
Pubs, restaurants and shops could be allowed to ignore the two-metre rule when they reopen but should ban singing and shouting because it spreads coronavirus. It means businesses could have staff working closer together as long as they can show they’ve taken measures to lower the risk of catching the bug. Government scientists also said … Read more
A bride was left in tears after her doting groom surprised her with a 70-year-old recording of her late gran singing ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow during’ their first dance. Chelsey Mahlke, 33, from Las Vegas, had no idea that her now-husband, Darin, 43, planned to interrupt the ceremony with a long lost recording of her … Read more
Churches will be allowed to reopen for individual prayers from mid-June, though singing and mass gatherings will remain banned to stop the spread of coronavirus. Places of worships were expected closed until July 4, alongside hairdressers, cinemas and pubs. However, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick told today’s Downing Street briefing that the plan was to allow … Read more
Well, hello sailor… getting into the VE Day spirit, London, 1945 This Friday marks 75 years since Winston Churchill announced the end of the war in Europe and people took to the streets to rejoice with victory parades, parties and music. There’s never been a better time to reflect on what this generation endured and the lessons … Read more
A pack of Silverback Mountain gorillas in Uganda were caught for the first time on camera performing a supper serenade. Filmmakers captured the unique ritual by placing a robotic ‘spy’ that resembles a young gorilla deep in the jungle. The team designed the animatronic machine with realistic eye movements, as wild gorillas communicate with each … Read more
Alanis Morissette Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London Touring September 28 to October 4 Rating: Mention 1996 to a music-lover and they will probably think of Oasis or the Spice Girls. But those bands, huge though they were, … Read more