This theatre had no queue — so it decided to make one
By comparison, I have always found the theatre rather civilised. I've never been swept off my feet and carried down Haymarket, like I was by a surge leaving the North Bank at Highbury as a kid, and I can't remember large numbers of the audience taking legal action against the organisers of any West End musical, having been beaten up by goons or tear-gassed trying to get in. So nothing like the 2022
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The Sun
26 minutes ago
- The Sun
‘What is going on here?' – Kyle Walker completes Burnley transfer as they unveil him in ‘best announcement video ever'
BURNLEY fans were left stunned by the club's Lionel Ritchie-inspired announcement of the signing of Kyle Walker. The Clarets made the England international, who has inked a two-year deal at Turf Moor, their NINTH arrival of the summer on Saturday with a £5million deal with Manchester City. 4 4 Burlney fans have been glued to social media for the last two days waiting for official confirmation of Walker's arrival. And it came in the bizarre form of a mash-up video featuring key moments of the music video for Ritchie's 1983 classic, 'Hello'. In the video, Walker pretended to pick up the phone to Ritchie before creating his own version of the iconic clay sculpture of the pop star's face the blind female student in the video made. He then went on to say the student's famous line, saying: "I've wanted you to see it so many times, but I think it's finally done. Tell me what you think of it." Before wrapping a Burnley scarf around the sculpture, Walker then said: "But I'm just adding the finishing touches. Up the Clarets." Footie fans could quite believe the announcement, with one saying: "TF is going on here?" Another said: "Belter." JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 4 And another said: "This announcement is f****** incredible." One remarked: Burnley are the GOATS of player announcements videos." Another chimed in: "Burnley Admin is class. These signing videos are Brilliant." Walker, who spent the second half of last season on loan in Italy with AC Milan, is excited by the new challenge ahead of him. He said: "I'm delighted to be here. When I spoke to Scott and heard about his plans for next season, it was an opportunity I jumped at. "He's done an amazing job here, guiding the Club back to the Premier League with a 100-point haul. "And now we're looking forward, together, at being back in the greatest league in the world. "Burnley had a tremendous campaign last season, built on an incredible defensive record. "And I can't wait to come in and add my experience and quality to what looks an exciting squad."
The Sun
41 minutes ago
- The Sun
I tried Sky's new £6 a month TV that could finally win over Q box viewers – but popular feature is still missing
Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor Published: Invalid Date, TELLY is still a favourite for many Brits and when it comes to premium TV most of us think of Sky. In a world of streaming with Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime and every other app it's harder than ever to get everything in one seamless place. 4 4 Sky came the closest yet with Sky Glass, which it launched in 2021. Since then, we've seen a Sky Glass Gen 2 arrive earlier this year. And now there's another new kid on the block - Sky Glass Air. For those who don't already know, they all do away with the need for a satellite dish and instead rely on the internet. There's no box either, it's all neatly built into the TV itself. You need a minimum broadband speed of 25mbps to have a smooth service. So how does Sky Glass Air differentiate from its older siblings? One of the biggest criticisms about the main Sky Glass TVs is their chunky size which is designed to pack in a mighty soundbar. Sky Glass Air does away with the soundbar to make the device more compact than before - and cheaper. How to Unlock New Free Sky Sports Channels on Your TV Today As The Sun's tech reviewer, I've got hands on with a number of TVs over the years and I write regularly about Sky. I used to have the first Sky Glass and currently have a Sky Glass Gen 2 TV, so I'm well placed to talk about the key changes and whether they're any good for you - and why some Sky Q viewers may finally be tempted to switch. That said, a much loved feature on Sky Q remains missing. Read on to find out more after testing Sky Glass Air at home this week. Sky Glass Air: Settings up 4 Sky made the set-up a lot easier on the Gen 2 and that has fortunately continued with the Air. You don't need any tools for the TV mount, it's just a tough metal slate with two large bolts. Twist the bolts into the slots and then place the TV on top of them, pushing down so it's firmly secured. Super duper easy. There's a