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Polls show big cultural differences in whether pets are allowed in their owners' beds. But with risks ranging from lost sleep to parasite exposure, what do experts say about when a furry bedtime companion is harmless — and when it’s better to keep them off the covers? Berlin (dpa) – Does your dog get to sleep on your bed? That probably depends on which country you live in, as polls suggest numbers vary greatly from place to place. In Germany, around one in three pets are allowed to sleep on their owners' bed, significantly more than in Switzerland, France, Austria and Italy, a YouGov poll showed. At 29% Germany had the highest share of pet owners saying they share their bed with their four-legged friend, while Switzerland had the lowest at about one fifth. However most pets appear to sleep in their own basket or cage, according to respondents in Europe. In the United Kingdom, research from the consumer website MoneySuperMarket showed that nearly half (44%) of British dog and cat owners share their bed with their pets. The numbers appear to be similar at 45% in the Netherlands, where 50% of owners even allow their pet to lick their face, according to a study in 2009. Age may also make a difference, and one US survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine showed 53% of younger residents who are members of Generation Z and are now between 13 and 28 sleep with a pet, while just 36% of Baby Boomers do. Sleep and hygiene vs pet in the bed So is letting a dog up on the bed a good idea? That depends, and differing opinions have been heard from pathologists, animal welfare experts and sleep researchers. The German Animal Welfare Association, for one, sees no fundamental problem with sharing the bed with pets. "It is neither particularly harmful nor particularly beneficial for the animal to sleep in the bed — it remains an individual choice," a spokeswoman said. "For dogs and cats, sleeping in their owner's bed is generally not a problem." The only important thing, she said, is that hygienic conditions such as regular deworming are in place and that the animal is free of ticks and fleas. Fleas and ticks can also carry diseases, and several worm species can be transferred from dogs to humans. The same goes for skin fungal infections and giardia, which can cause intestinal problems. Regular parasite prevention is therefore important, but this should be done regardless of whether the animal is allowed in bed with you or not. A 2022 scientific analysis in the Netherlands concluded there is a risk that pets pass on pathogens to their owners in the bed, particularly for humans with weaker immune systems. "Sharing a bed … highly elevates the exposure rate to pathogens that may be present. Therefore, it is of great importance that owners have a good understanding of how to interact with their pets in a responsible way," the veterinary and microbiology researchers said. "This is especially advised for young, old, pregnant or immunocompromised owners, who are at a greater risk if they develop infections." Dogs and cats should always be banned from the beds of babies and toddlers. Not only could a child be scratched or bitten, there's also the danger of babies suffocating, "for example, if the dog lies down on the child's face or paws the blanket over the child," says animal welfare expert Lea Schmitz. Never a good idea for small animals Smaller animals such as rabbits or guinea pigs "under no circumstances" belong in the bed, say animal rights experts, as they could be crushed while someone is asleep. "They are not cuddly toys," the German Animal Welfare Association spokeswoman said. In addition, they need contact with their own kind and sufficient opportunities to retreat in their enclosure. Another factor, for humans at least, is the potential loss of sleep, and light sleepers find it easier if the dog stays elsewhere at night. Research has shown that many who allow their dog up on the bed are woken up in the middle of the night. The UK polling data showed one in three lose sleep because their pets wake them up. In the United States, almost half (46%) of respondents say they sleep with their pets. Of those, 19% said their sleep is worse due to the pets in the bed while 46% report sleeping better due to their furry friend. The following information is not intended for publication dpa sak mew xxde coh

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Los Angeles (tca/dpa) – The “Melania” documentary purchased by Amazon for $40 million is on track to recover as little as$1 million on its opening weekend , according to at least one projection. But optimists say the movie following Melania Trump in the weeks leading up to her husband’s second inauguration will do a little better than that when it opens around the world on Friday. According to Puck, the National Research Groupexpects “Melania” to gross $5 million in North America , despite cold weather throughout much of the country and demonstrations opposing the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies. Boxoffice Pro projectseven more conservation earnings of between $1 million and $2 million when the movie plays on roughly 1,500 screens over the weekend. Despite Amazonreportedly sinking an