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SIR IDRIS ELBA SAYS JAMES BOND SHOULDN'T GO "WOKE" AND CLAIMS SOME AUDIENCES WOULDN'T ACCEPT A BLACK 007

British actor Sir Idris Elba has reignited the James Bond debate after saying the iconic spy franchise should not be made "woke". The Luther star, who was heavily linked to the role for years, argued that some audiences around the world would not accept a Black actor portraying 007 and that Bond should remain true to its original identity.

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MOLLY-MAE REVEALS SHE GAVE BIRTH TO A BABY BOY

Congratulations are in order for Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury, who have announced the arrival of their second child together, a baby boy.The couple shared the happy news with fans on social media, marking a new chapter for the family after welcoming their first child, daughter Bambi, in January 2023.
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Love

US CREATOR SAYS DATING IN LONDON IS A REFRESHING CHANGE FROM THE US

Content creator King68 is going viral after sharing his thoughts on dating in London, drawing comparisons between UK and US dating culture that have sparked plenty of debate online.During a livestream, the American creator reflected on his experiences dating in the capital, claiming that many of the relationship dynamics he associates with the US are far less common in London.
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World Celebs

LEWIS HAMILTON CRITICISES BILLIONAIRES AND CALLS FOR WEALTH LIMITS

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton is making headlines once again, but this time, it's not for anything happening on the track. A resurfaced interview with author and life coach Jay Shetty has reignited conversation around wealth inequality after Hamilton shared his views on billionaires and the distribution of wealth.
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Fitness

IS THERE A DARK SIDE TO GYM LIFE?

For many people, going to the gym is sold as a straightforward practice: show up, work hard, and eventually achieve your dream physique. But ask regular gym-goers, and they'll tell you there's a less glamorous side to fitness that rarely makes it into motivational reels and transformation videos. One of the biggest struggles Residents highlighted is how easy it is to fall out of routine. Missing a single workout can quickly snowball into a week away from the gym, which somehow turns into two, then three.
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Football

BBC'S DEAR ENGLAND CAST REVEAL SPARKS ONLINE REACTIONS

Now that BBC's Dear England has aired, social media has found itself focused on more than just the story of Gareth Southgate's England reign. Viewers have been busy comparing the cast to the real-life footballers they portray, with several casting choices sparking praise, debate and plenty of memes online.
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X USER GOES VIRAL AFTER SAYING THE FIRST BBL SHE SAW IN REAL LIFE WAS IN ILFORD

A viral post on X has residents sharing stories about the most unexpected places they've spotted a BBL in real life 😂🍑. From bus stops to festivals, the conversation quickly turned into a hilarious debate about whether people can actually tell who's had surgery and who hasn't.
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