Brits want simpler 'Good Life' and connection to nature after lockdown ends

Three days after it made the unprecedented decision to close all its cinemas in the U.K. and Ireland, Cineworld — the U.K.'s largest exhibitor and the second-biggest cinema chain internationally — has begun laying off staff.

BRISBANE - Australia’s once-thriving live entertainment sector has gone painfully quiet.As the country’s borders effectively close, and new directives are activated to limit the numbers of gatherings and ensure Australians keep their distance, the threat of COVID-19 has paralysed the live economy.It’s tough out there as thousands of artists and industry professionals face a prolonged period without work.On Thursday, the nation’s arts ministers met for a virtual powwow on how to tackle the “unprecedented and evolving” situation.A communiqué circulated after the gathering of federal and state players recognized the arts “integral economic and social role” of Australia’s arts landscape, and the devastating effects coronavirus has had on the

BRISBANE - Australia’s once-thriving live entertainment sector has gone painfully quiet.

coronavirus crisis – before the government stepped in with a  £1.57billion arts bailout.Last night, the UK government revealed plans for an unprecedented cash injection to help the arts, culture and heritage industries “weather the impact of coronavirus” – providing music venues, independent cinemas, museums, galleries, theatres and heritage sites with emergency grants and loans.After COVID-19 restrictions first forced venues to close, the MVT launched the Save Our Venues campaign with a crowdfunding bid to prevent 556 independent UK venues from being lost forever.

THE Faceless Men were among the most mysterious factions in Game of Thrones – but fans have noticed something amiss with their strict code. The master assassins, known for their shape-shifting prowess, were headed up by Jaqen H’ghar, played by Tom Wlaschiha.

Did you know Gigi Hadid lived on a farm? Or rather, that her mom, Yolanda Hadid, lived on a farm, but Gigi also spent a lot of time there? I, personally, didn't know any such thing, but now I do! And I'm upsettingly jealous!

No one likes to be cheated on, but sadly, it’s one of those horrible things that occurs on a daily basis.

In the interview that appears in Harper's Bazaar magazine, Gigi revealed several unknown facts of her life. Among interesting things her fans got to know is that the highflying model actually prefers rural tranquillity over life in the fast lane of the big cities.

An inspiring teen from Jamaica wowed the judges during the latest instalment of “American Idol”.

Lady Gaga is baring everything on the cover of Paper magazine’s newest issue!

Brad Pitt, 56, and Alia Shawkat, 30, are just friends, but they’ve certainly been spending quite a bit of time together lately! A new photo — WHICH YOU CAN SEE HERE — shows the duo hanging out at In-N-Out on March 8, which was the day after that they attended a concert together in Los Angeles. The famous pair blended right in as they order burgers at In-N-Out, but one fan noticed who they were and snapped a photo. Although the picture is taken from behind, Brad is wearing the same brown hat that he was photographed in the evening before, and a second photo showed Alia from a side angle.

The piano was designed by 1960s art collective BEV.

The Kray twins put a voodoo curse on Beatles manager Brian Epstein, their old publicist has claimed.

Six Nations rugby, Premier League and EFL football and England's cricket tour of Sri Lanka are among the most high-profile events called off due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Irina Shayk was recently spotted grabbing lunch with ex Bradley Cooper.But the Russian model has mastered the art of single life since their split back in June of last year.She rocked a cool look in a black leather motorcycle jacket Friday as she stepped out in New York City. Leather queen: Irina Shayk rocked a cool look in a black leather motorcycle jacket Friday as she stepped out in New York CityThe 34-year-old complemented the coat with a pink sweatshirt and a pair of skintight black leggings.She finished the look with some thin black sunglasses, a silver necklace and a pair of black rubber Christian Dior combat boots.

A new £5million woodland theme park is opening in the UK this year, and it's a far cry from the usual offering of junk food, rollercoasters with long queues and hefty ticket prices.

Niall Horan has dropped his new album Heartbreak Weather!

Keanu Reeves’ stunned the world when he went public with his romantic relationship with longtime companion Alexandra Grant. But the visual artist revealed that her own inner circle was also shocked by the news.

Willow Smith is taking her trademark transparency about her life to the next level with an unprecedented 24-hour art installation. The regular “Red Table Talk” co-host has been candid about her struggles with anxiety in the past.

Three Salford based arts organisations are among the 35 to benefit from the £8.6 million arts, culture and creativity fund from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

Alexandra Grant isn’t trying to look like anyone but herself.