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April 13, 2021 - 10:55 BST Gemma Strong Prince Philip's 50 godchildren include a former pop star, a used car salesman and Gordon Brown's former girlfriend Prince Philip was a godfather many times over – the exact number is not known, with Buckingham Palace previously stating it was a "private matter", but it has been estimated the number stands at more than 50. His confirmed godchildren are certainly an eclectic group, including a former 60 popstar, a used car salesman and even Gordon Brown's former girlfriend. Let's take a closer look… MORE: The Queen's one surprising trait that 'irked' Prince Philip Loading the player... WATCH: Prince Philip's best family moments Louise Cordet Now 76, Louise Cordet was a singer best known for her 1962 single, I'm Just A Baby . She is the daughter of Captain Marcel Bisot of the Free French Air Force and Greek actress Helene Cordet; Helene's parents helped Philip's parents, … [Read more...] about Prince Philip’s 50 godchildren include a former pop star and a used car salesman

Although the Rolling Stones were tight-lipped about their tour plans following last year’s batch of “50 and Counting” shows, the rockers were already planning to hit the road for a bigger tour. “I kept hedging when people asked me, but I knew, the year before,” Mick Jagger said in an interview with CBS . “We kind of knew it was bound to happen,” Keith Richards added. “It was very hard for me to say yes because I hate touring,” Ronnie Wood said facetiously. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards Hint at Rolling Stones Tour Surprises The band shared some tidbits on how they prepare to tour. ready for the upcoming tour. “Personally, I start preparing about two months before the tour starts,” said the 69-year-old Jagger. “So I have to up my fitness level and I have to start singing everyday, doing practices and a bit of dancing.” To maintain his iconic moves, Jagger spends time in front of a mirror in a dance studio. Charlie Watts also noted how the band has to prepare double the … [Read more...] about Rolling Stones Discuss ’50 and Counting’ Tour Preparations

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advertisement advertisement advertisement After rejoining the Paris agreement , the U.S. now has to set new goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions, and Biden will announce the details of the commitment within days, before an Earth Day summit. Scientists are pushing for the goal of reducing emissions by 50% by the end of the decade to be on track for net-zero emissions by the middle of the century. That means sweeping changes, but experts say it’s feasible—and now hundreds of American companies are advocating for the same thing. advertisement advertisement “We are in a climate emergency, and the world needs bold action today,” says Patrick Flynn, vice president of sustainability at Salesforce, one of more than 300 businesses that signed an open letter to Biden today calling for the “ambitious and attainable target” of cutting emissions in half by 2030. “Biden has called it the number one issue facing humanity, and I agree. We know … [Read more...] about Hundreds of big American brands are asking Biden to commit to cutting emissions 50% by 2030

If you’re looking for a great smart home speaker or smart home display  that can totally change how you operate your household, you’ll want to check out these Amazon Echo deals . At the same time, Amazon has dropped the price of its newest third-generation Echo Show 10, offering $50 off . It’s down to $200 at Amazon, a 20% drop from its regular price of $250. You won’t believe the smart home versatility you can achieve with the Amazon Echo Show 10, and at this price, it’s a no-brainer. Our reviewers called the new Echo Show 10 a “true home command center” because of its unparalleled ability to run your home. It’s a smart home hub that offers a screen that moves (so it’s always in your line of sight) and effectively acts as a security camera, with top-tier audio performance that will blow you away. We loved previous versions of the Echo Show because they achieved a perfect balance between size, performance, and price. The Echo Show 10 loses none of those elements and adds … [Read more...] about Amazon dropped the new Echo Show 10 price by $50 today!