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Art often imitates life (and vice versa), and the rumor and speculation swirling before a new season of “The Crown” is released rivals the attention received by the figures it portrays. Outrage about potential storylines hits fever-pitch heights as we enter the final stretch, and it is no surprise that emotion runs high with the events of 1997 about to play out.

As Leo Tolstoy wrote, “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” I would go on to add that the particular ways that your family is unhappy define significant parts of a person’s being, crafting traits and peccadilloes and teaching them how to interact with others. The family dynamics are fully displayed in “Tótem,” director Lila Avilés’ follow-up to her debut, 2018’s “The Chambermaid.”  READ MORE: 2023 Fall Film Preview: 60+ Most Anticipated Movies To Watch In a review for The Playlist, Carlos Aguilar describes “Tótem” as feeling rich “in its sublimely compassionate, cinematic observations for which words alone could not suffice.” “Tótem” stars Naíma Sentíes, Monserrat Marañon, Marisol Gasé, Saori Gurza, and Teresita Sánchez.

Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell are two Hollywood stars on the rise, so it only makes sense to pair them onscreen in a new rom-com, right? That’s the logic of Sony Pictures Releasing, who have “Anyone But You” hitting theaters next month. And Sony hopes their movie breathes new life into what many consider a dead genre.

Give him another few decades and Ludwig Göransson may surpass the legendary John Williams in overall Grammy nominations. The Swedish-born composer, songwriter, and music producer has not even turned 40 and already has 14 Grammy nominations in just six years.

20th Century Fox wanted Chris Columbus‘ 2010 film “Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief” to kick off a franchise that could contend with “Harry Potter.” Alas, that didn’t happen. Critics had a mixed reception about the feature, and it didn’t do well at the box office either.

East Kilbride Pipe Band are offering young people the chance to learn Scotland's traditional instrument.

A thug who punched and fractured a man's eye socket amid a dispute over skipping a toilet queue has been ordered to pay him £800 in compensation.

There has been a "notable" decrease in anti-social behaviour by street drinkers in Bathgate's Steelyard following "high-visibility" police intervention. Police will join West Lothian Council staff at a meeting tonight in the town's Partnership centre seeking the views of local shopkeepers to identify further potential improvements.

Scotland are back at in the graveyard of Tbilisi this evening, the crime scene of more than one killed campaign.

Chris Aitken admits his side need to be miles better this weekend if they want to cause a cup shock.

centers around the tragic death of Princess Diana — Harry and William’s beloved mother.With the first four episodes of the final season released Thursday, the storyline will inevitably lead up to Diana’s horror crash that killed her, and her then-boyfriend Dodi Al-Fayed, in 1997.An insider told the Telegraph that the Duke of Sussex’s pals “may watch it first in order to save him from anything he may not wish to see.”The Post has reached out to Harry’s reps for comment.A newly-released clip from the new season shows the royals missing Diana’s phone call at Balmoral the day before her untimely death.The new season will also focus on the final conservation Diana had with Harry and William, as well as King Charles, the then-Prince of Wales.And while Harry will be watching the final season, the same can’t be said for William.The Prince of Wales will reportedly refrain from tuning in, after he previously expressed frustration with Season 4 of the Golden Globe-nominated hit, specifically with the depiction of Diana’s BBC Panorama interview.In January, Harry admitted to watching “The Crown” and said he even makes sure to “fact-check” the show about the royal family.Appearing on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” Meghan Markle’s husband discussed the controversial drama series when asked if he’s “binged” anything on TV lately.After teasing he has, Colbert asked if “The Crown” was one of the shows, saying he “had to have watched some” of it since it’s based on Harry’s late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.“Yes, I have watched some of ‘The Crown,’” he revealed, before Colbert asked if he’s watched any of the recent episodes.“The older stuff and the more recent stuff,” Harry clarified.The exiled royal was then asked if he did any

The Breakfast Club” that aired Wednesday. “It’s ridiculous, right? And it’s nonsense.” Pinkett Smith’s declaration came after host Charlamagne tha God asked about her memoir “Worthy” and about various rumors that have swirled around the couple since their wedding in 1997 — including that both are gay, that they are swingers or that they are in an open marriage.One day earlier, Smith’s alleged former assistant, Brother Bilaal, claimed he walked in on Smith, 55, and Martin having sex in Martin’s dressing room in the past.

