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Five years on from Megxit, the Duchess of Sussex launches a new lifestyle empire with high viewing figures but low popularity levels in the UK. Experts question whether her new podcast can win wider appeal, as the Countess of Sandwich highlights the challenge of balancing American optimism with British traditions. Despite optimism from some, Meghan's popularity in the UK has decreased, with a 19% rating in 2025, while her Netflix series received mixed reviews for...

Rachel Chinouriri recently played London's O2 Arena as the support act for Sabrina Carpenter, just after being nominated for artist of the year at the Brit Awards. After seven years in the industry, the 26-year-old songwriter felt validated and shed a tear at the milestone. Despite some initial nerves, Chinouriri's energetic performances and catchy pop-rock songs have been gaining her new fans across the globe, with Adele even sending her a bouquet of roses to...

Sam was surprised when her tenant in Margate sent her a photo of a possible Banksy graffiti on the wall outside her house. She quickly contacted an art gallery for advice on preserving the artwork, as new Banksys are at risk of being removed or damaged. The episode highlights the financial and community impact of Banksy's art, as explored in the BBC Radio 4 podcast The Banksy Story. Full Article

A Minecraft Movie, based on the popular video game, has had a successful opening weekend, grossing an estimated $300m (£233m) globally. The star-studded cast includes Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and Jennifer Coolidge, and the film exceeded its reported production budget of $150m. Despite delays, the movie finally hit theaters on Friday to great financial success. Full Article

The Fab Four - Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr - are not reuniting, but instead will be portrayed by heartthrobs Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Joseph Quinn, and Barry Keoghan in a 2028 film directed by Sir Sam Mendes. The goal is to evoke the same hysteria as 1960s Beatlemania, but this time aimed at Gen Z with their social media following and fan fervor. Mescal, in particular, is compared to the...

Val Kilmer jokes around in his trailer on the set of Top Gun, pretending to bark demands into a packet of More cigarettes as if talking to the studio boss, calling for "more sex, drugs, wine, tobacco, headaches, ulcers, herpes, and women, and less of Tom Cruise." Co-stars Rick Rossovich and Barry Tubb join in, with Rossovich jokingly throwing a chair at Kilmer before dancing off into the sunshine. Rossovich, playing Kilmer's on-screen partner Slider,...