Sex robots so convincing humans may 'prefer them' in threat to real relationships

Belfast writer-director-producer Ken Branagh, actor Ciarán Hinds and sound supervisor Simon Chase – all Oscar nominated – spoke with us at Deadline’s Contenders Film: The Nominees event about the acclaimed film’s journey to screen.

The University of Southern California is doing away with most of its indoor mask mandates as of Monday, according to a message circulated Friday from Provost and Senior Vice President of Student Affairs Charles Zukoski wrote in a community email.

Julie Andrews cherishes her time with Tony Walton.

Kourtney Kardashian recently opened up in a new interview about abstaining from sex with fiancé Travis Barker following a body cleanse in a bid to clear toxicity from her body.The 42 year old refrained from getting physical with drummer Travis she revealed, after following the Ayurvedic detox which encourages a sex ban and confessed that she ended up benefitting greatly from the break. And it got us wondering just what a sex fast entails, and what the benefits are? “Oh my God, it was crazy,” Kourtney told Bustle. “But it actually made everything better.

Kim Kardashian is reportedly furious with ex Kanye West over his new music video, which appears to show an animation of him burying her current boyfriend alive. The music video for the star’s new track Eazy was released hours after Kim was legally declared a single woman, over a year on from when she first filed for divorce. Since her separation has been dating comedian Pete Davidson, something which has been the target of several Instagram rants from the rapper.

Drake has taken action against an alleged stalker.

Elizabeth Hurley, has paid tribute to Shane Warne following his death aged 52, describing the late cricket star as a ‘father figure’.On Friday, it was announced that the former Australian professional cricketer had died following a suspected heart attack while in Thailand.Tributes have come pouring in for the sporting legend, including from individuals including Piers Morgan, Dan Walker, Ed Sheeran and his ex-partner Hurley.In a post shared on Saturday, Damian, Hurley’s son with late businessman Steve Bing, wrote that he was ‘still trying to wrap his head around’ Warne’s death.Sharing several pictures of them together, he wrote: ‘I’m still trying to wrap my head around this…‘SW was a father figure to me for most of my formative years and was truly one the best men I’ve ever known. My heart is broken.

‘Jeopardy!’ let viewers know before Friday’s show that it wasn’t being insensitive with a clue related to Ukraine and Russia.

Strictly Come Dancing's Oti Mabuse has taken to Instagram to pen an emotional farewell to one of her Strictly co-stars, Graziano di Prima.The dance professional, 31, spoke affectionately of their bond, a week after she confirmed that she was leaving the popular BBC show after seven years as a dancer.Oti's goodbye comes as Graziano reposted a message from a fan account.It told their 1,400 followers: "Walked upstairs to a tearful Katie!"The Alexa was on playing this song..." it read, as Celine Dion's hit, It's All Coming Back To Me, played.It continued: "When I spoke to her and asked what's wrong she said I will never see my Graziano and Oti dance together again!"Graziano shared the post in view of his 158,0000 followers, adding: "Awww @otimabuse."Responding to the post that had been shared by the Italian dance pro, Oti wrote: "You'll always have a very special unique place in my heart."Literally my best friend," she ended her comment.Oti's comment comes as she confirmed that she's leaving Strictly after seven years on the programme.Breaking the news to her 640,000 followers last week, she wrote: "Never easy to say goodbye."Lifting the glitter ball twice and having the best journey with all my celebrities, but also meeting and working with the best team, crew, producers, celebs and incredible professional dancers!" she exclaimed."You are my family and I adore you all forever."Oti went on to thank the BBC and revealed that she now "calls the UK home" following her nearly decade-long stint on the show.She signed off her farewell post: "I will always Keeeep Dancing! and I will never forget my amazing Strictly experience!"Following her announcement, Graziano fired off an emotional tribute that had Oti welling up all over again

Paris Jackson, 23, looked like a fashion icon during one of her latest public appearances. The daughter of the late Michael Jackson showed up to the Vivienne Westwood show at Paris Fashion Week in a sheer and sleeveless dark brown yet reddish polka dotted dress with a high slit. She added a dark purple belt around her waist to go with the epic look and dark-colored peep toe heels with straps.

