Mike Bedigan
Film22 Nov 2024
What is frontotemporal dementia? Bruce Willis’s wife gives update
The actor’s wife Emma Heming Willis has been her husband’s “care partner” eversince the diagnosis
UK
Self Esteem: The journey of self-belief is never over
The British pop star, 36, accepted an honorary doctorate at the University of Sheffield on Monday.
By Mike Bedigan
18 Jul 2023
Music
Rita Ora to surprise Love Islanders with private performance
The British pop star was teased as a ‘new arrival’ to the villa ahead of Tuesday’s episode.
By Mike Bedigan
18 Jul 2023
Music
Will.i.am confirms new collaboration with Britney Spears
The musician shared a teaser clip to his social media on Monday for a track that is due to be released on Tuesday.
18 Jul 2023
Film
Hilary Duff and Kevin Bacon join picket lines of US actors’ union strike
Strike action took place outside major studios in Los Angeles on Monday, though several were cut short due to ‘extreme heat’.
By Mike Bedigan
18 Jul 2023
UK
Goodness Gracious Me cast to mark 25th anniversary of sitcom with reunion
Members of the cast and crew from the sketch show will come together at the Desiblitz Literature Festival in October.
By Mike Bedigan
18 Jul 2023
Celebrity News
Amol Rajan will not try to ‘out-savage’ Paxman as new University Challenge host
The BBC journalist hailed his predecessor as a ‘giant of broadcasting’ but said he would approach contestants with ‘a certain amount of affection’.
By Mike Bedigan
17 Jul 2023
Film
Hollywood actors’ strike in Los Angeles affected by ‘extreme heat’
US west coast experiencing sweltering temperatures with Death Valley approaching a record
By Mike Bedigan
17 Jul 2023
UK
Clive Myrie awarded honorary doctorate by Edge Hill University
The journalist was presented with the honour in recognition of his work bringing major news to the television screen.
By Mike Bedigan
17 Jul 2023
UK
Actors hail ‘extraordinary solidarity’ of union after day one of industry strike
The strike, announced on Thursday, threatens to derail productions at both home and abroad.
By Mike Bedigan
15 Jul 2023
Music
Linda Nolan: Sometimes I wonder if I’ll still be here in a month
The 64-year-old singer revealed her cancer had spread to her brain earlier this year.
By Mike Bedigan
15 Jul 2023
Environment
Just Stop Oil disrupt first night of the BBC Proms and The Last Leg taping
The group staged separate protests on Friday, during the taping of the Channel 4 show and at the performance at the Royal Albert Hall.
By Mike Bedigan
15 Jul 2023
Music
BBC Proms opening night interrupted by Just Stop Oil protesters
The two protesters set off confetti cannons and sounded air horns on the stage at the Royal Albert Hall before being removed from the venue.
By Mike Bedigan
14 Jul 2023
Film
Union members hail ‘extraordinary solidarity’ on day one of US actors’ strike
Actors and other creators stood shoulder to shoulder outside multiple studios across Los Angeles despite sweltering temperatures.
By Mike Bedigan
14 Jul 2023
Celebrity News
George Clooney among high profile figures supporting US actors’ union strike
Jessica Chastain, Alec Baldwin and Josh Gad also voiced support following the announcement of strike action.
By Mike Bedigan
14 Jul 2023
UK
Industry boss: US actors strike may cause little if any disruption to UK cinemas
Chief executive of UK Cinema Association, Phil Clapp, said some film premieres in the UK would go ahead without talent until the dispute was resolved.
By Mike Bedigan
14 Jul 2023
UK
Jeremy Vine calls for unnamed BBC presenter to come forward
Fresh claims about the anonymous man emerged on Tuesday, following previous allegations over payments he had made for sexually explicit photos.
By Mike Bedigan
14 Jul 2023
Showbiz
Hollywood actors join writers on picket line shutting TV and film
The strike has been sparked by a row over pay and the use of artificial intelligence
By Mike Bedigan
14 Jul 2023
Showbiz
Succession stars make Emmy nomination history
Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong and Kieran Culkin will compete at the 75th annual awards, after all receiving nods in the best leading actor category.
By Mike Bedigan
13 Jul 2023
Film
Barbie movie is celebration of real life Barbie – Greta Gerwig
The Australian actress, who stars alongside Ryan Gosling in the upcoming film, said Gerwig was ‘everything’ and ‘can do anything’.
By Mike Bedigan
13 Jul 2023
Film
Emily Blunt: The whole Oppenheimer crew read American Prometheus before filming
The British actress said the 2005 biography of the US theoretical physicist had been ‘super helpful’ with character development.
By Mike Bedigan
13 Jul 2023