additional $35 million into a global marketing push to pack cinemas overseas, early indications show thatinterest in the film abroad is “soft,” reported British publication The Guardian. President Donald Trump held aprivate screening of “Melania” in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, hours after federal agentsfatally shot Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti during protests opposing the presence of ICE in Minnesota.Trump reportedly called the film “incredible.” New York Democratic Party activist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez posted on social media that the timing of Trump’s“movie night at the White House” proves he’s “unfit” to lead the country. Rolling Stone reported Monday that people who worked on the movie aren’t excited about it either. One source said “I would really feel great ” if “Melania” is a box office bomb. Others complained about working with director Brett Ratner, who largely retreated from Hollywood during the height of the #MeToo movement aftermultiple women accused him of sexual misconduct . An AMC listing shows thatadvance tickets for “Melania” are available at several of its New York City area theaters. Tickets are discounted by 20% for multiple daytime screenings. The following information is not intended for publication tca dpa coh

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Once a staple of the 1980s, the buddy comedy is back as Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista crash through Hawaii and beyond in "The Wrecking Crew". Can this star duo recapture the genre’s original swagger? Los Angeles (dpa) – Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista are bringing the buddy comedy genre back with "The Wrecking Crew", arriving on Amazon’s Prime Video from January 28. In the 1980s, action comedies led by two bickering male protagonists were among the most popular film genres. Two mismatched heroes who would rather not work together often had to crack a case, leaving collateral damage and endless one-liners in their wake. Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte in "48 Hours", Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in "Lethal Weapon" and Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in "Bad Boys" are among the best-known examples. In the genre's reboot, action stars Momoa ("Dune", "Fast X") and Bautista ("Spectre", "Guardians of the Galaxy") play estranged half-brothers Jonny and James. When their father Walter (Brian Keaulana) dies in a hit-and-run car crash, the duo investigate on their own, as Walter was a private detective and apparently working on a dangerous case. Jonny (Momoa) is a biker with a taste for alcohol. A traumatic event drove him from his Hawaiian home many years ago, and he now works as a police officer in Oklahoma. His older brother James (Bautista) serves in the Navy. Neither had a good relationship with their shared father, who left one mother for the other. The brothers have not been in touch for a long time. Jonny is not keen to attend the funeral, but before his sister-in-law even informs him of the death, some highly irritable Yakuza, members of Japan’s notorious crime syndicate, show up at his home. They have not reckoned with the quick-witted, if half-naked, Jonny. It emerges that shortly before his death Walter sent Jonny a package containing something that the gangsters are desperate to get. On their trail across Hawaii, Walter’s sons encounter more unfriendly characters, and the disagreeable patron Robichaux (Claes Bang). Morena Baccarin ("Deadpool") plays Jonny’s resolute girlfriend Valentina, Jacob Batalon ("Spider-Man: Far From Home") the tech nerd Pika. The fitting cast is rounded out by cult comedian Stephen Root ("Office Space") as a tetchy, resigned police investigator, and Temuera Morrison — known as Jango and Boba Fett in several "Star Wars" films and the series "The Mandalorian" — as a family friend and politician. "The Wrecking Crew" has everything a buddy comedy needs: sharp quips, inventively choreographed fights, plenty of situational humour and thumping action. A standout sequence sees James, Jonny, Valentina and Pika in a minivan attacked first by motorcycle hitmen, then by gunmen in a helicopter, as they weave through busy highway traffic. Stars Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista clearly have fun on camera and have strong chemistry in this entertaining action film. It cannot match the genre's classics, but as a breezy TV choice for an evening on the couch, "The Wrecking Crew" fits the bill. The following information is not intended for publication dpa pde xx a3 gth

