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Video game actors go on strike over AI Major video game companies, including Activision, Warner Bros, and Walt Disney, face a strike by Hollywood performers over the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The strike comes after a year and a half of negotiations between the companies and a union representing over 2,500 video game performers. Both sides have agreed on key issues such as wages and job safety, but AI protections remain a major sticking point. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), which organised last year’s Hollywood strike, called for the action. Performers are concerned…

Louis Tomlinson has been praised after buying and setting up a wide-screen TV in the middle of his campsite at Glastonbury so people could watch England’s Euros game. On Sunday, music and sport fans faced a hard decision when at Worthy Farm after organisers at the long-running festival announced they wouldn’t be screening any Euro 2024 matches because it clashed with planned performances. However on Sunday evening, football fans were given a chance to watch England take on Slovakia in the last-16 match by the former One Direction star, 32. After attempting to watch the game in the hospitality section…

Mystery figures appear on roof of Wembley Stadium during Taylor Swift gig Taylor Swift’s Eras tour has been hit by yet more mystery figures as she brings her mammoth show to london’s Wembley Stadium. The Cruel Summer hitmaker, 34, has arrived in the capital with her eagerly-anticipated tour that takes Swifties on a three-and-a-half-hour journey across the ‘eras’ of her musical career. The sold-out world tour has been filled with plenty of weird and wonderful moments from an actual marriage in the audience to a mysterious figure spotted looming above the crowd in Madrid. It now seems that the mystery…

Hollywood is ‘hurting’ after ‘one-of-a-kind’ actor Donald Sutherland dies aged 88 Tributes have been paid to legendary actor Donald Sutherland after his death aged 88. The MASH and Hunger Games star died in Miami, Florida, after a ‘long illness’, his representative confirmed. His son, actor Kiefer Sutherland, who is best known for his role in TV series 24 and films Phone Booth and The Three Musketeers, said his father had ‘a life well lived’. Sharing a black and white photo of himself as a child with his father on X, he wrote: ‘With a heavy heart, I tell you that…

Blink-182 spark outrage over ’embarrassing’ $1000 Travis Barker meet and greet Rock icons Blink-182 have angered fans over the offer to meet Travis Barker for $1,000 — gig ticket not included. The All The Small Things singers are heading on tour once again this summer, moving around the US before coming to Europe and the UK in August. As an add-on, the husband of Kourtney Kardashian is selling $1,000 (£760) meet-and-greet tickets, which include a signed Polaroid picture and ‘one laminate’. Fans of the 48-year-old drummer are also able to get a tattoo on their arm or leg from ‘one…

Sabrina Carpenter fan hit in face by bodyguard’s umbrella in scrum outside BBC In a chaotic skirmish outside the BBC, a fan was reportedly hit in the face when Sabrina Carpenter’s bodyguard opened an umbrella. The Please Please Please singer was in London for Capital Summertime Ball before covering Chappell Roan’s Good Luck Babe for the BBC’s Live Lounge. On Tuesday, the 25-year-old star arrived to a crowd of photographers and fans but was quickly moved through and into the building by her muscular guards. In a video, the men seemed to push the gathered people out of the way to create a path through, with…

Debunking wild false claims about Justin Timberlake’s arrest False claims about Justin Timberlake have emerged as it’s suggested that the former NSYNC singer was on poppers and preventative HIV medication at the time of his arrest. Justin, 43, was taken into custody this week after allegedly driving while intoxicated in the early hours of June 18. The singer and actor reportedly failed to maintain his lane of travel, and didn’t pause at a stop sign, in Sab Harbor. Following this news, many people were fooled by a satirical X account – which has now been deleted – that claimed the actor was on…

Sir Ian McKellen’s understudy shares insight into ‘stressful’ days after acting legend’s stage fall Sir Ian McKellen personally contacted his understudy David Semark about taking on his role in Player Kings. The 52-year-old actor is replacing the 85-year-old stage and screen legend after he fell from a West End stage and was hospitalised earlier this week, and Sir Ian phoned him to explain the situation. ‘The wonderful Sir Ian McKellen called me to tell me what was going on, which was amazing, and [he] has been incredibly supportive throughout the rehearsals. The first person I heard it from was Sir Ian,’ he told…

