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Josephine Bonaparte was a woman with strength, elegance, and an unknowable nature that proved an irresistible combination for the French emperor Napoleon. In researching the role for Ridley Scott’s historical epic Napoleon, Vanessa Kirby discovered that behind this allure lay an unrelenting drive to survive, and, using that as a basis, she found a foothold: a way to show how this “internally mysterious” woman weathered a tempestuous relationship and its constantly shifting power dynamic. Although Josephine would ultimately fall from favor, due to her inability to produce an heir, Kirby notes that her integrity prevailed, in spite of the unbearable pressures she faced.

Christmas is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time for families to snuggle up and enjoy some festive films.This year, there are loads of great movies on TV and streaming platforms that are perfect for kids or the inner child in you. Disney+, Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime Video have a fantastic selection of animated hits and Christmas classics that are rated U or PG so, parents can relax knowing their little ones are watching suitable content, reports TV critic for The Mirror. Plus, you can take advantage of money-saving deals or even watch some films for free with Amazon's 30-day free trial or Apple TV+'s seven-day free trial.

EXCLUSIVE: Neon Noir‘s latest feature, Brute 1976, will pay homage to horror classics The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Hills Have Eyes.

Soap star Martine McCutcheon reminisced on the night she first met her husband as they celebrated a special milestone.

seasonal classic “A Christmas Story” has its marathon on TNT and TBS. For 24 hours straight on Christmas Day, the networks will air and re-air and re-air “A Christmas Story.” The tradition has been around since 1997, a source from the network told The Post. The source said that the annual tradition “showcases the power of nostalgia.” The 1983 movie, directed by Bob Clark and based on Jean Shepherd’s 1966 book “In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash,” follows Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley, now 52, who also appeared as one of the elves in another seasonal classic, “Elf”), a boy who wants a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle for Christmas — but everyone from his mom to a department store Santa Claus warns him, “You’ll shoot your eye out!” Sure enough, he does have an eye-related mishap after getting the rifle for Christmas, but as an adult, he reflects that it was the best present he ever got.Other vignettes in the movie follow his dad, or “the Old Man,” played by Darren McGavin, who died in 2006 at age 83.

They may be traditional options when it comes to festive desserts, but Christmas puddings and mince pies aren’t everybody’s cup of tea. So, if you’re looking for something a little different this Christmas, whether for the day itself or for some extended celebrations, you can’t go wrong with this Black Forest mess recipe. Combining refreshing Black Forest fruits with delicious brownie bites and meringue pieces, the recipe is bursting with flavour in every mouthful.

The Vampire Diaries spawned a super popular, fan-favorite franchise of shows on The CW!

Married At First Sight UK star JJ Slater has been rushed to hospital.The reality star took to his Instagram stories on Wednesday, 20 December, to share a snap of himself on a hospital bed, hooked up to heart monitors. Despite the situation, JJ managed a smile, and he wrote over the picture: "Happy Wednesday," before reassuring his fans: "I'm ok BTW". JJ was one of the stars of the 2023 series of Married At First Sight, where he was originally married to Bianca Petronzi, before pursuing a connection with Ella Morgan.

Caroline Brew editor Teo Yoo (“Past Lives,” “Love to Hate You”) has been cast as a series regular in Season 2 of Netflix‘s “The Recruit.” He will play a highly skilled South Korean NIS agent “with a subversive sense of humor and willing to go to any lengths to protect those he cares about,” according to the release. Per the official logline, Season 2 of “The Recruit” finds Noah Centineo‘s CIA lawyer, Owen Hendricks, “pulled into a life-threatening espionage situation in South Korea, only to realize that the bigger threat just might be coming from inside the Agency.” Yoo was recently nominated for the best lead performance Independent Spirit Award via his role in Celine Song’s “Past Lives,” starring opposite Greta Lee.

Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney took her eight year old son Jaxon on a special trip away to Lapland ahead of Christmas, and the pair enjoyed a magical time in the snowy depths of Finland. The 52 year old star, who is currently training ahead of the launch of the new series of Dancing On Ice in January, shared an array of snaps of her mum-and-son adventure. The pair embarked on some incredible trips, with husky-sledding among them, and even managed to see the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights, to top it all off.

We normally have to wait until Boxing Day before the Christmas sales hit, but Ted Baker is treating shoppers to some serious bargains now ahead of Christmas, with a massive 50% off loads of items online. If you're still looking for that perfect outfit to wear on Christmas Day or New Year's Eve then Ted Baker is the place to head to, with huge savings to be found on dresses, coats, shoes and accessories. Ted Baker is known for its pretty prints, flattering dresses and luxe tailoring, and is a favourite brand with celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Ashley Roberts and Holly Willoughby, who often wore Ted Baker designs when she presented ITV's This Morning.