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Climate-friendly construction is more essential than ever as the climate is changing, bringing us new weather patterns and altering the way we use energy. All that impacts our homes and wider surroundings, so planning ahead makes sense. Berlin (dpa) – Heat waves and wildfires, torrential rain and flooding – extreme weather events are on the rise in many parts of the world. Residential buildings can't be expected to withstand the forces of nature if they're not well adapted to the vagaries of the local climate. That makes climate-appropriate home construction more important than ever. What does it entail? Here are some questions and answers: What exactly is "climate-appropriate" construction? "Firstly, new construction choices should be aimed at not further fuelling global warming from carbon dioxide emissions," says Alexander Steinfeldt, energy expert and spokesman for Berlin-based co2online, a non-profit consultancy company. Secondly, our homes need to be adapted to climate change. In other words, climate-appropriate construction means planning buildings able to stand up to current and future climate changes, and building them in as climate-friendly a way as possible. Is this a new idea? Not completely. "Climate-adapted construction is basically as old as mankind itself. Weather and climate have always determined where and how to build," says Markus Hennecke, executive board member of the Bavarian Chamber of Civil Engineers. This is why houses in the mountains look different than those on coasts, and houses on the Mediterranean from those in the Far North. Constantly adapting to climate changes such as stronger winds, heavier snowfalls and rising temperatures isn't new either. "But now there's a third dimension, namely resource-efficient construction," Hennecke says. "This means constructing and operating buildings that cause as few greenhouse gas emissions as possible. It's a new challenge." Climate-appropriate construction is more than simply having solar panels on your roof and a heat pump in your basement. "It involves comprehensive planning: Architects, energy consultants, building physicists and landscapers have to work closely together from an early stage," says Steinfeldt.  They've got to "take the lifespan of the building and its components, as well as local conditions into account." How should individuals best approach construction planning? "Clients who attach great importance to climate-appropriate construction need to be active themselves. They can't just book a climate package as an add-on when planning a house," says architect Andreas Köhler, a consultant for the Berlin-based Builder Alliance (BSB).  Ideally, they should hire an architect or planner who specializes in this area, then "go directly with the specialist to the property and draw conclusions," says Köhler. For example, if you want to build near a river or on a hillside, you've at least got to make sure that the basement is waterproof against pressure. Houses on hillsides are also often exposed to strong wind suction nowadays, so they have to be designed to withstand it. The building's orientation is important as well. If it's exposed to sunlight for many hours of the day, there'll be lower heating costs in the winter, but measures to mitigate solar radiation in the summer will be required, such as awnings or other forms of heat protection. "The client should discuss these things with the architect before detailed construction planning begins," Köhler says. Are there construction materials that are particularly climate-friendly? "Lots of energy goes into producing and transporting conventional construction material such as cement and plaster," notes energy expert Christian Handwerk. "It's environmentally more sustainable to use renewable and natural materials, for example by substituting gypsum plasterboard with clay building boards." Steinfeldt says, "As for insulation, there are ecological alternatives to plastic, such as hemp or cellulose. These natural materials often provide a more pleasant room climate, store carbon dioxide during their lifespan and can be recycled more easily later." If you are building a home, what else should you take into consideration? A "passive house" is especially energy-efficient. Steinfeldt describes it as using heat already present – generated by people, machines or the sun – so efficiently that hardly any extra heating is needed. This requires exceptional insulation, airtight windows and a ventilation system that brings in fresh air without heat loss. If heating does prove necessary, it should be produced using renewable energy sources if possible, for instance a heat pump or solar thermal systems. Solar panels can produce electricity, and what's not used immediately can be stored. What are the advantages of having a climate-friendly house built for you? "You benefit from the use of natural materials, low energy consumption and a healthy indoor climate," says Köhler, adding that it also gives you a good feeling knowing your house is well equipped for both the present and the future. "There's a financial benefit too," says Handwerk. "Climate-friendly houses with low energy consumption have a higher long-term value than conventionally built ones do." The following information is not intended for publication dpa/tmn kaf bzl mod tsn ob arw

