8 h. ago Sharon Stone, 67, proves she still has a naughty side as she stands between a hunk's legs... 3 decades after Basic Instinct

The 67-year-old actress was in all black as she looked down at a man who was reclined with his legs open around her for a Mugler ad. It was highly suggestive.

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44 h. ago Trial comes after long campaign for justice for Bloody Sunday victims

The last five decades have witnessed many legal twists and turns.

Events

4 d. ago 'Tragic fatal event led to me losing more than half my body weight'

Sharon Pitkethly, 54, weighed almost 27 stone and found herself trapped in a 'vicious cycle' of depression, anxiety and overeating - until two tragedies drove her to transform her lifestyle

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4 d. ago 'Family tragedy and house fire led me to lose more than half my body weight'

Mum Sharon Pitkethly, 54, weighed almost 27 stone at her heaviest

Society

1 week ago Giorgio Armani's best Hollywood dresses, from Angelina Jolie's gold gown to Gwyneth's see

The artist created some of the best dresses for Hollywood stars. Cate Blanchett , Sharon Stone , Juliette Binoche, Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie are just some of the thousands of names.

Culture

1 week ago ABBA beats Queen in poll of 70 greatest things about the 1970s

A new survey reveals that two thirds of adults consider the 1970s one of the most exciting decades, with music legends like Abba and Queen and iconic TV shows topping the list of its greatest highlights.

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1 week ago The legacy of a First World War hero, kept for decades in a tin box

Joseph O'Connor's medals have now gone on display at a care home's museum - to the delight of his family

Events

1 week ago Hollywood legend died penniless and alone after decades of drug addiction

Hollywood star Bela Lugosi achieved worldwide success as the first actor to portray Count Dracula on the big screen but his life was tragically devastated by drug addiction and financial issues.

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2 w. ago Add to playlist: jazz harp progressives Flur and the week’s best new tracks

Off-kilter London trio match lush arrangements with angular melodies and textural rhythm to take them on altogether fresh sonic adventuresFrom LondonRecommended if you like Nala Sinephro, Ambrose Akinmusire, Moritz von Oswald TrioUp next Debut album Plunge out 5 SeptemberThe harp is having a resurgence in jazz. Instrumentalists such as Nala Sinephro, Alina Bzhezhinska, Marysia Osu and Brandee Younger have recently released records that reference the decades-old legacies of harp pioneers Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby while creating new fusions of ambient electronics, soul and free jazz. The latest entry into this burgeoning genre is London-based trio Flur. Comprised of harpist Miriam Adefris, saxophonist Isaac Robertson and drummer Dillon Harrison, the group produce a distinctly off-kilter take on the harp combo, harnessing the lushness of its sound as a counterpoint to angular melodies and textural rhythm. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Alan Shearer’s problem with Alexander Isak and why it goes beyond Newcastle loyalties

Three decades on from his own record transfer, Newcastle legend Shearer speaks to Will Castle about the messy Isak situation and the double-edged sword that comes with his club’s success

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3 w. ago BBC presenter found love with third wife just months after becoming widower

Paul Merton has been a fixture in British comedy for decades, but behind the scenes, the BBC comedy legend faced his own battles before finally finding 'magic in the air'

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3 w. ago Sharon Stone exposes every curve as robe falls open in sizzling new snaps

Sharon Stone, who became a Hollywood star after her super saucy scene in Basic Instinct, has posed for a new photoshoot wearing nothing underneath a giant robe

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3 w. ago Sharon Stone says she’s not involved in Basic Instinct reboot: ‘I don’t know why you’d do it’

The original film’s 80-year-old writer Joe Eszterhas will take a $2m fee for a new script but Stone will play no role in the filmThe actor Sharon Stone has expressed scepticism about the Basic Instinct reboot currently being scripted by the original film’s writer Joe Eszterhas.Speaking on US TV’s Today programme, Stone made reference to the unsuccessful 2006 sequel, in which she reprised her role of murderous novelist Catherine Tramell. That film earned dreadful reviews, poor audience feedback and just $38m (£28m) at the global box office, compared to the original’s $353m (£261m). Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Sharon Stone reacts to planned Basic Instinct reboot: ‘Good f***ing luck’

Film’s original scriptwriter is reportedly part of team behind new ‘anti-woke’ reboot

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