Pulp was tragically denied the Mercury Prize for Album of the Year, but Pulp returned to the awards show just two years later and won the prize.
Pulp were ‘one measly vote’ away from making history with their fourth album (file)(Image: Getty Images)
For a tragic reason, Pulp, a cherished British band, lost out on winning the Mercury Prize. The Jarvis Cocker-fronted band would eventually take home the award, but their first accolade-grabbing performance was taken from them in a neck-and-neck race to take the first place.
Before breaking into the Top 40 singles chart for the first time in 1994, Pulp were founded in 1978. They spent more than a decade working, performing, and recording. Although the song marked the group’s first major award nod, it would not be their first attempt at chart success. His ‘n ‘ Hers, which was released on this day in 1994, would be the band’s first Mercury Prize nomination.
The band would go on to write some of the 90s’ most influential pieces, including “Common People,” “This is Hardcore,” and “Disco 2000,” even though they didn’t win the Mercury Prize.
Fans have since forgotten Pulp’s nomination for album of the year, which was almost too close to call.
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Elegant Slumming, M People’s album, received the award, but Pulp’s nomination marked a significant turning point for the band. His ‘n ‘Hers, Pulp’s 1994 album, lost out on the Mercury Prize by “one measly vote,” according to host Mark Radcliffe when he performed on The White Room, a British rock show.
A Reddit post celebrating the album’s anniversary suggested the album and band were stronger than their contemporaries, with Pulp’s opening show supporting Oasis tipped as far stronger than the Gallagher brothers’ show.
One user praised the album as “I adore it and was fortunate to see them supporting Oasis in Sheffield in 1995.” I sincerely believed they were superior to Oasis. A can of beer was thrown off the stage by Jarvis, and it fell over a security guard. Classic”!
Another thread suggested Pulp were deserving of the award for the year, but they faced stiff competition from The Prodigy and Blur’s “Parklife” album and their Music for the Jilted Generation.
Pulp won the Pulp prize just two years later, playing the Glastonbury Festival alongside (file).
However, Pulp won the Album of the Year award just two years later for their “Different Class” album, which would have won them the Mercury Prize.
The band also won the Ivor Novello Awards for “Common People” in the same year as the band for “Common People” in the same year for Best Live Act and Best Musically and Lyrically.
Some users suggested that “His’ n’ Hers” was a better album than the Mercury Prize-winning album that followed in a third Reddit thread celebrating the album’s 30th anniversary last year.
One person said, “I prefer Different Class over this album. A classic Britpop song, Babys.
Here’s where The Bill cast is now, from Jeff Stewart’s comeback to Sarah Manners’ tech success and heartbreaking losses along the way. From tragedy to new business ventures.
The Bill was last on our screens nearly 25 years ago(Image: ITV)
For over two decades, The Bill was a staple of British television, bringing the gritty realities of police work into living rooms across the nation. The ITV drama, set in the fictional Sun Hill police station, ran from 1984 to 2010 and featured a rotating cast of characters who became household names.
The final episode of the television series will soon be 25 years old. The final two episodes were produced by Reza Moradi and David Harsent, and they were broadcast on ITV1 on August 24 and 31. What transpired after the sirens ceased, though? Some of the cast members who are most recognizable are now, let’s take a look.
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Jeff Stewart (PC Reg Hollis)
Jeff Stewart played PC Reg Hollis on the show(Image: Thames Television)
For 24 years, Jeff Stewart, 69, played the eccentric and devoted PC Reg Hollis. Stewart attempted suicide in 2008 after learning that his contract was terminated, but he persisted and went on to work again in acting. For his role in Under Jakob’s Ladder, he won the Best Actor award at the Manhattan Film Festival.
The actor was reportedly in financial trouble when a source close to him said at the time. He has been sobbing and shedding a lot of tears. He has endured a difficult ordeal because he was hospitalized while he was only partially conscious. He has been severely injured and deeply disappointed by his dismissal.
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Jeff earned the most money in the cast, making £150,000 annually from his appearances. Stewart made an appearance in the first episode of The Bill since 1984.
