Ellen DeGeneres Says She Permanently Moved to the U.K. Because of Donald Trump: 'Everything Here Is Just Better'New Foto - Ellen DeGeneres Says She Permanently Moved to the U.K. Because of Donald Trump: 'Everything Here Is Just Better'

Kevork Djansezian/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty; Anna Moneymaker/Getty Ellen DeGeneres permanently relocated to the U.K. because of Donald Trump, she confirmed in a July 20 appearance DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi initially planned to live in the U.K. part-time, but decided to stay year-round after Trump was re-elected The comedian officially moved to the Cotswolds region of England in November 2024 Ellen DeGeneresjust confirmed that PresidentDonald Trumpinspired her permanent move to the United Kingdom. Last November, the comedian and former talk show host, 67, and her wife,Portia de Rossi,relocated from the U.S. to the English countryside. In DeGeneres' first public appearance since moving to the Cotswolds region, she confirmed reports that she and de Rossi, 52, decided to settle across the pond after Trump, 79, was re-elected, per theBBC. During a live conversation in the English town of Cheltenham on Sunday, July 20, English broadcaster Richard Bacon asked DeGeneres whether reports that Trump played a role in the move are correct, to which she replied, "Yes," per the BBC. Initially, theEllen DeGeneres Showalum thought she and her wife would spend just a portion — three or four months — of the year at their "part-time house" in the U.K., she explained to Bacon at Cheltenham's Everyman theater. Then, Trumpwas re-elected. Ellen DeGeneres/Instagram The couple "got here the day before the election," DeGeneres recalled, "and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, 'He got in.' … And we're like, 'We're staying here.' " In the same appearance, the comedian also raved to Bacon about life in the U.K., according to the BBC. "It's absolutely beautiful," the star said, adding that she and de Rossi are "just not used to seeing this kind of beauty. The villages and the towns and the architecture — everything you see is charming and it's just a simpler way of life." "We moved here in November, which was not the ideal time, but I saw snow for the first time in my life," the former California native recalled. "We love it here. Portia flew her horses here, and I have chickens, and we had sheep for about two weeks." But it's not just the natural beauty the couple loves. "Everything here is just better — the way animals are treated, people are polite," DeGeneres said. "I just love it here." The comedian had relocated to the English countryside last November, after selling her and de Rossi's California estate in August for $96 million, a real estate insider told PEOPLE at the time. At the time, a source told PEOPLE that DeGeneres "was in England house hunting in the beginning of October," and "ended up finding a house that she loved and purchased it shortly after." Casey Durkin/NBC via Getty Along with de Rossi, DeGeneres hasshared glimpses into lifesince settling across the pondon social media, but did not officially confirm the couple's reason for moving until the July 20 appearance. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Rumors that it had to do with Trump and his presidency have long swirled online, however — andeven inspired a reaction from one of DeGeneres' fellow comedians,Rosie O'Donnell, whorelocated to Dublinin January. In April, the 63-year-oldViewalum — who has been vocal about leaving the U.S. as a result of the current Trump administration — toldUs Weekly, "I've never really known Ellen to say anything political in her life, so I was surprised to read that she left because of President Trump." "Like, that shocked me, actually," added O'Donnell. Read the original article onPeople

Ellen DeGeneres Says She Permanently Moved to the U.K. Because of Donald Trump: 'Everything Here Is Just Better'

Ellen DeGeneres Says She Permanently Moved to the U.K. Because of Donald Trump: 'Everything Here Is Just Better' Kevork Djansezian/N...
Did Netflix's 'Untamed' Actually Film in Yosemite National Park?New Foto - Did Netflix's 'Untamed' Actually Film in Yosemite National Park?

WhileUntamedis set in Yosemite National Park in California, much of the filming for the Netflix thriller took place in British Columbia, Canada. Yosemite has served as a filming location for numerous projects, includingIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom(1994) andStar Trek V: The Final Frontier(1989), but forUntamed, the production opted to use Canadian locations as a stand-in for the California park. Filming locations reportedlyincludedChip Kerr Park, Mount Seymour, Murdo Frazier Park, and the Sea to Sky Gondola inSquamish. In addition, production took place at Vancouver's North Shore Studios. In August 2024,Untamedfilmed in Port Moody in British Columbia, with local paperTri-Cities Dispatchreporting, "Hollywood was visiting Port Moody last week, with actor Eric Bana on the set of a new Netflix production around Chip Kerr Park. A dozen semi-trailers, a boom lift, catering truck, and a large film crew with set designers, production assistants, camera operators, actors and directors took over a portion of Henry Street, Hope Street and William Street." Actress Lily Santiago, who plays Naya Vasquez in the series, shared behind-the-scenes snaps from filming in Vancouver on her Instagram ahead of the premeire. "We're on location a lot for this project," Santiagosaidin a recent interview. "All the locations I've been able to film forUntamedare just stunningly beautiful. For episode one or two, the director, Tom Bezucha, said he wanted the characters to take it all in and acknowledge the beauty. We both agreed that it shouldn't be too hard." On his Instagram, Bezucha shared a glimpse of the fake El Capitan they filmed on: Per his Instagram parts of Yosemite were also built on a sound stage: All six episodes ofUntamedare now streaming on Netflix.Watch now You Might Also Like 12 Weekend Getaway Spas For Every Type of Occasion 13 Beauty Tools to Up Your At-Home Facial Game

