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British lawyer and human rights activist Amal Clooney (L) and US actor George Clooney during the BFI London Film Festival at Royal Festival Hall in London  on 10 October 2025.— EPA
George Clooney and his wife Amal obtain French citizenship
PARIS — Hollywood actor George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, have obtained French citizenship, along with their two children, official French government documents show.Clooney previously voiced concern about raising his children amid the glitz of Hollywood. He told broadcaster RTL earlier this month that it was essential for him and his wife that their eight-year-old twins could live in a place where they had a chance to live a normal life.A gazette notice listing all new French naturalizations, released on Saturday, includes Clooney, his wife Amal and their twin children — Alexander and Ella.Clooney, who also holds US citizenship, and Amal, a British-Lebanese humanitarian lawyer, are already well familiar with their new adopted country. Though they also have...
December 30, 2025

George Clooney and his wife Amal obtain French citizenship

Ador announced on Monday that it had terminated their contract with Danielle Marsh, a member of the K-pop band NewJeans — bringing to an end any hope of a full-group comeback. — EPA
K-pop band NewJeans breaks up after bitter feud with record label
SEOUL — Chart-topping K-pop band NewJeans is losing one of its members in what is yet another twist in the group's bitter year-long feud with its record label, according to BBC News.In 2024, the band announced that they were leaving their record agency Ador, alleging workplace harassment which Ador denied.The move set off a legal tussle that was only resolved in October this year — following a court ruling which said that the band had to stay with Ador until 2029. A month later, all five members said they would return to their record label.But on Monday, Ador announced that it had terminated their contract with one of its members, Danielle Marsh — bringing to an end any hope of a full-group comeback and leaving fans devastated.Many took to social media with the slogan: "NewJeans...
December 30, 2025

K-pop band NewJeans breaks up after bitter feud with record label

Brigitte Bardot poses for a photograph in Paris, France, 28 September 2006 — EPA
Brigitte Bardot, legendary French film star who gave up movies for animal rights, dies at 91
TOULOUSE — Legendary French actress Brigitte Bardot died at 91, according to a statement from her foundation provided to CNN on Sunday.She had been in hospital in the southern French city of Toulon since November.The Brigitte Bardot Foundation announced her death with "immense sadness", describing her as a "world-renowned actress and singer, who chose to abandon her prestigious career to dedicate her life and energy to animal welfare and her foundation."“The Brigitte Bardot Foundation pays tribute to the memory of an exceptional woman who gave everything and gave up everything for a world more respectful of animals,” the foundation said. “Her legacy lives on through the actions and struggles the foundation continues with the same passion and the same fidelity to her ideals.”Known...
December 29, 2025

Brigitte Bardot, legendary French film star who gave up movies for animal rights, dies at 91

An aerial view of the Warner Bros logo displayed on the iconic water tower at the company's California studio
Warner Bros to reject $108bn Paramount bid, reports say
LOS ANGELES — Warner Bros Discovery will urge its shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance's $108.4bn (£80.75bn) takeover bid as soon as Wednesday, according to reports.Paramount has said its offer is "superior" to a $72bn deal that Warner Bros struck with Netflix for its film and streaming businesses.At the same time, a key backer of Paramount's attempt to buy Warner Bros, Affinity Partners, has reportedly pulled out of the bid, citing the involvement of "two strong competitors". Affinity was founded by US businessman and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.Warner Bros declined to comment when contacted by the BBC. Paramount and Affinity have also been asked for a response to the reports.Warner Bros will advise its shareholders to reject Paramount's...
December 17, 2025

Warner Bros to reject $108bn Paramount bid, reports say

Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner arrive on the red carpet at the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors gala dinner, Dec. 2, 2023, in Washington
Actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in LA home in 'apparent homicide'
LOS ANGELES — Director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home in what police say is being investigated as an "apparent homicide."A spokesperson for the Reiner family confirmed their deaths in a statement to media. “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner,” the family spokesperson said in a statement to media. “We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time.”The Los Angeles Fire Department said it responded to a medical aid request shortly after 3:30pm and found a 78-year-old man and 68-year-old woman dead inside. Reiner turned 78 in March.A family member went to the house and discovered the bodies of two people, according to Los...
December 15, 2025

Actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in LA home in 'apparent homicide'

Nemo made history by becoming the first non-binary performer to win Eurovision in 2024
Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israeli participation
GENEVA — The winner of last year's Eurovision Song Contest, Nemo, has said they are returning their trophy in protest over Israel's continued participation in the event.The 26-year-old Swiss singer said there is a "clear conflict" between Israel's involvement in the competition and the ideals of "unity, inclusion and dignity" the contest says it stands for.Israel's presence at Eurovision has been an increasing source of tension, because of the war in Gaza and a voting controversy during this year's event.Five countries - Iceland, Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands - have announced they will boycott next year's event because Israel has been allowed to compete.Israel has previously called the decision to keep it in the contest a "victory" over...
December 12, 2025

Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israeli participation

Sophie Kinsella's books have been translated into more than 40 languages
Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55
LONDON — Sophie Kinsella, the best-selling author behind the “Shopaholic” book series, has died at age 55.The writer, whose real name was Madeleine Sophie Wickham, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in 2022.Kinsella’s family announced her death in a statement on her Instagram account on Wednesday. It said: “We are heartbroken to announce the passing this morning of our beloved Sophie (aka Maddy, aka Mummy). She died peacefully, with her final days filled with her true loves: family and music and warmth and Christmas and joy.“We can’t imagine what life will be like without her radiance and love of life. Despite her illness, which she bore with unimaginable courage, Sophie counted herself truly blessed — to have such wonderful family and friends, and to...
December 11, 2025

Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55

Jubilant Sykes arrives at the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame Inductees Concert on June 23, 2006 in Los Angeles
Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes stabbed to death at California home
SANTA MONICA— Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death at his home in Santa Monica, California, and his son was arrested on suspicion of murder, the Associated Press reported.Officers responded to a 911 call Monday night reporting an assault in progress at the residence in the coastal city west of Los Angeles, according to a statement from the Santa Monica Police Department.They found Sykes, 71, inside with critical stab wounds. Paramedics arrived and pronounced him dead at the scene, police said.The victim’s son, 31-year-old Micah Sykes, was at the home and taken into custody without incident, police said. Police recovered a weapon and the investigation was ongoing.Jubilant Sykes was nominated for best classical album at the 2010 Grammy Awards for “Bernstein:...
December 11, 2025

Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes stabbed to death at California home

Lady Gaga is in Australia for her Mayhem World Tour — EPA
Man who grabbed Ariana Grande kicked out of Lady Gaga concert
BRISBANE — An Australian man who was jailed in Singapore and deported for charging at pop star Ariana Grande has been ejected from a Lady Gaga concert in his home country.Johnson Wen said on Instagram that he was "kicked out" of the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Tuesday night before the Lady Gaga show had started.The 26-year-old, who has a history of disrupting concerts and celebrity events, was sentenced to nine days in jail by a Singapore court last month for grabbing Grande during the Asian premiere of Wicked: For Good.Wen, who told the Singaporean judge in mitigation that he would "not do it again", had not disrupted the performance in Brisbane, but was removed because of his history of public nuisance.Videos on social media showed security guards holding Wen by the arm and leading...
December 10, 2025

Man who grabbed Ariana Grande kicked out of Lady Gaga concert

Leonardo DiCaprio in One Battle After Another, driving a car and looking concerned while glancing in the rear-view mirror
DiCaprio's One Battle After Another leads Golden Globe nominations
LOS ANGELES — Leonardo DiCaprio's latest film One Battle After Another is leading the charge into Hollywood's award season, after receiving nine nominations for this year's Golden Globes on Monday.The movie, about the kidnap of a former revolutionary's daughter, is nominated for best musical/comedy film - while DiCaprio and his co-stars Sean Penn, Teyana Taylor, Benicio Del Toro and Chase Infiniti are all up for acting awards.Multi-language family drama Sentimental Value is close behind with eight nods, while the other acting nominees include Dwayne Johnson, Timothee Chalamet and Wicked: For Good's Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.But the Wicked sequel missed out on a best film nomination, despite its box office success.The Golden Globe winners will be announced...
December 09, 2025

DiCaprio's One Battle After Another leads Golden Globe nominations

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