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Image Credit: Getty Images Sophie Kinsella (real name: Madeleine Sophie Wickham) was battling a malignant brain tumor during the last few years of her life. The Shopaholic book series author, whose work was adapted for the hit 2009 film Confessions of a Shopaholic, died at the age of 55 in December 2025 — one year after she revealed her illness to the public. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing this morning of our beloved Sophie (aka Maddy, aka Mummy),” Kinsella’s family wrote in a statement shared to her Instagram page on December 10, 2025. “She died peacefully, with her…

Image Credit: WireImage Sheinelle Jones has long been a beloved presence on the Today show, but behind the scenes, her greatest love story was the one she shared with her husband, Uche Ojeh. The pair built a life and family together before Sheinelle stepped away from Today in early 2025, a break that sparked concern among viewers. In May 2025, it was revealed that Uche had passed away following his battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. As Sheinelle prepares for a new chapter — including her recently announced role as Jenna Bush Hager’s permanent co-host on the…

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…