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John Lithgow has spoken out about the fallout surrounding the upcoming HBO adaption of Harry Potter. The 79-year-old US actor remarked on the backlash swirling around the series and original book author JK Rowling’s stance on trans issues. Lithgow has been cast as Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, with late actors Richard Harris and Michael Gambon previously playing the part. Speaking with The Times, the actor questioned why Rowling’s politics would […]

Gabby Logan has shared a candid insight into the loss of her brother Daniel, who died when the two were just teenagers.Sports presenter Logan, 52, admitted she reached a point in her grief at the age of 19 where "it all came crashing down".Logan's younger brother tragically died at the age of 15, and the television presenter has revealed the struggles she faced in the aftermath of the family loss.She […]

Broadcasters Mike Parry and Benjamin Butterworth have descended into a fresh trans row on GB News, following actor David Tennant's latest swipe at controversial author JK Rowling.Tennant, 54, made fresh remarks about the transgender community and the Harry Potter author during an appearance on ITV1's new show The Assembly.FULL STORY HERE. Source link

Comedy legend John Cleese has revealed he feels "depressed" about the deaths of numerous colleagues and friends.The 85-year-old Monty Python and Fawlty Towers star made the candid confession during a recent interview with The Times.Cleese spoke emotionally about the impact of losing many of his comedy co-stars over the years."All these lovely people. Geoffrey Palmer, Joan Sanderson, Ken Campbell, Bernard Cribbins, all these wonderful people that I'd really enjoyed working […]

Amanda Owen has revealed she saw "red mist" in a dispute with her ex-husband Clive during filming of their upcoming show.The 50-year-old shepherdess, who split from Clive, 69, in June 2022 after 22 years of marriage, admitted the incident left her "tear-jerking in a painful manner".The former couple continue to work closely together as they co-parent their nine children whilst filming their Channel 4 series Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, […]

David Tennant has shared his thoughts on JK Rowling and their disagreement on transgender issues for the first time since the Supreme Court's landmark ruling on the definition of a woman. The 54-year-old Doctor Who and Harry Potter star made the comments during an appearance on ITV1's new show The Assembly. Tennant expressed concern about the "demonisation" of the transgender community, comparing it to anti-gay policies of previous Governments. "When […]

Irish Republican rap group Kneecap has been referred to counter-terror police for a second time over allegations they told fans to "kill your local MP" at a London concert in 2023.The controversial Belfast trio was already under investigation after footage emerged from a 2024 gig where a band member allegedly shouted "up Hamas, up Hezbollah".The Metropolitan Police confirmed they are now investigating both incidents.The second video, dating from a concert […]

Britain's Got Talent's first live semi-final was thrown into chaos on Saturday night when Ant and Dec announced to the crowd that eight-year-old magician Teddy Magic wasn't ready to perform.The ITV show was abruptly halted as hosts Ant and Dec were sent scrambling after they were forced to make the unexpected announcement to the audience and judges.The presenting duo explained that Teddy, who was scheduled as the second act following […]

Celebrity Big Brother star JoJo Siwa, 21, dumped her partner Kath Ebbs just hours after the ITV show's finale on Friday night, Ebbs has claimed.Ebbs has stayed relatively quiet on the social media front during Siwa's stint in the Big Brother house thanks to the young performer's bond with Chris Hughes, 32.Despite being in a relationship during her time in the house, Siwa engaged in a number of intimate and […]