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.

Oura Delays $15B Smart Ring IPO as Market Uncertainty Mounts

September 29, 2026

Oura Inc, a smart ring manufacturer, has announced the postponement of its planned initial public offering due to market uncertainty, despite strong investor demand. The broader IPO market has experienced a significant downturn, with research firm Renaissance Capital noting that whilst the year started strongly, activity tailed off considerably in the third quarter. The slowdown…
Julie Meyer’s Swiss venture capital firm enters liquidation amid unpaid claims

September 29, 2026

Julie Meyer’s Swiss venture capital firm, VIVA Investment Partners AG (VIP), has entered liquidation, adding to the business difficulties facing the former Dragons’ Den star. The proceedings began on 18 August, following reports that the company had accumulated about 435,000 Swiss francs (£400,000) in unpaid claims to tax offices, IT firms and small suppliers. Meyer…
AMD’s 192 GB Gorgon Halo systems arrive with a $6,799 starting price

September 29, 2026

AMD’s Gorgon Halo systems have arrived with up to 192 GB of unified memory, making them capable of running very large AI models locally. That could appeal to enthusiasts and privacy-conscious businesses, but the memory comes at a steep cost: GMKtec’s EVO-X5 Pro starts at $6,799. Gorgon Halo is a faster-clocked version of AMD’s Strix…
San Francisco Disrupt adds startup, investor and security meet-ups for 2026

September 29, 2026

TechCrunch has announced additional side events taking place around its 2026 Disrupt conference in San Francisco. The gatherings extend networking and discussion beyond the conference venue, bringing together founders, investors and technology communities for events ranging from informal drinks to startup and industry meet-ups. Highlighted events include a gathering featuring 18 South Korean startups on…
The 1996 movie Matt Damon always wished to be in: “There’s never gonna be a role that good”

September 29, 2026

Actor Matt Damon has credited Edward Norton’s 1996 performance in Primal Fear as the catalyst for creating Good Will Hunting alongside Ben Affleck. Inspired by what he saw as an exemplary role, Damon decided to write his own screenplay rather than compete for similar parts in Hollywood. This decision proved pivotal, establishing Damon’s early career…
Smart ring maker Oura puts off initial public offering due to market ‘uncertainty’

September 29, 2026

Oura Inc, the smart ring manufacturer, has announced it is postponing its planned initial public offering due to market “uncertainty”, despite the company experiencing strong demand for its products. The IPO market started 2026 positively but deteriorated in the third quarter, with concerns about potential artificial intelligence spending slowdowns, the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes and…
RAYE Addresses Michael B. Jordan Dating Rumors After Six Flags Outing Sparks Speculation

September 29, 2026

British singer RAYE has dismissed speculation about dating actor Michael B. Jordan after the pair were photographed together at a California theme park, clarifying that they are simply friends who enjoy roller coasters. The two are collaborating on an undisclosed project, though RAYE remained cryptic about the details, citing contractual restrictions. The remarks came during…
Review: Mobapad C2 Lite Controller – The Best Budget Pad For Switch 2? Probably

September 29, 2026

Mobapad’s C2 Lite is a budget controller for Switch 2, priced at $26.99. The review judges it unusually capable for the price, with comfortable handling and analogue sticks that feel as smooth as those on Nintendo’s Pro Controller 2. It presents a lower-cost alternative to Mobapad’s more premium pads. The controller has a light grey,…
Boeing’s Calamity Capsule gets another shot at the ISS taxi business

September 29, 2026

Boeing and NASA have announced plans to return the Starliner spacecraft to flight operations, with an uncrewed mission scheduled for December 2026 or January 2027, followed by a crewed mission in 2028. This move is significant because it would provide the United States with an alternative to SpaceX’s Crew Dragon for transporting astronauts to and…
‘We got naked and covered ourselves in Vaseline’: Katherine Hubbard on photographing her ailing mother

September 29, 2026

Artist Katherine Hubbard spent five years photographing her mother, Antonette Berger, as the latter’s memory declined following a diagnosis of LATE (limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy), a condition similar to Alzheimer’s. Hubbard set up her photography equipment in her mother’s apartment in Germantown, Philadelphia, during the Covid-19 pandemic and transformed the experience of caregiving into an…