Bride 'horrified' after finding out what happened to her ring before the wedding

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced results for its annual board of governors election, to record diversity and gender inclusion.The number of female Academy governors has increased from 25 to 26, the Academy said in a Wednesday announcement, and people of color increases from 11 to 12, including the three governors-at-large.Additions to the board include filmmaker Ava DuVernay, who was elected for the first time to head the directors branch.Read the results:First-time governors: Debra Zane, Casting Directors BranchAva DuVernay, Directors BranchStephen Rivkin, Film Editors BranchLinda Flowers, Makeup Artists and Hairstylists BranchLynette Howell Taylor, Producers BranchRob Bredow,

Amanda Knox while she was in an Italian prison for the murder of British student Meridith Kercher has come forward after she mentioned him in a recent podcast.Last week we told how American Amanda revealed she had received a letter from a Scottish man while she was serving time in Perugia Prison and had been 'touched' by what he wrote.Chatting to Motherwell-based podcaster Derek Watson, the 33-year-old said: "I received a letter from someone in Scotland and if that person is listening right now, I love you."Letters of support to say you're not forgotten are one of the biggest things when you're in prison."You feel forgotten, you've literally been taken from the world and that was very, very encouraging."But Amanda, who was sentenced to 26

London's landmarks will be urgently reviewed after protesters tore down a statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol in a bid to ensure they reflect the capital's diversity.

Mark Opitz has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours List, announced Monday (June 8).The Queenslander was feted for his service to the performing arts, particularly to music production, and is one of 933 Australians honored for their outstanding achievement.Opitz is among the very best in the business, having produced albums for a string of ARIA Hall of Fame-inducted artists including INXS, Cold Chisel, AC/DC and The Divinyls.During the '90s, Optiz served with Warner Music as head of A&R and, later, joined the executive team at Michael Gudinski’s Mushroom Group, where he was responsible for overseeing Australian artists’ music projects.Opitz also had a productive stint oversees, during which

pub sign deemed racist by thousands will be removed "with immediate effect". The Green Man and Black's Head Inn in Ashbourne, Derbyshire has been part of the market town's scenery since the 18th century.

Conor McGregor's latest 'retirement' has been met with widespread cynicism - and one fellow fighter believes it is simply a negotiating tactic.

Shawn Mendes spread some inspiration during Sunday’s “Dear Class of 2020”.

Conor McGregor has announced his retirement from MMA, with the former two-weight UFC champion declaring: 'What a ride it's been'.

J. Kim Murphy editorProtesters gathered on Friday at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to support the Black Lives Matter movement.The protest comes one day after David Oyelowo, who starred in the 2014 best picture nominee “Selma” as Dr.

A PERFORMING arts school set up by Corrie’s Jack P. Shepherd has slipped into the red.

The sketch comedy TV show Astronomy Club has been cancelled after only one season on Netflix.

A Paisley man has been left with horrific injuries after he was savagely beaten by a gang of thugs.

Emma Watson is speaking out.

John McCormack, who nurtured emerging writers, directors, actors and designers on the New York not-for-profit theater scene for nearly four decades, has died. He was 61.

Lincoln Center artistic director Jane Moss is departing on Aug. 1 after 27 years, leaving the performing arts center without a key leader while it remains shut due to the coronavirus pandemic.

During a radio conversation with Alan Titchmarsh this week, the Prince of Wales reflected on his love of classical music, and spoke of how he was introduced to the performing arts at a young age by his grandmother, the Queen Mother. "My grandmother used to play quite a bit of music, so I would hear something there," Prince Charles said.

Grimes and Elon Musk left fans perplexed earlier this month when they revealed they named their newborn son X Æ A-12. The pair was inundated with questions regarding the pronunciation and meaning behind the unconventional moniker, which ended up being slightly changed after his birth.

Grimes announced the birth of her first child earlier this month with her billionaire boyfriend Elon Musk.And the Canadian artist gave her firstborn son quite the unusual name, befitting his eccentric family.She recently revealed her nickname for baby X Æ A-12, and it's much easier to pronounce than his real name, which had to be slightly changed for the birth certificate. Little X: Grimesrecently revealed her nickname for baby X Æ A-12, and it's much easier to pronounce than his real nameThe 32-year-old told Bloomberg while promoting her upcoming art show that she calls her son 'Little X' for short.She recently had the name changed toX AE A-Xii for the birth certificate, which was obtained by The Blast.

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Grimes is selling her soul for a whooping $10 million (£8.1million).

The Princess' wedding might have been postponed due to Covid-19, but her choice of tiaras remains - we look at the runners and riders