Author: SKYNEWS

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has settled a legal case brought by its former director-general, Tony Danker, after he was sacked last year following complaints about his behaviour.A spokesman for the CBI said: “The CBI has today settled legal action brought against the organisation by Tony Danker after his dismissal in April 2023. “The CBI board has agreed an undisclosed settlement with Mr Danker.Money latest: Retirement age will have to rise to 71, say experts”The CBI board also reiterates that Mr Danker is not associated in any way with the historical allegations reported in the media concerning matters which…

The Grammys 2024 ceremony was eventful, to say the least.Taylor Swift made history once again, winning best album for the fourth time for Midnights – while in sharp contrast to the glitz and glamour on stage, rapper Killer Mike was detained by police after picking up three gongs at the ceremony. There was a standing ovation for one star who made a rare public appearance to present one of the night’s biggest prizes, plus a Grammys dressing down from the most awarded rapper in the ceremony’s history.Aside from the big wins and the controversy, here is what everyone is talking…

There are dozens of awards dished out at the Grammys, with almost 100 this year.Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and Billie Eilish were among the big success stories of the night. Read our full story on the Grammy Awards 2024 here, or scroll down for our list of winners in the top categories. RECORD OF THE YEARFlowers – Miley CyrusBEST NEW ARTIST Victoria MonétSONG OF THE YEARWhat Was I Made For? – Billie Eilish and Finneas Image: Taylor Swift made history, becoming the first artist to win four album of the year awards. Pic: Reuters ALBUM OF THE YEAR Midnights -…

Women dominate this year’s Grammys, with female artists taking home the biggest four awards of the night.Taylor Swift made history when she won best album for Midnights, becoming the first artist to win the prize for a fourth time, having previously won for Fearless (2010), 1989 (2016) and Folklore (2021). Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:30 Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep was late to the Grammys, interrupting host Trevor Noah’s opening speech. Accepting the prize, Swift called her team around her saying, “Guys I feel so alone” before going on to thank everyone who made the…

Killer Mike has been detained by police at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles – just hours after the rapper won three awards.In a video posted on social media, the Atlanta-based rapper is seen being handcuffed and escorted out of the ceremony by police. His sixth studio album, Michael, picked up best rap album – while his track Scientists And Engineers won best rap song and best rap performance.As he received his awards on stage, Mike said: “This is for all the people who think you’re too old to rap… we keep hip hop alive. Never ever stop doing what…

Facebook is 20 years old today.On 4 February 2004 Mark Zuckerberg launched ‘thefacebook.com’ from his Harvard dormitory. Two decades later, many users struggle to remember a time they weren’t scrolling through its news feed – or that of its social media sibling, Instagram.While allowing us to find long-lost friends and family, and supporting small businesses, its 20-year history has been chequered with controversy – from the Cambridge Analytica scandal and allegations of election interference, to lacking protections against harmful content.Here we look back at the last 20 years – and what could be in store for the trillion-dollar tech company.…

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has set a new world record for the most time spent in space.The 59-year-old clocked up a cumulative total of more than 878 days and 12 hours outside the Earth’s atmosphere – the equivalent of nearly two-and-a-half years – on Sunday morning. Mr Kononenko celebrated the milestone on board the International Space Station (ISS), which he has travelled to five times since 2008.”I fly into space to do what I love, not to set records. I’ve dreamt of and aspired to become a cosmonaut since I was a child.”That interest – the opportunity to fly into…

The owner of Tangle Teezer, the British hair-styling brand, has enlisted investment bankers to explore options for the company that could include an eventual sale.Sky News has learnt that Mayfair Equity Partners, the private equity backer of companies such as Ovo Energy, has hired Harris Williams to oversee a strategic review. The move comes as Tangle Teezer benefits from an explosion in sales in the US, and comes 17 years after its founder’s pitch for funding was rejected on the television programme Dragons’ Den.People close to the situation said that a number of options were under review, and there was…

British director Matthew Vaughn has dispelled online rumours that Taylor Swift was behind the pseudonym Elly Conway – the author of the novel connected to his new film Argylle.The film sees its protagonist Elly Conway, played by Bryce Dallas Howard, thrown into the world of espionage when she meets real spy Aiden, played by Sam Rockwell, on a train. Argylle also stars Henry Cavill, Dua Lipa, John Cena, Bryan Cranston, Ariana DeBose and Catherine O’Hara.On Friday – the day of Argylle’s release in cinemas – The Telegraph revealed the real writers behind the novel – Terry Hayes and Tammy Cohen.Before…

Political censorship in the West today is “exactly the same” as it was in China under Chairman Mao, exiled artist Ai Weiwei has told Sky News.The 66-year-old dissident told Sky News’ Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips that “society becomes so timid, to really avoid any kind of questioning or argument”. He was responding to a question regarding the cancellation of his exhibition by the Lisson Gallery in London in November following social media posts regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict.”I grew up within this heavy political censorship,” he said, referring to his own family’s exile when he was one year old.”I realise…