Showing posts with label BBC News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BBC News. Show all posts

Sunday, 11 January 2026

US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors become Guinea citizens after DNA tests

The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/op5W8SY

Traitors star got a burner phone to deal with fame – then police turned up

Traitor's star Fiona Hughes says the police arrived after trying to buy a burner phone for her social media.

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Pierce Brosnan, Prince Naz and the embrace that never happened

When Prince Naseem Hamed met actor Pierce Brosnan in the lead-up to a new film, it brought back thoughts of a reconciliation with trainer Brendan Ingle that never happened.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/NiEh24p

Saturday, 10 January 2026

Heated Rivalry creator on why fans love the gay romance drama

Jacob Tierney says the "sex forward" gay drama, which is released in the UK on Saturday, features elements of romance that don't get taken seriously enough.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/9tMbkET

Friday, 9 January 2026

Martin Clunes to take on role of Huw Edwards in new drama

Doc Martin star Martin Clunes will portray former BBC presenter Huw Edwards in a two-part factual series.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/UFs3Del

Nick Reiner's lawyer removes himself from murder case

The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner appeared in a Los Angeles court, now represented by a public defender.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/xw7hGaD

Thursday, 8 January 2026

How Geese took flight to become 'Gen Z's first great American band'

The New Yorkers, who are fourth in the BBC's Sound of 2026, say they're 'still processing' their rise.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/rpuP70T

Warner Bros urges shareholders to reject 'inferior' Paramount offer

The Warner Bros board said it remained unanimous in recommending the deal with Netflix instead.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/qHCZP8T

Martin Clunes to take on role of Huw Edwards in new drama

Doc Martin star Martin Clunes will portray former BBC presenter Huw Edwards in a two-part factual series.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/uXWTi68

Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Timothée's shoutout for Kylie and other moments from Critics' Choice Awards

Jessie Buckley won best actress and Adolescence also scooped four awards on the night in California.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/8JD5YWp

Artist and fashion writer Molly Parkin dies

Artist, fashion designer, broadcaster and writer Molly Parkin was one of Wales' most colourful personalities.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/v70OS56

Charlotte Church says she 'would be dead' without dad's help

Charlotte Church says her father James is terminally ill with rare blood disorder amyloidosis

from BBC News https://ift.tt/4tQNiak

Tuesday, 6 January 2026

The Traitors returns with new 'secret traitor' in major shake-up

Not even the viewers know who host Claudia Winkleman has assigned as the fourth "secret traitor".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/j8GcPMq

Monday, 5 January 2026

Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close

Fans gathered at premieres in cities across the US and Canada to watch the finale on the big screen.

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Sunday, 4 January 2026

Tiffany Calver on breaking the glass ceiling as she leaves 1Xtra

Tiffany Calver made headlines when she was announced in 2018 but now she's ready for new challenges.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/9lgOf3d

Wicked composer latest to cancel Kennedy Center gig after Trump name change

Stephen Schwartz says he will not appear at the arts venue as it "has now become an ideological statement".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/HtcNTKp

Saturday, 3 January 2026

From Harry Potter to Doctor Who - archives show stars before they were famous

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has unearthed images of Scotland's most famous acting talent in their student days.

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EastEnders actor 'grateful' to avoid driving ban for speeding

Colin Salmon was shown leniency by the court because he cares for his seriously ill wife and daughter.

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Matthew Rhys to play 'soft and cowardly' mayor of cursed island

The Welsh actor will play Tom Loftis, a "soft and cowardly" mayor desperate to revive his struggling community.

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Friday, 2 January 2026

Gladiator Giant to revert to birth surname... Bigg

Jamie Christian-Johal said his recent divorce and ADHD diagnosis prompted the move.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/4cvwi28