Entertainment

Published: 11 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Nearly three decades after Practical Magic first introduced audiences to the witchy Owens sisters, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are back in a sequel that owes much of its existence to an unlikely transformation: a film once dismissed by critics has become a cherished piece of pop-culture nostalgia. Practical Magic 2 arrives in cinemas as Hollywood continues to...

Published: 07 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon has said her outspoken support for Palestinians continues to affect her professional career, claiming that she has recently lost film opportunities because some parts of the entertainment industry remain unwilling to hire actors who publicly criticise Israel. Sarandon, 79, made the remarks while attending the Venice Film Festival, where she is promoting her latest...

Published: 28 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Selena Gomez is pushing back against fraud allegations linked to Wondermind, the mental health company she co-founded with her mother, describing claims against her as "meritless if not frivolous" and asking a US court to remove her from the case. The dispute has placed an unexpected legal spotlight on the singer, actor and entrepreneur, whose public profile is...

Published: 27 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese avant-garde artist whose polka dots, pumpkins and immersive mirror installations transformed contemporary art and made her one of the world’s most recognisable cultural figures, has died at the age of 97. Kusama died at a hospital in Tokyo on 14 August 2026, according to an announcement from Yayoi Kusama Inc and Yayoi Kusama Studio...

Published: 07 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online British professional wrestler Jamie Hayter has returned to the ring after a debilitating back injury left her fearing that her wrestling career could be over. Hayter, who performs for All Elite Wrestling (AEW), suffered two herniated discs in 2023 and spent about a year away from competition. During the worst period of her recovery, the pain was so...

Published: 07 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online An Indian jewellery advertisement featuring Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon has been withdrawn after criticism over her outfit and the way the campaign portrayed the Hindu festival of Rakshabandhan, commonly known as Rakhi. The advertisement, created for jewellery brand Giva ahead of the festival, showed Sanon celebrating Rakshabandhan in a contemporary outfit consisting of a cropped top, skirt and...

Published: 22 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are preparing for a significant new chapter as they increasingly reconnect with the United Kingdom, raising questions over whether their ambitious American media venture has reached a turning point. The couple moved to California in 2020 after stepping back from their roles as senior members of the British royal family. Their...

Published: 25 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Claudia Winkleman's decision to step away from her self-titled BBC chat show after just one series has reignited a long-running question within British television: who, if anyone, can eventually replace Graham Norton? While Winkleman's departure was driven by personal reasons rather than poor performance, it has highlighted both the unique demands of hosting a modern television chat show...

Published: 15 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The quiet Mediterranean shores of Albania have recently become the epicenter of a passionate environmental movement. A massive real estate development project has ignited fierce opposition among local citizens across the Balkan nation. This controversial plan involves constructing luxury resorts on pristine islands and protected coastal areas. The project is backed by high-profile investors including Jared Kushner and...

Published: 04 July  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online As the United States reaches the milestone of its 250th anniversary, the question of its relationship with the United Kingdom—long heralded as the "special relationship"—has become a subject of intense scrutiny. The historical foundations of this bond, dating back to the diplomatic efforts of John Adams in the 18th century, have always been characterized by a unique duality:...