Barbie execs ‘speechless’ as film tops $1bn in box office sales
Barbie might be synonymous with pink – but her film is now firmly in the green, with more than $1bn in box office sales worldwide. The smash hit, directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie, reached the “Barbillion” on Sunday after pulling in a further $127m in sales over the weekend. It means the […]
Angus Cloud: Euphoria star’s mum says ‘he did not intend to end his life’
The mother of Euphoria star Angus Cloud, who died last week, has shared details about the day before his death and said she believes the 25-year-old “did not intend to end his life”. Cloud played drug dealer Fezco in 17 episodes of the hit HBO drama, alongside Zendaya and Hunter Schafer, and was found unresponsive […]
Man rescued from partially submerged boat after more than 24 hours at sea off coast of Florida
A man has been rescued from a partially submerged boat after more than 24 hours at sea off the coast of Florida. Charles Gregory, 25, went missing 12 miles offshore after he set out in a 12ft jon boat on Friday, the US Coast Guard said. His family reported him missing later that day after […]
Wife accused of poisoning her husband’s coffee with bleach for months
A wife poisoned the coffee of her estranged US Air Force husband with bleach for months, according to court documents. Melody Johnson was arrested on 18 July after her husband submitted a video to police allegedly showing her pouring the cleaning product into his coffee machine. The husband, who has not been publicly named, first […]
Two firefighters and pilot killed in mid-air collision while tackling blaze in California
Two firefighters and a pilot have reportedly been killed after a mid-air collision involving two helicopters tackling a fire in California. Emergency officials said the aircrafts were fighting a blaze in Riverside County, in the south of the US state. Cal Fire Southern Region Chief David Fulcher said fire crews had been attending a building […]
Beauty, Motherhood, and Triumph: The Inspiring Story of Yeisy Ramos’ Spa Success
Meet Yeisy Ramos, an incredible woman whose story is a testament to determination, resilience, and following one’s dreams. As an immigrant from Venezuela and a devoted mother of two – 18-year-old Manuel and 5-year-old Matias – Yeisy embarked on a challenging journey to establish a successful spa business in the United States, overcoming language barriers […]
Leprosy is on the rise in the US and could be endemic in Florida, report says
Leprosy could be endemic in the US state of Florida, a new report has found. Officially called Hansen’s disease, leprosy is a type of bacterial infection that targets the nervous system and causes swelling under the skin. A new report, published in the US-based Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, found cases in the southwest of America […]
Leah Remini sues Church of Scientology and leader David Miscavige for alleged ‘psychological torture’ and harassment
Actress Leah Remini is suing the Church of Scientology over allegations she has suffered “psychological torture”, threats and harassment for several years. The star, who rose to fame in shows such as Saved By The Bell and is best known for The King Of Queens series, is a former member of the church who joined […]
Oregon: Woman punched her way out of garage cell after being kidnapped by fake policeman, FBI says
A woman kidnapped and held captive in a makeshift cell by a man posing as an undercover police officer punched her way to freedom, the FBI has said. Negasi Zuberi, 29, allegedly snatched the unnamed victim off a street in Seattle on 15 July before driving her around 450 miles to his rented home in […]
Lizzo says ‘I am not the villain’ over sexual harassment allegations by former dance troupe members
Lizzo has insisted she is “not the villain” after she was sued by three former dancers over allegations of sexual harassment and the creation of a hostile work environment. The singer, who is known for embracing body positivity, said in an Instagram statement that the allegations are “as unbelievable as they sound” and “too outrageous […]