Mum with heartbreaking "invisible condition" was made to feel like hypochondriac

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic Arriving in the middle of the art smorgasbord that’s the Cannes Film Festival, a three-hour Western directed by Kevin Costner sounded like it might be just the ticket for a perfect night of counterprogramming: a grandly scaled slice of neo-classical Hollywood. That, after all, describes the other two Westerns Costner has directed (“Dances with Wolves” and “Open Range”), as well as his quirky sci-fi pseudo-Western “The Postman.” There’s no question that “Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1,” Costner’s fourth outing as a director, gives off some of that traditional flavor.

Ellise Shafer Cate Blanchett‘s new film “Rumours” took its name from the iconic Fleetwood Mac album, it was revealed on Sunday at a Cannes Film Festival press conference. The dark comedy, directed by Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson, follows a group of world leaders who meet at the G7 — a political and economic meeting of the minds between Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States — but get lost in the woods while trying to compose a joint statement.

Kathleen Hanna has spoken to NME about her brand new memoir Rebel Girl: My Life As A Feminist Punk – tackling her life and experiences with the riot grrrl movement, Fugazi and Courtney Love. Having risen to fame fronting the legendary punk band Bikini Kill – who pioneered the riot grrrl movement with their fiery lyrics and electrifying live performances – Hanna worked to make the punk scene a safe and inclusive space for women. Upon the band’s breakup, Hanna went on to front seminal bands Le Tigre and The Julie Ruin.Rebel Girl: My Life As A Feminist Punk – released this week – provides an in-depth look into the story of Hanna’s tumultuous childhood and the realities of being a feminist on the frontlines of the male-dominated punk scene; facing violence and antagonism that threatened at every turn.“I did an interview with Sarah Marcus, who wrote the book Girls To The Front and when I was telling her about some of the stuff, she was shocked,” Hanna told NME.

Are you a Bridgerton fashion fan looking for something to spice things up in the bedroom? Or maybe you simply need a little body confidence boost- well, consider this your sign to shop for some new sexy lingerie. In fact, we think Lovehoney might just have exactly the range you've been looking for.To mark the upcoming release of the new season of Bridgerton (we can't wait!) sexual wellness retailer, Lovehoney who are best known for their saucy sex toys and racy undies has launched a sexy vintage-inspired lingerie collection that celebrates the female form with a super-inclusive size range of bra sets and bodies.

A 'brave' and 'inspirational' axe attack survivor was found dead six years after a brutal assault that 'completely changed his life.'

Dolly Parton has Welsh ancestry.The ‘9 to 5’ singer’s niece, Jada Star, told The Sun that Parton had traced her ancestry to the Welsh valleys and will be visiting the country for a TV special set to air next year. Star told the outlet: “Dolly is exactly as you would imagine her as an aunt.”Parton was born in Tennessee and resides on the outskirts of Nashville.

In 2020, Magnus von Horn was excited to find that his film Sweat had been accepted into the Official Selection at Cannes, a big step up from his debut, The Here After, which made Directors’ Fortnight in 2015. The pandemic put an end to that, but his disappointment was short-lived; this year, his dark atmospheric follow-up, The Girl With the Needle, sees him joining the big league. “This is huge to me,” he beams. “The main competition!”

As the mercury rises, there's nothing quite like kicking back in your garden, but often outdoor furniture comes with a hefty price tag. However, bargain hunters are in for a treat as the Outsunny Garden Rattan Recliner Sun Lounger has seen its price slashed on Amazon. Normally retailing at £208.99, the 'comfortable' sun lounger is now up for grabs at just £116.99 that's a cool saving of £92 on the chic black option.

Whether playing DI Kate Fleming in Line of Duty or a back-against-the-wall bomb disposal expert in ITV’s Trigger Point, Vicky McClure has mastered the art of procedurals over the years.

Lucy Liu was honored with the Gold Legend award at 2024’s Gold Gala, which was organized by Gold House and celebrates Asian and Pacific Islanders in entertainment, business, sports, and more.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Lucy Liu was honored with the Legend award at the third annual Gold House Gold Gala on Saturday in Los Angeles. Liu delivered a passionate speech after accepting the award from Regina King. “What I love about Regina is that she always makes choices that are for her,” Liu told the audience.

Helen Flanagan says separating from footballer Scott Sinclair after 13 years together felt more like a "divorce" than a break-up.The couple first got together when Coronation Street actress Helen was just 19, and they went on to have three children - Matilda, eight, Delilah, five, and their youngest, three-year-old Charlie. After having a break earlier on in their relationship, they separated for the final time in late 2022, and Helen told OK! during our exclusive photoshoot and chat that it was "emotionally traumatic" for her.The couple got engaged in 2018 and moved into their "forever home" in leafy Cheshire in 2021, and had reportedly planned to get married last year.

A Dumfries mum living with incurable stage four secondary cancer is reaching out to others in the region as she launches a new monthly support group today.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Michael Douglas has starred in some of the most iconic erotic thrillers ever made, from “Basic Instinct” to “Fatal Attraction,” so he knows a thing or two about crafting a memorable movie sex scene. In a new interview with The Telegraph, the actor gave his honest opinion about intimacy coordinators becoming the new normal in Hollywood when it comes to filming intimate moments on set.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic “There’s a river of love that runs through all times,” the singer-producer T Bone Burnett sang in a signature song of his back in the 1980s. But that’s not a river he’s necessarily always been riding.

Emily Blunt has opened up on her history of on-screen kisses, admitting that some of them made her want to throw up.The actor, who is currently starring in the action comedy The Fall Guy alongside Ryan Gosling, was being interviewed by Howard Stern on Sirius 100 XM, when she was asked whether there had been scenes where she was especially uncomfortable kissing a co-star.“I have had chemistry with people who…I have not had a good time working with them,” she said. “I wouldn’t say it’s sort of extreme loathing, but I have definitely not enjoyed some of it.”When asked directly if she had ever wanted to throw up in a kissing scene, she replied: “Absolutely, absolutely.”She was quick to clarify that it did not apply to some of her more favourite co-stars, including Tom Cruise, Cillian Murphy, Dwayne Johnson, Robert Downey Jr and Matt Damon.“Sometimes it’s a strange thing,” she said about the concept of on-screen chemistry.

CoppaFeel! founder Kristen Hallenga has died, it has been announced.The Pride of Britain winner was diagnosed with incurable stage 4 breast cancer at the age of 23 in 2009. Kris was diagnosed with breast cancer after finding a lump at the age of 22 while living abroad in China for 8 months. She visited her doctor 3 times before being diagnosed with incurable breast cancer.

Yungblud has covered the KISS hit ‘I was Made For Loving You’ for the soundtrack for Ryan Gosling’s new action-comedy The Fall Guy. Yungblud’s take on the song starts off stripped back before blossoming into a rockier song closer in style to the icons’ original 1979 song.

Jordan Gayle has emotionally opened up about his split from fellow Married At First Sight UK star Erica Roberts.The pair had tied the knot on the show but split earlier this year after months of toxic rows. Back in February Jordan confirmed rumours of a split, posting on Instagram: "Yes sadly we are not together anymore but not because of the reunion. "It's very sad the way this has come out and I'm not sure where it's come from.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Mara Wilson, Lisa Jakub and Matthew Lawrence haven’t acted on screen together in 31 years, but their work in the 1993 comedy classic “Mrs. Doubtfire” will always make them an iconic movie trio for a generation of moviegoers. The three actors starred as the children of Robin Williams and Sally Field’s characters in the film, which became a blockbuster three decades ago as the second highest-grossing movie of 1993 with $441 million worldwide.