Chris Ellison (Frank Burnside)
Chris Ellison played DI Frank Burnside on the show(Image: Getty Images)
Chris Ellison’s portrayal of the hard-nosed DI Frank Burnside earned him a spin-off series, Burnside. After The Bill, he appeared in shows like EastEnders and New Tricks, and participated in Celebrity Big Brother in 2015.
Ellison, 78, has been raising awareness about aphasia, a speech-debilitating condition he and actor Bruce Willis share. The actor had a stroke in 2020 when his wife discovered him lying on the floor of their Brighton bedroom.
Ellison’s wife became his full-time caregiver after spending time in the hospital. He then returned home in November 2020. Ellison can fully comprehend what other people are saying despite having trouble speaking.
Kevin Lloyd, Tosh Lines,
Kevin Lloyd played DC Tosh Lines (left) on the show(Image: Carlton Television)
Up until 1998, Kevin Lloyd served as the endearing DC Tosh Lines. He was kicked out of the show after struggling with alcoholism, and he passed away shortly after going to rehab in 1998 at the age of 49. His death left a legacy for a number of weeks, but his character remained on-screen.
Derek Conway (Chief Inspector) is represented by Ben Roberts.
Ben Roberts (left) played Chief Inspector Derek Conway(Image: Thames Television)
From 1987 until his dramatic departure in 2002, Chief Inspector Derek Conway was played by Ben Roberts. Roberts passed away in 2021 at the age of 70, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances.
His former agent, who described him as a “wonderful” actor with “an extensive career in theatre, TV, and film,” confirmed his death. In the ITV police drama Roberts played an old-fashioned officer who had a background in hostage negotiations.
A petrol bomb went into Conway’s panda car, killing him in the end. He later appeared in Tim Burton’s 2016 fantasy Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children and Jane Eyre’s 2011 film adaptation. Helen Lloyd, a former continuity announcer and audiobook narrator, leaves him behind.
Tony Scannell (DS Ted Roach)
Tony Scannell played DS Ted Roach for nine years(Image: Fremantle Media/Shutterstock)
Tony Scannell, an Irish actor, spent nine years on the DS Ted Roach before quitting in 1993. He passed away in 2020 at the age of 74, and tributes have focused on his strong performance on screen. On October 23, 1984, Scannell made his television debut with the episode “A Friend in Need.”
He agreed to two episodes at first, but he stayed until 1993. From 1997 to 1999, he also acted as Eddie Harris on the Channel 5 soap opera Family Affairs.
Chris Simmons (DC Mickey Webb)
Chris Simmons joined The Bill in the late 90s(Image: Unknown)
Chris Simmons joined The Bill in the late ’90s as DC Mickey Webb. Post The Bill, he appeared in EastEnders and Hollyoaks, and has been involved in youth initiatives in his hometown of Gravesend.
Simmons was on The Bill from 2000 to 2003. He made an appearance in EastEnders in October 2011 as Kat Moon’s love interest Mark Garland for a few episodes. For a three-part The Bill Podcast in order to promote Chris’s starring role in Sally’s play The Still Room, he and his The Bill co-star Sally Rogers were interviewed for a three-part interview in 2020.
He also creates safety diagrams for the HS2 project’s participants.
Sarah Manners (PC Kirsty Knight)
Sarah Manners finished in sixth place during her stint on Strictly(Image: PA)
Sarah Manners, 49, played PC Kirsty Knight in the show’s final years. Afterwards, she appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and later launched a successful Pilates app, Pilates On Tap, earning recognition as an inspirational woman in tech.
Sarah placed sixth overall on the 2004 Strictly competition. It was revealed that the show would be canceled after Kirst spent six months on-screen as Kirst in The Bill. She later stated, “I’m heartbroken. For everyone on the show, not just for myself. The industry suffers a significant loss as a result. Everyone is extremely upset about it.
Scott Maslen (DS Phil Hunter)
Scott Maslen also starred in EastEnders(Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
Scott Maslen, 53, played Jack Branning in the main role on EastEnders before leaving The Bill. He also competed in Celebrity MasterChef and Strictly Come Dancing.
