'Queen paid Sophie to quit career after marrying Edward - she was worth every penny'

EXCLUSIVE: Dynamic Television is developing adaptations of Jodi Picoult and Mario Giordano novels in Germany and lining up an ambitious French drama series about Concorde. Company chiefs Dan March and Klaus Zimmerman revealed the projects in an exclusive interview ahead of Dynamic’s tenth anniversary.

Hollywood’s superstars are answering the call from the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, donating $1 million or more each to help their fellow performers during the ongoing actors and writers strikes.

Francia Raisa slammed claims that she didn’t want to donate her kidney to Selena Gomez.

Gigi Hadid shared insight into sister Bella Hadid’s struggles with Lyme disease.

Love Is Blind alum Nick Thompson is continuing to open up about the real-life consequences that come with reality TV stardom.

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Issa Rae just gave Us a very important reminder that two-pieces are always a good idea.

Scream VII is apparently very much in the works, but it’s likely going to look very different from the last two installments.

Beyoncé appeared to make a statement at the Renaissance World Tour following the sexual harassment allegations against Lizzo.

Reservation Dogs, has said the show would have been nominated for an Emmy if it featured an “all-white cast”.The series, co-created with Taika Waititi, follows the lives of four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma following the death of their close friend. When the show launched in 2021, it marked a landmark moment for Native representation, with an almost entirely Indigenous North American cast and crew.Ahead of the show’s third and final season, which premiered on August 2, Harjo addressed why he believes the show has been consistently snubbed at the Emmys – despite receiving critical acclaim.“If we would’ve been an all-white cast, we would’ve definitely been nominated for an Emmy after getting called the best show of 2022,” Harjo told IndieWire. “I’m not bitter about that.

Semisonic have announced their first album in 22 years ‘Little Bit Of Sun’ and shared new single ‘The Rope’.The Minneapolis band, famed for their huge 1998 single ‘Closing Time’ as well as ‘Secret Smile’, formed in 1995 and released three albums before they split in 2001. They reunited 16 years later to play a series of shows to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album ‘Great Divide’ and released a new EP ‘You’re Not Alone’ in 2020.Now, the band will release their new LP, which includes Jason Isbell and My Morning Jacket‘s Jim James, through Pleasuresonic Recordings on November 3.The trio – Dan Wilson, John Munson and Jacob Slichter – have also shared the video for the first taster from the record, which you can watch below.Wilson previously opened up about how Liam Gallagher indirectly inspired the band to reunite to release new music.“I had this great meeting with Liam,” he said at the time.

Baldur’s Gate 3, has shared some outtakes of her flubbing her lines while recording for the upcoming game.The events of Baldur’s Gate 3 are described by the narrator to emphasise that this is a Dungeons & Dragons game, as the narrator is the Dungeon Master. While Larian Studios did alter the fifth edition rulebook so that the game would be both accurate and entertaining to players, this narrator is how a lot of the newcomers to D&D will be introduced to the world of Faerûn.Nevertheless, there is a vast volume of writing that makes up Baldur’s Gate 3, and Tyler has had to pronounce tricky fantasy words and names perfectly every time that they’ve cropped up.

Taylor Swift has given out over $55million (£43million) in bonuses to the crew members working on her ongoing ‘Eras Tour’.The news comes after it was reported yesterday (August 1) that the singer had gifted the production truck drivers – responsible for hauling her equipment to each live show – bonuses of $100,000 (£77,000) each.Now, as detailed by People Magazine, the pop superstar has also shared generous amounts of extra income with the remainder of her ‘Eras Tour’ crew, and the total equates to a reported amount of $55million (£43million).The bonuses arrive as Swift is about to wrap up the US leg of her mammoth world tour, with six sold-out shows at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium. The live shows kicked off in Glendale, Arizona back in March, and have since gone on to arrive at multiple cities across the country.Already, the tour is set to become one of the highest-grossing tours of all time, and is speculated to have brought in over $1billion (£778million) – potentially explaining why the hefty amount of bonuses were offered to crew members.Although the specific amount given to others working on the tour – including dancers, sound technicians, catering, riggers and more – remains unknown, Michael Scherkenbach, the founder of transportation and logistics company Shomotion, confirmed the gift in a LinkedIn post.“When [Taylor’s father] Scott Swift called the Shomotion LLC steel / stage drivers in for a meeting, this was the last thing they expected – THANK YOU,” he wrote in the update.

