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UK Business Minister Says He Has No Reason to Think PM Starmer Will Resign on Monday
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - British business minister Peter Kyle said on Sunday he has no reason to believe that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is planning to announce his resignation on Monday. Speaking to Sky News, Kyle said he had a "frank" conversation with Starmer on Friday. Britain's ...
3rd annual Louisville celebrity basketball game raises funds for mental health, suicide prevention
Peyton Siva, Nolan Smith, Ray Spalding, Pedro Bradshaw, Scott Davenport, Tony Williams and Grace Berger were among those playing, coaching and supporting 24 Reasons.
Richard Garriott Wants To Take Ultima Back From EA
The eccentric Lord British wants to retake the RPG series that made him a fortune without spending one
Dua Lipa shares new photos of second wedding with husband Callum Turner
One wedding is not enough for everyone's favorite celebrity travelers, Dua Lipa and Callum Turner.
Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland
Test your knowledge of entertainment with this quiz on celebrities, trends and headline-making moments. Featured this week: a music icon's glamorous appearance, a surprise soccer sighting, a bikini-cl...
Father and son row across Pacific Ocean for veteran mental health
British Royal Marine veteran Tim Crockett and his son, Harrison, join 'Fox News @ Night' with Storybones Media CEO Heidi Collins to discuss their efforts to bring awareness to veteran suicide with the film 'Tame the Kraken.'
Burnham's Britain: six days in the place that just changed our politics
Andy Burnham is closing in on Downing Street after a big win in the Makerfield byelection. John Harris and John Domokos take a deep dive into a place where people's lives back up Burnham's insistence that we're living in an economy and society that need radical change – but they also find an infectious spirit of optimism
A growing number of foreign leaders have had it with Trump
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni could have denied Trump’s claim that she begged him to take a photo together, and left it at that.
Prince William as a father: dad-dancing and other relatable moments
Prince William, heir to the British throne, lives a privileged life that is alien to most. But when it comes to parenting, the king-in-waiting is rather relatable.
Binface, foxes and raving loonies: the UK’s proud history of costumed candidates
British love of silliness comes to the fore when politicians stand shoulder to shoulder with satirical rivals
Starmer’s future hangs in balance after Burnham’s Makerfield election win
Ashton-in-Makerfield, a town few knew of until recently, has potentially chosen the UK's next prime minister.
Britain Politics
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, right, gestures as he speaks with local residents as he visits a housing development in north London, Friday, June 19, 2026. (Peter Macdiarmid/Pool Photo via
Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain
Labour's Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.
Great Canadian Entertainment Completes Sale Of River Rock Casino Resort
Great Canadian Entertainment announced that it has completed the sale of River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, British Columbia.
Obama opens center with celebrities, rebuke of Trumpian politics
The current president – who wasn’t invited – was a notable omission from the ceremony, which featured former presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Joe Biden.
Obama Opens Center With Celebrities, Rebuke of Trumpian Politics
Former president calls for civility, inclusivity as he unveils $850 million campus
Video: A Small Election Could Change British Politics
Voters in the northern English district of Makerfield cast ballots on Thursday to choose their representative in Parliament, the outcome of which could lead to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ouster.
Trump-endorsed pastor suspends Oklahoma House campaign after texting scandal
Megachurch pastor Jackson Lahmeyer ended his bid after advancing in a runoff. A British tabloid alleged he had an inappropriate relationship with a former staffer.
Ken Ziffren on 50 Years of UCLA Entertainment Law Symposiums
Ken Ziffren, an elder statesman of entertainment law and Ziffren Brittenham partner, reflects on 50 years of dealmaking as UCLA.
Is Abridge’s ‘patient centered’ claim a bridge too far?
In this edition of AI Prognosis, Brittany Trang takes a close look at ambient scribe developer Abridge's claim about being patient-centered.
Ian Balint, Noah Tylutki Sweep MIAA Sports Information Awards
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Ian Balint and Noah Tylutki have each received sports information awards from the MIAA for the 2025-26 school year.
Jeremy Clarkson reveals ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer diagnosis during ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ episode
The British television presenter said the disease had been found early.
Britain’s Finance Chief Confronts the Political Challenges of Fiscal Stability
Rachel Reeves came into office promising to adhere to strict rules on spending and borrowing. Two years later, a special election could determine if she will continue in her role.
