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‘Men in wigs and brown make-up taking stunt jobs from black women’ – study

“Men wearing wigs and using brown make-up” are depriving black women and members of other ethnic groups of top stunt roles in movies, according to a new study. Dr Laura Crossley, a researcher at Bournemouth University, has found that despite an ...

17 Nov 2024 at 09:52

Movies

Batman performs daring stunt on London Eye

A superhero stunt double rode on top of the London Eye ahead of the cinematic release of new film The Batman. The Caped Crusader kept a watchful eye over the capital early on Monday morning from a high vantage point on the tourist attraction. ...

28 Feb 2022 at 13:25

Jackass creators say US comedy stunt show is ‘wholesome’

The creators of slapstick reality show Jackass say the franchise is “wholesome” and its comedy style is “unassailable”. Johnny Knoxville and Steve-O said there was “no hate or negativity” involved in the numerous stunts and pranks, adding ...

07 Feb 2022 at 11:25

Socialite ‘didn’t know it was an offence to ask assistant to forge signature’

Socialite James Stunt has told a court he “didn’t know it was an offence” to ask his personal assistant to “forge” his signature so he could buy an Andy Warhol painting. The 40-year-old said he was “jacked up on morphine” in a Los ...

27 Oct 2022 at 16:27

Socialite James Stunt accused of being part of £266m money-laundering operation

The socialite and former husband of heiress Petra Ecclestone, James Stunt, has gone on trial accused of being part of a £266 million money-laundering operation. Stunt is one of eight defendants charged with money laundering ...

03 May 2022 at 14:55

Bankrupt British socialite did not buy historic painting, High Court told

A bankrupt British socialite has said he did not purchase a centuries-old portrait which is at the centre of a High Court legal dispute. James Stunt and his father, Geoffrey Stunt, are fighting a legal battle with James ...

06 Mar 2024 at 13:15

Socialite bankrupt within year after assets frozen during money-laundering probe

Socialite James Stunt became bankrupt and shut himself away “like Howard Hughes” after his assets were frozen during an investigation into alleged money laundering, a court heard. The former son-in-law of F1 tycoon ...

14 Jan 2025 at 17:14

Company directed by socialite James Stunt wound up over £173,000 debt

A company directed by socialite James Stunt has been wound up over an unpaid debt of more than £170,000 in business rates related to a property inside a former MI5 headquarters. Stunt Acquisitions Limited was ...

22 Oct 2025 at 13:23

City

Barclays fined £42m by watchdog over money laundering checks

The financial watchdog has fined banking giant Barclays £42 million over its “poor handling” of money laundering risks. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said the fines related to separate failings ...

16 Jul 2025 at 10:07

Movies

Hollywood star Glen Powell hails Tom Cruise’s acting advice

Hollywood star Glen Powell has said he is indebted to fellow actor Tom Cruise for his advice on performing stunts, as he warned him to “film yourself running because you don’t look as cool as you ...

07 Nov 2025 at 12:07

National News

WATCH: Kite Surfer launched a staggering 30 METRES into the air during Storm Ashley

A self-described 'kitesurf adrenaline junkie' was seen being launched 30 metres into the air while kitsurfing during Storm Ashley on Sunday. Ivan Tamborero shared footage of his airtime online, ...

21 Oct 2024 at 14:41

Former husband of Petra Ecclestone in court on money laundering charge

The socialite and former husband of heiress Petra Ecclestone, James Stunt, has appeared in court to face money laundering charges. Stunt appeared for a hearing at Leeds Crown Court on ...

05 Jan 2022 at 17:55

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