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Actor Julian Sands confirmed dead after hike in California mountains

US authorities have confirmed the death of British actor Julian Sands five months after he went missing while hiking in California mountains.

28/06/2023

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Culture Re-View: Happy Birthday Meryl Streep!

22 June 1949: Happy Birthday Meryl Streep

22/06/2023

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'Hair' and 'Everwood' actor Treat Williams dies in motorcycle crash

Best known for his Golden Globe nominated role in 1979's 'Hair', Treat Williams has been "the heart of the Hollywood since the late 1970s.”

13/06/2023

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How the UK's performers union is protecting actors against AI

Actors union Equity has launched a brand new toolkit to help artists consent to their performances being used by AI.

08/06/2023

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US actor Armie Hammer won't face charges over alleged sexual assault

The 'Call Me By Your Name' actor won't be charged after a two year investigation of a woman's allegation that he sexually assaulted her in 2017, Los Angeles prosecutors say.

02/06/2023

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'Supernatural' actor Misha Collins on demining in Ukraine

After all the fighting dies down, Ukrainians will have to deal with untold numbers of deadly mines. United24's latest ambassador Misha Collins has an initiative to tackle the problem.

02/06/2023

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'That '70s Show' star Danny Materson found guilty of rape

Danny Masterson, the star of ‘That ‘70s Show’ has been found guilty of two counts of rape and could face up to 30 years in prison.

01/06/2023

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Austrian actor Peter Simonischek, star of ‘Toni Erdmann’, dies at 76

The celebrated theatre actor and star of Maren Ade's 2016 award-winning comedy 'Toni Erdmann' has died.

30/05/2023

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In vivid colour: Do Black Queens in Bridgeton and Cleopatra matter?

After recent casting decisions for historical figures drew contention, we spoke to experts to hear about the history of colour-blind casting.

27/05/2023

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Thor and RRR actor Ray Stevenson dies, aged 58

Ray Stevenson, who played the villainous British governor in RRR, an Asgardian warrior in the Thor films, and a member of the 13th Legion in HBO's Rome, has died, aged 58.

23/05/2023

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Cannes Film Festival opens with Johnny Depp's return and strike threat

The Cannes Film Festival red carpet sprang to life Tuesday with the premiere of the Louis XV period drama “Jeanne du Barry", with Johnny Depp, as the French Riviera movie pageant launched a star-studded and potentially controversy-rife 76th edition.

17/05/2023

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The vocal coach using drama techniques to improve people's lives

Sam Malone is a professional vocal coach but instead of just working with actors, he's expanded his practice to therapeutic and business clients.

23/04/2023

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Are Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson long lost brothers?

The actors think they might share the same father, after McConaughey's mother made a shocking revelation.

15/04/2023

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Beware The Tarminator! Arnold Schwarzenegger fills LA street pothole

Hollywood actor Arnold Schwarzenegger took matters into his own hands this week and repaired a pothole that was becoming a nuisance in his LA neighbourhood.

14/04/2023

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Iconic Parisian underpass renamed in honour of Jean-Paul Belmondo

Under the Bir-Hakeim bridge, the underpass famous for its view of the Eiffel Tower, has been renamed "Promenade Jean-Paul Belmondo" in tribute to the late actor who died in 2021.

13/04/2023

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'The Bodyguard' conundrum: How should people behave in the theatre?

Violence broke out at a British theatre after people started singing along to 'I Will Always Love You' at a performance of 'The Bodyguard'. Culture writer Jonny Walfisz weighs in on the issue of what theatre etiquette should be.

12/04/2023

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Happy 99th birthday Marlon Brando. We take a look at his best ever screen performances.

03/04/2023

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Gwyneth Paltrow not at fault for ski collision, jury decides

Gwyneth Paltrow won her court battle over a 2016 ski collision at an upmarket Utah ski resort after a jury decided Thursday that the movie star wasn’t at fault for the crash.

31/03/2023

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Actor Ryan Reynolds makes 'mint' deal with T-Mobile

Mint Mobile, partly owned by actor Ryan Reynolds, is being acquired by T-Mobile as part of a cash-and-stock deal worth as much as €1.26 billion.

20/03/2023

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Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' actor, dies at 61

A supporting pillar in many Hollywood classics, the actor long fought against drug addiction and domestic violence problems off-screen.

04/03/2023