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Anna Faris says she tries to ‘challenge’ her religious, pro-life son she shares with ex Chris Pratt

Anna Faris says she tries to ‘challenge’ her religious, pro-life son she shares with ex Chris Pratt

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Anna Faris has opened up about the difficult conversations she has with her 14-year-old son, Jack — whom she shares with her ex, Chris Pratt — about religion. Jurassic World star Pratt, 47, is among the few Hollywood A-listers who have spoken openly about their Christian faith. He and Faris, 49, married in 2009 and welcomed Jack in 2012 before divorcing in 2017. “[Jack] is religious. I didn’t grow up with religion. He’s asked me to accept Jesus Christ [as my savior],” Faris said of her son on Chelsea Handler’s Dear Chelsea podcast this week. “And I told him I would do anything for him, including this, but it’s going to take a whole lot of long conversations.” Faris described Jack as “solid as …

Barack Obama launches new podcast about books that have shaped him. How many have you read?

Barack Obama launches new podcast about books that have shaped him. How many have you read?

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Barack Obama is set to host a new podcast about six books that he says have shaped his worldview, including works by Toni Morrison, James Baldwin, and British spy novelist John le Carré. A Great Book with Barack Obama will launch exclusively on Audible on 24 September, with the former US president discussing one of his chosen titles in each of the six episodes alongside a guest. The guests are yet to be announced. The series is a collaboration between Audible and Higher Ground, the media company founded by Obama and his wife Michelle. The books Obama has chosen are The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin, Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison, All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy, Gilead by Marilynne Robinson, All the King’s Men by Robert Penn Warren, and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carré. …

9/11 Families Don’t Want Mamdani Participating In Memorial Ceremony

9/11 Families Don’t Want Mamdani Participating In Memorial Ceremony

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, a coalition of victims’ families don’t want New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani anywhere near the ceremony marking the anniversary at Ground Zero.  A Change.org petition urging Mamdani to stay away from the September 11 memorial has collected more than 66,000 signatures in under three weeks and organizers say the mayor’s own history of rhetoric and associations makes his presence at the site an insult to the dead. “This anniversary is one of remembrance grounded in shared American values: respect for the victims, recognition of the gravity of the attacks, and a clear rejection of the ideologies that contributed to such violence. For many families and community members, participation in these ceremonies carries an implicit expectation that those present uphold and affirm these principles without ambiguity,” the petition reads. “Concerns have been raised about Mr. Mamdani’s public positions, associations, and responses to rhetoric that many perceive as hostile to these shared values.” The petition’s organizers describe the anniversary as a day to honor the dead and reject the …

Tributes paid to Lindsey Graham at US Capitol ceremony | Government

Tributes paid to Lindsey Graham at US Capitol ceremony | Government

NewsFeed Hundreds of officials gathered in the Capitol Rotunda to honour late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. His flag‑draped casket was carried in by an armed forces team in recognition of his military service, as Senate leaders hailed him as a towering figure. Published On 28 Jul 202628 Jul 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Source link

When is the Commonwealth Games? Start time and how to watch opening ceremony today

When is the Commonwealth Games? Start time and how to watch opening ceremony today

The Commonwealth Games are back for another edition, as the some of the world’s top athletes converge on Glasgow. For those unaware, it is a multi-sport, Olympic-style event for members of the Commonwealth of Nations – the vast majority being former territories of the old British empire. Like the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games happen every four years, with the last being held in Birmingham in 2022. This time around, they take place in Glasgow, the biggest city in Scotland, with 74 teams taking part in the fourth Games to be held in Scotland. It will be the first Commonwealth Games since Queen Elizabeth II’s death in 2022, and the first with Ugandan Donald Rukare at the helm of the Commonwealth Games Federation. When is the Commonwealth Games 2026? This year’s event begins today, Thursday, July 23, with the opening ceremony at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow. It will span a week and a half, closing on Sunday, August 2. Record breaker: Josh Kerr Getty When is the Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony? The ceremony …

Melanie C glows in first look at wedding to Chris Dingwall as Spice Girls bandmates attend ceremony

Melanie C glows in first look at wedding to Chris Dingwall as Spice Girls bandmates attend ceremony

Melanie Chisholm has tied the knot with Chris Dingwall after three years of dating, with the singer-songwriter’s bandmates from Spice Girls being in attendance at the ceremony in Cumbria. The couple got together in 2023, and wed in a ceremony that was held at The Country House Cumbria. Spice Girls members Emma Bunton, Geri Horner and Melanie Brown were all there, though Victoria Beckham was absent – but did design her former bandmate’s stunning wedding dress. Chisholm, affectionately known as Mel C or Sporty Spice, is rumoured to be moving Down Under following the ceremony. Dingwall, a model and actor, is Australian, while the singer also works on The Voice Australia. Related: Best streaming services UK 2026 – including Disney Plus, Netflix, iPlayer and Apple TV This is Chisholm’s first marriage, though she was in a decade-long relationship with Thomas Starr until 2012. She was in a romance with Joe Marshall for seven years until 2022, and has a daughter from her relationship with Starr. Beckham, known as Posh Spice, was reportedly absent due to …

World Cup 2026 final: Closing ceremony and half-time show – what to know | World Cup 2026 News

World Cup 2026 final: Closing ceremony and half-time show – what to know | World Cup 2026 News

The 2026 World Cup final will feature two live performances: one before kickoff and another at half-time. The match will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, July 19, with some of the world’s biggest musicians taking the stage as part of the celebrations. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list Here is what to know: When is the World Cup 2026 final? The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will take place on Sunday, July 19. Kickoff is scheduled for 3pm local time in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which is 19:00 GMT. The match will be played at MetLife Stadium, home of the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets. During the tournament, the venue has been temporarily renamed New York-New Jersey Stadium. The multipurpose stadium can hold up to 82,500 spectators for football matches. It also hosted the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final and both semifinals. What time does the World Cup closing ceremony start? The World Cup closing ceremony will begin at 1:30pm local time …

Mel C wedding: Victoria Beckham ‘sends special gift’ after missing ceremony for England World Cup match

Mel C wedding: Victoria Beckham ‘sends special gift’ after missing ceremony for England World Cup match

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Four years ago, Mel C was feeling like she “never wanted to meet anyone ever again” after splitting from her ex – but she has now reportedly married her model boyfriend, who spiced up her life after they met on a dating app. On Saturday (18 July), Melanie Chisholm, known by her Spice Girls moniker Sporty Spice, is believed to have walked down the aisle with Chris Dingwall at The Country House in Castle Carrock, Cumbria. Chisholm’s former Spice Girls bandmates Emma Bunton, Melanie “Mel B” Brown and Geri Halliwell-Horner were spotted arriving at the location on Saturday afternoon. Mel C met new love on dating app Raya (Getty Images) Despite being invited, Victoria Beckham was unable to attend due to being in the …