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Bond girl, 75, opens her Malibu home for emotional night with her rarely-seen 4 children

Bond girl, 75, opens her Malibu home for emotional night with her rarely-seen 4 children

Published by Daniella Wilson

Jane Seymour  offered fans a rare and deeply personal glimpse into her family life this week, sharing a heartwarming video from an unforgettable evening hosted at her breathtaking beachfront Malibu mansion. The former Bond girl, 75, welcomed guests to her stunning oceanfront home for the annual Open Hearts Foundation Gala, transforming the elegant property into a glittering setting filled with candlelight, music and an unmistakable sense of purpose. By her side were her children, making the evening all the more special as the actress celebrated both family and philanthropy in one meaningful moment. Radiant and full of warmth, Jane appeared alongside her four children, Katherine, 44, Sean, 40, and twin sons Kristopher and John, 30, as well as her stepdaughter Jenni, with whom she remains close. The video captured a series of intimate, joy-filled moments, from embraces and laughter to quiet reflections, offering a rare look at the close-knit bond they share. © Getty ImagesJane Seymour poses with her children at The Open Hearts Foundation’s 2019 Open Hearts Gala at SLS Hotel on February 16, …

Victoria Beckham subtly reveals bond with son Cruz Beckham’s girlfriend Jackie Apostel

Victoria Beckham subtly reveals bond with son Cruz Beckham’s girlfriend Jackie Apostel

Published by Daniella Wilson

Victoria Beckham has given a subtle glimpse into her relationship with her son Cruz’s long-term girlfriend, Jackie Apostel. Singer-songwriter Jackie, 30, and Cruz, 21, put on a loved-up display over the weekend in a series of dreamy photos from a tropical getaway – and Victoria responded with the most heartwarming public message for her youngest son’s girlfriend.  Jackie stunned in a backless little black dress with her hair styled straight in a bob while posing with the ocean and palm trees as an idyllic backdrop. Cruz had his arm draped around his girlfriend in one romantic photo from their lavish holiday album, which was inundated with compliments, including two words from her boyfriend’s mum.  “So pretty,” Victoria gushed with several red heart emojis.  Victoria’s bond with Jackie Jackie and Cruz have been romantically linked since mid-2024, and since then, Jackie has joined her boyfriend’s family for several major milestones. Earlier this month, she posed for family photos with the Beckham clan while in Miami to support David Beckham at the opening of the new Inter …

Lana Del Rey Surprise Releases 007 First Light James Bond Theme

Lana Del Rey Surprise Releases 007 First Light James Bond Theme

Published by Sam Flores

At a time when rumours surrounding who will be the next James Bond only continue to intensify, Lana Del Rey fans are simultaneously growing impatient for her follow-up to 2023’s Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. In a benevolent gesture towards both fanbases, the Born To Die singer unveiled a surprise on Thursday in the form of her take on the classic Bond theme. Lana’s new release First Light is actually a companion song to 007 First Light, a new video game based on the iconic MI5 agent, and delivers all the high-octane drama of a classic Bond theme with the Grammy nominee’s distinctive lyrics and vocal delivery. Take a listen to First Light for yourself below: Interestingly, First Light isn’t Lana’s first time recording a theme song for a James Bond project. Back in 2024, Lana disclosed that her song 24, taken from her 2015 album Honeymoon, had actually been written with the then-upcoming James Bond film Spectre in mind. However movie bosses decided at the time to go with …

James Bond casting reveal teased by Amazon as film boss promises new movie “truly worthy of the Bond legacy”

James Bond casting reveal teased by Amazon as film boss promises new movie “truly worthy of the Bond legacy”

Published by Daniella Wilson

It feels like we’ve been waiting just about forever for concrete news on who might be the next actor to play James Bond in the iconic spy franchise – but Amazon MGM Studios head of film Courtenay Valenti has called for patience from fans ahead of the eventual reveal. Valenti made the comments during her presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas last night (Wednesday 15 April), immediately admitting to the audience: “I know you’re all wondering when we’re going to announce who’s playing James Bond.” Per Deadline, she explained that she and her team were “taking the time to do this with care and deep respect”, adding that bringing fans the next chapter of 007 was “the dream of a lifetime” and “a responsibility we don’t take lightly”. But while she had no further news to share on that all-important casting front, she added: “What I can tell you is this: when you pair one of the most beloved franchises in history with a world-class filmmaking team, including the brilliant director Denis Villeneuve, extraordinary producers …

What can 007 First Light learn from the James Bond novels and films?

What can 007 First Light learn from the James Bond novels and films?

