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Matt Lucas apologises to Millie Bobby Brown after actress hits out at ‘bullying’ | Ents & Arts News

Matt Lucas apologises to Millie Bobby Brown after actress hits out at ‘bullying’ | Ents & Arts News

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Comedian Matt Lucas has apologised to actress Millie Bobby Brown after he posted a Little Britain catchphrase alongside photographs of the 21-year-old on social media.  Lucas, 50, wrote “no but yeah but”, a phrase used by delinquent teenager Vicky Pollard in the sketch comedy series he co-created, on an X post that reshared pictures of the Stranger Things star. The photos show Brown in Los Angeles wearing hoop earrings and a pink top, which Lucas said had prompted him to point out “the similarity by posting one of her [Vicky’s] catchphrases”. Image: Jake Bongiovi and Millie Bobby Brown at Netflix’s “The Electric State” world premiere. Pic: Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty The apology came after an Instagram post from Brown in which she hit out at negative comments and “bullying” about her appearance on social media and in news articles. Lucas said: “Dear Millie, I just saw your post and wanted to respond, and provide some context. Nearly 25 years ago I co-wrote and appeared in a sketch show called Little Britain. “There was a character in it …

Kemi Badenoch Hits Back Against Trump Calling Zelensky A “Dictator”

Kemi Badenoch Hits Back Against Trump Calling Zelensky A “Dictator”

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Kemi Badenoch became the leader of the Conservative Party in November 2024 (Alamy) 2 min read19 February Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has posted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is “not a dictator”, in a response to comments made by US President Donald Trump. This week, US and Russian officials have started discussions in Saudi Arabia on ending the war in Ukraine. European leaders held an emergency summit on Monday after it emerged that talks in Saudi Arabia would go ahead without representation from Ukraine or Europe. On Wednesday, Trump made a post seemingly blaming Zelensky for continuing the war and called him a “Dictator without Election”. In turn, Zelensky accused Trump of living in a “disinformation space” created by the Kremlin. Badenoch, who has previously accused the current Labour government of engaging in “student politics” with the Trump administration, today condemned Trump’s comments. “President Zelensky is not a dictator,” the leader of the opposition posted on X, the website formerly known as Twitter. “He is the democratically elected leader of Ukraine who bravely stood up to Putin’s illegal invasion. Under my leadership, and …

Why you should learn how to use AI before ChatGPT-5 hits

Why you should learn how to use AI before ChatGPT-5 hits

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We’re officially sounding the alarm. A new version of ChatGPT is rumored to be released early this year, and while that’s fine and dandy for people who know how to use AI, it could create a serious knowledge gap for beginner users who don’t start learning now. If you don’t want to get left behind in the Wild West, it’s time to saddle up, cowboy. Luckily, learning ChatGPT and other AI tools is easier (and less painful) than riding a horse. We have an online training bundle with 12 courses that’ll teach you the ropes in just a couple of weeks if you can dedicate an hour each day to studying. Get lifetime access for only $19.97 for a limited time (reg. $790). What’s included Will this be your first first AI rodeo? Good—these AI training courses are for people who haven’t had a single conversation with ChatGPT. But, of course, it’s certainly okay if you have a little experience and want to sharpen your skills. Unlike Googling some tips or strategies on navigating the …

Neopets hits 400,000 monthly active users, tripling growth in 2024

Neopets hits 400,000 monthly active users, tripling growth in 2024

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Neopets said its comeback gathered steam in 2024. The gaming brand’s daily active users (DAU) reached a new recent peak of nearly 250,000 and monthly active users (MAU) surpassed 400,000. That reflects three-fold growth since the company rebooted itself in 2023 and became a new independent game studio. The numbers are the highest in the past decade. While these milestones are early signs of renewed connection with fans, Neopets sees this as the beginning of its community-driven journey to revive one of the most iconic gaming titles in history. Neopets is a virtual pet game that has been played by more than 150 million players worldwide. But its growth slowed and it’s now coming back under new management. Since Dominic Law took over in July 2023, Neopets has reinvented itself, introducing 100+ classic mini-games, new storylines and licensing partnerships. Neopets’ revival is more than nostalgia – it’s about having fun and creating meaningful connections with players across generations. By blending the charm of early internet gaming culture with a modern focus on emotional well-being, the …

Nelly hits back at rampant criticism over performance at Trump inauguration ball

Nelly hits back at rampant criticism over performance at Trump inauguration ball

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Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free Rapper Nelly has responded after facing backlash for his decision to perform at one of Donald Trump’s inauguration balls on Monday (January 20). Citing sources, CBS reported on Friday that the “Dilemma” star was set to perform at the Inaugural Liberty Ball in Washington D.C. On Saturday, Nelly, whose birth name is Cornell Iral Haynes Jr, appeared on the Willie D Live podcast to discuss the appearance. “We tend to sometimes make a quick… response to something that on the surface may seem f***ed up because we don’t agree…” he began his defense. “I’m not political. I’m not out here trying to tell anyone who they should vote for. This is not a campaign trail.” He urged fans to do their own research before jumping to conclusions. “I’m clueless on a lot of things when it gets down to it,” …

