Latitude boss says festival is 'close to being the safest place in England today' as thousands head to event

Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram on Sunday to thank her NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the league for commemorating her late husband Kobe Bryant with a trophy named in his honor.'Thank you Adam Silver and the @nba [heart emoji] #TheKobeBryantTrophy ~ All Star Game MVP #1,' Vanessa, 39, wrote in the caption of the shot, which includes multiple shots of the trophy and a letter Silver wrote addressed to her and her daughters.The letter from Silver read: 'Enclosed is the newly designed Kobe Bryant trophy which will be awarded annually to the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player. The trophy is a tribute to Kobe’s legendary career that set records and inspired generations of basketball fans.

Cindy Crawford took to Instagram on Sunday to thank her admirers for their birthday wishes as she turned 56.The longtime supermodel shared a post with two flashing photos of her sitting at a table with a birthday cake.The ageless beauty showed off her stunning looks in a sleeveless black top as she held a small sparkler and wrote in the caption: 'Thank you for all the birthday love.' Birthday girl: Cindy Crawford took to Instagram on Sunday to thank her admirers for their birthday wishes as she turned 56Crawford, who's married to Rande Gerber, wore her luscious brunette locks in her signature blowout style.Her tresses were parted on the side and voluminous as she posed for the celebratory images. Behind her were purple balloons and a metallic 'C' balloon to honor the birthday girl.The small cake had several golden candles and a 'Happy Birthday' topper.

Five-time Emmy nominee Matthew Perry won't 'sugarcoat the tougher times that he went through' with his Friends castmates in his upcoming memoir, which hits shelves on November 1.The Massachusetts-born, Ottawa-raised 52-year-old was paid in the 'mid-seven-figures' to pen the 256-page tell-all titled Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing - according to Deadline.'He'll delve into his addictions, of course, plus clear up rumors about his feelings for the Friends co-stars,' a source told Us Weekly on Sunday. Hitting shelves on November 1! Five-time Emmy nominee Matthew Perry (2-L) won't 'sugarcoat the tougher times that he went through' with his Friends castmates in his upcoming memoir'It wasn't always a bed of roses for Matthew on and off the Friends set.

British music entrepreneur and YouTube star Jamal Edwards has died at the young age of 31.

Sam Waterston had some hesitation in returning for the new revival of Law & Order.

but his cause of death has not yet been confirmed.The entrepreneur, author and director – who worked with Ed Sheeran and Jessie J in the past – was awarded an MBE for his services to music in 2014.He also became an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust, a youth charity run by the Prince of Wales which helps young people set up their own companies.The late star was born in Luton in 1990, to mother Brenda Edwards. As a child, he was introduced to stage school by his mother, who came to fame while taking part season four of the X Factor.He originally attended Acton High School, before moving on to Ealing College to continue his studies.During his school years, he began rapping and posting the videos on YouTube, which would eventually become his business and the beginnings of SBTV, aka SmokeyBarz TV.Leaving school, Edwards got a job in retail but continued to work on videos avidly, eventually making the move to producing clips full time.

Demi Burnett is speaking out after a psychological evaluation revealed that she’s autistic.

And to think it all started with a Pitchfork Review. After British animated piglet/musician extraordinaire Peppa Pig’s debut album edged out Kanye West‘s astronomically-hyped epic Donda as their preferred album, 6.5 to 6.0, fans gleefully memed the decision. In the reviews (written by Peyton Thomas and Dylan Green, respectively) Pitchfork called Peppa’s album “charming,” while noting Kanye’s album was “barely finished” and came with “a lot of baggage.”

On Sunday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported 58 new deaths from Covid-19, along with 2,780 new positive cases.

Natasha Bure is stepping into her mom, Candace Cameron Bure‘s shoes for an all new Aurora Teagarden movie on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

dog who has an "XL body and XXXL" received an outpouring of love online for its uniquely sized appearance. Gus, a 95lb American Bulldog, had been shared to a Reddit page called "What's Wrong With Your Dog " where he can be seen resting his notably larger head on his foster dad in an adorable pooch snap.

