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Sir Patrick Stewart: Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare -- The English actor began his career on stage before finding fame as the captain of the USS Enterprise.
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Gruffalo illustrator considering legal action against AI firms -- Axel Scheffler believes firms breach copyright by reproducing his work in AI-generated Gruffalo images.5 hours ago
Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father' -- Laura Brand tells the jury at his trial she feels "very seen by him" and "I love him very much".1 day ago
Sir Patrick Stewart: A life in pictures -- His career on stages and screens spanned seven decades but came to be defined by his roles on some of the most popular sci-fi franchises in history.14 hours ago
Bombshell confession in The Traitors as faithfuls finally turn the screw -- Could the faithfuls finally come good in Thursday's penultimate episode?13 hours ago
Footage of Seoul crush to be removed from Call of Duty after backlash -- Bereaved families say they were appalled to see footage of the Itaewon disaster included in Modern Warfare 4.2 hours ago
George Michael's Faith guitar sells for £180k after auction row -- The brother of the singer's late personal assistant said she would not have wanted the items to be sold.21 hours ago
Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe -- The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.1 day ago
Ex-Top Gear host Richard Hammond's 'brave' new Welsh life wild swimming and running -- The former Top Gear star bought a 19th Century Georgian mansion near Abergavenny in November 2025.17 hours ago
Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash -- Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.1 day ago
Actor targets 'scarred villain' screen stereotype -- Robert Rhodes says people with scars "experience joy, love and success just like everyone else".1 day ago
As it happened: Tributes pour in for Sir Patrick Stewart -- Fellow Star Trek cast member William Shatner describes Sir Patrick as someone who "stood for the best of us".5 hours ago
'A big loss' - Fans react to death of Sir Patrick Stewart -- Admirers of the Star Trek actor gathered at his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in Los Angeles to pay tribute to his life and acting career.5 hours ago
Ex-Traitors players talk tactics and celebrity final predictions -- Former contestants share their thoughts on life in the castle ahead of Friday's final.6 hours ago
'The internet's a less whimsical place' - YouTuber Jacksepticeye branches out -- He got famous playing video games but now you're more likely to see Seán McLoughlin in one.23 hours ago
ACOTAR fans put real life on hold for latest release -- Some fans take the week off to read the latest instalment of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series.2 days ago
Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'beloved actor' Sir Patrick Stewart after his death at 86 -- The actor died in Los Angeles following a "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.6 hours ago
What these rotund remakes of masterpieces tell us -- Colombian artist Fernando Botero's joyful paintings reimagine historic European art. What does his singular vision reveal about art history and Latin America's place in it?1 hour ago
Richard E Grant on why he told everyone he was a Traitor -- The actor thought nobody would believe him after he revealed his was a Traitor.2 hours ago
Why Frankenstein is so misunderstood -- A classic of the horror genre that has inspired generations, why is the message of Shelley's 19th-Century novel still overshadowed by its success, more than two centuries on?2 hours ago
The Real Thing to play Liverpool Philharmonic -- Lead singer of Toxteth based soul group The Real Thing, Chris Amoo, talks about the bands lasting legacy3 hours ago
Jaw-dropping moment at Celebrity Traitors round table -- Twenty one contestants have been whittled down to eight in a dramatic semi-final of Celebrity Traitors.10 hours ago