Scott made his first appearance on The Bill in 2002 before leaving in 2007 to join EastEnders full-time. Maslen admitted in April 2015 that he had rejected returning to EastEnders, stating, “I didn’t want to go back just 18 months after leaving.”
Scott is married to Estelle Maslen, the mother of his son Zak Alexander Maslen, who also teaches acting. Before getting married on September 6, 2008, the couple had been living together for nine years.
Callum Stone’s Sam Callis
Sam Callis (right) played DC Callum Stone(Image: ITV)
Sam Callis, 51, became The Bill’s DC Callum Stone in the later years. He has since appeared in a number of TV dramas and continues to work in both front and backroom.
Sam and Osmin met at London’s Burning, and the couple now live there. With the birth of his daughter, he became a father for the first time in December 2008. He also has a son.
Cat Simmons (DC Kezia Walker)
Cat Simmons has continued acting(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
The role of DC Kezia Walker was enhanced by Cat Simmons, 44, who added depth. She continued acting after The Bill, including in the roles in Oliver! and the Superstar of Jesus Christ.
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On Friday, April 18, 2018, this is how things are going.
Fighting
71 Ukrainian drones were destroyed or intercepted overnight, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense, of which 49 were fatally shot in the Kursk region.
According to state news agency TASS, the ministry reportedly seized the village of Preobrazhensky in the eastern Donetsk region of Ukraine.
Russia launched five missiles and 75 drones at Ukraine overnight, according to Kyiv’s air force, 25 of which were shot down, and 30 of them did not arrive at their targets due to electronic warfare measures.
According to regional governor Serhiy Lysak, two people were killed and five were hurt by Russian artillery shelling in Nikopol, in southern Ukraine.
Three people were killed in the most recent mass killings in Dnipro by Russians, and 31 others were hurt. According to Dnipro mayor Borys Filatov, at least 15 other buildings were also damaged.
Two road workers were killed by a Russian drone attack in Kherson’s southern region of Ukraine, according to Oleksandr Prokudin, the governor of the area.
Near the Ukrainian cities of Udachne, Kotlyne, and Shevchenko, all of which are close to Pokrovsk, the country’s top military commander, Oleksandr Syrskii, claimed that Ukraine had acquired a small area of land measuring about 16 square kilometers (6 square miles).
Ceasefire
Despite a mutually agreed 30-day moratorium on energy strikes, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant’s management, under the leadership of Russia, claimed Ukrainian drones were attacking the facility.
According to Maria Zakharova, a spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Ukraine has already carried out 80 strikes on energy sites. In the last day, ten attacks have been carried out, according to Moscow’s defense ministry.
DTEK, the country’s largest private energy producer, claimed that Russian drone strikes in the Dnipropetrovsk region had destroyed the country’s energy infrastructure.
According to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, a delegation from the Ukraine met with representatives from the UK, France, and Germany in Paris to discuss a potential ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv.
In Paris, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US special envoy Steve Witkoff addressed Ukraine and the European nations’ requests for an equitable ceasefire agreement.
A meeting between the US, Ukraine, and other European nations in Paris, according to Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for the Kremlin, would provide Witkoff with an update on the status of the ceasefire discussions.
Vladimir Putin’s meeting with Witkoff was “extremely productive,” according to a Russian envoy, who accused some nations of trying to stifle the dialogue between the two nations.
diplomacy and politics
According to Ukraine’s first deputy prime minister Yulia Svyrydenko, the US and Ukraine have signed a memorandum of intent as a first step toward a conclusion of an agreement regarding the extraction of minerals in Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, urged Russia to put an end to its three-year conflict with Kyiv.
Additionally, President Zelenskyy claimed that there is proof that China supplied Russia with artillery and gunpowder.
Zelenskyy claimed that Russia has started focusing instead on civilian infrastructure rather than reducing its attacks on Ukraine’s energy facilities.
Zelenskyy added that Kyiv was willing to purchase at least ten Patriot air defense systems to defend itself from Russian attacks.
According to Zakharova, a spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Germany would be regarded as having directly participated in the Ukrainian conflict by using a Taurus missile. Her remarks came after Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor-in-waiting, said he was willing to send missiles to Kyiv.
