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Bad, Bad, Bad, Bad Roommate
The wildfires that would come to engulf Los Angeles had just begun to burn when Frankee Grove finally admitted to herself that she needed a roommate. It was January 2025, and Grove, then 42, had recently broken up with her boyfriend of six years. They had lived together in a two-bedroom Spanish bungalow on a quaint street in Venice. For Grove, this rental — with its vegetable garden and hardwood floors, arched doorways, and terra-cotta roof — had come to feel like a home. But she coul...
IU and Byeon Woo-Seok apologise profusely amid Perfect Crown backlash: 'I didn't think deeply enough'
The cast and creators of Perfect Crown have issued public apologies following backlash over the drama’s portrayal of its fictional royal setting.Set in an alternate universe where South Korea exists as a constitutional monarchy, Perfect Crown follows the marriage between Seong Hui Ju (IU), a chaebol heiress bound by status but not privilege, and Grand Prince Ian (Byeon Woo Seok), a royal son born into power yet deprived of influence.Controversy erupted after Episode 11, which aired on May 15, dr...
James Corden reveals the surprising BBC Gavin & Stacey episode he regrets: 'Awful!'
James Corden has branded one episode of his beloved sitcom Gavin & Stacey "awful" despite it featuring one of the programme's most memorable moments. Speaking at the BBC Comedy Festival on Sunday, the actor and writer expressed his dissatisfaction with the show's second episode, which ends with the titular couple becoming engaged.Mr Corden, who co-created the hit series with Ruth Jones, described the instalment as "very, very, very bad".The episode follows Mathew Horne's Gavin as he travels to W...
Audemars Piguet x Swatch 'Royal Pop' release sparks mob scenes, pepper spray and arrests at malls
In the world of watch collecting, there's a term for three of the most legendary, historic, accomplished and well-respected brands and manufacturers: The Holy Trinity.The Holy Trinity, otherwise known as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet, and Audemars Piguet, are world-renowned for their heritage, quality, and craftsmanship. And while there are many other high-end companies making exceptionally beautiful watches like A. Lange & Söhne or Breguet, big new releases coming from...
Dr Hook co-frontman Dennis Locorriere dies aged 76
Singer took lead vocal on UK No 1 When You’re in Love With a Beautiful Woman, and had numerous other transatlantic hitsDennis Locorriere, the guitarist and singer with the chart-topping soft rock band Dr Hook, has died aged 76.A statement from his management company said he died on Saturday “after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease … Dennis faced his illness with remarkable strength, dignity, and resilience throughout, and remained deeply cherished by all who knew him”. Continue re...
Pop star Shakira acquitted in Spanish tax fraud case
A Spanish court acquitted Shakira in a tax fraud case, ordering the government to return more than 55 million euros ($64 million) in wrongly imposed fines and interest, a court document seen Monday by The Associated Press said
One of Britain's most skilled crafts under threat as new health and safety rules to force out older artists
Stained glass painters are raising concerns over proposed Health and Safety Executive regulations that they claim will devastate a craft dating back 1,300 years in Britain.The HSE has put forward plans to significantly reduce the permissible blood lead levels for workers, a move that artists warn will force older craftspeople and women out of the profession entirely.Under the proposed regulations, the maximum permitted blood lead concentration for general employees would fall from 60 micrograms...
New York Magazine columnist accused of plagiarism by fellow reporters, triggers internal review
New York Magazine columnist Ross Barkan has been accused of plagiarism, launching an internal investigation into his past work.The accusation began on Thursday after Washington Post reporter Drew Harwell accused Barkan of lifting material from his May 9 piece on The Daily Wire co-founder Ben Shapiro for a similar piece on Shapiro's business. After Harwell highlighted the similarities between the two articles, New York Magazine updated its piece with an editor's note offering credit to the Washin...
Mouni Roy’s husband Suraj Nambiar shuts down alimony, infidelity rumours after separation: 'No third party…'
Online chatter around Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar’s separation has refused to settle since their joint statement last week, and now Suraj has stepped in again, this time publicly challenging the wave of unverified claims being circulated about their split.Days after the couple confirmed they had parted ways after four years of marriage, social media speculation escalated, with reports making allegations ranging from alimony demands to third-party involvement. Addressing the noise directly, Suraj...
New BBC boss warns that 'tough choices are unavoidable'
New BBC boss warns that 'tough choices are unavoidable'Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul GlynnCulture reporterReutersNew BBC director general Matt Brittin has told staff the BBC "has never been more needed" but that "tough choices are unavoidable as we make savings".On his first day in the job, the former Google Europe boss said the BBC was the "most trusted news provider, the cornerstone of our creative economy, and a force that brings people together".But he added that the broadc...
