A look at who won big at the Oscars 2025 – who missed out, and the surprises along the way. Last night, in Los Angeles, Hollywood’s biggest stars walked the red carpet for the film industry’s biggest night. US TV host Conan O’Brien served as the host of the main ceremony, which was broadcast on ABC and Hulu in the US – and marked the comedian’s first time taking on presenting duties. Oscars 2025: Full…
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Ghost Of Yōtei – definitely out this year, probably (Sony Interactive Entertainment) The Monday letters page feels that being a game developer is no longer a desirable job, as a reader is upset the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 is digital-only. Exclusive newsI see there’s not much in the way of new games scheduled for March and after the Sony State of Play I’m still not clear if they’ve actually got any exclusives…
Some James Bond fans are convinced that a woman will be taking over the role of 007, after a ‘baffling’ tribute during the Oscars 2025. Shortly after the Academy Awards kicked off, host Conan O’Brien announced that there would be a special surprise dedicated to the super spy, as well as longtime producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli – after it was confirmed that Amazon would be taking over the franchise. The Substance star…
Morgan Freeman shared a touching tribute to Gene Hackman at the Oscars as he introduced the annual ‘in memoriam’ segment, while Michelle Trachtenberg was not included. The Hollywood icon, who took home two Academy Awards throughout his incredible career, was found dead at his home in Santa Fe this week at the age of 95, alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 64, and their dog. There is currently a police investigation underway, with officials revealing that…
Adrien Brody had an awkward moment while collecting his best actor trophy at this year’s Oscars, when he was forced to throw his gum out into the audience. The 51-year-old landed the coveted gong during the Academy Awards ceremony thanks to his role as Laszlo Toth in the Brutalist, beating out Timothee Chalamet, Colman Domingo, Ralph Fiennes and Sebastian Stan on Sunday night. He was joined at the ceremony by girlfriend Georgina Chapman, and gave…
Jack Whitehall was left red-faced after his parents made a shock appearance at the Brit Awards. The comedian, 36, hosted the star-studded event for a fifth year last night, and kicked off the show with some cheeky quips at his fellow celebrities. This year’s ceremony kicked off with a Squid Game-themed introduction featuring the likes of Richard Madeley and Sam Thompson before Sabrina Carpenter gave the first performance of the night. ‘What a way to…
ITV viewers have threatened to complain to Ofcom after watching Sabrina Carpenter’s Brit Awards performance. The Please, Please, Please singer, 25, opened the show with a raunchy tribute to the UK. Sabrina took to the stage at The O2 in London wearing a red sparkly military-style blazer dress and walked down an aisle lit up with the Union flag as performers dressed as King’s guard soldiers followed behind. She then transformed into a red sparkly…
The Brit Awards is no stranger to an explicit moment, and Danny Dyer was on hand to provide the mother of all explicit rants this year. EastEnders actor Danny, 47, brought several chaotic moments to the 2025 ceremony, which was hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall for the fifth time. At one point, Bad Education star Jack, 36, approached Danny for a chat that eventually had to be censored by ITV to avoid swearing making it…
The Apprentice candidate Dr Jana Denzel has revealed a ‘really hurtful’ comment from Lord Alan Sugar led to him quitting the BBC One competition. The dentist from London was one of the candidates vying for a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar, but it had earlier been revealed Dr Jana walked out after being a project manager on one of the tasks. It had also been claimed he’d been accused of using racist language in one…
Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her iconic role in Gossip Girl, was in a long-term relationship with talent agent Jay Cohen before her sudden death. Earlier this week it was announced the Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress had died aged 39. She was reportedly found by her mother around 8am local time on Wednesday in a luxury apartment complex in New York. Police said she had been ‘unconscious and unresponsive’ and her death was not being investigated as…
A film starring Saoirse Ronan praised as ‘powerful and inspiring’ is now streaming on Netflix. Released last year, The Outrun was based on the 2016 memoir of the same name by Amy Liptrot. It follows Rona, a young woman who has recently left rehab after checking in for alcoholism issues and returns home to the Orkney Islands in Scotland. The film charts her challenges with addiction in a series of flashbacks, showing her attempts to…
One of the most obscure, and valuable, GBA games finally gets a re-release, as what was known in Europe as Ninja Cop becomes available for everyone. Ninja Five-O – not your average bobby on the beat (Konami) Video game rarity in an almost digital-only world is a very different thing to how it was 20 or so years ago. It’s currently impossible to play failed live service games like Concord and XDefiant, despite the fact…
