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Alex Cooper’s Unwell Hires Joanne Bradford as President to Lead Expanded Executive Team

Unwell, Alex Cooper’s Gen Z-targeted media company that is home to her hit podcast “Call Her Daddy,” has brought a new team of execs on board tasked with driving growth. The company has hired Joanne Bradford as president. Bradford, who has served as a strategic adviser to Unwell since June 2025, will oversee strategic growth […]

‘I Always Say I’m a Terrible Actor’: Adrien Brody on Overcoming Anxieties for His Broadway Debut in Lindsey Ferrentino’s ‘Fear of 13’

Two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody jokes that he’s not good at pretending. “I always say I’m a terrible actor because you know when I don’t like something. You know where I stand,” the 52-year-old cracks backstage at the James Earl Jones Theatre, where he’s set to make his Broadway debut in the searing prison drama […]

'Bhoot Bangla' preview: What to expect from Akshay Kumar film

Akshay Kumar marks a strong comeback with the horror‑comedy Bhoot Bangla, rolling out paid previews on April 16 and a full release on April 17. Set in a haunted mansion, the film mixes laughs, scares and family chaos, positioned as a light‑hearted masala entertainer rather than pure horror, with strong early advance‑booking figures signalling a hopeful box‑office start after a quiet patch since December 2025.

10 up-and-coming independent London designers to have on your radar

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Charli xcx’s New Album Is a ‘Rock Reinvention’: ‘There’s Gonna Be People Who Are Bothered by It, but That’s Fine’

Charli xcx is going full rock ‘n’ roll for her next album. In a new cover story with British Vogue, the pop singer revealed that she’s ditching the dance beats and Auto-Tune that made her last album, “Brat,” a lime-green phenomenon. Instead, her untitled eighth record — which she made with “Brat” producers A. G. […]

Sai Tamhankar: That era, when women were just ornamental, is gone | Exclusive

Sai Tamhankar That era when women were just ornamental is gone Exclusive

16 में घर छोड़ा, शादी का दबाव झेला, आज भी सिंगल हैं कंगना, बोलीं- करियर पहले

Dunelm's 'classy' £32 item makes any front door 'look beautiful' and 'charming'

Dunelm's 'classy' £32 item makes any front door 'look beautiful' and 'charming'Shoppers are praising the 'delicate' wreath for looking 'beautiful' on their front doorMoneyCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor14:47, 16 Apr 2026This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreView 3 ImagesShoppers can order the wreath online(Image: Getty)Dunelm is offering a £32 item that...

Queen Elizabeth still reigns supreme: Late monarch is the most popular royal in UK poll followed by Diana, the Waleses and Princess Anne - while King is fifth and Andrew comes last

Queen Elizabeth still reigns supreme: Late monarch is the most popular royal in UK poll followed by Diana, the Waleses and Princess Anne - while King is fifth and Andrew comes lastBy MARTIN ROBINSON, CHIEF REPORTER Published: 14:40, 16 April 2026 | Updated: 14:42, 16 April 2026 e-mail View comments

How Pete Hegseth brought Pulp Fiction Bible to Pentagon

How Pete Hegseth brought Pulp Fiction Bible to Pentagon

‘A Walk on the Moon,’ Musical Adaptation of 1999 Movie, Sets New York Stage Debut (EXCLUSIVE)

“A Walk on the Moon,” a musical about a Brooklyn mother whose life is transformed during a trip to a Catskills bungalow colony, will have its New York premiere this summer at The Laura Pels Theatre. The story is familiar to fans of the 1999 romantic drama of the same name that starred Diane Lane […]

Julia Louis-Dreyfus ‘Wiser Than Me’ Podcast to Feature Jean Smart, Pam Grier, Cyndi Lauper, Joan Baez

Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ popular podcast “Wiser Than Me” is returning with new batch of episodes featuring the Emmy-winning actress’ interviews with older women. “Wiser Than Me,” a production of indie podcast network Lemonada Media, will return on May 6 with all-new episodes featuring guests Jean Smart, Pam Grier, Joan Baez and Cyndi Lauper. It’s a continuation […]

AMC Theatres Boss Adam Aron on Supporting Paramount’s Deal to Buy Warner Bros., Future Taylor Swift Collaborations and Working With Netflix

At CinemaCon, movie theater owners have come out swinging against Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros., worrying that a sale will lead to fewer films. This week, A-list stars from Ben Stiller to Javier Bardem and Kristen Stewart signed a petition opposing the sale and arguing it would lead “fewer opportunities for creators, fewer jobs across […]

'Chanakya would've been shocked': Priyanka's quip draws Shah's reaction - watch

Backing the idea of reserving seats for women legislators, Priyanka said her party was not opposing women’s representation itself, but questioning what she described as the political intent behind the timing and framing of the bill. She argued that the ruling NDA was using the measure as an electoral strategy rather than as a purely reform-driven step.

Jesus slaps Trump in AI clip shared by Iran (VIDEO)

The jab comes amid the backlash over a controversial social media post by the US president An Iranian embassy has shared an AI-generated video depicting Jesus casting Donald Trump into hell, following backlash over a social media post in which the US president appeared to portray himself as a Christ-like healer. Trump posted the image on Truth Social on Sunday but deleted it the following day after a wave of criticism, saying he had not recognized its religious implications. It orig...

Did Pete Hegseth quote fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction at Pentagon sermon?

Did Pete Hegseth quote fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction at Pentagon sermon

‘32 Ferraris’: Michael Vaughan left speechless by Lalit Modi’s lavish collection

Former England captain Michael Vaughan was astonished as Lalit Modi revealed his extensive Ferrari collection during an interview. Modi gifted his son a Ferrari every year from age 21, amassing 11 cars for him, while Modi himself owns 21. The conversation also touched upon emerging cricket talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey Footage leaks: Why fans are calling it a 'historical achievement'

Dubai: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has officially stepped into full-scale blockbuster territory after a striking showcase at CinemaCon 2026, where Universal Pictures offered exhibitors a first extended look at what is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious films of the decade.At the Caesars Palace presentation in Las Vegas, Christopher Nolan introduced new footage from his adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus. The director described the story as somet...

Taika Waititi and Kit Connor to star in Charlie And The Chocolate Factory film

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Taika Waititi, Kit Connor Lead Voice Cast of Netflix’s ‘Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory’ Animated Feature From Sony

Three years after “Wonka” told the origin story of Roald Dahl’s famed chocolatier, Netflix is now turning the clock forward beyond the books with a new animated feature. “Charlie vs. The Chocolate Factory” — reuniting Netflix with Sony Pictures Imageworks, the Oscar-winning studio that brought the streamer its most watched film of all time in “Kpop Demon […]