Labour cost-cutting spree now hits STEM programme

Labour cost-cutting spree now hits STEM programme

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More from this theme Recent articles Labour has continued its cost-cutting spree by binning a long-running programme to boost take-up in physics – despite Keir Starmer this week pledging to make Britain an AI superpower. The prime minister unveiled his vision to “unleash” AI across the UK to deliver a “decade of national renewal”. One of the commitments was to “facilitate significant and sustained progress on improving the gender balance across digital education”. But it has emerged the Department for Education will cease funding for the Stimulating Physics Network (SPN) when its contract ends in March. Running for 16 years, it helps get more girls studying the subject. Funding to help science teachers attend “high-impact training” at the National STEM Learning Centre has also been slashed. Meanwhile, computing and science hubs have already been axed. ‘Undermining decades of progress’ Severine Trouillet, CEO of STEM Learning which runs the schemes, said it was “a significant blow to education in critical enabling areas” that could have aided the government’s AI vision. She added cuts “undermine decades of …

Sun Youtube strategy revealed as it hits 6m subscribers

Sun Youtube strategy revealed as it hits 6m subscribers

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Sun Youtube channel on 10 January 2025 The Sun’s Youtube revenues more than doubled in the second half of 2024 and it has “significant” ambitions for video to come. The Sun is implementing a video strategy based around two pillars: original, episodic formats and breaking news videos. Director of digital Will Payne, who The Sun more than ten years ago, described the plan as “one of the most ambitious things that I’ve seen in my time at The Sun”. The Sun’s main Youtube channel hit six million subscribers at the end of 2024 – growth of 33% since Press Gazette’s last ranking of Youtube news accounts in October 2023, making it the biggest UK newspaper publisher on the platform and the second biggest English-language newspaper title overall behind USA Today (7.3 million) – although by all-time views it is ahead (5 billion versus 4.6 billion for USA Today). Since October 2023 The Sun has overtaken The Telegraph, which now has 5.8 million subscribers according to Press Gazette’s new ranking detailing all English-language news publishers with …

Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods Pro 2 Drop to 9.99, AirTag 4-Pack Hits .99, and More

Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods Pro 2 Drop to $179.99, AirTag 4-Pack Hits $69.99, and More

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This week saw notable discounts on a few Apple products, including the AirPods Pro 2 and AirTag 4-Pack at Amazon. For accessories, if you’re on the hunt for Apple Watch bands or USB-C charging accessories, we’re also still tracking big deals from Woot and Anker today. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. AirPods Pro 2 What’s the deal? Take $69 off AirPods Pro 2 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here Amazon introduced the first notable discount of the year on the AirPods Pro 2 this week, available for $179.99, down from $249.00. AirTag What’s the deal? Take $29 off AirTag 4-Pack Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here Early in the week, Amazon discounted the AirTag 4-Pack to $69.99, and this all-time low price is still available this weekend. Apple Watch …

Harris hits Trump on abortion in ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast

Harris hits Trump on abortion in ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast

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Vice President Kamala Harris sits for an interview with Alex Cooper on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. Call Her Daddy Vice President Kamala Harris was all business in an interview on the sex-positive “Call Her Daddy” podcast that aired Sunday. Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, spent the bulk of the roughly 40-minute conversation litigating her case against Donald Trump, blasting the Republican nominee’s track record on abortion and women’s rights. “There are now 20 states with Trump abortion bans,” Harris told “Call her Daddy” host Alex Cooper. “This is the same guy that said women should be punished for having abortions.” In 2022, three Supreme Court justices whom Trump nominated during his presidency were part of a majority that overturned Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that for a half-century had said there was a federal right to abortion. The decision allowed individual states to restrict or permit abortions as they saw fit. The “Call Her Daddy” podcast is largely popular with young women, a voter base Harris already polls strongly with. But the …

Kamala Harris Hits L.A. for Star-Studded Fundraiser: ‘Good to Be Home’

Kamala Harris Hits L.A. for Star-Studded Fundraiser: ‘Good to Be Home’

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Kamala Harris‘ presidential campaign rolled into Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, marking her first major fundraiser in the city and bringing along a starry group of supporters. The vice president hosted an afternoon event at the J.W. Marriott in downtown Los Angeles, with a lineup of celebrity speakers and guests that included Stevie Wonder, Sterling K. Brown, Lily Tomlin, Demi Lovato, Keegan-Michael Key and Jessica Alba; Alanis Morissette and Halle Bailey also performed during the fundraiser. Inside the event — press was only allowed in for Harris’ remarks — the presidential candidate took the stage to Beyoncé’s hit song “Freedom,” alongside an announcer declaring, “please welcome our next president of the United States” to a standing ovation from the crowd. “Oh, it’s good to be home,” Harris responded to the applause; though she grew up in Oakland, she has deep ties to Los Angeles, still owning a home in Brentwood with her husband, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. Harris shouted out the longtime support she’s gotten from the city in her long political career, noting, “I …