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July 16, 2026
Amelia Dimoldenberg’s F1 Series ‘Passenger Princess’ Returning for Season 2 This Month
Amelia Dimoldenberg is taking another lap with “Passenger Princess.” The “Chicken Shop Date” host’s Formula 1 series, in which she interviews some of the sport’s biggest stars while also learning t...
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July 16, 2026
Sam Neill’s Cause of Death Revealed
“Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill died of pneumonia, his agent confirmed on Thursday. The BBC reported that Philip Grenz, Neill’s longtime agent, decided to reveal the cause after speaking to the acto...
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July 15, 2026
U.K. Government Proposes Social Media Curfew for Older Teens Alongside Under-16 Ban
The U.K. government has proposed a social media curfew for older teenagers alongside its pending ban for those under 16. According to the BBC, 16 and 17-year-olds could face apps such as Instagram,...
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July 14, 2026
Sam Neill’s Cancer Battle Left His Immune System ‘Compromised,’ Actor’s Ex Says: He Was ‘Pretty Sick for the Last Couple of Weeks’
“Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill had been “pretty sick” for a couple of weeks before his death, according to his ex, Australian journalist Laura Tingle. Tingle, who dated Neill from 2018 to 2021, was...
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July 13, 2026
Steven Spielberg Praises ‘Jurassic Park’ Star Sam Neill as ‘Exceptionally Collaborative’ in Tribute to Late Actor: He ‘Will Never Be Forgotten’
Steven Spielberg has paid tribute to his “Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill, who died on Monday at the age of 78. In a statement to Variety, the director said he was “saddened” by the news of Neill’s d...
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July 13, 2026
‘Real Housewives of London’ Season 2 Sets Release Date on Hayu
“The Real Housewives of London” is coming back for a second round this fall. Season 2 of the reality series will premiere Sept. 7 on U.K. streamer Hayu, with new episodes dropping weekly. Juliet An...
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July 13, 2026
Sam Neill’s Career in Photos: ‘Jurassic Park,’ ‘The Piano,’ ‘Peaky Blinders’ and More
In his more than 50 years on screen, Sam Neill — who died on Monday at the age of 78 — was a leading man of both blockbusters and independent films, had memorable turns in several prestige TV serie...
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July 8, 2026
Connor Storrie Scores First Emmy Nomination Despite ‘Heated Rivalry’ Not Being Eligible
Connor Storrie has scored his first Emmy nomination — but it’s not for his breakout role in steamy hockey series “Heated Rivalry.” Instead, the actor received a nod for guest actor in a comedy seri...
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July 8, 2026
‘Rent’ West End Revival Reveals Cast Joining Gaten Matarazzo: Travis Ross as Roger, Bella Brown as Mimi and More
The “Rent” West End revival has unveiled the principal cast joining “Stranger Things” star Gaten Matarazzo, who will play Mark in Jonathan Larson’s beloved musical. The cast includes some of the We...
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July 7, 2026
Ncuti Gatwa to Executive Produce ‘Doctor Who’ Actor Niamh Marie Smith’s Short Film ‘Passing Through’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Ncuti Gatwa is reuniting with his “Doctor Who” co-star Niamh Marie Smith to executive produce her new short film “Passing Through.” Marie Smith, who featured in the 2024 “Doctor Who” Christmas spec...
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July 7, 2026
Jay-Z Adds London Date to ‘Jay-Z 30’ Concert Series
Jay-Z has added a London date to his string of “Jay-Z 30” shows, celebrating his three-decade career in music. The rapper will play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sept. 4. The concert will mark hi...
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July 2, 2026
Gary Glitter Charged With ‘Historic’ Sexual Offenses, Including Alleged Intercourse With Girl Under 13 Years Old
Gary Glitter, the former singer and convicted child sex offender, has been charged with historic sexual offenses dating back to 1978 and allegedly involving a girl who was under 13 years old. The B...
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July 1, 2026
‘Real Housewives of London’ Sets Bravo and Peacock Release Dates in July
“The Real Housewives of London” is coming to the U.S. The show, the first season of which premiered on U.K. streamer Hayu last year, has been acquired by Bravo and will air on the network weekly st...
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June 29, 2026
Dan and Phil on Going Back on Tour After Finally Revealing Their Relationship: ‘We Just Want to Go on Stage and Be Completely Ourselves’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Last fall, Dan Howell and Phil Lester broke the internet. In a 46-minute video titled “Are Dan and Phil in a Relationship? The Truth,” the OG British YouTubers finally revealed — after 16 years of ...
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June 26, 2026
‘Before I Do,’ LGBTQ+ Rom-Com Starring Cole Doman and Michael Hsu Rosen, Boarded by Rapt Films for Worldwide Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
U.K.-based Rapt Films has acquired worldwide sales rights for “Before I Do,” Gary Jaffe’s LGBTQ+ rom-com starring Cole Doman and Michael Hsu Rosen. The film, which is world premiering at Frameline ...