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Want to recreate that Michelin-starred feeling at home? Starred chefs Marco Campanella and Piero Roncoroni share five simple, straightforward tricks to add more flavour, colour and style. Rome (dpa) – Two stars and Chef of the Year 2025 in the GaultMillau Guide – Marco Campanella, 33, is one of the most exciting upcoming chefs in Europe. You can say the same of Piero Roncoroni, also 33, who was awarded the rare Green Star by the Michelin Guide for his vegetarian cuisine at Osteria des Centro in Lugano. Both are from Ticino and share a virtuoso ability to compose new worlds of flavour, filled with an aromatic dance of textures and always beautifully presented for the eye. But what about us at home? Well, we may not yet be in the Michelin Guide but here are five ways we can improve our cooking game – starting with not teraing open a pack and dumping it into a pot. Try these tips from the pros – they don't require any new equipment, exotic ingredients or special skills. More flavour and colour – here's how The biggest flavour killer? "Too hot, too short, too fast," says Campanella. Only at temperatures around 160 to 180 degrees Celsius can the full potential of the ingredients unfold with all their nuances. Above 200 degrees, food quickly becomes bitter, and vegetables in particular lose their colour and vitamins. Slow roasting, braising and gentle sautéing, on the other hand, make a big difference in terms of both taste and appearance. Haste is a poor cook in gourmet cuisine. A tomato sauce should simmer gently for at least an hour, meat needs three and a half hours in the oven, and vegetables up to two hours. "Time and patience are the most important ingredients," Campanella and Roncoroni agree. Many professional recipes also often specify too high temperatures. So turn down the heat and wait longer. If you take on any of these suggestions, this is the most important rule. Use herbs and spices right Campanella keeps it simple when it comes to spices, especially with meat. "A little salt, pepper or paprika powder is enough." For more umami, he relies on high-quality miso paste. Roncoroni seasons his winter vegetables with a little garam masala, turmeric or ginger. His secret tip is shio koji, a Japanese seasoning paste made from fermented rice. "It makes vegetarian dishes incredibly well-rounded, deep and elegant." Always add herbs such as rosemary, thyme or basil at the end – don't heat them any further, otherwise they lose their aroma. Finely chopped chives add a fresh, decorative touch without being overpowering. Stock cubes, seasoning powders or sauces with flavour enhancers are a no-go for both Michelin-starred chefs and should be banned from every kitchen. Pick ingredients like a Michelin-starred chef Michelin-starred chefs repeatedly emphasise: regional, seasonal, fresh from the market and, if possible, organic – and they mean it. Because aromatic, crisp fruit and vegetables have travelled short distances, are bright in colour, still have soil on them, including their green parts such as carrot tops. So if it is winter where you are, turnips, beetroot, parsnips, potatoes, celery and leeks are full of nutrients so are the best choice. Imported goods are not only expensive and may be contaminated with pesticides – they are also often tasteless. "Leave them alone!" say the professionals. It goes without saying, "When it comes to meat and fish, you should know exactly where it comes from and make sure it is of the highest quality," says Campanella. "Out of respect for the animal." Fat is and remains the best flavour carrier. Both chefs swear by generous amounts of high-quality olive oil and only use butter in certain sauces. Make everything yourself Tear open the bag and dump it in the pot? Unthinkable for a Michelin-starred chef. They make all parts of the meal themselves and say this is usually neither difficult nor time-consuming. "Fresh pasta dough made from 500 grams of flour, 100 grams of semolina and 300 millilitres of water is quick to knead," says Campanella. "Then roll it out thinly, cut it into strips and cook it in salted water for a few minutes." Roncoroni conjures up a delicious vegetable broth from vegetables he has in stock, such as onions, celery, beetroot, bay leaves, cloves and peppercorns, which he uses for all sorts of things. This is about more than just taste. "Highly processed ready-made products usually consist of inferior ingredients and also prevent us from building a relationship with food." The only exception: tinned tomatoes, for which Campanella relies on a famous Italian brand. And to take things to the next level, try bread made from your own sourdough. It takes a little practice, but it's a definitely a game changer. Decorating and serving For Roncoroni, cooking is love, dedication and mindfulness. In addition to technique and talent, emotions are crucial, and these should be made tangible when enjoying food. Space, light and atmosphere all play an essential role. "Make your meal beautiful. Start with the tableware. Dark, beautifully shaped ceramics will make your creations shine." He advises treating the plate as a canvas and placing the individual components on it in delicate portions, finely or wafer-thinly cut. "Play with colours, use tools such as tweezers. Think of it as a work of art and yourself as an artist, follow your intuition." Last of all, dot on some sauce, fresh herbs, perhaps some lemongrass. Done! Now just dress up, light some candles and think beautiful thoughts. Everything is ready for your meal, a true feast for the senses. The following information is not intended for publication dpa/tmn osf bzl cwg cja xxde arw

