Prince Harry Supports Elizabeth Hurley in Court, a Day After His Own Emotional Testimony in Trial Against U.K. Tabloids

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NEED TO KNOW

• Prince Harry arrived at the High Court in London on Jan. 22 to support fellow claimant Elizabeth Hurley

• Hurley is one of the other six claimants in the case against Associated Newspapers, who publish the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday

• Prince Harry ended his testimony on the witness stand on Jan. 21 on an emotional note, saying the newspapers had made the life of his wife Meghan Markle "an absolute misery"

Prince Harryis showing his support for the other claimants in his case against the publishers of theDaily Mail.

The Duke of Sussex, 41, attended the High Court in London on Jan. 22 as actressElizabeth Hurleygave evidence.

It came a day after Harry had himself sat in the witness box answering questions about his complaints against Associated Newspapers, which publishes theDaily Mailand theMail on Sunday. The other claimants includeElton Johnand his husband David Furnish, andJude Law's ex-wifeSadie Frost. Together, they accuse Associated Newspapers of using unlawful methods to gather information.

On Jan. 22, Harry took a seat in court 76, while Hurley, 60, took her place in the witness box shortly after 10:30 a.m. local time and was asked to swear on oath on a Bible to tell "the whole truth.". She was then asked a series of questions by Associated Newspapers' lawyer, Antony White.

Harry had been scheduled to be in court on Thursday anyway, as his original date for testimony was set for then. However, the timetable moved up due to the speed with which the lawyer for Associated Newspapers, Antony White, delivered his shorter-than-expected opening statement — something those close to Harry's legal teamcriticized.

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So, Hurley was moved up to Jan. 22. She arrived at the court with her sonDamian, 23, by her side.

Harry had ended his close to two hours in the witness box on Jan. 21 on an emotional note. Asked how the process had been, he said that in the years after he brought the case several years ago the newspapers had continued to target him and his wife,Meghan Markle, making her life "an absolute misery."

Turning toward the judge, Harry's voice broke as he spoke about the toll of the case.

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"By standing up here and taking a stand against them, this has continued to come after me," Harry said, his voice cracking with emotion. "And they have made my wife's life an absolute misery, my Lord."

Harry added, "Through the course of this litigation, it's only got worse, not better," he told the court. "It's fundamentally wrong to put all of us through all of this again. What's required is an apology and some accountability. It's a horrible experience."

About 30 minutes after the hearing, he left the court building in central London looking cheerier, smiling and briefly acknowledging well-wishers and photographers with a small wave.

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In his witness statement, seen by PEOPLE, Harry said he felt compelled to take legal action after what he described as "vicious" and "sometimes racist" coverage of Meghan, 44, following the start of their relationship in 2016.

This case is Harry's third — and final — legal battle against some British publications. A year ago, Harryreached a surprise settlement with the publisher ofThe Sun, which paidan eight-figure sum in damagesand issued an unprecedented apology acknowledging unlawful actions. That had followed a a long-running case against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), in whichhe was awarded damages. The publishers also paid around $500,000 for Harry's legal fees.

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The 10 greatest movies in the history of Sundance Film Festival

Sundance Film Festivalis upon us again, shining a light on the best of the best in independent cinema.

For more than 40 years, Sundance (which runs through Feb. 1) has beenthe launching pad for iconic filmmakers(Quentin Tarantino,Paul Thomas Anderson, David O. Russell andWes Anderson, among others) as well as a ton of great indie movies. Out of Utah have come Oscar-ready films like"CODA"– the only Sundance movie to win best picture – plus cult oddities such as "Napoleon Dynamite" and a lot of horror fare, from the original "Saw" to the summer hit "Talk to Me."

This year's event features another crop of premieres trying to make their mark, from the Charli XCX mockumentary "The Moment" and satire "The Gallerist" with Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega to high-profile documentaries about Courtney Love, Billie Jean King and Brittney Griner.

It's a historic Sundance, being the last fest in Park City beforemoving to Coloradoand the first since the death of founderRobert Redford. Even if you can't make it there in person,tickets for online screeningsare available for movie lovers who want to partake from their couch. But if you also want to celebrate the fest's long history, here are its 10 best all-time films to stream for your own greatest-hits Sundance:

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'Sex, Lies and Videotape' (1989)

Before winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes, Steven Soderbergh's directorial debut sizzled at Sundance with James Spader as a guy who videotapes women discussing their sexual fantasies and gets old college pals involved. The film helped kick-start an indie movie revolution that included another Sundance debut, Tarantino's "Reservoir Dogs," two years later.