Strictly Come Dancing and BBC Radio 2 presenter Claudia Winkleman, 50, has credited her “girlfriends” for their support when she had to say goodbye to a beloved family member. The star admitted that despite wanting to stay strong, she broke down after leaving her eldest son Jake Thykier, 18, at university for the first time.Claudia shares Jake, Arthur Thykier, 10, and Matilda Martha Thykier, 16, with her husband Kris Thykier.Reflecting on the heartbreaking time while chatting to Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin on the Postcards From Midlife Podcast, Claudia explained her close friends “held her up” after Jake left home.The Strictly host said: “I remember my mum dropping me off at university and she could not stop crying, and I was like, ‘I won’t do that, I’ll be brave’. “And, of course, I fell apart, because they’re my life and I know I’m boring and I sound like a stuck record.“That is why girlfriends… lots of people expect girlfriends to land in our lap and everything will be easy peasy, and often it is.“But I think the more effort we can make with our girls, like you would, you know, when you first meet a boy and you really fancy him and you’re like, ‘maybe I’m going to wear this top, or maybe I’m going to make Moussaka’.“Me and my girls do that for each other, not that we make moussaka, ever!“But we look after each other.” The star added: “We’re there for each other, and they held me up when Jake left because I was a wreck.”It comes after Claudia humorously opened up on how her family survived the third coronavirus lockdown together. The BBC favourite, who has been married to husband Kris since June 2000, admitted she sometimes questions “why or how” they are still together.Explaining her doubts, Claudia revealed she

Kourtney Kardashian, 42, revealed she’s been on a “therapy journey” since 2017 — which would have began shortly after her split from longtime boyfriend Scott Disick, 39. “I would just start crying all the time,” she said in Bustle magazine’s March 3 issue of what made her seek mental health support. “‘I just have feelings; like, an abundance of them,” she added, noting that working with a therapist has made her more “sensitive.”

New York City mayor Eric Adams has announced changes to COVID-19 requirements within the five boroughs. The Key to NYC rules that went into effect last summer — and currently require restaurants, bars, fitness centers, and concert venues to check for proof of vaccination before customers can enter — will be phased out on Monday, May 7.

If Donda represented Kanye West leaving conventional albums in the dust, Donda 2 was him stomping on their remains in his rubber boots. West shook the music industry when he revealed that Donda 2 would only be released on his Stem Player, a proprietary device capable of isolating different musical elements of songs uploaded into it, available on his website for $200.

Last year, 454 shared debut full-length project 4Real, a blissful trip through the Florida-born rapper's technicolor mind. On songs like "ANDRETTI," which we named one of our favorite songs of 2021, and "FACE TIME," he blended hyperactive and sugary Florida fast-style music with moody, slowed-down remixes that could find a home on one of the many slowed+reverb-dedicated channels on YouTube.

Kurt Vile's ninth solo studio LP, (watch my moves), is due out April 15 via Verve. He announced the album last month and shared its lead single, "Like Exploding Stones." He's now released "Hey Like a Child," the record's second offering.

Peter Caranicas Deputy EditorIn advance of the ADG Awards, expert artisans offer an insider’s perspective on some of the nominees, from ‘Dune’ to ‘Squid Game.’

Olly Murs has admitted his sex life has had to be put "on hold" as a consequence of his knee surgery. The StarStruck host was forced to cancel his UK tour last week when he was rushed to hospital for an emergency operation.Now Olly, 37, has confessed that his love life with girlfriend Amelia Tank, 29, has had to take a backseat while she helps nurse him through his recovery period.Speaking in a new interview Olly joked how he had "catfished" bodybuilder Amelia due to his "dodgy knees" and that she would now be acting as his "nurse for 24 weeks."He told The Sun: "The reality is that I absolutely catfished her, she thought she was getting with a young pop star and now she’s looking after me."But really she is my comfort blanket, my positivity, my light, my everything.

J. Kim Murphy The 2022 box office has its first juggernaut. After years of promotion and more than few delays due to COVID-19, “The Batman” finally hit movie theaters this weekend.

Once a model, always a model! Charlize Theron may have moved on to the acting world, but she hasn’t left her cover girl experience far behind! The stunning Oscar winner looked like she stepped off the runway on Friday (March 4) when she attended the Santa Barbara Film Festival in the tony seaside town of southern California. As she graced the stage to give a speech, the Mad Max: Fury Road star stole the spotlight in a fabulous fringe ensemble!

World's Scariest Man Martyn Ford has showcased his ferocious punching power ahead of his fight with the Iranian Hulk. Ford, 39, uploaded a video of himself battering a piece of boxing equipment as he continues his preparations for his bout against the Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - on April 2 at the O2 Arena. And if the English fighter's latest workout is anything to go by, Gharibi could be in for a tough evening in the capital.In a 15-second video posted on Instagram, Ford unleashed the full force of his might on the equipment, designed to measure accuracy and punching power.Ford battered the static pads with a barrage of ferocious punches, both left and right, showing impressive poise with his footwork as he crashed his fists from side to side.