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→ NewsAnsel Elgort welcomes his first baby
Actor Ansel Elgort was seen in New York City carrying his newborn, and a source told PEOPLE he recently became a father; the child's name and sex have not been disclosed.
Kourtney Kardashian says she is three years sober
Kourtney Kardashian posted on Instagram Stories that she has been sober for three years while celebrating the launch of her sister Khloe’s new Khloud popcorn flavor.
Katie Price's 'Mucky Mansion' is being transformed into a plush superhome.
New owner James Mercer bought Katie Price's former West Sussex home for £1.15million and recent photos show exterior renovation work under way, including scaffolding and a new roof.
Letter writing enjoys a revival as people seek connection and a break
People are returning to letter writing, typewriter clubs and calligraphy communities to step away from screens and form slower, more personal connections.
Buddhist monks pass halfway mark on 2,300-mile US Walk for Peace
A group of Buddhist monks reached the halfway point of a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace across the United States after 83 days, continuing despite injuries to members and to their dog, which recently had surgery.
Teyana Taylor rises from reality TV after Golden Globe win and is tipped for an Oscar nomination
Teyana Taylor won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Perfidia Beverly Hills in One Battle After Another, and the story notes she is now being tipped for an Oscar nomination. Her quick rise from reality TV to awards attention was highlighted in her acceptance speech and recent interviews.
Dylan Mulvaney cast as Anne Boleyn in Broadway musical Six
Dylan Mulvaney will make her Broadway debut as Anne Boleyn in Six beginning February 16, the show's official accounts announced. Six is a Tony-winning, female-centered retelling of Henry VIII's wives that has run on Broadway since 2021.
HGTV star Leslie Davis clarifies divorce after announcing engagement
Leslie Davis said she and her husband Jacob privately split in 2022 and has confirmed she is engaged to fellow HGTV star Don Reidy, whom she met while filming Rock the Block in 2023.
The Pitt highlights strains in the US healthcare system
The Pitt's second season portrays emergency-room life and explores insurance and AI themes while critics note the show's medical realism amid rising costs and pressures in the US healthcare system.
Jamie-Lynn Sigler discusses emotional portrayal of MS on Grey's Anatomy
Jamie-Lynn Sigler spoke about playing a doctor with Multiple Sclerosis in a recent Grey's Anatomy episode and described her first on-set moment revealing the diagnosis as emotional. She said writers collaborated with her and that the role aimed to show authentic representation of living with MS.
Dr Aggrey Burke obituary remembers a psychiatrist who challenged racist admissions
Dr Aggrey Burke has died aged 82 of prostate cancer; he was the first Black consultant psychiatrist in the UK and in 1986 helped expose discriminatory admissions at London medical schools, prompting a Commission for Racial Equality inquiry and policy changes.
Ant and Dec to launch Hanging Out podcast next week
Ant and Dec will present a new podcast, Hanging Out With Ant and Dec, with episodes released fortnightly from 22 January and bonus episodes on Mondays; they also announced a digital channel called Belta Box featuring curated clips and new entertainment.
Johnny Depp to return to Yorkshire with Hollywood Vampires
Johnny Depp will perform in Yorkshire this summer with his band Hollywood Vampires, appearing at Scarborough Open Air Theatre on 15 August and The Piece Hall in Halifax on 22 August.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon secure crew-wide bonus clause for The Rip in a Netflix first
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon persuaded Netflix to include performance-related bonuses for the entire crew on The Rip, a clause reported to cover about 1,200 workers. The film has received positive reviews and sits at 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Harry Styles tour details prompt fans to hunt for clues
Fans are hunting for clues about Harry Styles' likely tour after his official site opened pre-sale sign-ups, and he confirmed a new album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally, due March 6.
Simone Lahbib of EastEnders reflects on her brother's death
Actress Simone Lahbib said her brother Stephen died in November 2024 after a six-month terminal cancer diagnosis and praised Strathcarron Hospice's palliative care as she supports the hospice's campaign.
Inverness to Dublin flights to return in May
Direct flights between Inverness and Dublin will resume in May, operated by Emerald Airlines under a franchise agreement with Aer Lingus, restoring a route missed by passengers across the Highlands and Islands.
Khamenei regime will not be able to keep control of Iran, says film-maker
Director Jafar Panahi told the Guardian he believes the Khamenei government cannot sustain control after recent protests and crackdowns; he was sentenced in absentia to one year in December and is promoting his new film in the US.
Sass & Bide closes stores and plans relaunch to reclaim indie-sleaze identity
The Myer-owned label will close its stores and e-commerce site for several months and plans a relaunch later this year aimed at younger shoppers; the article says recent collections moved away from the brand's original indie-sleaze artistry.
Jason Momoa and Emilia Clarke reunite 15 years after Game of Thrones
Jason Momoa visited Emilia Clarke's dressing room in New York while she was taping The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Clarke shared a photo of the surprise meeting on Instagram. The two first appeared together in the debut season of Game of Thrones in 2011, making this reunion roughly 15 years after that season.
Kathleen Kennedy steps down from Lucasfilm
After more than 13 years leading Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down. Disney announced that Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan will share leadership of Lucasfilm.
Kerry Katona says she wanted ex Brian McFadden to rescue her
Kerry Katona told media she had hoped her ex‑husband Brian McFadden would rescue her but that his admitted stag‑night infidelity marked a turning point; she also said she has earned substantial income from OnlyFans.
The Traitors' Harriet became sober to pursue a writing career
Harriet Tyce, a former barrister and crime novelist who appeared on The Traitors, has been sober since June 2022 and left the Bar after about ten years to focus on writing following personal struggles and the 2021 death of a close friend.
Alan Rickman remembered for friendship, care and his distinctive voice
Letters published on the tenth anniversary of Alan Rickman's death recall his warmth, generosity and the resonant stage and screen voice remembered by colleagues and admirers.
Caitlyn Jenner comments on Kylie and Timothee Chalamet relationship
Caitlyn Jenner said she wants her daughter Kylie to be happy and described Timothee Chalamet as a 'great kid' and a 'phenomenal actor' after being spotted at LAX; the article also notes the couple's public appearances and reports about their living arrangements.
Llangollen Canal narrowboat is pulled clear after breach
The first of two narrowboats trapped in a hole after a breach on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch has been winched free; recovery of the second boat is ongoing and the Canal and River Trust estimates repairs could take about nine months.
Alan Rickman remembered by readers for private kindnesses
Readers shared personal memories of Alan Rickman a decade after his death, recalling moments on trains and at theatres as well as small acts of generosity.
Jesy Nelson's twins described as 'little warriors' after SMA1 diagnosis
Zion Foster posted a poem calling his and Jesy Nelson’s twin daughters 'two little warriors' after they were diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 1 (SMA1). Nelson has campaigned for SMA1 to be added to newborn screening, and officials have begun reassessing the screening policy while Scotland will start screening in the spring.
Tiger Woods' foundation receives $20m donation from Falcons owner
At a 50th‑birthday event that raised $50 million for the TGR Foundation, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank pledged $20 million toward a new TGR Learning Lab in Atlanta.
Heated Rivalry filming locations in Canada fans can visit
The article maps Ontario locations featured in the Sky Atlantic series Heated Rivalry, highlighting Lake Muskoka, Hamilton and Toronto as sites used for key scenes.
