Emma Watson Speaks With ‘Harry Potter’ Costar Tom Felton ‘Most Weeks’: ‘We Just Think It’s Sweet’

Gemma Collins is set to make a welcome return to our screens on Wednesday 16 February, with her new Channel 4 documentary, Gemma Collins: Self Harm and Me. Former The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma, 41, will open up about her 20-year battle with self-harm in the show, including how it has impacted her and her loved ones, as well as her way of coping with her struggles.

Game Of Thrones and Fast & Furious actor pointed to the quality and diversity of roles being offered in US film and TV productions, and noted that many British actors are surprised to be offered relatively smaller roles back home.Speaking on Munroe Bergdof’s The Way We Are podcast, Emmanuel said: “We lose so much Black and brown talent to the States because the British industry just doesn’t hold space in a meaningful, significant way. It’s frustrating.“All cultures and ethnicities were being seen for parts in the US and not just ‘the best friend’ or ‘the receptionist’ bit parts – it was lead roles and significant characters.”She continued: “Even now some British Black people I know in the industry who are British-born who have gone to the US where they’ve been playing lead in shows, they come back to the UK and the parts they are being asked to audition for, you’re just like ‘wait, I’ve just led a show for a major network’.

Pearl Jam‘s Stone Gossard has tried to defuse the recent war of words between his bandmate Eddie Vedder and Mötley Crüe‘s Nikki Sixx.Gossard said that he was a fan of Mötley Crüe’s music, despite Vedder’s recent comments, and that he had purchased the band’s 1981 debut album ‘Too Fast For Love’ when it was still available only on the indie label Leathür Records.“Jeff [Ament, Pearl Jam bassist] and Mike [McCready, guitarist] and I loved hard rock, like, went through it all. I bought the first Mötley Crüe on Leathür Records,” Gossard told the Fan First podcast. “I thought it was, at the time, it was punk-like.

UPDATE: HBO Max has officially announced Season 2 of “Peacemaker,” so it is now confirmed. The original post follows… As “Peacemaker” wraps up its first season on HBO Max, it seems like only a matter of time before we get official word about Season 2.

Reinventing the Bat and the Cat was hard work.

Last year, we saw the premiere of “The Many Saints of Newark,” the first spinoff project based in the world of “The Sopranos.” While the idea of the film was met with excitement from fans when it was announced, the film wasn’t very well received by critics and it seemed like fans were mixed with their feelings. All that to say, ‘Many Saints’ seems like a classic case of “be careful what you wish for.” Now, according to the head of HBO, it doesn’t seem like there’s any interest in bringing back “The Sopranos” in any sort of sequel/prequel.

Celebrated Lanarkshire comedian Stuart Mitchell is set to take to the stage at Òran Mór with his hilarious and relatable new show as part of Glasgow Comedy Festival next month.

Nick Cannon still has Mariah Carey on his mind, revealing his feelings for the iconic singer in a newly released single, described as an ode to his ex-wife.The 41-year-old rapper is not holding back his emotions, with lyrics of the new song ‘Alone’ detailing Nick’s feelings “then and now,” in reference to their relationship and marriage from 2008 to 2016.The artwork for the single is a box of chocolates in the shape of a broken heart, using Mariah’s song ‘Love Takes Time’ from her 1990 self-titled album, as a sample for his new song.Cannon says in the song that he has no hard feelings for his ex, “First off, I’m gonna say I ain’t got nothing but love for ya.” Detailing his life after their split and singing about his latest pregnancy announcements, “I’m still running the streets, I’m still all in the sheets / Having babies, models and singers and actresses saying they pregnant by me/ Have to pay $10,000 a week.” The singer took to Twitter to explain he “had to come Raw from the heart” on his new track.

Scots singing sensations and chart toppers Saint Phnx are set to perform at this year's TRNSMT festival.

Tributes have been paid to a legendary Manchester actor Jack Smethurst.

Corrie favourite Daniel Brocklebank has told how a passer-by gave him a boost with a sweet compliment.

They both arrived in Weatherfield last year and are both currently starring in explosive storylines on Coronation Street.

Alex Telles brought up a major career milestone with Manchester United against Brighton on Tuesday night.

EXCLUSIVE: Showtime is expanding its cast for The Chi, with the addition of Nia Jervier (Dear White People) and Carolyn Michelle Smith (House of Cards) who will take on recurring roles for the series’ upcoming fifth season.

Before the jury rendered its verdict in favor of the New York Times in Sarah Palin’s libel trial, some of its members say that they were tipped to the judge’s plan to dismiss the case.

EXCLUSIVE: Lucy Alibar, the playwright and screenwriter who broke out with Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner Beasts of the Southern Wild in 2012, has signed with CAA for representation.

EXCLUSIVE: Hulu has acquired the rights to develop Adrian McKinty’s upcoming novel The Island as a limited series. McKinty will executive produce with Shane Salerno and The Story Factory. The author’s previous novel The Chain was acquired by Universal and Working Title for Edgar Wright to direct. Wright is rewriting the Jane Goldman script. No numbers were forthcoming on the deal for The Island, but sources said that if the series goes, the author’s deal will exceed the $1.5 million that Universal paid for The Chain. Sasha Silver, head of drama series, was responsible for bringing The Island into Hulu.

A difficult relationship. Rupert Grint opened up about his “tricky” relationship with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling in the wake of her controversial anti-trans comments.

Eagle-eyed Harry Potter fanatics have reason to believe Rupert Grint never actually attended the recent TV reunion special in person after spotting a tiny continuity flaw.

It’s no secret Emma Watson was “in love” with her co-star Tom Felton back in the day — so how does she feel now that Harry Potter fans keep shipping them as a couple?!

Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts HBO special to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the franchise's first instalment. And while many cast and crew members were invited back to film scenes for the one-off taping, JK was nowhere to be seen. Instead, she appeared in archived clips taken from previous interviews as fans rushed to social media, under the impression JK had been snubbed from the reunion. Evanna appeared on GB News on Tuesday to address claims of an alleged rift between the cast and JK, saying that everyone isn’t going to agree with someone else’s opinion on things.Still, there still seems to be a lot of respect for the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them writer, who helped turn the likes of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint into world-renowned movie stars.“I’ve talked to all the cast, they all have great respect for her even if they don’t agree with her beliefs,” Evanna said.“I really strongly disagree with the narrative that there’s a rift.”The actress also brushed off a rumour that JK appeared in archive videos because she wasn’t invited to the gathering. In response, Evanna replied: “I think she’s busy writing books.“I don’t think that was about the conversations that have been had about more controversial issues.”She added: “I think she was busy and she was never on the sets very often.She’s still a big part of it.’ Evanna, who first starred as Luna Lovegood in 2007’s Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, continued saying that JK’s comments on the transgender community had sparked a difficult debate.In June 2020, JK caused controversy after criticising an opinionated piece that used the term “people who menstruate” instead of women to include transgender men.She tweeted; “‘People who