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Protesters challenged King Charles and Prince William over Prince Andrew outside Westminster Abbey.
What happened: Republic activists gathered across from the Commonwealth Day service, holding bright yellow signs asking, “What did you know?” and calling for the monarchy’s abolition.
Campaigners’ demand: Campaigners say Charles and William should answer questions about Andrew’s Epstein-linked scandal and are renewing calls for a formal inquiry into the monarchy’s handling of it.
What viewers missed: BBC coverage focused tightly on royal arrivals and ceremony shots, while chants and boos heard in unedited online clips were largely absent from the broadcast.
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Hugh Jackman serenaded Rupert Murdoch at the media mogul’s 95th birthday party.
At the party: Jackman reportedly performed show tunes and standards at Murdoch’s lavish New York celebration, while Donald Trump sent a video tribute and elite guests looked on.
Why it stands out: The guest list reportedly included major political, media and entertainment figures, underlining Murdoch’s continued pull across powerful circles.
Why some are uneasy: Murdoch remains one of the most controversial figures in global media, and the event highlights how easily celebrity culture still mixes with immense political and corporate influence.
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Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh has revived the debunked claim that Queen Charlotte was Black.
What she said: Andoh argued that Queen Charlotte was not fictionalised as a woman of colour and urged people to study the history.
What historians say: Scholars have long disputed that theory, arguing the supposed African ancestry claim rests on a distant genealogical link so remote that it does not support the idea that Charlotte was Black.
Why it matters: Critics say turning a speculative claim into historical fact muddies the line between fantasy casting and real history, while obscuring the stories of documented Black figures from the period.
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A New Yorker illustration of Wunmi Mosaku has sparked debate about representation.
The issue: Readers say the portrait accompanying a thoughtful profile of Mosaku barely resembles her, prompting criticism of how Black faces are depicted in editorial art.
Why the reaction has been sharp: The profile itself is being praised for its depth and warmth, which has made the perceived failure of the artwork feel even more jarring.
The larger question: The backlash has reopened concerns about who gets trusted to visually represent Black subjects and how those choices are approved at major publications.
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Zendaya stepped out with what looks like a wedding band and fans are spiralling.
What people noticed: At the Louis Vuitton show in Paris, Zendaya wore a simple gold band on her left ring finger, while her larger diamond engagement-style ring was nowhere in sight.
Why speculation is growing: The appearance came after Law Roach joked that her wedding to Tom Holland had already happened, fueling fan theories that the pair may have quietly married.
Why people love the look: The understated band fits Zendaya’s polished style and has added to the sense that, if the rumours are true, the couple kept the moment private and elegant.
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