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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Caprice says 'I've cheated on my husband' in shock movie admission
Caprice Bourrett has a lot of feathers in her cap - and now she can add moviemaker to them, as she opens up about 'awkward' on-set snogs, Hollywood egos and her best-kept beauty secret After conquering the world of lingerie and homewares, Caprice Bourret is now well on her way to becoming the film world 's unofficial queen of romcoms. She's already produced, starred in and – more importantly for business-savvy Caprice – successfully sold the screening rights to three films so far, and has just wrapped on her fourth. For the entrepreneur, model and actress, 53, as she tells OK! during an exclusive catch-up from Ibiza, it's her proudest achievement to date – afte r her two sons Jax and Jett. Now that the boys, who she shares with her husband Ty Comfort, are approaching their teenage years, she's '100% back in the workforce' and relishing every moment. 'I'm getting better every time, and I'm getting a reputation,' she says, from the set location of her latest movie, A Royal Romance In Ibiza. 'Some people respect me, some people don't like me because they just don't like me, but I am so proud of what I'm doing. I'm working hard and it's paying off'. Here, she tells us more about her exciting film career… How have people's opinions changed from your first film to this one? I won't beat around the bush here, but I don't care what people say. I'm really proud of what I've done. As a woman, and especially a woman at 53, I want to make good movies. I'm not only doing it, but I sell in 25 different countries, for a budget where I can see a return. For people out there scared to move forward for whatever reason I say, 'If you have a dream, don't worry about the obstacles, go out and do it'. Do you wish you'd started sooner? I think I was scared to. Being a model and in my forties, I thought things were finished. But actually with age comes confidence and experience, and now I don't work harder, I work smarter. I'm finally doing what I've always wanted to do. I think I did care what people said, 10 or 15 years ago. Is there a lot of ageism in the film industry – both in front and beyond the camera? Yes, and I think we'd be idiots if we didn't admit it. But let's show everyone that we shouldn't be scared of our age or the fact we're women, or maybe mothers. I don't say, 'I don't care what people think' in an arrogant or disrespectful way, I say it because I want to be an inspiration, I want to show people that regardless of the obstacles, self-imposed or not, we can do it. You've already made two films this year with your JJLove Productions company, how do you find the stamina?! I've got a great team, that makes a huge difference. I work very efficiently, I'm smarter, I'm better – that comes with experience. My career took a backseat for many years so I could be a mommy, but I want to have a career and I want to work, so I make it work. You're executive producing as well as acting now – what does that entail? I was very naive coming into it, I had no idea how hard or time-consuming it would be. Pre-production usually takes me about three-and-a-half months and that's working non-stop every day securing locations, booking actors, organising plane tickets, catering, hotel booking, transport, everything. And then dealing with the traumas on set. What sort of traumas?! We were filming two of five scenes in a restaurant here for this one, and the restaurant manager comes over and says, 'you have to get out, we're fully booked now and I'm not going to lose this kind of money'. So I called my friends and called a few restaurants, and found somewhere to finish the scenes and we didn't lose a day! That's what I mean by working smart. When it comes to booking the cast – are you making the calls yourself as 'Caprice the exec producer'? Initially my team will make the first call. If the agent's being difficult, I'll jump in. Then if the agent's being really difficult, I'll find the number of the actor and call them myself! It's ballsy but you've got to do what you've got to do. There's a fair bit of kissing in your films, how do you find that side of acting? I remember the first smooch I did. I was so awkward and thought, 'Oh God, I've cheated on my husband!'. But there's always smooching. It's quite a robotic process. With this one, I said to Matt, 'I love this scene in this movie, let's watch it and break it down. You're going to look at me like we're crazy about each other, come closer, touch my cheek, then a very, very slow smooch, then break away and look at me for about three seconds'. That's it, no romance at all. Do you ever get camera-shy on set? Well, when you have to snog in front of 60 people it's a bit awkward, and of course because my kids have been in my movies, they have to watch me snog somebody! I mean Ty is the love of my life and has no insecurities whatsoever, he finds it all entertaining, but it took Jett a minute. What about the bigger actor names you're working with now – any Hollywood egos? Look, if someone comes to my production and demands this and that and yada, yada, yada, they're going to look like a schmuck. I want people to enjoy working, we have a laugh, I'm not precious about anything. It's not like there's a crazy amount of money in this, I'm doing this because I have a passion for it and I want to make things that myself and my kids are proud of. I have no time for egos. You mentioned earlier that you are 53, you certainly don't look it… If I said my face was all natural, everyone would know I'm a freaking liar! I love sharing my secrets. I wear SPF 70 every single day, I don't tan from the sun, I get fake tans, and I love Botox, it's fabulous. But I've recently discovered the best thing ever, called CO2 Fractional Laser. It totally tightens the skin, I had so many wrinkles under my eyes but they're all gone. It's insane. And what about your health on the inside? I used to take 32 supplements but I'm down to about 20 now. I gave up carbs in January and after the craving went away, I felt fabulous. I've lost about 20lbs since then. It's the first time I've lost weight since the boys were born. But more importantly, I feel really good!
