All posts tagged: Sting

Sting says giving kids his fortune would be ‘a form of abuse’

Sting says giving kids his fortune would be ‘a form of abuse’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Sting says he won’t be setting up trust funds for his six children, arguing they should “make their own way” in the world. The 74-year-old singer was asked if his kids would inherit his fortune during a recent interview with Mark Phillips on CBS Sunday Morning. “I think the worst thing you can do to a kid is to say, ‘You don’t have to work,’” he responded. “I think that’s a form of abuse that I hope I’m never guilty of.” “All of my kids have been blessed with an extraordinary work ethic, whether it’s the DNA of it or whether I’ve said to them, ‘Guys, you got to work,’” he continued. “I’m spending our money. I’m paying for your education. You’ve got shoes …

Neo-Nazi found guilty of planning mass gun attack after being caught in MI5 sting | UK News

Neo-Nazi found guilty of planning mass gun attack after being caught in MI5 sting | UK News

Published by Sam Flores

A neo-Nazi who drew up a “kill list” of customers and colleagues at the Tesco where he worked has been found guilty of planning a mass gun attack. Alfie Coleman was just 19 when he was caught in an MI5 sting trying to buy a Makarov semi-automatic pistol, five magazines and 200 rounds of ammunition, with £3,500 saved from his part-time supermarket job. The Old Bailey heard he branded some of his former fellow staff and shoppers “race traitors” for having partners who were not white, in a list of people who had “upset him”, alongside their number plates. One entry named a checkout-worker, whose husband was mixed race, along with the make and colour of her car, and a description of her as having “short blonde hair with bits of pink in it”. Image: Alfie Coleman. Pic: Met Police Prosecutors said he believed in an extreme right-wing ideology which included idolising Adolf Hitler and the likes of Thomas Mair, who murdered the MP Jo Cox in a gun and knife attack in 2016. Counterterrorism …

‘It Wasn’t Me’ singer Shaggy now 26 years after famous song topped the charts as he makes latest comeback

‘It Wasn’t Me’ singer Shaggy now 26 years after famous song topped the charts as he makes latest comeback

Published by Daniella Wilson

’90s singer Shaggy is making a major comeback with his brand-new album on the way, as well as a role in the smash-hit musical The Last Ship, which was written and composed by Sting. The 57-year-old rose to fame for the chart-topping song “It Wasn’t Me” in 2000, and enjoyed success with other hits like “Angel” and “Boombastic”. The new record, Lottery, promises a mix of genres and a return to his iconic sound, as he told Page Six. “You can dance to it, you can cry to it, you can get ready to it. You know what I mean?” he explained. “I don’t like cookie-cutting. So it’s that Shaggy sound that you’re used to, which is fun. You know, it brings joy, it makes you smile, and it’s got that reggae beat, and it’s got that fusion beat. Hybrids are what I’m into. I’m the king of hybrids.” © Getty Images Shaggy’s return Shaggy later told 7 News about the A-list collaborators he welcomed on the album, including singer Robin Thicke. “A full-length album, …

Undercover gambling sting nets machines cash across Flagler County businesses

Undercover gambling sting nets machines cash across Flagler County businesses

Published by skeptic

A sweeping undercover operation targeting illegal gambling machines has led to the seizure of 20 devices and nearly $17,000 in cash from businesses in Flagler County, authorities said this week. The effort, dubbed “Reels of Fortune,” was led by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit working alongside the Florida Gaming Control Commission. Investigators began digging into complaints about suspected illegal gambling activity at several local spots, focusing on machines that authorities say operate outside state law. On February 24, deputies carried out four search warrants. The locations included Palm Coast Lanes on Old Kings Road in Palm Coast, along with three Bunnell businesses: 1405 Saloon on East Moody Boulevard, Ike’s Saloon on South State Street, and Crossroads Tavern on North State Street. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit (SIU), in coordination with the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), conducted an undercover operation – dubbed “Reels of Fortune” – which focused on reports of illegal gambling at Flagler County businesses,… pic.twitter.com/o5s4suUCos — Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (@FlaglerSheriff) February 27, 2026 By the …

Sting pays £595k to The Police bandmates, court hears | Ents & Arts News

Sting pays £595k to The Police bandmates, court hears | Ents & Arts News

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sting has paid £595,000 to his former The Police bandmates since facing legal action over unpaid royalties, the High Court has heard. Drummer Stewart Copeland and guitarist Andrew Summers contend they are owed more than $2m (£1.49m) in “arranger’s fees” by bassist Sting and his company Magnetic Publishing. Their barrister claimed that arranger’s fees – an arrangement where a songwriter would give 15% of publishing income to the other two bandmates – had not been paid from money generated through streaming, according to court documents filed in December 2024. Their case hinges on the interpretation of various agreements made between the band’s formation in the late 1970s and 2016. Image: Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland (from left) as The Police in 1982. Pic: AP But Robert Howe KC, for Sting, said in written submissions for a preliminary hearing at the High Court on Wednesday that the arrangement does not apply to streaming and should only apply to physical products such as vinyl and cassettes. He also said Sting, whose real name is Gordon Sumner, …

New Music Friday December 5: Sting, Guns N’ Roses, Aerosmith, Miley Cyrus, Gwen Stefani, Alex Warren & More

New Music Friday December 5: Sting, Guns N’ Roses, Aerosmith, Miley Cyrus, Gwen Stefani, Alex Warren & More

Published by Daniella Wilson

Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer — and ET has you covered for everything in between. The NFL announced the pregame entertainment for Super Bowl LX which will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on February 8, 2026. Charlie Puth will perform the National Anthem, Brandi Carlile will perform “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The Academy of Country Music, Prime Video and Dick Clark Productions announced that the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards will return to Las Vegas after three years in Texas. The awards will take place at MGM Grand Garden Arena and stream live on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on May 17, 2026. Following her highly anticipated and sold out Small Rooms, Big Nerves global shows, Hilary Duff announced a limited engagement at Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas with shows on February 13, 14, 15. These exclusive performances will …