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CTV News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
CIFF announces first slate of films, including ‘raw and unfiltered' look at musical life of Bif Naked
A raw and unfiltered look into the life of Canadian musician Bif Naked will be screened as part of the 2025 Calgary International Film Festival. The Calgary International Film Festival announced its first slate of films Wednesday, including the world premiere of a documentary about Canadian musical icon Bif Naked. Described as a 'raw and unfiltered look at the life of one of Canada's most iconic and fearless musicians', Bif Naked, directed by Pollyanna Hardwicke-Browne and Jennifer Abbot, will receive a Spotlight+ screening as part of CIFF's Day One program. That means Bif Naked herself will be on the red carpet in advance of the screening, along with a post-screening Q&A and musical performance. Other Canadian world premieres announced Wednesday by CIFF include A Dickens of a Christmas, by Gillian McKercher, Calorie, by Eisha Marjara, Do Us Part by Downstage artistic director Clare Preuss, Fruit is Ripe by Yuqi Kang, Love, Harold by Alan Zweig, Middle Life by Pavan Moondi, Pulse of the Continent by Eric Gonzalez, and Singhs in the Ring, by Akash Sherman. 'Every year we get so excited about the lineup and can't wait for audiences to dig into all the gems we've found,' said CIFF lead programmer Brenda Lieberman, in a release. 'We're always looking for a unique mix from around the world, with something for everyone. 'At this year's festival we will kick things off with our Day One films, with five features from different sections at Contemporary Calgary and Globe Cinema, with one big after-party. We're all big fans of Bif Naked, who will take centre stage with our Spotlight+ screening and performance.' Tickets for Bif Naked at Spotlight+ go on sale Thursday. For more information, go here.
BBC News
20-06-2025
- BBC News
Woman, 66, charged with murder in Camden missing Rolex case
A 69-year-old-woman has been charged with murdering another woman who was found fatally stabbed in her home in Camden, north London, on 13 Metropolitan Police has previously said 69-year-old Jennifer Abbot's death may have been linked to a missing Rolex Pexton, of Gloucester Place, Westminster is due to appear later at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.
Daily Mirror
18-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Neighbour of woman found stabbed to death at home 'for rolex' found her body
Jennifer Abbot's niece reportedly raised the alarm after having not heard from her aunt for four days, with a neighbour's son forced to break down the door of her Camden home A woman police fear was stabbed to death "for her diamond-encrusted Rolex" was discovered after the son of a neighbour tore her door down after she was not seen. Jennifer Abbot, also known as Sarah Steinberg, was found stabbed to death at her Mornington Place home in Camden, north London, after police were called to the scene last week. The Metropolitan Police, which arrived at the scene following a call at 6pm on Friday night, fear she may have been killed for her expensive timepiece. Locals have been urged to come forward as investigators launch a manhunt for the perpetrator after a June 15 post-mortem found she died by "sharp-force trauma". The killing of Ms Abbot, 69, has already terrified her neighbours, one of whom said her son found her lifeless body. Speaking to the PA News Agency, a neighbour who lives near where a 69-year-old woman was found stabbed in her north London home said her son found the body after her niece raised the alarm. The neighbour, who didn't want to be named, said: 'My son broke the door down. We heard her niece shouting: 'Somebody help me, somebody help' and we went out and asked what's wrong. She said: 'I haven't heard from my auntie in four days. Something's wrong; break the door down. 'I was holding the door open downstairs and my son was upstairs and then I heard her niece screaming and saying: 'Oh my God, she's been murdered'. She had tape across her mouth." Ms Abbot was last seen walking her dog on June 10, with the pooch, a corgi, having spent several days locked inside a bathroom, where it wasn't able to eat or drink. She said: "Her corgi was locked in the bathroom for three days. That poor dog, he couldn't even drink any water, it's amazing he was even still alive." Police are now working urgently to track down the perpetrator, with Met Police Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart, who leads policing in Camden, saying investigators are working urgently to understand "exactly what happened". He said: "We are working closely with our colleagues in the homicide team to establish exactly what happened and it's incredibly important that we hear from anyone who may have knowledge about how this awful death occurred. "Were you out in Camden on Friday? Perhaps you had been coming home from work, or at an event nearby? Did you see or hear anything around Mornington Place that struck you as being unusual? "Someone must have seen or heard something and no piece of information is too small. It could be the crucial clue that leads us to identify Jennifer's murderer."
Daily Mirror
18-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Police manhunt as woman murdered in home 'for diamond encrusted Rolex'
An urgent manhunt has been launched after a woman was murdered in her Camden, London, home and a diamond encrusted Rolex is believed to be missing from the property. Jennifer Abbot, 69, was found stabbed to death in her home on Mornington Place when emergency services were called at 6pm on Friday night to reports of an unresponsive woman. The 69-year-old was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Metropolitan Police has urged any witnesses or people with information to step forward. Jennifer, known professionally as Sarah Steinberg, had worked in the creative industries and was known as a popular member of her community.
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Manhunt after woman, 69, is murdered in London home 'for her diamond encrusted Rolex watch'
Police have launched a manhunt after a pensioner was murdered in her home and a diamond encrusted Rolex watch was missing from the property. Jennifer Abbot, 69, was found stabbed to death by officers who were called to her Camden home in London at 6pm on Friday. The Met police are now urging any witnesses to come forward with information that could help identify the attacker. They believe a possible motive for the murder is linked to a Rolex watch with a distinctive diamond encrusted face, which they think is missing from Ms Abbot's address. Known professionally as Sarah Steinberg, she previously worked in the creative industries and was a popular member of the community. She was often seen walking her Corgi dog in the Camden area, including on Tuesday, 10 June when she was last seen by neighbours. A post-mortem examination took place on Sunday and gave cause of death as sharp force trauma. There have been no arrests as of now. Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart, who leads policing in Camden, said: 'We are working closely with our colleagues in the homicide team to establish exactly what happened and it's incredibly important that we hear from anyone who may have knowledge about how this awful death occurred. 'Were you out in Camden on Friday? Perhaps you had been coming home from work, or at an event nearby? Did you see or hear anything around Mornington Place that struck you as being unusual? 'Someone must have seen or heard something and no piece of information is too small. It could be the crucial clue that leads us to identify Jennifer's murderer. 'Extra patrols continue in the area while my officers remain at the crime scene. I would urge anyone who has any information, or who may be worried, to speak to them.'
