#daily mirror

[undr]

Daily Mirror. A motor car with headlights full on in the Strand in an attempt to lighten the gloom of the fog which keeps London and the home counties in darkness. 1930.

#daily mirror #black and white #photography #vintage #street photography #london #art #history #black and white photography #vintage photography #1930s

[theiconicmeghanmarkle]

Britain's High Court has ruled that Prince Harry was the victim of ‘Extensive’ phone hacking by Mirror Group Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mirror tabloid.

The court found the newspaper's executives, managers, and lawyers were aware of the illegal activities, and these activities continued for over a decade.

#prince harry #harry and meghan #brf #uk royal family #the duke of sussex #duke of sussex #british royals #british tabloids #uk press #daily mirror #piers morgan #PrinceHarryVsMGN

[reflectismo]

One of the most interesting quotes I’ve read from John about the dynamics of the band, just had to share!

"I hear tell, I said, "that you can all be downright rude - and have been."

"Of course we've been rude - but only rude back," he [John] explained.

"Have you any clue about the things people say and do to us?

"We're not cruel. We've seen enough tragedy on Merseyside. But when a mother shrieks, 'just touch him and maybe he will walk again,' we want to run, cry or just empty our pockets.

It's a great emotional drag, and this is where Paul helps out. He's the diplomat with the soft soap. He can turn on that smile like little May sunshine and we're out of trouble.

"We've a very tight school, the Beatles. We're like a machine that goes boom, boomchick, chickboom, each of us with our own little job to do.

We're just like dogs who can hear high-pitched sounds that humans can't.

"We can be talking to some character and, suddenly, if he becomes a drag, we can all put the shutters up, freeze him out and he would never know.

"It's amazing. Like radar. I can pick up Ringo's mood just by looking at him. It's our own mutual protection mechanism. If we didn't have it, we'd fall apart."

"How important is all this screaming to you?" I asked him.

"We need it like a camel needs water or the Black Watch needs the bagpipes. When we don't get it we mope around like were in a condemned cell. But George, good old George, is the optimist.

"He blames it on the sound or the microphones and keeps us going.

That's why we want to make films and write songs - for the time when the screaming stops.

"The moment one of us steps out of line, gets too big for his boots, we send him up so high he's soon back to being human again.

"Believe me, we don't want the Beatles oversold - but we don't want them sold short either. We're going to remain normal if it kills us."

— The Daily Mirror: The one that bites – Donald Zec dissects Mr J. Lennon. (March 1965)

#John Lennon #The Beatles #Paul McCartney #Ringo Starr #George Harrison #1965 #[Paul the diplomat and George the optimist :) ] #(“If we didn’t have it we’d fall apart”) #[Y’all fell apart anyway :( ] #(That part about the mothers shrieking is upsetting) #Daily Mirror #Four Headed Monster #Donald Zec

[dailytomlinson]

Louis Tomlinson may only have two solo albums but he's proving to be one of the artists people should keep an eye on.

Having burst onto the music scene in 2010 as one-fifth of One Direction – a band created by Nicole Scherzinger on The X Factor after all five members were rejected, he's proven he's not just an ex-boyband singer. While singers from bands tend to keep a low profile and venture into other industries after a split, Louis is on a one-way ticket to becoming a mega-star in his own right.

Known for never losing his Doncaster accent and humour, the 31-year-old is currently embarking on his Faith In The Future World Tour, performing to thousands of die-hard fans every night – which he deserves credit for.

Although he may have come from one of the biggest bands of all time, the cheeky chap isn't afraid of getting up close and personal with fans – much to the dismay of his security who leap into action when he jumps off stage and runs to the barricade to see fans. In recent weeks, Louis has seen his expensive vests ripped off him, with fans even going as far as tickling him.

This, however, hasn't stopped him from putting on an incredible show. Despite only releasing two studio albums as a soloist (his second topping the Official UK Charts), he's pushing himself to the limits and playing arenas across the world. Most recently, he performed to around 21,000 fans at Manchester's AO Arena on November 11.

Walking onto the stage may be daunting for some, but Tomlinson showed no signs of fear as he opened with The Greatest – ironically, perhaps the greatest opening track. Throughout the night, he performed hits including Kill My Mind but also paying tribute to his One Direction days, belting out Drag Me Down and Where Do Broken Hearts Go. But since his pop days, Tomlinson has edged towards a more EDM and synth sound before finding his comfort in rockier tracks. He'd previously stated he'd taken inspiration from the likes of Sam Fender, Amy Winehouse, Arctic Monkeys and Manchester legends, Oasis.

Nowadays, fans can expect the odd pop hit but also enjoy punk rock as well as indie pop and soft rock.

