Prince William and Kate Middleton expressed deep concern regarding the latest revelations in the Epstein files, according to a Kensington Palace spokesperson, marking their first statement since the U.S. Department of Justice published additional files on January 30. The files have prompted renewed questioning about the royals' relationship with the late convicted sex offender. In other news, Hulu announced an official companion podcast for "Paradise," and Funimation founder Gen Fukunaga joined Bizaar Studios as a stakeholder and strategic advisor.
The royal couple's statement, released Monday morning, focused on the victims of Epstein's crimes. The spokesperson stated, "I can confirm the Prince and Princess have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations." The files mention Prince William's uncle, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, leading to scrutiny of his connections with Epstein.
In the entertainment world, Hulu announced a companion podcast for the show "Paradise," hosted by Ryan Michelle Bathé. Bathé, who is married to "Paradise" star and executive producer Sterling K. Brown, will also guest star in Season 2 in a mysterious role, according to Variety.
Also in entertainment, Gen Fukunaga, the founder and former CEO of Funimation, joined Bizaar Studios as a stakeholder and strategic advisor. He will develop original animation projects with the company, including collaborations with Webtoon. Fukunaga joins an advisory board that includes George R.R. Martin, according to Variety.
The news cycle also includes developments in other areas. Bulgarian authorities discovered the bodies of suspects linked to a triple murder and a controversial NGO, according to a Time summary. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Justice faces internal divisions in its antitrust case against Live Nation, and Amazon MGM Studios released the final trailer for "Project Hail Mary," a sci-fi film starring Ryan Gosling, according to Time.
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