UK gambling ads with Lewis Hamilton and Chelsea logo banned over influence on children
UK’s ad watchdog warns the betting companies not to include any character who has a strong appeal to viewers under the age of 18. Read more about this story ….
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Ab Fab stars Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley reunite for Amandaland
The Absolutely Fabulous stars will reunite on screen in a Christmas special of Lucy Punch’s sitcom. Read more about this story ….
Author Philip Pullman calls on government to act over ‘wicked’ AI scraping
The writer of the trilogies His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust wants copyright laws changed. Read more about this story ….
Kevin Federline has held off writing about Britney Spears. Until now
The ex-husband of Britney Spears makes a number of allegations against her – and she has accused him of attacking him. Read more about this story ….
Colman Domingo cast as cowardly Lion in upcoming Wicked sequel
“See you in Oz,” says Domingo in an Instagram video posted Monday on the film’s official page. Read more about this story ….
Stefan Dennis withdraws from Strictly Come Dancing due to injury
The Neighbours star has been forced to pull out of the show with a torn calf. Read more about this story ….
Harper Lee’s newly found stories reveal ‘a brilliant writer in the making’, her family say
The family of the author, known for To Kill A Mockingbird, say newly found stories reveal her brilliance. Read more about this story ….
From Hollywood to horticulture: Cate Blanchett on a mission to save seeds
The Hollywood actor teams up with Kew’s Millenium Seed Bank as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. Read more about this story ….
Stolen treasures, a crown dropped as thieves fled – and serious questions for Louvre security
The most spectacular Louvre robbery since the Mona Lisa in 1911 proves the vulnerability of French museums, writes Hugh Schofield. Read more about this story ….
Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers dies aged 48
“His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous,” the band wrote. Read more about this story ….