Captain Dennis Wilson, Normandy veteran whose war poems were ranked alongside Wilfred Owen’s and Siegfried Sassoon’s – obituary

Patti Smith has announced a new book that was inspired by her official Instagram account, A Book Of Days.The book will comprise more than 365 photographs, capturing Smith’s “life on and off the road” over the course of one year. It’s due for release on November 15 via Penguin Random House (pre-order here).Smith, who penned the introduction for A Book Of Days, is set to embark on an accompanying 12-date book tour.

Kanye West has revealed that, should a film based on his life ever be greenlit, he’d want Jamie Foxx to star in the lead role.The controversial rapper touted Foxx as his “pick” for the prospective role – which is, for now at least, purely hypothetical – in a new post on Instagram, asking fans who they wanted to see play West in a “Ye movie”.West called Foxx “one of the greatest geniuses”, but many fans seemed to disagree with his viability for the role – multiple commenters have instead jokingly suggested the likes of Danny DeVito, Danny McBride and Pete Davidson.A post shared by Ye (@kanyewest)Foxx and West have linked up several times in the past, though. Their first collaboration came in 2003, when both artists joined Twista on the single ‘Slow Jamz’.

Yesterday, Britney Spears raised further concerns from fans as she posed nude in numerous snaps on a beach.The 40-year-old didn't shy away from the camera as she strategically covered her private parts, but left very little to the imagination.The popstar appeared to be on a public beach, where people were kayaking in the background.Many of Britney's 41.9 million followers flocked to her post to comment.Mortedellarisata wrote: "I don't think this is appropriate."Alexmac07 commented: "Britney - there’s a lot more of you than your body!"Tammywoods_ added: "Sorry but people need to stop encouraging this kind of craziness from her."Mama_v_95 typed: "Sweetheart you don’t have to pose or post like this."Taramiddleton6 wrote: "Who is taking these pictures of her? There are people playing water sports right behind her! This is so bizarre and unhealthy."Britney's pictures have been criticised by her sons Jayden and Sean in recent weeks.The singer's youngest son recently admitted he hoped his mum would stop posting such seductive pictures on her Instagram.He told The Sun: "It’s like almost as if she has to put something on Instagram to get attention.“This has gone on for years and years and years, and there’s a high chance that this is never going to really stop, but I’m hoping for me, maybe she will.”Britney's estranged relationship with her sons, who she shares with ex Kevin Ferderline, has been widely known.In the same interview, her boys offered an olive branch to be close again.“I love you a lot and I hope for the best for you.“Maybe one day we can sit down and talk again and have a normal conversation," Jayden said in a plea to his mum.More to follow...

Cate Blanchett is opening up about her take on method acting, especially when it came to her new film, TÁR.

A Los Angeles security guard is speaking out about California's homeless crisis after he lost his finger during a stabbing attack by a homeless man in Venice last year. Tariq Ali – who also goes by T – approached a drunk homeless man on June 3, 2021 after noticing the man loiter near a school. Ali immediately recognized the man, who frequented the area and was asked to leave before.

October was first declared as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989.Since then, people have used October as a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and give a voice to the many victims.Following with that trend, singer Ashanti took to Instagram to pay tribute to her sister, Kenashia Douglas, who escaped a violent relationship in 2020, but not before suffering bloody injuries at the hands of her abuser. Courageous: Singer Ashanti paid tribute to her sister Kenashia Douglas (pictured), who escaped a violent relationship in 2020, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness MonthAs part of her tribute, which aims to help others going through a similar situation, the singer and actress (born Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas) shared a series of horrific photos taken of Kenashia's bruised and battered body, including very graphic images.The cover image shows her leaning back in a bed with a severely bruised left eye, which was followed by images of serious bruising legs and arms.

Whitney Rose revealed she suffered abuse as a child and blocked memories of her youth for years on Wednesday's episode of The Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City.The 36-year-old reality star broke down crying when she told her husband Justin about a phone call from her half brother that triggered her to remember parts of her painful past.'It's so f***ed up,' Whitney said. 'Do you still love me?' Blocked memories: Whitney Rose revealed she suffered abuse as a child and blocked memories of her youth for years on Wednesday's episode of The Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City'Of course I do, babe,' Justin said.'There is a trauma hidden deep inside of me,' Whitney said.

