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Review | Gladiator II: Paul Mescal in Ridley Scott’s gory swords-and-sandals epic

Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal star in Ridley Scott’s violent sequel to his 2000 tale of ancient Roman slaves and emperors.

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Review | My Boo: gamer falls for beautiful ghost in Thai romcom on Netflix

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Meet Steve Irwin’s son Robert, who’s working with Prince William

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Meet Alan Dershowitz’s crossword puzzle-creating daughter, Ella Dershowitz

Ella Dershowitz is a woman of many talents – not only has she appeared in numerous TV shows and theatre productions, but she writes fiendishly difficult crosswords for The New York Times and others.

Alan Dershowitz’s daughter Ella is a crossword puzzle writer and actress. Photos: Getty Images; WireImage

Meet Matteo Milleri, ex to Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti

The Italian multidisciplinary artist has collaborated with The Weeknd, Bulgari and Grimes, and is one half of the producer-DJ duo Tale of Us, alongside Carmine Conte.

Why are autographs dying out? Man with 10,000 of them blames selfies

Autograph hunter Christian Bach may also take photos with celebrities now, but do not expect to see a selfie – ‘you usually look stupid’.

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The Fiery Priest season 2: Kim Nam-gil beats up sinners in action K-drama

Korea’s most temperamental priest returns for a second outing, this time delivering his unique brand of divine justice to criminals in Busan.

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Kim Nam-gil as unorthodox priest Kim Hae-il in a still from The Fiery Priest season two, a Korean drama on Disney+.

British chef pulls children’s book from sale after causing offence in Australia

Jamie Oliver’s ‘Billy and the Epic Escape’ was criticised for employing tropes and stereotypes about Indigenous Australians.

Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Eminem, Ariana Grande win MTV awards

Taylor Swift tops the MTV Europe Music Awards with 4 prizes, while other winners include Tyla, Shawn Mendes and Busta Rhymes.

Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong from November 10 to 16

Eat, try, do and see something new, from a 21-metre cheeseboard at Grand Hyatt to Ben Campbell in action at the HK Open golf tournament.

The putting course at Tong Chong Street Market in Hong Kong. Photo: Tong Chong Street Market

Style Edit: Chopard’s sustainably sourced Ice Cube high jewellery collection

Hadid was shot by British fashion photographer Charlotte Wales wearing the Bauhaus-inspired collection – its choker, bracelet and rings all featuring cubes of gold and diamond.

Bella Hadid fronts Chopard’s Sculpted by Light campaign. Photos: Handout

What is former child star and ‘Voice of an Angel’ Charlotte Church doing now?

Charlotte Church rose to fame for her angelic singing voice, and performed for queens and world leaders … then she decided to do things her own way – here’s what happened next

UK’s King Charles and Princess Kate attend event as both slowly return to duty

The king, who was also diagnosed with cancer this year, was among the dignitaries laying wreaths in London.

Meet Leonardo DiCaprio’s fascinating parents, George and Irmelin

Leonardo DiCaprio has always felt the support of his parents, despite them splitting up when he was very young – George DiCaprio was also in a Hollywood movie, without the help of his famous son.

Leonardo DiCaprio’s parents, George DiCaprio and Irmelin Indenbirken, have interesting life stories of their own. Photos: Getty Images

Meet Danica Patrick, the former Nascar driver who campaigned for Donald Trump

Patrick may have been spotted aboard Trump Force One on election day, but the retired record-breaking racing driver wasn’t celebrating with the president-elect in Palm Beach, Florida, after his win.

Meet Danica Patrick, the record-breaking ex-Nascar driver who campaigned for president-elect Trump ... but wasn’t invited to the Mar-a-Lago after-party. Photo: DanicaPatrick/X

Explainer | How have beautiful brows evolved? From Pamela Anderson to Zendaya

From understanding your natural shape to choosing the right products and techniques, here’s everything to know for flawlessly groomed arches

Was remaking classics like Police Story, A Better Tomorrow a good idea?

We look at four remakes of classic Hong Kong films, from a Jackie Chan-led Police Story from the 2000s to a riff on Bruce Lee’s Fist of Fury.

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Who is Halle Bailey’s ex-boyfriend and baby daddy, rapper DDG?

Halle Bailey and Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr announced their split in early October, and the actress just called out the rapper on X for parading their son Halo online.

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Rapper DDG got in hot water with ex-girlfriend Halle Bailey recently, but The Little Mermaid actress later apologised for calling him out on X. Photo: Getty Images

Jeon Yeo-been eyed for romantic comedy and more K-drama casting news

A wealth of big names are being considered for coming projects, from Jeon Yeo-been for a romcom to Ahn Hyo-seop for a crime-mystery drama.

How Liam Payne of One Direction struggled with addiction and stardom

Despite finding global success with One Direction, Liam Payne struggled with addiction and the pressures of his post-boy-band fame.

Recap | Trump victory threatens Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s US future amid deportation fears; Kate Middleton health update

Explore the potential impact of Trump’s presidency on Harry and Meghan’s US future, learn more about Kate Middleton’s health update and her return to public duties, plus Brooklyn Beckham’s revelations about William’s character amidst his family’s rumoured rift with Harry and Meghan.

Donald Trump has not stayed quiet on his opinions on Harry and Meghan, making a series of damning statements about them on the campaign trail and even suggesting if he became president once more, the Duke of Sussex could be deported. Photo: AFP

Recap | Beyoncé and Taylor Swift make Grammy history; Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX, Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter lead nominations

Beyoncé leads the 2025 Grammy nominations with 11 nods, setting a record, but faces tough competition from Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, and others. Discover the snubs and the surprises, which include The Beatles’ return. Plus, delve into the life of nominee Sabrina Carpenter, known for her controversial performances and music videos.

Beyoncé leads the 2025 Grammy nominations with 11 nods for her country album ‘Cowboy Carter’, setting a joint record for most nominations. Photo: WireImage

Recap | Gladiator II: Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal shine in Ridley Scott’s epic big-budget sequel that has critics raving

Director’s grand return to ancient Rome 20 years on from the Russell Crowe original promises to be a blockbuster hit and serious Oscar contender. This lavish sequel, featuring a star-studded cast, continues the epic tale of revenge and Roman intrigue, setting high expectations for box office returns and fan anticipation.

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‘Heartwarming’ to be chart toppers again, The Cure’s Robert Smith says

Not since 1992 had The Cure been top of the UK charts. That changed with album Songs Of A Lost World. It’s uplifting, their lead singer says.

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‘I am gutted’: singer Dua Lipa cancels Indonesia show over unsafe staging

The pop star said ‘it truly pains me that we cannot perform for you all, especially after such a long time since my last performance in Jakarta’.

Dua Lipa performs during the 39th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland, US, on October 19. Photo: AP

Who is Leonardo DiCaprio’s estranged stepbrother Adam Farrar?

Adam Farrar’s mother married Leonardo DiCaprio’s father George, and the two boys lived a bohemian childhood together in Hollywood – but the similarities end there.

Adam Farrar is a reformed drug addict, but missed his chance to be a great actor like his stepbrother Leonardo DiCaprio. Photo: Getty Images

Who is Bryson DeChambeau’s rumoured girlfriend, Lilia Schneider?

Championship golfer Bryson DeChambeau recently joined Donald Trump on stage at Mar-a-Lago after his presidential election win, but didn’t appear to have brought his girlfriend Lilia Schneider along.

Who is Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul Pelosi, and why is he controversial?

Donald Trump saw fit to mock Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul after he was attacked at home by an intruder on the campaign trail, though the venture capitalist has courted controversy himself.

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9 September, 2024
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