Former I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! star Vincent Simone has admitted he used to beg the show's crew to sneak him food during his time in the Australian jungle. The 44 year old professional dancer, who was a pro on Strictly Come Dancing from 2006 to 2012, starred on I'm A Celebrity in 2013, where he lasted 11 days. In an exclusive chat with OK!, Vincent, who is speaking on behalf of ICE36, shared some jungle secrets ahead of the return of I'm A Celebrity on Sunday, 19 November.

OK! has put together a comprehensive guide to the shopping event with answers to common questions like when is Black Friday 2023? There’s nothing better than some fabulous jewellery to finish off a great outfit, and the right accessory can elevate even the most basic of looks. When it comes to effortlessly chic outfits, who better to turn to than celebrities for some styling inspo? And as it turns out, some of the biggest models and ‘it girls’ of the moment all have one go-to jewellery designer – Monica Vinader.

Megan McKenna has shared an update on her health after being rushed to hospital last week due to "complications" following a procedure on her stomach. The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 31, took to Instagram on Thursday to let her fans know how she was doing after being in hospital for over six days, and thanked her fiancé Oliver Burke for supporting her as well as her mum. "6 days in & I’m finally feeling more myself.

Kim Kardashian isn’t often known for her high-street style, but it seems she opted for a very affordable beauty staple when she attended the Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles earlier this week. The SKIMS founder opted for an understated black lace dress to attend the event, which she teamed with her signature bronzed makeup and a subtle, neutral nail look that’s perfect for your next manicure.

to try, especially as an alternative for pricey in-office treatments. The rich, multipurpose oil has gone viral for its ability to revive hair on the scalp, eyebrows, and lashes, with many crediting it as the catalyst for longer, fuller locks. Which begs the question, is there actual science backing up these claims or is it simply a beauty myth? With a healthy bit of skepticism, we reached out to dermatologists to find out more about castor oil's benefits.Castor oil comes from pressing the seeds of (castor oil) plant.

and . The lookalike pair have been galavanting around New York City, as supermodels do, looking gorgeous on the red carpet, also as supermodels do.On November 15, the duo wore Ralph Lauren to the National Book Awards, where their outfits could not disguise the fact that they have practically the same face.

Sharon Osbourne will always remember this intense celebrity encounter!

There’s a buzz in the air at Dedridge Primary School.

Embattled Health Secretary Michael Matheson has claimed his £11,000 data roaming bill was caused by his teenage sons watching football.

Black Friday is still days away, but that doesn't mean you can't get your hands on shopping bargains now.

Drop-off points across the area are starting to gather in toys for the 16th annual Stirling Observer Give A Gift Appeal.

A new study has revealed the best city in Scotland for a night out, and it is neither Glasgow nor Edinburgh.

Donald Trump has labelled Kim Kardashian as the “world’s most overrated celebrity” while showing his support for Kanye West.The infamous business mogul and former President of the United States took aim at the reality star in a new post online, responding to claims brought forward by ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl.Karl made the accusations about Trump in an anecdote shared from his new book, Tired Of Winning: Donald Trump And The End Of The Grand Old Party, which claimed that Kim Kardashian organised for “football stars” to visit Trump at the White House during his time in office, in exchange for reduced sentences for the prisoners that Kardashian was advocating.It also claimed that the then-President went along with the agreement as a favour to her ex-husband West, however, when none of the athletes contacted by Kardashian agreed to the White House visit, Trump turned on the reality star. This, the book states, included Trump hanging up on The Kardashians star when she asked him to support another commutation case after this time in office came to an end.“Failed ABC Fake News reporter Jonathan Karl just wrote another bad book.

The Crown season six features a wealth of ’90s nostalgia.Created by Peter Morgan, the Netflix show’s final season starts off in 1997 weeks prior to the death of Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki) and her lover Dodi Fayed (Khalid Abdalla) in a Paris car crash. The season is set to conclude in 2005, with the wedding between Prince Charles (Dominic West) and Camilla Parker Bowles (Olivia Williams).The season has been split into two parts, with the first four episodes being released on November 16, and the final six episodes arriving on December 14, 2023.The final season’s score is composed by Martin Phipps, who previously did the score for the show’s third, fourth and fifth seasons.

