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Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
BBC documentary to tell story of Kim Kardashian robbery in Paris
A trial found eight people guilty of robbing the US star of millions of pounds worth of jewellery at gunpoint during the 2016 Paris Fashion Week. With interviews from friends, family, police officers and journalists who followed the case, The Kim Kardashian Diamond Heist will share new information about what happened leading up to the trial where she faced the robbers in court. Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint (Doug Peters/PA) Nasfim Haque, head of content at BBC Three, said: 'This documentary offers an insight into one of the most-publicised celebrity crimes of our time, committed on one of the most famous women on the planet, which will delve into the facts behind the gossip and explore the price of fame in the digital age.' Produced by Firecracker Films, the 45-minute documentary will also share the impact the robbery has had on the star. Sam Emmery, creative director at Firecracker, said: 'This is one of the most high-profile robberies of the digital age, with social media said to have played a part in the heist. 'The film is an opportunity to show how the perpetrators were eventually brought to justice and the lasting impact the ordeal had on its victim, Kim Kardashian.' The Kim Kardashian Diamond Heist will share new information about what happened leading up to the trial (Doug Peters/PA) The media personality is best known for starring in the reality TV series Keeping Up With The Kardashians, which followed the lives of the Kardashian family. She is also known for being the co-founder of the shapewear clothing and underwear brand Skims, which is set to open its first UK store in London's Regent Street after signing a deal with the Crown Estate. Since launching in 2019, the brand has partnered with an array of celebrities including Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Usher and Jude Bellingham for advertising campaigns. The Kim Kardashian Diamond Heist will air on BBC Three and BBC One later this month and will also be available on BBC iPlayer.
South Wales Argus
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
BBC documentary to tell story of Kim Kardashian robbery in Paris
A trial found eight people guilty of robbing the US star of millions of pounds worth of jewellery at gunpoint during the 2016 Paris Fashion Week. With interviews from friends, family, police officers and journalists who followed the case, The Kim Kardashian Diamond Heist will share new information about what happened leading up to the trial where she faced the robbers in court. Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint (Doug Peters/PA) Nasfim Haque, head of content at BBC Three, said: 'This documentary offers an insight into one of the most-publicised celebrity crimes of our time, committed on one of the most famous women on the planet, which will delve into the facts behind the gossip and explore the price of fame in the digital age.' Produced by Firecracker Films, the 45-minute documentary will also share the impact the robbery has had on the star. Sam Emmery, creative director at Firecracker, said: 'This is one of the most high-profile robberies of the digital age, with social media said to have played a part in the heist. 'The film is an opportunity to show how the perpetrators were eventually brought to justice and the lasting impact the ordeal had on its victim, Kim Kardashian.' The Kim Kardashian Diamond Heist will share new information about what happened leading up to the trial (Doug Peters/PA) The media personality is best known for starring in the reality TV series Keeping Up With The Kardashians, which followed the lives of the Kardashian family. She is also known for being the co-founder of the shapewear clothing and underwear brand Skims, which is set to open its first UK store in London's Regent Street after signing a deal with the Crown Estate. Since launching in 2019, the brand has partnered with an array of celebrities including Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Usher and Jude Bellingham for advertising campaigns. The Kim Kardashian Diamond Heist will air on BBC Three and BBC One later this month and will also be available on BBC iPlayer.
Glasgow Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
U2's Bono calls to ‘stop war' as band perform Sunday Bloody Sunday at The Ivors
The performance came as the group became the first Irish songwriters to be awarded an academy fellowship at the 70th year of the awards ceremony, hosted at London's Grosvenor House on Thursday. Accepting the award from pop star Ed Sheeran, the group members each received an award with Bono – whose real name is Paul David Hewson – making a call for peace. Bono during a photocall for Bono: Stories of Surrender at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. (Doug Peters/PA) While the singer made his acceptance speech, The Edge, real name Daniel Evans, began to strum the chords of their war song Sunday Bloody Sunday. The song references the 1972 Bloody Sunday shootings in Londonderry, where members of the British army's Parachute Regiment opened fire at civil rights demonstrators. He said: 'I used to introduce this next song by explaining that it wasn't a rebel song. 'It was because believing in the possibilities of peace was, then and is now a rebellious act, and some would say a ridiculous one, to believe peace was attainable between your country and ours, between our country and itself was a ridiculous idea that we're pleased we hold on to very tightly right now. Bono during a photocall for Bono: Stories of Surrender at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. (Doug Peters/PA) 'Peace creates possibilities in the most intractable situations. Lord knows, there's a few of them out there right now. 'Hamas release the hostages. Stop war. Israel be released from Benjamin Netanyahu. 'All of you protect our aid workers, they are the best of us.' The group ended the evening with a performance of their 1988 song Angel Of Harlem. Hosted by The Ivors Academy, the award ceremony aims to recognise and celebrate 'exceptional achievements in songwriting and screen composing'. Pop star Robbie Williams took home the Icon Award at the songwriting award ceremony, describing it as a 'beautiful thing to be given'. He told PA news agency: 'It feels all sorts of different things. It feels uneasy to receive, to be bestowed a 'we love you' or 'we like you'. I don't think that artists, singers, actors, I don't think it sits very well with them, unless you're a complete egomaniac and a narcissist, in which case you already think that and know that. 'It's a beautiful thing to be given.' The singer is due to release a new album, Britpop, in the autumn and is due to start his UK, Ireland and European tour on May 31 in Edinburgh. Speaking about the new album, he said: 'They (fans) can expect high octane guitars, at least for a few releases, until I jump back into pop, because we all get scared. 'The new music video features me being punkish. I hope people like it.'
