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Cristiano Ronaldo has been called a genius before. Those dazzling feet down the left-wing had the mark of genius, those knuckleballs free-kicks were the touch of a genius, that goalscoring record is something only a genius could conjure up.

Foo Fighters fans are remembering drummer Taylor Hawkins, who recently died, with footage of his final show with the band at Lollapalooza Argentina.On March 25, the band issued a statement confirming the 50-year-old’s passing. A cause of death was not given.

the Duchess of Cambridge’s beloved nude courts, this season has stonking platform sandals (sans ankle strap for those who don’t like them) and piped loafers – and very fabulous and surprisingly solid-feeling they are too.A stiletto might be more classically elegant, but I challenge anyone to walk 21,000 steps in a pair of stilettos as I did the other day in these babies.Not all platforms deliver all these virtues. If the drop between the heel and the platform is bigger than 60mm, or the sole is narrow, you’re essentially walking in high heels.

Sign of the Times, a 45-year-old vintage business with a bricks and mortar store in Chelsea. “Gen Z and millennials are committed to sustainability. Wearing second-hand clothes is much cooler – it’s seen as savvy, not stingy.”Over the past few years, aware of my carbon footprint, I’ve started buying vintage again.

East London Cloth, believes that the current state of the world is a factor in making us yearn for curtains. “There is a huge comfort in nostalgia,” she says, “and seeing a pair of curtains at the window, bringing warmth and security, fulfils that need.

Covid sceptics to seek freedom from ‘5G, chemtrails, fluoridated water, mandatory vaccinations, and healthcare mandates’, as one promotional video puts it.Since the pandemic began, vaccine refuseniks from everywhere from Germany to Switzerland, Australia and America have moved in their hundreds to this neighbourhood seven miles from Caazapá, a ranching town, where armed guards patrol the commune’s newly built borders. On the African archipelago of Zanzibar, part of Tanzania, another group, Liberty Places, partly funded by British anti-vaccine activist Michael Yeadon, is similarly promising to build a ‘life raft’ community where people disenchanted by coronavirus lockdowns and vaccine requirements can escape the ‘Covid lunacy’ of Europe for a ‘new free life’.Meanwhile, a German doctor is attempting to organise Tanzanian safaris for the Querdenker or ‘lateral thinker’ movement – Germany’s answer to QAnon – while ‘awakened’ Brits have begun seeking to date, share houses and homeschool their children with others who share their beliefs.

the second series of Bridgerton, which launched on Netflix last week, shows just how the early-19th century elites paved the way for the Sloane Rangers who followed in their footsteps.These two fashionable sets may have been separated by 250 years, but each captured a unique moment in history – and style.The Regency, which lasted from 1811 to 1820, was a period of great excitement and social development. It was a time that sprung out of deep unrest – King George III having been deemed too “mad” to rule, and his son (the eventual George IV) stepping in as Regent.

Milldred is my brand of choice today. Focusing only on dungarees, this is a small, emerging company run by Milly Marsden. The attention to design detail and pattern-cutting (both take place in London before the pieces are made in India) set them apart.

Oxford Union Society, has come to propose the motion that ‘This House Has Had Enough of PPE’ (Oxford’s famous course of philosophy, politics and economics). ‘The PPE degree is too powerful and not good enough,’ she proclaims, turning to address an audience attired in black tie.

It’s hard to believe that it’s actually Regina Hall‘s first time going to the Oscars – but that’s absolutely the case!

Bill Maher has Oscar fever, as he admitted at the top of his HBO Real Time on Friday. The malady always makes him think of his mortage. That’s because “it seems to last 30 years and I have a very low interest rate.”

Actress Lake Bell and four-time Grammy Award-winningR&B singer H.E.R.led the celebrities on the red carpet in wearing black at the15th annual Women In Film (WIF) pre-Oscars party in Los Angeles on Friday evening.For the star-studded occasion at the Thompson Hollywood hotel, the 43-year-old star, best known for her web-to-TV series Childrens Hospital, wore a glamorous midi dress with aracy cut-out on her hip and slit up the side.She accessorized the sexy ensemble with multiple silver rings, a pair of open-toe black heels and her light brown hair in loose waves while celebrating the 60 women who have been nominated for an Academy Award this year. Glamorous: Actress Lake Bell and four-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer H.E.R.

A bevy of musicians and stars shared their condolences on Friday following the shocking news of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins' death at age 50.Miley Cyrus announced on Instagram that she would be dedicating her next concert to the drummer, who was found unresponsive in his hotel room in Bogota, Colombia, on Friday night.Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker joined in the somber tributes by sharing a sweet photo of his band meeting up with Hawkins and other Foo Fighters members. Saying goodbye: Miley Cyrus shared a black-and-white snap of the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins shortly after his death was announced on Friday.

She wowed at the Vanity Fair The Future of Hollywood party while rocking a David Koma sheer gown on Thursday night.And one day later, Jenna Dewan was seen rocking a casual look while running errands in Burbank, California.The 41-year-old actress donned a black knitted crop top with matching hued jeans on Friday afternoon. Looking good:She wowed at the Vanity Fair The Future of Hollywood while rocking a Dovid Koma sheer gown.

If you grew up in the late 90s and early 00s, then you'll no doubt remember how iconic The Powerpuff Girls were - and Primark has just brought them back.

The daughter of a soldier killed by a German sniper's bullet in the second World War has admitted seeing the start of work on a local war memorial that will bear his name was an emotional moment.

Pregnant asylum seekers and children have been held alongside violent sex criminals in an immigration detention centre, it has emerged.

Dancing On Ice’s finalists want to take on the show’s professionals in a brand new contest.And they believe this could become “the greatest show on ice”.Ex Strictly dancer Brendan Cole has thrown down the gauntlet to the talented skaters.He wants finalists from past series including his current co-stars Regan Gascoigne and Kimberly Wyatt to take part in a very special edition of the ITV series.And he has pitched the idea of pitting the show’s best celebrity skaters against its pros.Brendan said: “I think it would be quite cool to see ex competitors like us coming back and pairing up as a team and seeing how far you can go against the pros.“It will be interesting to see what choreography you can come up with.“As choreographers we all put our own influence on our routines. We don’t necessarily know the ins and outs about how to get in and out of certain things n the ice but we are all creative.”Asked if they would put Olympic champions and TV judges Torvill and Dean into the pros’ team, he laughed: “No.

Sir Rod Stewart has rescued 16 Ukrainian refugees after he was left heartbroken by their plight amid the Russian onslaught.

A crime gang were locked up yesterday for their part in a sophisticated £500,000 car theft spree.

Taylor Hawkins has died at 50 years old, as confirmed by the band’s rep to Variety. His cause of death is currently unknown but his passing was undeniably unexpected as the Foo Fighters had a number of gigs lined up. They were slated to perform in Bogotá, Colombia, for the Festival Estereo Picnic on Friday, March 25, followed by Lollapalooza Brasil on Sunday. It was also just announced that the Foo Fighters were supposed to perform at the Grammys on April 3.