Cate Blanchett defends straight actors playing LGBT characters
Cate Blanchett has defended straight actors playing gay characters and said she will “fight to the death” for the right to suspend disbelief.
Hollywood actor Bruce Dern released from hospital after fall
Hollywood actor Bruce Dern is recovering after suffering a fall while on a jog in Los Angeles.
Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood ‘slams colleagues’
Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has reportedly savaged his colleagues on the show.
Michael Moore claims Donald Trump’s The Apprentice could herald ‘fascism in US’
Political filmmaker Michael Moore has said Donald Trump is an “evil genius” whose TV presence could herald the coming of fascism.
Strictly’s Vick Hope says she does not have a boyfriend ‘Latin or otherwise’
Strictly Come Dancing star Vick Hope has said she does not have a boyfriend “Latin or otherwise”.
Richard E Grant on ‘astonishing’ Star Wars role and ‘gob smacking’ set
Richard E Grant has said it was “gob smacking” to be on the set of the new Star Wars film.
Melissa McCarthy: We need to see stories from different points of view
Melissa McCarthy has said she would like to see roles for women that represent the complexity of her and her friends.
Derry Girls and 66 Days make Royal Television Society awards shortlist
Comedy juggernaut of the year Derry Girls and the film of Bobby Sands hunger strike, 66 Days, were among the nominations for the Royal Television Society, Northern Ireland 2018 Programme Awards.
Amy Schumer will ‘sacrifice’ Super Bowl advertising in NFL Kaepernick protest
Comic actress Amy Schumer has said she will make a “sacrifice” and boycott the NFL by refusing to participate in Super Bowl advertising.
Carol Vorderman living her ‘dream’ with parties and mischief
Carol Vorderman has said she is living her dream by partying hard and getting up to “lots of mischief”.
Love Island star Georgia Steel breaks silence over split from Sam Bird
Love Island star Georgia Steel has said that she simply “fell out of love” with partner Sam Bird while denying cheating on him.
Strictly Come Dancing: What you need to know ahead of this weekend
Strictly Come Dancing returns to screens this Saturday, as the remaining 12 celebrities and their partners do their best on the dancefloor to stay in the competition.
Chris Pine: I don’t know why my nude scene caused such a fuss
Hollywood star Chris Pine says he has no idea why his full-frontal nude scene for his role as Robert the Bruce caused such a fuss, and said the reaction revealed “double standards”.
Another Strictly break-up: Dianne Buswell splits from boyfriend
Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell has split from her partner, Emmerdale actor Anthony Quinlan.
'Women are identifying with trauma all over the world' - Jamie Lee Curtis on new Halloween film
It has been 40 years since Laurie Strode crossed that dark street to meet her friends, unaware that they were already dead at the hands of masked killer Michael Myers.
Director Paul Greengrass on new terrorist attack film - 'We are becoming unmoored, it's not clear where exactly we are going to end up'
In 2011, the right wing Anders Breivik carried out Norway's deadliest terrorist attack, killing 69 teenagers at a youth camp on the island of Utoya. After setting off a bomb in Oslo he disguised himself as a policeman and talked his way on to a ferry, claiming he was being sent there to protect the children he went on to kill. The combined death toll for the Oslo and Utoya attacks was 77.
Dame Judi Dench to star in film adaptation of Cats
Dame Judi Dench has signed up to star in the film adaptation of Cats – in a role traditionally played by a man.
Rachel Shenton reveals she wed Chris Overton following their Oscar win
Former Hollyoaks star Rachel Shenton secretly married fiance Chris Overton following their Oscar win.
Crazy Rich Asians composer excited to play for ‘knowledgeable’ British crowds
A Hollywood composer behind some of the highest-grossing films of all time says he is excited to play for “knowledgeable” British audiences.
Maggie Gyllenhaal: Film reveals what happens when you ‘starve a vibrant mind’
Maggie Gyllenhaal has described her new movie as a cautionary tale about what happens when you “starve a vibrant woman’s mind”.
Hunger Games star Sam Claflin joins cast of Peaky Blinders
The Hunger Games star Sam Claflin has hailed Peaky Blinders as an “iconic show” as it was announced he will join its cast for the programme’s fifth series.
Rachel Weisz: It’s still unusual for women to drive narrative in films
Rachel Weisz has said it is still unusual to find films where women have the central story and are driving the narrative.
Emmerdale viewers baffled by Victoria’s reaction to Adam’s disappearance
Victoria Barton’s search for her missing husband Adam ended on Thursday night after she discovered he had fled to Budapest with another woman.