Roy Hattersley, Frontline Warrior of British Politics, Dies at 93
A Labour Party deputy who spent years in opposition, he criticized Conservatives and members of his own party, and was at the heart of major political moments.
Politics Still Trumps Economics in Determining Britain’s Future
The UK economy remains at the mercy of events both in Downing Street and further afield
Why knowing who studies social science and humanities matters
In an increasingly financially constrained higher education system social science and humanities disciplines find themselves under increasing pressure. Discussing the British Academy’s new Who studies SHAPE dashboard, Almendra Guzman Rivas shows how better understanding student demographics and regional variation in provision intersect is key to framing debates about the future of social science and humanities.
CEOs and celebs who attended White House UFC fight: Zuckerberg, Ellison
The White House just hosted a UFC fight on its South Lawn. A handful of CEOs and celebrities were in attendance.
Left-wing distraction of Trump's UFC event falls flat as bitter celebrities mocked online
Celebrities including Bette Midler and Robert De Niro faced widespread online mockery for their anti-Trump concert meant to counter-program his UFC event.
Dr. Picklestein’s wild ride: living a dual life of chemistry professor and K-12 science celebrity
Eggs, rubber chickens, liquid nitrogen, boiling water, canning wax, plastic bottles and a very old...
She Turned Celebrity Gossip Into a $22 Billion Company — Here's How Kalshi's Co-Founder Did It
At 29, Luana Lopes Lara is the youngest self-made female billionaire in the world. Her road to riches started with celebrity gossip.
Can Iraola release the real Wirtz?
Florian Wirtz arrived at Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen last summer amid great fanfare in a then-British record £116m deal - but remained an enigma as he fell far short of expectations. Liverpool still have huge hopes for a gifted attacking player who has only just turned 23, which means one of Andoni Iraola's main tasks is to find a settled position for the German to release the talent he demonstrated before moving to Anfield. This is why Iraola will have been intrigued by what he saw from Wirtz in Germany's 7-1 win against Curacao in their opening World Cup game.
UK in Effort to Improve Construction Workers’ Mental Health Amid Out-of-Work Crisis
The UK’s business department is spearheading a new effort to improve mental health in the construction industry, as the government tries to tackle a labor market crisis that’s been worsened by Britain’s high numbers of people out of work due to mental illness.
UK hypermobility sufferers wait up to 21 years for diagnosis, study suggests
Awareness of disorders such as hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is low among British healthcare professionals
Sydney Sweeney, Prince Harry, Timothée Chalamet and other celebrity fans were courtside as the Knicks clinched their first NBA title since 1973
Taylor Swift, the Haim sisters, Adam Sandler, Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Spike Lee and Larry David were among those in attendance at Game 4.
Emma Raducanu loses Queen's final to Donna Vekic despite battling display by British No 1
Emma Raducanu was beaten by Donna Vekic in the womens singles final of Queens despite a battling display by the British No 1.
Can This Man Govern Britain? (Can Anyone?)
Andy Burnham is using an American playbook to become prime minister. It could be the center-left's last chance.
UK forces board sanctioned Russian oil tanker in English Channel for the first time, says Keir Starmer
Prime minister says British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the early hours of Sunday morning
Peptide Fad Gripping America Reflects Outsize Role Of Influencers In Healthcare
Millions of Americans are currently injecting unapproved chemicals like peptides promoted by hodgepodge of wellness influencers and celebrity podcasters.
Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland
Test your knowledge of entertainment with this quiz on celebrities, trends and headline-making moments. Featured this week: a country music comeback, a surprising celebrity romance, standout red carpe...
Why Brexit Still Haunts British Politics
A decade on from the referendum that led to Britain's exit from the European Union, the issue continues to divide and drive debate in Westminster.
Alkaline water health claims under scrutiny as experts reveal key facts
Numerous celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston, have touted alkaline water in brand campaigns, but is there a real benefit? Experts report that the science is uncertain.
Stunning Moon sculpture unveiled at Royal Observatory Greenwich
'Mirror Moon' has been created by the British artist Luke Jerram
Netflix's New #2 Series Is a Crime Drama with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score
A new British true-crime drama is climbing Netflix’s Top 10 and earning strong reactions for its intense, emotional retelling of a devastating real-life case. Get all the details here.
UK health regulator approves Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill
Britain's medicines regulator approved Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill on Thursday, giving patients a new needle-free treatment option and bolstering the Danish drugmaker's first-to-market lead against U.S. rival Eli Lilly .
