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Charl is currently an Assistant Editor at The Tab, managing 12 local teams across the UK whilst working on national entertainment content. She also has five years' experience as a journalist, and holds a BJTC-accredited MA in Broadcast Journalism.

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It's time: Here are the best and worst dressed celebrities at the Oscars 2025

It’s back, the Academy Awards. The most coveted award show in film took place last night in LA, and it really was something. But, many of us aren’t here for the awards but to see who was the worst or best dressed at the 2025 Oscars.

Before the show, many of the celebs in attendance took to the red carpet to show off their outfits for the evening.

Some stunned, leaving jaws dropped to the floor, but some were questionable, to say the least.

So, let’s have a look at the best and worst dressed cele...
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Here's what'll happen in HBO's The Last of Us season two if it follows the game's plot

HBO’s The Last of Us is back on 13th April, two years after Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay burst onto our screens as Joel and Ellie.
The Last of Us, which is based on a video game of the same name, follows Joel as he transports teenager Ellie through a post-apocalyptic world plagued by a virus which turns its hosts into zombie-like creatures.
Fans of the game will know that the first season pretty closely followed the plot of the game. All major parts of the game were portrayed in the series, and...
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Disney's Devil in the Family: Where are Ruby Franke's children now?

Disney Plus gave us yet another chilling documentary, Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke.

The limited series followed the life of Ruby Franke, a family vlogger, who garnered global attention after it was revealed she had been abusing her children.

Her six children often featured in her videos, and many people thought they lived a picture perfect life, but when one of her children was found...
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UCL student found guilty of drugging and raping 10 women

A UCL student has been found guilty of drugging and raping 10 women.

Zhenhao Zou, 28, a Chinese PhD student filmed a himself assaulting nine of his victims, eight of whom have not been identified.

Inner London Crown Court heard how he kept the footage as “souvenirs” alongside some of the women’s belongings.

Along with 11 counts of rape against 10 women, the mechanical engineering student was also found guilty of three counts...
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From Ariana Grande to Raye: Here's a definitive ranking of all the Oscars 2025 performances

The Oscars 2025 has been and gone once more, and this year we were blessed with some stunning performances.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo performed, something they’d been denying doing for months. We also had a fabulous rendition of James Bond theme songs by LISA, Raye, and Doja Cat, as well as a performance by Queen Latifah.

However, finding videos of these performances is near impossible, so for those who want a ru...
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Old LinkedIn pics show Bonnie Blue’s wild transformation from corporate girly to OnlyFans star

As you know, Bonnie Blue, arguably the UK’s most well-known OnlyFans model, had a pretty boring life before her stardom. She was married, doing a nine to five, and working in an office.
Bonnie, whose real name is Tia Billinger was a talent acquisition consultant before she tried her hand at selling content on the infamous subscription site.
And, because she was a corporate worker bee like the rest of us, she of course had a LinkedIn profile, and trust me, it’s a gold mine.
So, let’s take a deep...
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RuPaul posts video 'slapping' Tyra Sanchez after her ‘vile’ comments on The Vivienne’s death

RuPaul has shared a video to TikTok of her “slapping” disgraced Drag Race winner, Tyra Sanchez, after her “vile” comments about The Vivienne’s death.

The Vivienne, whose real name is James Lee Williams, died suddenly on Sunday from unknown causes.

She had won the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, and is a much-loved member of the drag community.

The Vivienne was known for her humour, wit, and tongue-in-cheek comm...
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Because we can't all go to Oxford: Here are the easiest Russell Groups to get into in 2025

The UCAS deadline has just passed, you’re weighing up your options. Some of you might even be applying after the deadline, but no matter your situation, you know you want to go to the best uni possible.

You’ve also heard people talking about Russell Group universities all throughout your A-Levels but still have no clue what that actually means. Honestly, fairs.

You’re looking for prestige on that CV, and no one can blame you,...
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The complete relationship timeline of J-Lo and P Diddy, 23 years after their split

J-Lo and P Diddy’s relationship was an iconic moment for Hollywood. The two musical mammoths were truly in their prime when they struck up a relationship at the end of the 90s.

So, from a New York shooting to THAT green Versace dress, here’s a look at J-Lo and P Diddy’s relationship.
More than two decades ago, when Jennifer Lopez, or J-Lo, as she was known back then, was an up and coming artist, she met producer, P D...

