Orlando Bloom thanks NHS for ‘saving his life’ when he broke his back
Orlando Bloom has said that the NHS saved his life after he broke his back as he paid tribute to the health service during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Actress and author Patricia Bosworth dies aged 86
Patricia Bosworth, an actress who once starred alongside Audrey Hepburn and later wrote biographies of stars including Marlon Brando and Montgomery Clift, has died aged 86 after contracting coronavirus.
Reflective Mark Hamill thanks Star Wars fans for an ‘extraordinary journey’
A reflective Mark Hamill has thanked Star Wars fans for an “extraordinary journey” as he looked back on more than 40 years of the seminal franchise.
Mulan and Black Widow among major Disney films to get new release dates
Disney has given new release dates to a string of blockbuster movies, with cinemas closed for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Jacqueline Wilson: Quarantine will be good for creativity
Jacqueline Wilson has said she thinks life in isolation will be good for creativity in writers, but she will not be taking inspiration from the coronavirus crisis to write a novel.
Vinnie Jones: I want to help people going through grief
Hardman Vinnie Jones is turning author with a book to help others through grief.
Dwayne Johnson raps Moana song while teaching young daughter how to wash hands
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shared an adorable video showing him teaching his young daughter how to wash her hands amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Top Gun: Maverick latest film hit by release date delay
Top Gun: Maverick has become the latest Hollywood film to have its release delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Jane Fonda, 82, describes spending night in jail after arrest at protest
Jane Fonda has described spending the night in jail after she was arrested during a climate change protest.
Kristen Bell recalls being told she was not ‘pretty enough’ during early career
Frozen star Kristen Bell says she was told she was not “pretty enough” during her early Hollywood career.
Lea Seydoux: There is a lot of hypocrisy with the Me Too movement
Lea Seydoux has said she thinks there is “a lot of hypocrisy” with the Me Too movement.
Wicked movie release delayed and Minions: The Rise Of Gru pushed back to 2021
Wicked fans are going to have to wait even longer to see Stephen Daldry’s film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical.
JK Rowling unveils plans to ease lockdown: People deserve a bit of ‘magic’
JK Rowling has announced plans to bring a dose “of magic” to people in lockdown.
Amy Schumer takes her toddler for socially-distanced visit to her father
Amy Schumer has shared a video of herself making a socially-distanced visit to her father with her toddler.
Derek Jarman’s cottage saved by £3.5 million fundraising campaign
A £3.5 million fundraising target has been met to save a cottage formerly owned by the late artist and filmmaker Derek Jarman.
James Bond actor Vincent Marzello dies aged 68
Vincent Marzello, who appeared in The Witches and two James Bond films, has died aged 68.
Star Wars actor Andrew Jack dies aged 76 ‘of Covid-19’
Star Wars actor Andrew Jack has died aged 76, as a result of coronavirus, according to his agent.
Sony delays string of major film releases including new Ghostbusters movie
Sony has delayed a string of major film releases, including the latest instalment in the Ghostbusters franchise and superhero movie Morbius.
British star Ophelia Lovibond on using an American accent in new Disney film
British actress Ophelia Lovibond said she had no problems using an American accent in her latest Disney film.
Collection charting DC Comics’ eight-decade history goes on sale
A superhero comic book collection featuring every release by DC Comics between 1935 and 2014 has gone on sale in a private auction.
‘Affordable’ items belonging to Hollywood star Doris Day to be sold at auction
Film memorabilia, artwork and jewellery are among the “affordable” items belonging to the late Hollywood star Doris Day which are set to go under the hammer.
‘We value you so much’ – James McAvoy’s message to NHS frontline workers
James McAvoy has said that he wanted to “start a conversation” so that NHS frontline workers who are fighting the coronavirus pandemic are aware of how much they are valued by the public.
James McAvoy donates £275,000 for protective equipment for NHS workers
James McAvoy has donated £275,000 to a campaign to provide protective equipment for NHS staff, according to its founders.
Tom Hanks back in the US after self-isolating in Australia
Tom Hanks has returned to the US having self-isolated in Australia for coronavirus.
Marion Cotillard: Listen to health experts and stay at home
Hollywood star Marion Cotillard has urged people to listen to health experts and stay at home.
Vinnie Jones says he talks about his wife’s death to help other men open up
Vinnie Jones has said that he talks about his wife’s death so that he can try and “turn it into a positive” by encouraging men to open up about their feelings.
Stars of Hollywood thriller Contagion reunite to offer coronavirus advice
The stars of 2011 virus thriller Contagion — a prescient film these days — have reunited for a series of public service announcements to warn about Covid-19.
Priyanka Chopra ‘extremely proud’ to have taken part in beauty pageants
Priyanka Chopra has defended beauty pageants, saying that they gave her the help she needed to get into acting and that they boosted her confidence.
Madonna pays tribute to Desperately Seeking Susan co-star Mark Blum
Madonna has paid tribute to her Desperately Seeking Susan co-star Mark Blum after his death at 69 from coronavirus complications.
Actress Evangeline Lilly apologises for ‘arrogant’ coronavirus comments
Hollywood actress Evangeline Lilly has apologised for her “arrogant” coronavirus comments.