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.

10 Fantasy Movies That Are a Blast From Start to Finish

September 30, 2026

Collider celebrates ten fantasy films that deliver consistent entertainment and wonder from beginning to end, spanning diverse eras and styles whilst exploring themes of adventure, identity, and imagination. The selection includes celebrated releases like Barbie (2023), Beetlejuice, and Enchanted, each offering unique approaches to the fantasy genre through comedy, satire, and heartfelt storytelling. Key featured…
American Filmmaker Sam Pollard to Head Up London Film Festival Official Competition Jury

September 30, 2026

The BFI London Film Festival has announced its 2026 competition juries, with renowned American filmmaker Sam Pollard presiding over the Official Competition jury that will select the festival’s best film award. This appointment recognises Pollard’s distinguished career spanning decades, marked by Peabody and Emmy Awards, an Academy Award nomination, and numerous acclaimed recent works including…
Regulating AI ‘not the right place to start’ says Bailey

September 30, 2026

Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, has argued that regulating artificial intelligence should not be the immediate priority, calling instead for “rigorous” testing to identify vulnerabilities and establish safeguards. Writing on Substack, he acknowledged that AI risks are “real and increasingly significant” but emphasised that development should not be prohibited, stating instead that…
‘Manosphere’ influencer who starred in Louis Theroux documentary is fined £4,500 after asking Polish Sainsbury’s worker if she ‘likes English wood’

September 30, 2026

Ed Matthews, a ‘manosphere’ influencer who appeared in Louis Theroux’s Netflix documentary, has been fined £4,500 after harassing a Polish Sainsbury’s worker in Lancaster on 2 March. Matthews and four other men surrounded the injured woman at the supermarket and subjected her to lewd and sexually suggestive comments, making her feel “trapped” and forcing her…
Forget ‘Obsession,’ This Indie Horror Thriller Is the Perfect Replacement

September 30, 2026

*Starry Eyes* is a 2014 independent horror film recommended as a follow-up for viewers who enjoyed *Obsession*. It follows Sarah, an aspiring Los Angeles actress who lands an audition for a horror film and gradually discovers that getting the role may require her to give up part of herself; the story uses Hollywood ambition as…
Johnny McDaid backs Ed Sheeran amid Macklemore tour controversy

September 30, 2026

Snow Patrol’s Johnny McDaid publicly praised Ed Sheeran amid criticism of how Sheeran’s US Loop Tour handled the removal of rapper Macklemore. At the 2026 BMI London Awards, McDaid called Sheeran a “rare combination of genius and integrity”, describing him as a brother and crediting him with teaching him about songwriting and himself. The row…
Kate Moss stands out in purple as she parties with birthday girl daughter Lila and Zoe Kravitz at Saint Laurent bash in Paris

September 30, 2026

Kate Moss attended a star-studded Saint Laurent Paris Fashion Week party on Tuesday night, where she celebrated her daughter Lila’s 24th birthday alongside A-list attendees including Zoe Kravitz, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Hailey Bieber. The 52-year-old supermodel stood out among the predominantly black-dressed guests in a bright purple eighties-style dress, whilst birthday girl Lila looked striking…
‘Such a Dream Come True’: Hailee Steinfeld Talks New Disney Project ‘Hexed’

September 30, 2026

Hailee Steinfeld is voicing Billie Doe, the lead character in Disney Animation’s upcoming film *Hexed*, which is due out at Thanksgiving. She described joining an original Disney animated film as a dream come true; the project also spanned a major period in her life, as she began recording while pregnant and finished after her daughter…
Great British Bake Off star Danni’s teary exit speech about finding ‘love and acceptance’ in a group of strangers leaves viewers emotional

September 30, 2026

Danni, a 25-year-old vegan contestant from Dorset, became the first baker eliminated from Great British Bake Off in episode 2. Despite struggling with technical challenges—unable to taste her own non-vegan cookies, failing to master ice gems, and not completing her biscuit mosaic showstopper—she left the tent with an emotional exit speech that moved both fellow…
The 1982 movie that convinced Anne Hathaway to become an actor: “I want to do that”

September 30, 2026

Anne Hathaway has said that Meryl Streep’s performance in the 1982 film *Sophie’s Choice* inspired her to become an actor. Watching Streep, Hathaway imagined herself in the role and thought, “I want to do that”; the example helped shape her focus on acting and on taking challenging roles. In Alan J. Pakula’s psychological drama, Streep…