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The Oscars 2025 shortlist was revealed Tuesday, and the Live Action Shorts category aims to pull on Academy voters’ heartstrings and appeal to their humanity. 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made a sweet nod to Princess Diana in this year's Christmas card.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex released their annual Christmas card on Monday, 16 December, which features a grid of heartwarming photos. One of the six photos shows a new family snap with their two children, Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three, as they joyfully run towards their parents.The image in the montage, set on a dark green background with little snow dots, shows Meghan smiling at Archie with her arms stretched out while Harry is crouched down to greet Lilibet with a loving hug.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have spread festive cheer with their new 2024 Christmas card, revealing beaming smiles alongside Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's card features an endearing snap of their children running towards them, a visual affirmation of Harry's recent mention of Lili's flowing red locks, matching her big brother’s.

Emanuel Okusanya Grammy-nominated rapper Gunnais set to make his African debut as the headliner for Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged, the flagship event of Flytime Fest 2024. Taking place at the Eko Convention Center in Lagos, Nigeria, on Dec. 22, the performance marks a milestone in both Gunna’s career and the legacy of the festival, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new Christmas card has given Royal enthusiasts a fresh glimpse of their children, Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie, and fans are gushing over how grown up the little ones look.The card features a new candid shot of Archie and Lilibet, age five and three, running into their parents' arms, both showcasing the same fiery red hair as their dad. Royal watchers were quick to point out Lilibet's long locks, which seem to confirm Harry's previous comments about her inheriting Meghan's hair length.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shared their 2024 Christmas card, featuring a joyful family photo with their children.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's card showcases a new picture of their kids, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3. One of the six photos in the greeting captures the children from behind as they excitedly run towards their parents.

trips to Nigeria and Colombia earlier this year.“On behalf of the office of Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Archewell Productions and Archewell Foundation,” the Christmas card’s message read. “We wish you a very happy holiday season and a joyful new year,” it added.The Sussexes were once again snubbed from the guest list for the royal family’s annual get-together at Sandringham House.Instead, the duo invited Markle’s mom, Doria Ragland, over to their plush pad to mark the holiday with an intimate celebration.Harry and the “Suits” alum have repeatedly skipped out on various year-round royal activities since quitting the Firm and moving to the US in 2020.They have not been back on Harry’s home turf for the festive season since the royal family’s 2018 gathering at Sandringham, the late queen’s country estate in Norfolk, England.But while the duo didn’t receive an invitation from the royals for their annual festive get-together, the Sussexes did get invited to spend Christmas at Althorp House — the childhood home of his late mother, Princess Diana.Since quitting royal life, Harry has stayed in close contact with his late mother’s side of the family, specifically his uncle Charles Spencer.However, given the ongoing security woes the couple had been dealing with after being stripped of tax-funded protection earlier this year, the duo politely declined the invitation.Meanwhile, the rest of the royals are gathering at King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Norfolk estate to indulge in several Christmas meals, exchange gifts and attend the annual church service at St.

Tyson Fury has been sparring with a young boxer dubbed the ‘British Mike Tyson’ ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

Teetering Tottenham avoided a Rangers nightmare as under-fire Ange Postecoglou walked the plank before Dejan Kulusevski rescued a 1-1 Europa League draw at Ibrox.

Big Special and Master Peace are among the most eye-catching of the 160 new names added in the second round of Showcasing Artists joining the SXSW 2025 line-up.SXSW will be celebrating its 39th year next year, and is set to take place in Austin, Texas from March 10 to 15.Punk duo Big Special and London indie sleaze revivalist Master Peace will be making the journey from the UK alongside Manchester-based jasmine.4.t, who became the first Brit signee to Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory record label earlier this year, and singer and multi-instrumentalist Freak Slug.Sam Ryder, who gave the UK its best Eurovision result since 1998, is another notable new inclusion, as are Liverpool indie-punks Gen and the Degenerates.Big Freedia, a pioneer of the New Orleans rap genre bounce who’s been sampled by Beyonce, is set to appear, as are the Tokyo futurepop sister duo Tamanaramen, Barcelona indie rockers HEAL, and Czechia’s Eurovision 2024 entrant Aiko. With over 160 artists, countries from Brazil to Indonesia to Nigeria to Ukraine are represented.

The site of a former Barclays will become a church two years after the bank closed its doors.

Following Prince Harry's recent comments downplaying the persistent divorce rumours surrounding him and Meghan Markle, a Royal expert has suggested that the 40 year old's childhood experiences have left him "damaged". At a book event in New York, Harry quipped about the numerous headlines speculating about his marriage and living arrangements, saying "Apparently we've bought or moved house 10, 12 times. We've apparently divorced maybe 10, 12 times as well.

The plight of unhoused people and the growing epidemic of elderly loneliness and disability hardship are at the center of TJ O’Grady Peyton’s Room Taken. The short film, written by Michael Whelan and executive produced by Colin Farrell, centers on Isaac (Gabriel Adewusi), a newly arrived immigrant to Ireland from Nigeria who struggles to find a stable place to lay his head. He then comes across Victoria (Brid Brennan), a recently widowed elderly blind woman who lives alone and takes the opportunity to secretly stay at her home unnoticed as he awaits news of better accommodations. 

The Danish Football Union will not rush to give Manchester United youngster Chido Obi-Martin his senior debut to stop him from switching his international allegiance.

Well, this timing is pretty obvious…

professional separation.The video released Tuesday showed the couple together in behind-the-scenes moments from their charity appearances throughout 2024, as they highlighted the progress their foundation has made. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been attending various events solo over the past few months.In the clip, which was played to the Coldplay song “Sky Full of Stars,” Meghan, 43, and Harry, 40, were shown at the many philanthropic events that they attended since January.There were glimpses of their joint outings, including their summer trip to Colombia, as well as their solo appearances.“A safer world is possible — and together we can and will make it happen,” Harry says in a voiceover at the start of the video.

Refresh for latest…: Disney’s Moana 2 has shattered expectations with a $386.3M global opening. Of that, $221M is from the domestic Thanksgiving stretch, and $165.3M from 48 material markets at the international box office. Chee hoo indeed!

is “in a very bad state.”In a desperate bid to get their public image back on track, the duo have opted for an “experimental” PR route that sees them undertake public appearances solo, according to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams.“This is obviously a new tactic. As in every brand the Sussexes want to promote their brand as best as they can,” Fitzwilliams told GB News.“They have tried something that has worked with the so-called royal tours of Nigeria and Colombia.

BRITs 2025 has been unveiled, with the latest design being created by Gabriel Moses. Check it out below.Moses is an acclaimed British-Nigerian multi-disciplinary artist, who has collaborated with the likes of Skepta, Little Simz, Burberry and more throughout the years.The trophy he designed will be presented to the winners at the 2025 edition of the awards ceremony, which will return to The O2 in London on March 1.

Ben Croll Three documentary projects took top honors at this year’s Cairo Film Connection, with Ager Oueslati’s “You Don’t Die Two Times” winning the post-production prize as development laurels went to Khaled Al Swidan’s “Amal” and Eliane Raheb’s “The North Wind.” Marking his first year at the head of the Cairo Film Festival’s development and postproduction showcase, CFC director Rodrigo Brum tells Variety that the three winning titles all share a sense of immediacy. “It was really clear why these films need to be made now,” says Brum.

hates to see Meghan Markle coming.On November 14, stepped out in Venice, California to celebrate her close friend and hair colorist Kadi Lee’s new haircare collection, . In keeping with her pension for classic tailoring and effortless jumpsuits, the Duchess of Sussex wore a simple black look featuring a straight-leg trouser and strapless top with a princess neckline.