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Confirmed: Marking boycott and strike action to go ahead at Cardiff University this semester

Cardiff University staff will be striking and potentially taking part in an indefinite marking boycott from next month.
A Cardiff UCU spokesperson announced that the industrial action will start on 1st May, with an indefinite marking boycott beginning on 6th May, if staff demands are not met by this point.
There will also be further strike days in May and June. These are 9th June, and 23rd to 27th June.
The spokesperson said that graduations may be disrupted due to the marking boycott. They adde...
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Here's what'll happen in HBO's The Last of Us season two if it follows the game's plot

HBO’s The Last of Us is back on 13th April, two years after Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay burst onto our screens as Joel and Ellie.
The Last of Us, which is based on a video game of the same name, follows Joel as he transports teenager Ellie through a post-apocalyptic world plagued by a virus which turns its hosts into zombie-like creatures.
Fans of the game will know that the first season pretty closely followed the plot of the game. All major parts of the game were portrayed in the series, and...
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Nottingham Trent staff member told child ‘age doesn’t matter’ during sexual relationship

Stephen Gill was a photography tutor at the university when he was caught with the girl by a colleagueA Nottingham Trent University staff member told a child “age doesn’t matter” during their sexual relationship.
Stephen Gill was sentenced last week after pleading guilty to the charge of being an adult who abused while in a position of trust/sexual activity with a girl.
Gill worked at Nottingham Trent, as well as New College, where he was a photography tutor.
However, he lost his job at the the...
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Queen Mary students no longer wearing skirts after camera found under university desk

‘It makes you feel like a sex object…it makes me feel sad I do not have any control’Students at Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) say they’re no longer wearing skirts after a camera was found under a desk on campus.
Last month, the news broke that a camera was found hidden under a desk in a study space at QMUL which appeared to have been used for filming students without their consent.
Students at the university voiced their concerns after an email was sent out by the university informing...
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Video shows murderous London student lying to detectives about killing woman on beach

Despite Nasen Saadi claiming he had not killed Amie Gray, he could not explain his whereabouts at the time of her murderNewly released interview footage shows how a London student lied to detectives about murdering a woman on Bournemouth beach.
Naseen Saadi, 20, was sentenced on Friday 28th March for stabbing Amie Gray to death, and attempting to murder Leanne Miles.
Saadi was deeply interested in murder, and according to the trial’s presiding judge, has a “grievance” against women.
He will spen...
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London student sentenced to life for murdering woman on Bournemouth beach

Amie Gray was said to have ‘saved’ her friend’s life when Nasen Saadi came at them both with a knifeA London student has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering a woman on Bournemouth beach.
Nasen Saadi, 20, a former criminology student from Croydon, killed Amie Gray, 34, after he stabbed her 10 times.
He further injured her friend, Leanne Miles, who sustained 20 stab wounds.
The attack was said to have been premeditated, with Saadi having asked his lecturers about how to get away with mu...
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Video shows the moment London student is arrested for murdering woman on Bournemouth beach

Nasen Saadi has been sentenced to serve a minimum of 39 years in prisonA video released by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) shows the moment a London student is arrested for murdering a woman on Bournemouth beach.
Nasen Saadi was sentenced on Friday 28th March for the murder of Amie Gray and the attempted murder of Leanne Miles.
He will serve at least 39 years in jail.
Saadi, 20, was a criminology student at the time of the killing and had previously asked his lecturers about getting away wit...
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23 more women come forward to Met Police over former UCL student and rapist Zhenhao Zou

Officers say half of those who have contacted them say the attacks happened in London23 more women have come forward to the Metropolitan Police over former UCL student and convicted rapist Zhenhao Zou.
Zou was convicted in March of 11 counts of rape against 10 women. He was also found guilty of a number of other charges such as three counts of voyeurism, 12 counts of possession of extreme pornographic images, one count of false imprisonment and eight of possession of drugs with intent to commit...
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UCU says Cardiff University's Kazakhstan campus proposal 'is in danger of rebounding'

The union also said it had concerns about corruption, repression and human rights abuses supposedly happening in the nationThe University and College Union (UCU) has said Cardiff University’s Kazakhstan campus proposal “is in danger of rebounding”.
In a statement, the union voiced its concerns about the project, claiming the university is “rushing” in its plans “without due regard for what’s left of our reputation”.
Cardiff University announced plans for a campus to be built in Kazakhstan earlie...
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Cardiff University tells 1,400 staff members they're at risk of losing their jobs

This comes as numerous courses are set to be cut across the institution1,400 Cardiff University staff have been told their jobs are at risk.
The staff members were emailed about potential redundancies by the university’s director of people and culture, Sally-ann Efstathiou on Wednesday.
She said: “This week we are informing colleagues currently in the in-scope pool for redundancy if they remain in-scope or are now out of scope. I know and recognise that being in-scope is very worrying and unsett...
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Exclusive: London’s ‘most expensive’ student charges men £200k a month to be their girlfriend

In an exclusive interview, a London student has spoken to The Tab about how she charges men £200,000 per month to be her boyfriend.
Rafaela, an international student from Brazil, said the men must date her for at least three months before she considers having sex with them.
The 21-year-old studies law at a university in London, and despite having a successful career believes that education is fundamental.
She also explained she has a very strict set of rules and makes any men follow them if they...
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Safe Zone: Glasgow students told to avoid Gilmorehill campus due to protest

*Live updates have now finished for this article, thank you for reading.*

16:16 – Road now reopened, protestors have moved to Kelvin Park East.

