Historian Simon Schama defends criticised TV series Civilisations 24th Apr 18 | Entertainment News TV historian Simon Schama has defended his BBC series Civilisations after some critics accused it of being too politically correct.Schama explored thousands of years of visual culture in the art history series alongside fellow academics Mary Beard and David Olusoga. The programme...
Simon Bird: I still watch The Inbetweeners from behind my hands 24th Apr 18 | Entertainment News Simon Bird has revealed he still cringes when he watches his comedy The Inbetweeners.The actor played Will McKenzie in the sexually charged coming of age show, which ran from 2008 to 2010 and sparked two spin-off films.Asked if enough time had passed for him to watch and just enjoy...
Mary Berry reveals why she decided to judge new TV cooking competition 24th Apr 18 | Entertainment News Mary Berry has revealed the opportunity to work with Claudia Winkleman convinced her to take part in new cooking series Britain’s Best Home Cook.The former Great British Bake Off judge will return to BBC One to officiate over an eight-week competition where 10 amateur chefs pit...
Children's authors launch campaign on plastic pollution 24th Apr 18 | Entertainment News Sir Michael Morpurgo and Dame Jacqueline Wilson are campaigning for the book trade to ditch plastic.Some 50 children’s authors and illustrators have set out to get young readers and the publishing industry to clamp down on use of the material.Mr Underbed author Chris Riddell and...
St John's College, Cambridge wins University Challenge for the first time 23rd Apr 18 | Entertainment News St John’s College, Cambridge has won University Challenge for the first time in the BBC show’s history.The team became University Challenge champions after defeating Merton College, Oxford 140 to 100 in a tense final.It is the first time since the quiz show started airing in...
Coronation Street fans worry as David's meltdown continues 23rd Apr 18 | Entertainment News Coronation Street viewers have said they are worried for David Platt as he continues his downward spiral following his assault.David (Jack P Shepherd) has been struggling to cope since he was raped by Josh Tucker (Ryan Clayton). He was recently seen brutally beating up Gary Windass...
Paris Jackson comments on reports she is 'about to die' 23rd Apr 18 | Entertainment News Paris Jackson has hit back after it was reported that family members feared for her life.The 20-year-old daughter of late superstar Michael Jackson said she did not know why people should be concerned, following reports that relatives were worried about her lifestyle.“So...
We are on frontier of massive change, says Kanye 23rd Apr 18 | Entertainment News Kanye West has said “we are on the frontier of massive change” as he served up another instalment of his philosophy book on Twitter.The rapper recently said he wanted to pen a philosophy book called Break The Simulation and last week started posting his musings on life on...
Gigi Hadid shares childhood snaps as she celebrates birthday 23rd Apr 18 | Entertainment News Gigi Hadid shared a throwback photograph of herself as a child as she celebrated her 23rd birthday.The catwalk queen posted the image on social media, along with an adorable snap of herself as a toddler with her mum Yolanda Hadid, blowing out the candle on a birthday cake.“23 !!...
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson welcomes baby daughter 23rd Apr 18 | Entertainment News Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and his partner Lauren Hashian have welcomed a daughter.The actor, 45, posted a picture on Instagram of him with his chest bare, holding newborn Tiana.He wrote: “Skin to skin. Our mana.“Blessed and proud to bring another strong girl into...
'Welcome to the world'- Stars congratulate royals on baby 23rd Apr 18 | Entertainment News Holly Willoughby, Liam Payne and Ellen DeGeneres are among the celebrities who have sent their congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge after the arrival of their third child.The royal couple welcomed a son, a brother for Prince George and Princess Charlotte, at 11.01am on...
Donations for MasterChef star who died in marathon pass £50,000 23rd Apr 18 | Entertainment News Donations for runner Matt Campbell’s JustGiving page have reached more than £50,000 after he died following the London Marathon.The former MasterChef contestant, 29, collapsed at the 22.5 mile mark on Sunday and died in hospital. His exact cause of death is yet to be...
Andrew Lloyd Webber to receive lifetime achievement award at the Tonys 23rd Apr 18 | Entertainment News Andrew Lloyd Webber will be receive a lifetime achievement award at the 2018 Tony Awards, it has been announced.The British composer said: “I am completely overwhelmed as a Brit to be honoured by the Broadway community at the Tonys, particularly at the time when musicals are...
DJ Avicii set to return to the Top 20 following his death 23rd Apr 18 | Entertainment News DJ Avicii looks set to return to the charts following his death at the age of 28.The Swedish producer, real name Tim Bergling, was found dead in Oman on Friday. Three of his hit songs are now heading back to the UK chart, the Official Charts Company said.Wake Me Up, a three week...
[Watch] World gets first glimpse of Baby Cambridge 23rd Apr 18 | Entertainment News The world has received its first glimpse of Kate and Will’s third child as the royal couple left the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s hospital in London. The baby boy was born just after 11 O’clock this morning and is the younger brother of Prince George and Princess...
Thandie Newton shares look at Solo character Val 23rd Apr 18 | Entertainment News Westworld actress Thandie Newton has shared a look at her character in Stars Wars spin-off Solo.The actress stars as Val in the prequel about a young Han Solo, which will also feature Alden Ehrenreich, Emilia Clarke, Woody Harrelson and Donald Glover.Well now THAT’s going on my...
Kevin Smith: Heart attack was best thing that ever happened to me 23rd Apr 18 | Entertainment News Filmmaker Kevin Smith has described a heart attack he suffered two months ago as the best thing that could have happened to him.The writer and director, who rose to prominence with films including Clerks and Mallrats, made the claim in his first interview since his health scare on US...
Kim Kardashian West shares family snap including North, Saint and baby Chicago 23rd Apr 18 | Entertainment News Kim Kardashian West hugs children North and Saint while Kanye West holds on to newborn baby Chicago in an adorable family photo.The reality star captioned the picture, which appears to have been taken on a private jet, “Party of 5.” Party of 5A post shared by Kim Kardashian...
Constance Wu stars in first Crazy Rich Asians trailer 23rd Apr 18 | Entertainment News Fresh Off The Boat star Constance Wu describes her boyfriend as “the Prince William of Asia” in the first full-length trailer for Crazy Rich Asians.The big screen adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s 2013 novel stars British-Malaysian actor Henry Golding as Wu’s boyfriend...
Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen filming new drama The Good Liar 23rd Apr 18 | Entertainment News Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen have started shooting their new film The Good Liar in London.Principal photography began on location in the capital on Monday.The film, based on Nicholas Searle’s book, follows career con artist Roy Courtnay (Sir Ian), who can hardly believe...