LeMonde
3 days ago
- Politics
- LeMonde
Assisted dying could soon become legal in France. This MP was the driving force
In the café of the Assemblée Nationale on Monday, May 26, Olivier Falorni was frequently interrupted as he spoke – either by a fellow MP, stopping by to congratulate him with a handshake, or by one of the many journalists who asked him for a comment. The previous two weeks had been intense for the MP representing Charente-Maritime. He served as the lead rapporteur for two bills, on one palliative care and one on assisted dying, examined by the Assemblée Nationale. His three-day stubble showed that he had let himself enjoy a rare "day off" on Sunday, before tackling the final sprint leading up to the bills' votes in the Assemblée, on Tuesday. It was like a leg in the middle of a long marathon – one that was far from over – to defend assisted dying, a cause he has championed for years, despite all the obstacles in his path. His longstanding advocacy and his role in the two bills on end-of-life care, which were both adopted by the Assemblée Nationale on Tuesday, made him a central figure during the debates. The discussions took place in a calm atmosphere, despite aid in dying being a divisive issue. The lead rapporteur welcomed the serenity, contrasting it to "the violence of the exchanges" around the same-sex marriage law, in 2013, and the Veil law on decriminalizing abortion, in 1975. "This Assemblée will be able to have a collective pride for having managed to, for the first time in history, conduct a [debate on a] major societal issue in a calm way," said Falorni, with his trademark smile.
Irish Independent
7 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Arts Minister Patrick O'Donovan backs continuation of state scheme that pays struggling artists €325 a week
The BIA was introduced in 2022 as a three-year pilot project to help artists deal with precarious incomes. The first of its kind in Ireland, the BIA gives a payment of €325 per week to 2,000 artists and creative arts workers. It was massively oversubscribed when introduced, with more than 8,200 eligible applications received when it opened. With the scheme due to come to an end in August, uncertainty over the BIA's future has caused considerable anxiety within the sector. While Mr O'Donovan is understood to support its retention and expansion, a government decision has yet to be made. A new report into the scheme is set to be published this week, for which more than 50 artists were interviewed about their experience receiving the BIA. The findings of the report, conducted by independent social research consultant Jenny Dagg, were broadly positive and found it provided artists with greater financial security. It found that the scheme reduced the stress and anxiety of recipients and helped them meet their basic needs. For young and recently qualified artists, it gave them the ability to pay their rent and meant they reconsidered emigrating. The minister was clear that his ambition is to retain, extend and expand the Basic Income for the Arts Others reported the BIA gave their profession legitimacy and that it was not perceived as just a hobby or a lifestyle. Last week, Mr O'Donovan met with the National Campaign for the Arts. A senior government source said that the minister did not want to see the benefits of the scheme 'dismissed out of hand'. 'The minister was clear that his ambition is to retain, extend and expand the Basic Income for the Arts – and that individual artists should not bear responsibility for any failures of governance by people in the Arts Council,' the source said. 'The minister is determined to ensure that the social, personal and economic benefits of the BIA scheme aren't dismissed out of hand. 'Some people know the price of everything but the value of nothing. The return on investment here is worth the expenditure, anyone can see that, and the benefits for wider society are huge too,' they added. A source within the Department of Arts said the 'objective analysis of the economic impact of the scheme supports the minister's view, and shows that the overall benefit is significant for both the recipient and the wider arts sector'. Some unexpected benefits reported by BIA recipients included being given a sense of value as well as the ability to start a pension. There were some challenges noted in the research, which included those with disabilities who reported experiencing reductions in their medical and disability support. This was 'as a result of accepting the BIA payment and obstacles around accepting work that impacts welfare thresholds'. Some artists reported their relationships with other artists not in receipt of the BIA as tense and found they told only people close to them that they were in receipt of the support. Others reported they felt guilty having received the BIA, 'knowing the level of scarcity, deprivation and desperation that fellow artists operate at'. Others said an unexpected challenge of the scheme was dealing with financial insecurity if the scheme ended.
