'Worrying' Covid surge over Christmas across England but cases among children falling

An iconic image of Marilyn Monroe created by Andy Warhol is coming to auction, with Christie’s auction house estimating the price at around $200 million.The silkscreen image known as “Shot Sage Blue Marilyn,” a close-up of Monroe with her hair in yellow, her eyeshadow blue and her lips red, is slated to be part of a week of sales in May, Christie’s said Monday.If it met the sale estimate, the 1964 painting would be the most expensive 20th-century artwork to be auctioned, Christie’s said.The proceeds of the sale would go to the Thomas and Doris Ammann Foundation Zurich, which is putting the painting up for auction.The foundation aims to help children with health care and educational programs.Warhol created more than one image of Monroe; this particular painting has been exhibited in museums around the world.

We have confirmed that "West Side Story" star Rachel Zegler has been invited to the Oscars after all.There’s word out there that the Academy has invited her to be a presenter, however, they won’t confirm. What is clear is that the actress’ production schedule in London on the Disney movie "Snow White" has loosened up so that she can head to Los Angeles and watch the show live instead of in sweatpants and her boyfriend’s flannel from her couch, as she indicated on Instagram over the weekend to her followers who were enraged to hear that the actress be a no-show.  Rachel Zegler initially told fans on social media that she wasn't invited to this year's Academy Awards despite her film being nominated.

Cassie Randolph, the winner of season 23 of The Bachelor, has revealed how she found out her ex-boyfriend Colton Underwood was gay. On March 22, in an interview with Kaitlyn Bristowe, on Bristowe’s Off The Vine podcast, Randolph disclosed that Underwood did not give her any advanced notice.Randolph revealed that she “found out the same way that everyone else did.” Making Underwood’s coming out about her, Randolph continued, “It was horrible. It was just, like, a shocking kind of feeling.”Underwood starred in the 23rd season of The Bachelor in 2019. He went on to have a relationship with Cassie Randolph before breaking up.

celebrated in ultimate baller style at a $25 million mansion in Las Vegas. And it’s nine days before “Marry Me,” his well-reviewed big-screen debut opposite Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson, opens on Valentine’s Day weekend.But despite all the buzz, he’s the picture of chill as he strolls into a Midtown Manhattan studio for his Alexa photo shoot. No doubt, it’s about to get harder for the Colombian reggaeton sensation to walk down the street just minutes away from Times Square without getting mobbed by swooning fans.

accepted the Icon Award Tuesday night at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, complete with a show-stopping performance of her biggest hits and most iconic looks modeled by drag queens.Introduced by Billy Porter, the drag queens strutted down the stage in J. Lo’s memorable looks over the years.“The word for tonight is ‘icon,'” he shouted on stage while dressed in an all-pink ensemble.Images and videos of Lopez flashed across the on-stage screens as the drag queens rocked similar outfits.When Lopez herself emerged on stage, she donned a white fur coat with the word “Equality” on the train, eventually stripping it off as she performed “On My Way,” her latest song from her film “Marry Me,” followed by “Get Right.”In true J.

EASTENDERS star Ricky Champ's pregnant wife Sammy was rushed to hospital yesterday after falling ill. The influencer, who is expecting her second child in July, shared a picture from her bed on the ward as she reassured fans that her baby was OK.

KATIE Price has been forced to fly back from her dream Thailand holiday with Carl Woods to carry out community service. The 43-year-old was ordered to do 100 hours' unpaid work when she avoided jail in December for a drink drive crash near her Sussex home.

HOLLYOAKS original Lucy Benson actress Kerrie Taylor looks completely different 22 years after quitting the soap. The actress has grown up since her days playing the fresh-faced teen, having joined the soap shortly after finishing school.

SHRINKING Gemma Collins showed off her legs on holiday and looked thinner than ever in a colourful dress after her weight loss. All eyes were on the reality TV queen, 41, who looked glam in a bright floaty top, after losing almost 3 stone after doing Dancing on Ice a few years back.

Albion Rovers boss Brian Reid insists midfielder Callum Wilson is lucky he didn't break his leg in last night's win over Stirling Albion after what he claims was a "stupid" tackle from Dylan Mackin.

pic.twitter.com/FOTAiNZsQVThey later visited the Trench Town Culture Yard and Museum, the former home of the late Jamaican musician, Bob Marley. The couple were showed around and even tried their hand at playing drums with some reggae musicians in the same courtyard where Marley learned to play. For the couple's arrival in Kingston, Kate wowed in a bright yellow Roksanda dress with a cream-colored clutch purse, pulling her hair back into a ponytail.

Katie Price arrived at court hand-in-hand with her fiancé Carl Woods for his hearing.

Making a new claim for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or transferring from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to the benefit may take up to 22 weeks, according to the latest statistics released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has bowed to pressure and reduced fuel duty by 5p a litre, effective from 6pm tonight.

coronavirus cases. Yesterday another 479 people died with coronavirus in the UK, hitting an eight-month high as the new strain causes havoc.And another 57,275 people tested positive, Public Health England said, in one of the UK’s biggest rises in new cases.The number of Covid-19 patients in hospitals is at record levels in many areas of England including London, the South West and the Midlands.In some areas hospital admissions have risen above the levels seen during the first wave.Accused of moving too slowly to counteract the virus, Boris said this morning: “We are using the Tiering system, which is a very tough system and, alas, is probably about to get tougher.“We’ll review it.

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester's coronavirus infection rate is continuing to climb as the region begins 2021 in Tier 4. As we entered our second day under the country's tightest coronavirus restrictions, concern is growing nationally about the highly transmissible new strain of the virus.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxMore coronavirus patients are in NHS hospitals in England now than any other time this year, including the first wave in April, new figures have revealed.New figures from NHS England reveals there were 20,426 patients in NHS hospitals in England at 8am on Monday, compared to the previous highest number of 18,974 patients recorded on April 12.The record for most Covid-19 infections in one day in the UK was also broken on Monday 41,385 cases were confirmed as of 9am, according to Government figures.Dr Yvonne Doyle, medical director at Public Health England, said: "This very high level of infection is of growing concern at a time when our

There are now more Covid-19 patients in NHS hospitals in England than during the peak of the first wave in April, new figures have revealed.

Nine out of 10 of England's towns and cities have seen coronavirus infection rates rise in a week, alarming new data shows.

Britain's biggest coronavirus testing lab has reportedly been hit by a coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus cases have soared in three areas, with infections spiking in people aged 30 to 49 years old.