However, despite being in the business for almost 14 years, Louis remained grounded and acknowledged that Manchester was the start of his career. Between songs, he recalled his first audition for The X Factor in front of Simon Cowell, Scherzinger and Louis Walsh, being in the city. He told fans: "This is where I did my very first audition, so to be back here on my own it definitely feels full circle and I couldn't have done that without you.

"I think f**k knows how long that was, ten years, 11 years? Now I'm back on this stage and that is all thanks to you guys. I make the tunes, I'll give you that, but if you lot don't turn up, this is not a thing so thank you, I f**king love you all, we've done it together." But it isn't just his fans that got him to where he is today – it's down to his music, which he rightfully credited.

Although One Direction may not have been everyone's cup of tea, Tommo, certainly is and he caters for everybody, he even performed an impressive cover of the Arctic Monkeys 505, paying homage to his South Yorks routes. It's safe to say, Tommo, you've smashed it once again and delivered an epic show.

#louis tomlinson #concert review #daily mirror

[angelholme]

Fuck a doodle do.

In a statement, Prince Harry said the ruling was "vindicating and affirming" and took aim at senior executives and editors including Piers Morgan - who was in charge at the Daily Mirror from 1995 to 2004.

Judge Mr Justice Fancourt found Morgan knew about phone hacking at the paper.

He said the Duke's phone was probably only hacked to a modest extent and was "carefully controlled by certain people" from the end of 2003 to April 2009.

Jesus -- this is.... unbelievable.

When asked what he thought the way forward was, he said to scrap the current press regulator, the Independent Press Standards Organisation, which he likened to a "poodle".

"You have to get independent regulation as Leveson called for, which we haven't got because, there's a self regulator poodle, not a watchdog," he said. 

"You also need to have the Leveson Inquiry restarted or completed... which the government cancelled at the request of those being investigated."

The Tory government should hang its head in shame. I mean -- it won't, but seriously -- this is appalling.

The government has failed to find the courage to hold the press accountable, a media lawyer has said.

Jonathan Coad said that despite Prince Harry's victory, only politicians can bring about real change.

However, it has never ensured the press regulated itself according to the principles set out in the Leveson Inquiry, he said.

"If you're going to be accountable, someone has got to have the courage to hold you accountable," he told Sky News. 

"Harry has fought the battle and said it needs to change, but it is only going to change if politicians have the courage to take on Fleet Street.

"At the moment, they have shown a complete lack of intention of doing so.

What was the Leveson Inquiry and why is it relevant?

In 2011, Judge Sir Brian Leveson led a public inquiry after it was revealed News Of The World journalists had hacked the phone of murdered school girl Milly Dowler.

Initially intended to be carried out in two sections, the first part of the inquiry looked at the culture, practices and ethics of the press. It involved celebrities including Hugh Grant, Sienna Miller, Steve Coogan and Charlotte Church.

Part two of the Leveson Inquiry was meant to investigate the relationship between journalists and the police, but never took place. There have since been calls to re-open it.

#phone hacking #hacked off #fleet street #daily mirror #mirror group #piers morgan #prince harry #gentlemen of the press #leveson inquiry

[lisamarie-vee]

#john lennon #1980s #daily mirror #b&w #rock and roll hall of fame

[george-the-good]

King George VI visits a Ministry of Supply munition factory, October 26, 1939.

Holding out a handful of live bullets, twenty-four-year-old Miss Gwendoline Price, who works in a munition factory ‘somewhere in the midlands,’ said to the King yesterday: ‘If I had my way each one of these would have Hitler’s name on it.’

She had to shout to make herself heard above the roar of the machines as she explained to the King her job of sorting ‘live’ bullets from dud ones.

He stood by the bench and tried to sort them himself. Then he laughed and said: ‘I’m no good at it.’

- The Daily Mirror (October 27, 1939)

#King George VI #1939 #1930s #British Royal Family #Daily Mirror

[chaplinfortheages]

Charlie Chaplin welcomed to his home country England, September 1921.

#charlie chaplin #daily mirror #september 12th 1921 #london england

[wiiildflowerrr]

'5 Seconds of Summer have proven why support acts shouldn't be overlooked'

Daily Mirror (UK), 5 October 2023

'5 Seconds of Summer may have had a helping hand from One Direction but almost eight years since their last tour with the group, the Aussie lads have proven they're more than enough, writes Daniel Bird...'

Full article / review of The 5SOS Show Manchester below (link):

'Arguably one of the biggest bands right now, it's no surprise that 5 Seconds of Summer are continuing to sell out arenas.

Having seen the four Aussies at the start of their career, playing in venues with a capacity of 300 with tickets being sold for less than £15, to now seeing them at stadiums and sold-out arenas, they've come a long way. Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood and Ashton Irwin first joined forces in 2011, uploading videos to YouTube and amassing a string of fans.