Where to watch:Apple TV,Fandango at Home,Amazon

'Clerks' (1994)

That year's festival slate included heavyweights like "Hoop Dreams" and "Four Weddings and a Funeral," though Kevin Smith's first low-budget comedy stands out as a black-and-white story of two convenience store clerks (Brian O'Halloran and Jeff Anderson) that's timeless in its relatability for working stiffs everywhere.

Where to watch:Apple TV,Amazon,Paramount+

'The Blair Witch Project' (1999)

Remember that whole found-footage phenomenon in the 2000s? Blame it all on the original. The creep-fest about filmmakers venturing into a Maryland forest to document a local legend freaked out a generation of horror fans with its shaky-cam antics and constant sense of dread.

Where to watch:Apple TV,Fandango at Home

'American Psycho' (2000)

Sorry, Batman, Christian Bale's best role is Huey Lewis-loving yuppie serial killer Patrick Bateman in director Mary Harron's darkly comic, blood-drenched thriller. Not only is the cast outstanding (with Willem Dafoe, Justin Theroux, Jared Leto and Reese Witherspoon) but the 1980s satire is as sharp as Bateman's ax.

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Where to watch:Apple TV,Fandango at Home,Amazon Prime

'Brick' (2005)

Best known in the mainstream for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" and the "Knives Out" films, writer/director Rian Johnson first made a splash in the indie scene with his masterful teen-movie spin on film noir. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is the hardboiled high-school detective navigating cliques and kid crime rings to find out who murdered his ex.

Where to watch:Apple TV,Fandango at Home,Amazon

'Little Miss Sunshine' (2006)

Hilarious and heartfelt misadventure is afoot when a dysfunctional family piles into VW bus for a cross-country trip to get their youngest member (Abigail Breslin) into a beauty pageant. Greg Kinnear and Toni Collette plays the bickering mom and dad, Steve Carell is the suicidal gay uncle, and Alan Arkin steals the movie as the coolest grandpa ever.

Where to watch:Apple TV,Fandango at Home,Hulu

'Fruitvale Station' (2013)

Before their sensational collaborations "Creed" and "Black Panther," debuting director Ryan Coogler teamed with Michael B. Jordan for this biopic showing the final day of Oscar Grant (Jordan), a young Oakland man killed by police officers in 2009. It's a powerful and affecting work that's only grown more relevant over the years.

Where to watch:Apple TV,Fandango at Home,Starz

'Whiplash' (2014)

Music is turned into a beautifully brutal art form in director Damien Chazelle's pre-"La La Land" drama. Miles Teller is a freshman drummer at a major conservatory who wants to be the next Buddy Rich, and J.K. Simmons won an Oscar playing the kid's abusive, perfectionist jazz band director from hell.