Dinosaur Jr. were joined on stage in London by My Bloody Valentine’s Kevin Shields on Tuesday (November 14).During the show at The Garage, Shields and Dinosaur Jr. played three songs together, including one from each of their back catalogues, as well as a cover of The Cure’s 1987 classic single ‘Just Like Heaven’.In addition, Shields jumped on a rendition of ‘Tarpit’, originally released on Dinosaur Jr.’s second album, 1987’s ‘You’re Living All Over Me’, before they went on to perform a version of My Bloody Valentine’s ‘Thorn’, from their 1988 EP ‘You Made Me Realise’.Watch live footage of the performances below:Dinosaur Jr.

If you're trying to warm up your winter as temperatures cool outside then one of the latest Black Friday deals to launch ahead of the official shopping event date of November 24 is the perfect way to add some sizzle. Lovehoney has launched a huge Black Friday sale, offering up to 60% off on all kinds of toys, lingerie and other romantic essentials to help add zing to your life, whether you're in a couple or single.

The new series of Netflix's The Crown has been released and with Elizabeth Debicki returning to take on the role of Princess Diana. Part one of season six of The Crown launched on the streaming platform in the UK today (Thursday 16 November) with four episodes available to watch.

If you only buy one item of clothing this season, make it a satin slip skirt.This nineties trend has seen a huge rise in popularity in recently months after celebs such as Emily Ratajkowsi, Zoe Kravitz and Kendall Jenner were spotted wearing them – and now's a great time to snap one up for less in the Black Friday sales. Sustainable fashion brand Nobody's Child has just started its massive Black Friday sale, which sees shoppers saving 20% off everything on the website – including the hugely popular Mila Satin Slip Midi Skirts, now reduced down from £49 to as little as £31.

Hollywood strike.The 42-year-old pop star stepped out with his fellow *NSYNC bandmates — and wife, Jessica Biel — for the premiere of “Trolls Band Together” in LA Wednesday.The event was the first outing for Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick to promote the flick since the strike ended earlier this month.The “Mirrors” singer, Kirkpatrick, 52, Chasez, 47, Fatone, 46, and Bass, 44, posed for photographs on the red carpet together at the TCL Chinese Theatre.The fivesome’s single “Better Place” is on the colorful animated movie’s soundtrack, which was announced one day after they made a surprise appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards in September. Timberlake’s costars Anna Kendrick, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Eric André, Ron Funches, Camila Cabello and Zooey Deschanel were also in attendance at the event.Timberlake and Biel’s cozy appearance, meanwhile, is their first public appearance since the release of Britney Spears’ bombshell memoir “The Woman in Me.”The “Toxic” hitmaker, 41, dropped her book late last month and revealed a plethora of anecdotes about her past relationship with the Tennessee native.Among the stories she penned, Spears revealed she got an abortion at the age of 19, having the procedure because Timberlake didn’t want to be a father at the time.

The Selling Sunset season 7 reunion did not disappoint, and there’s one moment that’s going viral.

Nick Cave, Lana Del Rey, Matty Healy and more have recorded covers of World War II-era songs for the official soundtrack to The New Look.Due to premiere on Apple TV+ on February 14, the series follows Christian Dior, Coco Chanel and the fashion industry in Paris during the Second World War. It stars Maisie Williams, John Malkovich, Juliette Binoche, Ben Mendelsohn and Emily Mortimer.According to Deadline, The New Look will boast an “immersive and contemporary soundtrack” produced by Jack Antonoff who has previously worked with Del Rey, Healy’s band The 1975, and Taylor Swift.It’ll also feature new versions of early to mid-20th-century tracks recorded by Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine, Beabadoobee, Perfume Genius and Antonoff’s band Bleachers.A tracklist for the collection has not yet been revealed.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Dubai-based Iraqi director Yasir Al-Yasiri’s “HWJN” has been chosen as the opening film of Saudi Arabia’s upcoming Red Sea International Film Festival. The fest’s third edition is set to run Nov. 30-Dec.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Is it real — or is it YouTube‘s robot singer copying a pop star’s vocal stylings? YouTube announced new AI music experiments it has been developing with Google’s DeepMind artificial intelligence lab. The most interesting (and possibly most disorienting) of YouTube’s AI tests is Dream Track in YouTube Shorts.

Residents in the Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig ward of North Lanarkshire Council are reminded to make sure they are registered to vote ahead of the by-election next month.