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Lily Ford

Lily Ford is THR’s U.K. Reporter, covering breaking news, features, award shows, premieres and the like from across the pond in London. She came to THR from ITV News as a multimedia producer and before that, PA Media, on their social media desk. Lily graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Theology from the University of Cambridge and a year later, earned a master's in Broadcast Journalism from Cardiff University.

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Lynn Ban, Star of Netflix’s ‘Bling Empire’ and Jewelry Designer, Dies at 51

Rihanna is among those paying tribute after Ban suffered a brain bleed while skiing in Aspen late December.

Prince Harry Settles Privacy Case as Murdoch’s ‘The Sun’ Owner Offers Him “Unequivocal Apology”

NGN also apologized to the Duke for the impact on him of the "extensive coverage and serious intrusion into his private life as well as the private life of Diana, Princess of Wales."

Chinese App RedNote Becomes the New Home for “TikTok Refugees,” but Will the Exodus Prove Permanent?

As Xiaohongshu — known as RedNote or Red in English — surged to the top of the App Store downloads list this week, users in both China and the U.S. celebrated an unprecedented cross-cultural exchange: "Seeing people actually sharing their lives directly to each other is just beautiful.”

Netflix’s Next Harlan Coben Series ‘Run Away’ Casts James Nesbitt, Minnie Driver, Alfred Enoch

Following the success of Coben adaptations 'Fool Me Once' and 'Missing You,' the streamer's next show is in the works with filming beginning this month.

Chappell Roan: “I’d Be More Successful If I Was OK Wearing a Muzzle”

"If I were to override more of my basic instincts, I would be bigger. I would be way bigger…. And I would still be on tour right now," the pop star said about being dubbed a diva in the music industry.

How Director Rich Peppiatt Reinvented an Entire Film Genre With ‘Kneecap’

Off the back of six BAFTA nominations, the helmer discusses the determination that drove him to make one of the riskiest, buzziest and most audacious indie films of the year: "One way or another, I was going to make this film."

London Mayor Under Investigation After Accepting Free Taylor Swift Tickets

Sadiq Khan reportedly accepted £3000 (around $3,600) worth of Swift gig tickets when she was in London on her Eras Tour last August.

Apple’s ‘The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin’ Axes Season 2 Production

The news follows a report by British tabloid The Sun that titular star Noel Fielding pulled out three-quarters of the way through the shoot.

Dancing Through 2024: BAFTA Lauds Most Musical (Or Music-Inspired) List of Films Ever

'Wicked' (7), 'A Complete Unknown' (6), and 'Emilia Pérez' (11) all scored BAFTA Film Awards nominations on Wednesday.

Daniel Craig Shut Out of BAFTA’s Lead Actor Race as Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Queer’ Earns No Nominations

The star was nominated for Golden Globe, Critics' Choice and SAG awards, though has been what many would call snubbed by the British Academy in his native U.K.

Rich Peppiatt Makes BAFTA History as Most Nominated Debut Director Ever With ‘Kneecap’

Rich Peppiatt's Irish hip-hop biopic on the Belfast-based trio — boasting Michael Fassbender among its ensemble — scored six nominations on Wednesday.

BAFTA Blesses ‘Conclave’ With 12 Film Awards Nominations, One Ahead of ‘Emilia Pérez’

The British Academy revealed all of the contenders for its 2025 honors in London.