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South China Morning Post
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- South China Morning Post
Man falls to his death during Oasis concert at London's Wembley Stadium
British band Oasis said on Sunday its members are 'shocked and saddened' after a man fell to his death during their concert at London's Wembley Stadium. The Metropolitan Police force said officers and paramedics responded to reports of an injured person on Saturday night. Police said a man in his 40s was found 'with injuries consistent with a fall'. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The force urged anyone who saw what happened or caught it on phone video to contact the police. 'We are shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of a fan at the show last night,' Oasis said in a statement, offering 'sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person involved.' The Britpop icons' Live '25 reunion tour – their first tour in 16 years – kicked off on July 4 in Cardiff, Wales. Saturday's concert was the fourth of seven planned shows at Wembley.


South China Morning Post
8 hours ago
- South China Morning Post
Get to know Bend It Like Beckham's Parminder Nagra as its director announces the sequel
In 2002, Bend It Like Beckham became a global sensation, inspiring countless teenage girls to chase their dreams on and off the football field. More than two decades later, director Gurinder Chadha has just announced that a sequel is in the works, with plans to release it in 2027 – right on time for the movie's 25th anniversary and the next Fifa Women's World Cup. Jess (Parminder Nagra) is determined to play football against the wishes of her orthodox Sikh parents in the British comedy Bend It Like Beckham. Photo: AP Photo/Fox Searchlight Pictures The film starred Parminder Nagra as Jess Bhamra, a British Indian teen who pursues her passion for football despite her parents' opposition, alongside Keira Knightley as Jules Paxton. While Chadha is determined to get the original cast back together, Nagra has previously expressed hesitation in revisiting such a beloved movie. Advertisement Apart from Bend It Like Beckham, Nagra is also known for her roles in ER and DI Ray. Off screen, she married photographer John Stenson in 2009 after a seven-year relationship. The same year, the two welcomed their son, Kai David Singh Stenson, but ultimately parted ways in 2013. Here's what else to know about the actress behind Jess Bhamra. She started theatre with no training Parminder Nagra's interest in acting began when she worked as an usher at a local theatre. Photo: @parmindernagra/Instagram At the age of 16, Nagra's introduction to the world of acting came not under the spotlight, but as an usher at a local theatre in Leicester, UK, where she was born. Later, her former drama teacher encouraged her to join Haithizi Productions, a theatre company in her hometown. Nagra landed a role in the musical Nimai and ended up stepping in for the lead role when the actress dropped out. With no formal training, Nagra managed to capture the audience's attention with her natural charisma and was recognised for her acting and singing abilities. She is experienced in medical roles Parminder Nagra as Neela Rasgotra on ER. Photo: NBCU Photo Bank Nagra has portrayed doctors in multiple storylines. Most notably, she appeared in the US medical series ER as Neela Rasgotra, an intern who grows into a respected member of the hospital team. During filming, Nagra advocated for her character's story to focus on professional growth rather than a romantic interest.


The Standard
3 days ago
- The Standard
China's weak job market stirs boom-era nostalgia on social media
A beautician puts on make-up for a model in front of an advertisement at a beauty and hairdressing expo in Taiyuan in China's Shanxi province April 6, 2009. REUTERS/Stringer CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA/File Photo