Western Telegraph
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
U2's Bono calls to ‘stop war' as band perform Sunday Bloody Sunday at The Ivors
The performance came as the group became the first Irish songwriters to be awarded an academy fellowship at the 70th year of the awards ceremony, hosted at London's Grosvenor House on Thursday. Accepting the award from pop star Ed Sheeran, the group members each received an award with Bono – whose real name is Paul David Hewson – making a call for peace. Bono during a photocall for Bono: Stories of Surrender at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. (Doug Peters/PA) While the singer made his acceptance speech, The Edge, real name Daniel Evans, began to strum the chords of their war song Sunday Bloody Sunday. The song references the 1972 Bloody Sunday shootings in Londonderry, where members of the British army's Parachute Regiment opened fire at civil rights demonstrators. He said: 'I used to introduce this next song by explaining that it wasn't a rebel song. 'It was because believing in the possibilities of peace was, then and is now a rebellious act, and some would say a ridiculous one, to believe peace was attainable between your country and ours, between our country and itself was a ridiculous idea that we're pleased we hold on to very tightly right now. Bono during a photocall for Bono: Stories of Surrender at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. (Doug Peters/PA) 'Peace creates possibilities in the most intractable situations. Lord knows, there's a few of them out there right now. 'Hamas release the hostages. Stop war. Israel be released from Benjamin Netanyahu. 'All of you protect our aid workers, they are the best of us.' The group ended the evening with a performance of their 1988 song Angel Of Harlem. Hosted by The Ivors Academy, the award ceremony aims to recognise and celebrate 'exceptional achievements in songwriting and screen composing'.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Abilene Chamber of Commerce salutes small business
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – This week marks a week of national recognition with the annual Celebrating Small Business Week, and the Abilene Chamber of Commerce held a special luncheon to honor our Big Country small businesses. Since 1963, our country has set aside one week a year to honor and celebrate small businesses all across America. As part of that annual tradition, the Abilene Chamber of Commerce held their Salute to Small Business Luncheon where dozens of area small businesses and local leaders gathered to honor and recognize these businesses for their service to the community. Abilene Chamber of Commerce President Doug Peters expands on why they feel it is important to recognize these unique businesses. 'They are the catalyst for helping to drive what is good about our country. There's something special that exists in an entrepreneur and a small business owner that most people just don't have. It's a spirit, and it's really fun to help celebrate that among the people who helped drive this economy,' Peters explains. The Abilene Chamber received nearly 200 nominations this year for a variety of small business award categories. These categories included the Community Investment Award which went to Potosi Live, Family-Owned Business of the Year, which goes to Gary's Floral Gallery and the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award was bestowed to Dr. Jodi Hierholzer of Body Worx PT & Performance. One stand-out award recipient came when the Abilene Flying Bison baseball team was awarded New Business of the Year, and Flying Bison General Manager John Stark expressed how their fans are the ones that made this honor possible. 'We call all of our fans the Flying Faithful. One of the things that make us unique is that we are, you know, we are so community driven. It's what drives us every day. We are just extremely proud to be able to win this award,' Stark says. The Flying Bison ironically earned a trophy that reflects the team perfectly with the chambers 'Bison Award', with Doug Peters of the Abilene Chamber explaining the deeper representation of this award as it relates to these small businesses. 'It's so classic because it ties so well to our community,' Peters explains. 'The bison is an animal that will run toward a storm. It doesn't turn and run away from it. And when you think about that entrepreneurial spirit that exists in so many of our small business owners, that's what they do. They don't take the easy way out.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KTAB -
