Reading and Leeds Festival 2021 confirmed as government announces lockdown exit

Leonardo DiCaprio has donated to humanitarian organizations supporting Ukraine, though an earlier widely circulated report was inaccurate. In recent days, reports have circulated online that DiCaprio donated $10 million to an organization to benefit Ukraine, which those reports said was his grandmother's native country.  Neither the donation nor DiCaprio's heritage was accurate, a person close to the actor said on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly about the matter.

Emily Atack stunned her followers as morphed into Katy Perry this week.

Ukrainians fleeing their war-torn country could finally get easier access to the UK from next week.

A company heading up the regeneration of Droylsden has outlined its vision for how the town’s shopping centre can succeed – and it’s not through becoming dominated by bars.

A historic clock tower at a former Diggle pallet works is to be repaired, town hall chiefs have agreed.

Emmerdale fans are rightly confused by many things when it comes to Meena Jutla as the evil nurse continues to dominate the soap while behind bars.

Sunmi has opened up about her struggle with mental health, and how her recent single ‘Oh Sorry Ya’ reflects it.The K-pop idol had touched on her personal battle with mental illness on the latest episode of the Spotify: Mic Check podcast, in light of the release of her new track. Sunmi was previously revealed to have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder in 2020, as archived by Soompi.On the latest episode of “Spotify: Mic Check,” @miyaohyeah takes us on a journey of her life—from when she left her home at 13 to when she joined (and left) Wonder Girls to when she eventually became a solo artist.

Joaquin Phoenix has proved once again he’s a master of his craft as he cut a very noble figure in character as Napoleon Bonaparte for the first time for Sir Ridley Scott’s forthcoming epic film.The actor had every air and grace about him as he transformed into the French leader for his new film, which is set for release next year – and safe to say, he couldn’t have come further from his Joker days.Pictured on set in South East London, as Greenwich was transformed into 18th century France, Joaquin looked completely the part in navy military regalia, complete with golden trimming.The 47-year-old, who measures a little taller at five foot eight than the famously diminutive Napoleon was believed to be, looked a little surly in various shots as he portrayed the fiery-tempered leader.Pictured amid horses and carriages, with French flags draping the buildings, Greenwich was also transformed, with plenty of actors and extras out in force.In more shots, masked-up crew members were seen grappling with equipment as they discussed the shots. The historical drama, simply titled Napoleon, will follow the leader’s relationship with his wife Josephine and his climb to power.

Sir Bob Geldof fronted a star-studded fundraising concert for Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion, repeating his mantra of ‘what’s so funny about peace, love and understanding’ throughout the emotional evening.The Night for Ukraine was held at North London’s Roundhouse on Wednesday, March 9, with the funds raised donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal to raise money and aid for those fleeing Ukraine. The fundraiser is reminiscent of the famous Live Aid benefit concert that the Boomtown Rats singer organised in 1985 in order to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia.

Selma Blair has been granted a restraining order against her former boyfriend Ronald Carlson after claiming he physically and verbally assaulted her last month.The 49-year-old Legally Blonde actress filed for a protective order on February 25 as she alleged Carlson physically and verbally attacked her on February 22, for which he was arrested.In court documents obtained by TMZ and People, Blair claims Carlson, who she was in a relationship with for around seven years, came to her home to return a television set, with the visit coming just minutes after she’d finished multiple sclerosis treatment that had left her feeling weak. After they returned their keys to one another, Blair claims she then told Carlson that she wasn’t feeling well.

Strictly Come Dancing partner Oksana Platero’s grandparents to safety.The Good Morning Britain presenter, who recently branded Vladimir Putin ‘pure evil’, explained his aim to rescue the professional dancer’s family from the war-torn country as the Russian invasion continues.Detailing his mission in a series of tweets, Rob said he would aim to get to Poland for Monday to reunite with Oksana’s grandparents.‘Oksana Platero my Ukrainian dance partner on @bbcstrictly gifted me so much,’ he said. ‘Right now her grandparents are a week into their struggle to find sanctuary in a safe country.‘I’ll be trying to meet them on the border next week.

