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Lily Allen has claimed that the term ‘nepo baby’ is “sexist”, as it is used for women much more than for men.The term has gained momentum in recent years, and is the title given to the children of famous parents who have been helped in their careers due to their parent’s wealth, connections and experience.Now, the singer and actress has weighed in on the term and described it as both “infantilising”, and sexist as it is used nearly exclusively for women.“’Nepo babies’, I think it’s quite like ‘Karen’, in the sense that it’s just a word that is basically used for women who are taking up space and we’d rather they didn’t and they should just go away,” Allen said on the Miss Me? podcast (via The Independent).“I’m called a ‘nepo baby’ all the time. I actually don’t really mind the nepotism thing, it’s the ‘baby’ that annoys me, it’s like, I’m 40 years old nearly!”She continued, explaining that her relation to her father, actor Keith Allen, gets brought up much more than it does for her brother – Game Of Thrones actor Alfie Allen.“It’s meant to be infantilising.

Nintendo Switch, as Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has confirmed “we will make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year”.In typical Nintendo fashion, this huge news was shared in a tweet with no fanfare. Earlier this morning (April 7), Furukawa tweeted “It will have been over nine years since we announced the existence of Nintendo Switch back in March 2015”, and made the above statement that the successor to the console would be announced by the end of April 2024.It has been over seven years since the Switch came out, and people have been hotly anticipating its successor ever since the OLED released back in 2021.

Helldivers 2 was recently the subject of an outpouring of anger after a decision to force Steam players to link the game with a PSN account. That choice has been reversed, and players seem to be forgiving Sony for it.It was announced last week (May 3) that all Helldivers 2 players on PC would have to link a PlayStation Network account in order to continue playing the game.

Frank Turner broke the record for most shows played in 24 hours over the weekend, but Crywank claim that they beat him to it.Turner played 15 gigs in 15 different towns kicking off at Liverpool’s Jacaranda Baltic at 12.30pm on Saturday (May 4) before finally completing his mission at Southampton’s The Brook at midday on Sunday (May 5) – all in aid of the Music Venue Trust and supported by sponsor FreeNow, who provided e-taxis for him to complete the almost 500-mile journey.At the start of the journey, Turner posted an image of himself holding a sign saying “BEFORE”, writing: “Here we go friends. 15 shows, 15 town, 24 hours.

Zendaya surprised fans with a rare second look at last night’s Met Gala.The Challengers star first arrived at the annual fashion event in New York, where the dress code was ‘Garden Of Time’, in a deep blue and green gown by Maison Margiela’s John Galliano.Accompanied by a dramatic headpiece, ornate bird figurines, and bold makeup, Zendaya received praise from fans and critics for the look.One user took to X to call the appearance: “A look that will go down in met gala history” while another wrote “This woman understands EVERY assignment when it comes to fashion”.a look that will go down in met gala history— jessica (@ysldoll) May 7, 2024This woman understands EVERY assignment when it comes to fashion

Rihanna fans were left confused after the singer didn’t show up at this year’s edition of the Met Gala.The singer and business mogul was set to attend the iconic fashion event, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City last night (May 6), however, was nowhere in sight for the red carpet event.According to People magazine, Rihanna was planning to appear on the night, but dropped out at the last minute due to illness.

Taylor Swift fans have been reacting after Lana Del Rey and Kim Kardashian posed for photos together at the 2024 Met Gala.The ‘Midnights’ singer was absent from this year’s edition of the fashion event, and reportedly skipped the event due to her busy schedule and upcoming run of ‘Eras Tour’ dates set to kick off in Paris later this week.While the singer was absent from the Met Gala, her close friend and collaborator Lana Del Rey attended, and sparked a variety of responses after she was seen posing alongside reality star Kim Kardashian. This comes after Swift and Kardashian have been involved in a very public feud over recent years.In a video shared by Daily Mail on Instagram, Kardashian and Del Rey were seen engaging in a conversation on the red carpet, and standing together to take pictures.A post shared by Daily Mail (@dailymail)Swift and Kardashian’s relationship has been a topic of public scrutiny since 2016, when Kardashian defended her then-husband Kanye West’s mention of Swift in his track ‘Famous’, in which he claimed he “made that bitch famous”.She then insisted that Swift had given him permission to include her in the song and released footage of a phone call between Swift and West about the inclusion of similar lyrics to those that were released, which Swift has since said was recorded “illegally” and “edited”.Swift addressed the situation again in her December 2023 Time Person of the Year interview.

EXO singer D.O. has released his new music video for ‘Mars’, from his latest solo mini-album called ‘Blossom’.In the quirky music video for ‘Mars’, D.O.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Disney‘s entertainment streaming segment, anchored by Disney+, scored its first profitable quarter, helping offset continued weakness in the media conglomerate’s linear TV business for the first three months of 2024. Overall, Disney revenue for the quarter ended March 30 was in line with Wall Street expectations, while it beat on adjusted earnings per share.

Jamie Lang “Emmanuelle,” a new feature from French writer-director Audrey Diwan, will world premiere in competition as the opening film for the 72nd San Sebastian Film Festival, which kicks off on September 20. Inspired by the eponymous erotic novel by Emmanuelle Arsan, the film tells the story of a woman looking for a lost pleasure. During a business trip to Hong Kong, she meets several new people, including a man named Kei, who constantly eludes her.