14:06 –  Students are now able to access the campus but the road is still closed to vehicles.

13:20 – Police closed down the street for vehicles.

13:17 –  Police Scotland arrived at scene.

Glasgow students have been told to avoid the Gilmorehill campus due to an ongoi...
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Students left feeling 'intimidated and threatened' by recent protests, Glasgow Uni says

An email sent by the University of Glasgow has claimed that a number of students have been left feeling “intimidated and threatened” by recent protests on campus.

David Duncan, University Secretary, sent the email to all students today following protests taking place over the past two days.

In the email, Mr Duncan said that “following both occupations, the University received compl...
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King's College London vice-chancellor releases statement after student dies in van crash

King’s College London’s vice-chancellor has released a statement following the van crash which killed a student on Tuesday.

Aalia Mahomed, a second year physics and philosophy student, died after a van hit her on The Strand earlier this week.

A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He was further arrested whilst in custody on suspicion of...
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Woman who died after being hit by van on the Strand confirmed to be King's College student

The woman who died after a van crashed into a group of people on the Strand has been identified as a King’s College London student.

She has been named by friends as Aalia, and according to eyewitnesses, was sitting on a bench when she was hit.
King’s College London has also sent an email to students confirming the 20-year-old was a student at the university.

The Metropolitan Police told The King’s Tab that the driver of...
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Swansea University fellow convicted of sexually abusing child over five year period

A Swansea University fellow has been convicted of sexually abusing a child over a five year period.

Anthony Pierce abused the boy, between 1985 and 1990, whilst he was a priest.

The 84-year-old pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault on a child under the age of 16
Pierce was a bishop of Swansea and Brecon between 1999 and 2008, but the attacks happened whilst he was a parish priest in West Cross,...
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These are the Russell Group unis where students are happiest with their education

It’s that time of year where next year’s freshers are trying to choose which UCAS offers to accept.

Pros and cons lists are being written, research is being done, and accommodation portals are opening.

You’ve looked where universities place in rankings, you’ve probably even looked through all the halls choices, but have you considered looking into which Russell Group unis have the students who are the happiest with their education?

Wel...
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Nottingham Uni Hospital Trust surgeon stabbed colleague and tried to burn down his house

A Nottingham University Hospital Trust surgeon stabbed his colleague and tried to burn down his house.

Peter Brookes, a plastic surgeon, stabbed his “hated” colleague Graeme Perks in his £1m house after trying to burn it down.

Brookes has denied two counts of attempted murder, attempted arson with intent to endanger life, and having a bladed article.

Brookes, 61, went to Mr Perks’ house w...
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Disney's Devil in the Family: Where are Ruby Franke's children now?

Disney Plus gave us yet another chilling documentary, Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke.

The limited series followed the life of Ruby Franke, a family vlogger, who garnered global attention after it was revealed she had been abusing her children.

Her six children often featured in her videos, and many people thought they lived a picture perfect life, but when one of her children was found...
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Only one third of Russell Groups have female vice-chancellors, these are the unis which do

It was International Women’s Day this weekend, and once again the spotlight was on gender equality, or the lack of it.

This year’s theme was Accelerate Action, focusing on pushing forward the closure of the gap between genders.

However, whilst gender equality has somewhat improved over the decades, women still face a huge economic and social chasm between them and their male counterparts.

This can be seen in academia...
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Here's what you should watch next after Netflix's American Murder: Gabby Petito

Netflix’s last American Murder season focused on Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old van life blogger who was killed by her fiancé.

Gabby was murdered in rural Wyoming, and it took weeks to find her, with her fiancé refusing to cooperate with police. Her killer, Brian Laudrie, later died by suicide, leaving a note which confessed to his crime.

This particular case went global, with Gabby soon becoming a household name, therefore it’s no surpr...
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Met Police releases footage showing moment UCL student rapist realises he's been caught

The Metropolitan Police has shared interview footage showing the moment former UCL student and rapist, Zhenhao Zou, realises he’s been caught.

In the footage, taken from an interview on 30th January 2024, detectives reveal to Zou that they’ve begun watching videos from his electronic devices, and have so far uncovered eight rapes.

Zhenhao Zou, 28, is a Chinese national, who was studying a PhD in mechanical engine...
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Zhenhao Zou: UCL student rapist could've attacked more than 60 women, Met Police says

According to the Metropolitan Police, former UCL student and convicted rapist, Zhenhao Zou, could have attacked more than 60 women.

Zou was convicted yesterday (5th March) at Inner London Crown Court of 11 counts of rape against 10 women.

However, the police believes the number may be much higher.

Commander Kevin Southworth, from the Metropolitan Police, spoke to the BBC about Zou, sa...
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