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The Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Tallia Storm leaves nothing to the imagination as she ditches underwear in sexy cut out dress on the red carpet
TALLIA Storm posed up a storm in a daring cut-out dress as she hit the red carpet. The X Factor alum, 26, opted for a cobalt blue figure-hugging gown with halterneck hemline and exposed back. 6 Tallia 's outfit choice tied high on her hip - revealing she had ditched her lingerie - and showcased her glowing tan. The Scottish singer swept her blonde hair into an up-do and kept her make-up chic, with a slick of black mascara and red lip gloss. She proved a pro at striking poses on the Red Carpet at the world premiere of movie Deep Cover, held at the SXSW Festival London 2025 at the Barbican Centre. Tallia struck a look with her hand on her hip before glancing over her shoulder for another angle. It came after she wowed in a plunging swimsuit while soaking up the sunshine in Barbados. She also stunned in a catsuit in Switzerland. Glasgow lass Tallia also recently revealed how she "screamed" with delight after being headhunted by megastar Rihanna's lingerie label, Savage X Fenty. The singer told how she hit it off with the billionaire pop star and businesswoman at a summer showbiz party in Los Angeles. Tallia follows in the footsteps of supermodel Cindy Crawford in modelling for the brand, which was launched by the Umbrella singer in 2008. ALL CHANGE Last year, Tallia told how she would be undergoing a huge lifestyle revamp. Tallia Storm leaves NOTHING to the imagination in tiny bra top and pink dress at Elton John movie premiere The Boyfriend singer wrote on social media she would be quitting her Capital Scotland job to re-locate to London. In a social media caption she wrote: "Best year of my life moving back to Scotland & waking up at 5am to host Scotland 's number 1 hit music station @CapitalScotland with my bestie, sarcastic, hilarious king for life @Fatpresenter. "Loved every minute of it but my loan period is up & I move back to London & have to say goodbye to my Scottish besties. "I've loved every minute of laughing, crying & celebrating with every one of YOU right here in Scotland. "Thank you for making my wildest dreams come true & letting me talk to you for 4 hours a day Monday - Friday!!!! "Love you guys, there's no place like Scotland!" 6 6 6
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Joanne Froggatt looks chic in a black dress as she joins Ranvir Singh at the Fiddler on the Roof musical press night
looked chic as she joined Ranvir Singh at the Fiddler On The Roof musical press night on Tuesday. Attending the event the Barbican Centre, London, the actress, 44, opted for an elegant black dress, with a deep V-neckline. Joanne cinched her outfit in with a belt, added a pair of heels and topped off her look with a classic Chanel handbag. Meanwhile, Ranvir, 47, wore a dark blue jumpsuit with cropped bottoms and a belted waist. The TV presenter added a quirky pair of suede shoes and styled her hair into loose waves to complete her look. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Joanne was joined on the red carpet by Amy Nuttall, who looked stylish in a white shirt and bright red trousers. The outing comes after she opened up on how she believes travel unveils a feeling of insignificance that can really shift your perspective on life. The Mobland star revealed that after the collapse of her marriage five years ago, she checked into a £1,500 transcendental meditation retreat in Australia. Joanne was married to James Cannon for nearly eight years until their split in February 2020, which she has said threw her life 'in flux'. She said she was inspired to take a solo visit to Soma Byron Bay just after the split, by watching the TV series Nine Perfect Strangers starring Nicole Kidman. Speaking to travel industry expert Tanya Rose on Travel Secrets The Podcast, she recalled: 'I booked this retreat and it was an introduction to Ayurvedic meditation - some people call it transcendental meditation. 