Culture news Oscar nominated actress Diane Ladd dies aged 89 Diane Ladd, three-time Academy Award nominee and star of David Lynch's 'Wild at Heart', has died at 89. Her daughter, actress Laura Dern, confirmed her death. 04/11/2025
Culture news Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales dies aged 93 The actress Prunella Scales, best known for her role as Sybil Fawlty in the British comedy series Fawlty Series, has died aged 93. 28/10/2025
Cinema Natalie Portman on acting, Diane Keaton and Black Swan butt exercises At a sold-out masterclass during this year’s Lumière Film Festival, guest of honour Natalie Portman shared her experiences of working in Hollywood for 30 years and whether her Harvard degree in psychology helps her craft. Euronews Culture were there. Here are some of the key takeaways. 16/10/2025
Culture news Diane Keaton’s family reveal her cause of death Diane Keaton’s cause of death has been confirmed in an official statement from her family, after the beloved actress’ passing last weekend at the age of 79. 16/10/2025
Culture news Woody Allen pays tribute to ‘most unique’ friend and star Diane Keaton Woody Allen has penned a tribute to his friend and co-star Diane Keaton, who starred in eight of his films - including 'Annie Hall', for which she won an Oscar. Keaton previously defended him following allegations of sexual abuse. 13/10/2025
Cinema For Your Consideration: Meet the AI actress sparking controversy Meet the AI ‘talent’ who is reportedly getting agency representation very soon. Until then, many are speaking out on how Tilly Norwood is deeply misguided and devalues human artistry – despite her creator’s calls to “welcome AI as part of the wider artistic family.” 01/10/2025
No Comment Paris bids farewell to iconic actress Claudia Cardinale A ceremony at the Saint-Roch church in Paris honoured the late actress Claudia Cardinale. Hundreds gathered to pay their respects, among them leading figures from the world of cinema. 30/09/2025
Culture news French actress Adèle Haenel joining the flotilla to Gaza from Tunis The celebrated French actress, who announced two years ago that she was stepping away from the world of film for “political reasons”, has said she will set sail for the Gaza Strip from Tunis aboard the Global Sumud flotilla - the biggest attempt yet to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza. 05/09/2025
Culture news Spain's Goya winning actress Verónica Echegui dies aged 42 The Madrid-born performer, who rose to fame in 2006 with her role as Juani in Bigas Luna's comedy drama film 'My Name is Juani', died in the Spanish capital after spending several days in hospital with an illness. 26/08/2025
Food and Drink A fermented fancy: Why is Pamela Anderson selling pickles? Pamela Anderson has launched her very own, limited-edition line of spicy pickles. And the reason behind this career pivot is a big dill. 13/08/2025
Culture news 'The Mandalorian' actress Gina Carano settles lawsuit with Disney Gina Carano had sued Disney and Lucasfilm for wrongful termination after she was fired in 2021 - following a social media post in which the actress compared being a Republican to being a Jew during the Holocaust. The case had been scheduled to go to trial next year - with the funding of Elon Musk. 08/08/2025
Culture news ‘The Walking Dead’ actress Kelley Mack dies aged 33 Kelley Mack, who appeared in many TV shows including AMC's The Walking Dead, died after battling a type of tumor that affects the brain or spinal cord. She is remembered for her "infectious enthusiasm and dedication to her work" which "inspired countless others in the industry and beyond." 06/08/2025
Lifestyle Explained: Why is Sydney Sweeney’s fashion ad being called ‘Nazi’? American fashion retailer American Eagle and Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney have been the subject of fierce criticism for a jeans advert which was aimed at raising awareness about domestic abuse. Instead, the campaign has sparked backlash over racial undertones. Here’s everything you need to know. 29/07/2025
Culture news Why is Donald Trump threatening to revoke a US comedian’s citizenship? Donald Trump has said he is considering "taking away" the US citizenship of actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell - despite a Supreme Court ruling that expressly prohibits him or the government from doing so. 14/07/2025
Cinema Hitchcock heroine Kim Novak to be honoured with Venice Golden Lion Legendary Hollywood actress Kim Novak, 92, best known for portraying the double life of Alfred Hitchcock's heroine in 'Vertigo', will be honoured at this year’s Venice Film Festival with the Golden Lion lifetime achievement award. 09/06/2025
Culture news Renée Victor, the voice of Abuelita in 'Coco', dies aged 86 The actress was best known for her roles in TV shows like Weeds, ER and Snowpiercer, as well as for her show-stealing work on the animated 2017 film 'Coco'. 03/06/2025
Culture news Former child actress Sophie Nyweide dies aged 24 “Sophie. A life ended too soon. May it not be in vain," reads the obituary for the young actress, who starred in 'Noah' and the Berlinale-premiering film 'Mammoth'. 23/04/2025
Culture news Beloved British actress Jean Marsh dies aged 90 Jean Marsh was best known for her role as Rose in the show Upstairs, Downstairs, for which she won an Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a limited series in 1976. The show, which she co-created, is said to have directly inspired Downton Abbey. 14/04/2025
Cinema Helen Mirren explains why James Bond should not be played by a woman The Oscar-winning actress is more interested in hearing stories of female spies, claiming she ‘never liked’ the famous fictional agent. 31/03/2025
Culture news Karla Sofía Gascón: 'I am less racist than Gandhi' Gascón’s new book is an updated edition of her previous work published in Mexico, reflecting on her recent experiences and the fallout from being 'cancelled' over past tweets deemed racist and Islamophobic. 21/03/2025