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Brigitte Bardot’s funeral held in France, with hundreds coming out to honor the 1960s silver screen siren
Paris — Brigitte Bardot’s funeral was being held on Wednesday with a private service and a public homage in Saint-Tropez, the French Riviera resort where she lived for more than half a century after retiring from movie stardom at the height of her fame.
The animal rights activist and far-right supporter died on Dec. 28 at the age of 91 at her home in southern France.
President Emmanuel Macron said after her death that France was “mourning a legend.”
She died from cancer after undergoing two operations, her husband, Bernard d’Ormale, said in an interview with Paris Match magazine released Tuesday evening. “She was conscious and concerned about the fate of animals until the very end,” he said.
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Residents and admirers applauded the funeral convoy as the coffin of Bardot, once one of the world’s most photographed women and a defining screen siren of the 1960s, was being carried through the town’s narrow streets.
A service started to the sound of Maria Callas’ “Ave Maria” at the Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption Catholic Church in the presence of Bardot’s husband, son and grandchildren, as well as guests invited by the family and the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the protection of animals.
Hundreds of people gathered in the small town to follow the farewell on large screens set up at the port and on two plazas.
After the church service, Bardot is to be buried “in the strictest privacy” at a cemetery overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, according to the Saint-Tropez town hall.
She had long called Saint-Tropez her refuge from the celebrity that once made her a household name.
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A public homage will take place at a nearby site for admirers of the woman whose image once symbolized France’s postwar liberation and sensuality.
“Brigitte Bardot will forever be associated with Saint-Tropez, of which she was the most dazzling ambassador,” the town hall said last week. “Through her presence, personality and aura, she marked the history of our town.”
Bardot settled decades ago in her seaside villa, La Madrague, and retired from filmmaking in 1973 at age 39, during an international career that spanned more than two dozen films.
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She later emerged as an animal rights activist, founding and sustaining a foundation devoted to the protection of animals.
“Man is an insatiable predator,” Bardot told The Associated Press on her 73rd birthday, in 2007. “I don’t care about my past glory. That means nothing in the face of an animal that suffers, since it has no power, no words to defend itself.”
Her activism earned her compatriots’ respect and, in 1985, she was awarded the Legion of Honor, the nation’s highest recognition.
While she withdrew from the film industry, she remained a highly visible and often controversial public figure through decades of militant animal rights activism and links with far-right politics.
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She will be buried in the so-called marine cemetery, where her parents are also interred.
The cemetery, overlooking the Mediterranean sea, is also the final resting place of several cultural figures, including filmmaker Roger Vadim, Bardot’s first husband, who directed her breakout film “And God Created Woman,” a role that made her a worldwide star.
Bruno Mars has officially kicked off his romantic era, leaving fans guessing if he is hinting at a new possible romance.
In the early hours of Friday, January 9, the 16-time Grammy Award winner sent his fans into a frenzy by dropping his first solo single, I Just Might, in over a decade.
In the lead single of his upcoming album, The Romantic, the 40-year-old seemingly serenaded about a new love.
The lyrics of the newly-released track center on him seeing a captivating woman in a club and the possibility of a new romance.
In the chorus, he sings, “Hey, Mr. DJ, play a song for this pretty little lady. ‘Cause if she dance as good as she look right now, I just might, I just might make her my baby”.
So, does Bruno have a new love in his life? There were rumors in the past year that he had split from longtime girlfriend Jessica Caban after more than a decade together, but that was never confirmed.
While neither he nor his long-time girlfriend Jessica Caban has officially confirmed their current relationship status, the lyrical content of “I Just Might” has fueled speculation among fans that he might be single and exploring a new relationship.
Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Tour dates:
The forthcoming fourth solo album is set for release on February 27, 2026, giving fans a full access into the romantic theme of his new music era.
Following the album release a world tour has already been announced, which will be performed in stadiums.
While Bruno has released hit collabs like “Die With a Smile” with Lady Gaga and “APT” with Blackpink star Rose in recent years, this marks his return to solo music.
It’s a very special day at the Royal Family household as Princess Kate marks her 44th birthday today.
The Princess of Wales is celebrating her big day on Friday, January 9, with private celebrations expected to be underway. Meanwhile, King Charles and Queen Camilla have led the family in wishing the future queen with a very special message.
“Wishing a Happy Birthday to The Princess of Wales!” read a message, accompanied by a stunning picture of Kate from her milestone visit to Colchester Hospital in Essex, England, back in July.
The message, which also included a birthday cake emoji, was shared on the Royal Family’s official Instagram page run by Buckingham Palace.
More wishes are expected to come soon, as it is tradition for the monarch to lead the tributes. Catherine’s husband, Prince William, is expected to make a very personal and heartfelt public wish to Kate as he does every year.
In fact, the Prince of Wales’ wish this year will likely carry extra emotional weight as Kate is celebrating her first cancer-free birthday since announcing her remission in February last year.
As The Pitt marks it return to the TV screens, fans are in to witness their favourite doctors work through hectic hospital shifts following July 4 celebrations.
HBO Max medical drama premiered January 8, 2026, a year after the freshman season aired.
The series which quickly gained critical recognition will have 15 episodes in the new season too, just like the previous one.
The previous season earned multiple Emmy accolades including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Wyle, and Outstanding Drama Series.
The brand-new season is back with emergencies due to ‘fireworks, alcohol-related accidents, bad judgements, celebrations gone awry’ as Wyle hinted to Entertainment Weekly in December 2025.
Ahead of season 2’s first episode aired, announcement came for the next installment of the award-winning drama.
HBO CEO Casey Bloys broke the news during the premiere in Los Angeles, January 7.
The Pitt season 2 release schedule:
Here’s what you need to know about the schedule of the season
In total, there will be 15 episodes with each episode featuring an hour of a 15-hour workday at the hospital.
Every week new episode will air till the finale on April 16.
Jan. 8: Episode 1
Jan. 15: Episode 2
Jan. 22: Episode 3
Jan. 29: Episode 4
Feb. 5: Episode 5
Feb. 12: Episode 6
Feb. 19: Episode 7
Feb. 26: Episode 8
Mar. 5: Episode 9
Mar. 12: Episode 10
Mar. 19: Episode 11
Mar. 26: Episode 12
Apr. 2: Episode 13
Apr. 9: Episode 14
Apr. 16: Episode 15
Fans can stream the episodes on HBO Max where all the 15 episodes of the previous season are also available.
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