Travis Scott arrested for disorderly intoxication and trespassing Kylie Jenner’s ex Travis Scott has been arrested for disorderly intoxication and trespassing in Miami. The 33-year-old rapper, whose real name is Jacques Bermon Webster, was taken into custody at Miami-Dade County Jail early this morning after an incident on the city’s marina. Shortly after Scott’s arrest was reported, he wrote on X: ‘Lol.’ The performer also photoshopped sunglasses and headphones on his mugshot and shared the image on his Instagram Stories. Police documents seen by PA news agency show that officers responded to a disturbance on a yacht where they observed the rapper yelling…

The investigation aims to determine how Perry obtained the anaesthetic ketamine found in his system.

Tina Turner’s honesty about trauma continues to inspire, says writer of West End hit | Musicals She is still celebrated as the queen of rock’n’roll but, one year after Tina Turner’s death aged 83, the barnstorming singer’s legacy includes a “fierce transparency” about her trauma, said the writer of the bio-musical Tina. Katori Hall met Turner many times at the star’s home while writing the book for the musical, which opened in 2018 and has become the longest-running show ever at the Aldwych theatre in London. “I probably am much more honest than I would have been had I not…

Piers Morgan says real Martha ‘lied quite a lot’ during tell-all interview Piers Morgan has shared his verdict on his much-criticised interview with the woman thought to be the ‘real Martha’ in Baby Reindeer. On Thursday, the 59-year-old interviewed Fiona Harvey, 58, about the Netflix drama created by Richard Gadd based on his real-life experience of being stalked by an older woman. Harvey, said to be the inspiration behind the character, repeatedly denied stalking Gadd and bombarding him with messages, describing the show as ‘a work of fiction, a work of hyperbole.’ Reflecting on the TalkTV interview, Morgan said he…

Fans fume over Netflix removing ‘near perfect’ period drama with 95% Rotten Tomatoes score Season three of Bridgerton just dropped and now one of the best period dramas on Netflix, Little Women, is set to disappear just as fans are craving more of the genre. The 2019 film, based on a novel by the late author Louisa May Alcott, stars Saoirse Ronan (Jo), Emma Watson (Meg), Florence Pugh (Amy) and Eliza Scanlen (Beth) as the March sisters. They are joined by Meryl Streep as Aunt March and Timothée Chalamet as Theodore Laurence. Greta Gerwig’s adaptation is actually the eighth time…

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz left heartbroken by death of ‘angel’ grandmother Nicola Peltz’s grandmother Bunny has died aged 95. Bunny was Nicola’s maid of honour at her wedding to Brooklyn Beckham in April 2022. Bradley Peltz, Nicola’s brother, took to social media with the news, calling Bunny one of his ‘favourite souls’ who would always ‘brighten your day’. Sharing a picture of him with Bunny, Bradley wrote: ‘Today, we lost my angel on earth. ‘She was not only the happiest but one of my favourite souls I ever came across. She was the light that would brighten your day.…

Has Giovanni Pernice quit Strictly Come Dancing? BBC’s statement doesn’t sound good Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has reportedly quit the programme. It has been claimed after reports of clashes with celebrity dance partners, the 33-year-old Italian dancer will not be returning to the show and is said to be ‘starting negotiations’ for another series. While Giovanni’s departure has not been officially confirmed at the time of writing, a spokesperson for the BBC refused to deny the claims. Instead, when approached by Metro.co.uk, they said: ‘The professional dancers for 2024 will be announced in due course.’ It comes after…

Sharon Stone and Liam Neeson hit with huge backlash over Kevin Spacey praise In a controversial statement, Liam Neeson and Sharon Stone expressed support for Kevin Spacey after allegations of sexual abuse. Last year, the House of Cards actor was acquitted of the 12 sexual offences alleged by four men between 2001 and 2013. One civil case was brought against him by Rent star Anthony Rapp who alleged Spacey had molested him when he was 14. Spacey won the case in October 2022. A recent documentary from Channel 4, Spacey Unmasked, reignited the speculation after airing new testimony from 10…

The 81-year-old former Beatle saw his wealth increase by £50 million in the past year, thanks to touring, the enduring value of his music catalogue, and Beyoncé’s cover of his 1968 classic, “Blackbird.”

