Saturday, September 21, 2024

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Duchess of Cornwall shows support for anti-FGM campaign


Britain's Duchess of Cornwall has shown her support for an anti-female genital mutilation (FGM) campaign.
Camilla gave charity Daughters of Eve's work the "royal seal of approval" during a reception for the upcoming Southbank Centre's Women of the World (WOW) festival, according to The Daily Telegraph newspaper.
Nimco Ali, who founded the organisation in 2010, said: "Camilla said she thinks the campaign is terrific and she heard about the stuff we're doing. She said she was impressed with the work and wanted more information about the campaign.
"I want to build the momentum. We're starting a conversation and we're breaking the cycle. My ultimate aim is that by the time my niece is eight - she's three now - there won't be a risk of FGM. I want to break that cycle and for her to say later: 'You had to actually do that [fight against FGM]?' She's the first person not to be cut in the family."
Around 60 women taking part in the festival, which starts on March 5 and is now in its fourth year, also attended the Clarence House reception ahead of the event, including economist Vicky Pryce and Everyday Sexism Project founder Laura Bates.
Camilla took the time to speak to guests including three students from Mulberry School for Girls in Tower Hamlets, east London, which she visited last year.

Queen Elizabeth’s old car up for auction


A car belonging to Britain's Queen Elizabeth is up for sale.
Royal aficionados can get their hands on an "extremely rare" Land Rover Defender which was formerly in use by the Queen's Estate at Sandringham to drive the royals on shooting parties.
According to CarandClassic.co.uk, the vintage vehicle will be up for auction on March 2014 8 with Historics at Brooklands.
The website states: "This vehicle was previously owned by the Queen's Estate at Sandringham and was used there by shooting parties frequented by the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Charles.
"The Estate Manager confirmed that they had performed full servicing and maintenance and was quoted saying that it was unusual for vehicles to be purchased by the estate as they tend to lease their Land Rovers and hand them back a few years later, this makes this example extremely rare."
The Queen's ride has even been pimped out to the 87-year-old monarch's tastes with heated seats, electric windows and a specialist paint job.
The car is expected to fetch between £26,000 and £35,000 at auction.

Tinie Tempah didn’t watch The Voice


Tinie Tempah admits he didn't watch any episodes of 'The Voice' before appearing on the programme.
The 'Pass Out' rapper, who will help Sir Tom Jones coach his 12 chosen acts on the BBC show tomorrow night (01.03.14), didn't even known who was on the judging panel and was surprised to get the call.
He told The Sun newspaper: "To be honest with you, I hadn't really met Tom before.
"My manager called me and said, 'They want you to do it. Are you up for it?' and I said yes.
"He was on before me at V Festival one time and I met him before that and introduced myself to him, but not really so it was a lovely experience to hang with him."
Asked if he thinks he has more in common with the other judges, he struggled to name the new line-up after The Script's Danny O'Donoghue and Jessie J left last year.
He said: "Danny's not doing it any more? It's the Kaiser Chiefs? And Kylie now?
"So it's whatshisname, Tom from the Kaiser Chiefs? The other Tom ... Tom Jones, and who is the other one? will.i.am? Oh, sorry Ricky? My bad."
But Tinie, 25, eventually praised the judges - Kylie Minogue, will.i.am, Ricky Wilson, and 73-year-old Tom - who he says is still "alive and kicking".
He said: "He looks amazing, he's up for it, he's charismatic, very funny, a pleasure to be around.
"will.i.am is cool! I like the way he delivers his criticism, he's not really an a***hole about it. And I like the way he dresses so well. It's like he's come from the future.
Tinie added: "I'll watch The Voice from this weekend and from then on."

Call the Midwife gets fourth series


'Call the Midwife' and 'Death in Paradise' have been commissioned for new series.
Both hit BBC shows will return for a fourth series, BBC's controller of drama commissioning Ben Stephenson and BBC One controller Charlotte Moore have confirmed.
Period drama 'Call the Midwife', which stars Jessica Raine as midwife Jenny Lee, has been a consistent draw on Sunday nights, with more than eight million viewers tuning in each week.
Meanwhile, 'Death in Paradise' has continued to enjoy strong ratings despite losing lead actor Ben Miller, who has been replaced in the new series by Kris Marshall.
In addition to the renewals, BBC One has commissioned several dramas including a new adaptation of 'Poldark'.
'Being Human' star Aidan Turner has been cast in the lead role of Ross Poldark, who returns to his beloved Cornwall in 1783 after fighting in the American War of Independence, only to discover nothing is the same as he left it.
Aidan said: "I'm very excited to play Ross Poldark for the BBC and it's obviously a huge challenge to honour the extraordinary character Winston Graham created and who Debbie Horsfield has brought new life to."
Meanwhile, BAFTA-winning actress Sheridan Smith will star in one-off cancer drama 'The C Word', which is based on the real-life experiences of Lisa Lynch, who was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after getting married and turning 28.
The 90-minute drama will begin filming in May.

