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Image Credit: Getty Images English author Sophie Kinsella (real name: Madeleine Sophie Wickham), whose books inspired the 2009 film Confessions of a Shopaholic starring Isla Fisher, died on December 10, 2025. She was 55. Her death was announced in an Instagram post shared to her account that day. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing this morning of our beloved Sophie (aka Maddy, aka Mummy),” the caption read. “She died peacefully, with her final days filled with her true loves: family and music and warmth and Christmas and joy.” The post continued, ‘We can’t imagine what life will be like without…

Image Credit: Getty Images Australia introduced a social media ban on younger users effective December 10, 2025. Millions of teens and tweens woke up that day with no access to their social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram and X, three of the most popular platforms around the world. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement that this was a “proud day” for the country. “This is the day when Australian families are taking back power from these big tech companies,” he said, per CNN. “They are asserting the right of kids to be kids and for parents to have…

This is due to engineering work and will affect trains on Sunday (November 30) only. Trains will run as normal on Saturday (November 29). We have broken down the details for you to plan ahead this weekend.   Sunday (November 30): Engineering work is taking place in the London Victoria area, closing all lines used by Southeastern. Trains will be diverted to start or terminate from London Cannon Street and London Blackfriars. Trains between London Victoria and Dover Priory via Chatham will run from London Cannon Street instead and run non-stop between London Bridge and Bromley South using an alternative route…

The property is set on an ‘enviable’ plot of just under an acre in the heart of historic Downe Village. This picturesque location, protected by a conservation order, offers the tranquillity of rural living combined with convenient links to London via train from Orpington and Bromley South stations, all accessible by bus from the village centre. Living room with fireplace and French doors opening to garden (Image: jdm Estate Agents) The location also boasts woodland walks at High Elms Country Park and proximity to West Kent and High Elms golf courses. The home, set within its own gated grounds, features…

Image Credit: Crave/HBO Max Thanks to Heated Rivalry, fans have a brand-new crew of actors to fawn over. Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie lead Crave and HBO Max’s fiery romance series, based on the books by author Rachel Reid. And though the show is only halfway through its debut season, the stars have already made a lasting impression. Get to know each of the main cast of Heated Rivalry below! Hudson Williams — Shane Hollander The breakout star, who plays Canadian hockey player Shane Hollander in the series, is a fresh face to the big leagues of Hollywood — but that…

Image Credit: Crave/HBO Max Heated Rivalry brings a whole new intensity to the enemies-to-lovers trope. Starring Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov, the Canadian Crave series — which streams on HBO Max for American viewers —  saw its fandom explode overnight. As each week passes by, viewers want to know what exact time they can watch every new episode through the end of season 1. “What begins as a secret fling between two fresh-faced rookies evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial, and self-discovery,” the show’s synopsis reads. “Over the next eight years, as…

Famous comedian and Netflix star Ricky Gervais has donated £200,000 to two Kent animal charities.The Retreat Animal Rescue Farm Sanctuary and Flori’s Friends Rescue found out this morning that they received the funds as part of 22 charities he’s splitting £2.43million between.The Retreat Animal Rescue Farm Sanctuary in Ashford will receive £100,000. Picture: Sue FergusonThe Retreat is based in Ashford, while Flor’s is found in Chartham Hatch, Canterbury.Speaking about the major donation from the “absolute hero”, a spokesman for the site in Ashford says it means the “absolute world” to them.A statement said: “Today we found out that we have…

Image Credit: Anna Kooris Vince Gilligan created a whole Emmy-worthy television world thanks to Breaking Bad and its spinoff, Better Call Saul. But his latest series, Pluribus, is streaming on another platform that’s not AMC — and this one introduces viewers to an extraterrestrial plot in a post-apocalyptic world. The series, which premiered in November 2025, follows Albuquerque, New Mexico-based author Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn), who discovers that she’s one of the last few humans on earth with their own free will. Humanity has been exposed to an alien virus, which has infected people with a peaceful hive mind. Carol…

Image Credit: Getty Images The New York Mets are making headlines as winter meetings are taking place with players. And so far, fans aren’t happy with the way things have turned out. So far, left fielder Brandon Nimmo and pitcher Edwin Diaz have left the team for others. By the looks of things, Pete Alonso fans are scared he’ll jump ship too for another team. Here’s who has left the Mets before the 2026 season so far. Edwin Diaz: Left for the Dodgers Diaz accepted a $69 million offer to play with the Los Angeles Dodgers. News of the deal…

Image Credit: Getty Images Leave it to A24 to bring out another star-studded project with its upcoming rom-com The Drama. Despite its title, the film, co-starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, is expected to elicit some laughs as an engaged couple stumble across problems and revelations right before their nuptials. Here, Hollywood Life will keep you updated on everything we know so far about The Drama.  What Is The Drama Movie About? The Drama‘s official logline on IMDb reads, “Days before their wedding, a couple’s relationship is shaken when one partner discovers unsettling truths about the other.” The plot might seem…