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Actor David Yip pays tribute to ‘deeply respected’ Derek Martin following death
5+ hour, 10+ min ago (830+ words) Actor David Yip has paid tribute to former EastEnders star Derek Martin following his death aged 92. Martin's death was confirmed by his family and agent on Sunday, who said he "wasn't just a dad to us, he was a friend…...
Jessie Buckley’s Golden Globes win ‘powerfully inspirational’ for Irish students
6+ hour, 31+ min ago (749+ words) Jessie Buckley's Golden Globes win is "powerfully inspirational" for students, her Co Tipperary secondary school has said. The Kerrywoman picked up the best actress prize for her portrayal of William Shakespeare's wife Agnes Hathaway in the big-screen adaptation of a…...
Adolescence continues awards season winning streak at Golden Globes
14+ hour, 2+ min ago (814+ words) Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty continued Adolescence's winning streak through awards season as they all scored gongs at the Golden Globes. Graham was named best actor in a TV mini series, while Cooper was named best supporting actor…...
Timothee Chalamet thanks Kylie Jenner in Golden Globes speech
14+ hour, 44+ min ago (309+ words) Timothee Chalamet thanked his girlfriend Kylie Jenner as he won a Golden Globe. The Hollywood star, 30, gave a shout out to his partner of three years as he was named best actor in a drama movie for his role as…...
Wunmi Mosaku reveals pregnancy on Golden Globes red carpet
17+ hour, 47+ min ago (424+ words) Sinners star Wunmi Mosaku has said she hopes the vulnerability and anxiety of pregnancy is "truly honoured" as she revealed she is expecting her second child on the Golden Globes red carpet. The British-Nigerian actress, 39, who stars in the action…...
'Cherished' EastEnders actor dies aged 92 just 10 years after leaving BBC soap
20+ hour, 14+ min ago (414+ words) EastEnders actor Derek Martin, who starred as Charlie Slater on the BBC soap, has died at the age of 92. Martin played the role of Charlie Slater on EastEnders from 2000 to 2011, with his character featuring in several major storylines. The character…...
Top Scottish songwriters head to North Ayrshire for night of music and chat
1+ day, 26+ min ago (239+ words) TWO major Scottish songwriters are heading to North Ayrshire for a special Freckfest gig in March. Carol Laula and Jill Jackson will head to Irvine's Harbour Arts Centre for a performance and conversation with special host Nicola Meighan (A Kick…...
Founding Grateful Dead band member Bob Weir dies aged 78
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (253+ words) Founding Grateful Dead band member Bob Weir has died aged 78, it has been announced. According to a statement on the guitarist and singer's Instagram page, Weir "succumbed to underlying lung issues" following a battle with cancer. "It is with profound…...
Jessie Buckley and cast of Adolescence in running for Golden Globes
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (388+ words) Jessie Buckley and the cast of Adolescence are among the stars tipped to take home Golden Globes on Sunday. Irish star Buckley is nominated for best actress in a drama motion picture for her role in Hamnet, in which she…...
The Masked Singer eliminates another contestant as identity is revealed
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (522+ words) The identity of The Masked Singer's Yak has been revealed as former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon. The 69-year-old British punk rock musician, also known as Johnny Rotten, was eliminated from the ITV singing competition, which sees celebrities perform while…...