Published by Daniella Wilson

Since Casino Royale’s publication in 1953, there has been no shortage of content in the James Bond universe. In addition to Ian Fleming’s 13 novels and 25 official films, there have been over 40 continuation novels set both within the original novel timeframe of the 50s and 60s and in the present day, offering differing takes on the character’s origins. IO Interactive’s 007 First Light tells a fresh origin story for the character in video game format and, refreshingly, offers a take on the character that is away from the film versions. With this new origin story for the most famous of secret agents, let’s look at how the original Fleming series, continuation novels and of course the 60+ year old film series, have approached 007’s beginnings… On the film front, surprisingly little is revealed about Bond’s origins until Daniel Craig’s five films between 2006 and 2021. Casino Royale was the closest the series has come to a full reboot, offering a 007 who had just earned his licence to kill, showing us brief glimpses …

Gemma Arterton Still Doesn’t Understand James Bond Film Quantum Of Solace

Gemma Arterton Still Doesn’t Understand James Bond Film Quantum Of Solace

Published by Sam Flores

Stay updated! Get notifications from HuffPost UK on Google Chrome by clicking the icon to the left of our URL and select ‘allow’ notifications. Gemma Arterton has made a very honest admission about her stint in the James Bond universe. The British actor played MI6 agent Strawberry Fields in 2008’s Quantum Of Solace, which marked Daniel Craig’s second outing as 007. Critical reception for the film was a little on the muted side, with many reviews describing Quantum Of Solace as being a bit confusing – even its leading man once described the project as a “shit-show”. During an interview on Radio X earlier this week, Gemma was asked about her time in the Bond franchise, claiming: “No one understands that film!” When presenter Dominic Byrne pressed her on whether she “understood it while you were making it”, she admitted: “No! No, I didn’t know what was going on!” He then joked that he’d “tried to watch it two or three times”, to which Gemma quipped: “That’s more than I have!” Daniel went on to …

Angela Pleasence, Coronation Street star and daughter of James Bond icon, dies aged 84

Angela Pleasence, Coronation Street star and daughter of James Bond icon, dies aged 84

Published by Daniella Wilson

Long-serving character actor Angela Pleasence – known for roles in Coronation Street, Doctor Who and Happy Valley – has died at the age of 84, her agent has announced. Pleasence was the daughter of fellow actor Donald Pleasence, himself an icon of the screen from roles such as Dr Samuel Loomis in the Halloween franchise and the villainous Blofeld in James Bond flick You Only Live Twice. His daughter followed in his footsteps, with an early screen role being Monica Sutton on the ITV soap Coronation Street, where she appeared in 1968. Soon after, she portrayed Catherine Howard in BAFTA-nominated TV play The Six Wives of Henry VIII. Pleasence went on to dabble in the horror genre, as her father had, landing the lead role in 1974 chiller Symptoms – with one fan on X describing her haunting turn as proof that she was “every bit as talented” as Donald. The father-daughter duo would later share the screen together as Mr Grantly and Mrs Harding in BBC Two’s The Barchester Chronicles, where they appeared alongside …

Sydney Sweeney should be the next James Bond, says director Paul Feig

Sydney Sweeney should be the next James Bond, says director Paul Feig

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This The rumour mill surrounding which actor will take on the role of James Bond has never been stronger. But director Paul Feig has thrown an unlikely name into the ring, as he’s suggested that American actor Sydney Sweeney should play the British secret agent. Ever since Daniel Craig said goodbye to the spy in 2021’s No Time To Die, there has been rampant speculation questioning who will play 007 in the next film. Callum Turner is currently believed to be the frontrunner, with Jacob Elordi, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Cillian Murphy all names that are said to have been thrown into the ring. But speaking in a new interview, Bridesmaids director Feig, who worked with Sweeney, 28, on the thriller The Housemaid, suggested that he would “rather Sydney be the next Bond” than for her to play a Bond girl, as has been rumoured. …

14 Tips For Raising Siblings Who Have A Strong Bond

14 Tips For Raising Siblings Who Have A Strong Bond

Published by Sam Flores

As an only child, I was in for the shock of a lifetime when my children first started properly fighting. Of course, I knew siblings fought – I grew up alongside other kids and watched their close (and sometimes calamitous) sibling relationships with intrigue and longing. But seeing my own kids fight was another experience altogether. There’s the screaming, hair-pulling, throwing things at each other. It’s like someone’s transported WWE straight into my living room. Siblings are going to fight. It’s only natural – I read somewhere that young children fight around 3-4 times per hour, on average. (Whew.) But it got me thinking: as someone who’s new to this sibling business, and who’s watched family estrangement play out in the public eye, are there specific pointers I should be following now to help raise two kids who have a stronger bond in later life? L.J Jones, BACP registered counsellor and author of Become the Parent You Needed, tells me: “Sibling relationships can be some of the longest-lasting in our lives, yet they’re often filled …