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David Bowie, George Ezra and Mabel inspire baby name choices

There has been an increase in the number of David Bowie-inspired baby names following the musician’s death in 2016, data shows. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the number of boys registered with the name Ziggy, a reference to ...

05 Oct 2022 at 18:10

Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng U-turn on scrapping 45p tax rate

Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng have abandoned a plan to abolish the top rate of income tax for the highest earners in an astonishing U-turn. The Chancellor acknowledged that their desire to borrow billions to axe the 45% rate on earnings over £150,...

03 Oct 2022 at 12:08

David Bowie spacesuit among music memorabilia going under the hammer

The Major Tom spacesuit worn by David Bowie in the music video for Ashes To Ashes is among the rare memorabilia valued at more than £1 million that will go under the hammer next month. More than 1,500 lots, including some 500 music items, will ...

04 Oct 2022 at 19:17

Cutting benefits to fund reduced tax ‘not right thing to do’ says Scottish Tory

A Scottish Conservative MP has said a possible plan to cut benefits to fund tax reductions for the richest is “not a good idea” but that he would not be drawn into “hypotheticals”. Andrew Bowie, speaking to BBC Radio Scotland from Birmingham ...

02 Oct 2022 at 15:33

Former florist recreates cultural figures using buttons, brooches and beads

A former florist who has made recreations of popular cultural figures including Frida Kahlo and Jimi Hendrix using buttons and beads has said that getting feedback from fellow creatives has been “great” and has helped her to hone her craft. ...

04 Oct 2022 at 09:00

James Corden reflects on ‘risky’ decision to quit Late Late Show

James Corden has said he quit the The Late Late Show because it felt like “a greater risk to stay”. The British star, 44, has hosted the American talk show since March 2015, becoming a household name in the country, but announced he was ...

23 Sept 2022 at 17:17

David Bowie’s handwritten Starman lyrics sell for five times auction estimate

David Bowie’s handwritten lyrics to pop classic Starman have gone under the hammer for more than £200,000 at auction. The song, about a Starman who would “like to come and meet us but he thinks he’d blow our minds” was released as a ...

27 Sept 2022 at 20:26

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David Bowie named Britain’s most influential artist of the last 50 years

David Bowie has been named Britain’s most influential artist of the last 50 years for his ability to transcend music, film and fashion. The Starman musician topped the Sky Arts list of 50 influential artists ahead of 12 Years A ...

11 Aug 2022 at 01:01

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David Bowie’s drummer reflects on singer’s legacy as Walk of Fame stone unveiled

David Bowie’s drummer hailed the late singer as “one of the most amazing artists that has come out in history” as he unveiled a stone on the Music Walk of Fame in London honouring him. The stone was laid in memory of the ...

22 Sept 2022 at 15:46

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Feature-length documentary about the life of David Bowie slated for 2023

A feature-length documentary about the life of David Bowie will arrive in 2023, it has been announced. Titled Moonage Daydream after one of the singer’s most famous songs, it is the first film to be officially ...

14 Apr 2022 at 00:25

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A Kilkenny celebration of the Starman - Bowie Day at Ryan’s

Returning after an absence of two years, Bowie Day takes place in Ryan’s Bar, Friary Street this Saturday. Kicking off from 7:30, the fifth edition of this popular local celebration of the Starman features a ...

28 Feb 2022 at 11:33

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Second David Bowie figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds

A wax figure of David Bowie as his alter ego Ziggy Stardust has been unveiled at London’s Madame Tussauds. The figure is the second to be made of the music icon and has been created in partnership with ...

31 Mar 2022 at 18:25

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