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Bob Mackie, the designer whose glittering costumes helped shape Hollywood glamour, has died aged 87. He died from pneumonia in Palm Springs, California, on Monday, his publicist Jenelle Hamilton confirmed. A statement shared on his social media account said Mackie had fulfilled his ambition of becoming a fashion and costume designer, adding that his designs would “live on forever”. Bob Mackie’s Hollywood legacy Born in Monterey Park, a suburb of Los Angeles, Mackie was captivated by Technicolor musicals as a child. He designed costumes for his mother and sister, worked on costume and set design at school and later studied…

Macklemore has been dropped from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran’s LOOP Tour after his pro-Palestinian speech at a concert in New Jersey sparked backlash. The 43-year-old rapper, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, was removed from the line-up after several major US venues told tour promoters they would not allow him to perform. His departure means the tour can continue without the risk of further cancellations. Macklemore appeared as Sheeran’s opening act on two consecutive nights at MetLife Stadium on September 4 and 5. During his set, he wore a keffiyeh and addressed the conflict in Gaza and…

Immigration records requests are being denied or returned with extensive redactions under the Trump administration, lawyers say, leaving some people unable to prove their legal status and at greater risk of deportation. The documents sought through the Freedom of Information Act can contain vital evidence, including old petitions, interview transcripts, court records and proof of a parent’s US citizenship. In many cases, lawyers say, they are the only way for immigrants to reconstruct their full immigration history. Lawyers representing asylum seekers, crime victims, adoptees and people facing removal proceedings have described a sharp rise in missing or obscured records. Some…

US Senate Republicans have released revised crypto bill text ahead of a critical vote, with new language on ethics added to the legislation. The updated bill was issued as senators prepare to decide on the proposed cryptocurrency measures. No further details of the new ethics provisions were provided.

Shailene Woodley has appeared to respond to Aaron Rodgers’ claims about their broken engagement with a smile, after being approached at a pre-Emmys fundraiser in West Hollywood. The actress was asked about comments made by the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback during an appearance on Cam Heyward’s “Not Just Football” podcast. She did not offer a public rebuttal, instead laughing before leaving. Rodgers claimed that, days after he proposed, Woodley told him: “Before we get married, I gotta go f*** this guy.” The allegation has not been addressed directly by Woodley in the material available. He also disputed her account of their…

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are monitoring Brazilian defender Arthur Dias, who has emerged as one of the highly rated young players in South America. The 19-year-old has been included in Brazil’s senior squad for upcoming friendlies against Australia and India, increasing attention on his progress. Several Premier League clubs are understood to be tracking the centre-back. Tottenham monitoring Arthur Dias Dias is already an important player for Athletico Paranaense and has made more than 50 senior appearances despite his age. His experience at first-team level has added to his growing reputation. Tottenham have followed the defender closely, although it…

The murder-for-hire trial of Dallas rapper Yella Beezy has been delayed by several months, after his defence team asked for more time to prepare the case. Jury selection had been due to begin on Monday in the capital murder case against Beezy, whose real name is Markies Conway. His lawyers said they needed access to transcripts from the recent trial of Kewon White, a man prosecutors accuse of carrying out the killing. They also told the court that an expert witness would be unavailable during the week they expect to present their defence. The request was made shortly after White…

A Victorian man accused of masterminding an alleged drug-smuggling operation worth almost $50 million is on trial in Perth after police linked him to a motorhome carrying methamphetamine across Australia. Mohammed Charif Oueida, 50, denies trafficking methamphetamine with the intention of selling it. Prosecutors allege he travelled in a black Hummer while maintaining contact with the motorhome and its occupants during the journey from Melbourne to Western Australia in April 2021. Police stopped the rental motorhome in a rural West Australian town and allegedly found the drugs concealed beneath its bed. The man and woman inside were so distressed after…

Stella Parton has offered fans a glimpse into the life of her larger-than-life sister, Dolly Parton, during an exclusive interview with CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King. The conversation explored Dolly Parton’s makeup routine and her views on death, providing an insight into the personal life of the singer and entertainer through her sister’s perspective.