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CBBC star Archie Lyndhurst dies aged 19 Actor Archie Lyndhurst, the son of Only Fools and Horses actor Nicholas Lyndhurst, has died at the age of 19 after a short illness.  He was best known for his work in the comedy show So Awkard, playing the role of Ollie Coulton. The show followed the lives of a group of secondary school friends https://twitter.com/cbbc/status/1311590684084797441 CBBC head of content Cheryl Taylor said he was “such a talented young actor”, adding: “All of us at BBC Children’s are devastated. “He will be greatly missed by us all and our deepest condolences go out…

Actors Studio: Top tips for UK actors moving to Hollywood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KoR2KvIK_4&feature=youtu.be …………………….. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND SHARE WTX NEWS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Facebook – Please like our page Twitter – Twitter updates available in English and Arabic. Please follow us and we would love to hear from you Instagram – Follow our pages in English and Arabic

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman raised co-star Sienna Miller’s pay with his own salary  The shocking death of actor Chadwick Boseman in August, following a private four year battle with cancer, left many fans, co-stars and friends shocked. Many came forward with stories and tributes to the late actor and shedding light on his kind heart.  In an interview with Empire, actor Sienna Miller revealed it was Boseman who fought for her to be cast in 21 Bridges, and he went to extraordinary lights to ensure she was paid appropriately for the film they both starred in. “I didn’t know…

Bella Hadid cleans out her closet for a good cause Bella Hadid’s ultra-luxe wardrobe featuring brands like Dior, Off-White and Vivienne Westwood is up for grabs! The part-Palestinian model this week decided to take part in the Sidewalk Sale for Social Justice in Brooklyn by donating a slew of her own clothing items to the good cause.  The Sidewalk Sale for Social Justice, which took place on Sunday, benefits a variety of causes such as Black Lives Matter, which Hadid has voiced her support.  The supermodel documented the charitable event via her Instagram Stories and showcased the “lil rack of…

Joaquin Phoenix names his newborn after his late brother River Phoenix Actor Joaquin Phoenix has welcomed his newborn son with longtime love Rooney Mara and they named their son after someone very special. Joaquin and Rooney‘s newborn child is reportedly named River, after his late brother actor River Phoenix, who passed away in 1993 from a drug overdose. Director Victor Kossakovsky revealed the happy baby news at the 2020 Zurich Film Festival over the weekend during a Q&A session with the audience following a screening of Gunda. Joaquin is an executive producer on the film. “He just got a baby,…

Actors Studio: The Incredible Rise Of Millie Bobby Brown We look at how UK actor Millie Bobby Brown rose to international fame in just a few short years. Brown is one of the most talented child actors out there and she’s become one of Hollywood’s fastest breakout stars! Having earned critical acclaim and teen idol popularity, Millie has won various awards, countless cover magazines, she now has her own beauty line and her own production company. The 16-year-old has also earned her first producer credits on her latest film Enola Holmes. No doubt 2021 will see Millie continue her meteoric…

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS …………………………………… Michael Kiwanuka wins Mercury prize for self-titled album WTX News says Michael Kiwanuka has won this year’s Mercury Prize. The singer-songwriter, from North London, had been nominated twice before, but it was his third self-titled album that scored the prize.  He beat off competition from Stormzy, Dua Lipa, Charlie XCX, Kano and Laura Marling.  He told the BBC: “This year, I thought if there’s any chance, it would be this one. I was resigned to the fact if I didn’t win this year, I would never win. But I never thought I actually would.” Read…

Michael Kiwanuka wins Mercury prize for self-titled album Michael Kiwanuka has won this year’s Mercury Prize. The singer-songwriter, from North London, had been nominated twice before, but it was his third self-titled album that scored the prize.  He beat off competition from Stormzy, Dua Lipa, Charlie XCX, Kano and Laura Marling.  He told the BBC: “This year, I thought if there’s any chance, it would be this one. I was resigned to the fact if I didn’t win this year, I would never win. But I never thought I actually would.” When asked how he would celebrate, Kiwanuka, 33, revealed…

How to be an actor Becoming a successful actor is no easy task! Here are 5 simple steps for UK actors with no experience to follow to help you get started in the industry! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9L6jWiYKFU …………………….. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND SHARE WTX NEWS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Facebook – Please like our page Twitter – Twitter updates available in English and Arabic. Please follow us and we would love to hear from you Instagram – Follow our pages in English and Arabic

Arts & ENT: Bieber returns with uplifting track ‘Holy’ – Netflix gives gripping look at doomed NASA flight – Weinstein stripped of CBE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS …………………………………………. Netflix’s ‘Challenger’ a gripping look inside the doomed shuttle & NASA in danger WTX News says Netflix’s new documentary “Challenger: The Final Flight” walks a delicate path both celebrating the lives of those lost in the 1986 space shuttle disaster and the politics and pressure to deliver that led to NASA’s darkest hour.  The four-part documentary series goes through a lot of history, including NASA’s efforts to diversify the space program, the…

This Is Paris gives rare insight into the real Paris Hilton as she opens up about alleged abuse, fame and her $1bn goal.  Paris Hilton has released a new documentary – This Is Paris – to show the world the woman behind the famous “character” she created. The new documentary details deeply personal allegations of abuse at a residential behavioural school she was sent to as a teenager.  Speaking to Sky News – in her only UK interview to promote the doc – Paris discusses the real her, her goal to make $1bn and why a “weight has been lifted”…