Shaquille O'Neal says he's taking GLP-1s. What it says about body image.
Shaquille O’Neal is the latest among a growing number of celebrities to disclose their usage of GLP-1 medications. What does it mean for body image?
Britain’s defence minister Healey quits over defence spending
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DAZN, DirecTV Latin America strike sports channel deal ahead of World Cup
Sports streaming platform DAZN, backed by British-American billionaire Len Blavatnik, said it had struck a deal to bring DirecTV Latin America's DSPORTS channels to its platform in five countries, expanding its soccer offering as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off.
I'd have vetoed foreign sale of UK tech giant, says Business Secretary
Peter Kyle's comments come as the government sets out how it would back British technology companies.
Musk Calls for UK Protests Days Before SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk should be busy preparing for the biggest stock market listing ever. But he’s still finding time to intervene in British politics.
Scientists discover a deep whale graveyard that is teeming with life
Scientists have unearthed communities of marine life — including jellyfish, tubeworms and brittle stars — thriving on a millions-year-old whale graveyard. A whale's sheer size and the unique chemistr...
There are no guardrails now on the right of UK politics: where Restore Britain goes, others will follow
In the UK – and across the west - incendiary language and white supremacist policies are entering the political mainstream, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
British politicians are racing to the hard-right
Amid riots in Belfast, Restore promises to put “murderous third-world savages to death”
The Londoner Pub expanding to Arlington, near entertainment district
A British family that has called North Texas home for more than 30 years is excited to share its history with international fans during the FIFA World Cup.
Britain Politics
Andy Burnham gives a thumbs up to supporters during a campaign visit to Ashton-in-Makerfield before the forthcoming by-election, in Manchester, England, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. CORRECTION: corrects family name to
Peter Kyle’s quest for UK’s first $1tn firm is honourable, but he is overselling state activism
Business secretary exaggerates role of the British Business Bank and the National Wealth Fund in nurturing firms
Election update: Republican Steve Hilton to face Becerra in November
The British former Fox News host has secured enough votes to advance to the November governor's race election
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show models say every body is a target online
As “skinny” returns to mainstream fashion and wellness culture, several celebrities have expressed fatigue with constant criticism.
Bleecker Street, Ld Entertainment acquire Anton Corbijn’s ‘A Talent For Murder’ with Helen Mirren
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Seattle slips in ranking of best U.S. cities for foreign investment, fueling concerns about business climate
The fourth annual list compiled by British newspaper Financial Times and stock market index Nikkei ranks Seattle 13th among 95 U.S. cities — a drop of 11 places from last year's second-place position.
Why does J.D. Vance have it in for Britain?
Vice president’s criticism of Henry Nowak murder is the latest act of ‘political opportunism’ against Britain
Jennifer Lopez reveals what she would've done in her canceled MTV VMAs performance with Madonna, Britney Spears
"We rehearsed and everything. I went to Madonna's house," Lopez said on "Watch What Happens Live," though she ultimately had to drop out.
J.Lo explains why she dropped out of Madonna, Britney Spears' VMAs performance
Jennifer Lopez confirmed she was asked to join Madonna and Britney Spears for 2003 MTV VMAs performance and revealed why she didn't end up doing it: 'We rehearsed and everything,' J.Lo recalled.
Britain Politics
The Leader of Britain's Conservative Party Kemi Badenoch speaks during a press conference in London, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Britain's New Political Stars Just Don’t Do Regret
According to her housekeeper’s testimony, the New York hotel magnate Leona Helmsley’s policy on tax in the 1980s was “only the little people pay.” The courts found the so-called “Queen of Mean” guilty of federal tax evasion and the authorities ordered her sentence to begin on April 15 — for filing purposes, US Tax Day.
