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.

Ronaldo’s break with Portugal is sad, fitting, and long overdue | Jonathan Wilson

October 5, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career with Portugal has ended following a disagreement with new coach Jorge Jesus over team selection. Ronaldo had agreed not to start against Norway but was not brought on as a substitute despite the competitive nature of the match, leading him to leave the squad. The columnist argues this separation is ultimately…
Apple’s new M6 Mac Mini is over $100 off

October 5, 2026

Apple’s latest M6-powered Mac Mini has received its first price cut, dropping from $899 to $779.99 at Amazon during October Prime Day sales. The discount matters because the new model represented a significant price increase over its predecessor, which launched at $599, making affordability a key criticism of the 2026 upgrade. The discounted base model…
Report of BBC presenters dating prompts advice on workplace romances

October 5, 2026

BBC Match of the Day co-hosts Kelly Cates, 51, and Mark Chapman, 52, have reportedly started dating, prompting renewed discussion about the complications of workplace relationships. The article uses their reported romance to introduce expert advice on keeping a relationship from harming colleagues, careers or the relationship itself. Psychologist Phil Macleod advises checking an employer’s…
‘Why would anyone start a business in the UK now?’ Jeremy Clarkson hammers Labour in surprise appearance at Tory conference

October 5, 2026

Jeremy Clarkson made a surprise appearance at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham, where he publicly criticized the Labour government’s policies towards farming and small business. Speaking alongside the shadow environment secretary, Clarkson argued that the government’s inheritance tax changes and regulatory burdens make starting new businesses in Britain unviable, using his own farm’s struggles…
Nyadol Nyuon seeks $150,000 to support herself before leaving Australia in 2027

October 5, 2026

Refugee advocate and lawyer Nyadol Nyuon, who received the Order of Australia Medal in 2022 for her work on refugee issues, has launched a GoFundMe seeking $150,000 to support herself until she leaves Australia in mid-2027, when she plans to renounce her citizenship. In 2025, she resigned from her role as director of Victoria University’s…
Indian singer Anuv Jain on finding success without the Bollywood boost

October 5, 2026

Anuv Jain says he has built a successful career as an independent Indian singer-songwriter without relying on Bollywood, whose film industry has traditionally dominated music opportunities and funding. His acoustic pop songs, often about love and heartbreak, have reached a large audience while allowing him to keep his own style. From Ludhiana in Punjab, Jain…
Movies With “Real Political Messages” Underneath the Surface, Animation and More: What Not to Miss at London Film Fest

October 5, 2026

The 70th BFI London Film Festival will screen more than 250 films from established and emerging filmmakers, offering audiences a broad view of international cinema and a preview of films due in the coming months. Artistic director Kristy Matheson says the programme is assembled openly, with themes allowed to emerge from the films rather than…
Conservatives propose scrapping environmental bodies and simplifying taxes in deregulation drive

October 5, 2026

The Conservative Party has unveiled an ambitious deregulation agenda aimed at reducing the state’s size and boosting the economy. Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith plans to scrap environmental regulations, abolish quangos, and simplify tax policy, framing this as a contrast to what he calls the government’s “socialist fever dream of the 1970s”. The party, led by…
Aditya Chakrabortty and Yanis Varoufakis dissect democracy: best podcasts of the week

October 5, 2026

This week’s podcast recommendations feature five shows exploring politics, history, family dynamics, social justice and pop culture. – Aditya Chakrabortty interviews former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis about democracy and UK politics in an entertaining new weekly show. – A University of Leeds series explores the life and works of 19th-century poet John Nicholson, known…
Charity tea room may close despite Ludwig filming

October 5, 2026

Liberty Tea Rooms and Community Hub in Hemel Hempstead faces permanent closure unless it raises £25,000 by the end of October. The volunteer-run charity has been temporarily shut whilst its premises are used to film the third series of David Mitchell’s comedy Ludwig, with the building’s frontage transformed to resemble a bank. Despite receiving filming…