Author Leslie Thomas, famous for his national service novel The Virgin Soldiers, has died at the age of 83.
The journalist-turned-novelist died surrounded by family and friends at his home close to Salisbury in Wiltshire on Tuesday after a long illness.
His wife Diana said: "He had a wonderful life and he travelled the
world. All he ever wanted to do was write and that is what he did."
Thomas was born in Newport, Wales, and grew up in a Barnardo's home.
His first job in journalism was as a reporter at a weekly newspaper.
From there he moved on to Fleet Street and the London Evening News.
Thomas covered a number of major stories, including the trial of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann.
His time as a national serviceman in Malaya inspired the author's most famous work, a comic story of British soldiers based in the Far East. The bestseller later became a hit film.Thomas, who also wrote numerous non-fiction and travel books during his career, was given an OBE for services to literature ten years ago.
He leaves behind his wife, four children and four grandchildren.
Eminem has been banned from playing British Summer Time at Hyde Park this July after failing to receive ‘royal approval’ from the Queen.
And the 41-year-old ‘Monster’ singer is rather cut up about the whole thing.
Eminem, who would have been making is debut at the venue, said: “That’s mean, man. It kinda hurts my feelings.”
Poor lad.
Eminem will instead now play Wembley.
As to why the Queen decided against Eminem performing is being kept under wraps with a source telling The Sun: “Eminem confirmed the show, then it was mysteriously cancelled.”
Led by the Royal Family, The Royal Parks organisation is in charge of granting permission for acts to play in the park.
Clearly, Eminem didn’t cut the mustard.
But it’s not all bad news for Em, who will now be playing at Wembley Stadium instead, making him the first rapper to headline the iconic venue.
Eminem is excited to play Wembley.
Speaking about the change of venue, Eminem said: "I heard that I wasn't going to be approved to play in Hyde Park and it made me even more excited to play in London this summer.
"The easiest way to get me to do something is to tell me I can't do it. Thanks to the Royal Parks for making it all possible... for Wembley."
All’s well that ends well, eh?
For those who, unlike the Queen, are a fan of the rapper, tickets will go on sale on Friday, May 9 at 9am.
By Amy Nickell omg – 3 hours ago
Biebs has been keen to show off his new girlfriend. Copyright: [Twitter]
Justin Bieber reportedly has a new girlfriend who isn’t Selena Gomez and isn’t Kylie Jenner.
Rumours started flying around after Bieber was snapped in LA hanging out with the then mystery gorgeous girl.
She’s called Yovanna Ventura (potential cousin of Ace?) and appaz 20-year-old Biebs is proper smitten giving his new lady a ‘10/10’.
Going by the name of ‘Yo’ all we can gather so far about Bieber’s new bit of crumpet is that she is absolutely smokin’ hot – can totally see what Justin is digging.
Girl-crush alert and we’re not ashamed to say it.
Yovanna Ventura is officially our new girl crush. Copyright: [Twitter]
So is it any wonder that Bieber has been keen in showing off his new squeeze on all his social channels. If it’s not on social media then it didn’t happen – we all know this.
Unsurprisingly, the 18-year-old is a model (well, it would be a sin not be looking like that) and is also bilingual and fluent in both Spanish and English.
Yovanna is unsurprisingly a model. Copyright: [Twitter]
There were rumours flying around before that since his split from Selena Gomez, Justin had been cosying up with Kardashian sister, Kylie Jenner.
However, judging by Instsgram things are very loved up for Yovanna and Justin. We just hope he manages to hang onto this one.
The journalist-turned-novelist died surrounded by family and friends at his home close to Salisbury in Wiltshire on Tuesday after a long illness.
His wife Diana said: "He had a wonderful life and he travelled the
world. All he ever wanted to do was write and that is what he did."Thomas was born in Newport, Wales, and grew up in a Barnardo's home.
His first job in journalism was as a reporter at a weekly newspaper.
From there he moved on to Fleet Street and the London Evening News.
Thomas covered a number of major stories, including the trial of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann.
His time as a national serviceman in Malaya inspired the author's most famous work, a comic story of British soldiers based in the Far East. The bestseller later became a hit film.Thomas, who also wrote numerous non-fiction and travel books during his career, was given an OBE for services to literature ten years ago.
He leaves behind his wife, four children and four grandchildren.
Eminem Feels 'Hurt' After He Is Banned From Performing At Hyde Park By The Queen
One is not amused.
Turns out she’s not a huge fan of rap.
Eminem has been banned from playing British Summer Time at Hyde Park this July after failing to receive ‘royal approval’ from the Queen.
And the 41-year-old ‘Monster’ singer is rather cut up about the whole thing.
Eminem, who would have been making is debut at the venue, said: “That’s mean, man. It kinda hurts my feelings.”
Eminem will instead now play Wembley. As to why the Queen decided against Eminem performing is being kept under wraps with a source telling The Sun: “Eminem confirmed the show, then it was mysteriously cancelled.”
Led by the Royal Family, The Royal Parks organisation is in charge of granting permission for acts to play in the park.
Clearly, Eminem didn’t cut the mustard.
But it’s not all bad news for Em, who will now be playing at Wembley Stadium instead, making him the first rapper to headline the iconic venue.
Eminem is excited to play Wembley. Speaking about the change of venue, Eminem said: "I heard that I wasn't going to be approved to play in Hyde Park and it made me even more excited to play in London this summer.
"The easiest way to get me to do something is to tell me I can't do it. Thanks to the Royal Parks for making it all possible... for Wembley."
All’s well that ends well, eh?
For those who, unlike the Queen, are a fan of the rapper, tickets will go on sale on Friday, May 9 at 9am.
Justin Bieber's New Girlfriend Yovanna Ventura Is So Hot We Just Can't Stop Staring
We actually can't tear our eyes off Bieber's new ladyfriend
He’s bagged himself a new ladyfriend.
Biebs has been keen to show off his new girlfriend. Copyright: [Twitter]Justin Bieber reportedly has a new girlfriend who isn’t Selena Gomez and isn’t Kylie Jenner.
Rumours started flying around after Bieber was snapped in LA hanging out with the then mystery gorgeous girl.
She’s called Yovanna Ventura (potential cousin of Ace?) and appaz 20-year-old Biebs is proper smitten giving his new lady a ‘10/10’.
Going by the name of ‘Yo’ all we can gather so far about Bieber’s new bit of crumpet is that she is absolutely smokin’ hot – can totally see what Justin is digging.
Girl-crush alert and we’re not ashamed to say it.
Yovanna Ventura is officially our new girl crush. Copyright: [Twitter]So is it any wonder that Bieber has been keen in showing off his new squeeze on all his social channels. If it’s not on social media then it didn’t happen – we all know this.
Unsurprisingly, the 18-year-old is a model (well, it would be a sin not be looking like that) and is also bilingual and fluent in both Spanish and English.
Yovanna is unsurprisingly a model. Copyright: [Twitter]There were rumours flying around before that since his split from Selena Gomez, Justin had been cosying up with Kardashian sister, Kylie Jenner.
However, judging by Instsgram things are very loved up for Yovanna and Justin. We just hope he manages to hang onto this one.
sorry lad (eminem)
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