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La La Land re-release: Ryan Gosling’s ‘La La Hand’ finally fixed in end to 10-year saga

La La Land re-release: Ryan Gosling’s ‘La La Hand’ finally fixed in end to 10-year saga

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter A decade after the release of the Hollywood musical La La Land, a great wrong has been put to rights. In a poster for the 10th anniversary re-release of the film, Ryan Gosling’s hand has been subtly edited so that it points upward, mirroring that of his co-star, Emma Stone. The original poster showed Gosling’s hand being held flat. The actor previously said that he did not know the original image – shot in Griffith Park in Los Angeles – would be used to promote the film, and he held his hand that way because he thought it would look “cool”. He dubbed the position the “La La Hand” and said that it “killed the energy” of the image. The new hand position was unveiled on Tuesday in an Instagram post sharing the edited poster, with the caption: “A minor adjustment.” …

How Andy Burnham may try to give the UK economy a boost in his ‘10-year plan’

How Andy Burnham may try to give the UK economy a boost in his ‘10-year plan’

Published by Sam Flores

Andy Burnham’s long held ambition to be the UK’s prime minister will come with some daunting economic challenges. Productivity growth is at a virtual standstill, real incomes have stagnated and the cost-of-living crisis has become a permanent fixture for many households. Meanwhile, the government spends around £110 billion a year paying the interest on nearly £3 trillion of debt. Burnham says he is on a “10-year mission” to transform the country. So what might he do to try to fix the British economy? One thing that voters can reasonably expect is a move towards greater devolution of power – especially spending power – to the English metro regions. As mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham often argued that too many economic decisions were made in London, and that this held the rest of the country back. Burnham believes that allowing other regions to implement their own locally led pro-growth policies could transform Britain’s economic prospects. It’s a view shared by one of his key economic advisers, Jim O’Neill, who has long argued that creating metro growth …

Pro wrestler dies at age 44 after 10-year cancer battle

Pro wrestler dies at age 44 after 10-year cancer battle

Published by Daniella Wilson

Retired pro wrestler Joe Doering has died at the age of 44. “It is with great sadness that we share Joe passed away peacefully this morning, June 26, at 9:13 a.m. He was comfortable and not in any pain,” a statement from his family on a GoFundMe read. “Please keep Joe’s family and friends in your thoughts during this difficult time. Thank you all for your love, support, and kindness—it has meant so much to us.” It concluded: “We love you, Joe. You will be forever in our hearts and deeply missed.” © Getty ImagesJoe Doering enters the ring during the Pro-Wrestling – Jumbo Tsuruta Memorial in 2022 Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) also announced his passing in a statement that read: “We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Joe Doering. A commanding in-ring performer and a wonderful person, he will never be forgotten. We offer our deepest condolences to his fans, his friends and his family”. Joe began his career in 2004 with TNA and had a dominant run across the years with All Japan …

Alex Jones addresses ‘question mark’ over her 10-year marriage to rarely seen husband Charlie Thomson

Alex Jones addresses ‘question mark’ over her 10-year marriage to rarely seen husband Charlie Thomson

Published by Daniella Wilson

Alex Jones has revealed there was a “question mark” over whether her husband Charlie Thomson would stay in the UK when they were dating. The One Show presenter, 49, and the insurance broker met in 2011 and married at Cardiff Castle in December 2015. But Charlie, who is from New Zealand, considered returning home during the early stages of their relationship. © GettyAlex’s husband Charlie considered returning to New Zealand when they first began dating Speaking to Woman & Home magazine, Alex said: “I feel proud that Charlie and I made our marriage work. We celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary in Auckland over New Year.  “We spent the week on the beach with the kids and it made me take stock. When we were first dating, there was a question mark over whether he’d go back to New Zealand, but he decided to stay.  “I’m grateful he did that for me and that we’re able to raise our children here.” Family  Alex and Charlie are parents to Teddy, nine, Kit, seven and Annie, three. The …

Is My UK Passport Valid For EU Travel? 10-Year Rule Check

Is My UK Passport Valid For EU Travel? 10-Year Rule Check

Published by Sam Flores

The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) rules recently came into force, which left some UK fliers queueing for hours and even missing flights amidst airport chaos. This is meant to lead into the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), which will mean non-EU nationals hoping for a short stay in Schengen countries will have to apply to do so online. But there’s a lesser-known rule already in place that could affect UK passengers flying abroad, which Nick Caunter, the managing director of Airport Parking and Hotels, dubbed the ’10-year passport rule’. What is the 10-year passport rule? To travel to the EU and Schengen countries, UK fliers’ passports need to be under 10 years old at the time of arrival. This change came about after Brexit. And UK passports need to have at least three months remaining before they expire while travelling to these countries, too. If your passport was issued after 2018, it won’t stay valid for more than 10 years anyway, the Post Office explained. They’re usually valid for a decade exactly, meaning …

Strictly: 10-year veteran breaks down in tears on stage after BBC show exit

Strictly: 10-year veteran breaks down in tears on stage after BBC show exit

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter It’s the end of an era for one Strictly Come Dancing star – professional Luba Mushtuk has danced her last dance as part of the show after 10 years. The Russian-born performer, 36, joined the cast of professional dancers on the BBC show in 2018 after two years as an assistant choreographer. But on Sunday (31 May), her ”unforgettable” Strictly journey concluded in the final show of the tour, which takes place annually, months before the series airs. Luba Mushtuk: ‘The dance we love has to sometimes come to an end’ (BBC) Mushtuk is one of five dancers leaving the show ahead of the 2026 series, and she grew tearful when she addressed her departure, telling the crowd of Strictly fans: “What I’ve been saying is that the dance we love has to sometimes come to an end, but that doesn’t mean …

NASA robot completes 10-year mission

NASA robot completes 10-year mission

Published by Jenni Sidey

Valkyrie, a humanoid robot that was previously trained to assist NASA with Mars mission preparations, will soon return to the United States after spending nearly ten years in Edinburgh working with researchers to help improve robotic locomotion. Valkyrie is approximately 1.8 meters tall (6-foot, 2-inches) and weighs around 125 kilograms (300-pounds). For 10 years, it was used at the University of Edinburgh by researchers who wanted to see how humanoids could walk, balance, and recognize their environment. Only three Valkyrie units have been manufactured. The Valkyrie at the University of Edinburgh was the only one outside of the United States. The robot will return to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, after completing a ten-year lease at the University of Edinburgh, where the research program was hosted. Val — short for Valkyrie — is a 6-foot, 2-inch, 300-pound mass of metal, wires and plastic. (CREDIT: Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 4.0) NASA’s Vision for a Humanoid Robot NASA built Valkyrie to do dangerous work that could not otherwise be done by humans. The future applications …