Militarie Gun have shared details of a new tour across Europe and the UK, set to kick off later this year. Find a full list of tour dates below.Announced today (August 2), the live shows follow on from the hardcore band’s debut album, ‘Life Under The Gun’, which arrived earlier this year.

Skindred have announced some UK shows for 2024, including their biggest-ever show at Wembley Arena.The ragga-metallers will be coming to Wembley on March 15, with shows in Manchester and Birmingham on March 14 and 16 respectively.“Standing on that stage is a mark of sheer hard work. We have stood upon that stage supporting many truly great acts,” said frontman Benji Webbe in a press release.

Kylie Minogue has spoken about her “love” of indie bands and said she’d most like to collaborate with The Killers.The singer, who has previously worked with the likes of Nick Cave and Manic Street Preachers, has said she would love to get into studio with the Las Vegas band.She told E! Online: “I’ve always loved more kind of indie bands, like The Killers. Most collaborations I’ve done have come to me so I haven’t had to make that decision.

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are used to being in the public eye as young members of the Royal Family.

After an invaluable ten year insight into what her life as a member of the Royal Family would entail, the Princess of Wales joined the Firm when she married Prince William in 2011. Ever since then, she has gone from strength to strength and is constantly heralded as one of the most popular royals thanks to her keen interest in subjects such as early years development. Regardless of the ease with which she interacts with the crowds and conducts engagements, the Princess admitted earlier this year that she is "still learning" how to do her job.

The Princess of Wales is highly regarded for her interests in physical wellbeing, children's development and mental health. And, as a result, she has already made a name for herself for her impressive work in the field of Early Childhood.

Queen Camilla will not receive her own annuity from the Parliament despite the late Duke of Edinburgh - who was the previous consort - being given almost £360k a year to fund his official duties.

Sarah Ferguson is sharing an update on Queen Elizabeth II's beloved corgis nearly one year after Her Majesty's death last September.On a new episode of her podcast, , Ferguson shared that the late monarch's dogs, Muick and Sandy — whom she and Prince Andrew gifted to the royal -- are «showing her the way» on the old trails and paths the queen used to take them on.The duchess, who has been recovering after undergoing a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer last month, shared that she hasn't been as mobile as of late. Ferguson revealed that she had even had to employ dog walkers to get her and the Duke of York's seven dogs out of Royal Lodge Windsor — where she and her ex-husband still reside — and back on their daily walks.«Having seven dogs — they don't understand that perhaps I'm not as mobile as I was,» Ferguson told co-host Sarah Thomson.

The Queen revealed she once worked as a ball girl as she made a surprise visit to Wimbledon on Day 10 of the tournament. Camilla, who was joined by her sister Annabel Elliot, met and spoke to a ball boy and two ball girls, as well as staff working at the grounds before heading to the Royal Box to watch the tennis on Centre Court on Wednesday.The Queen asked Larissa, 15, Sean, 16, and Cassie, 16, whose surnames were not given, if they had previously worked at the tennis tournament and if they were enjoying the role. She said: "You have to be very agile.

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth last September, King Charles proclaimed that his eldest son and daughter-in-law - then styled as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge - would be known as the Prince and Princess of Wales. As a result, Prince William became the 27th Prince of Wales and was granted the additional titles of the Duke of Cornwall, the Earl of Chester, the Duke of Rothesay, the Earl of Carrick, the Baron of Renfrew, Lord of the Isles and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland. Prince William also inherited the vast private estate of the Duchy of Cornwall which was established by King Edward III in 1337 for his son, Prince Edward, the Black Prince.

