Month: February 2025

Actor Peter Egan has paid tribute to Gene Hackman, describing the late star as an “absolutely brilliant actor” and a “Hollywood legend”.Speaking on GB News, Egan praised Hackman’s remarkable screen presence following news of the actor’s death at age 95.”I first saw him in Bonnie and Clyde in the late ’60s and he kind of burned his way through th…

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.The couple’s dog was also found dead at the property.The couple’s dog was also found dead at the property.Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed the deaths just after midnight.Hackman, 95, and Arakawa, 63, had been marri…

Britain’s Got Talent has been hit with a torrent Ofcom complaints following its season 18 premiere last weekend.The ITV talent show received a total of 771 complaints from viewers, with the vast majority targeting two controversial acts.The 18th series of the popular programme made its comeback on Saturday, showcasing auditions from hopefuls acr…

ITV has confirmed that iconic quiz show Bullseye will return for a full series with Freddie Flintoff as host.The former cricketer will front the beloved darts-themed programme following the success of last year’s Christmas special.The revival comes after the festive episode drew in impressive audiences of over 8.6 million viewers.ITV has commiss…

Sir Rod Stewart has issued his first public comments since his son Sean, 44, checked into rehab. The 80-year-old rocker made the announcement on Instagram days after reports of a family intervention also emerged. Sean is thought to have chosen a luxury £63,000-per-month Cliffside Malibu rehabilitation clinic, where his friend Scott Disick previ…

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg has died at the age of 39.The star, best known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, was found dead in a New York City apartment on Wednesday.Trachtenberg was reportedly at One Columbus Place, a 51-storey luxury apartment complex on Central Park South at around 8am on Wednesday morning.Police so…

Jeremy Clarkson’s farm shop has unveiled a new look as the popular store prepares to reopen this weekend. Fans will once again be able to purchase the produce from the 64-year-old’s Diddly Squat farm as well as goods from other local sources. Punters have swarmed to the shop in Chadlington, Oxfordshire which initially opened in 2020 to sell ext…

Dame Prue Leith has revealed her family banned her from participating in several reality TV shows due to concerns about her age and dancing ability.The 85-year-old Great British Bake Off judge admitted she struggled to turn down television opportunities despite past disastrous appearances.”My default position is to say yes,” she explained to The…

John Lithgow has confirmed he will play Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series, becoming the first American actor to take on the iconic role.The 79-year-old Emmy-winning star revealed the news in an interview with Screen Rant, following weeks of speculation about his casting.Lithgow will be the fourth actor to portray the Hogw…

Veteran broadcaster Henry Kelly has died at the age of 78, with his family confirming the tragic news through a heartfelt statement. Kelly’s family said he “died peacefully” on Tuesday “after a period of ill health”.Their statement said: “Henry will be sorely missed by his friends and family, including his partner Karolyn Shindler, their son Ale…