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The Virgins review – a tornado of gossip, pretence and pain as teens make Friday night sex night

Desire collides with stomach-churning awkwardness in this play about friends heading out for some physical contact

The Guardian - UK

The Virgins theatre review: 'Exquisitely excruciating portrait of teenage girls'

4/5 Miriam Battye’s darkly funny comedy at Soho Theatre is about a group of girls getting ready for a night out and wondering what faces them

Evening Standard

The Fabulous Funeral Parlour review – the moving tale of the female taboo buster shaking up the death industry

This camp, light and touching documentary meets the founder of Butterflies Rising Funeral Care – a glamorous funeral director who talks to the bodies and pays tribute to her mum by drinking Strongbow at her grave

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Judd Apatow: Rob Reiner's death is an 'unspeakable tragedy'

Judd Apatow says Rob Reiner and Michele Singer’s deaths are “an unspeakable tragedy” and they worked to make life better for everyone.

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10 Photos of Melanie Vaz Lopes: Steven Bartlett Vows To Be 'Good Human' Following Secret Morocco Engagement

Steven Bartlett engaged to Melanie Vaz Lopes. The podcast founder proposed in Morocco with a ring designed from her Pinterest board.

International Business Times UK

Children of Minnesota lawmaker shot dead at her home beg Trump to remove conspiracy theory linking state’s governor to her death

Donald Trump shared a post suggesting that Tim Walz ordered the killing in revenge for Melissa Hortman voting to strip healthcare from illegal immigrants

The Independent UK

10 Wild Erika Kirk Acts That Got Her Slammed Since Husband Charlie Passed

Erika Kirk’s behavior has been mercilessly scrutinized since her husband was assassinated, with critics accusing her of turning her grief into a spectacle and eyeing a political career.

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The 10 best Australian films of 2025

Spanning shark mayhem, Nicolas Cage and porridge-making, here are film critic Luke Buckmaster’s 10 favourite Australian movies of the year

The Guardian - AU

"We've learned to love and trust the process": How Hades 2 built on Supergiant's Early Access legacy to deliver the best roguelike of 2025

Year in Review 2025 | True dev-otion

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Melanie Sykes shares health update amid autoimmune battle and urges fans 'not to worry'

In April, Sykes first opened up about her health struggles, revealing she is battling alopecia and heart problems brought on by stress

Evening Standard

Sixth contestant announced for Strictly Christmas special

Brian McFadden joins a host of other celebrities vying for the festive glitterball trophy

The Independent UK

Former Westlife star Brian McFadden to take part in Strictly Christmas Special

The Irish singer will perform with professional dancer Michelle Tsiakkas.

Evening Standard

LoL Patch 25.23 notes: All buffs, nerfs, and more

Jingle bells and snow.

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Image of burn survivor wins Taylor Wessing photo portrait prize

Stockholm-based photographer Martina Holmberg takes £15,000 first prize for portrait of Mel, who survived car fire

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I was one of the first to see Hades 2's true ending, and I don't know how I feel about Supergiant retconning the whole thing

Now Playing | Lack of belief in its own story, or a stroke of metagaming brilliance?

The Guardian - UK

Girlbands Forever review – a thrillingly gobby slice of must-watch TV

With big reveals from All Saints, Sugababes, Eternal and more, this funny and sometimes horrifically frank documentary is super juicy … especially when they slate Spice Girls

Woman & Home

Girlbands Forever reminds us of the toxic pressure women faced in the 2000s - and the progress still to be made

From fat shaming to being told motherhood would 'ruin' their careers - the BBC documentary lays bare the misogyny top noughties girl groups suffered

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I spent 507 days obsessed with playing Hades 2, so I'm revisiting the first roguelike to decide which is my actual favorite

Now Playing | Zagreus, how I've missed you

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Hades 2 is a fantastic modern epic – punishing, rewarding, and full of life, even in death

Hades 2 has a lot to live up to in the looming shadow of one of the best roguelites ever, but it’s checked all the right boxes for me.

Evening Standard

Hades II on Switch 2 review: just as fiendishly addictive as ever

5/5 This follow-up to the hit 2020 game hits all the right notes, and adds some welcome ones of its own

The Guardian - UK

Manchester United striker Melvine Malard likened to Eric Cantona by Marc Skinner

The head coach Marc Skinner said the French striker Melvine Malard was ‘probably the most “Manchester United” player I’ve ever met’

GamesRadar

After 105 runs in Hades 2, I suddenly unlocked three huge side stories I thought were bugged and I guess I'll be here 'til launch

Now Playing | Sorry, Hollow Knight Silksong, but you won't be getting played anytime soon

Total Film

A Thunderbolts star has shared her hopes for a super-powered future in the MCU

Will we hear a Songbird singing soon?

Digital Camera World

2025 Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize shortlist showcases global talent

Four striking portraits from around the world have been selected for one of photography’s most prestigious awards, with the winner to be announced in November

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Woman Refuses Point-Blank To Be Organ Donor For Mom’s Bestie, Wonders If It Was A Jerk Move

Woman refuses point-blank to be organ donor for mom’s obnoxious bestie, wonders if it was a jerk move.

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