met for the first time during the monarch’s reign on Monday, and all eyes were on them.The politician, 80, encountered the 74-year-old sovereign at Windsor Castle, where many people believed that Biden breached protocol.Body language expert Judi James gave some insight into the pair’s gathering on the sweltering July day.When Biden’s car pulled up to the royal residence, Charles came out to welcome him with a handshake.When they both walked together up a few steps, Biden gently placed his hand on Charles. James explained to the US Sun that protocol dictates that one must never touch a member of the royal family unless they extend their hand first.“Biden’s forthcoming touch rituals might not have been offensive but they would have been unusual,” she said. “[He] treated the king as he might a cherished friend that he had not seen for a while.”The handshake the two shared involved “close torso proximity,” and, according to James, “this was performed inside what is known as the intimate zone of friendship.”Sometime later, when the men went to ceremoniously inspect the Guard of Honor, Biden was several paces in front of the sovereign.She went on: “The walking in front protocol is said to be based on hierarchy, meaning no one in the United Kingdom would walk in front of a king or queen.

the Telegraph. “I remember doing it 100 years ago at Queen’s (Club).

Kate Middleton "wasn't prepared to stand by" and let Harry and Meghan tear down the Royal Family's reputation, according to a royal expert.

The Princess of Wales is one of the most instantly recognisable women in the world, as well as one of the monarchy’s greatest assets, but any personal thoughts that stretch beyond the boundaries of her official role remain an enigma to many. We know she possesses a keen interest in early years development - to the point where she has become one of the leading voices in the field thanks to her research and the success of projects such as the Big 5 Survey and Shaping Us. But when it comes to areas of her private life, she is inscrutable.The once-quiet and reserved Kate has been replaced by an assured, playful – and occasionally forceful – figure, commanding as much respect from the public as King Charles or Prince William could ever hope for.

As one of the most instantly-recognisable women in the world, The Princess of Wales is on her way to becoming a true royal icon.The once-quiet and reserved Kate has been replaced by an assured, playful - and occasionally forceful - figure, commanding as much respect from the public as King Charles or Prince William could ever hope for. Kate certainly began her royal journey in William’s shadow, and was shy at times in the early days.

The late Queen had many memorable moments during her seven decade reign, from meeting world leaders to travelling the globe. But one infamous experience 41 years ago today was never to be repeated - and thankfully so. On July 9, 1982, Queen Elizabeth woke to find intruder Michael Fagan inside her Buckingham Palace bedroom.

Following an incredibly busy and thrilling few months for the Royal Family, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have completed their first year at their new school.The Prince and Princess of Wales' three children all attend Lambrook School near their home in Windsor and will be packing in as much fun as possible before they head back to the classroom on Wednesday, September 6. But what will the young royals be getting up to in their time off? Judging by their previous school breaks and revelations by the couple themselves, it seems the family of five will have some exciting plans.

The Prince of Wales has frequently acknowledged the numerous ways he is following in his late mother's footsteps - be it in his choices of charities to support or the way he is raising his three children. With his recent launch of the homelessness project Homewards, Prince William is succeeding in continuing Diana, Princess of Wales' work that she did with homeless charities such as The Passage and Centrepoint. As well this, Prince William works hard to raise the profile of mental health charities and, like his mother, is an advocate for LGBTQ+ causes.This, royal expert Jennie Bond feels, is something which suggests Prince William "intent" on completing Diana's work.

most recently patted the 41-year-old’s backside during King Charles’ Scottish coronation at St Giles Cathedral on Wednesday.James divulged to the Mirror that the mother of three “did her now signature bum-pat gesture and the couple tend to use eye contact and exchange smiles as they speak.” She noted that there is a “contrast in the way” that William and Middleton communicate versus Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla.“The King and Queen are more like a ventriloquist act — both muttering asides to the other in a way that doesn’t look like real conversation.

Kate Middleton and Prince William showed a rare public display of affection when she briefly tapped him on the bum, as they joined King Charles and Queen Camilla in Scotland. The King and Queen were presented with the Scottish crown jewels in a huge service today, which has been referred to by some royal watchers as the "second Coronation." Kate, who was a vision in a beautiful blue ensemble, raised some eyebrows during the ceremony when, despite the formality of the occasion she appeared to show off her cheeky side by tapping her husband on the behind and they whispering something in his ear.

Kate Middleton has provided Prince William with everything "that was lacking in his own family life," according to a royal expert.

The King and Queen have unveiled a plaque at Holyrood Palace marking the Jubilee Gates which were installed last year as a gift to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

This Wednesday will see King Charles return to Scotland for a 'second coronation' where he will be presented with three priceless relics.