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Alex Ritman There are numerous first time directors at this year’s Berlinale, but few come with the sort of indie film credits on Rebecca Lenkiewicz‘s resume. The British playwright and screenwriter had worked on the script for Pawel Pawlikowski’s Oscar-winning “Ida” alongside the director, on “Disobedience” with Sebastián Lelio and on “Colette” with Wash Westmoreland, before going it alone to turn Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey’s book about their industry-shaking Harvey Weinstein expose into the script that would become Maria Schrader’s “She Said” in 2022.

They have become well known and vital members of their communities. The knock on the door, the quick photograph to prove the goods have been delivered.

Fans of luxury design house Tom Ford have something to celebrate this week with the release of a new addition to its fragrance line. The newly launched Bois Pacifique by Tom Ford is a woody aromatic delight that entwines hints of spice within its scent profile.

A solid pair of boots that you can wear basically all year long is a wardrobe necessity. A good pair should keep your toes nice and toasty when braving the elements in winter while you can pair them with shorts at a festival during the summer, when you'll be on your feel all day.

Given the UK's notoriously unpredictable and often gloomy weather, it might be high time to invest in a Mac or raincoat if you haven't already. If you're on the hunt for something unique that'll add a pop of colour to those grey days, Vogue Williams has just revealed her favourite pack-a-mac.The Cagool Pack-a-mac is from Boden and retails at £98. Known for its dopamine-inducing feel-good fashion, Boden's rainbow raincoat is no exception.

BBC Breakfast's weather presenter, Simon King, was left a tad embarrassed this Saturday (February 15) when he accidentally interrupted the live show.

You can blame the Vikings for Saddleworth's identity crisis.

Following the success of the Beckham documentary series on Netflix back in 2023, Victoria is now hoping to 'emulate' her husbands success and wants to be 'someone people can relate to' as she offers a rare insight into her own career in a brand new Netflix series. A source has revealed Victoria "wants people to see that fun-loving mum, wife and businesswoman." Netflix is said to be putting the final touches on the docuseries and a teaser post said: “In the most Posh news ever, a Victoria Beckham documentary series is now in production.The series will follow her reinvention as a Creative Director of her own brand – offering exclusive access to Victoria, her fashion and beauty business, and her never-before-seen archives.” If successful, the series could elevate Victoria's popularity in America to match her adoration in Britain.

Finneas has kicked off his For Cryin’ Out Loud Tour in North America!

Celtic fans will have one eye on this weekend's top-of-the-table Bundesliga clash as Champions League foes Bayern Munich make the trip to Bayer Leverkusen.

Naman Ramachandran Chinese superstar Yao Chen is steering her production banner Bad Rabbit Pictures into premium short-form television with an ambitious limited series centered on Mazu, the legendary sea goddess who was born mortal in China’s Fujian province. The short-form series, which draws inspiration from compact British dramas like “Fleabag,” will feature Yao, who also hails from Fujian, in a supporting role as a contemporary woman grappling with age-related anxieties while working for the deity.

The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show at the end of May last year, there were more than 1.6 million people across Great Britain receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance. The data also indicates nearly 146,300 people living in Scotland are now receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week through the benefit.

A quaint village has been recognised for boasting one of the UK's top pubs.

Thousands of senior citizens may be entitled to a back payment concerning their State Pension, prompted by an inquiry from the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO). This probe by the Ombudsman is not associated with the alterations to the State Pension age that impacted around 3.5 million women born in the 1950s.

Simple Minds first heard “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” — their No. 1 single that would serve as the theme song and teenage anthem of the 1985 Brat Pack classic “The Breakfast Club” — it wasn’t exactly memorable to them.“It sounded a little generic to us,” Jim Kerr, lead singer of the band, told The Post.

Before receiving her honor, Jones was seen admiring Variety’s cover story on her “The Brutalist” co-star Adrien Brody, now considered a frontrunner for the best actor Oscar. Jones too, is in the running, nominated for best supporting actress at both the BAFTAs and Oscars for her performance in Brady Corbet’s American epic. “It’s so nice when you put in all the work for a campaign and it actually pays off,” she told Variety.

At least two individuals are feared dead following a horrific crash in a tunnel that resulted in an explosion. The "ugly" incident involved multiple vehicles, including a tractor, colliding in a tunnel in Green River, Wyoming.

Actress Victoria Ekanoye has issued a plea in the wake of her challenging battle with cancer. The 43-year-old, known for her role as Angie Appleton in Coronation Street, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021.

Haim appear to be teasing their long awaited comeback and a new single.The trio posted a solitary Instagram post with images of Danielle Haim celebrating her 36th birthday party in New York last night (February 13) with the caption: “(ha)i’m single.. haim single?”While the caption initially seems to suggest that she is currently single, the band later posted an Instagram story, in which all three members can be seen dancing to M83‘s hit single ‘Midnight City’ with a voiceover saying: “We are back baby, we are fucking back,” further suggesting that their comeback is on the cards.No further details were shared but if new music is on the way, it will be their first since their 2023 single ‘Home‘ which featured on the Barbie soundtrack.A post shared by HAIM (@haimtheband)i actually am going to lose it pic.twitter.com/JhvcM7X6UM— gracie (@TheAlanaHaim) February 14, 2025That year they also celebrated the 10th anniversary of their debut album ‘Days Are Gone‘, which saw them perform a massive London headline show at All Points East, which NME said in a five-star review was a “return” to their “spiritual home”, with the band having credited the English capital and the UK as “the first place to ever embrace us so we actually call this home”.They also reflected on 10 years of ‘Days Are Gone’ with NME, sharing that the record “completely changed our lives”.When asked about their future plans at the time, the trio also shared that they had “been working with some cool people”.

Blake Lively is once again coming under fire for her alleged behavior.Barbara Szeman, who worked as an assistant director on Lively’s 2018 movie “A Simple Favor,” posted cryptic comments on social media that appear to accuse the 37-year-old actress of being “cruel” on set.The Instagram account @barbwiretv — which has since disappeared from the platform — posted a message to the movie’s director, Paul Feig, after it was revealed that the sequel, “Another Simple Favor,” would hit Prime Video in May.Her alleged comments came after British actor Henry Golding, who stars opposite Lively in the thriller, shared a poster of the sequel.The actor, 38, had shared a post from Feig, 62, and captioned it, “From my man crush @paulfeig, with love,” to which Szeman allegedly quickly chimed in, per Daily Mail on Friday.“I worked with you on the first one. My experience with everyone was absolutely amazing, except for a certain someone who is the reason I quit being an AD.

The latest episode of Death in Paradise will see the team investigate the death of a wellness business owner who suddenly dies from an allergic reaction. Mervin quickly deduces her death to be suspicious when, despite the presence of peanuts in her throat, the victim didn’t eat or drink anything. Meanwhile, Darlene struggles to train up newbie officer Seb Rose as they investigate an obscure party drug that’s doing the rounds on the island.