Into her 68th year, and with a Pulitzer Prize to boot, Elizabeth Strout continues to beguile readers and critics alike with her incisive and absorbing novels. Born in Maine, which she still spends a great deal of time in, Strout's novels often capture something of the spirit of her upbringing. Her latest novel, Tell Me …
Kevin Costner has addressed the decision to skip the theatrical release of the second part of his Western saga, Horizon: An American Saga. The first installment of this big endeavor opened in theaters on June 28 and received a lukewarm box office reception with a paltry $36 million around the world against its huge $100 …
Brad Pitt, at 60, appears to be taking a page out of the Harry Styles playbook when it comes to his latest fashion choices. Despite the wide age gap between them, Pitt has proven that he can hold his own against the young pop star's bold and eccentric style, having undergone a wardrobe makeover that …
It has been reported that Princess Anne foresaw Meghan Markle's difficulties in adjusting to royal life well before the former actress and her husband, Prince Harry, announced plans to step away from official duties. According to a leading royal commentator, Neil Sean, Princess Anne thought Meghan wasn't going to last in the fold. Sean explains …
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry may be sitting on a gold mine of a financial opportunity, says one royal expert, but cashing in on it could irreparably damage the relationship with the Royal Family. In the months since moving to the United States following their stepping back from active royal duty, the two have pursued …
The 81st Venice Film Festival concluded with one of its memorable closing moments when it handed the prestigious Golden Lion for Best Film to Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar for The Room Next Door. After 11 days of screening, headed by the jury president Isabelle Huppert, Almodóvar's English-language debut was picked as the best among 21 …
Sir Elton John appeared tearfully recently at the Toronto International Film Festival. This was his first public appearance since announcing a severe eye infection. The occasion was the world premiere of his intimate documentary entitled Elton John: Never Too Late. The documentary, produced by his husband, David Furnish, along with the renowned film director RJ …
It's official: Selena Gomez, child star of shows including Barney and the Disney Channel, has reached a new milestone-billionaire status. The 32-year-old actress and singer, whose career has spanned almost three decades, has amassed $1.3 billion, according to Bloomberg. That achievement was celebrated on Friday as Gomez was added to Bloomberg's billionaire index, placing her …
Elle Fanning has just become one of the latest faces to front the legendary fashion house, Coach. This Thursday, the young beauty made her very first post on Instagram to introduce the chic handbags for the company's fall campaign. See below for pictures of the 26-year-old actress-the star of The Great-in giant bows in her …
It has emerged that an application filed at the US Patent and Trademark Office to register a trademark for her American Riviera Orchard business venture by Duchess of Sussex was refused. Herein, one of the critical limitations of trademark law became apparent: one cannot obtain exclusive rights over a geographical name. Santa Barbara, California is …
Zoe Ball, the bubbly voice of BBC Radio 2's Breakfast Show, is set to make her highly awaited return after her summer break. The 53-year-old presenter, who briefly stepped in on hosting duties on August 8 before returning to leave, will come back on air later this month, the BBC has just confirmed. Filling his …
Jeremy Kyle, the former host of "The Jeremy Kyle Show," has denied humiliating Steve Dymond, a 63-year-old guest who died from an overdose after appearing on his show. The inquest into Dymond's death revealed that he was battling a combination of drug overdose and a pre-existing heart condition when he was found dead in May …
Mercury Win for Leeds Band English Teacher Emphasizes Uncertain Future of Prize The Leeds band English Teacher, with their smart and kooky approach to music, made themselves winners of the 2024 Mercury Prize in a move that had many shocked-most of all, themselves. By betting odds, the favor had lain with more commercially active artists …
Singer Shakira has heavily criticized Spain, accusing the country of trying to "burn her at the stake" in a tax case she says is both racist and sexist. This superstar from Colombia had been found guilty of a tax difference of €14.5 million for the years 2012 to 2014 and received heavy legal sentences. While …
