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→ NewsJennifer Lawrence says filming sex scenes was easier with a stranger
Jennifer Lawrence said she found filming intimate scenes for Die My Love easier with Robert Pattinson because they did not know each other, and they rehearsed with interpretive dance before shooting the film’s so-called 'tiger scene'.
Export ban placed on £3m sculpture of Sir John Gordon.
The UK has placed a temporary export ban on an 18th-century marble bust of Sir John Gordon by Edmé Bouchardon, valued at about £3.1m; the export licence decision has been deferred until 8 April to allow UK institutions to make offers.
Kaley Cuoco's friends post about their 'mom group' amid Ashley Tisdale drama
Kaley Cuoco's friends shared photos celebrating their 'village' and used hashtags like #lifteachother after Ashley Tisdale wrote about leaving a 'toxic mom group.' The exchange followed Tisdale's essay describing feelings of exclusion during her postpartum period.
Béla Tarr, Hungarian director of Sátántangó and Werckmeister Harmonies, dies aged 70
Béla Tarr, the Hungarian filmmaker known for long, formally spare works such as Sátántangó and Werckmeister Harmonies, has died aged 70 after a long illness, the Hungarian Film Artists Association said. The association said the grieving family asked not to be contacted.
100 skulls and human remains recovered near Philadelphia cemetery
Police reported recovering about 100 skulls and other human remains connected to a string of break-ins at Mount Moriah Cemetery; a suspect is jailed on $1 million bond.
Princess Catherine marks 44 in an intimate birthday profile
The article profiles Princess Catherine as she turns 44, noting her recovery from cancer and a gradual return to public duties that included engagements in 2025 and a focus on early childhood causes.
Bryan Kohberger victims' families sue Washington State University.
The families of four University of Idaho students have filed a lawsuit alleging Washington State University ignored repeated complaints about Bryan Kohberger; Kohberger pleaded guilty and is serving life, and WSU has 20 days to respond.
Princess of Wales says she is 'grateful to be alive' as she marks 44th birthday
Kensington Palace released the final 'Mother Nature' film on the Princess of Wales's 44th birthday, featuring her voiceover about nature and recovery and a line saying she is 'deeply grateful...to be alive'. The palace described the film as the culmination of a year-long, personal creative project.
Anthony Joshua pays tribute after friends died in Nigeria crash
Anthony Joshua paid tribute to friends Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, who died in a car crash near Lagos; Joshua sustained minor injuries and attended a funeral in London.
Switzerland holds national mourning for victims of Alpine bar fire
Switzerland will hold a memorial service and a national day of mourning for the 40 people killed in the Jan. 1 fire at the Le Constellation bar; authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the bar managers.
Man admits wife's murder after car crash near McDonald's
Paul Knight pleaded guilty to the murder of his wife on the day his trial was due to begin, and police say officers found her body at the family home after responding to a nearby car crash. He is due to be sentenced on January 29.
Paul Mescal reveals he is writing music after filming Beatles biopic.
Actor Paul Mescal says playing Paul McCartney in the upcoming four-part Beatles films inspired him to begin writing his own music, and he said McCartney received him with kindness and warmth.
A Thousand Blows season two highlights Erin Doherty's performance
The second series of A Thousand Blows takes a darker turn and centres on Erin Doherty's Mary Carr, whose performance dominates the episodes.
Owners of Swiss bar arrive for questioning at prosecutor's office
Jacques and Jessica Moretti arrived in Sion for questioning as prosecutors investigate the New Year’s Eve fire at Le Constellation; Switzerland held a national minute of silence and memorial for the victims.
Warsaw's vegan restaurants offer pierogi, schnitzel and ramen
A visitor spent three days sampling Warsaw's vegan restaurants, from plant-based pierogi and schnitzel to ramen, and notes the city ranks highly on vegan guides.
Kristen Stewart holds hands with wife at The Chronology of Water premiere
Kristen Stewart held hands with her wife and producing partner, Dylan Meyer, at the Los Angeles premiere of her feature directorial debut The Chronology of Water, which opens in U.S. theaters this Friday.
Filipino Catholics Express Frustration During Annual Nazarene Procession
Tens of thousands attended Manila's annual procession of the centuries-old Jesus the Nazarene statue, and many participants used the event to voice frustration over a corruption scandal that has implicated lawmakers.
Nicole and Antonia Kidman are being praised for their sister bond
Nicole Kidman posted an Instagram photo with her sister Antonia days after her divorce from Keith Urban was finalised, and fans noted their resemblance and close bond.
John Mulaney postpones Minneapolis shows after ICE shooting
John Mulaney postponed three Minneapolis performances after a federal immigration agent reportedly shot and killed a woman in the city; he said the situation felt unsafe and announced that tickets will be honored for the original dates.
Hairy Biker Si King swaps leathers for a silk scarf
Si King appears on More4's Britain's Favourite Railway Stations in a denim shirt and green silk scarf; the episode is presented as a solo return following the 2024 death of his Hairy Bikers partner Dave Myers.
Bill Hader and Ali Wong split after two years of dating
Bill Hader and Ali Wong have ended their two-year relationship, with a source telling People that scheduling around Wong's upcoming stand-up tour and Hader's film and TV projects made the relationship difficult. The pair are reported to be amicable and are focusing on work and their children.
Bam Margera returns to Jackass 5 after being removed from previous film
Bam Margera has reached a deal to be included in Jackass 5 and previously unseen archival footage of him will be used; it is unclear whether he will shoot new material or perform new stunts, and the film is scheduled for release on June 26.
Serena Williams' husband responds to skin bleaching claims
Alexis Ohanian reposted family photos and defended Serena Williams against online suggestions that she had bleached her skin. Williams previously denied such claims in 2024, saying changes in sunlight and exposure affect appearance.
Adelaide festival removes Randa Abdel-Fattah over 'cultural sensitivity' after Bondi attack
The Adelaide Festival board said it has removed academic and Palestine advocate Randa Abdel‑Fattah from the upcoming Writers' Week program after a review prompted by the Bondi attack; Abdel‑Fattah labelled the decision racist and censorious, and some writers and a sponsor have withdrawn in response.
Hamnet film reimagines Shakespeare with Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley
Chloé Zhao's film adapts Maggie O'Farrell's novel and imagines the death of Hamnet as an origin for Hamlet; Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal deliver absorbing performances alongside notable cinematography by Łukasz Żal and a score by Max Richter.
Becoming Victoria Wood review is an intimate and funny portrait of a trailblazing standup.
The documentary Becoming Victoria Wood uses archive footage and interviews with colleagues to trace Victoria Wood's rise as a pioneering female standup. It includes clips from her 1980s shows and voiceover excerpts recorded before her death in 2016.
Chloe Kim announces dislocated shoulder weeks before Winter Olympics
Chloe Kim said she dislocated her shoulder after a training fall in Switzerland and is awaiting MRI results; the Milano Cortina Winter Games begin on February 6.
911 call by Sherrone Moore's wife reveals a suicide threat
Audio of a 911 call from Kelli Moore on the day Sherrone Moore was fired reports she said he threatened to kill himself; Moore was arrested on multiple charges, has pleaded not guilty and was released on bond.
Minneapolis shooting prompts spread of misrepresented and fabricated images
After the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, multiple images and videos circulated online that were misrepresented or fabricated; fact-checks found some were AI-generated and others showed unrelated people.
Father convicted for killing five children decades after their deaths
Paul Perez was convicted in Woodland, California, this week for the deaths of five infants; remains found in 2007 were linked to one child by DNA testing in 2019, leading to his arrest in 2020.
