The Darkness' bizarre performance in VE Day concert leaves fans baffled as they question BBC's 'odd' choice to sign the rock band (and even Queen Camilla covers her ears!)

found 2025 › May › 08 (Thu) @ 21:40 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

The BBC's VE Day 80th Anniversary celebration saw an unlikely addition to its lineup on Thursday, as iconic rock band The Darkness took to the stage.

The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s Congo deal: mineral riches for protection | Editorial

found 2025 › Apr › 13 (Sun) @ 17:10 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Faced with regional chaos and shrinking options, Kinshasa seeks terms of trade that echo the old extractive order in modern disguise

“The vilest scramble for loot that has ever disfigured the history …

Inside Val Kilmer's romance with 'dream' woman Joanne Whalley - before romance soured when he found out she was divorcing him in 'brutal' way

found 2025 › Apr › 03 (Thu) @ 11:10 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

Legend has it that Val followed Joanne, best known for Edge of Darkness, Scarlett, and Scandal, from the West End to an after-party after he became enamoured by her beauty and talent.

The Darkness review – retro rockers are still in acrobatically high spirits

found 2025 › Mar › 10 (Mon) @ 22:02 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Swansea Building Society Arena
Fresh from Taylor Swift’s endorsement, Justin Hawkins and his hard-riffing band can still strut and peacock with the best – so it’s a shame about the bad sound mix

Midway…

Justin Hawkins: ‘The worst thing anyone’s said to me? “I would love to go on a date with you, but I’d be too embarrassed”’ | The Q&A

found 2025 › Mar › 01 (Sat) @ 16:39 UTC

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The Darkness frontman on intrusive thoughts, stamping on cockroaches and a terrifying flight to South Africa

Born in Surrey, Justin Hawkins, 49, wrote music for adverts and played in bands with his br…

He’s back: the Prince of Darkness returns

found 2025 › Feb › 06 (Thu) @ 07:20 UTC

a story from Financial Times › Financial Times

All political careers may end in failure, but the UK’s new ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, isn’t done yet

DAN HODGES: Ruthless, cynical and cunning - why Mandy is the perfect choice as US ambassador

found 2024 › Dec › 21 (Sat) @ 10:34 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

The Prime Minister's decision to appoint the man once dubbed 'The Prince of Darkness' to the coveted role has caused consternation, especially among his old foes in the Labour movement.

Starmer sends Peter Mandelson to woo 'bully' Donald Trump: Tony Blair ally and spin doctor confirmed as UK's new ambassador to the US with a mission to defeat trade tariffs

found 2024 › Dec › 20 (Fri) @ 18:41 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

Lord Mandelson, the former minister nicknamed 'the Prince of Darkness' due to his Machiavellian maneuverings, will be installed following Mr Trump's January 20 inauguration.

Peter Mandelson: How the 'Prince of Darkness' became His Excellency

found 2024 › Dec › 20 (Fri) @ 18:41 UTC

a story from BBC › BBC News

Lord Mandelson - set to be the UK's ambassador to the US - revels in his image as a behind-the-scenes fixer.