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Jennifer Lawrence Teases More Of Her New Miss Piggy Movie

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Jennifer Lawrence is opening up more about the new film she’s producing based on screen icon, Miss Piggy.

Earlier this week, the Die, My Love star teased during an interview on the podcast Las Culturistas that she and fellow Oscar winner Emma Stone were co-producing a new film centred around the legendary Muppets character, which Tony recipient Cole Escola would write.

Naturally, this news was met with a lot of buzz, with Jimmy Fallon grilling her about it further when she stopped by The Tonight Show on Wednesday.

During the interview, Jen hailed Piggy as a “feminist icon”, and explained that the germ of the idea for the new movie came during lockdown, at a time when so-called “cancel culture” was being debated extensively, and a friend suggested: “It would be so funny if Miss Piggy got cancelled.”

“Now, that is not the plot [of the film], necessarily,” the former Hunger Games actor was quick to clarify. “But it got the wheels turning. [We realised], ’wait, there hasn’t actually been, like, a feminist Miss Piggy starring [role]. So I started producing it.”

She revealed she then turned to Emma Stone for help with co-producing as she considers herself more of an “ideas guy”, while the Poor Things star is both a “Muppets-head” and a “shark”.

“I went to her to be like, ‘what do we do?’,” Jennifer added. “So now, Cole is writing it, and they are perfect. And yeah!”

Asked if she’ll also star in the project, she replied: “I think so. I mean, I have to be. I mean, I want to be.”

Miss Piggy first shot to fame in the 1970s, when she was introduced as the resident diva on The Muppet Show.

In the decades since, she’s become one of the franchise’s most cherished stand-out characters, most recently appearing in 2021’s Muppets Haunted Mansion.

Next year, she’s set to share the screen with Sabrina Carpenter in a one-off special revival of The Muppet Show, commemorating 50 years since the first episode aired, which will be written by Emmy winner Seth Rogen.

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Reform UK ‘In Chaos’ After Losing One In Six Members On Flagship Council

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Reform UK has lost nine councillors on a flagship local authority in just six months, it has emerged.

The party won 57 of the 81 seats up for grabs on Kent County Council in a landmark victory in May.

Reform bosses said the council would be “the biggest advert” for how the party would run the country if it wins the next general election.

But since then, the party has been hit by a wave of controversy which has seen their number of councillors slashed to 48.

The most recent departure was Isabella Kemp, who was suspended by Reform on Thursday.

It is the latest in a string of suspensions since a video showing Kent County Council leader Linden Kemkaran shouting and swearing at members was leaked to The Guardian.

Councillors Bill Barrett, Paul Thomas, Brian Black and Oliver Bradshaw have since been removed – while Maxine Fothergill remains suspended by Reform HQ, who linked all five to the video leak.

They were said to have “undermined the interests of the party” and have been called “dishonest” by the Reform leadership.

Kemkaran said: “Some had quit because they couldn’t hack it, others have been thrown out for bad behaviour, because they weren’t good enough or they weren’t team players – not up to the challenge or were simply unable or unwilling to accept discipline.”

She added: “Believe me, we are much stronger and we are totally battle fit.”

Antony Hook, the Lib Dem leader on the council, mocked Reform on Bluesky.

A Labour Party spokesperson said: “Reform’s leader in Kent said that Reform councils were ‘the biggest advert’ for what a Nigel Farage government would look like. It’s now clear that means total chaos.

“Reform promised to cut council waste and tax, but instead, in council after council, Reform are cutting services and putting council tax up. In Kent, Reform’s flagship council is in meltdown and it’s local residents who will pay the price.

“Reform have shown they aren’t serious and can’t be trusted.”

Reform UK have been contacted for comment.

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‘Banksying’ Could Be Why You Never Got Closure From Your Ex

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Look, no breakup is easy.

But “Banksying,” a dating trend which Dr Matthew Leahy, psychologist and the Director of Group Programming at Momentous Institute, describes as a kind of “emotional avoidance, spurred on by technology,” can be especially rough.

Speaking to HuffPost UK, Dr Leahy shared that the behaviour can leave people feeling lost and confused.

Here’s what the term means, how to spot it, and why the psychologist thinks it happens.

What is “Banksying”?

Named after the graffiti artist Banksy, whose artworks often pop up out of nowhere, “Banksying” refers to a breakup that leaves one party completely blindsided.

Though the person who breaks up with the other person may have been planning it for months, they can stay loving, attentive, and kind while planning their exit. For the other person, it seems the relationship was fine one day, but over the next.

Dr Leahy told us, “Dating apps have changed the game… our technological lives have created distance in actual human connection. We condition ourselves to view ourselves as more important than others and look at others as pieces in a game.

“We learn socialisation and dating etiquette in different ways now, and it’s become very easy to view others in a less empathetic and sincere way.”

This, he said, can lead us to avoid guilt and confrontation.

