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Dame Helen Mirren ‘incredibly proud’ after being made Companion of Honour

The Academy Award-winning actress, 80, was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for her services to drama.

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Susan Boyle cheers on Scotland ahead of first World Cup game: ‘You can do this’

In a video shared on Saturday, Boyle wore a fur coat before proudly revealing the national football team shirt and said: ‘No Scotland no party.’

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Dame Helen Mirren made Companion of Honour in King’s Birthday Honours

The 80-year old English actress was recognised for her services to drama.

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Matt Lucas and Richard Ayoade join next season of Taskmaster

The pair will be on the upcoming 22nd season alongside Chloe Petts, Isy Suttie and Nina Conti.

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Zoe Kravitz breaks silence on Harry Styles engagement rumours

The actress and model, 37, and the Aperture singer first sparked romance rumours in August 2025.

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Josh Hutcherson admits he was ‘resentful’ over Hunger Games fame

The actor starred alongside Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth.

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Game Of Thrones star Conleth Hill to star in Peaky Blinders spin-off

The BBC has announced additional casting for the series, which is being filmed in and around Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham.

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Oti Mabuse announces she is expecting second child

The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 35, and husband Marius Iepure welcomed a daughter in 2023.

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Steven Spielberg reveals he was ‘consistently turned down’ to direct Bond films

The American director said 007 producer Albert ‘Cubby’ Broccoli had ignored his repeated requests.

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Ian McKellen hails ‘legendary’ Laurence Olivier as blue plaque unveiled at home

Sir Ian was speaking as he unveiled an English Heritage plaque at Sir Laurence’s childhood home in London.

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Callum Turner admits he finds Bond rumours ‘amusing’

He is one of the rumoured frontrunners to play 007.

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Russell T Davies says ‘goodbye’ to Doctor Who as BBC axes 2026 Christmas special

The award-winning screenwriter and TV producer is ‘excited to see what comes next’.

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Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day divides critics – but Emily Blunt shines

The E.T., Jaws and Jurassic Park filmmaker’s latest offering was met with mixed reviews.

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Lineker says ‘marriage’ with BBC ‘starting to run out of love’ by time he left

The former England footballer was the presenter of BBC’s Match Of The Day for 26 years until he stepped down in May last year.

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Matt Smith: House Of The Dragon is ‘at its best’ in its ‘darkest moments’

The 43-year-old fronts the HBO prequel fantasy series.

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Idris Elba says James Bond should not be made ‘woke’

The award-winning actor was rumoured to be stepping into 007’s shoes to play the beloved character however, Sir Idris said it was ‘never legit’.

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Mollie King: Fainting and being taken to hospital was real wake-up call

The 39-year-old BBC Radio 1 presenter said she has not been on air after she collapsed a few weeks ago.

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Former One Direction star Niall Horan says he will support Scotland at World Cup

Niall Horan performed at Capital’s Summertime Ball on Saturday.

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Mis-Teeq revealed as surprise guests at Capital’s Summertime Ball

It comes after the girl group performed a medley of their songs during last weekend’s Britain’s Got Talent final.

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Buffy star Alyson Hannigan says she will miss Anthony Head ‘forever’

In a post on Instagram, Hannigan said: ‘This cut is so deep I fear it can never heal.’

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Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan-Blyth announces birth of second child

The birth was announced in a joint Instagram post from the 33-year-old and her husband, fitness coach Jacob Blyth.

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In Pictures: Buffy star Anthony Head who spiced up 1980s coffee ads

The 72-year-old’s career stretched from West End musicals and television adverts to pantomime, comedy and supernatural drama.

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Blur bassist Alex James to host three London music events ahead of World Cup

The 57-year-old musician will take over a pop-up space in Trafalgar Square this June.

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Rosalia postpones three concerts due to ‘family emergency’

The Spanish singer is currently undertaking her Lux Tour and had been due to perform in Florida this week.

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Disclosure Day director Steven Spielberg jokes about what he would ask aliens

The Oscar-winning filmmaker discussed what he would say to extra-terrestrial life forms.

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