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Berlin (dpa) – Try baking this apple cake – though it works well with other fruit too – the possibilities are practically endless. You can even bake it without using refined sugar. Susann Kreihe, recipe and cookbook author from Germany, has created a recipe for a sunken apple cake, one of a series of her recipes on low-sugar baking. Ingredients for a 22 cm springform cake tin: 150 g butter, plus more for greasing the tin 100 g flaked almonds 1 kg soft apples (e.g. Boskop) Half an organic or unwaxed lemon 1 pinch of salt 100 g date paste (see below) 4 eggs (size M) 250 g spelt flour type 630 1 packet baking powder (16 g) 50 ml milk Method Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius, top/bottom heat.Grease the springform pan with butter, remove 3 tablespoons of the flaked almonds and set aside. Sprinkle the rest over the pan. Clean, wash, peel and halve the apples. Remove the cores from the halves and make several lengthwise cuts on the top. Wash the half lemon, pat dry and finely grate the zest from the peel. Squeeze the lemon juice and drizzle over the apples. Then cream the butter and salt in a food processor. Mix in the date paste and lemon zest. Add the eggs one at a time and stir for 1 minute after adding each one. Mix the flour and baking powder and sift over the mixture. Finally, pour in the milk and mix all the ingredients briefly on medium speed. Pour the batter into the springform pan and press the apple halves into the batter about 2 cm deep with the scored sides facing up. Sprinkle the 3 tablespoons of flaked almonds over the apples.Bake the apple cake in the lower third of the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes. Remove from the oven, allow to cool and then remove from the tin. Slice and serve once the cake is completely cooled. Make date paste in advance: Soak 400 g pitted dried dates in 200 ml water for 2–3 hours. Place older or harder dates in warm soaking water. Then purée finely, pour into a sterilized screw-top jar, seal tightly and store in the refrigerator. The paste will keep for at least 2 months. Alternatively, you can also use dried apricots. You can also make the cake using other fruits as a garnish, such as raspberries or plums – or, depending on the season, frozen berries or frozen mango taste great too. The following information is not intended for publication dpa/tmn eut xlt cwg tsn xxde arw

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You can bake delicious cakes and cookies without having to use refined sugar. Most alternatives are perfectly sweet, from fruit to rice syrup – and they are better for your body, too. Berlin (dpa) – You don't always have to use the amount specified in the recipe. Pastries can taste sweet even with less sugar in the dough. "Rather than using the amount specified in the recipe, for example 100 grams of sugar, 75 grams is often enough," says German recipe developer and cookbook author Susann Kreihe. Totally cutting out all the granulated sugar specified in a recipe is not a good idea though, she says, as sugar not only adds flavour, but also loosens the dough and ensures a smooth consistency. "The problem with granulated sugar is that it can be addictive," says professional nutritionist, author and blogger Sabine Voshage. And that often has disadvantages. ANyone who regularly consumes large amounts of sugar has an increased risk of obesity and tooth decay. "Too much sugar also upsets the balance of the intestinal flora," says Voshage. It promotes the growth of unwanted bacteria, potentially causing flatulence, diarrhoea or constipation. Use dried dates as a sweetener instead But you don't necessarily have to use sugar when you bake. "There are several alternatives for sweetening dough," says Voshage. Try using dried dates. You chop the dates into small pieces and soak them in water then purée them with water into a paste. Recipe for biscuits with date paste If you want to try using date paste in your homemade cookies, Voshage has this recipe: Make date paste using 100 grams of dried dates and 70 millilitres of water. Then take: 150 grams of spelt flour type 630 100 grams of ground almonds half a packet of cream of tartar baking powder two pinches of natural salt 100 grams of hard organic butter Put everything in a bowl and knead into a smooth dough using the dough hook attachment on a hand mixer. Cover the dough and chill for 30 minutes. Then roll out to a thickness of about four to five millimetres. Cut out biscuits in various shapes and place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius top/bottom heat for about 15 minutes. There are other alternatives to sugar beyond date paste – but check the weights involved. "If a recipe specifies a certain amount of table sugar as a baking ingredient, this amount cannot always be replaced one-to-one with another sweetener," says Kreihe. Sadly, there are no exact conversion tables so ideally, look for a recipe with the sugar alternative already added in, or create one yourself, though that may involve some experimenting. Other sugar alternatives Sugar alternatives that can be used to sweeten dough when baking include Dried figs: You can use dried figs can be used to make a paste similar to that made from dried dates, which can be used for sweetening, Voshage says. Apples: Peel sweet apples, remove the cores, cook