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Residents who are angry at proposals to build 154 new homes in their village are holding a public drop-in session to coordinate plans for their opposition.Esquire Developments has submitted an application to Gravesham council seeking permission for the development on land south of Downs Road, Istead Rise.A scene from Rose Farm in Istead Rise, part of the land proposed by Esquire Developments for 154 houses in Istead RiseThe proposal is in outline form only at the moment, but has already gathered more than 250 objections since it appeared on the council’s planning portal on Monday of last week.Currently, the developer…

Image Credit: Getty Images Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy announced her departure from the production company after 14 years. The change of hands in leadership was apparently inevitable, even though Kennedy led the Star Wars franchise into the highly successful galaxy that it is today. So, why did she leave Lucasfilm? “It has been a true privilege to spend more than a decade working alongside the extraordinary talent at Lucasfilm,” Kennedy said in a public statement in January 2026. “Their creativity and dedication have been an inspiration, and I’m deeply proud of what we’ve accomplished together. I’m excited to continue developing…

Image Credit: Getty Images X.com, previously known as Twitter, had yet another brief outage today, Friday, January 16. The hiccup caused quite a meltdown among countless users, mainly because Verizon had an unexpected nationwide shutdown earlier this week. The question now is, why did the social media platform go down again? Learn what we know so far about X’s most recent outage. How Many Times Has X Had an Outage Lately? The January 16 outage was the second brief problem that X faced in just one week. But over the past few years, Twitter has had quite a few shutdowns.…

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images for LACMA It’s been more than a decade since A$AP Rocky released new music. That changed in January 2026 when the rapper dropped his brand-new album, Don’t Be Dumb. With 15 new tracks and already sold-out merch, A$AP’s latest masterpiece has taken the music scene by storm. On January 15, A$AP thanked his team and fans for their support on his new work in an Instagram post. He wrote in his caption, ‘DONT BE DUMB OFFICIALLY OUT NOW!!! THANK U 2 MY FANS , TEAM , ARTISTS , CREATIVES , PRODUCERS , ENGINEERS ,…

Image Credit: GC Images Marcello Hernández became one of Saturday Night Live‘s most talked-about cast members in recent years thanks to his charm and jokes about his upbringing. His mother, Isabel, has been a consistent presence in his comedy career so far, even being his inspiration for countless jokes and the famous “Protective Mom” SNL sketch. Below, get to know Marcello’s mom and dad, and learn more about his childhood before becoming one of comedy’s biggest names! Courtesy of Samuel Rivas/Netflix © 2025 Are Marcello Hernández’s Parents Married? No, Marcello’s parents divorced when he was a child — specifically, after they…

The planning application, submitted by developer Lands Improvement Holdings Ltd to Bromley Council in November, outlined plans to build the homes on farmland on the edge of St Mary Cray. Developers say that the proposals are in response to a “critical housing need’ in Bromley, with plans to offer a mix of one to four-bedroom properties, with 175 of them (50 per cent) being ‘affordable’, according to a cover letter submitted by planning agent Nexus Planning. But 569 objections have been submitted to Bromley Council, along with a public demonstration which took place on the land. Protesters outlined concerns against…

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Jason Momoa and Adria Arjona have continued to make headlines since going public with their relationship in 2024. The Aquaman star — who confirmed the romance after his 2022 split from Lisa Bonet — recently made waves when he referred to Arjona as the “love of my life” during a January 2026 red carpet appearance. Learn more about Jason’s girlfriend below! Adria Is an Actress Like Jason, Adria has built a steady career in film and television. Her film credits include Morbius, Father of the Bride, Hit Man, and Blink Twice. In 2026, she added…

Image Credit: Getty Images Donald Trump has long made headlines for his desire to win the Nobel Peace Prize, but he hasn’t been officially awarded it. The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was instead given to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for her work promoting democracy and peace in Venezuela. The prize has reentered the spotlight in early 2026 following recent headlines involving Trump and Machado, prompting renewed curiosity about whether Trump was ever nominated — and how the Nobel Peace Prize selection process actually works. Find out what we know about the selection process for the prize below. Who…

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images for Trü Frü Teddi Mellencamp has been open about her melanoma battle since first revealing her diagnosis in 2022. In February 2025, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star — who has undergone multiple surgeries — shared that doctors had discovered several brain tumors. That April, she confirmed that her cancer had progressed to stage four. On April 2, she shared a health update on her Instagram Stories while lying in bed, thanking fans for their support. “I woke up to so many kind messages,” she said. “I just want to say thank you…

Image Credit: Getty Images for Atlantis Paradise Island Pitbull is hitting the road again in 2026 with his highly anticipated I’m Back Tour, a 35-city North American summer trek celebrating more than 25 years in music. The tour — featuring special guest Lil Jon and DJ Laz — kicks off in May, and will roll through major U.S. and Canadian cities before wrapping late September. Fans can expect Pitbull’s signature high-energy performances packed with career-spanning hits, party anthems, and an electric concert atmosphere that has made him one of the most enduring live performers in pop and hip-hop. “USA, I’m…