Whether they’re decades-old classics or recent releases, dozens of Christmas movies are widely enjoyed by Americans, new YouGov polling finds. The vast majority (79%) of Americans say they love or like holiday or Christmas movies, and most (64%)…
Category: 5. Entertainment
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Marie Antoinette Style and the Jewels That Define It
< Historic Diamonds / Royal Stories
Only months remain at the V&A exhibition, Marie Antoinette Style, to experience the opulent legacy of history’s most stylish queen.
Published: December 12,…
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King Charles hails reduction in cancer treatment as ‘milestone’ in his recovery | King Charles III
King Charles has hailed a “milestone” in his “cancer journey” and revealed he is to reduce his schedule of treatment in the new year, describing the news as a “personal blessing”.
His treatment will move into a precautionary phase with…
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North Shields 800 celebration ends with town parade
Thousands of people joined a colourful parade celebrating a town’s 800th anniversary.
North Shields has been spending this year marking the milestone with a host of events highlighting its maritime, industrial and cultural heritage.
It culminated…
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‘Marc Spector: Moon Knight’ #1 Preview Finds the Fist of Khonshu Trapped and Kidnapped
MARVEL: MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #1 opens with our hero missing. What can you tell us about who kidnapped him? What do they want from Moon Knight?
JED MACKAY: Moon Knight’s conflicts have, up until this point, been personal affairs—Moon Knight…
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RiverRun International Film Festival names new executive director
The RiverRun International Film Festival has named writer and producer Michael Morin as its new executive director. He succeeds Rob Davis, who retired at the end of 2024 after eight years in the role.
Morin…
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Joanna Trollope, Popular British Author, Dies at 82 – The New York Times
- Joanna Trollope, Popular British Author, Dies at 82 The New York Times
- Author Joanna Trollope dies aged 82 BBC
- Joanne Trollope was the quintessential novelist of the ‘disregarded’ middle classes Daily Express
- How the ‘Queen of the Aga Saga’…
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Five Great Reads: Return to the West Bank, a climbing rock star, and the hidden life of Matthew Perry |
Dear readers, it’s that special time of year when I realise everyone has been listening to different music to me. So once you’ve digested 2025’s penultimate selection of great reads, you’re welcome to join me in playing catch-up.
1. The…
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King Charles III speaks about his cancer treatment, recovery on TV show promoting early screening
Britain’s King Charles speaks about his cancer recovery during a pre-recorded message filmed in The Morning Room at Clarence House, London, Britain, in this handout image released December 12, 2025.
Tommy Forbes | Bango Studios | PA Wire | Handout…
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Block the Warner Bros. sale, break up ‘Big Streaming’ – and give us lower prices
By Alex Jacquez
Either Netflix or Paramount buying Warner Bros. Discovery would be an unhappy ending for streaming customers
Consumers deserve fair prices and more choice, as well as not needing multiple apps just to watch…
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