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Why people are calling for a ‘complete boycott’ of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

10/20/2018, 3:04:40 PM
‘It’s time Victoria’s Secret recognised the buying power and influence of women of ALL ages, shapes, sizes, and ethnicities’ ✔ Now, one model is calling for a complete boycott of the show in light of the news that this year’s soirée, which is expected to take place in November, will once again feature exclusively slim women ✔ Read more Victoria’s Secret model quits dieting: ‘I am setting myself free' The female gaze is powerful, and together, we can celebrate the beauty of our diversity ✔ The Independent has contacted Victoria's Secret for comment


Meghan Markle Effect Takes the Invictus Games! See How Host Channeled the Duchess with Her Ring

10/20/2018, 2:00:36 PM
It's become common for the royal to inspire fashion trends ✔ Prince William poignantly gave the diamond and sapphire sparkler that was Diana’s engagement ring to Kate Middleton when he proposed in 2010, a lovely reminder that she was with them on their royal wedding day ✔ The two side stones are from his late mother, Princess Diana‘s personal collection, while the center stone is from Botswana, a country that is close to Harry’s heart


Queen Elizabeth II: The monarch relies on this when she travels by plane

10/20/2018, 1:34:19 PM
QUEEN ELIZABETH II, 92, is the longest-serving British monarch and has travelled to the four corners of the earth during her impressive reign. It has been revealed that when she travels by plane, she needs to have this one thing. ✔ Queen Elizabeth II: Weights will serve to keep her skirts and dresses staying down (Image: Getty Images) [Kelly will] check whether the Queen will be expected to take off her shoes (in a mosque, for example) or might require a headscarf – anything that could lead to trouble if not anticipated, said Rayner


Legacy of style: New book series celebrates residential architects of SoCal’s golden era - Los Angeles Times

10/20/2018, 12:42:49 PM
Legacy of style: New 12-book series, "Master Architects of Southern California 1920-1940" celebrates residential design of the Golden Era. ✔ The second book to be released in the series profiles Roland E ✔ Known as the architect to the stars, Coate designed homes for such Hollywood icons as Gary Cooper, Bogart and Bacall, and Paul Newman, as well as business magnate Howard Hughes ✔ The newest volume is on sale at the publisher’s website for $60


Neneh Cherry on Trump, avoiding pop stardom and working with Four Tet

10/20/2018, 12:21:56 PM
The 54-year-old has found a home in multiple genres through her career. Now, she says her latest album 'Broken Politics' channels her anger at the state of US politics ✔ An exceptional biopic detailing the life of the legendary singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone, featuring unseen footage, some spellbinding performances of her classic tracks and interviews with friends and family ✔ © New York Times Support free-thinking journalism and subscribe to Independent Minds


Britney Spears' new Las Vegas residency will have an 'urban vibe'

10/20/2018, 3:44:40 PM
Britney Spears' new Las Vegas residency show will have 'an urban, street, hip-hop vibe'. The 'Toxic' hitmaker recently announced her new show 'Domination' at the Park Theater at Park MGM. ✔ Big spender: No expense was spared on presentation Money spinner: Her previous Las Vegas residency, Piece Of Me, reportedly grossed $137.7 million Dominatrix: Britney's Domination residency at the Park MGM Resort will be opening in February 2019, with tickets going on sale on October 26 A star is worn: The Toxic hitmaker rocked the high neck garment which bore gold stars on either thigh The Baby One More Time songstress made her way through the crowd, signing autographs for her adoring fans


Who are the Strictly Come Dancing 2018 couples? Celebrity and professional pairings revealed

10/20/2018, 1:44:41 PM
THE 2018 Strictly Come Dancing season is upon us, with the 2018 show up and running. Here we take a look at which professional dancers this year’s celebrities have been matched with. Who are the St… ✔ The formidable line-up are back again for another series ✔ BBC 4 Longest serving pro Anton Du Beke will dance with Susannah Constantine Who are the hosts ✔ Claudia Winkleman replaced the late Sir Bruce Forsyth in 2014, joining Tess Daly ✔ The stunning ladies have hosted the dancing show ever since


Victoria Beckham Instagram: Posh visits wellness spa after David Beckham’s marriage claims

10/20/2018, 1:54:33 PM
VICTORIA BECKHAM is currently staying at a spa in Germany, according to her Instagram page, which specialises in emotional wellbeing, fitness and detox, just days after husband David Beckham spoke out about their marriage. ✔ Victoria Beckham Instagram: Posh visits wellness spa after David Beckham’s marriage claims (Image: Instagram•Getty Images•Oetker Collection) Victoria Beckham shared a picture with her Instagram fans from her stay at an exclusive spa in Baden-Baden yesterday ✔ Yesterday the 44-year-old took to social media to share a picture from her recent stay at Villa Stéphanie in the German resort


Cate Blanchett defends straight actors who play gay characters

10/20/2018, 3:04:47 PM
'I will fight to the death for the right to suspend disbelief and play roles beyond my experience' ✔ Cate Blanchett has defended straight actors who play gay characters on screen ✔ It’s a wartime story in which, for a change, the men are relegated to supporting roles ✔ Examples include Tom Hanks, who won an Oscar for Philadelphia, while Sean Penn scooped it for Milk


Opinion | How Sears Helped Oppose Jim Crow

10/20/2018, 3:24:38 PM
For black Southerners in 1900, shopping locally meant enduring indignities and implicit threats. Enter the catalog. ✔ With that credit, black farmers could buy the same overalls and hats as white people, and even the same guns (and farm equipment) ✔ Opinion: More Insulting Lies From Saudi Arabia Powerball and Mega Millions Are Up to $2 Billion ✔ Opinion: A Whole Lot of Babbling Going On This is the front line of Saudi Arabia’s invisible war


A Palestinian-American billionaire built a $1.4 billion luxury city from scratch in the desert to be a 'Marshall Plan' for Palestine's economy

10/20/2018, 1:38:48 PM
Rawabi is the first planned city in the West Bank built by and for Palestinians. The $1.4 billion project is the brainchild of Bashar al-Masri, a Palestinian-American billionaire. Masri hopes the city can form the economic backbone of the nascent Palestinian state. ✔ Rawabi is the first planned city in the West Bank built by and for Palestinians ✔ Masri hopes the city can form the economic backbone of the nascent Palestinian state ✔ Rawabi hopes to be 10% Christian, according to Nassar, and a church is potent symbol that Rawabi is a city for all Palestinians


The 25 best TV shows to watch on Netflix UK

10/20/2018, 12:22:03 PM
From 'The Crown' and 'Stranger Things' to 'Bojack Horseman' and 'Rick and Morty' ✔ Netflix's televised revolution began in earnest in February 2013, when the machiavellian political schemer Frank Underwood looked straight into the camera and casually snapped a dog’s neck ✔ Foy and the rest of the principal cast have now departed, with a crew of older actors – headed by Olivia Colman and Tobias Menzies – taking over as the middle-aged Windsors for season three


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