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Brigitte Bardot One of French Cinema’s Most Influential Actors, Dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot, the pouty, tousle-haired French actress who redefined mid-20th-century movie sex symbols, died on Sunday at her home in southern France. She was 91. Her death was announced by her foundation, dedicated to animal welfare, Fondation Brigitte Bardot.
Ms. Bardot was 23 when “And God Created Woman” (1956) opened in the United States, making her an international star. Critics noted her distinct screen presence, marked by youthfulness and unapologetic sensuality, though the film itself was not highly regarded, but her husband and director, Roger Vadim, helped shape her public image through several subsequent films.

Bardot and Vadim stand at the altar during their wedding ceremony in Paris. — Hulton Archive @Getty Images
Popular as B.B., she appeared in light comedies such as The Bride Is Much Too Beautiful, Babette Goes to War, and The Vixen, while also working with renowned directors like Jean-Luc Godard, Louis Malle, and René Clair. Her performance in Viva Maria! won her the only acting nomination of her career, for best foreign actress from the British Academy. Despite having done a few English-language films, she never worked in Hollywood.
At the height of her fame, Bardot made a huge impact in fashion worldwide with her wild hair, thick eye makeup, and iconic style, which included tight knit tops, skinny pants, gingham and flounced skirts showing off bare, sun-tanned legs. She transformed St.-Tropez from a quiet fishing port into a fashionable resort town and became the first celebrity to model as Marianne, the symbol of the French Republic, in 1969.

Bardot wears a white bikini and stands on a rocky beach in a still from The Girl in the Bikini (1958), directed by Willy Rozier — Hulton Archive @ Getty Image
Bardot retired from acting in 1973 to focus on animal rights. In 1986, she established the Fondation Brigitte Bardot, which has cared for more than 12,000 animals in 70 countries. She auctioned personal belongings to fund the foundation, saying she was now giving her “wisdom and experience…to animals.”
In the years that followed, Bardot gained fame for her divisive political views and several convictions for inciting racial hatred, which ruined her public image. She often appeared in public defending animal rights, while expressing hatred for fame, societal standards, and modern movements such as #MeToo.

Bardot founder of animal care @ Getty Image
Born in Paris on September 28, 1934, Bardot began modeling as a teenager and made her film debut in 1952. She married four times and had a son, Nicolas Charrier, who reconciled with her in adulthood.
Despite her difficult personal and public life, Bardot remained true to herself. Reflecting on her remarkable life, she said: “With me, life is made up only of the best and the worst, of love and hate. Everything that happened to me was excessive.”
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Is Keith Urban Living With Karley Scott Collins After His Divorce From Nicole Kidman?
Rumours spread quickly after Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman finalised their divorce in early January 2026 – but claims that Urban is living with country singer Karley Scott Collins are false. The speculation surfaced online shortly after Urban’s 19-year marriage to the Oscar-winning actress came to an end, with headlines suggested that the Grammy-winning musician had moved in with Collins, a 26-year-old rising country star who opened for him on his High and Alive World Tour in 2025. However, Collins has firmly shut down the narrative.

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On January 18, Collins publicly shut down the rumours on Instagram Stories after an article suggested Urban had moved in with her. She reposted the headline and wrote plainly: “Y’all, this is absolutely RIDICULOUS and untrue.”
Her response made it clear that there is no romantic relationship and no shared living arrangement between her and Urban. Their connection, according to all available information, remains professional. Keith Urban, and Nicole Kidman finalised their divorce on January 6, 2026, after nearly two decades together, with court documents showing that both parties waived child and spousal support and agreed to cover their own legal expenses.

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While Kidman’s home will serve as the children’s primary residence, the parenting agreement emphasises mutual respect and a stable, nurturing environment, both parents committed to co-parenting without speaking negatively about one another.

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Sources close to the couple previously told PEOPLE that Urban had quietly moved into his own place months before the divorce was finalised, as their lives had been heading in different directions for some time. That move, however, did not involve Karley Scott Collins.
Urban and Collins’ professional association during his 2025 tour appears to have fueled online speculation, particularly given the timing of his divorce. But there has been no evidence, public sighting, or confirmation from either party to support claims of a romantic relationship or cohabitation.
Keith Urban is not living with Karley Scott Collins following his divorce from Nicole Kidman. The rumours have been explicitly denied by Collins herself, and there is no verified information suggesting anything beyond a professional connection. As Urban and Kidman focus on co-parenting and their respective careers.
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Nobu One Za’abeel Opens in Dubai with Celebrity Guests in attendance
Dubai’s luxury dining scene welcomed a major new addition with the opening of Nobu One Za’abeel, the latest outpost from the globally known Nobu brand. The restaurant at The Link, One&Only One Za’abeel, opened first with a private, invite-only event before welcoming the public.

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The opening attracted a high profile of both international and regional celebrities, reinforcing Nobu’s reputation as a global lifestyle brand as much as a dining destination. Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema was among the guests, drawing global attention and bringing a vibrant, youthful energy to the evening.

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Lindsay Lohan, now living in Dubai, also joined the event, she kept up her presence at the city’s top cultural and luxury gatherings. Jean-Claude Van Damme, a Hollywood action legend, and U.S. rapper Gunna both made appearances at the launch. Jacqueline Fernandez and Bobby Deol represented Bollywood at the event, highlighting the brand’s close connection with South Asian audiences.

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Supermodel Chanel Iman added a notable fashion presence, reflecting the crossover between dining, style and celebrity culture that defines Nobu openings world-wide.
The guest list included leading Arab entertainment and media figures such as Nawal El Zoghbi, Dorra Zarrouk, Karen Wazen, and Noha Nabil, highlighting the venue’s popularity in the regional creative scene. Music artist AP Dhillon was also present.

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The event was hosted by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Meir Teper, and featured a traditional Japanese kagami biraki ceremony to celebrate the opening. Guests enjoyed Nobu’s signature Japanese-Peruvian dishes alongside menu items created exclusively for the Dubai location.

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With its elevated setting, refined interiors, and high-profile opening night, Nobu One Za’abeel is positioning itself as a major destination for dining, nightlife, and celebrity gatherings in Dubai.
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Rihanna Hints She’s Thinking of Getting Pregnant Again
Rihanna’s humorous Instagram comment has stirred pregnancy rumours.
On January 12, in response to a video made by Love Island reality star Montana Rose Brown joking about deciding whether to get hot and sexy or get pregnant in 2026, the singer and Fenty Beauty mogul commented on the post.

Fans pleads for another album — image @ @246Paps / BACKGRID
In a light-hearted response, Rihanna wrote, “Wait! So I’m not crazy then?” Fans were immediately drawn to her response, and some saw it as a sign that the celebrity might be open to growing her family, while others also responded with mixed reactions.
“@badgalriri Rih baby pleaseeee let us get the album first”
“@badgalriri not you Rihanna! You’ve done enough,”

Rihanna and Partner Rocky — Image @ asaprocky/Instagram
As Rihanna and her long-time partner, A$AP Rocky, adjusted to life as parents, the Instagram exchange occurred. The couple has a daughter, Rocki Irish, who was born in September 2025, and two sons, RZA Athelston, and Riot Rose.
Shortly after Rocki’s birth, Rocky spoke to ELLE at the CFDA Fashion Awards in November and said the experience was life-changing. “Thank you, Lord, for a very successful birth. Right now, I’m in heaven. “Life is great,” he remarked.

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Rihanna commented under Brown’s post on January 12.
Whether or not Rihanna chooses to expand her family with another baby or return with new music, fans continue to closely watch her next move.
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