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Harriet Cowan: A Voice for Young FarmersHarriet Cowan, a 24-year-old from Derbyshire, has stepped in as Jeremy Clarkson's new sidekick on Clarkson's Farm while Kaleb Cooper tours, showcasing her dual role as a full-time farmer and community nurse. Her participation in the Amazon Prime series has provided her with a platform to advocate for farmers' mental health, represent young female farmers, and challenge existing stereotypes in agriculture. Cowan aims to leverage this opportunity to amplify...

Jesse Armstrong's New Film Mountainhead Jesse Armstrong, renowned for his successful show Succession, returns with his first feature film, Mountainhead, a satire about four tech billionaires scrutinized as social unrest rises globally. The film, featuring Steve Carell and Ramy Youssef, was rapidly developed, written, and shot in just 22 days to reflect the fast-paced anxieties surrounding technology and AI. Armstrong, who has never directed before, chose this quick turnaround to capture contemporary societal fears while...

SummaryIn the summer of 2000, 17-year-old Dublin singer Samantha Mumba released her debut single "Gotta Tell You," which transformed the landscape of Irish pop music. Her sound was distinct from the prevailing Celtic styles of artists like Enya and The Corrs, as well as the boy-band trend represented by Westlife and Ronan Keating, instead offering a sleek, radio-friendly pop hit that achieved international success. Nearly 25 years later, Mumba reflects on her emergence as a...

Michael Cullen went from sleeping rough in Liverpool to raising £1m by doing charity walks in all weathers in just his swimming trunks. His story is now being celebrated in a stage musical. Known as Speedo Mick, Cullen feels a transformation when he dons his blue Speedos, gaining a fearless attitude as he walks across the British Isles for charity, regardless of the weather. His most notable challenge involved scaling the tallest mountains in England,...

The Phoenician Scheme Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme presents a visually stunning yet emotionally grounded story centered on Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro), a wealthy industrialist who names his nun daughter (Mia Threapleton) as his heir. As they navigate absurd adventures filled with scheming tycoons and assassins, the film explores their father-daughter relationship, emphasizing the significance of legacy beyond wealth. With standout performances and a focused narrative, the film balances whimsical charm with heartfelt themes,...

Warner Bros. has announced the upcoming release of Tom and Jerry Gokko, a new anime series that reimagines the classic duo in a gentler, slice-of-life format. Originally aired in Japan on Cartoon Network Japan from November 2022 to May 2025, the series will soon be available for English-speaking audiences on the WB Kids YouTube channel. Aimed at younger viewers with its pastel colors and calmer pacing, Gokko presents Tom and Jerry as playful frenemies rather...