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Actors who have starred in JK Rowling adaptations sign trans solidarity letter

Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne, who led the Fantastic Beasts films, is among the signatories.

Evening Standard

Gillian Anderson confirms she has spoken to director rebooting The X-Files

Earlier in the month, US director Ryan Coogler said he had spoken to the actress, 56, about an X-Files reboot.

Evening Standard

Cost of Edinburgh Fringe means comedy is becoming more elitist, says Matt Forde

Edinburgh Festival Fringe has helped to launch the careers of numerous comedians and writers.

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Richard Branson says opening of first Virgin hotel in London ‘really special’

The entrepreneur’s Virgin Group began life in the capital more than 50 years ago.

The Independent UK

Who are the Fox family? Every member explained

A rundown of every member of showbiz’s famous Fox dynasty

Evening Standard

James Arthur says Liam Payne reached out to him after he ‘publicly struggled’

The Impossible singer said Payne requested to have a one-to-one chat with him.

Evening Standard

Martin Freeman calls out ‘annoying’ fans for following him for long periods

He said he tries ‘to reason with people’ and explain he is ‘not a prop’.

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Amanda Holden debuts live show golden buzzer, revealing first 2025 finalist

The ITV reality contest is judged by Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and Bruno Tonioli.

Evening Standard

Kneecap US tour dates still scheduled amid new visa process

Rap trio Kneecap is in the process of securing a new sponsor for renewed US visas ahead of its sell-out October tour in North America.

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Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker says he was asked to write for Doctor Who

Brooker also said he would consider writing for a Star Trek project.

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Penny Lancaster says she threw food she had made for family during menopause

The former model told the story after being asked to share ‘baking disasters’ by Dame Prue Leith.

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Gender of Peppa Pig’s new baby sibling revealed – is it a boy or a girl?

Mummy Pig announced she was expecting a new piglet in February

The Independent UK

Singer JoJo Siwa and drag star Danny Beard among Celebrity Big Brother finalists

The winner of Celebrity Big Brother 2025 will be crowned on Friday.

Evening Standard

Marisha Wallace says King told her he was ‘proud’ of her British citizenship

The 39-year-old West End star praised the UK for helping her to become a leading lady.

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Gwyneth Paltrow back on carbs after being ‘obsessed with health’ with paleo diet

The Oscar-winning actress-turned-health guru, 52, has long advocated for several diets.

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Producers wanted to avoid being ‘unpleasant’ to interviewers on The Assembly

The show sees celebrities interviewed by a group of autistic, neurodivergent and learning disabled people.

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Filming Sean Combs documentary ’emotional and difficult’ – BBC presenter Bokinni

The US rapper denies sex trafficking allegations against him.

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Florence Pugh says she feels ‘a lot of pressure’ over Thunderbolts role

Pugh previously appeared as Yelena Belova in Black Widow.

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Celebrity Traitors: from Stephen Fry to Paloma Faith, who’s been confirmed?

There are a lot of big names here, most of whom have never appeared on reality TV before

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Charlotte Jordan says she cried so much she was ‘dehydrated’ on last Corrie day

The actress plays Daisy Midgeley in the ITV soap and announced in January that she was leaving to ‘explore other opportunities’.

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Timothy Spall thought he ‘might not make it’ after leukaemia diagnosis

The award-winning actor said the thought of leaving his family behind was ‘unbearable’.

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Dermot O’Leary says The X Factor would be ‘made differently’ today

It comes after the show faced criticism from former contestants including Jedward and Misha B, who claimed it mistreated some participants.

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Romesh Ranganathan criticises local council over school placement ‘shambles’

The comic posted a video on Instagram on Saturday criticising West Sussex County Council for placing his son in a school on the other side of town.

Evening Standard

Lang Lang announces initiative to help children: ‘Music is the best medicine’

The classical musician’s foundation is launching Music Heals to help children who are facing significant challenges.

The Independent UK

David Beckham’s best fashion moments as he turns 50

Here’s a look back at the football star’s most memorable style moments…

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