Did Netflix's 'Untamed' Actually Film in Yosemite National Park?

Did Netflix's 'Untamed' Actually Film in Yosemite National Park? WhileUntamedis set in Yosemite National Park in California, muc...
'Superman' flexes its might in second weekend with $57.3 millionNew Foto - 'Superman' flexes its might in second weekend with $57.3 million

NEW YORK (AP) —James Gunn's "Superman"showed staying power in its second weekend at North American box offices, collecting $57.3 million in ticket sales and remaining the No. 1 movie in cinemas, according to studio estimates Sunday. None of the week's new releases — "I Know What You Did Last Summer," "Smurfs," and "Eddington" — came close to touching Warner Bros. and DC Studios'superhero success. "Superman" dipped 54% from its domestic opening, an average decline for a big summer film. In two weeks, "Superman" has grossed $406.8 million worldwide, a good start for the movie DC Studios is banking on to restart its movie operations. A big test looms next weekend, when the Walt Disney Co. releases Marvel's"The Fantastic Four: First Steps." Strong audience scores and good reviews should help propel the $225 million-budgeted "Superman" toward profitability in the coming weeks. For Warner Bros. and DC Studios, "Superman" is key to kicking off a 10-year plan for the comic book adaptation studio. Co-headsGunn and Peter Safrawere tasked with rehabilitating the flagging operation. Next on tap are the films "Supergirl" and "Clayface" in 2026. But "Superman" is far from flying solo in theaters right now. Universal Pictures'"Jurassic World: Rebirth"came in second this weekend, with $23.4 million in its third week of release. The seventh "Jurassic" movie, this one starring Scarlett Johansson, held its own despite the competition from "Superman." In three weeks, it accrued $648 million worldwide. Apple Studios and Warner Bros.'"F1: The Movie"has also shown legs, especially internationally. In its fourth weekend, the Brad Pitt racing drama dipped just 26% domestically, bringing in $9.6 million in North America, and another $29.5 million overseas. Its global total stands at $460.8 million. But both of the biggest new releases — Sony Pictures' "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and Paramount Pictures' "Smurfs" — fell flat. "I Know What You Did Last Summer"opened with $13 million, a fair result for a movie budgeted at a modest $18 million, but a disappointing opening for a well-known horror franchise. The film, directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, is set 27 years after the 1997 original. Teenagers played by Madelyn Cline and Chase Sui Wonders are again haunted for covering up a car accident. The movie's reviews (38% "fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes) were poor for "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and audiences graded it similarly. The film notched a "C+" on CinemaScore. The original collected $72.6 million in its domestic run in 1997. Paramount Pictures'"Smurfs"debuted in fourth place this weekend with $11 million. The latest big-screen reboot for the woodland blue creatures prominently features Rihanna as the voice of Smurfette. But reviews (21% "fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes) were terrible. Audiences were kinder, giving it a "B+" on CinemaScore, but the $58 million-budgeted release will depend largely on its international sales. In 56 overseas markets, "Smurfs" earned $22.6 million. Ari Aster's "Eddington"opened with $4.2 million on 2,111 screens for A24. Since itspremiere at the Cannes Film Festival, "Eddington" has beenparticularly divisive. The pandemic-set Western features Joaquin Phoenix as the right-wing sheriff of a small New Mexico town who faces off with its liberal mayor (Pedro Pascal). While Aster's first film, 2018's "Heredity" ($82.8 million worldwide against a $10 million budget) helped establish A24 as an indie powerhouse, but the less-than-stellar launch of "Eddington" marks the second box-office disappointment for Aster. His 2023 film "Beau Is Afraid" cost $35 million to make but collected just $12.4 million worldwide. "Eddington" cost about $25 million to produce. Audiences gave it a "C+" on CinemaScore. None of Aster's previous films have been graded higher. Yet collectively, Hollywood is enjoying a very good summer. According to data firm Comscore, the 2025 summer box office is up 15.9% over the same period last year, with the year-to-date sales running 15% ahead of 2025. Summer ticket sales have amassed about $2.6 billion domestically, according to Comscore. Top 10 movies by domestic box office With final domestic figures being released Monday, this list factors in the estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore: 1. "Superman," $57.3 million. 2. "Jurassic World Rebirth," $23.4 million. 3. "I Know What You Did Last Summer," $13 million. 4. "Smurfs," $11 million. 5, "F1: The Movie," $9.6 million. 6. "How to Train Your Dragon," $5.4 million. 7. "Eddington," $4.3 million. 8. "Elio," $2 million. 9. "Lilo & Stitch," $1.5 million. 10. "28 Years Later," $1.3 million.