power cable and remote - with batteries - in the box. All you need to do is power up, enter your Wi-Fi password and you'll be watching TV within five minutes. As an existing Sky account holder, I didn't even have to enter any login details, it already knew it was for me. Setting up couldn't be any easier. Sky Glass Air: Look and feel Sky Glass and Sky Glass Gen 2 are serious hunks of metal and quite heavy. The Sky Glass Air is lighter and has a slimmer frame. I'm testing the 43-inch version which comes in at 8.85kg without the stand - the Gen 2 equivalent weighs 14.7kg. While the Sky Glass Air has a slimmer frame it does bulk out around the back. The ports are all handily around the left side too making them much easier to reach compared to the Gen 2 where they're more centre back. The interface of Sky Glass Air runs on Sky OS, so it's exactly the same as what you see on any other Sky Glass device. It's by far my favourite TV interface around as it's the closest thing to having everything in one place within a slick, smooth and seamless design. Sky Glass Air: Features Sky OS provides access to all the apps you know and love. The Sky Playlist feature is the company's answer to recording - though unlike traditional recordings nothing is kept locally on a box or your TV. Instead, they're kept in the cloud. This is both an advantage and a disadvantage, which has divided some. The advantage is you're not restricted by storage space, so no need to go through the hassle of deleting shows. Instead, Sky will automatically link whatever you've added out to the relevant streaming platform or record it on the cloud for you to watch. The disadvantage is you have less control over the recordings - something Sky Q loyalists are always quick to mention. While infrequent, if there's a rights issue that means a certain show or movie can't be recorded it may not be available (this has happened to me previously with the Gen 2, but not in my time reviewing the Air). It also means you're at the mercy of your broadband service - if there's an outage, you don't have recordings on a box or TV as a back-up option. How to cast on Sky Casting to your Sky device is done with Apple AirPlay, meaning it only works with an iPhone, iPad, Mac or HomePod It's also important to add that AirPlay is only available on Sky Glass and Sky Stream. For it to work, your Sky device and your iPhone (or other Apple gadget) have to be on the same Wi-Fi network. If you're using an app like Netflix, you need to look for a casting icon which looks like a small TV Tap this and select your TV from the list. When using Apple AirPlay on your Sky TV for the first time, you'll need to enter a code that appears on your screen to confirm it's you using it. If you want to show photos or videos on your Sky Glass or Sky Stream device follow the instructions below: Go to the Photos app Select the photo or video you want to cast Tap the share icon in the bottom left of your screen (the box with an arrow pointing upward) Select AirPlay from the options Tap your Sky TV from the list Close the app on your phone at anytime to stop casting Sky Glass Air: Picture and sound The picture quality on the Sky Glass Air is great - but not the most beautiful I've seen as TVs go. Colours look vibrant and sharp, darks are darker, brights are brighter. But it's the sound I was most curious about with the absence of an integrated soundbar like the other Sky Glass TVs. And I was pleasantly surprised - in fact it started off quite loud on setting up, despite only having about 30% of the volume up. Watching Gladiator 2 and I felt every swish and clang of a sword. Sky Glass Air: Price The Sky Glass Air is the cheapest Sky Glass device yet starting at £6 per month. But that's only for the TV itself on a 48 month contract. To get Sky's channels you'll need to add a package on, which starts at £15 for the Sky Essential TV pack with Sky Atlantic, Netflix and Discovery+ included. So, for the TV hardware and Sky channels you're looking at at least £21 per month. As a monthly cost, that's cheaper than Sky Q which starts at £31 a month - and remember that doesn't come with a TV, it's just a box. Sky Glass Air: Verdict By Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor at The Sun With a combined cost of at least £21 a month, Sky Glass Air is a tempting offering for anyone in the market for premium telly. And maybe even Sky Q customers. The TV itself is a great addition to the Sky Glass family, offering wonderful quality in a much more adaptable form. And the sound seriously surprised me - I hardly noticed the lack of a soundbar at all. If you're still unsure about Sky Glass, there's another cheaper option that you can subscribe to on a rolling month by month contract, Sky Stream. Rating: 4.5 / 5
Daily Mail
