Carry On film star Julian Holloway dies, aged 80
Carry On film star Julian Holloway has died after a brief illness, his agent has said. The Oxfordshire born actor played various characters in the comedy films which included Carry…
The Jam drummer Rick Buckler dies aged 69
Rick Buckler, former drummer in The Jam, has died at the age of 69, his ex-bandmates have confirmed on social media. The Jam rose to fame in the punk and…
Watch: Robert Pattinson on working with Mickey 17 director Bong Joon Ho
Robert Pattinson has said Mickey 17 director Bong Joon Ho’s work will “go down in history books”. The British actor stars in the dark sci-fi film, the latest offering from…
Too quiet on set? Hollywood pushes for more LA productions post wildfires
Hollywood may be known as Tinseltown, a dream factory at the heart of the global entertainment industry. But nowadays crews are more likely to film in Atlanta, London, Toronto or…
Issa Rae cancels Kennedy Center show after Trump takeover
US actress, writer and producer Issa Rae has cancelled her forthcoming appearance at Washington’s Kennedy Center over “an infringement of values”, after Donald Trump named himself the venue’s chairman. The…
Beyoncé ticket sale runs smoothly, to fans’ surprise
Ticket sales for Beyoncé’s highly-anticipated Cowboy Carter tour seem to have gone without a hitch, with many fans expressing surprise at how easy the process was. In contrast to the…
YouTube at 20: Fame has made life easier, says Charlie Bit Me star
What do Baby Shark, the Harlem Shake and Gangnam Style have in common? Overplayed? Annoying? You’re entitled to your opinion. But what’s not in doubt is that they all went…
Cillian Murphy wins best lead actor at Irish Film awards
Cillian Murphy has won best lead actor in the film category at the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA). Murphy, who last year also picked up the IFTA, and the…
‘I will pay £2,000 for Black Sabbath tickets’
Black Sabbath super fans say they are willing to spend small fortunes when it comes to getting a ticket for the legendary heavy metal band’s final show. Since pre-sale tickets…
‘£24.8m’ taped bananas appear in village
Bananas have appeared taped to various locations in a village, in an imitation of an artwork that sold for $6.2m (£4.9m) at a New York auction. Artist Impro, who frequently…