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Timothee Chalamet, Mark Strong, and the week’s best new releases

Welcome to Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week we hear from the stars of Dune - Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, and director Denis Villeneuve - about the new sci-fi epic. Subscribe to the Backstage podcast o...

Warner Bros responds to Batwoman star's scathing claims about toxic set

Warner Bros has called Ruby Rose's scathing allegations against it a "revisionist history", after the star claimed there was toxic behaviour on the set of Batwoman.In a string of posts on their Instagram stories, which automatically del...

'My experience haunts me to this day': Paris Hilton backs 'bill of rights' for children in care

Paris Hilton has called for US politicians to adopt a "bill of rights" for children in care, following the abuse she suffered as a child.The former reality TV star revealed last year that she had been abused in youth facilities as a tee...

British culture's hidden hand: The Beano finally gets its time in the arts spotlight

Pre-pandemic exhibitions at Somerset House included sensitive explorations of urban life, identity and immigration, and the climate crisis.For its first major installation post-lockdown, this august building in central London celebrates...

Tilly Ramsay hits back at radio host who called her 'chubby little thing'

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Tilly Ramsay has responded to a radio host who called her a "chubby little thing" during his early morning show.LBC's Steve Allen, 67, had read out a comment about Ramsay before saying: "Well, she can't...

Arise Dame Mary Berry! Baking legend gets royal recognition

British baking royalty Mary Berry has been recognised by actual royalty, by being made a Dame Commander for services to culinary arts, charity and broadcasting.Dame Mary, who has had a career spanning the last five decades, says she is...

'One of the greatest': Tributes to British songwriter behind classic Willy Wonka and Bond hits

The songwriter behind tracks such as Pure Imagination from the 1971 Willy Wonka film and the theme to Goldfinger has passed away at the age of 90.Announcing his death on Instagram, close friend Dame Joan Collins called Leslie Bricusse "...

Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker says she will be 'filled with grief' after leaving the show

Jodie Whittaker said she was "crying her eyes out" during her final days on the Doctor Who set.The actor, who has played the Time Lord since 2017, announced in the summer that she will be leaving the sci-fi drama after the upcoming seri...

Science Museum criticised for 'reckless' new partnership with Indian coal giant

The Science Museum has been criticised by climate activists for its new partnership with Indian coal giant Adani.Gautam Adani, the company's owner, revealed that his firm would be supporting the new Energy Revolution: The Adani Green En...

Netflix stars to back staff walkout demanding support for trans people after Dave Chappelle special

Jameela Jamil and Jonathan Van Ness are among some of the top Netflix stars who will support a walkout by employees at the streamer in the wake of Dave Chappelle's latest comedy special.Chappelle's The Closer, which was released on Netf...

Lewis Capaldi bags four gongs at ASCAP London Music Awards

Lewis Capaldi has won big at the ASCAP London Music Awards, bagging four trophies - including for song and songwriter of the year.The Scottish crooner, who has stepped back from the limelight in recent months to put the finishing touche...

'An evening to remember': Oprah to interview Adele in two-hour special

Oprah Winfrey is going to interview Adele in a two-hour special.Adele: One Night Only will feature a concert performance of songs from her upcoming fourth album 30 - her first new material in six years. The Grammy and Brit Award winner...

Dune director 'needed' talent of Timothee Chalamet to make sci-fi epic

Screams echoed around London's Leicester Square as Timothee Chalamet fans desperately tried to grab the attention of the young actor who has garnered a loyal - and very loud - following.He was among a host of stars who turned out on Mon...

Robert Carlyle pays tribute to murdered MP as COBRA episodes delayed over sensitive themes

Actor Robert Carlyle has paid tribute to murdered MP Sir David Amess - as episodes of the latest series of his hit political drama COBRA have been delayed following his death.Carlyle, best known for his roles in films including Trainspo...

'Full beast mode': Succession stars promise 'more conniving, more manipulation' in new series

Following a bombshell finale at the end of series two, the long-awaited new season of Succession is finally here.The award-winning and critically acclaimed satire follows the dramas of the dysfunctional Roy family and their control over...