Seven timepieces that represent 200 years of women's watchmaking

The Queen has a speech prepared to denounce the 'madness of war' should another World War ever breaks out.

Conor McGregor has shocked the sporting world by stating his intention to buy Chelsea Football Club - though the figures may not add up.Notorious, 33, took to social media on Wednesday afternoon to post a photo of a WhatsApp chat with the caption "I wish to explore this.

Reddit, one user joked the BBC's children's channel ought to be "cancelled" over the X-rated moment.The presenter has a whiteboard he is drawing a shape on and some viewers drew the wrong conclusion – thinking he was about to draw a penis rather than a cartoon bone.Of course, the fears were completely unfounded but resulted in a few giggles among sleepy parents at 6.51 am.It was uploaded on Wednesday (March 2) by user MediumLettuce48 with the caption: "CBeebies nearly getting cancelled this morning!"The clip has been up-voted more than 7,500 times and people debated if the drawing really did look X-rated or if an overactive imagination was to blame.One user said: "I spose there's some entertainment for the adults as well!"A second quipped: "Is it just me or does he pause juuuust for a second at that crucial moment?""Hahah! I just watched this and p***** my pants," said a third.Someone else argued: "Obviously it will be a bone. Kids that age know what a dog bone is.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has confirmed he intends to sell the Premier League club, 18 years after arriving in west London.The Russian billionaire has been thrust into the spotlight in recent weeks after his native country invaded neighbours Ukraine. Earlier on Wednesday, reports suggested Abramovich would be looking to sell Chelsea - albeit with a whopping price tag of around £3bn.In a statement this evening, the owner confirmed his intention was to part ways, saying: "I would like to address the speculation in media over the past few days in relation to my ownership of Chelsea FC.

Kim Kardashian is officially single, a judge in Los Angeles has ruled. The "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" alum's request to be declared a single woman amid her divorce from Kanye West was granted Wednesday, according to reports. Kardashian appeared for a scheduled court hearing via video call.

It took a lot of left turns to afford this swish spread. Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Tony Stewart, nicknamed “Smoke,” is listing his Indiana luxury log hunting ranch for a whopping $30 million, which makes it the most expensive listing in the state.Located in Columbus, less than an hour from the Indianapolis International Airport, the home is made up of six bedrooms and 11 bathrooms and is situated on a colossal 415 acres of land. Known as Hidden Hollow Ranch, the main residence spans nearly 20,000 square feet and features a massive 8,700-gallon freshwater indoor aquarium in the great room.

Variety reported on Wednesday. The news comes on the heels of another Netflix production, the royal drama “The Crown,” falling victim to a similar, $200,000 jewel, silverware, and antique theft on Feb.

Jordan Moreau The worlds of “iCarly” and “Drake & Josh” are finally colliding.The first trailer for Season 2 of Paramount Plus’ “iCarly” revival shows off guest star Josh Peck, who’s joining the new season as Carly’s aggressive manager Paul. Peck and Miranda Cosgrove used to be co-stars on Nickelodeon’s “Drake & Josh,” before Cosgrove broke out as the star of the original “iCarly” series in the late 2000s.

Ellise Shafer Marilyn Manson has sued Evan Rachel Wood for defamation over her sexual abuse allegations against him, which Manson claims are a “malicious falsehood.”In the complaint filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, Manson — whose legal name is Brian Warner — alleges that Wood and “her on-again, off-again romantic partner” Ashley Gore have “publicly cast” him as a “rapist and abuser — a malicious falsehood that has derailed Warner’s successful music, TV and film career.”The filing goes onto claim that Wood and Gore impersonated a FBI agent “by forging and distributing a fictitious letter from the agent, to create the false appearance that Warner’s alleged ‘victims’ and their families were in danger, and that there was a federal criminal investigation of Warner ongoing.” It also alleges that Wood and Gore “provided checklists and scripts” to accusers and “made knowingly false statements,” including that Manson “filmed the sexual assault of a minor.” Representatives for Wood did not immediately respond to Variety‘s request for comment.Wood was one of several women that came forward early last year with claims of sexual abuse against Manson. In an Instagram post made at the time, Wood wrote: “The name of my abuser is Brian Warner, also known to the world as Marilyn Manson.

OMG this is a tough one for all the ’90s kids out there. Kirk Baily, star of Nickelodeon’s Salute Your Shorts, has passed away.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorChicken Soup for the Soul, the parent company of Crackle and other streaming platforms, has reached an agreement to acquire production-distribution outfit 1091 Pictures for $15.6 million.The pact calls for Chicken Soup to acquire the New York-based company for $8 million in cash and the rest in stock. The deal brings to Chicken Soup a library of movies and TV series as well as its own streaming distribution platforms.Chicken Soup plans to merge 1091 Pictures assets with its Screen Vision division to enhance both companies’ ability to provides on-demand distribution options for independent filmmakers.“The 1091 Pictures team transformed their large content library into a scalable, modern distribution platform with a compelling slate of channels that are a pragmatic addition to our existing assets,” said David Fannon, president of Screen Media Ventures.