One of those happened to be Louis Tomlinson from One Direction, who invited the quartet to support them on their 2013 Take Me Home Tour. They went on to support the 1D lads for another two years on the Where We Are and On The Road Again tours, performing to millions of fans across the globe.

But while they were warming the crowd up, the group were also busy with their own music, with early releases including Out Of My Limit and arguably their best track, Heartache on the Big Screen, they soon went on to establish their own name, 5SOS (five sauce). With this new-found fame came their own fans, in their thousands.

Tickets for their headline shows would sell out within minutes as fans packed venues to hear their favourite songs live. But in 12 years, they've proven that support acts shouldn't be overlooked. Many of us go to gigs, often missing the support act or not taking anything away from them but these lads were different.

Was it their humour? Their childish energy at times? Their on-stage banter with one another? That's something we won't know but their recent show at Manchester's AO Arena on the The 5 Seconds of Summer Show was certainly one of their best. Opening the show with Bad Omens, certainly set the mood for the night as Luke, Calum, Michael and Ashton delved through their back catalogue and delivered an electric set.

Part of the show included audience participation, with a giant red dice being launched into the audience by Hemmings, allowing the crowd to choose the next song, with Voodoo Doll being chosen, much to the excitement of the 21,000 roaring fans. This opened a gateway for the lads to discuss their past, with Ashton recalling staying at a hotel over the road from the arena while supporting One Direction.

"About ten people knew who we were at the time, now look," he exclaimed while reflecting on their meteoric rise to success as he recalled performing at smaller venues before the band managed to sell out the biggest indoor arena in Europe. But while reflecting, the group looked towards the future as they stated their plans for the next few months are pretty empty.

This, however, is for good reason as lead guitarist Michael is set to welcome his first child with his wife, Chrystal Leigh Clifford. Joking about his future, he laughed while saying he will be going from playing in front of thousands of fans to having a "house covered in poop" before Luke interjected, adding he will be able to teach Clifford's daughter how to wear make-up.

Anecdotes aside, the group certainly showcased their performance skills and failed to stand still for the cheering crowd as they made their presence in the arena known. Having seen the lads perform countless times, this was certainly their best performance to date.'

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#the 5sos show manchester #one direction #5sos #5 seconds of summer #calum hood #ashton irwin #luke hemmings #michael clifford #louis tomlinson #daily mirror #british newspaper #gig review #concert review #4 october #2023 #the 5sos show tour

[downthetubes]

2000AD and Look-In artist John M. Burns announces his retirement, biography in the works

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#2000AD #Adventure Comics #Colin Brown #Countdown #Daily Mirror #David Mack #downthetubes News #Jane #John M Burns #Look-In #Newspaper Strips #Paul Duncan #Rian Hughes #SF Comics #The Seekers #Tim Quinn #TV Action

[itsallmadonnasfault]

#Madonna #1987 #tabloids #headlines #Bad boys #Daily Mirror #Queen Of Pop

[ingek73]

Go Omid!!!!

#prince harry #duke of sussex #omid scobie #piers morgan #daily mirror #mirror group newspapers #kylie minogue

[boanerges20]

Suicide Club!

#motorcycle #daily mirror #suicide club #ace cafe #ton up boys #rockers #the originals #cafe racer #caferacer #moto love #lifestyle

[reflectismo]

“John Lennon was telling all the world about passing his driving test yesterday.

Or so it seemed, as scores of Beatles fans watched him tear off his L-plates.

'I keep my chauffeur.' John said. 'For the Rolls, of course.'

He had passed his test - at Weybridge, Surrey - at the first attempt and after only seven lessons.

John's instructor, Paul Wilson, 49, who has been secretly teaching him to drive since Christmas, said: 'Mr Lennon was one of the most apt pupils I have had during my 30 years as an instructor.'”

— The Daily Mirror: Driver John gets the hit vote. (February 1965)

#(After only 7 lessons—what!) #(Paul Wilson what’s going on?) #John Lennon #The Beatles #Driving #1965 #Daily Mirror

[angelkarafilli]

Farm holiday picnic, 1945

Mirrorpix

During the Second World War, all non-essential travel was discouraged to conserve fuel supplies and ensure that train accommodation was available for troop transport. Instead, local authorities encouraged people to take 'holidays at home’. This photo features a family having a picnic on a local farm making use of local facilities.

*Mirrorpix archive collection is a handpicked selection of photographs taken by Daily Mirror photographers since 1903, documenting the changing face of Britain and capturing the events, movements, conflicts, cultural changes, politics and people who together shaped the story of our 20th century.

#picnic #1945 #WW2 #black and white #photography #mirrorpix #daily mirror #every day life #Britain #old

[myfavoritepeterotoole]

Peter O'Toole and the Daily Mirror reporter Donald Zec on 27th March, 1962

#peter o'toole #himself #interview #1962 #the daily mirror reporter #daily mirror #donald zec #smoking #smile #same shirt