64 h. ago Nicole Kidman had to pause filming erotic drama after copious sex scenes left her 'never wanting to be touched again'

The actress, 58, made headlines last year with her starring turn in the raunchy drama, but confessed to 'hating' having to film so many sex scenes and struggling to cope.

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3 d. ago The Kitchen Brigade review – heartfelt French cooking comedy shows migrants the ropes

A bunch of young immigrants are taught the the power of kitchen discipline by a white-saviour chef – but it’s a bit past its sell-by dateSticky, super sweet and messy as the remains of a smashed bottle of Cointreau, this comedy drama came out in its native France in 2022 and is only now making its way to the UK. But even those few years on the shelf have left it feeling uncomfortably out of touch with the urgency of the times when it comes to the way it handles the plight of young immigrants who facing increasing levels of hostility both in France itself and across the world with the rise of far-right activists.In Kitchen Brigade’s universe, almost all a bunch of undocumented teenagers need to help them get leave to remain is a white-saviour lady; in this case it is chef Cathy (Audrey Lamy), who comes to work at a refugee centre after she abruptly quits her job at a prominent high-end restaurant. In care herself as a child, Cathy doesn’t like authority much it seems (unless she’s th...

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4 d. ago Atlético crush Real Madrid to leave Simeone in tears and Alonso hurting | Sid Lowe

Emotions abound at the Metropolitano as Atleti’s five goals left the coach crying on the touchline and his team revitalisedIn the final few minutes before the derby day that was destined to be the best they ever had, Diego Simeone gathered his players and asked if they were OK. The pressure was intense, their need desperate, but of all the things that are truly important in your lives, he wanted to know, is there anything that’s not right? Does anyone have any problems?“All of them said ‘no’,” Atlético Madrid’s manager admitted later, when the Metropolitano had finally fallen silent, the singing drifting in from down Avenida de Luis Aragonés instead. “So I said: ‘then play, have fun. You’re good. Enjoy yourselves. A footballer’s life passes quickly, make the most of it; these games don’t come back.’” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Thomas Frank's furious outburst explained as Tottenham boss losses cool at referee

Tottenham battled back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Brighton but Thomas Frank was left fuming on the touchline as he raged at a controversial referee decision

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2 w. ago Bills remain perfect after holding off spirited fight from Dolphins

Miami Dolphins 21-31 Buffalo BillsContest is close until late Tua Tagovailoa interceptionBills have beaten Dolphins in 14 of past 15 meetingsDolphins remain winless this season, Bills are 3-0Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and Terrel Bernard intercepted Tua Tagovailoa with three minutes left to secure the Buffalo Bills’ 31-21 win over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night. James Cook had 108 yards rushing and a two-yard TD as the Bills (3-0) continued their dominance of Miami. Buffalo have won seven straight and 14 of the past 15, including playoffs, against their AFC East rival. Miscues and a lack of discipline continued to hurt the Dolphins (0-3). Their worst start since 2019 will lead to more questions about coach Mike McDaniels’ job security.The Dolphins, who reached the playoffs in each of McDaniel’s first two seasons, dropped to 8-13 since a wildcard loss to Kansas City in 2023. Allen finished 22 of 28 for 213 yards and improved his record to 14-2 over Miami, with 43 TD...

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2 w. ago Melania Trump hides Donald's bruised hand as pair land in UK for state visit

Donald Trump and his wife Melania were seen walking hand in hand as they left Air Force One shortly after touching down in the UK this evening for a second state visit

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3 w. ago Afghan women left under earthquake rubble by rescuers because of 'no touch' Taliban rule

Just over a week after a deadly earthquake in Afghanistan, hundreds of women remain trapped under the rubble as rescuers 'refuse to touch them' due to the Taliban's rule

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