42 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Ulrika Jonsson boasts she takes 'great joy' in reports Coleen Rooney will become the main breadwinner in place of 'jobbing football manager' Wayne as she says change must 'really sting'
has boasted that she takes 'great joy' in the reports that Coleen Rooney will become the main breadwinner in her family with husband Wayne. It was recently revealed that the WAG's earnings are soaring thanks to her fame skyrocketing following her recent stint on I'm A Celebrity, while Wayne was sacked as coach of Plymouth Argyle last year following a run of poor results. And discussing the news, Ulrika shared her elation for Coleen's success as she reflected on being the higher earner in her own past three marriages. Speaking in her column for The Sun, the Swedish star, 57, told how the change of circumstances must 'really sting' for Wayne, whom she described as a 'jobbing football manager'. She penned: 'The news this week that the relentlessly loyal Coleen Rooney may soon overtake hubby Wayne in the earnings stakes brought me great joy... Oh my, how the tables have turned.' In her article, Ulrika looked back at her relationship history and observed that she'd 'always earned more than the men I've been with.' She then turned her attentions to Coleen, noting that her huge success on I'm A Celebrity and the lucrative jobs that followed means she's no longer a 'mere gymslip of a girl' who stood by Wayne as he shot to stardom. Ulrika applauded Coleen, who shares four sons with the former footballer, for remaining staunchly loyal to Wayne and keeping 'a stable home' as he consistently pushed 'the marriage fidelity boundaries'. And now with Coleen's fame and money on the rise amid a blip in Wayne's career, the former Gladiator host commented on how things must 'really suck' for the sportsman amid the huge change. She said: 'Wayne, on the other hand, who was always used to the adoration and adulation of football fans, is now a not overly successful jobbing football manager for minor clubs, while Coleen walked away from her stint in the TV jungle to the sound of success and more lucrative work offers. 'That must really suck for him, despite his popularity as one of the many ex-pros on the TV punditry merry-go-round. He is probably mighty proud of Coleen, but Lord, it must really sting to be known as Mr Coleen Rooney after all this time. I bet even he couldn't have foreseen this turn of events.' Ulrika went on to add that while everyone still has 'affection' for Wayne amid his past footballing achievements, it would be interesting to see if the shift 'changes the dynamic of his marriage' to Coleen. Coleen reportedly boasts a net worth of £15million, with her hubby thought to be worth an enormous £170million thanks to his Premier League footballing days. But in the new phase of their lives, Coleen could be set to take over as the main breadwinner as her popularity soars. The news this week that the relentlessly loyal Coleen Rooney may soon overtake hubby Wayne in the earnings stakes brought me great joy... Oh my, how the tables have turned' (Coleen pictured on I'm A Celeb)) Amid her skyrocketing fame following her hugely successful I'm A Celeb stint, Disney announced on Monday a new premium access series titled The Rooneys focusing on her and Wayne's life. Thanks to her ventures, new figures for her firm, CWR 2021, up to September 2024 show the booming business already had £580,000 banked - and that was before I'm A Celeb and her Disney deal. Meanwhile former manager of Plymouth Arsenal Wayne was reportedly making £500,000, before leaving the club in December. A financial expert told The Sun: 'These earnings show that, even before Coleen signed up for I'm A Celeb, she was already bringing in more money than Wayne. 'On the back of her jungle stint, where she was incredibly popular with the viewing public, she's now likely to see her earnings soar even further - and the increased interest in Coleen after she did so well on the show is also likely to have sealed the deal on the Disney contract.' The expert continued: 'Getting big bucks from a global streamer, plus her pay cheque from ITV, will no doubt swell the Rooneys' coffers even further.' MailOnline has contacted Coleen's representatives for comment. In March, Coleen revealed that she has eclipsed Wayne in popularity after starring on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Coleen took part on last year's series of the ITV show where she finished as runner up to McFlyn's Danny Jones after winning over a huge number of fans. And the mother-of-four has explained that she now gets even more attention in public than her famous footballer husband. Speaking to The Mirror at an event in Manchester, Coleen admitted she was humbled by the 'positivity' of people coming up to chat to her about her time in the jungle.
