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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.

    • Mary Fowler withdraws from Australia’s Germany and Haiti friendlies for personal reasons

      Mary Fowler has withdrawn from Australia’s October friendlies against Germany and Haiti for personal reasons, following discussions with Manchester City and Matildas staff. Her absence removes a key creative attacker from coach Joe Montemurro’s plans, with midfielder Leah Davidson called into the squad as her replacement. The matches in Karlsruhe on Saturday and Chambly next…

    • Maidstone hotel could become co-living studios for 65 people

      Plans have been submitted to convert a former hotel in Maidstone into co-living studios for up to 65 people, prompting concern among nearby residents about parking, local services and the effect on their neighbourhood. Some fear the site could later be used to house asylum seekers, although no such use is confirmed; the debate reflects…

    • Home-office PCs and laptops trade cost and upgrades for portability

      Both mini PCs and laptops can serve as effective home-office computers when properly docked with a monitor, keyboard and mouse, making the choice less straightforward than it initially appears. When configured at a desk with external peripherals, the functional gap between the two systems becomes remarkably small, shifting the decision criteria away from pure capability…

    • Survivor star ‘wanted by FBI’ breaks silence after vanishing with son, 16… then puts him on the phone

      Jaime Dugan, a former Survivor contestant, has broken her silence after an arrest warrant was issued for her failure to return her 16-year-old son, Harper, to his father following a custody exchange in August. The situation escalated when a South Carolina judge found her in contempt of court in September, declaring Harper “missing and endangered”…

    • Utah startup pilots AI-written acne prescriptions for adult users

      Utah-based healthcare startup Nolla Health has launched a pilot programme allowing users to receive AI-generated acne prescriptions through a mobile app. Users photograph their faces and the system analyses acne severity before autonomously writing a prescription, making it the first such system approved in the United States to issue initial prescriptions rather than renewals only.…

    • Badenoch calls for scrutiny of Scotland’s record under devolution

      Kemi Badenoch has challenged the assumption that devolution is inherently beneficial, arguing that governments should be judged by what they deliver rather than where power sits. The article supports her call to question Scotland’s record under devolution and says the issue deserves a wider debate about how Britain should be governed. Badenoch’s pamphlet, *The Right…

    • Hyundai opens UK orders for Ioniq 3, priced from £18,495

      Hyundai has opened UK orders for its all-electric Ioniq 3 hatchback, with prices starting at £18,495 after a £3,750 government grant. Its low entry price and compact design target everyday European driving, while strong pre-launch interest suggests it has attracted attention ahead of its arrival. The Advance model has a 42 kWh battery and a…

    • 5 startups that caught VCs’ attention at the latest PearX demo day

      PearX, a highly selective 12-week accelerator run by Pear VC, held its latest demo day in San Francisco with top venture capitalists in attendance. The programme, which caps cohorts at just 20 startups and keeps participants confidential until demo day, has built a strong reputation for producing successful companies. Five companies from the latest cohort…

    • Are there any disadvantages to using IMAX theaters?

      IMAX theatres offer a premium cinematic experience with enlarged images and immersive sound, but they come with significant drawbacks. The higher ticket prices, limited availability, and the reality that most films aren’t actually designed for IMAX format make it less valuable than it might seem. IMAX tickets cost substantially more than standard screenings, with major…

    • F1 in Bahrain… in Malaysia: The race needed a software update to start

      The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix was relocated to Malaysia’s Sepang circuit due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, where torrential rain caused significant delays before the race start. A previously undetected software bug in the cars’ hybrid power systems subsequently malfunctioned during formation laps behind the safety car, triggering automatic 60-second shutdowns of the electric…