Cinema Akil is hosting a three-night celebration of Emirati cinema starting tomorrow
Dubai: For three nights this week, Cinema Akil at Alserkal Avenue becomes a space for something quietly powerful: Emirati filmmakers telling Emirati stories, on their own terms.Running from 19 to 21 May, Emirati Cinema Nights brings together a programme of ten films that span grief, identity, community, memory and the textures of everyday life in the UAE. The lineup is a reminder that local cinema here is not emerging, it has already arrived. View this post on Instagram A post...
Moment Swatch worker confronts angry crowd desperate new £335 watch and tells them to go home as 'I have no more to sell' - as brawls, stampedes and chaotic scenes unfold at stores of luxury Swiss brand
Were you there? Email lettice.bromovsky@dailymail.co.uk By LETTICE BROMOVSKY, NEWS REPORTER and FREYA BARNES, NEWS REPORTER Published: 09:57, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 09:57, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
'Dhurandhar 2' collection day 61: Ranveer Singh film eyes Rs 88 crore to beat 'Pushpa 2'
Aditya Dhar’s 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' continues its historic, record-shattering theatrical run, reaching a domestic net of Rs 1,146.03 crore by Day 61. Already ruling the roost as the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time, the Ranveer Singh starrer is now targeting the Rs 1,150 crore milestone while aggressively chasing Pushpa 2’s domestic record of Rs 1,234.10 crore. Boasting a massive worldwide gross of Rs 1,798.24 crore, the high-stakes espionage thriller maintains steady theatrical mom...
‘Instagram is for girls’: Elon Musk’s remark shocks social media users
Elon Musk has once again become the centre of a heated online debate after his recent remark about Instagram triggered widespread criticism. The billionaire, known for his often provocative posts on X, commented that many users felt reinforced gender stereotypes.
Aaron Rai facing tax penalty after scooping huge prize money with PGA Championship triumph
Aaron Rai is set to surrender a substantial portion of his PGA Championship windfall to the tax authorities after securing the biggest victory of his career at Aronimink.The 31-year-old from Wolverhampton etched his name into golfing history on Sunday by becoming the first Englishman in 107 years to lift the Wanamaker Trophy.Rai closed with a magnificent five-under-par 65 to finish on nine under, three shots clear of Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley.His triumph earned him the winner's cheque of $3.69mi...
Ashok Saraf attends Cannes festival for first time at 78, holds wife's hand on red carpet
Veteran Marathi actors Ashok Saraf and Nivedita Saraf, along with Prajakta Mali, Ankita Prabhu-Walawalkar, and Kedar Joshi, attended Cannes 2026. At 78, Ashok made his Cannes debut, walking the red carpet in a bandhgala while Nivedita stunned in a Paithani saree. Their appearance won hearts and went viral online.
Perfect Crown’s IU And Byeon Woo Seok Apologizes For Series’ Historical Inaccuracies
BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentPerfect Crown’s IU And Byeon Woo Seok Apologizes For Series’ Historical InaccuraciesByLaura Sirikul,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 04:02am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 6: Byeon Woo-seok and IU attend the...
Dubai’s PFL MENA weekend gets star power boost with Mohamed Ramadan and Bader Al Shuaibi: Date, tickets
Dubai’s long Eid Al Adha break is getting an unusually loud start this year, with cage fights, live concerts, and two major Arab music stars sharing the same stage at Coca-Cola Arena.As part of PFL MENA’s Pride of Arabia weekend, fight night ticketholders are also getting access to live performances by Egyptian superstar Mohamed Ramadan and Saudi singer Bader Al Shuaibi ahead of the big MMA showdown in Dubai.The concerts take place during the ceremonial weigh-ins and press conference on May 23,...
Revealed: What triggered a Qantas passenger's wild midair rampage - and forced the flight to divert to Tahiti to DUMP him
Qantas flight diverts to Tahiti mid-trip Passenger banned after expletive-laden outburst Lowered seatback sparked the whole confrontationDo you know more? Email karleigh.smith@dailymail.com.au By KARLEIGH SMITH, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 08:29, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 08:31, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Aussie music icon John Williamson's cheeky takedown of Pauline Hanson goes viral: 'Even your fish 'n' chip shop was brought here by the Greeks'
Aussie music icon John Williamson's cheeky takedown of Pauline Hanson goes viral: 'Even your fish 'n' chip shop was brought here by the Greeks'Williamson pens open letter to Hanson 'True Blue' not yours to hijack, says musicianSinger backs new unifying Australian flag READ MORE: Hanson targets Labor heartland seats after new poll results By KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 07:50, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 07:53, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments