London Film Festival 2020 may have been robbed of the red-carpet glamour of previous years due to the coronavirus restrictions, but there was still much to enjoy from the slimmed-down programme. Here are some of the highlights that are worth checking out. Kajillionaire Image: Gina Rodriguez (left) and Evan Rachel Wood star in director Miranda
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An upcoming live episode of Little Mix The Search has been postponed after crew members tested positive for coronavirus. Saturday’s live BBC One show would have seen six groups battle for a place on Little Mix‘s 2021 tour after several weeks of pre-recorded episodes. It will now air a week later on 24 October –
This incredible image of a Siberian tiger, a species which has previously been “hunted to the verge of extinction”, has won the Wildlife Photographer Of The Year award for 2020. Selected from more than 49,000 entries from around the world, Sergey Gorshkov’s photograph was praised as a “scene like no other” by judges of the
Several crew members working on a Britain’s Got Talent’s Christmas special have tested positive for coronavirus, causing filming to be delayed. At least three workers for the festive edition of the talent show are affected. Britain’s Got Talent has halted production and the crew members are self-isolating. Image: Alesha Dixon is one of the show’s
The Wanted star Tom Parker has spoken of his devastation after being diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour. The 32-year-old singer, who is expecting his second child with wife Kelsey, posted a statement revealing the tragic news on social media. Image: Boyband The Wanted had hits with songs including Glad You Came and Chasing The
The Crown has taken on royal births and deaths, national crises and personal scandals, and seen prime ministers come and go. But now, as the big-budget drama enters the glamour of the 1980s, the era of Diana and Margaret Thatcher – two of the most talked about public figures of the century – things are
The Crown has taken on royal births and deaths, national crises and personal scandals, and seen prime ministers come and go. But now, as the big-budget drama enters the glamour of the 1980s, the era of Diana and Margaret Thatcher – two of the most talked about public figures of the century – things are
The culture secretary has urged artists struggling financially during the coronavirus pandemic to “hang on in there for as long as they can”. Oliver Dowden was speaking at the Old Vic in Bristol as he announced the latest recipients of the government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund. Some 1,385 arts institutions in England will share £257m
Singer Paul Heaton has been praised after Q magazine’s final editor revealed the support he provided staff when the publication closed. Ted Kessler tweeted that Mr Heaton donated “a large sum” – which was shared among 40 members of staff – shortly after the magazine was closed. He went on to say “it really was
Rapper Tory Lanez has been charged with shooting fellow star Megan Thee Stallion during an argument earlier this year. Lanez, 28, is accused of shooting the 25-year-old in both feet following a party in the Hollywood Hills in July. He has been charged with assault with a semi-automatic firearm, carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in
John Lennon’s sister is celebrating his 80th birthday with a series of special events in Liverpool. Julia Baird is one of the stewards of the Beatles star’s legacy, which she describes as “anti-war, equality, diversity – all the things that we’ve gotten nowhere with, that we’re still talking about today”. Like Lennon, Ms Baird is
Films shown at drive-in cinemas will be eligible for the Oscars in 2021, the Academy has announced. The new rule has been approved by its board of governors for the best picture and general entry categories following the closure of movie theatres due to the coronavirus pandemic. Image: Grease is the ultimate drive-in film. Pic:
Everyone knows about King Henry VIII – we study him at school, and there are countless book and several TV shows dedicated to the events of his life. But the Starzplay TV series The Spanish Princess is trying to give a new perspective to that period, looking at what went on through the eyes of
US celebrities have stripped off as part of a campaign to urge people to make sure their vote counts in the country’s presidential election next month. Model Naomi Campbell, actors Tiffany Haddish, Amy Schumer, Josh Gad and Mark Ruffalo, as well as comedians Chris Rock and Sarah Silverman are among the famous faces that have
Filming on the upcoming Jurassic World movie has been suspended for two weeks after an outbreak of COVID-19 on set, the film’s director has said. Colin Trevorrow tweeted a picture of a small dinosaur wearing a mask, saying: “A few positive coronavirus tests on Jurassic World: Dominion. “All tested negative shortly after, but due to
Rihanna has apologised to the Muslim community for the “unintentionally offensive” use of sacred texts during a lingerie fashion show. The singer and fashion designer had come under fire after using a song featuring a sample from Islam’s sacred Hadith texts during her 2020 Savage X Fenty event. Some Muslim fans accused Rihanna of disrespecting