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Menopause comes for about half of us ― but it can sometimes feel like the medical world has yet to catch up to that reality. 

Like most people, I feel that I’ve fundamentally changed since the pandemic. In some ways, I’m a better person. I have a far bigger capacity for grief and messy emotions and I feel much more ‘myself’ than I ever have.

Joe Locke and Kit Connor as Nick and Charlie in Heartstopper

Netflix has confirmed the start date for the third season of Heartstopper – and that’s not the only treat for fans.

On Monday afternoon, it was confirmed the critically-acclaimed teen drama will be back for a new batch of episodes on Thursday 3 October.

This announcement was accompanied by a brand new clip from the forthcoming season, showing Charlie hesitating to tell boyfriend Nick he loves him for the first time. Читать дальше...

Kim Cattrall

If you’ve so much as switched on a TV in your lifetime, you’ve likely seen Kim Cattrall (she of Sex And The City, Star Trek, and, briefly And Just Like That... fame). 

But in flagrant disregard for my jaw, one X user recently shared that Kim has a connection to an iconic cartoon character.

Reposting a vintage Rugrats clip uploaded by site user @MarioEmmet on (America’s) Mother’s Day, self-described film enthusiast @therosedoctrine wrote: “Kim Cattrall being Chucky’s mother... Читать дальше...

Chris Pine

Chris Pine is reflecting on not making the cut to star in the hit US teen drama The O.C. because of his skin problems. 

The Star Trek actor’s comments come after the hit show’s casting director, Patrick Rush, revealed in November (in the book Welcome To The O.C.: The Oral History) that Chris wasn’t hired for the lead role of Ryan Atwood because he was “experiencing really bad skin problems” that “looked insurmountable”. 

The role was given to Ben McKenzie who starred on the show between 2003 and 2007. Читать дальше...

Oprah Winfrey pictured in January

Oprah Winfrey is apologising for having been a “major contributor” to toxic diet culture.

While hosting the WeightWatchers live special, Making the Shift, on Thursday, the billionaire media mogul expressed regret for playing a role in promoting unhealthy and unrealistic diets.

“I’ve been a steadfast participant in this diet culture,” Oprah explained. “Through my platforms, through the magazine, through the talk show for 25 years, through online ― I’ve been a major contributor to it. Читать дальше...

Susan Backlinie, whose iconic opening death scene set the tone of terror for Jaws, died of a heart attack in California on Saturday, her agent confirmed to The New York Times. She was 77.

Speaking to Glamour last year, Millie Bobby Brown said: “Oh I do not take pictures of my meals. That is where I draw the line. My camera does not eat first. I think it’s just ridiculous.”

Esther McVey has been dubbed the "common sense minister".

Civil servants will be banned from wearing rainbow lanyards as part of a government crackdown on the “backdoor” politicisation of Whitehall.

Esther McVey, dubbed the “common sense minister” set out her plans in a speech in London this morning.

She said she was determined to take on the “left-wing politically correct woke warriors” in the public sector.

Rainbow lanyards are usually worn to show support for the LGBTQ+ community... Читать дальше...

Robyn Cara, Siobhán Culen and Will Forte in Bodkin

Netflix’s new dark comedy Bodkin has slowly been climbing up its most-watched list since it began streaming last week.

The seven-part series is set in a fictional Irish village, where an American podcaster attempts to capitalise on the true crime boom by teaming up with an investigative journalist to help get to the bottom of a local mystery.

Clearly, it’s been a hit with viewers (at the time of writing, Bodkin is at number two on Netflix UK... Читать дальше...

Maya Rudolph on the set of Saturday Night Live

Former-Saturday-Night-Live-alum-turned-guest host Maya Rudolph flaunted her “mother of the House of Rockefeller” title in a tribute to ballroom culture during the show’s opening monologue this weekend.

The Bridesmaids celebrated Mother’s Day in America and referred to her four children before cast member Bowen Yang reminded her that she’s “not just a mom” — she’s “mother”.

“You have achieved extraterrestrial mother status,” declared fellow SNL cast member Sarah Sherman. Читать дальше...

Rishi Sunak prior to making a speech on national security at the Policy Exchange.

Rishi Sunak delivering his speech on national security at the Policy Exchange today.

Malmö Arena, where this year's Eurovision Song Contest took place

Eurovision may have only wrapped up on Saturday night, but a string of this year’s contestants have already begun speaking out against the event.

The annual song contest was marred with controversy this year, largely down to the presence of Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. 

Israel’s involvement divided opinion among fans, many of whom joined the Palestine-led BDS (Boycott, Divestments and Sanctions) movement in calling for a boycott of the event. Читать дальше...

Mature woman eating cake while standing near open refrigerator at home.

Judi Love and Lorraine Kelly pictured during Sunday night's TV Baftas

Judi Love has laughed off her viral moment at this year’s TV Baftas, after she was caught on camera appearing to react to Lorraine Kelly’s big win during the ceremony.

On Sunday evening, Lorraine accepted the Special Award for her contributions to broadcasting over her four-decade career, although some viewers claimed that her ITV daytime colleague didn’t look all that impressed when the cameras cut to her in the audience. Читать дальше...

When you’re rushing around trying get your screaming toddler into a car seat, it’s easy to forget to double check their seatbelt and ensure it’s tight enough.

Nava Mau as Teri in Baby Reindeer

With Baby Reindeer still dominating the pop culture conversation a month after its release, cast member Nava Mau has spoken out about some of her more difficult days on set.

In the hit Netflix miniseries, Nava plays Teri, a therapist who protagonist Donny meets on a dating site for transgender women.

Teri and Donny’s relationship becomes a central story arc as Baby Reindeer unfolds, with one particularly hard-to-watch scene seeing Nava’s character... Читать дальше...

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about what Twix, Yorkie, and Hobnobs, actually stand for. 

If you’re wondering how often I’ve had to clean chocolate from my sofa after a particularly indulgent cocoa-fulled binge-watch, the answer is “privacy is a basic human right.” 

Of course, after so many months of awful winter weather, the sun was warmly (sorry) welcomed back to our skies over the last couple of weeks, with even a heatwave over a bank holiday! What a concept!

We all know to check for our keys, our phone, and our wallet before we leave the house.

The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman

Despite widespread rumours about it going ahead, the team behind The Traitors are keeping schtum about the much-hyped celebrity version of the show.

However, if the star-studded season does end up going ahead, they’ve already got their eye on a few potential contestants.

Speaking to Deadline on the red carpet of the TV Baftas, executive producer Stephen Lambert named Liz Truss as being among his dream contestants.

“She’d be great,” he said of the former prime minister. Читать дальше...

Rishi Sunak is keeping people guessing on when the election will be.

Voters have comprehensively rejected the prospect of a Christmas election, HuffPost UK can reveal.

A new poll shows that just 9% of the public believe Rishi Sunak should go to the country in December.

More than half - 52% - plumped for November, which was the earliest option they were given by the More in Common think-tank.

Meanwhile, only 16% believe the election should take place in January next year - the latest point at which it can be held. Читать дальше...

Nemo speaking to the press at Eurovision after winning the contest

Eurovision winner Nemo wasted no time in criticising the organisers behind this year’s competition following their win on Saturday night.

This year’s song contest was marred in controversy, largely due to the presence of Israel, which resulted in many fans – and the Palestine-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement – calling for a boycott of the broadcast.

Saturday night saw Swiss singer Nemo triumphing in a historic victory... Читать дальше...