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    Celebrity

    Celebrity brings together the daily churn of film, television, music and public life – new releases and reviews, casting and career decisions, and the milestones and anniversaries that mark long careers. It sits alongside the industry stories running behind the scenes, from streaming platforms chasing their next hit to studios and public figures navigating controversy and scrutiny.

    It matters because celebrity culture is where entertainment, business and public opinion regularly collide. A single remark from an actor, a strategic pivot by a studio, or a scandal involving a well-known figure can shape conversations well beyond the entertainment pages, touching on politics, corporate ethics and shifting public attitudes.

    This is also where readers can follow the more personal threads: the choices performers make about their craft, the private moments that spill into public view, and the tributes paid to figures who have shaped culture over decades. It's a topic built for keeping up with both the headline moment and the person behind it.

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      Rivian reported a sharp rise in third-quarter production and deliveries, as its more affordable R2 begins to contribute to growth. The increase stands out in a US electric vehicle market where sales have fallen, and the R2’s success matters to Rivian’s prospects as an independent, scaled manufacturer. The company produced 19,751 vehicles and delivered 19,248,…

    • Shivon Zilis says Elon Musk ended relationship without warning

      Shivon Zilis says Elon Musk ended their relationship without warning, describing the sudden breakup as painful and expressing hope they can remain friends and co-parent. Her account matters because the two share four children, and she is also an executive at Neuralink, Musk’s brain implant company. Zilis, 40, shared her feelings in a post on…

    • Firmus faces investor doubts and local opposition ahead of multibillion-dollar float

      Firmus Technologies is preparing for a multibillion-dollar Australian sharemarket listing as it plans a large expansion of AI datacentres, but its projections and valuation are drawing investor scepticism. In Tasmania, local opposition has grown over how the company secured approval for a major facility, raising questions about community consultation and the practical risks facing its…

    • School Protests Spread Across France Amid Education Concerns and Rising Violence

      Thousands of students in France have protested over education standards, disrupting more than 700 schools as demonstrations spread from Paris to cities across the country. The unrest has become a public order crisis, with fires, clashes and injuries, raising concerns for students, staff and families as the country approaches a presidential election. Interior Minister Laurent…

    • Ethiopia-Eritrea ties severed; BBC announces major cuts; Trump escalates in Middle East

      Ethiopia and Eritrea sever diplomatic ties as fighting flares. The BBC announces major service cuts whilst Trump escalates military pressure in the Middle East.

    • School protests spread across France, raising alarm in Macron’s government

      School protests that began in the low-income Seine-Saint-Denis area have spread across France, prompting hundreds of schools to close and drawing in some university students. The demonstrations have alarmed President Emmanuel Macron’s government because youth protests can attract wider public support and grow beyond the control of organisers, with national elections approaching. Students are calling…

    • UK castles host Traitors-inspired events, with weekends costing £30,000

      The surge in popularity of the UK television show “The Traitors” has sparked a boom in Traitors-style events across British castles, with event companies organising everything from team-building exercises to luxury weekend getaways. The show’s celebrity format, involving deception and strategic gameplay, has captured audiences and inspired fans to recreate the experience themselves, leading castle…

    • Phil Collins speculates McCartney removed his Beatles documentary reference

      Phil Collins has suggested that Paul McCartney may have been behind the removal of a reference to him from the Disney+ re-release of *The Beatles Anthology*. At a London Q&A, Collins said the original documentary included George Harrison discussing Collins’s cover of “Tomorrow Never Knows”; he speculated that McCartney “maybe” did not like the reference.…

    • Star Wars: Galactic Racer turns podracing into an intense roguelike game

      Star Wars: Galactic Racer transforms the podracing sequence from The Phantom Menace into an immersive roguelike racing game developed by Fuse Games. The title combines high-speed, split-second racing mechanics with roguelike structure, capturing the thrilling atmosphere and authenticity of the Star Wars universe whilst challenging players to master intense courses and overcome aggressive opponents. Players…

    • Gordon Ramsay’s UK restaurants cut losses as sales surpass £100m

      Gordon Ramsay’s UK restaurant business made a smaller loss last year even as sales passed £100m for the first time. The figures show that higher sales have not yet translated into a UK profit, while the group says improving profitability remains a priority. The UK business, which runs 34 restaurants including Savoy Grill, Pétrus and…