Year: 2025

Belfast rap trio Kneecap have responded defiantly to their Oscar nominations snub with a stark Instagram post declaring “F*** the Oscars. Free Palestine.”The Irish-language film had been shortlisted in two categories for the 97th Academy Awards – Best International Feature Film and Best Original Song for Sick in the Head.Dozens of fans, cast and…

The Academy Award nominations for 2025 were announced today at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles, following delays caused by devastating wildfires in Southern California.Saturday Night Live star Bowen Yang and actor Rachel Sennott revealed the nominees for the 97th annual ceremony.The announcement came after the Academy extended its voti…

Karla Sofía Gascón has made history by becoming the first openly transgender actress to receive an Academy Award nomination.The Spanish performer earned the groundbreaking nomination for her titular role in the Netflix musical crime film Emilia Pérez, directed by Jacques Audiard.The nomination was announced today at the Academy of Motion Picture…

Jeremy Clarkson has sparked backlash after it emerged the former Top Gear star is charging £200 for a pie at his pub’s neighbouring Diddly Squat Farm Shop.The presenter took on the project of opening a pub last year to add to his growing businesses, with his farm and farm shop in Oxfordshire welcoming visitors from all over – but some have recen…

Pauline Quirke’s husband shared the heartbreaking news earlier this week that the Birds of a Feather actress had been diagnosed with dementia back in 2021.The 65-year-old has been out of the public eye for a few years after becoming a household name in the 1970s and ’80s. On Thursday, in a new update, Quirke’s son shared an emotional statement o…

Michelle Keegan has insisted that the hit Sky comedy Brassic “has not been axed”, clarifying that the show is coming to a natural end after seven successful series.The actress took to Instagram to address reports about the show’s conclusion, stating: “And just for the record… Brassic has not been ‘AXED’ or ‘cancelled’…”It’s come to a natural…

Sir Rod Stewart’s daughter Ruby has hit back at Americans labelling her a “nepo baby” after she shared criticisms of President Donald Trump following his inauguration.The 37-year-old lives in the US with her family, and has been vocally opposed to Trump’s second rise to the presidency. In a recent social media rant, she responded to Trump suppor…

Love Island All Stars contestant Grace Jackson has finally broken her silence about her connection with Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford.The 26-year-old Mancunian model addressed the rumours during a candid conversation in the villa with fellow islander Olivia Hawkins.”We weren’t dating but we were chatting a little and texting,” Jac…

Richard Hammond’s daughters Izzy and Willow have made their feelings clear about the headlines that have emerged following their parents’ decision to end their marriage.On January 9, The Grand Tour star Richard, 55, took to social media to announce that his family will now be “structured a little differently” following an “amazing 28 years of ma…

The Traitors fans have been left concerned for Faithful player Freddie following Wednesday’s episode of the psychological competition show, with some arguing he has “been through too much”.It comes as the latest shocking episode saw Traitor Minah banished during the roundtable by the Traitor she recruited days before, Charlotte.With Charlotte ha…