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You can't be a WAG without a Birkin! Luxury handbag is a must-have - but some big spenders have made their £13,000 arm candy look tacky

You can't be a WAG without a Birkin! Luxury handbag is a must-have - but some big spenders have made their £13,000 arm candy look tackyVictoria Beckham famously debuted the Birkin bag in the early 2000s  READ MORE:  Meet the new WAGs of the Premier League - including an Irish dancer-turned-model, a childhood sweetheart and a London-born influencerBy RUTH STAINER, REPORTER Updated: 12:23, 4 May 2026 e-mail 11 View comments

पर्दे पर 'मसीहा' बनकर तमिलनाडु के 'किंग' बने विजय, MGR की तरह CM पद पर करेंगे राज?

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राहुल गांधी संग कंगना की शादी, अफवाह फैलाने वालों पर भड़कीं- शर्म आनी चाहिए

Kareena Kapoor seen in Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai? Climax scene sparks buzz

Kareena Kapoor seen in Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai Climax scene sparks buzz

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire contestant becomes the second-biggest loser in show history and misses out on £186,000 after Phone A Friend disaster with her dad

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk Not sure what to watch tonight? Discover our brand new TV GUIDE now!By CONOR O'BRIEN, TV REPORTER Published: 09:55, 4 May 2026 | Updated: 12:03, 4 May 2026 e-mail 150 View comments

At the 2026 Met Gala, 'Fashion is Art.' Here's what to expect

On the first Monday of every May, the rich, famous and well-dressed gather in New York City for the Met Gala fundraiser. Ivy Buck offers a lookahead - covering this year's theme, where to watch, who's coming, and more.(Image credit: Savion Washington/Getty Images)

‘Star Wars’ Day: Fans Streamed Franchise for 33 Billion Minutes in 2025

The Force is strong with this one. In honor of “Star Wars” Day, Nielsen has shared some insights into people’s viewing habits around the beloved franchise, which show that it remains incredibly popular nearly 50 years after it began. Per Nielsen data, U.S. viewers viewed 33 billion minutes (equivalent to 550 million hours) of “Star […]

No Bezos link: The Devil Wears Prada 2 writer clears air on billionaire subplot

No Bezos link The Devil Wears Prada writer clears air on billionaire subplot

Paddington bear statue has been stolen again - just days after it was reinstalled following vandalism

Paddington bear statue has been stolen again - just days after it was reinstalled following vandalismGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By SOPHIA STANFORD, NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:55, 4 May 2026 | Updated: 11:55, 4 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Martha Stewart reveals how she was 'totally charmed' by King Charles's 'hot equerry' after meeting 'dashing' royal aide at NYC gala

Martha Stewart reveals how she was 'totally charmed' by King Charles's 'hot equerry' after meeting 'dashing' royal aide at NYC galaSign up for our Palace Confidential newsletter, direct from our royal experts - and we'll also send you an exclusive article on what the Queen really thought of Meghan. Get it HEREREAD MORE: Queen Camilla's son Tom Parker-Bowles reflects on his parents 'getting older' and praises his 'great' motherBy RUTH STAINER, REPORTER Published: 09:59, 4 May 2026 | Updated: 11:4...

Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association Hails New Oscar Rules in International Feature Category as ‘Major Victory’

The Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association (IIFMA) is hailing new rules announced on Friday by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences pertaining to the international feature category as a “major victory.” Going forward the Oscars are allowing submissions from individual directors, not just entries designated by selection committees in different countries. The new rules […]

LHC conditionally suspends verdict ordering Meesha Shafi to pay Rs5m in damages to Ali Zafar

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday conditionally suspended a trial court’s verdict ordering singer Meesha Shafi to pay Rs5 million in damages to fellow singer-cum-actor Ali Zafar in a defamation case, while maintaining restrictions on her from repeating her harassment allegations against him. A two-member bench headed by Justice Ahmad Nadeem Arshad heard Shafi’s appeal against the sessions court verdict passed on March 31. Justice Malik Waqar Haider Awan was the other member of the be...

What Vijay got right in Tamil Nadu that Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan couldn't

What Vijay got right in Tamil Nadu that Rajinikanth Kamal Haasan couldnt

Philadelphia plans 'surprise and delight element' at FIFA World Cup Fan Festival

World CupPhiladelphia plans 'surprise and delight element' at FIFA World Cup Fan FestivalThe city expects thousands of visitors ahead of six games this summer. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00FIFA World Cup 26 Philadelphia signage on the exterior of the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia in 2025.Erica Denhoff / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 4, 2026, 6:20 AM EDTBy Doha MadaniThe team behind Philadelphia’s World Cup host committee...

Is Kangana ready to marry Rahul Gandhi if he joins BJP? Read what she said

Is Kangana ready to marry Rahul Gandhi if he joins BJP Read what she said

Emmerdale to mark Deaf Awareness Week with sign language videos

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Alex Ligertwood dead: Former Santana singer dies days after last concert

Alexander 'Alex' Ligertwood, the former lead vocalist of Santana, has died at the age of 79, his wife has announced. The Scottish singer passed away peacefully in his sleep just two weeks after his last show

Thalapathy’s vision: What Vijay’s films tell us about his ideology

Thalapathy’s vision: What Vijay’s films tell us about his ideology From chocolate boy to zealous reformist, here’s how Vijay’s roles transformed and charted his political aspirations Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay scripted a blockbuster electoral debut on Monday. His Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was set to form the government in Tamil Nadu, with the superstar in pole position to occupy the CM’s chair. Here’s a look at his cinematic journey. Vijay’s cinematic journey suggests that this pol...

Michael Sheen already resembles a Traitor as he arrives in Inverness with his hood up to film the star-studded Celebrity series

Michael Sheen already resembles a Traitor as he arrives in Inverness with his hood up to film the star-studded Celebrity seriesHave YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.ukNot sure what to watch tonight? Discover our TV GUIDE now! The Celebrity Traitors line-up is stellar - but who does showbiz insider Katie Hind back to win? Find out exclusively in our FREE Spotlight newsletter. Sign up HERE By EMMA GUINNESS and GERAINT LLEWELLYN, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER Published: 10:01, 4 May 2026 | Updated:...

Hollywood filmmaker is embroiled in bitter court battle over family's crumbling 'Downton Shabby' estate

Hopwood DePree, 56, has become embroiled in a legal battle with a council over his ancestral family home, after finding himself locked out of the building despite putting in years of hard labour to restore it.