Kerry Katona heartbroken after death of close friend as she pays moving tribute

Jessica Kiang It’s ironic that memory is the central theme of Piero Messina‘s Berlin Competition title “Another End,” when so many of its twists and turns are so directly lifted from other films that it feels like you’ve seen them before; even watching it for the first time feels like rewatching. But if that makes this elegiac literalization of the timeless theme of “what is grief but love persevering?” a rather edgeless experience it’s not a wholly unpleasant one.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Gael García Bernal and Renate Reinsve (“The Worst Person in the World”) star as lovers caught in an unusual bind in Italian director Piero Messina’s unconventional sci-fi film “Another End,” which is competing in Berlin. Set in a near-future when a new technology exists that can put the consciousness of a dead person back into a living body in an attempt to ease the grief of separation, the English-language film sees Bernal play Sal, a man who loses his wife. Reinsve plays Zoe, the woman who rents her body for the implantation of Bernal’s wife’s consciousness.

An influencer has said she is "broken-hearted" as she shared the tragic news that her three year old son had died. Laura Meritt Walker told her followers about the passing of her son, Callahan, whom she nicknamed "Cal-Bear", on her lifestyle blog, Merritt and Style. Laura, who creates content about fashion and family life with her sister Cristie, described her son's shock death as a "tragic accident," without going into more detail.

Jaka Bizilj, the founder of the Berlin-based Cinema for Peace Foundation which organized the airlift from Russia of opposition activist Alexei Navalny after his poisoning in 2020, has responded to his sudden death in an Arctic Circle jail on Friday.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music The family of Brian Wilson, co-founder and primary songwriter of the Beach Boys, has filed for a conservatorship after the death of the musician’s wife last month. The filing states that Wilson, 81, is suffering from a “major neurocognitive disorder (such as dementia).” “Following the passing of Brian’s beloved wife Melinda, after careful consideration and consultation among Brian, his seven children, Gloria Ramos and Brian’s doctors (and consistent with family processes put in place by Brian and Melinda), we are confirming that longtime Wilson family representatives LeeAnn Hard and Jean Sievers will serve as Brian’s co-conservators of the person,” the family wrote in a post on Instagram late Thursday.

feisty press conference, the Berlin Film Festival is about to get even more political with a demonstration defending democracy that will be held right before the start of opening night festivities. Berlinale organizers have planned this demonstration to highlight their decision to disinvite members of the far right political party AfD. “By disinviting the AfD, the Berlinale has clearly positioned itself against the right wing extremism in Germany.

Love Island has honoured former host Caroline Flack with a touching tribute four years after she took her own life.The late presenter, who was 40 at the time of her death, had been the face of the show since its launch in 2015 until she stepped down in 2019. Sadly, Caroline took her own life at her London home after facing legal troubles which led to a toll on her mental health. She had faced charges relating to an incident with her boyfriend, Lewis Burton.

Natasha Bedingfield’s No1 single, Unwritten , became an instant anthem when it was released in 2004. Now, her hit about living life to the fullest is back in the UK charts, thanks to its appearance in Sydney Sweeney’s latest romcom, Anyone But You . Sussex-born Natasha says she’s delighted her old track has made a resurgence – it’s even gone viral on TikTok – but the 42-year-old “introvert” is an unlikely pop star.

Ever since George Knight’s parents arrived in Albert Square earlier this year, the EastEnders newcomer has found his life turned upside down as secret after secret emerged regarding his identity. For all of his life George had known he was adopted by a white family, but in recent weeks it had since transpired that George was actually adopted via a process called “farming” in which wealthy white families were paid to adopt black children during the 60s and 70s.

The family of a missing Edinburgh man paid tribute to the 'one in a million dad' after a body was found in the search for him.

Kerry Katona has been on a fitness journey over the past year, dropping an incredible 48lb as she went into 2024. But she hasn't stopped there, with the mother-of-five now down to a size 6-8 as she continues the journey.The former Atomic Kitten star, 43, has taken to her exclusive column to share that she's feeling 'amazing' while continuing her health kick. Set to show off her figure on the beach, Kerry has been whisked away for a romantic trip to Marbella by fiancé Ryan Mahoney this week .

James and Ola Jordan have revealed their daughter Ella is unwell again, with the couple taking her to hospital for the third time in a matter of months. Former Strictly Come Dancing star James, 45, took to Instagram on Thursday, 8 February to reveal Ella, three, had fallen ill with a "high temperature" and a cough, as well as ear infections. "Our poor little girl is so sick again and can't get to the bottom of it.

Kerry Katona has reportedly bagged her first ever movie role and is set to star in a new romantic comedy after going from bankruptcy to millionaire again following her success on OnlyFans.The mum-of-five, 43, recently signed with acting agent, Donia Youssef of Wonder Talent Management, and is believed to have already secured her spot in Finding Forever, which is due to start filming in spring. Rumour has it Kerry is set to play character Nina Bennet, the co-owner of a beauty salon, and she's now reported to be "training her butt off" to get in shape for the role.

A Place In The Sun viewers were left emotional as the show paid tribute to host Jonnie Irwin after his tagic death, aged 50. Jonnie made his name as a host on Channel 4's A Place in the Sun, which he presented from 2004. He also starred on BBC daytime show Escape to the Country.

It's been 25 years since Kerry Katona catapulted to fame as part of girlband Atomic Kitten, and since then, she's made quite the name for herself when it comes to the small screen too - starring in a number of reality shows. But now, the mother-of-five has dreams of becoming an actress.Taking to her weekly column, Kerry, 43, shared her hopes of starring in a scripted comedy.

Halle Bailey is hitting back at internet trolls!

Actor Troy Beckwith, who starred in Neighbours as Michael Martin from 1992 to 1998, has sadly passed away age 48. His death was announced by fellow ex-Neighbours star Kym Valentine, who shared the sad news on Facebook. Posting a photo of herself and Troy, she wrote: "It pains me so much to have to say this.

Reality star Kerry Katona has showed off her surgery results to her followers after going under the knife for cosmetic surgery on her eyelids last week. Kerry underwent the procedure known as blepharoplasty, which removes the excess skin from eyelids.The former Atomic Kitten singer headed to Pall Mall Medical in Merseyside for the operation, taking the plunge due to increasing extra skin drooping over her eyes. Kerry was clearly loving the results of her latest surgery as she took to Instagram and shared a video talking to the camera and showing off her new look.

Ex glamour model Katie Price announced to the world - and her 2.6M social media followers - on New Year's Eve that she was officially back on the market after splitting from Carl Woods. But just over three weeks after her declaration it seems there's a new man in her life.Taking to her TikTok Live on Wednesday night, 24 January, Katie revealed she had a "twinkle in my eye" for a mystery man, who she didn't name.

Camila Cabello is continuing to expand her skills. The singer and actress stars in “Rob Peace,” a film directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor that’s premiering at Sundance Film Festival. Cabello stars as the girlfriend of the lead character and revealed she didn’t have to audition for the part.