Metro
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Metro
US PGA Championship: Who can halt Rory McIlroy's quest for the Calendar Slam?
Just like London buses, Rory McIlroy will hope that after waiting almost 11 years to win his fifth major, another one may be right around the corner at this week's US PGA Championship. After years of close calls and heartbreak, McIlroy finally lifted his major hoodoo with a dramatic playoff victory at the Masters last month to become only the sixth golfer in history to complete the career Grand Slam. The manner of such a victory was quick to reduce the World No.2 to tears, but the aftershocks may still ripple throughout the rest of his season. For the first time in his career, McIlroy now has the opportunity to try and become the first player to complete the calendar slam and win all four majors in the same year. And having finally tasted major glory again last month, the Northern Irishman has already recognised that the weight of expectation feels lighter on his shoulders heading into the second major of the year. Combined with this week's course, Quail Hollow, which McIlroy has won at four times before, and no wonder there are murmurings as to whether the 36-year-old can take the second step towards golfing immortality. Up against a strong field, which features 95 of the top 100 golfers in the world, that will prove a mean feat and four players, in particular, could be primed to spoil the party. The final-round tussles between McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau have emerged as one of the most compelling subplots in recent majors. But while DeChambeau may have emerged victorious at the US Open last year, the American floundered under the spotlight last month at Augusta National when McIlroy came out on top. This week at Quail Hollow could provide the perfect arena for a third renewal of the rivalry. It's a course that suits McIlroy, but one that will certainly catch the American's eye as well. A rainy build-up to Thursday's opening round should provide an even greater advantage to those who drive the ball far and straight, and in golf right now, there is nobody better than DeChambeau. A recent win at LIV's event in South Korea will buoy his mood further, and the 31-year-old will need to second invitation to spoil the party for McIlroy come Sunday afternoon. Having won the Masters in 2024, Scheffler arrived at last year's PGA Championship hopeful of continuing his own bid for the calendar slam. Those efforts, however, were derailed in surreal fashion when the American was arrested ahead of his second round after a misunderstanding with police. No such obstacles are expected this year, and while it's been a quiet start to the year for the World No.1, an eight-shot victory last time out at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson served as a timely reminder of his talent. Scheffler is yet to win a major away from the Masters, and has far less experience at Quail Hollow compared to his rivals, but only a fool would count him out. After a tumble down the rankings over the last two seasons, Justin Thomas appears firmly back to his best. A first win since 2022 at last month's RBC Heritage combined with five top-ten finishes this year, has the American back inside the world's top five and bang in form ahead of this week. A two-time winner of the PGA Championship, Thomas has clearly taken a liking to this event and finished T8 last year at Valhalla despite being far from his best at the time. Many more will be wary of his threat this time around, though, especially as he returns to Quail Hollow, the site of his first major victory in 2017. Shane Lowry may have turned 38 last month, but the Irishman is only getting better with age, having entered the world's top ten for the first time after his second-place finish at last week's Truist Championship. More Trending A final-round meltdown at the Masters saw Lowry drift down the leaderboard, but he has regularly found himself in contention over the last few majors. At the Open last year, Lowry was within one shot of the lead during the final round before Xander Schauffele eased clear of the chasing pack. And at the PGA Championship in 2024, a record-equaling third-round 62 vaulted him into contention before an eventual T6 finish. Lowry is the only man on this list with just one major to his name, but now playing some of the most consistent golf of his career, there is no reason why this week couldn't be the backdrop to his second triumph. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: US PGA Championship 2025: Tee times, TV schedule, start time, odds and how to watch in UK MORE: Red-hot Rory McIlroy will feel right at home as US PGA Championship visits Quail Hollow MORE: Tottenham can reach Europa League final in sunny Spain despite defeat to Bodo/Glimt in the Arctic Circle
