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DocumentaryLuLaRich, the Amazon docuseries on a multi-level marketing company, is a four-part dive into greed and faux-girlboss ideals Roberta Blevins first heard about the leggings in the fall of 2015, in a post by a fellow member of a motherhood-themed Facebook group. They were loudly patterned, buttery soft, interesting – clothing functional for chasing around young children, accommodating of changing bodies post-birth, and cute enough to be socially acceptable outside the home.

MoviesObituaryKay WalshTalented actor who kept her radical views through a busy, 50-year film careerDescribed by fellow actor James Mason as "witty, bright and petite", Kay Walsh, who has died aged 90, made 17 films between her 1934 debut How's Chances? and a breakthrough into quality work with Noël Coward's In Which We Serve (1942), co-directed by her then husband, David Lean. Born in London, Walsh and her sister lived with their grandmother, who first encouraged her love of films.

Metal This article is more than 11 years oldLamb of God frontman charged with manslaughter of fanThis article is more than 11 years oldRandy Blythe arrested by Czech police two years after he allegedly pushed a fan off the stage at a show in PragueLamb of God frontman Randy Blythe has been arrested by Czech police in connection with the 2010 death of one of the metal band's fans. The singer was charged with manslaughter two years after he allegedly pushed a man from a concert stage.

‘No one wants to hear me singing about the woes of the world or about how depressed I have been…’ Seal. Photograph: Philip Cheung/The Guardian‘No one wants to hear me singing about the woes of the world or about how depressed I have been…’ Seal. Photograph: Philip Cheung/The GuardianSealInterviewSeal on homelessness, hits and love: ‘My father gave me one beating too many – and I was out the door’Ammar KaliaAfter 30 years in music, the man who sang Crazy, Killer and Kiss from a Rose still hasn’t come to terms with fame.

TennisThanasi Kokkinakis crashes out of Adelaide International in first roundSerbian Dušan Lajović defeats Australian 3-6, 6-1, 6-4Defending champion criticises soft ‘lemon’ balls after lossLocal hero and defending champion Thanasi Kokkinakis has crashed out of his home town Adelaide International after suffering a first-round loss to Serbian Dušan Lajović. Lajović overcame an indifferent start to elevate his play as the night wore on and leave the Memorial Drive crowd disappointed after winning 3-6, 6-1, 6-4.

Pop and rockReviewKoko, London The Grammy-nominated 21-year-old combines multiple energies from Afropop hits to stripped-back soulfulness, with a big voice and commitment to match Benin-born, Nigeria-based Ayra Starr epitomises a new era in African music, as women assert their presence in a once male-dominated talent pool and the continent’s pop has finally become globally dominant. She spent 13 weeks in the UK Top 40 earlier this year with her single Rush, and this show is the 21-year-old’s first following a Grammy nomination in the new best African music performance category.

Ask Leo & LucyEthical and green livingDo I have to give up bleach to go green?Many of us believe a splash of bleach is a necessary evil. But is it? Lucy Siegle flushes away some of the many misconceptions'I'm willing to go green in almost every other area, but the eco loo cleaners I've tried just don't do the job.' While not the most elegant subject, the bleach/toilet conundrum is a common one.

Wisconsin This article is more than 1 month oldFake electors in Wisconsin first to admit Biden won election and face penaltyThis article is more than 1 month oldThe group of Republicans formally acknowledged the wrongdoing and will be barred from serving as presidential electors again A group of Republican fake electors in Wisconsin acknowledged Joe Biden won the presidency and agreed they would not serve in the electoral college in 2024 as part of a settlement agreement in a civil lawsuit on Wednesday.

France This article is more than 2 months oldFrench art expert faces trial for allegedly forging 18th-century furniture This article is more than 2 months oldBill Pallot is charged with building pieces to sell at high prices to buyers including Palace of Versailles A leading French art expert is to face trial on charges of forgery for building furniture that he falsely claimed to be from the 18th century and that was sold at high prices to buyers who included the Palace of Versailles.