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‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ author Sophie Kinsella dies at 55
Sophie Kinsella, the internationally bestselling author best known for her Confessions of a Shopaholic series, has died at the age of 55.
The mother-of-five battled with cancer (glioblastoma) for three years.
Her family confirmed she passed away peacefully, surrounded by her husband and five children.
The obituary put up on her Instagram account read, “We are heartbroken to announce the passing this morning of our beloved Sophie (aka Maddy, aka Mummy).”
“She died peacefully, with her final days filled with her true loves: family and music and warmth and Christmas and joy.”
The statement continued, “We can’t imagine what life will be like without her radiance and love of life.”
“Despite her illness, which she bore with unimaginable courage, Sophie counted herself truly blessed – to have such wonderful family and friends, and to have had the extraordinary success of her writing career.”
“She took nothing for granted and was forever grateful for the love she received. She will be missed so much our hearts are breaking,” the emotional note ended.
Born Madeleine Sophie Wickham, Kinsella’s claim to fame were her Shopaholic novels.
The Secret Dreamworld Of A Shopaholic and Shopaholic Abroad inspired a 2009 film adaptation starring Isa Fisher.
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Rain, strong winds likely in Karachi from April 1
Rain is likely to begin in Karachi from the night of April 1, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) saying the chances of showers will be higher on April 2 as a westerly weather system enters Balochistan via Iran.
The Met Office said there would also remain a possibility of rain in Karachi on April 3, while rainfall in some areas could reach 50mm or more.
It warned that strong winds may also accompany the system, with wind speeds likely to reach 50 kilometres per hour or more.
According to the department, the weather system may continue to affect the country until April 4.
In a fresh advisory issued on Monday, the PMD warned of widespread rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across much of the country from April 1 to 4 as a westerly wave moves into southwestern Balochistan before gradually spreading to nearly all provinces over the following days.
Sindh is expected to be among the last provinces affected, with Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana and several other cities likely to receive rain, thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms from April 2 through April 4.
The Met Office warned of serious secondary hazards during the period, saying windstorms and lightning may damage weak structures, electricity infrastructure, billboards and solar panels, while standing crops in Sindh and other provinces may also be at risk from hail and strong winds.
It added that daytime temperatures are expected to fall noticeably across the country during the spell and advised the public, tourists and travellers to exercise caution and avoid non-essential travel.
The PMD said the weather system is expected to persist beyond April 4 and that an updated advisory would be issued in due course.
All concerned authorities have been directed to remain vigilant and take necessary measures to prevent any untoward situation during the forecast period, the department said.
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Jennifer Lopez bids farewell to ‘Up All Night’ Las Vegas residency in style
Jennifer Lopez bid a stylish farewell to her The JLo Show, also known as Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in Las Vegas.
Performing live at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, the 56-year-old actress and singer took the stage for the last concert of the 2026 Las Vegas residency on Saturday, March 28.
The One The Floor hitmaker marked the end of an exciting chapter by swapping her glitzy stage costumes with an elegant, but equally showgirl-coded look.
Taking to her Instagram on Sunday, March 29, she posted two photos of herself posing in a glam black dress, featuring feathered sleeves and a daring, abs-baring backless cutout.
The Kiss of the Spider Woman actress paired the bold fit with dazzling stud earrings, pulled back her locks in a high bun and completed the look with a glowy makeup.
“Until next time… #TheJLoShowLopez,” she captioned the photos with a sweet and brief farewell message.
A day before her latest glam post, the global pop star penned an emotional note alongside a series of photos capturing highlights from her residency.
“Last show tonight. Full heart. To my band, my crew, my dancers, my background vocalists and every single fan who was part of the most incredible Happy Era, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart,” she expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all the people supporting her. “The best is yet to come,”
For the unversed, Lopez kicked off her residency on December 30, 2025.
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Katherine Schwarzenegger gushes over husband Chris Pratt
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt has paid a sweet tribute to her husband Chris Pratt after the Marvel star spent his time hand-building a wooden dollhouse for their daughters, and she had some thoughts about women who claim they don’t need their husbands.
The author, 36, shared a video on Instagram on Sunday, 29 March showing Pratt, 46, sanding the exterior of the toy house, set to Olivia Dean’s Man I Need.
Her caption left little room for ambiguity.
“I’ll never understand when women say ‘I don’t need my husband’ when I very much in fact do need my husband because who else would build our daughters a doll house?” she wrote, adding: “When you have a golden retriever husband >>>.”
The couple share three children, Lyla, 5, Eloise, 3, and Ford, 1, and Schwarzenegger Pratt has been consistently open about what she values most in her marriage.
Speaking to PEOPLE recently, she highlighted Pratt’s ability to bring humour into difficult moments as one of the things she is most grateful for.
“Even when not funny, someone who can also make you laugh in a really hard time is really important,” she said.
She also said that the foundation of their relationship is a sense of genuine teamwork. “Just knowing that we’re teammates in so much of life, and especially in parenting, which has its ups and downs,” she said.
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