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Published: April 7, 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online — Personal stories and breaking news from the heart of the media. Savannah Guthrie made an emotional return to the anchor desk of NBC’s "Today" show on Monday morning, marking her first appearance since the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy, nearly three weeks ago. Dressed in a muted lavender suit and visibly moved by the reception from...

Published: March 17, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Hollywood star Michael B. Jordan marked a major career milestone with an informal celebration at the popular fast-food chain In-N-Out Burger following his recent success at the Academy Awards. The actor, widely recognised for his leading roles in major film franchises and critically acclaimed dramas, was seen enjoying a post-event meal shortly after the ceremony concluded. The relaxed...

Published: March 11, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Veteran Indian filmmaker, actor and musician Thakkali Srinivasan has died at the age of 72 after a prolonged illness, the Tamil cinema industry has confirmed. The multi‑talented artist passed away in Bengaluru on 10 March 2026 due to health‑related complications, bringing to a close a creative career that spanned production, direction, music composition and acting. Srinivasan was best known...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Maggie Gyllenhaal’s audacious reinterpretation of the Frankenstein myth, The Bride!, has elicited strong reactions from critics and cinephiles alike, with many praising its bold, boundary‑pushing energy and Jessie Buckley’s dynamic performance as the reanimated titular character. The film, which opens with the ghostly voice of Mary Shelley and spins away from its 1935 predecessor, fuses horror, romance, satire and genre‑blending...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The 78th Academy Awards in 2006 delivered one of the most enduringly controversial upsets in Hollywood history when Crash, a modest ensemble drama about racial tensions in Los Angeles, won the Best Picture Oscar over the year’s early runaway favourite, Brokeback Mountain. The outcome was greeted with bafflement inside and outside the industry — and has since become shorthand for...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The British Broadcasting Corporation has confirmed that it edited out a second racial slur from its coverage of the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, amid a growing controversy over how the broadcaster handled offensive language during the ceremony. The BBC’s chief content officer, Kate Phillips, informed staff that while one slur was successfully removed before broadcast, another was...

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Robert Carradine, the American actor known for his roles in Revenge of the Nerds and Disney Channel’s Lizzie McGuire, has died at the age of 71 following a long struggle with bipolar disorder, his family has confirmed. Carradine’s family issued a statement on 23 February 2026 announcing his death, describing him as “a beacon of light” to those...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online At the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) in London, British and Irish acting talents stole the spotlight as Jessie Buckley and Robert Aramayo scored major wins against stiff competition from Hollywood heavyweights. The annual ceremony, held at the Royal Festival Hall and hosted by Alan Cumming, recognised outstanding achievements in film from the past year. Irish...

Published: 20 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online An Australian television presenter has issued a public apology after delivering a slurred report during coverage of the Winter Olympics, admitting to consuming alcohol before going on air. The incident has sparked criticism from viewers and media commentators, raising questions about professionalism in live broadcasting. The presenter, whose identity has been confirmed by the network but withheld from...

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A major political scandal has erupted in the United Kingdom after it emerged that a senior government minister used a high-profile law and lobbying firm to launch a campaign against journalists who were investigating a controversial political group linked to the ruling party. The controversy centres on allegations that Josh Simons, a Cabinet Office minister and former head...