Aquarius will begin to feel swamped on April 18 according to their horoscope, while Scorpio will hold onto their most innermost thoughts.
Find out what’s written in the stars with our astrologer Russell Grant(Image: Daily Record/GettyImages)
One star sign delays major purchases while another pursues significant goals as it is Friday.
There are 12 zodiac signs – Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces – and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more.
These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years. From Aries through to Pisces, here’s what today could bring for your horoscope – and what you can do to be prepared.
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)
If your passion leads you in a new direction, this is a great time to pursue it. Possibility is abound in a project. You are motivated to act and show off your creativity when you have a positive energy. Friends will support your suggestions if you share your ideas with them.
Taurus (Apr 21 – May 21)
When you have a good reputation for making a lasting impression on others, you could find yourself in the limelight. This is a great time to ask for a special assignment or even consider starting a new business. You have caught the attention of a powerful executive.
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Gemini (May 22 – June 21)
Your social life and romance are at their best. You might find it beneficial to take a break and reflect even if you enjoy participating in group and friendship activities. You will soon have the opportunity to complete an ongoing project, which will allow for the creation of something fresh.
Cancer (June 22 – July 23)
You’re pursuing significant objectives, but you don’t anticipate it to be simple. So you can begin to unwind and unwind once you have set yourself a goal. For both professional and personal enjoyment, expanding your social network can turn your attention.
Leo (July 24 – Aug 23)
You won’t want to be alone because you are so creative and spontaneous. You’ll succeed when you’re in a group of friends and with friends. You’re having a great time, and you’d love to see your spouse participate. When they admit they aren’t interested, you might be caught off guard.
Virgo (Aug 24 – Sept 23)
The best way to resolve a disagreement is to find a middle ground. Events in the day will give you the answer if you want to question a person’s level of trustworthiness. You might have to take some of their ideas into consideration by a housemate, and you’ll be happy to agree without a second thought.
Libra (Sept 24 – Oct 23)
You might not be entirely committed to a long-term arrangement. The new partner is confident that this partnership will last a lifetime. You won’t miss out on some delightful experiences, even if you are still uncertain. You’re single, right? Just around the corner is a short, romantic adventure.
Scorpio (Oct 24 – Nov 22)
You aren’t yet ready to reveal your innermost thoughts, but your partner may struggle to understand you. You’re trying to understand yourself, which is one of the reasons you’re so hesitant. You must have the courage to express your feelings, but you are currently not that way.
Sagittarius (Nov 23 – Dec 21)
Prepare for some social-related changes. You may be disbanding a group you are involved with. You’ll be surprised by how suddenly this happens. Give yourself some time to consider your future. Stand firm in your choice even if someone tries to trick you into thinking otherwise once you’ve decided what you want.
Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 20)
Don’t let anyone make a quick decision if you’re considering making a sizable home purchase. Encourage housemates to go shopping together and see what’s on offer and how much it’ll cost instead.
Aquarius (Jan 21 – Feb 19)
You’re starting to feel burdened by daily problems and paperwork. To tackle everything and become organized, you only need a quick burst of energy. This is the ideal time to act if you have appointments scheduled or documents waiting for your signature.
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Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20)
This feeling won’t last very long if you’ve been feeling a little lost lately. You’ll start to feel excitement as things start to move more quickly. You’ll suddenly want to start working on important projects you’ve already set aside. It will be a good thing to finally begin these.
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Alicia, whose real name Sarah Howes is Sarah Howes, was known for her string of famous boyfriends and frequent series of cosmetic procedures when she was at the height of her career in the early 1990s.
The couple only went public with their relationship two months ago (Image: Alicia Douvall /Instagram)
Former glamour model and Celebrity Big Brother (CBB) star Alicia Douvall has announced her engagement following a romantic getaway to the Maldives with her boyfriend David Anstiss, she revealed on Thursday.