Is the Switch 2 guaranteed to outsell the PS5? (YouTube) The Friday letters page is not optimistic about new Pokémon games on the Nintendo Switch 2, as one reader hopes for a Half-Life 3 reveal at the April Nintendo Direct. Twin rivalsOne thing I’ve been thinking about with the Nintendo Switch 2 is how it’ll do going up against not just the PlayStation 5 but also the other next gen consoles. The Switch came out…
Michelle Trachtenberg’s devastated co-stars have led celebrity tributes following her death at the age of 39. The actress, most known for her roles in Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died earlier today in Manhattan, New York. Gossip Girl and Buffy stars lead tributes after Michelle Trachtenberg dies aged 39 She was reportedly found by her mother in a luxury apartment complex near Central Park, with an autopsy set to be conducted by…
Strictly’s Tasha Ghouri beams in first red carpet appearance since Andrew Le Page split Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri has been pictured at her first red carpet event since her split from Andrew Le Page. The former Love Island contestant was in attendance at Metro’s Pride Awards on Wednesday night, where she joined the likes of Rylan Clark and I’m A Celebrity star Tulisa. Tasha, 26, walked the red carpet in an embellished silver…
The likes of Rylan Clark, Tulisa, and Oti Mabuse looked dazzling as they took to the red carpet ready for Metro’s first-ever Metro Pride Awards. The stars have come together for the grand ceremony at Grand Connaught Rooms in London tonight, hosted by beloved TV personality Rylan, 36. Rylan Clark, Tulisa and Cheryl Hole lead dazzling red carpet at Metro Pride Awards The Celebrity Big Brother winner was one of the first to pose for the…
The Vivienne will always be remembered as a trailblazing star, and to reflect this, they were posthumously given the Metro Pride icon award and five RuPaul’s Drag Race legends then performed a special tribute. The star’s talent knew no bounds, which when coincided with their charitable nature made them an unstoppable force for good. Their groundbreaking contribution to drag, queer visibility, and advocacy is the legacy they leave behind, and it has been deservingly recognised…
The Thursday letters page is not shocked that so many people play so few games, as one reader hopes for a F-Zero announcement this month. Games Inbox: Is a portable PlayStation 6 a mistake? PlayStation DeckI know it was said before that the Steam Deck had only sold a few million, but I had no idea that that whole type of handheld device was such a small piece of the overall gaming pie. Six…
Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Michelle Trachtenberg published her final Instagram post days before her death aged 39. Trachtenberg was confirmed dead yesterday after emergency medical services arrived at her home in One Columbus Place, New York reportedly after a call from her mother. Her death is not being treated as suspicious and the police said the medical examiner will determine the cause of her death. Michelle Trachtenberg’s last Instagram post days before her…
Sterling K Brown has raved about the finale of Paradise, teasing more bombshell moments ahead for viewers. Paradise star teases season 1 finale The hit thriller premiered last month on Disney+ and Hulu, and became an instant success. It follows a serene community of citizens in an underground bunker after a doomsday event – residents are left reeling after the President (James Marsden) is killed in the very first episode. Agent Xavier Collins (Sterling)…
BBC viewers have been left raging over an ‘insane’ episode of Sort Your Life Out, blasting it as ‘tone-deaf’. Stacey Solomon’s decluttering series returned on Tuesday night, as she was joined by her husband Joe Swash, stepping in for Dilly Carter, and her team of organisers to help a family from Coventry. However, little did they know they’d be embarking on a record-breaking project, as once all the household items were stripped out and placed…
Fans are counting down the days until Netflix’s brand new game show airs – and if you’re a fan of The Traitors, this one’s for you. The reality programme sees 12 strangers arrive at a ‘sumptuous lakeside estate’ for a game of ‘wit, cunning and deception’, with each player finding a mysterious box waiting for them as they enter their rooms. For 11 contestants, the box will be empty, but one lucky person will…
Kelly Brook has been stocking up on lubricant for a different reason than you may expect. The always-honest TV star revealed that her recent purchases are linked to the fact she’s taking part in the upcoming 2025 London Marathon. In a recent conversation with a running expert, Kelly, 45, got chatting about how she was going to prevent her boobs from chafing during the sporting challenge on April 27. ‘She said, “What are you going…
Was Fable delayed for the PS5? (Xbox Game Studios) The Wednesday letters page is appalled by Warner Bros. closing down Monolith Productions, as one reader celebrates 15 years of Deadly Premonition. Past decisionsI think it’s pretty obvious the reason Fable has been delayed is so that Microsoft can release it on PlayStation 5 at the same time. They said that some developers weren’t set up to do it or hadn’t planned to when they…
Hollywood producer Robert Orci, who was behind the Transformers films and Star Trek reboots, has died aged 51. Orci died on Tuesday at his LA home from kidney disease, Variety reports. The Mexican-American screenwriter began his career in TV with longtime collaborator and school friend Alex Kurtzman on shows such as Xena: Warrior Princess before working with JJ Abrams on Fringe. Orci and Kurtzman then continued their professional relationship with Abrams on Star Trek, Star…