BINEWS24

  Once celebrated for the radiant beauty that enthralled audiences in the 1983 miniseries "The Thorn Birds," the actress is now at the heart of Hollywood's ongoing debate about aging. The Australian actress has pushed back against online trolls who focused on her looks, saying she feels happier and has no time for their negativity. She also thanked those who came to her defense and encouraged them not to fear getting older, noting that aging brings its own rewards. The Actress at the Center of the Aging Debate A short Instagram video she shared over the December 2025 holidays set off a conversation that has continued ever since. The 68-year-old appeared without makeup with her silver hair on display. She spoke about her new regenerative farming venture, FarmThru, filmed from her cattle property on Australia's Northern Beaches. However, most of the attention was on her looks. The post quickly drew a flood of reactions, many of them sharply critical. Some commenters sai...

  When a woman discovers her lifelong best friend has been secretly crossing an unforgivable line with her husband, she doesn't confront her right away. Instead, she and her husband quietly set a plan in motion, one designed to reveal the truth without mercy. But what exactly did they do? My husband, Noah, told me, "Kira asked me to spend the night with her." I literally thought he was joking. Kira is my best friend since childhood. Our parents have been close for almost 30 years, and we've basically known each other since diapers. There was no universe where I thought she'd do something like that. Then he showed me the messages. She'd been texting him for the last few months. And the worst part? He wasn't flirting back. He was trying to shut it down, telling her to stop, and trying to snap her out of it. He said he didn't want me to lose my best friend, and that's why he didn't tell me right away. He kept hoping she'd come to her senses an...

  She was eight when she had her first drink. At 13, she was placed in rehab. But somehow, this star overcame her demons, and today she is one of the most renowned and celebrated actresses in the world. A troubled childhood This legendary actress, who shot to fame in Hollywood at a young age, has a story defined by struggle, growth, and ultimate success. Her journey began at just 11 months old, when she appeared in a dog food commercial that hinted at the stardom awaiting her. At just seven years old, she was already a film sensation, famously pouring Baileys over her ice cream in a way that captivated hearts all over the world. A notable interview with Johnny Carson showcased her precociousness, humor, and flirtatious charm. She was irresistibly cute, and while other kids didn’t always understand her — she admits she rarely related to her peers — audiences of all ages fell in love with her. She made her screen debut at just five in Ken Russell’s sci-fi horror Altered States, but i...

  Selena Gomez’s latest Instagram photo dump is making waves – and not just because of the star-studded snapshots. The 32-year-old singer and actress shared a collection of personal moments on social media, captioned simply, “a few memories…”. Among the highlights were sweet selfies with her fiancé Benny Blanco, candid shots from her time on the Only Murders in the Building set, and even a group photo featuring co-stars Paul Rudd and Meryl Streep alongside legendary director Steven Spielberg. But it was one seemingly innocuous photo — showing Gomez signing autographs while seated on her couch — that really caught fans’ attention. Why? Because eagle-eyed followers zoomed in on the windowsill behind her, where a row of bottles sits. Among them, one bottle stood out: what appeared to be a bottle of KY Jelly, a popular personal lubricant. A curious fan posted a screen recording on TikTok, zooming in on the image and pointing out the discovery. The video quickly went viral, racking up t...

  A 12-year-old boy attacked by a shark at a popular Sydney beach is fighting for his life, according to a fundraiser set up by a family friend. One friend tried to help Nico Antic was swimming with friends at a rock-jumping spot near Shark Beach in Vaucluse when he was bitten by what is believed to be a bull shark. One friend jumped in to help, while two others pulled him onto a nearby rock platform, where he had lost consciousness. He was then moved onto a police marine boat, where CPR was performed and tourniquets applied to his badly injured legs, before being rushed to Sydney Children’s Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Nico, who served as a Nipper at North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club, was placed in an induced coma and underwent surgery. Several blood transfusions were administered before he arrived at the hospital. Victor Piñeiro, who calls himself a “close friend” of the Antic family, shared an update on the fundraiser Tuesday, writing that despite “all effor...

  The young blonde singer is raising eyebrows across the entertainment scene as speculation swirls around her possible romance with the "Somebody Like You" singer. But one detail about her appearance has people doing double takes. As Keith Urban deals with his high-profile split from Nicole Kidman, country newcomer Karley Scott Collins has suddenly taken center stage. She spent months touring with him before the split was announced, and a warm birthday post she shared last fall may have hinted at a deeper bond. Also, while rumors swirl, there's one thing fans can't stop talking about: her face. A Rising Star Steps Into the Spotlight and Right Into the Rumor Mill On January 17, 2026, the Daily Mail reported that Kidman has been doing well in the aftermath of her separation. She's been photographed more frequently, appearing radiant and focused, with several new projects on the horizon. Her daughters have also been seen standing by her side, showing quiet strength a...

  For most people, rings are the cherry on top of a fashionable outfit – just a simple accessory to elevate a look. But when it comes to thumb rings, there’s more than meets the eye. Many believe that a thumb ring symbolizes independence, personal strength, and non-conformity. And depending on who’s wearing it, that tiny band of metal can carry very different – and fascinating – meanings. Feminism, freedom, and identity For women, thumb rings often scream confidence. They’ve long been associated with bold femininity and the courage to defy tradition. In the 1990s and early 2000s, especially in LGBTQ+ circles, a thumb ring on the right hand was often a quiet way to identify yourself as one of the pack. “As an older lesbian… a thumb ring was an indication that you were ‘family,’” shared one user on Reddit. “If you ever see someone play with a thumb ring in front of you, make a move.” While it’s not a universal code today, the thumb ring still carries an aura of proud self-expression ...

 I thought adopting my late best friend's four children was the hardest thing I'd ever do — until a stranger showed up at my door years later. She said my friend "wasn't who she said she was," then handed me a letter. My late friend's lies had come back to threaten the life we'd built without her. Rachel was my best friend for as long as I could remember. There was no single moment when we became friends. We just always were. We sat next to each other in elementary school because our last names were close in the alphabet. In high school, we shared clothes. In college, we shared bad apartments and stories about worse boyfriends. Rachel was my best friend for as long as I could remember. By the time we had children, we shared calendars and carpools. "This is it," Rachel said once, standing in my kitchen with a baby on her hip and another tugging at her leg. "This is the part they don't tell you about." "The noise?" "The...

  I was 55 years old, newly widowed after 36 years of marriage, when something I found at my husband's funeral made me question whether I'd ever really known the man I loved. I'm 55, and for the first time since I was 19, I don't have anyone to call "my husband." His name was Greg. Raymond Gregory on every form, but Greg to me. Then one rainy Tuesday, a truck didn't stop in time. We were married for 36 years. No big drama. No fairytale. Just the quiet kind of marriage built on grocery lists, oil changes, and him always taking the outside seat in restaurants "in case some idiot drives through the window." Then one rainy Tuesday, a truck didn't stop in time. One phone call, one trip to the hospital, one doctor saying "I'm so sorry," and that was it. My life was split into Before and After. By the day of the viewing, I felt hollow. I'd cried so hard my skin hurt. My sister Laura had to zip my dress because my hands wouldn't...