James Bond: Last News

James Bond star George Lazenby has retired from acting at the age of 84.The Australian actor followed on from Sean Connery, taking on the mantle of 007 in 1969’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. He was the second actor ever cast in the role, and although he only appeared as Bond in one film, it remains beloved among fans.Now, Lazenby has announced a heartfelt statement that he is officially retiring from acting and won’t be making any more public appearances.“This hasn’t been an easy decision but it’s time to announce my retirement from work,” the actor wrote on X.“Therefore, I won’t be doing any more acting or making public appearances, doing any more interviews or signing any more autographs as of today.

Exciting news for Gladiators fans - the lineup for series two has been announced! Following the popular reboot of the 90s gameshow by BBC, which raked in millions of viewers weekly and was hailed as the "best reboot yet", Gladiators is preparing for a comeback with its second season. As the first-series finale was drawing near - where we saw Army officer Finlay and personal trainer Marie-Louise crowned champions - fans were thrilled with BBC bosses confirming that the show would be returning for a second run.

Iconic '90s musician and producer Goldie - who also starred as villain Mister Bullion in the James Bond film The World is Not Enough - has become a dad for the sixth time.The 58-year-old DJ took to Instagram to share the news that his wife Mika Price gave birth to their daughter, Yuki Isla Price on Wednesday, 10 July, in Thailand, where the couple now live. “Welcome To The World Baby Girl. Yuki Isla Price.

Danny Dyer has made it clear that he will "never" take part in Strictly Come Dancing, despite being asked every year.The 46-year-old actor, best known for his role as Mick Carter on EastEnders, has been a staple on our screens for years, but there's one show he's adamant he won't do. "I get offered to do Strictly every year, and it's not for me.

At Windsor Castle, Dame Shirley Bassey was awarded the Companion of Honour by King Charles. However, the iconic singer confessed to a Royal faux pas during the ceremony.The Welsh vocal powerhouse confessed that being presented with the honour by Charles was more nerve-wracking than performing for royalty. And, in Tuesday's (July 9) ceremony, the 87 year old grabbed the monarch's hand while receiving her award and cheekily admitted she "forgot to curtsy".The singer received the Companion of Honour in the New Year Honours list, recognising her incredible contributions to music.This was her first interaction with Charles as King, the singer who has lent her voice to three James Bond themes revealed.

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh off of Netflix’s noisy Indian series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, Taha Shah Badussha has set his sights on Hollywood — and he has a specific, seismic role in mind.

Ethan Shanfeld High school sweethearts become super spies in the action comedy “The Union,” starring Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry and premiering on Netflix Aug. 16. The film follows Roxanne (Berry), who reunites with her ex-boyfriend Mike (Wahlberg) at a bar and sweeps him off his feet, only to tranquilize him and transport him from New Jersey to London.

Steve Stamp is back with a second series of the sharply funny gym-set comedy Peacock. Following the three-episode first series shown in 2022, the show picks up the story of personal trainer Andy Peacock (Allan Mustafa), who suffered an identity crisis when a younger and fitter trainer named Jay ( Lucien Laviscount ) joined the gym team. “Andy is a car crash of a man,” says Steve about the character.

One of the biggest-budget Czech drama series to date is getting a second run, with the focus on another real-life rescue mission.

James Bond legend Daniel Craig appeared barely recognisable in newly released shots from the set of the next Knives Out film. Usually seen sporting a short haircut and a suave suit, the 56 year old actor seems to have shaken things up for his role as detective Benoit Blanc.

Prince William and Kate's live-in nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, has been a part of the Royal Household since Prince George was just eight months old. Despite the Prince and Princess of Wales' reputation for being hands-on parents, their busy schedules and recent health challenges - particularly with Kate's cancer recovery - mean that the assistance of a nanny is invaluable.

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are the latest in a long line of young royals to have the added benefit of a live-in nanny. While the trio's parents, The Prince and Princess of Wales, are known for being very hands-on when it comes to their children, it's sensible for the couple to take on extra help which can alleviate the pressures that come with their hectic work schedules.

Lana Del Rey has revealed that she wrote a song for the James Bond film Spectre, but it was rejected by the franchise’s producers.The singer was speaking backstage at the Ivor Novello Awards in London this week (May 23), where she picked up the Special International Award.As the BBC reports, she was asked about the prospect of recording a Bond theme, to which she said she had already given it a shot, before beginning to sing her song ‘24’, from her fourth album ‘Honeymoon’, released the same year as the film.“I wrote that for them,” Lana said. Listen to the song below:The eventual theme for that film, ‘Writing’s on the Wall’, was recorded by Sam Smith and became the first Bond theme to reach Number One on the UK Singles Chart.“Sam, you did a wonderful job,” Del Rey quipped, before saying she had not given up hope at making a song for the film series.“But I’m going to continue to do my little Nancy Sinatra thing every now and then and just pretend it’s the title track,” she added.It was not the only time that Bond producers turned away a stellar music name for the choice of Spectre’s signature song.

Lana Del Rey addressed a long-running rumor about her discography while discussing her desire to write a song for the James Bond franchise.

Back in March, reports emerged that Aaron Taylor Johnson had landed the coveted role of James Bond in the upcoming 007 movie.

As sci-fi fans around the world excitedly countdown the final few hours until Doctor Who returns to our screens, all eyes will be on Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa as he becomes the fifteenth iteration of the world renowned Time Lord. Joined by new companion Millie Gibson in the role of Ruby Sunday, the dynamic duo will be exploring the universe - both time and space - while coming face to face with some of their most formidable foes yet. But while Ncuti is new to the role, show runner Russell T Davies was so impressed by his performance he even revealed that he believes the star may be destined to join another global franchise in the coming years! In an interview to promote the new series, Russell opened up about what made him choose Gatwa for the role and where he thinks the star will end up.

The 1% Club was taken off air this weekend following the sad news that contestant Steven Wong passed away shortly after filming the ITV game show.The programme, which is hosted by comedian Lee Mack, had to pause its broadcast after the tragic event. Steven, who nearly snagged a role in the iconic Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom as a child, didn't get to see his episode when the hit show aired last Saturday.The show sees 100 hopefuls compete for a whopping £100,000 prize by answering questions that only 1% of people can get right.

From appearing alongside Sir Roger Moore in The Spy Who Loved Me to working in the recording studio with Grammy Award-winning producers, Susie Vanner’s life has been one incredible journey. But it hasn’t all been easy. After suffering a brain haemorrhage and being diagnosed with breast cancer, the actress and musician has experienced the highs as well as the lows.

Fans for Eamonn Holmes have called for him to be the “new James Bond” after he posted a mysterious photo on Instagram. The GB news presenter shared a black-and-white image of himself looking pensively straight at the camera.

ITV has decided to remove Britain's Got Talent from its schedule next weekend, in an attempt to avoid a 'ratings war' with the Eurovision Song Contest. On Saturday, May 11, the popular talent show will be replaced by the Bond film Casino Royale, with BGT set to return on Sunday night, May 12. OK! has reached out to ITV for comment.The upcoming weekend will see more auditions on BGT, following its return to screens last month.

Gogglebox legends Dave and Shirley Griffiths have taken to social media to share their rarely-seen son Simon's latest achievement with their fans. Those who follow the Welsh husband and wife duo will be aware that their immediate family rarely make an appearance on their Instagram. Instead, they typically provide their 197K followers with antics from their own lives - be it iconic videos of Shirley referring to Dave as 'James Bond' while on holiday, or sweet selfies of the pair reminding people to catch them on the Channel 4 show.