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
How AI agents are replacing traditional roles in Indian startups
Live Events On a hot April afternoon in Bengaluru, the customer‑care floor of a booming food‑delivery start‑up stands eerily quiet. Row after row of swivel chairs sit empty, the faint aroma of masala chai hanging in the air. Last year, 200 agents juggled phones and crib sheets here; today, a dozen bot‑ops engineers monitor dashboards while large‑language‑model (LLM) chatbots settle the same flood of complaints. Scenes like this are now common across India's startup belt, and they raise a blunt question: what happens when software agents begin doing the jobs that once defined early‑stage career success?• Cheap, English‑speaking graduates accepted ₹3–6 lakh starting salaries.• Rapid scaling discouraged process investment; founders solved for gaps by adding headcount.• Compliance chores like GST, KYC, and labour registers created constant paperwork.• Investors prized topline metrics (GMV, MAU) over operational result: young firms became people‑heavy service factories that looked tech‑savvy on the surface but ran on manual effort AI agent is more than a macro or a script. It senses, thinks, and acts without waiting for a human to press 'run'. A smart speaker hears you (sense), figures out intent (think), and switches on the light (act). Over the past two years, LLMs have learned to call databases, robotic‑process‑automation (RPA) bots, and voice engines, letting a single agent jump from answering a chat to reconciling a ledger. Autonomy, not mere speed, is the real the example of a quick‑commerce startup. Its dispatch centre once relied on night‑shift supervisors who called riders about late orders. Today, an agentic system ingests traffic data, inventory, and GPS pings, reshuffling routes automatically and only pinging a rider if their timely delivery promise is at risk. In hiring, a pharmaceutical major has replaced phone screens for shop‑floor roles with an AI recruiter that conducts two‑minute vernacular interviews and grades accent, attitude, and availability before a human picks up the aren't disappearing in theory; they're vanishing on production floors across India every will still stay in the loop, but fewer fit inside it each quarter.• Code & DevOps: Copilots write boilerplate and spin up test environments.• Design: Generative video and 3D asset builders handle early creative.• Compliance: Regulatory‑tech agents compile routine filings for MCA and likely that obstacles will persist with hallucinations, messy Tier 2 address data, and regulatory sign‑offs, but they'll only slow, not stop the a ten‑person neo‑bank where specialised agents onboard customers, underwrite loans, resolve disputes, and reconcile books. Add to that warehouse drones and sidewalk bots, once safety and unit economics line up. Yet regulators will still demand a human signature for high‑risk calls in credit, health, and law.• Data Privacy: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act mandates impact assessments for 'significant' AI use.• Infrastructure: GPU shortages could slow pilots, though fresh cloud CAPEX promises relief.• Languages: Accuracy plunges outside the top dozen tongues, keeping human reviewers is vital.• Liability: If a bot misfiles GST, who pays - the founder, the vendor, or the algorithm's creator?Nuanced apologies, complex negotiations, and strategic trade‑offs will stubbornly remain human. Emotional intelligence, institutional memory, and accountability offer insulation no algorithm can yet agents are already trimming payrolls, and the scissors will only grow sharper. Yet India's youthful workforce is not automatically doomed. If companies funnel savings into up‑skilling and policymakers enforce smart guardrails, the same agents that displace routine jobs could free millions to tackle higher‑order problems. The startup of the 2030s may run on half the people, but the humans it keeps will be twice as strategic - and hopefully twice as fulfilled.
