The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (Ciisa), a new watchdog set to launch next year, aims to address issues of abuse, bullying, and harassment in the TV, film, music, and theatre sectors. The organisation seeks to create a safer environment for workers in these industries, which have long been plagued by systemic misconduct. Ciisa’s founder, Dame Heather Rabbatts, expressed her satisfaction with the support received from major industry players like broadcasters, producers, and record labels. The call for funding in June was backed by prominent figures such as Keira Knightley and Cara Delevingne. However, concerns remain about whether Ciisa will…
Author: John Kakusu
Olivia Munn and John Mulaney have expanded their family, welcoming their second child, a baby girl, via surrogate on September 14, 2024. The couple, who also share a 2-year-old son, Malcolm Hiep Mulaney, announced the birth of their daughter, Méi June Mulaney, on Instagram on September 22. In a heartfelt post, Olivia, 44, and John, 42, shared a series of photos capturing the special moment, including one of Olivia holding their newborn while sitting on John’s lap in a hospital bed. Other pictures featured the family of four enjoying a peaceful moment at an oceanfront location. The birth of their…
Jamie Foxx proudly walked his daughter, Corinne Foxx, down the aisle at her wedding to Joe Hooten on September 21. The 56-year-old Oscar winner and his 30-year-old daughter were all smiles during the ceremony, as seen in photos shared by The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Garcelle Beauvais, a longtime friend and co-star of Jamie’s from The Jamie Foxx Show. The bride, who co-hosts Beat Shazam with her father, looked stunning in an ivory, floral, off-the-shoulder bridal gown with an asymmetrical design. She completed her look with a cathedral-length veil and carried a bouquet of white roses. Joe and…
Taylor Swift and Gigi Hadid enjoyed a stylish night out in New York City on September 21, as the Grammy-winning singer took a break from her Eras world tour. The longtime friends, who have shared the spotlight since Gigi starred in Swift’s “Bad Blood” music video, were spotted heading to dinner, both dressed in chic, earthy fall tones. Swift wore a black, long-sleeved crop top paired with a multicolored pleated mini skirt, brown snakeskin lace-up boots, and an olive green Vivienne Westwood trench coat. Gigi opted for a brown trench coat, a white top, and khaki pants, completing their coordinated…
The National Science and Media Museum will spotlight Bradford’s creativity when it reopens in 2025, says museum director Jo Quinton-Tulloch. The museum, which closed last summer for renovations, will introduce two new galleries, remodel the entrance, and install a new lift as part of Bradford’s year as the UK City of Culture. Although the museum will reopen in January, delays mean the new galleries will not be completed until summer. Quinton-Tulloch emphasized that all changes have been made with the people of Bradford in mind. “The two new galleries will be ready in June, but until then, we have an…
Andrew Haslen, a 70-year-old wildlife artist from Lavenham, Suffolk, has found new purpose in his art after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2014. Despite the challenges posed by the disease, which initially affected his ability to sign his name, Haslen has adapted and continued to create, turning to sculpture alongside painting to secure his artistic future. Haslen, known for his depictions of birds and animals, has been painting all his life but started sculpting after his diagnosis to ensure he could keep producing work. His bronzes, he said, offer an added dimension to his creative output, allowing him to continue…
Jack Bobby, a 13-year-old schoolboy from Pensford, has set his sights on performing a DJ set at Glastonbury Festival next year after launching an impressive early career in the music industry. Jack, who received his first set of decks at just eight years old, played his first professional gig in Bristol by the age of 12. Recently, he spent four weeks performing in Ibiza and even rubbed shoulders with legendary DJ Fatboy Slim. Jack’s passion for DJing took off during lockdown when his sister gifted him the decks. “I started having a play around and thought, ‘I’m actually all right…
Justin Timberlake and Alanis Morissette have been announced as the first headline acts for the 2025 Lytham Festival in Lancashire. Morissette, a seven-time Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, will take the stage on July 4, while Timberlake, renowned record producer, songwriter, and actor, will headline the following night on July 5. The festival will close with performances by Simple Minds and Texas on July 6. More headliners, support acts, and special guests for the event, which runs from July 2 to 6, will be revealed in the coming weeks. Lytham Festival co-founder Peter Taylor expressed his excitement, stating, “Everyone we are announcing…
Björn Ulvaeus, the 79-year-old Swedish pop legend and member of Abba, has married his partner, Christina Sas, in a ceremony hosted by comedian and broadcaster Sandi Toksvig. The couple met in 2021 in Nuremberg, Germany, during the release of Abba’s final album Voyage and began dating in the spring of 2022. The wedding took place on September 21, 2024, in Copenhagen, surrounded by close friends and family. Ulvaeus shared several photos from the special day on Instagram, including one of Toksvig officiating the ceremony, dressed in red robes, standing alongside Ulvaeus, who wore a suit, and Sas, who was elegantly…
Peter Jay, the former BBC economics editor and British Ambassador to Washington, has died peacefully at home at the age of 87. His family described him as a much-loved husband, father, and friend, renowned for his charm, brilliance, and arrogance in equal measure. Jay’s illustrious career included roles as economics editor of The Times, presenter of ITV’s Weekend World, launch chairman of TV-am, and chief of staff to media tycoon Robert Maxwell. He was famously described during his school years as “the cleverest young man in England,” and Time magazine once tipped him as a potential future world leader. Born…