PHOENIX, AZ – A photographer who was contracted to take school pictures at an Arizona elementary school has been accused of sex crimes against minors, officials say. The contractor, who has not been identified or charged, was on the campus of Freedom Elementary School in Buckeye, according to the school district's superintendent. Officials were made aware of the accusations after an individual reached out to Buckeye Police Department on September 2 – the same day that picture day was held at the Phoenix-area elementary school.

Ben Affleck has some good news to celebrate after selling his Pacific Palisades bachelor pad with almost $10million profit.RELATED: Jennifer Lopez's $97million property portfolio is out of this worldThe actor listed his traditional-style home on the market for $29.995million in August, following his wedding to Jennifer Lopez, and it has now sold for $28.5million, making it the third highest this year in the exclusive neighbourhood.WATCH: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's love storyThe Good Will Hunting star bought the estate for $19million following his divorce from Jennifer Garner in 2018. It is located just a mile away from where his ex-wife lives with their three children – Violet, Seraphina and Samuel - and boasts 13,500 square feet of living space, featuring everything from a climate-controlled wine cellar and gym to a wellness room and home cinema.MORE: Inside Jennifer Lopez's home life with Ben AffleckMeanwhile, in the garden, there is a spacious lawn, a swimming pool with slide, an outdoor kitchen and poolside guest house complete with its own kitchenette and a bathroom, so it is easy to see why it sold so quickly.

Martin Lewis, 50, as she admitted she regularly checks up on him, particularly with the nation's current financial pressure. As well as giving his advice to viewers on his show, he answers queries on ITV shows such as Good Morning Britain and This Morning.The presenter, who has partnered with Actimel this Autumn, praised the financial adviser for his work ethic and supporting her and others.She said: "That guy works so hard, we have such a good relationship."We try and meet for dinner about three times year because he is just so busy."He works tirelessly, he takes it on, he really really does.

Back in the Noughties, when it came to British girl groups, there were only two that mattered - Girls Aloud and Sugababes. There was room for both: Girls Aloud were neon-bright, quirky and reckless, while Sugababes offered something moodier, often R&B-tinged and killer harmonies. 

Loved-up Brooke Vincent has confessed she almost married her footballer fiancé Kean Bryan in secret in Santorini in June. The former Coronation Street star had only been engaged a month when she suggested they tie the knot in a Greek hotel chapel while on a romantic holiday for her 30th birthday.

Emmerdale finally revealed Mackenzie Boyd's lover on Wednesday night after weeks of speculation with the mystery woman later dropping a huge bombshell. During the latest instalment, Mackenzie decided to meet up with his lover after she had been bombarding him with calls since their night of passion.

Kylie Jenner has rarely shown off her baby son, whose name is still a mystery, so fans were clearly delighted on Wednesday when she shared several photos of them together.MORE: Inside the Kardashian-Jenners' jaw-dropping houses – Kylie, Kim, Kris and moreIn the pictures, the beauty mogul can be seen looking stunning poolside in a black bikini with her son lying flat on a sunbed, in between her legs.WATCH: Kylie Jenner talks postpartum struggleAnother adorable photo sees big sister Stormi matching her brother in the same trainers.SEE: Kylie Jenner's Paris Fashion Week wardrobe: an exact rundown of her most glam SS23 looksREAD: 15 times the Kardashians slayed Halloween with the most epic costumesOne of the snaps also shows the sweet welcome banner that her kids had prepared to celebrate her return to Los Angeles after spending a week in Paris for Fashion Week. Kylie and her son enjoyed some time by the poolHer sweet post comes on the same day that a TikToker seemed to reveal her son's possible name, which was initially announced as Wolf Webster following his birth in February, but later changed."So I was online looking up trademarks, and I found Kylie's," TikTok user juulsxoxo says in a video that has since gone viral.

Jared Leto is set to star in film about the acclaimed fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld with Leto co-producing with Lagerfeld’s House of Karl Lagerfeld. Leto will produce alongside his partner, Emma Ludbrook, through their production company Paradox.