‘Superman’ flexes its might in second weekend with $57.3 million

'Superman' flexes its might in second weekend with $57.3 million NEW YORK (AP) —James Gunn's "Superman"showed staying ...
Car crashes into a barn's roof in Germany, seriously injuring 2New Foto - Car crashes into a barn's roof in Germany, seriously injuring 2

BERLIN (AP) — Police in northwestern Germany on Sunday said that several people were injured when a car veered off a road, hit a 7-year-old boy on a trampoline and went flying into a barn roof on its side. Police said that the car first collided with a parked vehicle in the town of Bohmte, broke through a hedge and drove into a garden where it hit the boy. The car then went over uneven ground and it was apparently catapulted into the air and ended up crashing into the roof of a neighboring barn about 3 meters (10 feet) off the ground. The boy was seriously injured, the police statement said. The driver was an unidentified 42-year-old man, and his wife was also seriously injured. Their two sons, ages 11 and 12, and a 13-year-old passenger were also on board, who like the driver emerged with minor injuries. Dozens of firefighters, as well as a dozen ambulances and two rescue helicopters were among the emergency services deployed in response. Images from the scene showed rescuers cutting through the roof, and wreckage of a playground that the car ran through. The car had to be removed from the roof with a crane and was carted away by police. An investigation was underway.

Car crashes into a barn's roof in Germany, seriously injuring 2

Car crashes into a barn's roof in Germany, seriously injuring 2 BERLIN (AP) — Police in northwestern Germany on Sunday said that several...
At least 73 people seeking aid in Gaza killed by Israeli gunfire on Sunday, health ministry saysNew Foto - At least 73 people seeking aid in Gaza killed by Israeli gunfire on Sunday, health ministry says

At least 73 people were killed and around 150 people injured byIsraeli gunfirein Gaza while seeking aid on Sunday, according to the Palestinian health ministry. Some 67 people were killed in northern Gaza, the ministry said, while six others were killed in Khan Younis in the south of the Strip. It is unclear whether the 67 people reported killed in northern Gaza were all killed in the same place or in multiple incidents. It marks one of the highest reported death tolls among recent,repeated casesin which aid seekers have been killed. The Israel Defense Forces said that troops had "fired warning shots in order to remove an immediate threat posed to them" after "a gathering of thousands of Gazans was identified in the northern Gaza Strip." "The IDF is aware of the claim regarding casualties in the area, and the details of the incident are still being examined," the Israeli military said, without disclosing any casualty figures. The Israeli military also issued a warning to residents in a number of areas in northern Gaza, including the cities of Beit Lahia, Jabalya and Beit Hanoun. "These areas are active combat zones and extremely dangerous," the IDF's Arabic language spokesman, Avichay Adraee, said Sunday. "The Israel Defense Forces are operating in these areas with very intense force. For your safety, movement to these areas is strictly prohibited. Those who heard have been warned." According to Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, director of theAl-Shifa Hospitalin Gaza, people were shot at by the Israeli army on Sunday morning while attempting to get aid northwest of Gaza City, which is in the north of the enclave. "Al-Shifa Medical Complex is in a catastrophic state due to the overwhelming number of martyrs, injuries and starving civilians," Abu Salmiya told CNN in a statement. "There have been a large number of deaths and injuries among those seeking aid, and ambulances and civilian vehicles have not stopped arriving, transporting the wounded and the dead from the northwestern areas of Gaza," he continued. "A significant number of civilians, and even medical staff, are arriving in a state of fainting or collapse due tosevere malnutrition," he said. The Palestinian Red Crescent said that its Al-Saraya Field Hospital in Gaza City received 120 injured people, some of them in critical condition, on Sunday. It said it also received two dead bodies. "Israeli forces targeted civilians waiting for aid arriving from the Zikim area, north of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip. Due to the large number of casualties received by the hospital, new beds were urgently opened to ensure adequate treatment for the injured, as the hospital's capacity is estimated at only 68 beds," the Palestinian Red Crescent said. Meanwhile, residents in the central Gaza city of Deir Al Balah said they were forced to evacuate on Sunday after the IDF dropped flyers warning them to leave the area. "The planes came and dropped many leaflets on us; the entire sky was covered with leaflets on the houses, the streets and everywhere, stating that we had to evacuate from certain areas," one resident, Thurayya Abu Qunneis, told CNN. "We are living on edge. We can't sleep, eat or drink. There is no flour, no anything, and we are hungry," she said. "We are dying, and our children are dying of hunger." Another resident, Mohammad Al Najiri, told CNN: "We were sitting here in the morning when suddenly they sent us messages and warnings telling us to leave. Where should we go? There is no place to evacuate to… we don't know where to go." Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) said in a statement Sunday that Israel's evacuation orders "endanger vital humanitarian and primary healthcare sites… and are accelerating the systematic dismantling of Gaza's already-decimated healthcare system," adding that several humanitarian organizations' offices were "ordered to evacuate immediately," and nine clinics, five shelters and a community kitchen were forced to shut down amid the orders. In another incident on Saturday, at least32 people were killedwhile seeking aid near a distribution point run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, according to the Palestinian health ministry and witnesses. The Israeli military said troops had "identified suspects who approached them during operational activity in the Rafah area" about one kilometer from the aid site "at night-time when it's not active." The IDF said troops had called on the suspects "to distance themselves, and after they did not comply, the troops fired warning shots." It said it was aware of reports regarding casualties and the incident was under review. According to Gaza's Hamas-run Government Media Office, some 995 people have been killed while attempting to obtain food near aid distribution sites between May 27 and Sunday. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said earlier this month that nearly 800 Gazans had been killed trying to access aid between late May and July 7. CNN's Eugenia Yosef and Abeer Salman contributed to this report. This story has been updated with additional information. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

