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Sex doll owners admitted that they believed their silicone companion was the "ideal romantic partner" for them and that they felt an emotional attachment to it. The research was carried out by the Institute of Forensic Psychiatry and Sex Research at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany.

Naman Ramachandran Ananth Narayan Mahadevan’s Busan International Film Festival selection “The Storyteller,” based on a short story by Oscar-winning Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray, isn’t “just another homage” to the late master. Film enthusiast Tapobrati Das Sammaddar recommended Ray’s story “Golpo Boliye Tarini Khuro” to Mahadevan, who was “instantly fascinated by the layered social satire.” The story follows an unpublished Bengali storyteller who answers a help ad from a Gujarati businessman who suffers from insomnia, and there is a twist in the tale. Samaddar translated the story and Kireet Khurana (“T for Taj Mahal”) and Mahadevan developed it into a screenplay that was a faithful adaptation of the original. Mahadevan, who cites Ray’s “Charulata” and “Pather Panchali” as influences, says that the choice of film grammar was the tricky part of the shoot.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Archewell Foundation is paying it forward, with a new partnership that'll award $1 million to women experiencing financial hardship.The foundation — in conjunction with The VING Project — invite individuals between the ages of 14 and 18 years old to nominate a woman who has inspired them but is also navigating life's challenges. If chosen, the individuals who submitted nominations will have the opportunity to give a $1,000 grant to the woman they nominated.The VING Project describes itself as «a national movement sparking the next generation of givers.» In a video posted to The VING Project's YouTube channel last month, high school students can be seen preparing to give $1,000 to those closest to them.

Margot Robbie shared her approval of Lady Gaga's casting as Harley Quinn for Joker: Folie a Deux during an interview with MTV News that was shared on Thursday.The 32-year-old actress expressed that she was excited to see the 36-year-old hitmaker take up the mantle of the supervillain in the upcoming DC Comics movie during the sit-down.The Academy Award–nominated actress previously portrayed the character in both Suicide Squad movies, as well as the spinoff Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn).   Supportive: Margot Robbie shared her approval of Lady Gaga's casting as Harley Quinn for Joker: Folie a Deux during an interview with MTV News; she is seen in 2020's Birds of PreyRobbie began by remarking that she was highly supportive of Lady Gaga's casting as she wanted to see another actress' interpretation of Harley Quinn.'It makes me so happy because I said from the very beginning that all I want is for Harley Quinn to be one of those characters the way… like Macbeth or Batman always gets passed from great actor to great actor,' she stated. The performer then expressed that she was grateful to have been given the role of a historical figure, who had been portrayed by other actresses in the past, in her much-celebrated movie Mary Queen of Scots. She stated: 'I feel like, in not so many cases, are there female characters — Queen Elizabeth I, but beyond that, which I got to have a crack out as well, which I was honored to do.

dogs remains in hospital fighting for her own life.Kristie Jane Bennard, 30, tried to stop the pit bulls from attacking her daughter Lilly Jane and son Hollace Dean during a desperate 10-minute struggle on Wednesday afternoon in Shelby County, Tennessee.It is not known what caused the animals to act so violently with relation Jeff Gibson revealing that Bennard has an "uncountable amount of stitches and bite marks over her entire body, including her face" and that both her "arms and legs are bandaged/wrapped up completely".READ MORE: Porn star 'lured rapper boyfriend to rivals' to carry out revenge attackHer condition is described as "critical" with Gibson adding on Facebook: "Kristie is a f**king hero! She never gave up trying to save these babies."The children's father and Bennard's husband Colby - a Harley Davidson dealership manager - was unharmed by the dogs, who were taken to the local animal control department.It is unknown whether they have been put to sleep.A GoFundMe page has been launched by a family friend to help Kristie and Colby "get back on their feet" with more than $17,000 (£15,300) donated in the first nine hours after it went live.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Colby posted a picture of two pit bulls on Facebook back in 2014, referring to them as "house lions" but it has not been confirmed that they were the same animals responsible for the attack, which happened inside the family's $360,000, five-bedroom home.The investigation into the attack is ongoing and it is unclear whether criminal charges will follow.In a Facebook post, Kelsey Gallini, Kristie's best friend, asked for "prayers", adding that "everyone in her circle could really

BBC Bargain Hunt couple made a staggering profit on a vintage watch they discovered on the show. The married couple named Nathalie and Karl were on the red team and made the interesting discovery whilst searching for a fashion accessory.Competitors Adam and Jemma were on the blue team and had to find an item with a Chinese connection. READ NEXT: BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood praises colleague but viewers concerned for future The presenter, who in today's episode was Eric Knowles, dishes out a specific challenge to each team, which dictates the theme of one of their buys - known as the Presenter's Challenge.As the teams set about scouring the market for hidden treasures, antiques expert Raj Bisram said of the red team: “This is probably one of the easiest teams I’ve ever had.

