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Queen Elizabeth II is questioned over her blind spot for Andrew
The defamed former Prince, who has been accused of sexually abusing late Virginia Giuffre during her teens, was fiercely protected by his mother.
Church of England vicar, Stephen Kuhrt, asked whether Her Majesty had a blind spot for the son.
He wrote: “Three years on from the death of Queen Elizabeth II, much of the admiration for her strong sense of duty continues.
“Fairness demands, however, that Elizabeth II receive an equal scrutiny to others in positions of responsibility.
“Is it really credible that she was entirely ignorant of the activities and certainly the associations of the son to whom she was so close?
“If not, was her non-action on behalf of the vulnerable compatible with the role of someone so publicly pledged (‘whether my life be long or short’) to the service of her people?
“Should we accept the excuse that she had a blind-spot towards the ‘weaknesses’ of her supposed favourite child?” he noted.
Mickey Lee, a former “Big Brother” houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday. She was 35.
“With profound sadness, the family of Mickey Lee announces her transition on Christmas in the early evening,” the statement posted to Lee’s official Instagram account said. Her family said Lee “captured the hearts of audiences nationwide” during her appearance on “Big Brother” and will be remembered for the joy she brought to fans and loved ones.
Earlier this month, Lee’s family and supporters launched a GoFundMe campaign after she suffered a series of cardiac arrests tied to complications from the flu. At the time, the fundraiser said Lee was in the intensive care unit in critical but stable condition, surrounded by loved ones and medical professionals.
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The fundraising page described the situation as a sudden health crisis that placed significant emotional and financial strain on Lee and her family, citing mounting hospital and ongoing care costs.
Lee became one of the most talked-about contestants on “Big Brother” Season 27, where viewers connected with her authenticity, strength, and competitive spirit. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, but living in Atlanta, she was known outside the show as an event curator and creative professional.
Lee’s family said she formed genuine connections both on and off screen and left a lasting impression on fans and fellow cast members alike.
“She will be remembered for the joy she brought into the lives of so many,” the family wrote.
No additional details about her death were released.
Nicholas Cage and Christian Bale transform into NFL icons in the first look of the upcoming Madden movie.
Amazon MGM Studios dropped the first teaser for Madden on Christmas Day, giving fans their first look at Cage as iconic coach, broadcaster, and video game namesake John Madden. The biopic, directed by David O. Russell, traces Madden’s unlikely rise from modest beginnings to Super Bowl glory and pop culture immortality.
The teaser offers a brief but striking glimpse of Cage, transformed into a boxy, larger-than-life version of Madden. It hints at the film’s scope, which spans his championship-winning run with the Oakland Raiders, his influential broadcasting career, and his unexpected second act as the face of the Madden NFL video game franchise. The outlet previously reported that the movie leans heavily into the origin story of the game, now one of the most successful sports franchises of all time.
Oscar-winning actor Christian Bale stars opposite Cage as Raiders owner Al Davis.
The cast also includes John Mulaney as Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins, Kathryn Hahn as Virginia Madden, Sienna Miller as Carol Davis, and Shane Gillis in an undisclosed role.
Madden is written and directed by Russell, known for The Fighter, American Hustle, and Silver Linings Playbook, with Cambron Clark credited for an earlier draft of the script.
While a theatrical release has not been confirmed, the teaser reveals Madden is set to premiere Thanksgiving 2026.
Noah Schnapp opened up about crying during a particular scene in Stranger Things volume 2.
The young actor revealed to People that he broke down in tears when he first read the script for Will Byers’ pivotal scene in the series.
“I was nervous,” Schnapp admitted, explaining that the storyline carried immense personal significance and responsibility.
“I was like, ‘How are they going to write that?’ But I read it, and I just cried reading it, and I was like, ‘This is perfect. They did it.’ There’s no notes.”
The scene which explores Will’s struggles with identity and belonging has been widely praised by fans for its sensitivity and authenticity.
“I would say I was a little nervous about everyone individually standing up, and I was like, ‘Is that going to be weird?’ But then, in the moment, everything just [felt] so real and it felt so just natural, and it worked,” he shared referencing the scene where Will’s brother and his friends all stand up to embrace him.
Schnapp also confessed that he liked that the scene “wasn’t just a sob fest.”
“He was happy through the beginning of it, kind of reliving those memories. And it makes it hit harder, almost,” he continued.
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