Before the release of the Meryl Streep–starring film Julie & Julia in 2009, Sarah Lancashire had never heard of Julia Child. “She had no public persona in the U.K. and wasn’t part of my childhood,” said Lancashire, a star of the British stage and of television series such as the crime drama Happy Valley, who is now making her debut to U.S. audiences as one of the most famous American chefs of all time.

The Jan. 6 hearings resumed on Thursday. The hearing came one week after members of the U.S. House Select Committee interviewed Virginia "Ginni" Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, for four hours behind closed doors. Thomas is a proponent of the disproven theory that the 2020 election was fraudulent and was in contact with several Trump surrogates after the former president lost the race. The president of L.A.'s city council has resigned after making racist and homophobic remarks on a leaked recording.

Chloe Familton is a 17-year-old pilot from NSW currently circumnavigating Australia. She’ll become the youngest female to have flown around Australia solo.Chloe Familton is a 17-year-old pilot from NSW currently circumnavigating Australia. She’ll become the youngest female to have flown around Australia solo.Australia newsDisrupting the ‘boys’ club’ of flying, Chloe Familton’s journey will cover 14,100km, stopping at 40 aerodromes over about 19 flying days Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Chloe Familton answers the phone in mid-air.

Rights and freedomPakistan This article is more than 1 year oldPakistan court acquits man who killed sister after parents’ pardonThis article is more than 1 year oldWaseem Azeem acquitted of murdering Qandeel Baloch after his parents pardoned him under Islamic law, lawyer says A Pakistani man sentenced to life in prison in 2019 for strangling his sister, a model on social media, has been acquitted of murder after his parents pardoned him under Islamic law.

Shania Twain is opening up about her serious battle with COVID, an ordeal she referred to as "very scary." In an interview with Britain's Daily Mirror, the 57-year-old singer recalled coming down with a serious case of COVID during the height of the pandemic. At the time, Twain was quarantining in Geneva, Switzerland, where her husband, Frederic Thiebaud, is from. Twain says as her COVID pneumonia got worse, so did her vital signs, forcing her to be airlifted to a nearby hospital.

From left … Parallel Mothers, Aftersun and The Quiet Girl. Illustration: Guardian Design/Sony Pictures Classics/ Sarah Makharine/ CurzonThe No 1 film is a stunning directorial debut, one of the finest cinematic moments of any year – see which other movies you may have missed Read the US Top 50 movies of 2022 More of the best culture of 2022 This list is compiled by the Guardian film team, with all films released in the UK during 2022 in contention.

Johnny Gill is a renowned American singer, songwriter, and actor, widely recognized for his soulful R&B ballads. With a career spanning over four decades, he has captivated audiences with his powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence. As we look ahead to the year 2024, let’s delve into Johnny Gill’s net worth, which is expected to continue its upward trajectory. Additionally, we’ll explore five interesting facts about this talented artist, and conclude with answers to fourteen commonly asked questions about him.

A new report has revealed that LeBron James' age is a source of "constant jokes" amongst his Lakers teammates. “He’s always got energy. He’s the oldest player in the NBA but still acts like he’s 20 every day. Just joking around, having fun. And I think he plays the game the same way, regardless of who he’s playing. And like Rui said, any time Bron has something that pushes him a little further, you see the results like you get tonight.

FilmObituaryNicole StéphaneRenowned for her acting debut, she later struggled to bring Proust to the screenDespite having appeared in several films, and subsequently becoming an enterprising producer, Nicole Stéphane, who has died aged 83, will always be associated with the role of Elisabeth, the semi-incestuous sister, in Jean-Pierre Melville's adaptation of the Jean Cocteau novel, Les Enfants Terribles (also known as The Strange Ones, 1950). Stéphane as the passionate Elisabeth who, in Cocteau's words, is "

Patricia Clarkson is set to portray Lilly Ledbetter, the fair pay pioneer for whom President Obama named a piece of legislation in 2009. The “Sharp Objects” Emmy winner will lead “Lilly,” a new indie feature from director Rachel Feldman.