HBO Max.Following reports of its existence last year, the streaming service has officially ordered a spin-off series based around The Batman villain which picks up after the film’s events.“The world that Matt Reeves created for The Batman is one that warrants a deeper gaze through the eyes of Oswald Cobblepot,” Farrell said.“I couldn’t be more excited about continuing this exploration of Oz as he rises through the darkened ranks to become The Penguin. Will be good to get him back on the streets of Gotham for a little madness and a little mayhem.”Lauren LeFranc (Impulse, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) will serve as writer and showrunner on the series.

thanks to the Queen’s Silver Jubilee message of crowning endorsement, she will become Queen Consort when Charles ascends the throne. This impressive evolution is due to Camilla’s strength of character, discretion, dignity and fortitude.It was Charles who decided that he could not live without Camilla, not the other way around. It’s difficult to refuse a tenacious Prince of Wales who declares you “non-negotiable” – as Wallis Simpson discovered.

Leonardo DiCaprio has joined celebrities donating to humanitarian groups in Ukraine after the Russian invasion.The Don’t Look Up actor is said to be ‘watching things unfold’ and will ‘continue to support’.A source told People: ‘Leo had privately made several donations to humanitarian groups — CARE, IRC, UNHCR and Save the Children. All directed at Ukraine.‘He had been watching things unfold and wanted to support Ukraine the best he could.

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Isle of Wight Festival has been pushed back to September after it was confirmed that England’s roadmap out of coronavirus lockdown will provisionally allow large-scale events to return from the end of June.The Seaclose Park festival was set to take place from June 17-20, but it has now moved to September 16-19.It has yet to be confirmed whether this year’s headliners, including Lionel Richie, Lewis Capaldi and Snow Patrol, will play at the rescheduled event, but organisers say they are “aiming to bring back as many of the artists as we can”.We're so excited to announce that we're moving the festival to 16th – 19th September 2021

READING Festival 2021 has sold out less than two days after organisers announced it would be going ahead.  The music festival, which is set to take place on the August bank holiday, has now shifted all of its day and weekend tickets.  The Leeds leg of the festival has also sold out of weekend and Saturday tickets - with limited Friday and Sunday tickets available.  This year’s event features a star-studded lineup, with headliners including Stormzy, Liam Gallagher, Disclosure and Post Malone.  The festival, which attracts thousands of Brits from across the country, will take place from August 27-29 this year. Organisers confirmed it would go ahead on Wednesday, following the publication of Boris Johnson's roadmap out of lockdown.

Reading Festival has sold out, less than two days after organisers confirmed that it will be going ahead this summer.The festival and its sister event in Leeds will go ahead across the August Bank Holiday weekend, after the government outlined plans for England to gradually exit lockdown by the end of June.Posting on Twitter last night (February 25), the festival’s official Twitter account confirmed that both weekend and day tickets have now sold out for Reading.Weekend tickets have also sold out for Leeds, alongside day tickets for Saturday August 28 – when Stormzy is expected to headline the event.Other headline performances will come from the likes of Liam Gallagher, Post Malone, Catfish & The Bottlemen and Queens of The Stone

eased out of lockdown by the end of June, organisers told fans they ‘can’t wait to get back in the fields’ via the festival’s official Twitter page. Alongside a clip sharing footage from the festival from past years, their tweet read: ‘Reading and Leeds 2021.

Reading and Leeds Festival has confirmed that it will be going ahead this summer, after the government outlined plans for England to gradually exit lockdown by the end of June.Posting on social media, festival organisers told fans they “can’t wait to get back in the fields”, alongside a clip which shared footage of classic performances from past years.“Reading and Leeds 2021. Following the government’s recent announcement, we can’t wait to get back to the fields this summer.

Reading and Leeds Festivals will both go ahead this year, it has been confirmed.