“Banksying,” the expert added, becomes a “mechanism to circumvent… having difficult conversations. ‘If I remove myself from someone, I don’t have to face their emotions,’ and ‘out of sight, out of mind’ kicks in.

“A big issue with this is that closure doesn’t occur. And that’s what has changed in the last 20 years. When I ghost, ‘Banksy,’ or vanish, the victim… is left to their own devices and thoughts to manage what happened and find meaning, which is often hard.”

How can I spot “Banksying”?

The point of “Banksying” is that the other person plans their exit without giving you any hints at all, if possible. That can make spotting it difficult.

Still, Dr Leahy said, “Human communication is just as much non-verbal as verbal, and your brain will notice subtle changes in your partner… Maybe they sigh a bit more often when you go in for a hug, or perhaps they’re sitting further away on the couch when you watch a show.”

A very rushed relationship can be a red flag, too, he added. “Often, a quick buildup means someone may try to exit quickly as well.”

Additionally, “Partners who quickly brush aside conflict or avoid discussions when issues arise may also be quick to leave or might already be wandering.”

Examine what happens when you two have disagreements. “Do they shut down until it goes away, or are they willing to face it and work with you?,” the psychologist asked.

“Those who avoid conflict might be showing signs that avoidance is how they handle their relationships, which could mean a fast exit and avoidance of those emotions as well.”

How can I handle a breakup that came out of nowhere?

It’s not an easy situation to be left in – your mind can run wild if you’ve been “Banksied” as you scramble to work out what went wrong and why.

As hard as it may be, though, Dr Leahy said, “Don’t allow your mind to create its own stories. It’s always good to reflect on our own experiences, but don’t let your brain assume that you did something wrong.

“Rely on trusted others, take a breath, and realise that people leave for many reasons.”

The most difficult step, he added, is accepting you may never know what went wrong. He says he spends many sessions working with people to embrace this.

“Brains want clarity with everyone and in every situation, and life doesn’t always work out that way. Learning to sit with uncertainty is a huge skill.”

Lastly, Dr Leahy said it’s important not to let “Banksying” affect your view of dating in the long-term.

“Don’t allow yourself to shut off from future relationships and vulnerability! Don’t let avoidance take hold of you! Get back out there,” he ended.

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‘A Shambles Of A Government’: David Lammy Under Fire After Another Prisoner Accidentally Released

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Justice secretary David Lammy has been slammed after a second foreign national was accidentally released from prison.

It comes just days after migrant sex offender, Hadush Kebatu, sparkerd a huge manhunt after he was also mistakenly freed by the prison service.

Lammy refused to say whether the latest mix-up had happened despite being asked about it five times in the Commons by shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge.

Cartlidge said: “Can he reassure the House that since Kebatu was released no other asylum-seeking offender has been accidentally let out of prison? Can you answer the question, deputy prime minister?”

Dodging the question, Lammy replied: “I’ve got to tell you, I spent 14 years in opposite and I did a hell of a lot better than he’s just done. I have answered the question. Under their watch, prisons were in a mess.”

Moments later, the Metropolitan Police confirmed that a 24-year-old Algerian man had been “released in error” from Wandsworth Prison on October 29.

“Officers are carrying out urgent enquiries in an effort to locate him and return him to custody,” the Met said.

According to Sky News, the prisoner was serving time for trespass with an intent to steal but has previously committed sexual offences.

Posting on X, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said: “James Cartlidge asked the Deputy PM FIVE times to tell us if ANOTHER migrant sex offender had been accidentally released from prison. Instead of answering, Lammy lost his temper. Now we read it HAS happened again & he’s been on the run for a week. This is a shambles of a govt.”

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.@jcartlidgemp asked the Deputy PM FIVE times to tell us if ANOTHER migrant sex offender had been accidentally released from prison.

Instead of answering, Lammy lost his temper.

Now we read it HAS happened again & he’s been on the run for a week. This is a shambles of a govt. https://t.co/LGFx4jU4j3

— Kemi Badenoch (@KemiBadenoch) November 5, 2025

Reform leader Nigel Farage said: “Another dangerous criminal is on the loose thanks to Labour. What a total farce.”

Shadow policing minister Matt Vickers said: “Why did David Lammy not inform MPs and the public? Labour are failing in their basic duty to keep people safe. Completely shocking.”

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A manhunt is underway for ANOTHER asylum seeker released from prison by mistake!

🤯🤯🤯

He’s been out of jail for a week.

Why did David Lammy not inform MPs and the public?

Labour are failing in their basic duty to keep people safe.

Completely shocking. https://t.co/Tsok5DJ0Vk

— Matt Vickers MP (@Matt_VickersMP) November 5, 2025

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A manhunt is underway for ANOTHER asylum seeker released from prison by mistake!

🤯🤯🤯

He’s been out of jail for a week.

Why did David Lammy not inform MPs and the public?

Labour are failing in their basic duty to keep people safe.

Completely shocking. https://t.co/Tsok5DJ0Vk

— Matt Vickers MP (@Matt_VickersMP) November 5, 2025