One of the contenders for the leadership post from the Conservative party, Kemi Badenoch, has already gotten herself in a controversy as her statement on maternity pay precipitated a whirlwind backlash. "The people need to take more personal responsibility" for the way benefits like maternity pay work, Ms. Badenoch said earlier in the day. It …

No one can ignore the symbolism of Janet Jackson's new tour, titled Together Again after one of her biggest hits, about mourning. The emotional depth behind this title was compounded when her even-older brother, Tito Jackson, died just two weeks before her sold-out gig at London's O2 Arena. Many performers would have opted to step …

Vicky McClure, the actress of Line of Duty and This Is England fame, has found a new love besides acting: Day Fever, the daytime disco extravaganza she and her husband, filmmaker Jonny Owen, have created. The couple is now gearing up to take their ecstasy vibe to Norwich where, the star promises, McClure will be …

Prince Harry is preparing to go back to the UK for the WellChild Awards-an cause he's been promoting for years-longer than some of its other recipients, perhaps. Yet, it's reports about him and his wife, Meghan Markle, returning to the Royal Family as working members, which have generated debate. Critics say this would be "utterly …

Former This Morning ITV presenter Phillip Schofield said he was going through a massive emotional breakdown after his career was brought to a screeching halt as a result of a very public secret affair. Schofield had hosted the popular daytime show for many years alongside Holly Willoughby, and in conversation with Times Radio DJ and …

Legendary Oscar-winning Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89 as tributes pour in from her co-stars, fans, and admirers all over the world. In a cinematic farewell, Maggie Smith was leaving an indelible mark on the Harry Potter series and Downton Abbey, creating a lasting impression that the screen will remember for decades to come. One …

An opinion debate, the Menendez case remains one of the most intriguing murder cases in the USA today. In 1989, the affluent Menendez family was shaken to its very core when its parents, Jose and Kitty, were brutally murdered in their Beverly Hills mansion. Their sons, Erik and Lyle, eventually stood before a judge to …

The estate of Joey Jordison has settled a lawsuit against Slipknot, a case that raked in worldwide attention due to the concerns over how the band managed the legacy of the late musician. Released in July 2021, Slipknot's longtime drummer Joey Jordison is deceased at age 46. Just two months later, his estate has filed …

Nick Knowles will feature on Strictly Come Dancing again this Saturday after medical clearance following a shoulder injury that threatened to end his Strictly run. He sustained the injury, changing his tire on his Range Rover at the time, and there was a concern that his Strictly journey would be ended prematurely after just one …

Kirsty Wark is a name that has appeared across British journalism since the 1970s. She recently called out her history in the BBC in this interview with Sky News. She previously hosted Newsnight for 31 years until 2024 when she left the program this year. She reflected on a few strong moments of her career …

The late Dr. Michael Mosley, one who sensationalised the 5:2 diet, has been included in the Hall of Fame at the British Podcast Awards. This is posthumous. The podcast "Just One Thing" was what earned it a place in the illustrious hall. Just One Thing airs on BBC Radio 4 and is about giving listeners …

Jeremy Allen White, so talentedly sensationalized in The Bear, has had something of a whirlwind year of ups and downs both professionally and personally. Following his breakout success on that show and his very public break from his wife, actress Addison Timlin, White's romantic life has gone through quite the series of ups and downs. …