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Image Credit: Getty Images for New York Magazine Tatiana Schlossberg was always one of the more private members of the Kennedy family, but she recently stepped into the public eye after revealing that she had been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. Weeks later, she died at the age of 35. In her essay “A Battle With My Blood,” published in The New Yorker, Tatiana shared that her illness was discovered shortly after she gave birth to her daughter in May 2024. Reflecting on the moment she learned of her diagnosis, she wrote, “I did not — could not…

Many of the 10 members sentenced today (November 7) to a total of over 55 years in jail are from Dartford and Woolwich. The group targeted mostly EE stores, using threats of violence to force staff to open secure stock rooms before making off with expensive mobile phones and other devices.  In total, they stole items with a total value of £240,000. Officers watched the men as they prepared for further raids, and on November 19, 2024, police arrested four of the men in the act at an EE shop in Kilburn. The following defendants pleaded guilty to conspiracy to…

Image Credit: Getty Images Cardi B confirmed that she and her boyfriend, Stefon Diggs, are expecting their first child together! Weeks after pregnancy rumors circulated, the “Bodak Yellow” rapper made the announcement during a CBS Mornings interview in September 2025. Though the couple have been together for a minute, fans are curious about the man who captured Cardi’s heart after her divorce from ex-husband Offset. So, does Stefon have kids from a previous relationship? During her conversation with CBS’ Gayle King, Cardi — who had just completed a highly publicized trial and announced an upcoming arena tour — said Stefon…

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Stefon Diggs, the New England Patriots wide receiver and Cardi B‘s boyfriend, has been charged with strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery. According to a report that surfaced on December 30, 2025, the 32-year-old’s charges stem from an incident that allegedly took place on December 2. Below, Hollywood Life has the latest updates on the charges against Diggs and what this means for his future with the Patriots. Was Stefon Diggs Arrested? Diggs is scheduled to be arraigned on January 23, 2025, which is just two days from AFC Championship game. According…

Image Credit: Variety via Getty Images Wicked: Part One defied gravity when it came out in November 2024, and now that Wicked: For Good is officially out, fans are ecstatic over the final ensemble performances between Ariana Grande (Glinda), Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) and the rest of their star-studded cast.  Based on the Broadway musical of the same name, the two Wicked movies feature emotional and gravity-defying songs, some led by the two female leads, in addition to eye-popping visual effects. But the story between Glinda and Elphaba is the focus and what made the original stage production a hit. The film…

Image Credit: Getty Images Heated Rivalry fans were dismayed once they finished “The Cottage” — the finale to its freshman season — on Crave and HBO Max. After all, what will we do over the next year as we await Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie‘s return as Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov? Quinn has answered fans’ prayers by giving us something else to look forward to: a new, three-part audio series titled Ember & Ice starring the highly sought-after boys themselves! Hudson and Connor are playing fae princes from rival kingdoms, a much different enemies-to-lovers story compared to their on-screen…

Image Credit: Getty Images Denny Hamlin, the NASCAR driver, revealed in an October 2025 interview that his father, Dennis Hamlin, was dying. Two months later, Dennis died in a house fire. Fortunately, Denny’s mother, Mary Lou Hamlin, survived, but the tragedy struck a chord in the racing community and among Denny’s fans. Shortly before New Year’s Eve 2025, Gaston County officials confirmed that Dennis, 75, succumbed to his injuries from the fire that engulfed his North Carolina home on December 29, per WCNC and NASCAR, citing the Gaston County Office of Emergency Management and Fire Services. While Denny has yet to…

Throughout the year, local people stepped up in extraordinary ways, whether through fundraising, innovation, personal challenge or simply bringing joy to others. From life-changing charity efforts to moments of everyday inspiration, these stories reminded us of the power of individuals to make a difference. Below are some of the inspiring south east Londoners we celebrated in 2025. Long Island Ink hosted a moving fundraiser aimed at breaking the stigma surrounding suicide. Organised by Megan Pitchford in memory of her brother-in-law Curtis, the event brought people together through love, remembrance and openness. Curtis, who died aged 25 in March 2024, had…

An entrepreneur has blamed council delays after he put land he had earmarked for social housing up for sale at more than six times the purchase price.Peter Waddell, founder of used car supermarket Big Motoring World, snapped up the disused plot in Barwick Road, Dover, with a “cheeky bid” of £800,000 in 2020.Peter Waddell on the site in Barwick Road, Dover, where he wanted to build 120 council houses. Picture: John McLellanHe wanted to build a 120-home estate for people needing council homes on the former dairy site and gained full planning permission earlier this year.But he says Dover District…

Image Credit: Getty Images British boxer Anthony Joshua, who recently defeated Jake Paul in a Miami match, was involved in a car crash that killed two other passengers. Fans and peers were naturally concerned about the 36-year-old fighter and his condition following the accident, which took place in Nigeria on December 29, 2025, after pictures and videos of the incident circulated on social media. Paul, 28, sent his regards to his opponent in a tweet after news of the crash made headlines. He wrote, “Life is much more important than boxing. I am praying for the lost lives, AJ and…