Summary Tom Holland was seen with a new short haircut as the preview night of his West End play, Romeo & Juliet, was cancelled due to technical issues. Fans were left disappointed, speculating about his new look and recent golf injury. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report Tom Holland debuts rogue haircut after cancellation of West End play Tom Holland has very different hair… (Picture: Bob Grey/BACKGRID) Tom Holland was spotted sporting a very different haircut just as the preview night of his West End play was cancelled…

Real Martha behind Baby Reindeer plans to ‘set record straight’ in Piers Morgan interview The woman who inspired the hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer will soon give her first TV interview. The black comedy series was released on the streaming service last month and quickly became one of the most talked-about shows of the year. It stars comedian Richard Gadd as Donny, with the series detailing his real-life experience of being stalked and sexually assaulted for four years by a customer, Martha (Jessica Gunning) of the pub where he worked. Now the real-life Martha, Scottish lawyer Fiona Harvey, is about…

Ireland Baldwin calls Anne Hathaway ‘insufferable’ in random attack Ireland Baldwin has raised eyebrows online for calling an interaction Anne Hathaway had with a group of fans ‘insufferable.’ The model, 28, who is actor Alec Baldwin’s oldest child, recently shared a video of Hathaway, 41, to her Instagram story along with some scathing commentary. The video depicts the Mothers’ Instinct star trying to calmly explain to a horde of fans that she will sign autographs for all of them, as long as they calm down and step back. Baldwin reposted an Instagram reel of the moment with the comment: ‘This…

Tom Hanks looks unrecognisable as he steps out in London with wife Rita Wilson Tom Hanks sported a very different look as he enjoyed a shopping trip in London with his wife Rita Wilson after their 36th wedding anniversary. The Forrest Gump actor, 67, is normally suited and booted but wore a beatnik-inspired outfit for his date in the capital. Looking very punk, he wore a black beret and circular sunglasses reminiscent of John Lennon, a faded denim jacket, and Doc Marten shoes. Rita, 67, meanwhile, looked very chic in a long black coat and her hair tied back in…

Olivia Rodrigo latest star hit by Co-op Live disaster as world tour dates postponed at short notice Chaos has descended on Co-Op’s brand new venue Co-Op Live in Manchester as gigs were cancelled, including a show from US pop star Olivia Rodrigo. The Guts World Tour was due to reach the £365 million venue on May 3 but has now been postponed after a fault was found at the arena. Olivia, who made a cameo at Coachella last month, is not the only one cancelling as the Oak View Group confirmed there was a venue-related technical issue. This was supposed…

Daniel Radcliffe admits JK Rowling makes him ‘really sad’ now Daniel Radcliffe has finally spoken out about JK Rowling’s stance on trans women after she declared she wouldn’t accept any apologies from him. The 34-year-old actor has been a vocal supporter of the trans community but has been careful not to address the 58-year-old author on the topic. Rowling has increasingly made what have been criticised as ‘anti-trans’ statements as she dared the Scottish police to arrest her over a Hate Crime Act coming into effect. Her X account is incredibly active, with the children’s author posting constantly on the…

The Simpsons reimagined as real-life people is the stuff of nightmares If you have ever wondered what The Simpsons would look like in real life, your curiosity has now been satisfied. The main cast of the beloved cartoon, including Homer and Marge Simpson, have been transformed into live-action characters for a mock-up movie trailer. The clip shows the most popular Springfield residents as actual people living in the 1950s – and you’ll never be able to look at Ned Flanders in the same way again. Created by X account @demonflyingfox, the likes of Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson, Mr Burns,…

Dwyane Johnson accused of being ‘hours late to set’ and ‘peeing in bottles to save time’ in damning expose Dwayne Johnson has been accused of causing the budget for Red One to ‘spiral’ after chronically turning up late to work – as well as allegedly urinating in water bottles to ‘save time’ on other film sets. The WWE favorite-turned-Hollywood legend has commanded the screen in a number of flicks, including Black Adam, Moana, Jumanji and the Fast and Furious franchise. The Rock is currently filming for the Amazon Prime flick alongside Chris Evans, Kiernan Shipka, Lucy Liu and JK Simmons,…