Jilly Cooper, the British author of novels such as "Rivals" and "Riders", has died aged 88, her agent Curtis Brown said in a statement on Monday.
Cooper found huge commercial success in the 1980s with her novels which followed the romantic adventures of upper-class characters such as show jumper Rupert Campbell-Black.
Rivals found a new generation of fans when it was made into a series for Disney+ in 2024.
Bad Bunny wins top Grammy prize ever for Spanish-language album
Bad Bunny, the Latino rap star whose forthcoming Super Bowl gig has ignited a culture wars controversy, won the top Grammy prize on Sunday, a first for a Spanish-language album, with "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," a celebration of his Puerto Rican roots.
Grammys poised to rewrite music's record books
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny and the KPop singers of “Golden” will face off on Sunday at a Grammys ceremony poised to crown several first‑time winners of the US music industry’s biggest honours.
Tributes pour in for 'Schitt's Creek' star Catherine O'Hara
Catherine O’Hara, the shape‑shifting Canadian comic actor, has died at 71 — prompting an outpouring of tributes led by her co-star Macaulay Culkin and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Survival showdown in 'Send Help' is full of firsts for star Rachel McAdams
Rachel McAdams' maltreated and underappreciated character battles it out with her boss on a desert island in director Sam Raimi's new horror-comedy "Send Help".
Dubai+ unveiled as new family-focused digital media platform
Dubai Media has announced the launch of Dubai+, a digital platform offering a wide range of family-friendly media content, reflecting changing viewing habits and the continued growth of Dubai’s media sector.
The Dubai Press Club has hosted the "UAE–Kuwait Media Celebration" as part of a programme highlighting the strong fraternal ties and close cooperation between the two nations.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the World Laureates Summit on Sunday.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolence to Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari, on the terrorist attacks in the province of Balochistan that caused a number of deaths.
