English actor, BAFTA/OBOE, Olivier winner known for 12 Years a Slave and stage work
Vogue World has highlighted Italian craftsmanship and global creativity in fashion week events. Gigi Hadid opened Milan Fashion Week’s Vogue World, while Burberry showcased wearability in London and Fendi/Dior campaigns drew cinema-inspired attention. The events feature top models, designers, and performances that connect haute couture with mass-market appeal, setting a tone for the season.
Dame Penelope Keith has died after a battle with cancer. Her career spans stage, The Good Life and To the Manor Born, with a lasting impact on British comedy. Tributes praise her comic genius and decades of work in theatre, television and charity.
A week of streaming releases and new music debuts is highlighted by cross-platform titles, including a Netflix relaunch of a classic, a Peacock original, and new albums from Adam Lambert and Finn Wolfhard. AP reviews frame several releases, while HBO Max debuts The Long Walk ahead of a Stephen King adaptation.
Tomi Adeyemi has shared on TikTok that filming for a Paramount adaptation of her novel was marked by severe distress. She says she left the set “hyperventilating and sobbing,” with witnesses present, and that she has faced ongoing antagonism behind the scenes. The author is not planning to discuss further details publicly.