Wyatte Grantham-Philips editorThe Roku Channel released a first look image of Evan Rachel Wood (“Westworld”) as Madonna in “Weird: The ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Story.”The upcoming biopic will dive into all aspects of the legendary comedian and recording artist’s life and career — including his rise to fame with early hits like “Eat It” and “Like a Surgeon,” which he famously parodied from Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” (with permission from the Queen of Pop).In addition to the first look of Wood as Madonna, Roku also announced multiple additions to the “Weird: The ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Story” cast on Wednesday. Rainn Wilson (“The Office”) portrays radio broadcaster Dr.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterFilm studio STX has placed a subsidiary company containing the rights to Gerard Butler’s 2020 film “Greenland” into Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Variety has confirmed.Filed February 28 in Louisiana by STX chief financial officer Noah Fogelson, the motion asks the bankruptcy court for relief in the form of time –time for STX to pay its creditors and to find the capital to co-finance and co-produce a sequel to the disaster movie, costarring “Homeland” actress Morena Baccarin.Under the moniker FSO Jones LLC (a nod to one of STX’s first original films, Matthew McConaughey’s “Free State of Jones”), the bankruptcy filing lists the “Greenland” rights at $50 million in assets and up to $500 million in liabilities. As Variety previously reported, STX is in the midst of a sales process that includes private investment firm The Najafi Companies and, recently, suitors like Lionsgate.

For Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, doing what’s best for their family turned out to be best for their relationship, too.

Richard Natale Contributing WriterOscar-winning producer and influential motion picture executive Alan Ladd Jr., who ushered in the “Star Wars” era of motion pictures, died Wednesday. He was 84.“With the heaviest of hearts, we announce that on March 2, 2022, Alan Ladd, Jr. died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Whoopi Goldberg has said she “lost everything” after she made jokes about President George W Bush in 2004.

"It's because the programme still talks about the subjects and challenges no one else goes near."She finished: "I'm very proud of our relationship with the audience and the trust they place in us."Mohit Bakaya, controller at Radio 4, added: "When it comes to the art of radio presenting there are few that can match the brilliance of Jane Garvey."And whilst I understand that she feels it is time to move on after a terrific 13 years presenting Woman's Hour, I am thrilled that she will stay on the network."Jane will be "presenting her own interview series, as well as becoming a regular late-night fixture, along with Fi Glover", with their Fortunately podcast arriving on the Radio 4 schedule.Jenni announced at the end of July that she was

2020 Venice Film Festival officially kicked off last night – and saw some of cinema's biggest names grace the red carpet for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began earlier this year. And, the A-listers did not disappoint in bringing back red-carpet fashion in style with Cate Blanchett championing sustainability in her Esteban Cortázar gown and Tilda Swinton carrying the most beautiful face mask, designed by artist James Merry.Swinton used the sculptural piece – which Merry said was inspired by stingray skeletons, seaweed, orchids and his favourite fish sculptures on the columns of the Rialto fish market in Venice – to accessorise her black-and-white ruffled Chanel ensemble.

Ann-Marie Corvin Barcelona-based Filmax has acquired the world sales rights to “The Art of Return” – a Spanish production by first-time director Pedro Collantes nurtured through Venice’s renowned Biennale College film workshop initiative.The boutique distributor will also handle the Spanish distribution for this coming-of-age drama, which focuses on a young actress (“Holy Camp’s” Macarena García) returning home to Madrid after six years in New York.The action takes place over a 24-hour period in the protagonist’s home city, where she has a series of encounters that cause her to reassess her life.Set to make its debut Sept.

finally imitating art for Snoop Dogg! More than 25 years after the rapper released his hit track “Gin and Juice,” he’s now coming out with a gin line of his own.Dubbed INDOGGO Gin, the spirit is crafted with a “laid-back California style,” according to a press release, and is billed as “the ultimate remix of seven premium botanicals infused with all-natural strawberry flavor.”INDOGGO was developed by Snoop, 48, in partnership with his friend and spirits veteran, Keenan Towns of Trusted Spirits and Prestige Beverage Group, an industry leading importer and brand innovator.

Ann-Marie Corvin “Homeland” creator Ran Tellem, whose hit thriller “The Head” was released across Asia this June, stressed the importance of nurturing local talent and placing faith in writers during his Conecta Fiction keynote.During an online conversation with “Vendetta” executive producer Raffaella Bonivento, the head of The Mediapro Studio’s international content development arm said that finding talent outside Spain was an integral part of his role.“That could be a great chef, or a writer or production company,” he said.He added that shaping roles to fit stars in territories that are key production partners is sometimes essential – as was the case with “The Head”, a six-part limited series co pro with Hulu Japan and HBO Asia.