Tag: Stars

Actress Jennifer Lawrence has said she thinks “it should be illegal to call someone fat on TV”, after red carpet criticism of her own figure.

Oscar-winning actress Joan Fontaine – the star of several psychological thrillers produced by Alfred Hitchcock – has died in California aged 96.

Tributes have been paid to actor Peter O’Toole, the star of the 1962 classic Lawrence of Arabia, who died on Saturday aged 81.

Jack Whitehall has been named the 2013 king of comedy at the British Comedy Awards.

Bob and Harvey Weinstein are suing Warner Bros over its decision to divide The Hobbit into three films, which will mean the Weinsteins receive no payment from the second and third instalments.

Two “lost” films starring actor Peter Sellers are to be shown in public for the first time in more than 50 years.

US country singer Garth Brooks is to embark on a world tour, more than 10 years after he last hit the road.

Disney animation Frozen has toppled Hunger Games: Catching Fire off the top of the US box office chart in its second week of release.

Rocco Ritchie inherited more than just looks from Madonna.

Rapper Jay Z has dominated this year’s Grammy nominations, being shortlisted for nine awards.

The first episode of the new music talent show Pakistan Idol has been broadcast to the delight of music lovers.

Three artists have been shortlisted for this year’s Brit Critics’ Choice award, won last year by singer Tom Odell.

Production on Fast & Furious 7 has been put on hold after the death of its star, Paul Walker, on Saturday.

The 50th anniversary Doctor Who special has set a new iPlayer record for getting the most requests in 24 hours, 1.27m – beating the Olympic opening ceremony’s previous high.

The entries have been on show at a former Army barracks at Ebrington, in the city.

A record player that Elvis Presley gave to a German woman as a wedding present is expected to fetch up to £2,000 when it is auctioned.

By thinking too much and feeling too little, we are missing out on the true enjoyment of art, philosopher Alain de Botton tells Alastiar Sooke.

The story of Edward Snowden, the NSA whistleblower, has divided opinion – but has provoked the interest of filmmakers from Hollywood to Hong Kong, Tom Brook reports.

Angela Lansbury is to appear on the London stage for the first time in almost 40 years in a new production of Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit.

Pop star Cheryl Cole has won a payout from the producers of X Factor USA, who dropped her after filming just one episode in 2011.

Danny Dyer says that it has been several years since he made a movie he felt “proud” of.

Hard-hitting historical drama 12 Years a Slave leads the field at the 2014 Independent Spirit Awards, having landed nominations in seven categories.

Does God exist? Does the Devil exist? The Catholic church believes they both do – and some priests say they are currently having an immense battle in Mexico.

The US broadcast of Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary episode The Day of the Doctor was watched by an average of 2.4 million, a record for BBC America.

Stars including Beyonce and Adele are among those who have donated tracks to an album that will raise money for the Philippines Red Cross.

The Hunger Games sequel has stormed to the top of the US box office chart with takings of $161m (£99.2m).

Taylor Swift won four prizes at the American Music Awards 2013.They included artist of the year, favourite pop/rock female artist and favourite female country artist.

More than 10 million people tuned in to see the special 50th anniversary episode of Doctor Who in the UK, according to overnight viewing figures.

Madonna has beaten Lady Gaga to top a list of the world’s 25 highest-paid musicians.