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.
Rome to offer free cinema screenings as refuge from summer heat
Rome will offer free screenings in 11 air-conditioned cinemas as part of a heat-relief plan Mayor Roberto Gualtieri presented on Wednesday, while most of Europe was sweltering through a hot summer.
Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer to perform at Abu Dhabi Festival 2026
Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer will perform live at the 23rd edition of the Abu Dhabi Festival later this year as the United Arab Emirates celebrates "wisdom of culture" with a season of performances.
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Actor Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case by Australian court
Australian actor Rebel Wilson was on Wednesday found not liable by a Sydney court of defaming Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor in her directorial debut "The Deb", over allegations linked to a series of social media posts made by Wilson.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ keeps fans guessing with mystery roles and Marvel cameos
For Tom Holland, Sony's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," based on the famous Marvel Comics web-slinging character, tells a different kind of superhero story — one centered on vulnerability.
