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5 reasons more Americans are cutting off their own parents, according to psychologist
A British psychologist based in the US, Dr Richard L. Blake, has outlined five factors he believes are driving a rise in adult children severing ties with their parents. His comments follow a 2025 YouGov survey which found that a significant proportion of American adults report being estranged from a family member, prompting wider discussion…
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Alba Rohrwacher-Starrer ‘A Common Story’ Gets Boarded by True Colours Ahead of its Venice and Toronto Premieres (EXCLUSIVE)
Italian sales company True Colours has acquired world sales rights (outside Italy) to “A Common Story” (“Una Storia”), the directorial debut of actress-turned-filmmaker Anna Foglietta, starring Alba Rohrwacher. The deal comes ahead of the film’s premieres at the Venice and Toronto film festivals, marking an international push for a first-time director already known to audiences…
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Mamdani’s property tax dubbed ‘dangerous’ and ‘a little weird’ by comedians after list was published
Comedians Dana Carvey and David Spade criticised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed property tax on high-value homes, calling it “dangerous” and “a little weird” after a list detailing the properties in question was published. Their comments add high-profile comedic voices to the growing public and media debate over Mamdani’s tax policy, reflecting broader…
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WNBA coach torches league’s officiating after latest bizarre no-call: ‘It’s a f—— joke’
Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh publicly criticised WNBA officiating after a bizarre no-call contributed to his team’s loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Monday night. Marsh did not hold back his frustration, branding the officiating “a f—- joke” in comments made after the game, adding to a wider pattern of complaints about refereeing standards…
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Leslie Iwerks on ‘Disney Worldbuilders’ and How Jennifer Lee, James Cameron and Jared Bush Carry Forward Walt Disney’s Legacy
Filmmaker Leslie Iwerks has made a new Disney+ documentary, “Disney Worldbuilders,” premiering on 20 August, which explores how contemporary creative leaders are extending Walt Disney’s original vision into today’s theme park attractions. The film features figures including Bob Iger, James Cameron, Jennifer Lee, Kevin Feige, Jon Favreau, Pete Docter, Dave Filoni, Jared Bush and Josh…
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Embattled Trump-backed congressman makes bizarre announcement after his attorney ADMITS to sharing ‘intimate’ picture of their two-year-old daughter
US Representative Max Miller, an Ohio congressman backed by Donald Trump, is facing renewed controversy after his own attorney reportedly admitted to sharing an “intimate” photograph of the politician’s two-year-old daughter. Miller responded with what has been described as a bizarre announcement, adding to the pressure he is already under amid a separate ethics investigation.…
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BMW is forcing a weird Spider-Man ad onto its dashboard displays
BMW is facing customer backlash after using dashboard displays across its vehicles to promote the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, in a cross-promotional tie-in that also markets a related concept car. A Spider-Man banner appears when drivers start their car, and tapping it triggers an animation using the vehicle’s ambient lighting and audio systems; owners…
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ROBERT TRUJILLO Reflects On ‘Weird’ Way He Landed Bassist Gig In METALLICA
Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo has recalled the unusual circumstances surrounding his recruitment into the band in 2003, describing how he received calls from both Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich within 48 hours of each other. Speaking on Jack Osbourne and Ryan Drexler’s podcast “Trying Not To Die”, Trujillo said the overlap forced him…
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Victoria Beckham, 52, slips into a semi-sheer bikini with shirtless David on their £16million superyacht in Cannes – but will they risk a run-in with estranged son Brooklyn?
Victoria and David Beckham were photographed relaxing aboard their £16million superyacht off Cannes, with Victoria wearing a semi-sheer bikini and David going shirtless. The couple’s Mediterranean getaway has drawn attention partly because of ongoing speculation about a rift with their eldest son, Brooklyn, raising questions over whether the family might cross paths in the popular…
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Netflix and Disney+ titles lead Nielsen’s H1 2026 streaming rankings
Nielsen’s biannual streaming report for the first half of 2026 confirms “Stranger Things,” “Bluey” and “The Pitt” as the most-watched titles overall, with Netflix’s sci-fi hit remaining dominant even after its series finale and setting a new weekly viewership record in the process. The report matters because it shows a handful of streaming originals now…