With Christmas just around the corner, Gemma Collins is said to be full of “hope and joy” at the prospect of becoming a mother in 2024. The TV personality recently shared that she is starting her fertility journey, and feels that now is the “perfect time” to welcome a little one, a source tells OK! . “Gemma has been trying to become a mother for so long and it’s the perfect time, she’s so excited for Christmas and is hoping for a miracle and a little one for the new year,” claims the source.

Pretty Little Liars kept fans on the edge of their seats for as long as it was on air. It also introduced viewers to a talented group of young stars who have each carved out their own paths in Hollywood.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic Zack Snyder is a pop-fantasy filmmaker who now has a fanboy cult around him. In the two decades since he made his feature directorial debut with the grainy unsettling 2004 reboot of “Dawn of the Dead,” Snyder’s flamboyant fusion of visual wizardry, technological fixation, and kick-ass spirit has made him, at least in some quarters (read: the Comic-Con and video-game demo), a creative hero for the Age of Escapism. Fans who grew up feasting on such Snyder extravaganzas as “300,” “Watchmen,” and “Sucker Punch” then saw his much-ballyhooed entrée into the DC comic-book sphere marked by ambitious but maligned misfires.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer and judge Shirley Ballas has revealed which of the remaining Strictly stars "isn't leaving without the trophy". Speaking about Ellie Leach and Vito, who are the only couple to have not faced the dance off in the 2023 series, Shirley said on Strictly It Takes Two that she should title Ellie as 'Miss Consistency'.The judge said: "I feel like I should title her Miss Consistency, so she is consistent from day one, when she started off and was uncomfortable with the moves, I think between the two of them, Vito found the right choreography for this young lady.

BBC EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy took to Instagram to show off her lavish Christmas decorations as she prepares to celebrate the festive season - joining a host of other festive celebrities.The actress, who often updates her fans on social media, shared a few snaps of the stunning decorations which surrounded the grand front door of her home.The decorations included a huge silver and gold wreath which ran along her door frame, with two circular wreaths placed in the middle. Captioning the post, Natalie wrote: "Just wanted to say a big thank you to Hayley @thedoordisplaycompany for another beautiful door.

If there’s one thing we can always count on Kate Middleton for, it's timeless, chic outfit inspiration.The Princess of Wales never misses when it comes to her style, and her recent all-white ensemble is the perfect way to create an elegant winter-inspired look. Since taking the position of the Princess of Wales, Kate’s style has undergone something of an evolution, and this year she’s been forgoing her usual midi skirts and coat dresses in favour of tailored suits, often in bold colours.

A reality TV star has spent almost two months behind bars after she was charged with being involved in an international drug supply and money-laundering syndicate.Marjorie Griffiths went from appearing on television in the most recent season of “The Bachelor” to appearing in court after she was arrested for drug supply and money laundering.The 26-year-old was woken by heavily armed specialist police officers and arrested during a dawn raid on her home in Umina Beach, Australia, on October 26.She has been charged with supplying 2.2 pounds of cocaine to an undercover police operative on March 7 before supplying 2.2 pounds of MDMA to an unknown person in June.The cleaning company employee is also accused of knowingly dealing with hundreds of thousands of dollars which were the proceeds of a crime.Police allege she was a major player in a criminal network that supplied large quantities of drugs before laundering the earnings of the illicit drug sales through an international syndicate.On Wednesday, her lawyer James Lang argued there was no evidence his client knew what she was transporting when she allegedly followed directions to collect bags and boxes.He claimed there was “no evidence” Griffiths knew who she was meeting with or why on the seven occasions she allegedly supplied drugs or laundered cash.“(The crown has) surveillance evidence that is consistent with a circumstantial case … that Ms Griffiths has taken packages, either in the form of a box or a bag, that variously contained either a prohibited drug … or cash,” Lang said.At its highest, he said the police case painted Griffiths as merely “a courier” who was “serving a function of someone who’s of a much higher criminality.”Crown prosecutor Jade Pearson said the

EXCLUSIVE: Judy Greer (White House Plumbers) and Pete Holmes (Crashing) have entered production in Winnipeg on The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, an inspirational comedy that The Chosen’s Dallas Jenkins is helming for Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company.

Gogglebox Australia star Isabelle Silbery has welcomed her first child with husband Alex Richards.The Aussie social commentator shared the incredible news to her 51,000 followers on Instagram this weekend, announcing that she's had a baby girl.The 38-year-old also revealed her newborn's name telling her fans that the birth was "grounding and empowering." Posting in an adorable picture taken shortly after the birth, Isabella captioned the announcement: "RUBY EMILY RICHARDS. "The female body is truly incredible.