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Sir Daniel Day-Lewis is set to come out of his retirement from acting to star in his son's directorial debut.The British star is a triple Oscar winner, named best actor for his performances in My Left Foot, There Will Be Blood, and Lincoln, and widely regarded as one of the greatest stars of his generation. He announced he was quitting acting after his appearance in Paul Thomas Anderson's 2017 film […]

Sir Brian May has revealed he recently suffered a "minor stroke" which caused him to lose control over his left arm.The Queen guitarist, 77, shared the news in a video on social media, reassuring fans that he is once again able to play guitar. Sir Brian said he was rushed to hospital with "blue lights flashing, the lot", after losing normal feeling in his arm about a week ago.The musician […]

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has opened up about his port wine birthmark - after spending his "whole life" trying to hide it.The 1979 and Bullet With Butterfly Wings singer posted on social media to show the prominent purple mark on his left arm and hand. In the caption, he said he supported body positivity movements "because at the end of the day it is about celebrating what makes us […]

An "urgent review" of dynamic pricing has been launched to ensure consumers are being treated fairly, the competition regulator has announced amid the backlash over ticket prices for the Oasis reunion tour.The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) spoke up after a stream of complaints relating to the cost of tickets for the eagerly anticipated Oasis shows, which more than doubled while on sale. Tickets worth £148 were being sold for […]

Filming for the last episode of Gavin And Stacey has started, the show's star and co-writer, James Corden, has confirmed. Corden, who plays handyman Smithy in the series he co-wrote with Ruth Jones, posted a picture of Jones, who plays Nessa and Joanna Page, who stars as Stacey, on his Instagram page. "Day 2. One last time on the island x," he wrote. Image: James Corden and Ruth Jones announce […]

Elle Macpherson has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago - but decided not to undergo chemotherapy or traditional medical treatment.The supermodel, who is now 60, said she wanted to take a holistic approach to treating the disease, but acknowledged this is not right for everyone. In an interview with The Australian Women's Weekly, Macpherson said being told she had cancer was "a shock, it was unexpected, […]

Harry Potter fans who gathered at King's Cross hoping for the annual Hogwarts Express announcement have been left disappointed.Boos rang out after the usual tannoy address and departure board listing failed to materialise. The event usually draws hundreds of fans - many in fancy dress - to mark the start of term at the fictional school of wizardry.The Hogwarts Express famously leaves from hidden platform 9 3/4 and the London […]

Brian Trueman, the British writer behind cartoons including Danger Mouse and Count Duckula, has died aged 92, his son has said.Ben Trueman wrote on the X social media platform: "Some sad news. My father, Brian Trueman, has died. "92 years of happy life. A career in television and radio that included Children's Hour, Clitheroe Kid, Scene at 6.30, Granada Reports, Brass Tacks, Screen Test."He added his dad, who he described […]

Three people suspected of being part of a criminal gang targeting luxury Ibiza villas have been arrested by Spanish authorities.One holiday villa hit by the gang earlier this summer included one rented by presenter Nick Grimshaw, who was left "upset" by the ordeal. Now, two men and one woman have been arrested by the Guardia Civil over at least 22 robberies at homes on the Spanish island with the total […]