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Screen and stage veteran Sir Ian McKellen urges young gay actors to come out, liking their situation to star footballers in the UK premier league.

Ian McKellen has encouraged young gay actors to come out, arguing that it is “silly” to be in the closet.The veteran stage and screen actor has given an interview to The Times in which he discusses the experience he had when he himself revealed publicly that he was gay in 1988, at the age of 48.“I have never met anybody who came out who regretted it,” he said. “I feel sorry for any famous person who feels they can’t come out. Being in the closet is silly – there’s no need for it.

James Bond will reportedly remain male and British under the franchise’s new management by Amazon MGM Studios.Last month, it was announced that the long-serving producers of 007, Barbara Broccoli and her half-brother Michael G. Wilson, had stepped away from the creative process and handed over control to Amazon, ending over 60 years of the Broccoli family’s control of the Bond estate.Now, a report by the Daily Mail states that an internal memo has circulated within the studio that stipulates “the spy will not change gender or nationality”, although it did state that the new Bond could come from elsewhere in the Commonwealth.Amazon have not publicly commented on the report.Bond fans have not reacted kindly to the news of the franchise’s sale, with some predicting that Amazon will “ruin” the series by over-saturating the market with “mediocre spin-offs”.A previous report suggested that Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos decided to pursue the buyout and have the company take creative control of the films after reading that Broccoli referred to Amazon executives as “fucking idiots” during her dealings with the company.The Hollywood Reporter noted that an insider said Bezos “read her quote in the Journal and got on the phone and said, ‘I don’t care what it takes, get rid of her’.”Amazon acquired its share of the rights to the James Bond franchise in 2021 when they purchased studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).

BBC's Ten Pound Poms brings to life the tale of Brits who swapped post-war Britain for sunnier climes down under.The BBC show zeroes in on a group of Brits, but in reality, nearly a million made the leap to Australia as part of this historic scheme. As the second series airs this month, Michelle Keegan, Warren Brown and Faye Marsay will reprise their roles in the six-part drama.

battling bladder cancer for over the past year, according to a statement released by his family on social media.“D’Wayne’s life was incomparable, and his music and service impacted millions around the world, including in his hometown of Oakland, California,” his family said in a statement. “He was a guitarist, producer, composer, philanthropist, mentor and founding member of Tony! Toni! Tone! He was deeply passionate about providing artist development and mentorship to emerging young musicians, helping to shape the early careers of many.”His family added: “Through this fight, he remained committed and present for his family, his music, his fans and his community.”Wiggins was a vocalist and bass guitarist of the beloved R&B group, which included his brother Raphael Saadiq and their cousin Christian Riley.

Sam Fender‘s new album ‘People Watching’ a secret for over two years.The brass band, comprised of musicians from Stockton-on-Tees and Seaham, appeared on the track ‘Remember My Name’, which was inspired by the relationship between Fender’s grandparents.In an interview with BBC News, band secretary Peter Lawson said that they first received the call in March 2023, and began recording with Fender a month later.During recording sessions, Lawson said the ‘Hypersonic Missiles’ singer was a “down-to-earth lad” and was so emotional after hearing rehearsals that he asked if he could sing the song live with the band.“He was given one of the band’s concert uniforms and he wore the uniform all day,” Lawson, who has been a member of the band for 55 years after joining when he was 11 years old, said. “It’s a great thing to be part of.

Just as former political leaders are constantly asked about current events, so previous James Bond actors being interviewed about new projects can set their watch to when they’ll be asked who should follow in their footsteps and play the next 007.

If you're on the hunt for a fresh pair of trainers to step into spring, then look no further than Olivia Attwood's favourite kicks.The Love Island star and TV presenter has been spotted in these chic Adidas sneakers time and time again, and they've received rave reviews from shoppers for being "very comfortable" and "stylish". Available in a variety of sizes on ASOS, these versatile shoes also come in different colours if you're not keen on Olivia's preferred white shade.

Coleen Rooney and her family are set to open the doors of their lives to fans with a fresh reality show. Disney+ has reportedly emerged victorious in a fierce bidding war against streaming titan Amazon, securing the deal for a cool £10 million.The spotlight will undoubtedly be on down-to-earth I'm A Celebrity runner-up Coleen, 39, who quickly won over the nation's hearts in the jungle.

James Bond – now under the creative control of Amazon Studios following its buy-out of producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson – will remain a man and British (or the Commonwealth), according to UK media.

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Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor “Saturday Night Live” again looked back at the week in politics in the cold open, focusing on a reportedly explosive Trump cabinet meeting where Marco Rubio and Elon Musk got into a shouting match. Donald Trump, played by James Austin Johnson, attempts to broker a truce with Secretary of State Rubio, played by Marcello Hernandez. “Now your name is Mark Ruby,” Trump told him, after proclaiming that English is the official national language of the country.

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has made a drastic career change, taking to the stage as part of his 'new job'.

Tonight’s episode of Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live was filled with political zingers, with co-host Colin Jost even taking a shot at Mike Myers, who has now appeared as Elon Musk for a second time in the show’s Cold Open.

Keith Richards, guitarist for The Rolling Stones, is being honoured with a new Connecticut residents award.Richards, who has been living in the American state since 1985, was awarded the Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence on Wednesday (March 5) – made to recognise creativity, passion and generosity in the area.The musician is the first person to receive this award, and he was given a custom-designed medallion during a ceremony at The Westport Library in Westport, Connecticut. Gov.

Jack Dunn Better make it a large popcorn, because James Cameron‘s next “Avatar” film, “Fire and Ash,” will be even longer than 2022’s “The Way of Water,” which clocked in at three hours and 12 minutes. In a recent sitdown with Empire, Cameron said he and his writers developed too much material for “The Way of Water,” and when production began, had to move some of the story from that movie into its sequel, “Fire and Ash.” “In a nutshell, we had too many great ideas packed into act one of movie 2,” Cameron said.

John Goodman has been injured during the production of Warner Bros‘ and Legendary’s latest movie from director Alejandro González Iñárritu, which is filming in the UK.

Emily Andre melted hearts with the cutest video of her mini-me daughter Arabella, who's a spitting image of her pop star dad, Peter Andre of Mysterious Girl fame. Fans couldn't get enough as Emily, a talented doctor, shared the clip on Instagram showing the pair basking in the spring sun. Little Arabella, who celebrates her first birthday on April 2, flaunted an impressive mane of dark hair, neatly adorned with a dainty cream bow.

Suede continues to reign supreme as the must-have trend this spring, so it's no shocker that some of our top picks are flying off the shelves.The brown suede loafers from Marks and Spencer, priced at £55, have been a hot commodity since their launch, selling out time and time again. If you've been lusting after these beauties but haven't managed to snag a pair, we've got good news for you.

Box office record-breaker Ne Zha 2 is getting a UK/Ire release via Trinity CineAsia.

The UK media watchdog Ofcom has received 825 complaints about last weekend’s televised music industry Brit Awards ceremony.