In the early Noughties Alicia- whose real name is Sarah Howes – was known for her string of celebrity boyfriends and her constant cycle of cosmetic surgeries. The star competed on the fifteenth series of CBB in 2015 which was aired on Channel 5. She was the second housemate to be evicted on day 17, after receiving the fewest votes from the public.
At the height of her fame Alicia enjoyed romances and did subsequent kiss and tell stories with the likes of Simon Cowell, Mick Hucknall, P Diddy, Mickey Rourke, and Dean Gaffney. But she seems happier than ever with her now soon-to-be husband David Anstiss.
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Alicia Douvall looks smitten with David Anstiss in their holiday snaps(Image: Alicia Douvall /Instagram)
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Alicia first went public with her relationship with David, who is the director of Solution Engineering, on Valentine’s Day this year by sharing a series of romantic snaps online. Just two months later they have taken their relationship to the next level.
On Thursday, April 17 the 45-year-old, took to Instagram to share the wonderful news with her followers. They looked smitten as they posed for pictures in their hotel room, shortly after he popped the big question. In the hotel room a line of red rose petals culd be seen leading to a bed strewn with more petals and a message that read: ‘She said yes’.
While putting her ring-clad on her husband’s shoulder, Alicia looked stunning in a black dress for the occasion. In a different photo, Alicia took a closer look at her ring while the Indian Ocean was a distance away. She held up her manicured hand.
Her supporters congratulated the happy couple in the comments section. That ring is a STUNNER, a follower wrote. MANY congratulations! Such lovely news, I think! While another person praised “Congratulations! You deserve this happiness, thanks for sharing this wonderful and wonderful news.
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Alicia has undergone more than 400 cosmetic procedures, costing an estimated £1 million, but the former glamour model has recently undergone a transformative transformation.
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After 18 boob jobs, 11 nose tweaks, 11 bum implants, and even having her ribs trimmed, Alicia gave up. Over the next ten years, she has established a successful skincare company with an emphasis on natural anti-aging. And all of this hard work has paid off, with the company now available at stores like Walmart in the US, Sephora, and Superdrug in the UK.
The six-person crew, which included pop megastar Katy Perry, had some unpopular opinions of the space flight’s massive price tag and bizarre and dramatic antics.
Katy Perry went to space this week(Image: BLUE ORIGIN/AFP via Getty Images)
Katy Perry regrets “making a public spectacle” of going to space, it is reported.
The pop megastar, 40, was one of six women to fly in the Blue Origin NS-31 from Texas on Monday in a mission funded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezo’s space exploration company. The 11-minute journey has been criticised for its questionable environmental impact, and for the bizarre and dramatic antics of the crew, including Perry.
When Perry, who debuted in the pop charts with I Kissed a Girl in 2008, exited the Blue Origin capsule, she immediately stopped and raised a daisy in the air before eventually stomping to her knees and kissing the ground.
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Now it is thought the mum of one, born in California, is experiencing second thoughts about partaking in the mission. A source said: “Katy doesn’t regret going to space. It was life changing. What she does regret is making a public spectacle out of it.”
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The singer, who shot to fame with I Kissed A Girl, brought a daisy into space(Image: Blue Origin)
The comments contrast with Perry’s remarks given to a reporter moments after she emerged from the capsule. The Firework hitmaker said: “It’s about a collective energy in there. It’s about us. It’s about making space for future women and taking up space and belonging. It’s about this wonderful world that we see right out there and appreciating it. This is all for the benefit of Earth.”
Yet the singer has faced a strong backlash. Our Environment Editor, Nada Farhoud, argued the mission helped Mr Bezos’s vanity project. Others condemned the stunt for its timing – because NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have only just returned to Earth after being stranded in space for more than nine months.
And the source told Mail Online Perry now regrets “kissing the ground” after the flight as well as her “close-up camera moments” inside the capsule – where she held a daisy up to the camera, promoted the setlist to her upcoming tour, and sang the lyrics to What a Wonderful World all while suspended in microgravity.
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Perry, who has been nominated for 13 Grammy Awards since 2009, planned to bring the daisy to space as a “beautiful tribute” to her four-year-old daughter Daisy Dove Bloom, whom she shares with fiancé Orlando Bloom.
