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.
'Breaking Bad' actor, disability rights activist RJ Mitte dead at 34
Actor RJ Mitte, whose personal experience living with cerebral palsy informed his role as Walter White Jr, the physically disabled son of a methamphetamine kingpin in the landmark television series "Breaking Bad," has died on Monday at age 34.
Actor Selma Blair arrested and accused of abusing flight attendants
Actor Selma Blair has been arrested after flight attendants reported a "physically abusive passenger" on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's police department said on Monday.
Michael Jordan's Game 2 ‘98 Finals jersey sells for record $14 million
The jersey Michael Jordan wore during Game 2 of the "Last Dance" 1998 NBA Finals has sold for a record $14 million.
Melanie C, Jax Jones to perform at Emirates Dubai 7s
Melanie C and Jax Jones are set to headline the Beats on 2 stage at Emirates Dubai 7s in November.
Andrew Garfield says OpenAI film 'Artificial' turns lens on creators of 'new world'
Curiosity and fear has powered actor Andrew Garfield's performance in Luca Guadagnino's OpenAI movie "Artificial", which premiered at the London Film Festival on Sunday.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has highlighted the endless possibilities Dubai continues to offer, with "AED2.1 trillion worth of projects underway" and more "in the coming phase".
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has awarded the ‘Mohammed bin Rashid Scarf’ to Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, for his dedicated service.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister, has awarded the first Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Medal to Eng. Marwan bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality.
