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Awful news: The Voice’s first-ever winner Ben Saunders has died unexpectedly, aged 43
Fans of The Voice will be stunned: the show's first-ever winner has died unexpectedly, aged 43.
September 16, 2026 8:44 pm
What happens at the end of Catching Fire? The film stops mid-story — the rest only came a year later
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) is the rare blockbuster that ends on a deliberate cliffhanger, lifted straight from Suzanne Collins's novel and staged by director Francis Lawrence with a confidence he later credited to binge-watching Breaking Bad. Here's exactly how the film wraps up, why the final shot was improvised on set, and why audiences had to wait until 21 November 2014 for the story to continue in Mockingjay – Part 1.
September 10, 2026 2:46 pm
CNN put a Las Vegas impersonator in its Dolly Parton tribute, and has apologised
CNN has apologised after a Dolly Parton tribute montage tripped over a glaring mix-up.
September 1, 2026 3:59 pm
EastEnders actors who have died: remembering losses that reach back to the original 1985 cast
EastEnders actors who have died: the Walford stars we've lost across four decades, from the original 1985 line-up to long-serving favourites, and how Albert Square paid tribute to each of them.
August 29, 2026 1:18 pm
Michael B. Jordan's Miami Vice just added Avengers: Doomsday's Danny Ramirez
Captain America star Danny Ramirez is teaming up with a fellow MCU star as an ’80s action thriller gears up for a long-awaited reboot.
August 28, 2026 3:47 pm
Chasing PG-13, the Hunger Games prequel ditches a brutal scene from the book
Keen to secure a PG-13, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will cut a particularly brutal book moment — and you’ll want to know which one.
August 26, 2026 6:51 pm
Drop 'It Should’ve Been You' under a Dolly Parton tribute and J.K. Rowling bites back
After her Dolly Parton tribute drew attacks on X (formerly Twitter), J.K. Rowling hit back — especially at one critic who, frankly, crossed the line.
August 26, 2026 12:09 pm
Blame AI: Robin Williams’ kids revive his Instagram account
Robin Williams’ kids have brought his long-dormant account back to life to take aim at the AI slop targeting their dad.
August 20, 2026 10:29 pm
What happened to Josh from MasterChef? Remembering the season 3 runner-up
Anyone who watched MasterChef's third season in 2012 remembers Josh Marks: the 7ft 2in cook from Chicago's south side, nicknamed the "gentle giant" by the other contestants, who battled all the way to the final against Christine Hà. What happened to him after the show is a genuinely sad story.
August 18, 2026 8:28 pm
Who was Denis Guyenon in Death in Paradise? The story behind the on-screen tribute
Viewers who stayed through the final scenes of the Death in Paradise series 14 finale on 28 March 2025 saw a dedication card appear on screen, written in French: "En la mémoire de notre ami Denis Guyenon 24/06/1965 – 06/07/2024" — "in memory of our friend".
August 12, 2026 2:37 pm
Legend of Zelda adaptation will be Sam Neill’s final film, now confirmed
A screen legend’s last big-screen turn is in Nintendo and Sony’s live-action Legend of Zelda, according to new casting reports.
August 7, 2026 9:26 pm
The EastEnders star who has died was one of Walford's longest-serving patriarchs
Tributes have been pouring in for Derek Martin, the actor behind one of EastEnders' best-loved dads. His family confirmed through his agent, Sharon Henry, that he died on 10 January 2026, aged 92. For a generation of viewers, he was simply Charlie Slater.
August 5, 2026 8:16 pm
Spider-Man: No Way Home actress Mary Rivera, Ned's Lola, dies
Mary Rivera’s death was confirmed by family at the weekend, sparking tributes for a Spider-Man: No Way Home turn that stole scenes despite its brevity.
August 4, 2026 7:33 pm
Dawn of the Dead ‘Helicopter Zombie’ actor Jim Krut dies
News of Jim Krut’s death has been confirmed, prompting tributes across the horror community for the actor immortalised as Dawn of the Dead’s Helicopter Zombie.
August 3, 2026 5:33 pm
Millie Bobby Brown leads tributes as heartbroken Godzilla cast mourn Kaylee Hottle’s death
Following the heartbreaking news, Kaylee Hottle’s Godzilla castmates have been posting tributes across X.
July 22, 2026 12:42 pm
A new update reveals Sam Neill’s difficult final weeks
Fresh details are emerging about Jurassic Park star Sam Neill’s death, with new reports revealing he had been quietly battling cancer for years.
July 15, 2026 9:54 pm
Marvel fans mourn as Wai Ching Ho, iconic Madame Gao in Daredevil, dies at 82
Wai Ching Ho, best known to Marvel fans as Daredevil’s formidable Madame Gao, has died at 82. Co-stars and friends are flooding feeds with heartfelt tributes to the beloved scene-stealer.
July 12, 2026 8:01 pm
Star Trek just closed the book on Captain Kirk
Sixty years on, Captain Kirk still casts the longest shadow in Star Trek — from reboots to Easter eggs. If the franchise wants to boldly go somewhere new, it’s time to step out of his orbit.
July 8, 2026 11:06 pm
Lee Cronin Eyes His Next Monster Reboot — and Maps Out The Mummy's Future
Think the movie’s world ends at the credits? The filmmaker’s just getting started, with a sprawling mythology and a clear map for what comes next.
June 4, 2026 8:37 pm
Emily in Paris Star Pierre Deny Dies at 69, Fans Mourn Beloved Actor
Emily in Paris fans are mourning Pierre Deny, the French actor who played scene-stealing fashion boss Louis de Léon in seasons three and four, who has died at 69. He launched his career on stage in the 1980s and went on to a long run in television.
May 27, 2026 6:21 pm
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