What Happened on June 7: Hollywood Moments That Made Entertainment History
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Celebrities tee off in Rochester Hills to raise millions for children's health
Natalie Palamides Signs With Brillstein Entertainment Partners
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What It Takes To Be A Top Tier Entertainment Lawyer in 2026
Share I’ve recently run several popular posts breaking down data related to sought after legal jobs. General Counsel Big Law Appellate Attorney Here is another in this series. Two Lawyers, One Elite Market Entertainment law can sound like a single professional category. In practice, the lawyers who reach the top of the Hollywood market often look quite different from one another. Consider two attorneys from the 2025 top-entertainment-law universe. Lesley Freeman represents one route: the company-side entertainment lawyer. She is chief legal officer of AGBO, where she oversees company-wide business and legal affairs across film, television, video game and interactive experiences, and technological innovation, after senior legal roles at MGM, Amazon MGM Studios, HBO, and O’Melveny. Daniel Petrocelli represents another route: the outside-counsel trial lawyer. He is chair of O’Melveny’s trial practice and a vice chair of the firm, with a national litigation practice that includes entertainment, sports, and media disputes. Their careers differ by platform, role, practice area, and professional identity. One sits inside an entertainment company; the other practices from a major law firm. One is associated with corporate and governance work; the other with litigation. Yet both fall within the same publicly recognized top tier of Hollywood lawyers. That contrast points to the article’s central question. If there is no single mold for a top entertainment lawyer, are the paths simply idiosyncratic, or do they follow recurring patterns? The data suggest the latter. The attorneys recognized on The Hollywood Reporter and Variety’s 2025 top-attorney lists do not follow one career template, but their paths are not random. They cluster around several defined routes: entertainment-focused private practice, company-side or operator experience, corporate and finance conversion, litigation conversion, public-service-to-litigation pathways, and smaller specialized lanes in labor, employment, and celebrity family law. Across those routes, the recurring ingredients are platform strength, educational capital or Los Angeles market proximity, long career tenure, specialized practice identity, and entertainment-industry fluency. The article examines five dimensions of the top-attorney sample: route into entertainment law, firm or organizational platform, education pipeline, seniority, and practice specialization. Data and Methodology The dataset includes 103 attorneys drawn from The Hollywood Reporter and Variety’s 2025 lists of top entertainment or Hollywood attorneys. For each attorney, the dataset tracks current organization, law school, J.D. year where available, first-known bar admission year, practice area, prior roles, platform type, and route into entertainment law. The sample is best understood as a recognized-attorney dataset, not a census of all entertainment lawyers. It captures lawyers who reached public top-tier recognition in 2025, rather than every lawyer practicing in the entertainment sector. Multiple but Defined Routes Into Entertainment Law The first question is how these lawyers entered the entertainment-law market. Because every attorney in the dataset is entertainment-related by definition, the key distinction is not whether they practice entertainment law. It is how they got there. The largest group followed what might be called the entertainment private-practice route. These attorneys appear to have built their practices around entertainment, media, talent, music, rights, production, intellectual property, or adjacent industry work relatively early. That route accounts for 40 of the 103 attorneys in the sample, or 38.8%.
Texas Health Resources, JPS leaders appointed to Gov. Abbott's Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Christine Cox and Brittany Henson and reappointed Remedios “Remmy” Perez Morris to the Council on Cardiovascular Disease
NBA Finals 2026: Knicks auction off 2 celebrity row seats for over $1 million ahead of Game 3
Best British crime series old and new to watch
Here are 15 British crime dramas, new and old, to watch. The genre is varied, the casts inevitably fine and justice almost always prevails.
Why Britain and America Can't Stop Firing Their Leaders
In both countries, political revolts keep toppling leaders without solving the deeper crisis.
Pink wows 2026 Tony Awards crowd with a 'Lady Marmalade'-themed opener and surprise guests
Host Pink brought the stunts, celebrity appearances, and vocal range to her 79th annual Tony Awards opening number.
Pink wows the crowd at the 2026 Tony Awards with a 'Lady Marmalade'-themed opener
Pink hosted the 79th annual Tony Awards and stunned in a fun-filled opening number that featured stunts, celebrities, and her incredible vocal range.
All the Show-Stopping Red-Carpet Looks From the 2026 Tony Awards
Theatre’s biggest night is here! The 79th annual Tony Awards are officially underway, and all the stars are arriving to the red carpet. See all the celebrity looks here.
What Happened on June 7: Hollywood Moments That Made Entertainment History
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Fable: Meet the Incredible Cast - Including the Villain Played by Hayley Atwell
Fable’s XBOX Games Showcase trailer revealed that Hayley Atwell will play the game’s villain, Isabel – but there’s far more to this brilliantly British cast list. Find out more inside.
Confessions of political liveblogger: ‘I enjoy it professionally – but, as a citizen, you can think the country’s going to hell in a handcart’
Andrew Sparrow has been writing the Guardian’s daily political live blog for more 15 years. How does he cope with the relentless psychodrama of British politics?