At least 73 people seeking aid in Gaza killed by Israeli gunfire on Sunday, health ministry says

At least 73 people seeking aid in Gaza killed by Israeli gunfire on Sunday, health ministry says At least 73 people were killed and around 1...
Suspect on the run after stealing fire engine and crashing into 16 vehiclesNew Foto - Suspect on the run after stealing fire engine and crashing into 16 vehicles

A suspect remained on the loose Sunday after stealing a 35,000-pound fire engine in Everett, Washington, and going on a rampage, crashing into more than a dozen parked vehicles before abandoning the emergency rig and fleeing on foot, according to police and fire officials. The theft of the Everett Fire Department pumper truck unfolded as its fire crew was on the fifth floor of a nearby building attending a medical emergency call, police said. "Losing a fire engine in such a reckless manner not only jeopardizes the safety of our first responders but also puts our community at risk," Everett Police Chief John DeRousse said in a statement. "We are committed to ensuring the safety of our residents, and any information that helps us resolve this incident is crucial. It is imperative that we hold the suspect accountable for their actions, and we will work diligently to bring them to justice." The theft happened just after 11 p.m. on Friday in the 2900 block of Hoyt Avenue in Everett, according to police. Firefighters returning from the medical emergency call discovered their engine, a 2018 Pierce Enforcer Pumper truck, was missing, according to police. MORE: Suspect handcuffed behind his back steals patrol car, leads cops on 100 mph chase Around that same time, the first 911 call came in reporting a fire engine had crashed into two parked vehicles and fled the scene, according to police. Within a minute of getting the call, a second 911 caller reported that the fire engine had plowed into 10 parked vehicles and that the driver had abandoned the apparatus and ran from the scene, police said. As officers responded to the crash sites, they came across three other scenes where vehicle or property -- including trees and a street sign -- had been damaged, police said. MORE: At least 30 injured after car plows into crowd outside music venue in Los Angeles At least 16 parked vehicles were damaged in the rampage, according to police. The stolen fire engine also sustained significant damage and had to be taken out of service, officials said. No injuries were reported. "We are actively reviewing this incident and examining our policies and procedures to see what, if anything, can be done to help prevent such occurrences in the future," Everett Fire Chief Dave DeMarco said in a statement. MORE: Man dies after being pulled into MRI machine while wearing metal chain: Police As the investigation continued on Sunday, police requested help from the community in identifying the suspect. Police asked that anyone with information about the incident to contact investigators immediately. ABC News' Darren Reynolds contributed to this report.

Suspect on the run after stealing fire engine and crashing into 16 vehicles

Suspect on the run after stealing fire engine and crashing into 16 vehicles A suspect remained on the loose Sunday after stealing a 35,000-p...

 

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