until soft and then purée. "This creates an apple purée that tastes sweet but does not contain any sugar," says Kreihe. Bananas: Mash the banana with a fork. "The browner and therefore riper a banana is, the sweeter it tastes," says Voshage. Coconut blossom sugar: Coconut blossom sugar, extracted from the dried and ground nectar of coconut palm blossoms, has a light brown colour and a caramel-like taste. "It gives the pastry a special aroma," says Kreihe. Birch sugar (xylitol): Birch sugar is similar in sweetness to sugar, but significantly lower in calories. "In many recipes, sugar can be replaced by birch sugar in a ratio of one to one," says Voshage. Rice syrup: Rice syrup can also be used to sweeten dough. However, Kreihe says the sweetness of this white syrup, which originated in Japan, is slightly lower than that of sugar. But be careful: if rice syrup is used as a sugar substitute, reduce the amount of liquid in the dough accordingly. Honey: You can replace some of the sugar with honey when baking. But dough in which you use honey instead of sugar browns more quickly during baking. "Keep an eye on the degree of browning," says Kreihe. Agave syrup: You can also use agave syrup instead of sugar in baking. It is sweeter than sugar. However, it has a similar calorie content to sugar and Germany's Federal Centre for Nutrition recommends using agave syrup only rarely. The following information is not intended for publication dpa/tmn eut bzl cwg tsn xxde arw

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Obsessive beauty obsession, exploding models and a sexually transmitted virus with deadly consequences: Ryan Murphy’s lurid new blend of crime, thriller and body horror with Bella Hadid is pure extreme. Ashton Kutcher discusses the shock and awe of "The Beauty". London (dpa) – Supermodel Bella Hadid tensely totters down a Paris catwalk, sweaty and jittery. She suddenly hurls herself into the audience, grabs a bottle of water from someone, drinks frantically, then bolts. After a leaving the fashion show in a hurry, she attacks paparazzi and people dining at a restaurant, before police ultimately surround her. But there's no arrest – Hadid suddenly explodes. The series opens with this shock scene, and things barely slow down afterwards. Ryan Murphy, the star producer and writer behind "Nip/Tuck", "Glee" and "American Horror Story", is embracing body horror with his latest series "The Beauty", now streaming its first three episodes on Disney. The cast includes Evan Peters, Rebecca Hall, Antony Ramos, Jeremy Pope and Ashton Kutcher, who is returning to the role of an ice-cold villain after a three-year acting hiatus. "I think everyone's probably someone's villain," Kutcher told dpa in London. "I didn't approach the character as a villain. You approach the character and you try find out what they want, what they desire, what they're willing to do to get that. And then you start breaking that apart." Kutcher plays a ruthless tech billionaire behind the so-called Corporation which has developed a secret serum that lets ordinary people attain their desired ideal of beauty. The miracle cure has dramatic side effects, however. Patients carry a deadly virus that can be transmitted, including through sexual contact, that makes them aggressive. After several supermodels die in similar fashion, FBI agents Cooper Madsen (Peters) and Jordan Bennett (Hall) investigate the mystery. Their trail through Paris, Venice, Rome and New York quickly puts them in danger. Meanwhile a hitman with a taste for yacht rock, especially the songs of Christopher Cross, is trying to cover up signs of infection so that The Corporation can avoid negative headlines ahead of the serum’s launch. Ramos plays the assassin, a kind of James Bond villain. "Ryan just created this amazing palette," Kutcher said. "You get this very poignant, very topical, very pop-culture, social question at the heart of it: How far would you go for beauty?" He said that was why he could not say no, adding there were parallels to the five-time Oscar-nominated film "The Substance" starring his ex-wife Demi Moore. "The Beauty" is a peculiar and fast-paced blend of crime, thriller and horror with explicit sex and a dash of humour. The series, based on the comic of the same name, does not lack for action. Peters describes it, jokingly, as an "international sci-fi satirical body horror action thriller with a little bit of romance sprinkled in." At its core, he said, are people with their obsessions, quirks and feelings. "I will say Ryan … has always been a champion of finding the thing that is you and amplifying that." Cameos and guest appearances include Hadid, Isabella Rossellini, pop star Meghan Trainor and Nicola Peltz Beckham, whose husband Brooklyn Beckham is currently making headlines with a family feud. Over its 11 episodes the story becomes increasingly absurd, in a good way. After a somewhat clichéd legal soap "All’s Fair" with Kim Kardashian and Glenn Close, Murphy returns to form with "The Beauty".The contrast between glossy erotica and often unappetising images, between horror and dry humour, is original and highly entertaining. The following information is not intended for publication dpa pde xx n1 rew

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