
Cliff Richard has a picture with him and Elvis in his house amid fat shaming scandal
It has been revealed that Cliff Richard does have a photograph with Elvis Presley after all, following the singer’s bizarre fat-shaming comments about the legendary performer. Controversy arose earlier this week when Richard appeared on ITV’s This Morning and revealed he had declined the opportunity to meet and have a picture taken with the music icon Elvis because he had “put on a lot of weight”. It turned out that moment was the last opportunity Richard would get to have a photo with Elvis, as the singer died shortly afterwards in 1977. But, despite turning down the once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet the King of Rock and Roll because of his weight gain, it appears it didn’t stop Richard from getting a painting of the two of them together commissioned. A picture with apparent proof was hilariously shared by comedian and broadcaster Jon Holmes on X/Twitter, who claimed in the caption: “See, #cliffrichard actually *does* have a painting of him with (thin) #Elvis in his house. “A painting that he commissioned despite them never having met. I know this because we recorded a programme there some years back.” In the painting, which looks to be hanging above a piano, the two singers can be seen on stage performing together, with Richard singing into his microphone while a trim-looking Elvis stands alongside him. Holmes added: “Note how Cliff is taking the vocals, while Elvis stands watching in awe.” The revelation caused quite a stir as people poked fun at Richard’s apparent fatphobia. Someone commented: “The plot thicccckens, obsessed with (thin) Elvis. What’s wrong with this guy?” Another mocked: “The plot thickens! (Cliff won't like that, get the plot on a diet, quick).” How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up to our free indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
1970-01-01 08:00

Daniel Craig's new look compared to a European politician
Daniel Craig looks like he was born to wear a suit. As James Bond, he pulled off daring stunts in a three-piece and helped save the world in some of the finest Savile Row custom fits, but his latest look has got people talking more than most. The actor, who officially retired from the role of 007 in 2021 with No Time To Die, recently appeared in a new YouTube video with GQ to talk about all things watches. Craig is well known for wearing Omega watches, which were permanently on his wrist during his tenure as Bond. But while the extensive interview about his collection will have pleased horology geeks everywhere, it was his look that caught the eye of a lot of viewers. Inside Daniel Craig's Iconic James Bond Watch Collection | Dialed In | Esquire www.youtube.com As well as a stylish suit, he was also seen wearing thin frame glasses – and many compared the look to that of a bureaucratic European politician. It's one of 2023's unlikeliest memes, with one writing: "He looks like he’s about to announce a new capital requirement on large European banks." Another said: "Wishing Daniël de Kroog and his DVV luck in today’s election, he’s exactly the kind of fresh face the Netherlands needs right now." It just shows that nothing is safe from internet meme culture - not even James Bond himself. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings
1970-01-01 08:00

Surging Wind Power Brings Timely Relief to Freezing Europe
Generation from thousands of wind turbines from Germany to the Nordic region rose this week, increasing supply and
1970-01-01 08:00

How to get the Ice Spice Chia Pet
Rapper Ice Spice has released her very own Chia Pet in the latest of her big brand collaborations. The New York rapper, whose real name is Isis Gaston, has shot to fame in the last two years, going from relative obscurity to featuring on the Barbie soundtrack on a song with Nicki Minaj. Ice Spice is known for her signature bright ginger curly afro and has capitalised on the look to partner with the Chicago company Living Product to release a Chia Pet based on her. Chia Pets are terracotta figurines resembling anything from a famous person or film character to an animal. They are used to sprout Chia Seeds – as they grow, they start to resemble hair or fur. How to get the Ice Spice Chia Pet The Ice Spice Chia Pet is available to buy directly from Chia.com or on Amazon.com. It can also be purchased on icespicemusic.com from Friday 24 November. The terracotta planter depicts the rapper wearing a pink jacket and a large silver diamond necklace. It retails for $34.99 and includes enough seeds to replant it three times. The Chia Pet website explained: “The Ice Spice Chia Pet® is here and ready to add some baddie energy to your home décor! “The superstar rapper’s iconic style is on full display as a terra cotta home planter, complete with pink jacket and her signature diamond chain. Just spread the seeds, water, and watch her grow leafy green hair!” How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up to our free indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
1970-01-01 08:00

'I'm not interested!' Tim Burton rules out Nightmare Before Christmas sequels or reboots
'The Nightmare Before Christmas' creator Tim Burton has insisted he is "not interested" in making any sequels or reboots to follow on from the 1993 original.
1970-01-01 08:00

Tim Allen confirms Disney talks over Toy Story 5
Tim Allen has confirmed Disney has contacted him and Tom Hanks over plans for 'Toy Story 5'.
1970-01-01 08:00

Smallest UK Households Face Biggest Increase in New Energy Cap
British households using the least amount of energy are set to pay the biggest rate increase this winter
1970-01-01 08:00

Houston Dynamo vs Sporting Kansas City - MLS Cup playoffs preview: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction
Houston Dynamo and Sporting Kansas City clash in MLS Cup playoffs.
1970-01-01 08:00

Brazil Senate votes to limit decisions by Supreme Court justices
By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA Brazil's Senate took the lead on Wednesday to curb what lawmakers see as judicial
1970-01-01 08:00

Citigroup asks employees to speak up about inappropriate behavior
By Tatiana Bautzer NEW YORK A top Citigroup executive asked employees to speak up if they see inappropriate
1970-01-01 08:00

DeSantis super PAC head quits, latest blow to struggling Republican's presidential bid
By Gram Slattery and Tim Reid The head of a political action committee (PAC) supporting Republican Ron DeSantis
1970-01-01 08:00

Phil Mickelson Telling People Jon Rahm Is Joining LIV Golf
Phil Mickelson is reportedly telling people Jon Rahm is joining LIV.
1970-01-01 08:00