98 m. ago Michael Jackson is moonwalking back, but after the Springsteen flop is the pop biopic still relevant?

Jackson’s songs are back on charts and biopic trailer racked up 116m views in 24 hours, yet there is a certain hesitation Michael Jackson’s voodoo classic Thriller was high on Billboard’s Hot 100 in the week of 15 November, handing the 16-years-gone King of Pop a record for having a Top 10 hit across six different decades. Simultaneously, Jackson also broke records for receiving 116m views in 24 hours for the trailer of a new biopic, Michael, set for release in April.Millions of fans may be excited and primed for a Jackson biopic. For comparison, the trailer beat out Taylor Swift’s Eras tour preview and it will join a procession of recent music biopics about Bruce Springsteen, Amy Winehouse, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley and Elton John. The most successful of all – the Freddie Mercury and Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody – took in nearly a billion dollars at the box office. Continue reading...

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98 m. ago The surprising secret of success at Edinburgh school named the UK's best prep

Cargilfield School in Edinburgh has been named the best in the UK - despite Scots being less understanding of what prep school is for

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98 m. ago My friend only ever wants to talk about herself. Should I cut her off? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

A face-to-face conversation telling her how her behaviour affects you would give you peace, even if she ignores youI have been friends with a woman for more than 20 years, who has overcome many challenges, which I admire. However, she’s constantly blindsided by people. Her husband left her, and it was a huge shock. A lot of her friends disappeared at that point as they were only interested in her husband. This surprised her. She made more effort to be my friend, and must have realised more clearly what friendship was.Over the years since, quite a few of her friends have disappeared and she isn’t sure why. Her last employer turned on her, even though she was an excellent employee, and she left without knowing what had changed. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The schoolboy flying the flag for Wales in the ultimate game of strategy

The game came to the fore during lockdowns and thanks to the Netflix success The Queen’s Gambit starring Anya Taylor-Joy

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2 h. ago The surprising Bromley neighbourhood named the most ‘undesirable’ place to live

The surprising Bromley neighbourhood named the most ‘undesirable’ place to live  News Shopper

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3 h. ago 'My spots were so bad they hurt but my nan sent me a parcel and my life changed'

Nic Taylor, founder of award-winning skincare brand 47 Skin, had suffered with spots for years before a parcel from his grandma changed everything

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3 h. ago Marjorie Taylor Greene unveils new AFAO slogan to replace MAGA as Trump feud escalates

Trump withdrew his endorsement and blasted her as a 'ranting lunatic,' prompting Greene to accuse him of endangering her by triggering threats and trying to intimidate Republicans.

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4 h. ago From ‘future star’ to ‘traitor’: How Trump’s MAGA warrior Marjorie Taylor Greene lost the president

After months of tension on everything from Epstein to inflation, Trump breaks up with his former die-hard ally

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5 h. ago Trump news at a glance: Marjorie Taylor Greene raises fears for her safety as row with Donald Trump escalates

President’s one-time ally says she has been contacted by private security firms after denunciation by president. Key US politics stories from Saturday 15 November at a glanceMarjorie Taylor Greene, a longtime Republican ally who previously fiercely defended Donald Trump and his Maga movement, said on Saturday she had been contacted by private security firms “with warnings for my safety” after Trump announced on Friday he was withdrawing his support for and endorsement of the Georgia representative.In a post on X, Greene said that “a hot bed of threats against me are being fueled and egged on by the most powerful man in the world”, without referring to Trump by name, adding it was “the man I supported and helped get elected”. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago 'The Holiday' and 'Bridget Jones' were filmed in one charming English village

You can visit the same pub where Cameron Diaz's character in The Holiday has her first real date with Graham, played by Jude Law

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6 h. ago The experts' guide to perfect white teeth: The right kind of coffee. The best toothpastes. The bathtime habit you must stop. And the food that really will make them sparkle

It can boost your self-confidence, so it's hardly surprising that millions of us fork out huge amounts of money every year in pursuit of perfect pearly-whites.

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6 h. ago Jennifer Aniston enjoys date night with hypnotist boyfriend Jim Curtis as it emerges why she feels 'safe' with him

The Friends icon - who was previously married to Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux - set off romance rumors with Curtis when they were glimpsed on vacation in Mallorca, Spain in July.

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8 h. ago When is Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner at ATP Finals? Start time and how to watch Tour decider

Alcaraz and Sinner meet in the ATP Finals for the first time and look to complete dominant seasons in style after each winning two grand slam titles

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8 h. ago Scotland cannot afford to waste surprise World Cup second chance after bonkers night

After a night of incredible drama, Scotland are one win away from holy grail

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9 h. ago Scotland lose in Greece but Denmark stumble takes World Cup qualification to decider

The most extraordinary upshot of an extraordinary evening was that Scotland’s dream of qualifying automatically for the World Cup remains alive. Steve Clarke has Belarus to thank for that, their surprise claiming of a draw in Denmark leaving Scotland in precisely the position they had sought before this clash with Greece. If Scotland beat Denmark in Glasgow on Tuesday, they will top this section.The dust might just have settled on this fixture by then. Scotland trailed by three at one point before hauling themselves back into proceedings against a Greek team who finished with 10 men. Greece’s win by the odd goal in five was a merited one but, after a silent wait for full time in Denmark to arrive, the Tartan Army celebrated. Clarke and his Scotland players did not seem to know how to act, which was totally understandable. For all the shortcomings laid bare here, the spirit summoned was quite striking. Clarke’s task in the coming days is to combine that with far more assuredness, esp...

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9 h. ago Boxing kingpin Turki Alalshikh reveals where and when Anthony Joshua will return

Speculation had ramped up this week that Joshua could fight Jake Paul in December.

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10 h. ago Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn II: middleweight boxing rematch – live updates

Fathers’ feud echoes as sons meet for final chapterRehydration clause looms over high-stakes rematchReach out to Bryan via Bluesky or emailTorrential rain lashed across north London yesterday and the mood tonight at the Tottenham Hotspur would have been very different if we had to face more of the same. But it’s crisp and, so far, mercifully dry. The stadium is about 90% full but a large number of tickets were easily available, and at a marked-down price, earlier today. Thousands of freebies were also dished out this week – which indicates that demand for Benn-Eubank Jr II needed a little boost.Benn and Eubank Jr should make their ringwalks around 10pm. The undercard is rattling along. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Todd Snider dead aged 59 after music star violently assaulted

The American singer-songwriter was forced to cancel tour dates having sustained serious injuries.

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10 h. ago Sacha Baron Cohen, 54, 'cosies up' to influencer, 26, during night out after ex

Sacha Baron Cohen has been pictured 'on a date' with influencer Kelsey Calemine, who bears a striking resemblance to Kylie Jenner.

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11 h. ago Greece v Scotland live: Bakasetas fires hosts ahead as Scots chase first World Cup in 28 years

Can Scotland keep pace with Denmark in the hunt for automatic World Cup qualification?

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