'Oh my goodness, it blew my mind. It was incredible. I went on my own. ' Byron Bay is just the most stunning place anyway, it's so beautiful. The beaches are amazing, it's a very lush, tropical landscape. It's just gorgeous.' Sir Lenny Henry and Lisa Makin smiled for a photo together on the red carpet The boutique 'wellness' getaway boasts a geodesic dome, an outdoor cinema, a swimming pool and a fire pit and was used for the filming of Nine Perfect Strangers in 2020. Joanne said she booked a transcendental meditation retreat that coincided with a job she had booked in Australia in 2022 after becoming 'obsessed' with the location when watching the show. The Liar star, who now has a nine-month-old daughter with her new partner, Mark Turner, gushed over the unique retreat and how she bonded with the other travellers. She explained: 'You rock up and there's a group of people there and there's Ayurvedic food for you. It was either couples of single people and you don't know anyone. You just spend this very intense but calm two and a half days together. 'It was such an incredible experience - not only learning the meditation technique, because I found that really powerful. 'Did I keep it up? No. I did for a while and it's a great tool to go back to and I wish I kept it up more. 'But what was so incredible about it was the setting was stunning, all of that just completely lived up to expectation - and some.' She went on: 'But it was just having that experience of being a solo traveller with a group of people that you didn't know and how we bonded and shared stories and went through this experience together and shared so much of our lives in conversation. 'And that to me is the magic of travelling anywhere. You could be on a bus in wherever it may be, you could be in a lovely meditation retreat in Byron Bay, but really what makes it is the people you meet and the people you're thrown in with and that you have these experiences with. 'It really brought it home. It was just such a magical couple of days away from the world. We saw a koala that lives in the forestry around there and there were just these really special quiet moments that felt really magical.'
BBC News
19-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Barbican Centre: New designs revealed as part of £240m refurb
London's Barbican Centre has unveiled new design images as part of its plans to refurbish three of its well-known spaces - the conservatory, lakeside, and proposed upgrades, which include a new water feature, form part of the Centre's wider renewal programme, with construction expected to begin in goal is to complete the works two years ahead of the Barbican's 50th anniversary in an earlier statement, the Grade-II listed cultural destination, which opened in 1982, acknowledged that the building had "deteriorated significantly" over the years. 'Inclusive, sustainable and meaningful' After more than 90% of respondents to the first consultation held earlier this year supported the initial proposal, the designs have since been co-design groups, including people aged 18-30 years old were involved in this update, the Centre plans include works to the lakeside terrace, the foyers being redesigned to be more inclusive and with improved facilities. "We've been incredibly encouraged by the public's enthusiasm for our plans,""These new images reflect a vision for the Barbican Centre that stays true to our unique heritage and bold character while making us an inclusive, sustainable and meaningful place for everyone," Philippa Simpson, Director of Buildings and Renewal said. In December, the City of London Corporation, the Centre's founder and principal funder alongside fundraisers committed £240m to support the first five-year phase of year, the Corporation said the Barbican Centre was in need of £451m worth of essential works based on an estimate from a consultant This is to be spread over the next 20-25 years and includes repairing and replacing infrastructure to meet accessibility and net-zero second round of consultation is set to run until 2 June.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New images revealed of £240 million plans for Barbican makeover
New images of the £240 million planned renewal of the Barbican arts centre were revealed today as consultation on the proposals the entered its second stage. The new CGIs show what the 43 year old Barbican Centre's conservatory, foyers and lakeside areas could look like after the restoration work has been completed. The Barbican's management team said the vision had received strong support in the initial phase of consultation with 90% of respondents reacting positively. Philippa Simpson, director of buildings and renewal, said; 'We've been incredibly encouraged by the public's enthusiasm for our plans. These new images reflect a vision for the Barbican Centre that stays true to our unique heritage and bold character while making us an inclusive, sustainable and meaningful place for everyone.' As part of the design process, the architects and Barbican project team worked with two codesign groups made up of people aged 18-30 years old. Their insights and suggestions also helped inform the ambitious plans. The Grade II-listed Brutalist architectural icon was constructed on London's biggest post-war bombsite and hailed by Queen Elizabeth II at its 1982 opening, as 'one of the wonders of the modern world.' It is one of the UK's top 20 cultural attractions, attracting 1.54 million visitors last year alone. However, after 40 years , the centre is starting to show its age and is in urgent need of upgrade. The first phase of the renewal plan from 2025-30 will deliver: A fully accessible conservatory which will remain open to the public almost every day, with new water feature, and 'theatrical' planting ; a rejuvenated lakeside terrace, with fully functioning fountains, new landscaping, climate-friendly planting, improved seating and lighting; flexible foyers, that will' bring the arts out into the heart of the centre'. The design team delivering the programme are led by architects Allies and Morrison working with Asif Khan Studio and engineers Buro Happold, lighting designers les éclaireurs, inclusive design advisors, Arup, circular economy experts, Reusefully, and landscapers Harris Bugg Studios. The City of London Corporation has committed £191 million to fund 80% of the first phase of works. A major fundraising drive is planned to secure the remaining support needed to fund the full programme. Subject to planning approval, construction is expected to begin in 2027, with the first phase due for completion in 2030, just ahead of the Barbican's 50th anniversary in 2032.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rukmini Maitra's 'Binodiini Ekti Natir Upakhyan' to be premiered at 8th London Bengali Film Festival
Actress Rukmini Maitra-starrer "Binodiini Ekti Natir Upakhyan" helmed by National Award-winning filmmaker Ram Kamal Mukherjee will have its UK premiere on April 25 at the 8th London Bengali Film Festival (LBFF).The premiere of the Bengali biopic, which traces the extraordinary journey of theatre legend Binodini Dasi in late 19th century Bengal, will take place at the BLOC Cinema of Queen Mary University of London, and will be introduced by the director, followed by an engaging Q&A Ram Kamal Mukherjee said: "I am extremely happy and proud to be a part of this prestigious film festival. I am glad that Honourable jury members have considered our magnum opus 'Binodiini Ekti Natir Upakhyan' as part of their eighth edition celebrations at London Bengali Film Festival 2025."He added: "The film depicts the journey of a woman who fought for her dream. Binodini Dasi, portrayed by Rukmini Maitra, deals with the untold saga of a theatre legend who paved the path for aspiring female actors almost 140 years ago."The London Bengali Film Festival 2025 officially launches at the prestigious Barbican Centre,Europe's largest art centre, offering attendees the chance to experience the richness and diversity of global Bengali cinema and conversations at iconic London locations, including the Guildhall, Queen Mary University of London, and the Bank of year's 8th edition of Europe's largest Bengali film festival, running from April 22 to 27, 2025, features six films - four narrative features, one documentary, and one short film in Bengali and English languages (with English subtitles) from Bangladesh, India, and global South Asian diasporic Ali, the Founder & CEO of the London Bengali Film Festival, said: "Mainstream films have a global audience, but global stories also need to be seen by the mainstream audience. The London Bengali Film Festival does exactly that. We believe 'Binodiini Ekti Natir Upakhyan' will resonate deeply with our audience and celebrate the rich tapestry of Bengali cinema."Subidita Bhattacharya, the LBFF Festival Director, added, "We are thrilled to present 'Binodiini Ekti Natir Upakhyan' at this year's film festival. This Bengali masterpiece beautifully captures the essence of theatre and the indomitable spirit of Binodini, a pioneering actress of her time. Through its compelling narrative and stunning visuals, the film offers a profound exploration of art, resilience, and cultural heritage.""Binodiini Ekti Natir Upakhyan" released on January 23. It also stars Kaushik Ganguly, Rahul Bose, Mir Afsar Ali, Chandan Roy Sanyal and Om film narrates the life of the renowned theatre artist Binodini Dasi, celebrated for defying societal norms and conventions, and chronicles her journey from a courtesan to the queen of Bengali theatre, highlighting her struggles, passions, betrayals, and triumphs.