Sofia Richie looked comfortable in a t-shirt and athletic shorts while in Beverly Hills on Wednesday. The 24-year-old socialite donned a slate blue shirt which read 'Los Angeles is a Myth' across the front. She added a pair of black athletic shorts which ended in the middle of her thighs.  Comfy: Sofia Richie looked comfortable in a T-shirt and athletic shorts while in Beverly Hills on WednesdayRichie pulled a pink baseball cap with a large symbol centered directly in the cap's center.  She held a brown leather bag slung over her right shoulder. Her hair was pulled back in a messy ponytail which seemed pinned up directly behind her head.  'Myth': The 24-year-old socialite donned a slate blue shirt which read 'Los Angeles is a Myth' across the front Alone: The Los Angeles native was spotted alone on the sunny weekday afternoon, without her soon-to-be husband Elliot GraingeThe Los Angeles native was spotted alone on the sunny weekday afternoon, without her soon-to-be husband Elliot Grainge. The future bride is said to be planning to wed the hunky Englishman 'next year' after he popped the question on April 20. 'They started wedding planning and looking at locations,' an insider told Us Weekly last month. 'She couldn't be happier that she found "The One." A lot of work will go into making it her dream wedding.'  'They started looking at locations': The bride-to-be is said to be planning to wed the 28-year-old Englishman 'next year' after he popped the question on April 20 (pictured)  Exes: Grainge is Richie's first public romance since splitting from Cha Cha Matcha founder Matthew Morton in December 2020 and The Kardashians star Scott Disick (L) in August 2020 Sofia has been dating Elliot - whose father is Universal Music

Alessandra Ambrosio looked leggy while stepping out in Brentwood with her beau Richard Lee on Wednesday. The 41-year-old Brazilian model showed off her long legs in a short, frayed denim skirt. She added a long sleeve black shirt to the ensemble. She rolled the sleeves up to her elbows.  Leggy: Alessandra Ambrosio looked leggy while stepping out in Brentwood with her beau Richard Lee on WednesdayThe former Victoria's Secret model carried a big black and white beach bag over her right shoulder.  Her better half, 57, wore a long sleeve dark blue shirt which matched his backwards baseball cap. He wore multicolored swim trunks which ended just above his knees.  Denim: The 41-year-old Brazilian model showed off her long legs in a short, frayed denim skirt Sunny: The pair have enjoyed quite a few beach days in recent weeks including one this past weekend (pictured January 2022)The pair have enjoyed quite a few beach days in recent weeks including one this past weekend. Lee and Ambrosio took part in a classic game of beach volleyball. During a brief pause in the game, the beauty was pictured jumping into the arms of her boyfriend and the two lovebirds shared a romantic kiss. The couple were first linked last year in February after being spotted on a romantic dinner date.  Former relationship: Alessandra was in a previous relationship with businessman, Jamie Mazur.

Kourtney Kardashian sounded as if her former partner Scott Disick's role on The Kardashians is up in the air in a new interview.Kourtney, 43, claimed that she had 'no idea' if her ex, 39, would continue to make appearances on the show during her chat on Tuesday's episode of the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast.'I literally don’t know,' she reiterated when asked if the Talentless founder would be back for more. Kourtney Kardashian, 43, claimed she had 'no idea' whether her ex Scott Disick, 39, would make any appearances on season two of The Kardashians while speaking on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast on TuesdayThe first season of the Keeping Up With The Kardashians sequel series The Kardashians highlighted Scott's seeming jealousy over Kourtney's joyous relationship with her future husband Travis Barker.Scott's sour mood also contributed to strained relationships with her family members, whom he had previously stayed on friendly terms with after their 2015 separation.  Although the exes at one time considered getting engaged, they ultimately opted not too prior to their final split.During her podcast interview, Kourtney shared how upset she was that Kardashians producers made Scott's issues with her new relationship so prominent.'I was upset that they chose to take my fairy tale and include that part of it,' she admitted.

Emma Roberts has landed a new modeling job.The 31-year-old actress niece of 54-year-old Julia Roberts is now the face of the footwear brand Crown Vintage as she stunned in a collection of new images for the company.'I gravitated to Crown Vintage brand because it embraces and encourages individuality,' said the Scream Queens star. 'I live in the shoes, everything from loafers to boots.