Ralph Fiennes saddened by UK’s ‘unhealthy’ relationship with Russia
Ralph Fiennes has said he is saddened by the “unhealthy status” of the UK’s relationship with Russia.
Love Island’s Alex George pokes fun at fellow contestants following split
Love Island star Alex George has appeared to poke fun at fellow contestants Georgia Steel and Sam Bird following news of their split.
Kate Silverton: I was traumatised by dancing the samba on Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing’s Kate Silverton said dancing the samba to Toto’s song Africa has left her “traumatised”.
Emma Bunton to host US version of the Great British Bake Off
Former Spice Girl Emma Bunton has described Paul Hollywood as “great fun” as she announced she will host an American version of the Great British Bake Off.
Darth Vader’s helmet among cult film memorabilia up for auction
An instantly recognisable piece of Star Wars memorabilia could fetch up to £20,000 when it goes up for auction.
Comedian Seann Walsh did not see ‘funny side’ of kiss fallout, says Graeme Swann
Seann Walsh failed to see the “funny side” when he was teased about the fallout over his illicit kiss with Katya Jones, according to fellow Strictly contestant Graeme Swann.
Richard Hammond on being ‘extremely lucky’ to be alive and enjoying his job
Richard Hammond says he is “ridiculously lucky” to have his career and health.
Love Island's Sam and Georgia announce split hours after appearing on red carpet
Love Island 2018 couple Georgia Steel (20) and Sam Bird (25) have announced they have broken up, 3 months after leaving the villa.
Katherine Jenkins: I don’t think I’ll have a third child – two is full-on
Katherine Jenkins has said she and her husband have decided they do not want to have a third child, because two is enough.
Declan Donnelly mocks new co-host Holly Willoughby for I’m A Celeb trial attempt
Declan Donnelly has joked Holly Willoughby was “worse than Gillian McKeith” as she attempted a watered-down Bushtucker trial during her send-off from This Morning.
Anita Rani to host Blue Planet II arena tour
Anita Rani will host a Blue Planet II arena tour.
New UTV series tells story of Belfast couple's adoption journey
Mark Nesbitt and Ciaran Connolly topped what has already been a momentous year this week when they were told the joyous news that they are going to become parents.
Hollyoaks star Stephanie Davis: I was an empty, lost soul
Hollyoaks star Stephanie Davis has said she was an “empty, lost soul” while drinking but her life has “changed”.
Seth Rogen shares photo of The Lion King cast
Seth Rogen has shared a picture of cast members from Disney’s forthcoming live-action re-imagining of The Lion King.
Jamie Lee Curtis: Halloween could inspire more strong female leads in Hollywood
Jamie Lee Curtis believes her portrayal of Laurie Strode in the latest Halloween film could inspire more strong female leads in Hollywood movies.
Strictly star Stacey Dooley reveals she lost friend to heroin while growing up
Strictly star Stacey Dooley has revealed she grew up surrounded by drugs and lost a close friend to heroin.
Keira Knightley and Kristen Bell voice concerns over Disney princess messaging
Kristen Bell and Keira Knightley have voiced concerns over the messaging behind some Disney princesses.
Holly Willoughby channels Morticia Addams in Halloween outfit
Holly Willoughby was transformed into Morticia Addams for the Celebrity Juice Halloween episode.
Orange Is The New Black to end with series seven
Orange Is The New Black is to end with its upcoming seventh series.
Danny Dyer to explore royal roots in new BBC show
EastEnders star Danny Dyer will explore his royal roots in a new BBC history series.
Dwayne Johnson serenades daughter as she reaches six months
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has shared a sweet video of him singing Happy Birthday to his daughter as she turns six months old.
Chris Pine watched videos of Scottish rugby captain for Robert The Bruce role
Chris Pine has said he watched YouTube videos of a former Scottish rugby captain to perfect his accent to play Robert The Bruce.
Strictly’s Katya says Seann was scratched and bruised after routine
Strictly’s Katya Jones has said she left her dance partner Seann Walsh scratched and bruised after their challenging routine at the weekend.
Mike Leigh’s Peterloo film premieres in Manchester
Director Mike Leigh said he wants people who see his film about the 19th century Peterloo massacre to be “emotional, angry, and filled”.
Third contestant fired from The Apprentice after doughnut task
Apprentice hopeful Frank Brooks said it was a “bitter pill to swallow” as he became the third person to be fired from the show by Lord Sugar.
Making a Murderer Part 2: Here's what to expect from Netflix true crime series
Making A Murderer Part Two takes us back to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to follow the post-conviction process of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey.
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Actress Lena Dunham has shared a picture of herself in her hospital bed after having her left ovary removed.
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