Where to watch:Apple TV,Fandango at Home,Amazon,Netflix

Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Tim Allen, left) and Woody (Tom Hanks) are back on the big screen in Pixar's fifth "Toy Story." Check out our exclusive peeks at the animated adventure and all the other new films you need to see in theaters and on streaming services in 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Greenland 2: Migration" (Jan. 9 in theaters): Ten years after a comet destroyed most of Earth, the Garrity family (Morena Baccarin, Roman Griffin Davis and Gerard Butler) leave the safety of their bunker to find a new home.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "People We Meet on Vacation" (Jan. 9 on Netflix): Poppy (Emily Bader) and Alex (Tom Blyth) are college friends who go on holiday every summer in the romantic comedy based on the Emily Henry novel.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "The Internship" (Jan. 13 video on demand): Ollie Roddy (far left), Alix Villaret and Lizzy Greene star as young assassins trained in a secret CIA program in the action thriller.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Night Patrol" (Jan. 16 in theaters): Dermot Mulroney stars as the leader of a LAPD task force that's also a group of vampires in the action horror movie.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "The Rip" (Jan. 16 on Netflix): Ben Affleck (left) and Matt Damon play Miami cops figuring out what to do with a load of cartel money in the twisty action thriller.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Mercy" (Jan. 23 in theaters): Chris Pratt stars as a detective on trial for murdering his wife who has 90 minutes to convince an AI judge of his innocence.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Mother of Flies" (Jan. 23 on Shudder): Toby Poser co-writes, co-directs and stars in the horror film as a dark witch sought out by a young woman who gets a deadly diagnosis.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Untitled Home Invasion Romance" (Jan. 27 video on demand): Jason Biggs (right, with Justin H. Min) directs and stars in the comedy as a husband who fakes a break-in to save his marriage.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "The Moment" (Jan. 30 in theaters): British pop star Charli XCX plays a fictionalized version of herself preparing for a headline tour in the mockumentary.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Send Help" (Jan. 30 in theaters): Linda (Rachel McAdams) and her sexist boss Bradley (Dylan O'Brien) get stuck on a deserted island after their plane crashes in the dark comedy/survival thriller.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "The Strangers – Chapter 3" (Feb. 6 in theaters): Masked serial killers Scarecrow and Pin-Up Girl return to menace their prey one last time in the horror trilogy closer.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Whistle" (Feb. 6 in theaters): Nick Frost stars in the horror movie as the teacher whose students find an ancient Aztec death whistle that, when blown, will summon their future deaths to hunt them down.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Honey Bunch" (Feb. 13 on Shudder): Jason Isaacs stars as a father whose daughter is a patient at a facility for experimental memory treatments in the horror movie.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Wuthering Heights" (Feb. 13 in theaters): The romance between Cathy (Margot Robbie) and Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi) gets dark and complicated in the adaptation of the Emily Brontë novel.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "I Can Only Imagine 2" (Feb. 20 in theaters): Trace Adkins (far left) stars as manager of the Christian rock band MercyMe (Mark Furze, Ezra Proch, Jason Burkey, Aaron Benward and John Michael Finley) in the biopic sequel.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Psycho Killer" (Feb. 20 in theaters): James Preston Rogers plays the Satanic Slasher, a serial murderer pursued by a police officer after the brutal death of her husband in the horror movie.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "In the Blink of an Eye" (Feb. 27 on Hulu): Kate McKinnon (left) and Yeji Kim star in a sci-fi drama featuring three stories that explore themes of humanity and connection across thousands of years.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Scream 7" (Feb. 27 in theaters): Guess who's back? Masked maniac Ghostface haunts an old foe in the latest installment in the long-running slasher franchise.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "The Bride!" (March 6 in theaters): Frank (Christian Bale) and his reanimated bride (Jessie Buckley) are the Bonnie and Clyde of Maggie Gyllenhaal's outlaw monster movie.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Hoppers" (March 6 in theaters): Thanks to some newfangled technology, Mabel (voiced by Piper Curda, center) gains new perspective on the animal world in the Pixar animated comedy.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" (March 6 in theaters, March 20 on Netflix): Cillian Murphy reprises his role as soldier-turned-criminal Tommy Shelby in a continuation of the British period drama series.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Reminders of Him" (March 13 in theaters): Fresh out of prison, Kenna (Maika Monroe) comes home to rebuild her life and connects with local bar owner Ledger (Tyriq Withers) in the Colleen Hoover adaptation.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Project Hail Mary" (March 20 in theaters): Ryan Gosling stars as a junior high science teacher who goes to space to save humanity and befriends an alien in the sci-fi adventure.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" (March 27 in theaters): Grace (Samara Weaving, left) and her estranged sister Faith (Kathryn Newton) have to survive being hunted in the horror-comedy sequel.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "The Drama" (April 3 in theaters): Robert Pattinson and Zendaya star as an engaged couple whose wedding week goes seriously awry after some information is revealed in the romantic dramedy.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" (April 3 in theaters): Luigi (voiced by Charlie Day, right) throws down with new villain Bowser Jr. (Benny Safdie) in the animated adventure sequel.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Apex" (April 24 on Netflix): In the survival thriller, Charlize Theron plays a grieving woman seeking solace in the Australian wilderness who's hunted by a ruthless serial killer.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Mother Mary" (April in theaters): A pop star (Anne Hathaway, right) reunites with her estranged best friend and ex-costume designer (Michaela Coel) in the psychosexual thriller.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "The Mandalorian and Grogu" (May 22 in theaters): The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and his little buddy Grogu star in a "Star Wars" movie continuation of their Disney+ show.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Disclosure Day" (June 12 in theaters): Colin Firth has an alien encounter in Steven Spielberg's mysterious sci-fi movie, also starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor and Colman Domingo.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Toy Story 5" (June 19 in theaters): Old-school toys Buzz (voiced by Tim Allen, second from right) and Woody (Tom Hanks) face new technology in the Pixar animated comedy.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Supergirl" (June 26 in theaters): After debuting in "Superman," Milly Alcock reprises her role as the Man of Steel's party-girl cousin in the DC superhero movie.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Motor City" (2026 in theaters): Ben McKenzie (far left) and Pablo Schreiber star as Detroit cops on different sides of the law in the 1970s-set action thriller.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" />

From 'Scream 7' to 'Super Mario 2,' get a sneak peek at 2026 movies

Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Tim Allen, left) and Woody (Tom Hanks) are back on the big screen in Pixar's fifth "Toy Story." Check out our exclusive peeks at the animated adventure and all the other new films you need to see in theaters and on streaming services in 2026.

