Gladiators star Jamie Christian-Johal – who appears as Giant on the BBC show – has announced he is reverting to his former surname of Bigg. The former professional bodybuilder and firefighter, from Ilkeston in Derbyshire, has become a fan favourite on the rebooted series over the past two years. He said he was dropping his … Read more
Universal/UPI Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell was born in Coleraine but grew up in Wales and Scotland The writer of Oscar-tipped movie Hamnet has said she always saw Paul Mescal taking on the role of Shakespeare in the film adaption. Maggie O’Farrell recalled seeing Mescal in the role of Stephen Dedalus in James Joyce’s A Portrait … Read more
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter BBC Left-right: The new players include hairstylist Jessie, retired detective Amanda and personal trainer Ross A retired police detective, a crime novelist and a psychologist will be among the players sitting at the round table on the new series of The Traitors, which kicks off on New Year’s Day. The 22 new … Read more
We have all seen that gorgeous lime yellow raintree in Fort Kochi, which has gone viral ever since the lights were turned on on December 25. Although the tree has gained fame post-Covid, it was a tradition started by an enthusiastic group of young men in the year 2000. And for the past 25 years, … Read more
Moisturisers, sheet masks, and serums, continue to be popular K-beauty skincare categories in India | Photo Credit: Getty Images Have you ever watched a K-Drama, and been tempted to try out a beauty product used by an actor on the show? In the 2022 show Business Proposal, Manasa Garamella, co-founder, Kindlife, an online platform curating … Read more
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter Getty Images Rachel Reid published her first instalment of her six-book Game Changers series in 2018 The author of Heated Rivalry has revealed the success of the TV adaptation has led to her receiving specialist help with her Parkinson’s disease. Rachel Reid, 45, was diagnosed with the condition in the summer of … Read more
Risteárd Ó hAodha Mimicking the ancient keening women, who performed mourning rituals, Róis chooses to veil her face for anonymity There are some communities where death is ingrained in the everyday texture of life. A fact that you may be reminded of when hearing this on your radio: “Welcome to the death notices, but we … Read more
Jonathan GeddesBBC Scotland News Getty Images Hamish Hawk struggles to enjoy the big moments of his career Hamish Hawk is determined to enjoy his Hogmanay gig at Princes Street Gardens – as he was too terrified to appreciate his last show there. The Edinburgh singer is performing before thousands of people at the city’s famous … Read more
Ben Milneand James Percy,BBC News BBC The first non-European Pope in more than 1,000 years, the Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, a soul legend and one of the world’s most famous designers – here are some of the well-known faces no longer with us. Among those we remember are Hollywood stars Robert … Read more
Isiah Whitlock Jr, who was known for his memorable acting roles on The Wire and Veep, has died at the age of 71, according to his manager. “It is with tremendous sadness that I share the passing of my dear friend and client Isiah Whitlock Jr,” manager Brian Liebman wrote on Instagram. Whitlock, who also … Read more