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Rising Brit Star Sophie Simnett Joins Black-and-White Silent Comedy ‘The Candidate’ (EXCLUSIVE)
British actor Sophie Simnett has joined the cast of ‘The Candidate’, a forthcoming black-and-white silent comedy inspired by the Chaplin era. The film will be the feature directorial debut of Mark Bell and uses physical performance, dance and an original score rather than dialogue to satirise power and question what people value in political leaders.…
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Dawson and Banton can play in T20 Finals Day
Hampshire’s Liam Dawson and Somerset’s Tom Banton will be released from England’s ODI squad to play in Saturday’s T20 Blast Finals Day. Their availability strengthens two of the four counties competing at Edgbaston, despite England’s final match against India taking place at Lord’s the following day. Dawson played in England’s first ODI defeat to India,…
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‘S.W.A.T.’ Creator Aaron Rahsaan Thomas & ‘Origin’ Producer Paul Garnes Among Names Set For Inaugural Ghana Creative Economy Initiative
Accra is hosting the inaugural Ghana Creative Economy Initiative, bringing together African film and television talent with international industry figures including S.W.A.T. creator Aaron Rahsaan Thomas and producer Paul Garnes. The programme aims to strengthen professional networks, develop projects for global markets and attract investment into Ghana’s creative industries. The initiative includes a 10-day directing…
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Thousands of tickets still available for England v France
Around 7,000 tickets remained available for England’s World Cup third-place play-off against France in Miami, suggesting demand had not matched expectations for the fixture. The availability, including discounted resale listings, matters because it highlights the high prices attached to major World Cup matches and the risk for fans who bought tickets intending to resell them.…
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Casualty taken to hospital after fire leads to police cordon – thestar.co.uk
A fire prompted an emergency response and a police cordon, with one casualty taken to hospital. The incident matters because it involved an injury and required authorities to restrict access to the area while responding. The available material does not provide the location, the casualty’s condition, the cause of the fire, or how long the…
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Leon Bridges unveils new album Happiness Anytime
Texas soul singer Leon Bridges has announced his new album ‘Happiness Anytime’, due for release on 25 September. He revealed the news while performing two nights at London’s Jazz Cafe, using the UK trip as a platform to unveil the project alongside details of its sound and production. The 12-track record was overseen by Bridges…
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‘Adversarial clothing’: are garments designed to confuse facial recognition systems about to go mainstream?
As facial recognition technology becomes more widespread across Britain’s public spaces, a growing number of fashion designers are creating “adversarial clothing” – garments featuring specially designed patterns intended to confuse computer vision systems. Brands such as Vollebak, Cap_able and Urban Privacy argue their designs offer both a degree of protection from surveillance and a visible…
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SWFC News: Billy Mitchell profiled as Wednesday close in on latest summer signing – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday were close to signing former Millwall midfielder Billy Mitchell as part of their summer rebuild ahead of the 2026–27 League One season. The prospective free transfer mattered because it would add Championship experience and midfield depth to a squad being reshaped after relegation. Mitchell, 25, left Millwall after declining several contract offers and…
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Paramount-Warner Deal Faces Weeks Of Uncertainty As British Lawmakers Go On Summer Break
Paramount’s proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery faces at least several weeks of uncertainty in the UK after Parliament began its summer recess without a decision from Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy. The delay matters because Nandy has indicated she may intervene on media-plurality grounds, potentially prompting formal reviews that could outlast the deal’s…
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‘Rivals’ Star Annabel Scholey Joins Netflix Thriller Series ‘The Lord’s Day’ Alongside Damson Idris and Harry Lawtey (EXCLUSIVE)
Annabel Scholey has joined the cast of Netflix’s forthcoming thriller series “The Lord’s Day”, which is currently filming in the UK. The six-part drama centres on a siege during the State Opening of Parliament, giving Scholey a significant role alongside leading actor and executive producer Damson Idris. The series is adapted from Michael Dobbs’ 2007…