D-FW datebook: CPI, home sales and a chat with a celebrity stylist
The week of June 8 features several key economic reports, including the release of the monthly Consumer Price Index.
How Howie Mandel turned a panic attack into a mental health movement and helped build a company now worth hundreds of millions
Howie Mandel did a campaign with NOCD, a telehealth app to help spread awareness of OCD. Out of that campaign, Billy Bob Thornton and "celebrity galore" reached out.
Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles spearheads wave of reality stars running for office
Celebrities like Spencer Pratt are making waves from California to New Jersey by running for office to chattering about it, raising questions about the power of fame in politics.
Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland
Test your knowledge of entertainment with this quiz on celebrities, trends and headline-making moments. Featured this week: a red-hot new romance, runway-worthy bikini moments, candid Hollywood reflec...
The Kennedys and British royal family were once romantically linked, new book reveals exactly how
A member from each of the Kennedys and the royal family were once romantically linked, Caroline Hallemann's new book reveals. The two dynasties have been connected for decades, dating back to the 1930s.
Leaked WhatsApps, embarrassing emails: it’s bad for British politics that privacy is now dead
The principle underlying the release of the Mandelson papers is that officials are always ‘on the record’ – but our leaders must be able to speak their minds freely, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland
Test your knowledge of entertainment with this quiz on celebrities, trends and headline-making moments. Featured this week: a red-hot new romance, runway-worthy bikini moments, candid Hollywood reflections and a smashed piano that stole the show.
Anthony Head, ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Buffy’ actor, dies at 72
Anthony Head, the suave, smooth-voiced British actor known for roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,’ has died, his family said Friday. He was 72.
Melinda French Gates is done waiting for health care to take menopause seriously
Celebrities like Halle Berry and Naomi Watts have jumped on menopause startups. Now Melinda French Gates is throwing her weight behind the category—with philanthropic dollars.
US Terrorist Label for Brazil Gangs Risks Higher Business Costs
By Luciana Magalhaes and Ricardo Brito SAO PAULO/Brasilia, June 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. designation of Brazil's biggest criminal groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) starting Friday is likely to increase the risks and costs of doing business in a country where gangs have had years to ...
A Brit, a billionaire and Spencer Pratt: California’s primary upsets
Jonathan Freedland speaks to the Guardian’s Sam Levin about the big takeaways from the single busiest primary day of the year so far
Invisible Geniuses, Visible Challenges: Science Communication in the Age of Attention
While social media has put celebrities and influencers at the centre of public attention, the scientists shaping society’s future often remain on the sidelines. This visibility gap not only affects how science is perceived but also shapes how we understand and respond to the most pressing challenges of our time, including climate change.
Starmer calls for Elon Musk to stop interfering in UK politics
Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said Elon Musk should stop interfering in British politics, after the billionaire X owner posted on his platform about a murder that has triggered a public outcry and protests.
Starmer Calls for Elon Musk to Stop Interfering in UK Politics
By Alistair Smout LONDON, June 4 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said Elon Musk should stop interfering in British politics, after the billionaire X owner posted on his platform about a murder that has triggered a public outcry and protests. Last year, 18-year-old Henry ...
British politics has passed peak Palestine
The war in Gaza has turned a cohort of voters leftwards
Rural health network aims to strengthen independent hospitals
The North Shore Health Board received a presentation from Cibolo Rural Health Network on the benefits of the Headwaters Network, a high-value network made up of Minnesota’s rural independent health care providers. “I would say a relevant correlator to the high-value network is that of a farmers’ co-op,” Brittany Sachdeva, chief operating officer for Cibolo,...
Michael Grant launches 2028 bid for Ben Albritton's Senate seat with 20-plus endorsements in hand
Michael Grant is making his move for 2028 — and he isn't being subtle about it. The former House Majority Leader and Punta Gorda Republican filed Tuesday
Zombie Blairites still have British politics in their grip – it’s time to break free
Tony Blair’s departure as PM should have prompted a fresh start for Labour. But Starmer’s sad, backward-looking government remains in his thrall, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Music’ at Wildwood; ‘Aftermaths’ exhibit opens at AMFA Saturday
"Aftermaths: Mat Collishaw," featuring the latest film from British painter, photographer, sculptor and filmmaker Mat Collishaw, opens Saturday in the Fine Arts Club New Media Gallery at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.