The widow of a police officer who was killed in the line of duty has been made an MBE, after campaigning for tougher laws in his memory. Lissie Harper’s husband, Andrew Harper, a Thames Valley Police officer, died after getting caught in a strap attached to the back of a …
Read More »Ken Hudson Campbell: Steve Carell among stars to donate towards Home Alone actor’s cancer care as he has jaw surgery | Ents & Arts News
Home Alone star Ken Hudson Campbell, who played a grumpy Santa in the 1990 film, has been inundated with donations from fellow actors and fans after being diagnosed with cancer. His daughter Michaela Campbell, who started the fundraising page, said he “burst into tears” after seeing people’s generosity. “It was the …
Read More »Taylor Swift donates $1m to help victims of Tennessee tornadoes | US News
Taylor Swift has donated $1m (£800,000) to help communities ravaged by a series of tornadoes in Tennessee. Severe storms and tornadoes have killed at least six people in the state, including a child, with homes and businesses suffering extensive damage and tens of thousands of people losing power. Officials in …
Read More »Golden Globe Awards 2024: Meryl Streep breaks own record as film and TV nominations announced | Ents & Arts News
Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Margot Robbie and Cillian Murphy are among those nominated for next year’s Golden Globes. Meryl Streep broke her own record for all-time Golden Globe nominations, taking her total tally of nods to 33 for her role in Only Murders In The Building. Barbie dominated the nominations …
Read More »Matthew Perry wanted Zac Efron to play him in biopic – as Friends star praised for ‘generosity’ | Ents & Arts News
Zac Efron praised the late Matthew Perry during a speech at the Hollywood Walk of Fame – as it was revealed the Friends actor wanted him to play him if there was ever a biopic on his life. The High School Musical star, 36, was honoured with a star on …
Read More »Shirley Anne Field: The Entertainer and Alfie actress dies aged 87 | Ents & Arts News
Actress Shirley Anne Field, best known for playing Tina Lapford in The Entertainer, has died aged 87. The star of stage and screen shot to fame after her role in the 1960s drama alongside Laurence Olivier. She went on to feature in films including 1966 comedy, Alfie, alongside Sir Michael …
Read More »Pantomime star stunned after surprise on-stage proposal at Beacon Arts Centre | UK News
A pantomime star was left stunned following a surprise on-stage proposal during the opening weekend of his Christmas run. Lee Samuel, 37, was taking his final bow when his boyfriend Lee Johnston, 30, appeared from behind the curtain at Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock, in Inverclyde, and got down on …
Read More »Peter Kay performs three secret gigs in Bolton | Ents & Arts News
Peter Kay has performed three secret shows in Bolton – his first time doing stand up in his hometown for 20 years. The comedian has been on a comeback tour – his first since 2010 – but paused his arena stops to appear at Bolton’s 390-capacity Octagon Theatre. His three …
Read More »Nigel Farage finishes third on I’m A Celebrity as Sam Thompson crowned winner | UK News
Nigel Farage has finished in third place in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! – as ex-Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson was crowned king of the jungle. Mr Farage, the former UKIP and Brexit Party leader, 59, was reportedly paid up to £1.5m for his appearance on …
Read More »BBC ordered to release emails related to Martin Bashir’s Princess Diana interview | UK News
A judge has ordered the BBC to release a large number of emails in relation to Martin Bashir’s now infamous 1995 interview with Princess Diana. The emails all relate to a period in 2020 when the broadcaster was dealing with the scandal around the interview. They were initially requested via …
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