'Get Out' (2017)

While scary movies have long had a socially conscious side, Jordan Peele brought it back to the fore in a big way with his first directorial outing, one of the best horror movies in recent memory. Daniel Kaluuya stars as a Black photographer visiting his white girlfriend's parents and is terrified to discover the truly insidious reason for his invitation.

Where to watch:Apple TV,Fandango at Home,Amazon,HBO Max

'CODA' (2021)

The tear-jerking dramedy featured a breakthrough role for Emilia Jones, an Oscar-winning, scene-stealing turn by Troy Kotsur and a thoughtful narrative that took audiences into the personal lives of a deaf family with a single hearing member.

Where to watch:Apple TV,Amazon,Fandango at Home

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Vance heads to Minneapolis amid tension over ICE crackdown

By Heather Schlitz and Bo Erickson

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit Minneapolis on Thursday to show support for a massive federal law enforcement operation underway in a city that has been on edge since an ICE officer shot dead ​a 37-year-old mother of three.

With the city and the country deeply divided over the January 7 fatal shooting of Renee Good, the vice ‌president's visit is meant to show support for the work of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, part of a force of 3,000 federal law enforcement officers deployed to the area.

Minnesota has become the latest ‌Democratic-leaning jurisdiction targeted by Republican President Donald Trump with a federal police show of force that the administration says is aimed at immigration violators and a fraud investigation involving social service programs in the Somali community.

Trump and his supporters have described the federal police rollouts as a necessary response to lax Democratic policies on crime and immigration. Local Democratic leaders and street protesters have accused ICE agents of aggressive tactics and racial profiling, and urged Trump to withdraw from what they say is a provocation ⁠dividing Americans.

ARMED OFFICERS, OBSERVERS WITH WHISTLES

Heavily armed federal officers ‌in tactical gear have been combing the streets of Minneapolis rounding up suspects they say are dangerous criminal immigration violators, while sometimes ensnaring law-abiding U.S. citizens. Demonstrators have responded with their own observer patrols, blowing whistles to warn people of ICE raids ‍while voicing their displeasure with Trump's escalation.

The operations have divided some of the president's own supporters.

Vance has taken a leading role in defending the Minnesota ICE shooting. Less than 24 hours after Good's death, Vance stood up for the officer involved, blamed the woman who was killed, and said the incident should be a political test ahead of the 2026 ​midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.

The vice president will host a roundtable event with local leaders and community members where he will discuss "restoring ‌law and order in Minnesota" and meet with officers in a show of support, the White House said on Wednesday. He will also argue that Minneapolis' policy of banning city staff from enforcing federal immigration law has degraded public safety and endangered ICE officers, the White House said.

Vance is also expected to discuss how the Trump administration is taking on so-called sanctuary cities that do not cooperate with the administration's immigration crackdown, threatening to cut them off from federal funding starting on February 1.

'POLITICAL THEATER'

Richard Carlbom, chair of Minnesota's Democratic Party, said he hopes Vance will promote calm but fears political agitation.

"I think he is simply coming here for ⁠political theater. This entire situation we're being faced with is a retribution campaign by him ​and the president of the United States against Minnesotans," Carlbom told Reuters, calling on Minnesotans to "continue ​to resist the vice president."

Trump addressed the Minnesota issue during his speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, saying, "ICE gets beat up by stupid people from leadership in Minnesota. We actually are helping Minnesota so much, but they don't ‍appreciate it."

Patty O'Keefe, a 36-year-old Minnesotan and ⁠non-profit worker who was pepper sprayed and detained by federal agents in January after documenting ICE movements in the city, did not welcome Vance's visit.

"He's calling for law and order when it's his federal agents who are creating chaos and escalating violence," O'Keefe said. "His divisive rhetoric is not welcome ⁠here."

The president and the White House have tied the ICE operation to issues of welfare fraud in the state. Since 2022, at least 56 people have pleaded guilty, according to the Justice ‌Department.

"Minnesota reminds us that the West cannot mass import foreign cultures," Trump said in Davos.

(Reporting by Heather Schlitz in Minneapolis and Bo Erickson ‌in Washington; Writing by Daniel Trotta; editing by Scott Malone and Deepa Babington)

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