Pulsar Content has formed a strategic partnership with Digital District Entertainment, a leading post-production, VFX and production facilities company, with offices in France, Belgium and India. The partnership will create “a streamlined and cost-effective production process for international film projects,” according to a statement.

Molly-Mae Hague has revealed her next career move as she has teamed up with retail giant Marks & Spencer.

Prince Harry's tender act towards Meghan during their date night left her shining, a body language expert observed.

A man has died in a two-car crash which injured eight people including two children.

Kate Middleton's close friend has revealed how the Royal family are "going through hell" following Kate's cancer diagnosis.

More than one million people over State Pension age can expect to receive a series of one-off payments worth up to £367 this year from the Scottish Government and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). None of these payments are due to arrive until November at the earliest, but it’s important to be aware of how much to expect and when.

It's been one year since King Charles' official Coronation took place and in the official photos marking the historic moment, King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by various members of the Royal Family.

It's been more than a year now since King Charles' Coronation and there have been many ups and downs for the monarch to navigate over the first few months of his reign. Health issues have faced the King himself, after his cancer diagnosis was announced in January,. as the royals also face Kate Middleton's own cancer battle.

Warner Bros Discovery UK & Ireland has ordered Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood (working title), a two-part doc series.

UK viewers have shifted their attention from reindeers to Diddly Squat.

Audrey Diwan‘s Emmanuelle has been announced as the opening film of the 72nd San Sebastian Festival, in competition.

Disney topped Wall Street forecasts for its fiscal second quarter and inched closer to the long-awaited milestone of streaming profitability.

Studiocanal has appointed former Netflix France exec Isabelle Pain as Head of Global Acquisitions & Analytics in a new position created in response to the company’s international expansion.

EXCLUSIVE: Caroline Roseman is exiting Banijay UK‘s unscripted label Initial to relocate to New York.

Katy Perry didn’t attend the Met Gala, but thanks to AI, her Mom thinks she did.

Brits abroad in Spain could be slapped with a hefty fine for a common bad driving habit. Motorists planning to visit the country this summer have been warned their actions could result in a £170 penalty.

Coronation Street fans think they have spotted a blunder by Maria Windass after her husband Gary lied about his whereabouts as she frantically called him after her son, Liam, was found collapsed.

BBC One's Sort Your Life Out star Dilly Carter, known for appearing on Stacey Solomon's show, has revealed she was admitted to hospital. Issuing a health update, the star said she was left "traumatised" after being treated for stomach problems. In 2023, Dilly revealed that she had been diagnosed with stage one cancer of the womb.

In a heartfelt revelation, Amaia Arrieta, the children's clothing designer favoured by the royals, has shared her deep concern for Prince William and Kate Middleton amidst the Princess of Wales' cancer battle.The family friend described the situation as "going through hell" since the diagnosis came to light. Amaia, known for crafting the adorable ensembles worn by the young royals, expressed her emotions in an interview with the Telegraph: "I'm heartbroken at the moment.

Kim Kardashian just rocked a cardigan at the Met Gala, and the cosy knitwear was definitely an unexpected choice at such a mammoth fashion event. Although cardigans are trending right now - not to mention snugly and cosy to wear - they're not exactly synonymous with such high-profile fashion parties.

Emmerdale fans were left distracted when fan favourites Mark Charnock and Zoe Henry appeared on Good Morning Britain for a joint interview.The duo, who portray Marlon Dingle and Rhona Goskirk in the hit ITV soap, joined Susanna Reid and Ed Balls via video link from Emmerdale's iconic The Woolpack pub on Tuesday, 7 May. Mark, 55, and Zoe, 50, discussed their characters' upcoming storyline, which sees their marriage begin to breakdown.The actors also spoke about the on-going abuse storyline involving Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) and Tom King (James Chase).

Gemma Collins' mum, Joan, has been rushed to hospital and is in intensive care.The heartbroken reality TV star, 43, took to Instagram on Tuesday, May 7 to reveal that her mum is "really ill at the minute." Sharing a video with her 2.2 million followers, Gemma looked noticeably upset as she explained: "My mum is really ill at the minute, she's in intensive care. "It's been a hell of a time and you know, I'm really happy, and well not that happy, because my mum's in intensive care, but she is on the mend, thank god." Gemma didn't share exactly what prompted the sudden hospital admission but has openly spoken about her mum’s health struggles in the past.

Jeremy Clarkson is back with a third series of Clarkson's Farm on Amazon Prime Video, and the TV star has continued to run into problems on Diddly Squat Farm. Minutes into the first episode of the new series, Jeremy was dealt a huge blow and fans were left devastated by the scenes. Jeremy, 64, found out he had been served an enforcement notice by West Oxfordshire District Council, banning him from reopening his restaurant at the farm in Chipping Norton.

Naman Ramachandran Back in 2019, on a visit to Los Angeles, celebrated Indian director Sanjay Leela Bhansali stopped in at the offices of Netflix. In his informal five-minute meeting with CEO Ted Sarandos, Bhansali pitched an idea — it would be an opulent tale of warring courtesans set amid India’s struggle for independence. Sarandos greenlit the project on the spot.

K.J. Yossman The long-running feud between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun is set to be explored in a new docuseries commissioned by Warner Bros. Discovery U.K.

Louise Thompson has told fans she's feeling 'back on top' after sharing the heartbreaking and incredibly honest reality behind a sweet moment she was seen sharing with her son.