Celebrity

Celebrity brings together the daily churn of film, television, music and public life – new releases and reviews, casting and career decisions, and the milestones and anniversaries that mark long careers. It sits alongside the industry stories running behind the scenes, from streaming platforms chasing their next hit to studios and public figures navigating controversy and scrutiny.

It matters because celebrity culture is where entertainment, business and public opinion regularly collide. A single remark from an actor, a strategic pivot by a studio, or a scandal involving a well-known figure can shape conversations well beyond the entertainment pages, touching on politics, corporate ethics and shifting public attitudes.

This is also where readers can follow the more personal threads: the choices performers make about their craft, the private moments that spill into public view, and the tributes paid to figures who have shaped culture over decades. It's a topic built for keeping up with both the headline moment and the person behind it.

Florence Pugh recasts Steinbeck’s Cathy Ames as a tragic figure

October 1, 2026

Zoe Kazan’s Netflix adaptation of John Steinbeck’s *East of Eden* gives Cathy Ames a more tragic dimension. Florence Pugh portrays her as manipulative and ruthless, while the series suggests Cathy’s cruelty developed as a means of survival in a world controlled by men. The story follows the Trask family across generations, from the late nineteenth…
Tokyo festival unveils 15-film contest featuring seven world premieres

October 1, 2026

Tokyo International Film Festival has announced its line-up, led by a 15-film Competition with seven world premieres. The selection highlights international and Asian cinema, while the festival’s wider programme includes sections for emerging filmmakers, Southeast Asian films and major gala titles. The world premieres include Garin Nugroho’s Indonesian historical drama *Red Before Dawn*, two Chinese…
Anika Wells recognised for championing Australia’s under-16 social media ban

October 1, 2026

Australian communications minister Anika Wells has been named on Time’s list of influential rising stars, recognised for championing Australia’s ban on social media accounts for under-16s and challenging major technology companies. The recognition highlights the global interest in Australia’s restrictions, while debate continues over whether the ban is effective and how it is enforced. Former…
Venice Golden Lion Winner Milcho Manchevski’s ‘Sister Brother Manhole Cover’ Heads to Tokyo for World Premiere, Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)

October 1, 2026

Milcho Manchevski’s dark comedy “Sister Brother Manhole Cover” will have its world premiere in the main competition at the Tokyo International Film Festival. The film follows two siblings living on the margins of Macedonian society, and marks the return to Tokyo of the Venice Golden Lion-winning director. Malina and Viktor steal bronze busts and manhole…
‘East of Eden’ Review: A Terrifying Florence Pugh Towers Over Zoe Kazan’s Accomplished Netflix Adaptation of the John Steinbeck Classic

October 1, 2026

Zoe Kazan’s seven-part Netflix adaptation of John Steinbeck’s *East of Eden* is judged a richer and more morally complex version of the novel than Elia Kazan’s 1955 film, though it still cannot capture the book’s full scope. Florence Pugh stands out as Cathy, a disturbing and compelling anti-heroine, while the series gives more room to…
Florence Pugh and Hoon Lee Form the Beating Heart of Netflix’s Rich ‘East of Eden’ Adaptation: TV Review

October 1, 2026

Netflix’s *East of Eden* adaptation reshapes John Steinbeck’s multigenerational story by opening with Cathy Ames, played by Florence Pugh, and gradually giving greater weight to Lee, the Chinese American cook played by Hoon Lee. The review says the series remains faithful to the novel while shifting its point of view, using these portraits and a…
Phil Mickelson reportedly sought treatment for family trauma and addiction

October 1, 2026

Phil Mickelson reportedly entered an undisclosed treatment centre for “family trauma and addiction”, according to a spokesperson quoted in the report. The six-time major winner is believed to have left the centre, after stepping away from golf amid what he described as a private family matter. Mickelson, 56, has previously spoken publicly about gambling addiction,…
The Celebrity Traitors returns with a new group of famous contestants

October 1, 2026

The Celebrity Traitors returns to BBC One, with a new group of famous contestants facing the show’s deception and strategy. Its first series created several memorable moments and made participation highly sought-after, raising expectations for the new run. Other evening choices include Long Lost Family, following two searches for relatives, and a Channel 4 comedy…
South Park mocks billionaires and data centres in Trump deepfake episode

October 1, 2026

South Park’s latest episode satirises billionaire culture and the proliferation of energy-intensive data centres through the fictional “Billionaire Weenietown,” a community of anthropomorphic disembodied penises whose invasive infrastructure threatens to destroy the town. The episode follows Butters as he attempts to address the billionaire infestation by consulting an exterminator and media, eventually convincing most to…
TIME recognises Anika Wells for online safety work amid travel expense scrutiny

October 1, 2026

Communications Minister Anika Wells has been named by TIME as one of its influential rising stars, recognised for leading Australia’s social media age restrictions and other online safety measures. Former prime minister Julia Gillard wrote Wells’s profile, praising her advocacy for protecting children online despite opposition from major technology companies. The recognition comes amid scrutiny…