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Kristen Stewart has opened up about the lasting emotional impact of portraying Princess Diana in the 2021 film Spencer, revealing that the experience continues to stay with her years after production ended. The performance, which earned the actor an Academy Award nomination, explored a difficult period in Diana's life and left a personal impression Stewart says she has not shaken off.

Reflecting on the role, Stewart explained that memories of Diana surface whenever she spends time in places closely linked to the late royal. Speaking to The Telegraph, she said: "I still am. I can't drive around this city, and Paris for that matter, without thinking about her. All the love that poured out of this woman... I can cry about her at any

moment." She described feeling "haunted" by Diana, adding that the emotional response has lingered long after filming concluded.

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As rumors swirl about what will happen when the final four episodes of Bridgerton season four premiere on February 26, the novelist behind the beloved historical romance universe, Julia Quinn, has warned that fans may walk away in mourning.

"I can just say, get your tissues ready, because it's rough," she told US Weekly in an interview published on February 5. "When I visited the set, they were filming scenes, and I saw a scene that was—at the same time incredibly joyful and just heart-wrenching—so, yeah, you're going to need tissues for part 2."

In the second trailer, Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell) wears a black gown instead of her usual pastels. As for who the Mayfair elites might say goodbye to before season four ends, the books may point to an unlucky character.

Dodd teases the "tornado" that comes into Francesca's life with Michaela's return.

To Sir Phillip, With Love, which follows Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie) and Phillip Crane (Chris Fulton), begins with the death of his wife, Marina Crane (Ruby Barker). But she is not the only Bridgerton whose love story revolves around grief.

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OpenAI chief Sam Altman has been mocked after launching a lengthy public attack on rival chatbot maker Anthropic over the latter’s planned Super Bowl adverts. Anthropic intends to use its spots to criticise the introduction of ads in ChatGPT, calling the change a “betrayal.” In a 420-word post on X, Altman fired back, accusing Anthropic of being “dishonest” and “deceptive” and even charging the company with using “doublespeak.”

But commenters on social media have turned the accusation back on Altman, with some likening his post to "the digital equivalent of a toddler throwing a tantrum".

“Looks like a nerve was well and truly hit," said one person, while another called his post "hypocritical".

"The reason Anthropic's satirical ads went viral is precisely because public trust in you and OpenAI has already hit rock bottom over the past few months," reads one prominent comment.

Altman also took issue with Anthropic's decision to run the videos during the Super Bowl on 8 February.

"I guess it's on brand for Anthropic doublespeak to use a deceptive ad to critique theoretical deceptive ads that aren't real, but a Super Bowl ad is not where I would expect it," he wrote. He justified the introduction of adverts by saying it was because OpenAI was committed to "free access" and "agency" for ChatGPT users.

"Anthropic serves an expensive product to rich people," he said, and argued his company sought to "bring AI to billions of people who can't pay for subscriptions".

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Luke Combs puts his family first.

The country star announced one day before his scheduled performance at the Madden Bowl in San Francisco that he is withdrawing from the 2026 Super Bowl pre-party, which will be held in Santa Clara, California, prior to the big game on February 8.

"I'm sorry we missed you at Madden Bowl," he wrote on his Instagram Story on February 5, "but family always comes first. Have a great time!"

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Lady Gaga is encouraging compassion and empathy at a time she believes many people are struggling.

The 39 year old Grammy winner recently recorded a cover of Mister Rogers' iconic theme song, "Won't You Be My Neighbor?", for a Rocket and Redfin commercial set to air during Super Bowl LX. In an email interview with PEOPLE, Gaga shared that the message behind the song feels especially meaningful right now.

The theme from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood brings back some of her earliest childhood memories. Gaga recalled watching the show as a young girl and feeling comforted by Fred Rogers' presence. She said he had a rare ability to make people feel worthy simply by being themselves, adding that this sense of unconditional acceptance left a lasting impression on her.

When Rocket, Redfin and Fred Rogers Productions approached her about reimagining the song, Gaga said she felt deeply honored. She explained that Rogers stood for kindness and inclusion during a time when those values were not always widely embraced. According to Gaga, that message has only become more relevant as the world faces growing uncertainty and division.

She approached the recording with care, aiming to balance hope with honesty. Working alongside Alex Smith and Benjamin Rice at Shangri La Studios in Los Angeles, Gaga focused on keeping the arrangement simple while reflecting the emotional weight of the current moment. She said she wanted her delivery to feel sincere and optimistic, while still acknowledging the tension many people are feeling.

Gaga noted that the central question of the song remains powerful: will you show up for the people around you? She believes it is something everyone should reflect on right now.

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Jelly Roll's recent Grammy wins are set to have an impact beyond the awards stage. Following his success at the 2026 Grammy Awards, the country artist plans to donate one of his trophies to a Nashville juvenile detention center, according to his wife, Bunnie Xo.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight on Sunday, Feb. 1, Bunnie shared that one of Jelly Roll's gramophones will be placed at the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center. "I know he's gonna give one to the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center in Nashville to give them a little inspiration and let them, you know, have a Grammy to themselves," she said. Reacting to her husband's decision, she added, "That is my husband. That's what he does."

Jelly Roll won three awards at the ceremony, including Best Country Duo/Group Performance for "Amen" with Shaboozey, Best Contemporary Country Album for Beautifully Broken, and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for "Hard Fought Hallelujah" with Brandon Lake. Bunnie joked that she intended to claim one of the trophies herself, saying, "I'm getting one for sure because I feel like I earned it. Teamwork makes the dream work, baby."

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Paul Mescal would rather not be just a click away.

Indeed, the 30-year-old admitted that after his breakout performance in 2020's Normal People, he simply couldn't stay active on social media.

"I had it when Normal People first started, and I remember thinking, 'Oh, if I keep it past this point, I'm fucked. In a recent interview with British GQ, he stated, "Then it's with me forever, and I'll be posting trailers and stuff. "It's so hard to avoid being watched and commented about."

"They might not even know your fucking work," according to him. "And they'll be like, 'Your fucking nose is too big.'"

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Bill Gates is again addressing his past association with Jeffrey Epstein.

In an interview with 9 News Australia published Wednesday, Feb. 4, the Microsoft co-founder, 70, said he regrets spending time with the disgraced financier following the release of new documents tied to Epstein.

Speaking with political editor Charles Croucher, Gates pushed back on claims raised in draft emails Epstein wrote to himself, which suggested misconduct involving women and drugs. Gates said the email was never sent and described its contents as false.

"Apparently, Jeffrey wrote an email to himself," Gates said. "That email was never sent. The email is false. Every minute I spent with him, I regret, and I apologize that I did that."

Gates said he first met Epstein in 2011, years after Epstein had pleaded guilty to sex crimes, and that their interactions were limited to dinners and conversations about philanthropy. He said Epstein claimed he could connect wealthy donors to global health causes, but Gates called the effort a "dead end."