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‘You’re a slut!’: Judi Dench reveals parrot’s pet name for her

Award-winning actor, who turns 90 next week, says ‘everyone should have a parrot’ like her African grey Sweetie

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024

Dame Judi Dench gets called VERY rude names by her parrot

Dame Judi Dench has been called a "slut" and a "slag" by her rescue African grey parrot Sweetie.

BANG Premier · Dec 1, 2024

Indie films losing out to obsession with bankable stars, says Richard Eyre

British director whose career is being celebrated at the BFI says creative industry increasingly wants safe bets

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2024

I just had a conversation with Meta AI Voice — and it’s way better than I expected

Meta AI now lets you speak to the artificial intelligence instead of just sending text messages and this including being able to ask Judi Dench to rap or recite a Shakespearean Sonnet.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 11, 2024

Dame Judi Dench becomes tearful after being asked about Dame Maggie Smith's death

Dame Judi Dench choked up when she was asked about the recent death of her friend Dame Maggie Smith during an interview at the Cheltenham Literature Festival.

BANG Premier · Oct 5, 2024

Judi Dench ‘breaks down in tears’ when asked about death of friend Maggie Smith

Dame Judi Dench and Dame Maggie Smith had been close friends since their time at the Old Vic theatre in London in the 1950s

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2024

‘She told me you shouldn’t put anything in your ear smaller than your elbow’: readers on Maggie Smith

From imposing glamour at a first night to her ready wit and disarming kindness out of the public eye, and for the indelible performances, readers remember a walking tour de force

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2024

Meta’s AI chatbot just got a huge free upgrade — 5 prompts to try now

The latest Meta AI updates feature celebrity voices and lip-synched translations.

Tom’s Guide · Sep 27, 2024

Maggie Smith's best films ranked, according to Rotten Tomatoes

The Academy Award-winning actress died in hospital on Friday

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2024

These Maggie Smith and Judi Dench conversations were so priceless and funny

The two were friends and costars over the years.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 27, 2024