Ariana Grande is going to be playing Glinda in the movie version of Wicked and she took the time to see the musical again on Broadway this weekend!

coronavirus pandemic actually brought them closer than ever before.For the first time in around three decades, the couple were able to sit down at the table to eat dinner together.Speaking on the Graham Norton Show, Helen said: "For the first time in 30 odd years of marriage we sat at the table opposite each other and had dinner together every night for six months."It was fantastic, brilliant."She was there to promote her new film The Duke, where she portrays Dorothy Bunton.The comedy-drama, which is set in 1961, follows 60-year-old taxi driver Kempton Bunton, played by Jim Broadbent, who steals Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London.He sends ransom notes saying that he will return the painting if the government invests more in care for the elderly.It is the final film from director Roger Michell, who died last September.She told the audience: "I swore to myself that I would never play a character that is described as the long-suffering, but she is, and she is a great character."Helen added: "This turned out to be Roger Michell's last film."He was a great film director and I think it is wonderful to have this as his last because it is very funny, but at the same time it has great emotional depth."Speaking to Radio Times about her role in the film, she admitted it might help her "break free" from the casting chains of 2006 film The Queen; a character she has been tied to ever since.And Dorothy's drab, worn-down essence is a far cry from Her Majesty.Mirren appeared as Queen Elizabeth II, in an iconic performance that won her an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA and a SAG Award, among others./latest/queenThe film follows the Royal Family as they try and deal with the series of events that

MUSIC mogul and entrepreneur Jamal Edwards has died at the age of 31. Tributes have poured in for the music industry pioneer, DJ, and founder of SBTV - who helped launch Ed Sheeran and Jessie J to global fame.

RYAN Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh have revealed the gender of their second baby. The loved-up couple have announced that their baby - due in spring - will be a girl.

DANCING ON ICE viewers accused the show of being a fix after guest judge Arlene Phillips gave pal Brendan Cole a high score. Brendan's routine on the musical week special saw him partner with Brendyn Hatfield while regular partner Vanessa Bauer recovers from covid. Brendan and Brendyn performed on the ice rink to Beggin' from Jersey Boys.

CORONATION Street star Alexandra Mardell has thrown a huge bash as she prepares to leave the soap. Alexandra, 28, who plays barmaid Emma Brooker, will remain on screen until April but is thought to have already filmed her final scenes.

Wolf Alice played their first post-lockdown festival show at Latitude tonight (July 23).The London band showcased a host tracks from their recent album ‘Blue Weekend’ during their headline slot at Henham Park, which came a day after it was nominated for the 2021 Mercury Prize.The 35,000-capacity event, which runs until Sunday (July 25), will also see fellow headliners Bastille, Bombay Bicycle Club and The Chemical Brothers perform.Fans have taken to social media to react and post clips from Wolf Alice’s headline set.

Latitude festival will be able to get their second dose of the coronavirus vaccine at a medical bus parked on site.Those who are yet to receive their second dose of the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccine will be able to drop in for a jab provided they have waited eight weeks since their first.The bus in the Village area is open until Sunday (July 25).

Latitude Festival, the UK’s first major festival to be held following ‘freedom day’.The 35,000-capacity event, set to be headlined by Bastille, Bombay Bicycle Club, Wolf Alice and The Chemical Brothers, had already been given the green light before the lifting of COVID restrictions as festival organiser Melvin Benn announced in June it was part of the government’s Event Research Programme (ERP).In order to gain entry to the festival, which runs until Sunday (July 25), ticketholders will be asked for proof of a negative lateral flow test taken within 48 hours of arrival at the festival, or proof of full vaccination with the second dose having been received at least 14 days prior to the first day of attending the festival. As a test event, it

Today is a day that will go down in history, as it's the first time a festival has gone ahead since the coronavirus pandemic brought the events industry to a halt.