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The Edward Scissorhands actor went on to explain how his mother Betty Sue Depp, who passed away in 2016, “liked to escape from reality from time to time and learnt how to live in a miserable state.” “So, I’m not surprised,” he continued, “I allowed myself to experience something—in some little psychological sphere—to help understand what it was like between my parents. I had to understand how my father dealt with it. So, it would be dumb for me to carry any bitterness.” He added, “Eternal hatred? You want to put curses on someone? No. I know who I am,…

Kelsey Parker is experiencing a devastating loss. Six months after announcing that she and Will Lindsay were expecting their first baby together, the widow of The Wanted’s Tom Parker—who died of brain cancer in 2022—shared that she and Will lost their baby boy Phoenix Parker-Lindsay. The podcast host—who welcomed Aurelia, 5, and Bodhi, 4, with Tom—posted a poem to Instagram June 22 captioned, “Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, you will forever be loved.” “The world grew quiet as you arrived, So loved, so longed for, yet not alive. Our precious boy, our angel light, Born with wings, took silent flight.” the poem started. “We named you…

India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are often referred to as the backbone of the country’s economy. With over 30% contribution to the GDP, 40% of exports, and employing over 120 million people, MSMEs play a vital role in shaping Atmanirbhar Bharat. Yet, a persistent credit gap continues to hinder their growth.Speaking on Day 1 of YourStory’s weeklong event MSME Sparks, Shachindra Nath, Founder and Managing Director of U GRO Capital, outlined both the evolution and the challenges in MSME credit access along with the opportunities that the next decade holds.A $1 trillion credit gap: Who’s left out?India’s MSME…

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival recently unveiled a sharpened Central-European co-production focus for its rebranded KVIFF Central Stage showcase. On Monday, the fest unveiled the 14 projects from eight different countries of Central Europe that will be featured at its 59th edition next month. The movie projects seeking co-production and financing opportunities, sales, distribution or festival premieres come from “established filmmakers with extensive festival pedigrees,” including Iran’s Nader Saeivar (The Witness), who will be presenting a project that he co-wrote with Cannes Palme d’Or 2025 winner Jafar Panahi (It Was Just an Accident) who is also editing it, an adaptation of Austrian author…

Shonda Rhimes will receive the inaugural Edinburgh Fellowship, awarded by the Edinburgh TV Festival, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Presented by Screen Scotland, the annual event for the television industry has invited “the internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning writer, producer, and author, and creator of iconic TV shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, Private Practice, Inventing Anna, Queen Charlotte and executive producer of Bridgerton, How to Get Away with Murder and The Residence,” as its guest of honor for the 2025 edition. “To mark this significant milestone, the festival is launching the ‘Edinburgh Fellowship’ which honors an individual whose work has had significant cultural and creative impact and recognizes their…

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After more than a decade-long hiatus from the big screen, Shane Meadows is making a return to cinema with a new film, Chork. Penned by Adolescence writer Jack Thorne and set along the east coast of England, Chork follows 15-year-old Kit and 11-year-old Ani as they leave their foster home and trek across the coastline in hopes of a brighter future. With the police in pursuit and a national search underway, Kit must use all her determination and wits to protect Ani and fulfil their mission. Cast by Meadows’ frequent collaborator, Shaheen Baig (Adolescence, Hot Milk) the two have secured…

Vaidam Health, a medical tourism platform based in India, has acquired MediJourney, a digital-first healthcare facilitation startup previously incubated by Ferns N Petals (FNP). The all-cash transaction aims to expand Vaidam’s global presence and enhance its digital infrastructure for cross-border healthcare services.The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.MediJourney, launched in 2024, operates a technology-enabled platform that connects international patients with healthcare providers. Its acquisition is expected to support Vaidam’s plans to improve patient experience through digital tools and increase its engagement in key overseas markets.”This acquisition reflects our intent to expand our reach and improve service delivery for…

Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Once upon a time, I squeezed my feet into sky-high heels and trendy-but-torturous shoes—all in the name of looking cute. The result? Limping home, begging my feet for forgiveness. But now that I’m older, wiser, and still extremely cool (with great skin, thank you very much), I’ve cracked the code: Comfortable shoes are essential—and guess what? They can also be stylish and majorly discounted during Amazon’s early Prime Day sale. To save you time (and foot pain),…

Global talent, entertainment, sports and advisory company United Talent Agency (UTA) has appointed partner Darnell Strom as its head of UTA’s U.K. office in London. The executive has experience in politics, including past work with Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. At UTA, he has been a key player for its global strategy and has worked across business areas, representing such clients as Malala Yousafzai, Michaela Coel, Grace Wales Bonner, Jonathan Anderson, i-D Magazine, BBC/HBO hit Industry creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, Jon Batiste, Karlie Kloss, Jose Andres, Whitney Wolfe Herd, and Alexis Ohanian. Moving from L.A. to London,…