Gabrielle Union went on a solo walk around New York City on Friday.The 49-year-old looked gorgeous and kept it simple during her outing with a blue-and-red patterned dress.Her outing came shortly after her husband Dwyane Wade, 40, shared how the two had worked to protect their transgender daughter Zaya from bullying on social media.  Solo and loving it: Gabrielle Union went on a solo walk around New York City on Friday in a striking blue, red and gold dressGabrielle beamed as she showed off her striking dress, which had a single gold sleeve, while her other arm was exposed thanks to a tank top cut. A gold rope hung off her dress, which added some intrigue to the outfit.  She accessorized her look with matching tan sandals and protected her eyes with sunglasses. The Bring It On star wore her luscious braids flowing down her back while showing off an infectious smile. Golden beauty: The LA's Finest actress' dress had a single gold sleeve, while her other arm was exposed thanks to a tank top cut  On point: She accessorized with tan sandals and protected her eyes with sunglasses.

Registration for the 11th Gay Games is now open for those who wish to join the rainbow Olympics. The games will take place next year from 3rd November to 11th November.The Federation of Gay Games (FGG) were thrilled to announce that the games will be co-hosted by Hong Kong and Guadalajara, along with being the first Gay Games in both Asia and Latin America.FGG has urged those who wish to participate to sign up quickly as due to the current world circumstances, they are “working to a much tighter timeframe.”“Ensuring that everyone whoever they are, whatever their background, sexual orientation or gender identity, have the right to take part in their chosen identity being the most inclusive games, with personal best, participation and above all inclusion, at its heart,” the statement read.  A post shared by Federation of Gay Games (@gaygames)Gay Games Guadalajara’s Monica Sanchez said that after recent world issues, it was time “to meet again, to hug each other and with pride celebrate our freedom.”“The appointment is in Guadalajara, at the XI Gay Games 2023.

Amazon Prime’s Thursday Night Football game between the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts was bad. So bad, that one local Denver television station felt the need to apologize.

EXCLUSIVE: Buffalo 8 has set a November 4 release date on Prime Video for James Hemings: Ghost In America’s Kitchen. The historical documentary follows the profound life of James Hemings, the first American to train as a chef in France, who at 8 years old was enslaved by Thomas Jefferson.

UPDATED with latest: Dancers at a topless bar in North Hollywood have received approval from the National Labor Relations Board for a union recognition election, a move officials said could make them the only strippers in the United States represented by a union, according to the decision obtainedtoday.

Amazon has released the song “Where the Shadows Lie” from Grammy-winning artist Fiona Apple. The track will be part of the Season 1 soundtrack and appear in the season finale of Prime’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

Paramount+ has set a January 2023 premiere date for its upcoming original series Wolf Pack. The streamer also released the official teaser trailer and announced eight additional cast members for the series, written and produced by Jeff Davis, during the show’s panel Friday at New York Comic Con.

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger! Kelly Clarkson shared the advice she gives her two children about growing up with divorced parents: be each other’s best friend.

Michaela Zee editor Domee Shi and six of Variety’s animation honorees gathered at this year’s Variety 10 Animators to Watch event, presented by Nickelodeon, on Thursday night. The in-person awards ceremony and cocktail reception took place at the Nickelodeon Animation Studio in Burbank, Calif., where fellow creatives and representatives in the animation space celebrated this year’s class of rising storytellers. The honorees in attendance included Fawn Veerasunthorn, Arthur Fong, Shea Fontana, Sergio Valdivia, Natasha Kline and Juston Gordon-Montgomery. Pixar Animation Studios filmmaker Shi received the 2022 Creative Impact in Animation award.

Susan Egan is taking a step back from the “Disney Princess – The Concert” tour after being diagnosed with the temporary facial paralysis condition, Bell’s palsy.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Korean sales agent Finecut has added “Secret: Untold Melody” and “The Dinner” to its burgeoning Asian Contents & Film Market slate. Both titles are sourced from a deal with Hive Media Corp. (“Inside Men,” “The Man Standing Next”). An adaptation of 2007 Taiwan hit “Secret,” “Secret: Untold Melody” is a romance film about pianist and a student. While the original film starred Jay Chou and Gwei Lun-mei, the Korean retread stars Doh Kyung-soo (a.k.a D.O. from celebrated K-pop group EXO) who has acting credits including “Swing Kids” and the “Along With The Gods” franchise, and rising star Won Jin-a (“Netflix’s “Hellbound”). Now in post-production, the film is directed by Seo You-min (“Recalled”).

Mary Fitzgerald, Chrishell Stause, newcomer Nicole Young and a host of other Selling Sunset stars showed off their beach bodies while filming for the show's sixth season in La Quinta, California on Thursday. Fitzgerald donned a black bathing suit with cutouts around her chest and stomach, showing off her tanned skin. She tied her blonde hair back in a tight bun, and her lips were painted a vibrant red.  Beach bodies: Mary Fitzgerald, Chrishell Stause, newcomer Nicole Young and a host of other Selling Sunset stars showed off their beach bodies while filming for the show's sixth season in La Quinta, California, on Thursday Fitzgerald accessorized with a pair of big, bulky earrings as she lounged in a chair and sipped on a clear drink.  Later on in the day, Fitzgerald donned a bright orange two-piece that left little to the imagination.