David Walliams to star in Agatha Christie series


David Walliams is set to star in a new crime series on BBC One.
The comedic star will take a lead role as one half of married detective duo Tommy and Tuppence in 'Partners in Crime', a six-part series based on novelist Agatha Christie's two books, 'The Secret Adversary' and 'N or M'.
David - who also co-wrote the series - said: "In bringing these thrilling stories to the screen, it is our ambition for Tommy and Tuppence to finally take their rightful place alongside Poirot and Marple as iconic Agatha Christie characters."
The programme is the first in a string of novels which will be adapted for television in a bid by the BBC to celebrate what would have been the author's 125th birthday.
The famous crime writer - who died in 1976 - will also have her life explored in a series of documentaries to mark the occasion.
Next year, BBC will air a three-part adaptation of 'And Then There Were None', written by playwright Sarah Phelps.
Much of Christie's famous works have been adapted by ITV over the past 20 years, with the broadcaster recently ending its long-running 'Poirot' series starring David Suchet as the iconic Belgian detective.

Ofcom rejects Corrie gay kiss complaints


'Coronation Street' will not be investigated by Ofcom over a gay kiss scene.
The ITV soap featured a raunchy half-naked embrace between Todd Grimshaw (Bruno Langley) and Marcus Dent (Charlie Condou) last week, which resulted in around 100 viewers to complain to Ofcom because the "sexually suggestive" footage aired before 8pm when many children were watching.
However, the broadcasting regulator refuses to act on the complaints since they don't want to "discriminate" between homosexual and heterosexual relations on screen.
A spokesperson for Ofcom told MailOnline: "Ofcom can confirm that it is not investigating the scene in 'Coronation Street' as it was not in breach of generally accepted standards. Our rules do not discriminate between scenes involving opposite sex and same sex couples."
Ofcom was forced to assess whether any broadcasting guidelines had been broken but it seems the "majority" of viewers didn't have a problem with the footage since it simulates a real life situation.
An insider told the Daily Star newspaper: "The vast majority of the audience have no trouble with this. It's real."
This isn't the first time Todd has caused controversy on the show, emerging as Weatherfield's first gay character and initially leaving the street in 2005 after he came out to then girlfriend Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien).

Kanye West ‘jealous’ of Pharrell Williams


Kanye West is reportedly jealous of Pharrell Williams.
The 'Blood On The Leaves' rapper is said to be keeping a close eye on the 'Happy' hitmaker after reports he is close to signing a deal with Adidas, the same sportswear brand that Kanye has been commissioned to design a clothing range for.
According to The Sun newspaper, a source revealed: "They are competitive in both music and fashion, Kanye always watches what Pharrell does. He thinks having a similar artist working on their own brand for Adidas will make his collection less special."
Kanye signed a deal with Adidas in December last year after a spat with the Nike - over royalties for his exclusive collection of Air Yeezy sneakers - which resulted in the end of his business relationship with the sportswear brand.
Meanwhile, the 36-year-old rapper has announced plans for his very own movie, which follows his 'Yeezus' tour.
A release date for the film is still to be confirmed, and it is believed his fiancée Kim Kardashian - whom he shares eight-month-old daughter North with - is set to play a "pivotal" role.

Kanye West announces Yeezus tour movie


Kanye West has announced a movie based on his 'Yeezus' world tour.
The 36-year-old rapper has teased the concert film, which will be directed by frequent collaborator Hype Williams, with a 30-second teaser trailer on his official website.
The trailer intersperses footage from his ongoing world tour, as well as clips from his recent 'Bound 2' music video which featured his fiancée Kim Kardashian.
The website states: "Yeezus film directed by Hype Williams coming to theatres".
Music video director Hype Williams has previously been entrusted to helm the elaborate visuals for Kanye's hit songs 'All of the Lights', 'Stronger' and 'Gold Digger'.
The 'New Slaves' star has recently been linked to a biographical film based on his 'Yeezus' album and it's rumoured Kim, 33, may have a starring role.
Author Bret Easton Ellis divulged details of the secretive project, revealing he has been approached to pen the script but was initially reluctant to sign on.
He said: "I didn't want to at first. Then I listened to 'Yeezus' and I thought, regardless of whether I'm right for this project, I want to work with whoever made this."
Kanye isn't expected to star in the film, but Kim - who is the mother of his eight-month-old daughter North - is being lined up for a "pivotal role".