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June 25, 2026
‘Billy Elliot’ Reveals Four Leads for West End Revival and U.K. National Tour as Original Star Liam Mower Returns
The West End revival and U.K. national tour of “Billy Elliot the Musical” has revealed the four actors playing the title role: 12-year-old Noah Mannion from Stockport, 12-year-old Rafferty Smale fr...
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June 25, 2026
‘Dept. Q’ Season 2 Adds Aisling Franciosi, Greg Wise and More to Cast as Production Starts in Scotland
The second season of “Dept. Q” is officially underway, with the Netflix crime series starting production in Scotland and adding 10 cast members. Matthew Goode is set to return as DCI Carl Morck alo...
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June 24, 2026
‘Invincible’: Jack Quaid Joins Voice Cast as Prime Video Reveals Early Season 6 Renewal
Big news for “Invincible” fans: Jack Quaid will be joining the voice cast in Season 5 and the show has already scored an early Season 6 renewal. During Prime Video’s first-ever panel at Annecy Anim...
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June 24, 2026
Taylor Swift Sings ‘Love Story’ With Lainey Wilson in Surprise Performance at Travis Kelce’s Tight End University
Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at fiancé Travis Kelce’s Tight Ends & Friends concert on Tuesday night to sing her hit “Love Story” with Lainey Wilson. The event, presented by Sports Il...
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June 23, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival: Every Artist in the Lineup Is ‘Doing It for Free’
Olivia Rodrigo’s just announced Daisy Chain Fields Festival is not only donating 100% of its proceeds to charity, but the stacked lineup of all-women artists are also performing for free. In an int...
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June 23, 2026
‘House of the Dragon’ Star Olivia Cooke Reveals ‘Really Bad’ Audition for Rey in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’: ‘I Was S—’
Before Olivia Cooke starred in the “Game of Thrones” spinoff “House of the Dragon,” she once auditioned for another major franchise: “Star Wars.” During an appearance on Josh Horowitz’s “Happy Sad ...
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June 22, 2026
Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez to Star in Animated Alien Movie ‘Not Alone’ From Illumination
Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez are teaming up on “Not Alone,” a new alien-themed animated film from Illumination, the studio behind huge franchises like “Despicable Me” and “Super Mario Bros.” ...
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June 22, 2026
Jeremy Clarkson Says He’s in Remission From Cancer: ‘Officially the World’s Luckiest Man’
“Top Gear” and “Clarkson’s Farm” star Jeremy Clarkson is officially in remission from cancer. Last week, it was revealed on an episode of “Clarkson’s Farm” — which was shot last year — that he had ...
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June 19, 2026
Luca Guadagnino’s Nearly Finished Sam Altman Movie ‘Artificial’ Dropped by Amazon After OpenAI Partnership
Luca Guadagnino’s nearly finished Sam Altman movie, “Artificial,” has been dropped by Amazon MGM Studios, Variety has confirmed. The film, starring Andrew Garfield as the controversial OpenAI CEO, ...
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June 17, 2026
BBC to Cut 550 Jobs and Reduce Commissioning Spend by More Than $100 Million as Part of Savings Plan, New Director General Says
New BBC director general Matt Brittin has outlined the first phase of his savings plan for the broadcaster, which includes cutting jobs, commissioning spend and already existing programs. In a memo...
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June 17, 2026
Harry Styles Trades Disco for Classical and Plays Some Deep Cuts in Heavenly, Intimate Orchestra Show: Concert Review
Harry Styles took a break from his record-smashing run at London’s Wembley Stadium on Tuesday night to do something the pop star has never done before: perform with a full orchestra. From the start...
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June 15, 2026
Amanda Seyfried’s Axed Joni Mitchell Biopic Revealed: Learning to Play the Entire ‘Blue’ Album, Her Steak Dinner With the Icon and More
Turns out, Amanda Seyfried’s viral cover of Joni Mitchell’s “California” on “The Tonight Show” wasn’t pure coincidence — the Oscar-nominated actor was once attached to play the singer-songwriter in...
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June 15, 2026
‘Thunder Point’ Heats Up as Fremantle, Bell Media and ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Showrunner Bring Robyn Carr’s Next Series to the Global Market: ‘It’s “Friday Night Lights” Meets “Virgin River”’ (EXCLUSIVE)
After the massive success of Canadian romantic drama series “Sullivan’s Crossing” — which was recently renewed for a fifth season — Fremantle, Bell Media and Reel World Management knew they’d found...
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June 15, 2026
U.K. to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
The U.K. is moving ahead with a social media ban for children under 16, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday. If passed in parliament, the ban will go into effect by spring 2027. The pla...
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June 12, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo’s Best ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’ Lyrics, From Wishing Her Ex Loved Her ‘Less’ to Not Settling for ‘A Guy With a Fake Job’
Olivia Rodrigo’s third album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” is finally here — and with it comes a raft of new lyrics to quote, analyze and obsess over. As the title suggests, “You Se...
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