Actor Kevin Spacey sued over alleged abuse of two men in 1980 – when they were 14 Actor Kevin Spacey is being sued by two men who say he sexually assaulted them whilst they were young teenagers in the 1980s.  One of the accusers is actor Anthony Rapp, best known for the TV series Star Trek: Discovery. Rapp first made allegations against Spacey in October 2017. The second accuser is anonymous in the case. Both men say they were 14 when Spacey allegedly assaulted them, they are suing him for unspecified damages, claiming to have suffered psychological damage.  In Rapp’s…

Ellen to address ‘it’ as the show prepares to return, a full rundown of the controversies Ellen DeGeneres – known for her ‘Be Kind’ mantra – has faced controversy over the past few months after rumours exploded into major headlines and led to some serious allegations and press for the show. Here’s a break down of the controversy timeline.  April 16, 2020: Treatment of Union Workers During Shutdowns A report in Variety revealed the frustration over treatment of crew members during the pandemic shutdowns. According to their investigation, the “core” stage crew – of over 30 people – ere angry…

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS …………………….. Ellen DeGeneres vows to ‘talk about” show controversy on season premiere   E! says  Ellen DeGeneres is ready to address the ongoing controversy surrounding her syndicated talk show. The host said via a press release, “I can’t wait to get back to work and back to our studio. And, yes, we’re gonna talk about it.” The “it” in her statement is presumably a reference to the accusations of workplace misconduct on the Ellen set and the ensuing internal investigation conducted by an outside firm hired by Warner Bros.  Read the full story on E!  …………………….. The…

Netflix’s new series Bad Boy Billionaires on hold following court order Netflix’s new show – Bad Boy Billionaires: India – has been put on hold following a court order. The new series explores the lives of four Indian tycoons who are allegedly involved in white-collar crime. Two of the four men now live in London.  All four of the men are some of India’s richest businessmen and all four face claims of fraud.  The investigative docuseries, as Netflix describes it, looks at the “greed, fraud and corruption that built up – and ultimately brought down – India’s most infamous tycoons.”…

After redefining a genre, Christopher Nolan says he’s DC directing days are over Christopher Nolan has said his days directing DC comic book movies are most likely over.  Nolan’s revamping of comic book films revolutionised the genre in 2005 with Batman begins, by grounding Batman in reality, Nolan ushered in the modern age of superhero movies.  The Dark Knight – the second film in Nolan’s trilogy – is widely considered to be one of the best comic book movies of all time. It was less of a comic book film and more of a crime drama, that would go on…

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Boycott Mulan? Hong Kong protesters outraged over star’s public support for police  Star of Disney’s live-action Mulan remake, Liu Yifei, waded into the Hong Kong protest controversy on Thursday, sharing her public support for the city’s police, who anti-government protesters say are using excessive force.  The Chinese- born, American citizen posted on Weibo: “I support the Hong Kong police, You can all attack me now. What a shame for Hong Kong.”  #BoycottMulan starting trending on Twitter immediately and within a few hours, the hashtag was trending in Hong Kong and the United States. Twitter has slammed the actress and accused…

Harry and Meghan to produce Netflix movies and documentaries Harry and Meghan have signed a deal with Netflix to create documentaries, feature films and other shows. It comes after the couple stepped down as senior royals earlier this year.  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be producing films and series for the streaming platform, including scripted series, docu-series, documentaries, features and children’s programming.  ‘Understand the power of the human spirit’ In a statement, they said: “Our lives, both independent of each other and as a couple, have allowed us to understand the power of the human spirit: of courage,…

Disney ends 20th Century Fox brand Walt Disney has ended one of the best-known names in entertainment, 20th Century Fox.  Disney has rebranded the TV studio as 20th Television.  The move follows a rebranding in January of the 85-year-old company 20th Century Fox as 20th Century Studios.  Last year Disney completed a $71.3bn deal to buy the bulk of Rupert Murdock’s Fox media assets.  Disney has also renamed its other TV studios – including changing ABC Studios and ABC Signature Studios to ABC Signature while Fox 21 Television Studios will become Touchstone Television.  “Our new studio names and logos mark…

UK cinemas ‘disappointed’ Mulan will get an online release (at a cost of $29.99) Disney’s decision to give its Mulan remake an online streaming release has been strongly criticised by the body representing British cinemas.  The live-action reboot had been due in cinemas, but the company has now decided it will be released on its streaming site Disney+ in the US.  The UK Cinema Association said it understands the same will happen in the UK, describing it as “hugely disappointing.”  “For many, this will seem a step backwards rather than forward,” said Chief executive Phil Clapp.  Whilst cinemas have been…

India’s top crime agency to investigate Bollywood star’s death  India’s top crime agency will be taking over the investigation into the death of movie star Sushant Singh Rajput, whose suicide has shaken Bollywood.  The star, 34, was found dead in June in his apartment in Mumbai after police said he took his own life, a debate started over mental health in the multi-billion-dollar industry.  His former girlfriend petitioned the Supreme Court Wednesday after Rajput’s family disputed reports he had suffered from depression and accused her of stealing his money and harassing him.  She has strongly denied the allegations and asked…

Portia de Rossi supports wife Ellen DeGeneres following toxic workplace allegations  Ellen DeGeneres’s wife Portia de Rossi has spoken out in support of the TV star, posting on Instagram “I stand by Ellen” following reports of a toxic workplace environment on the set of her show.  DeGeneres has issued an apology in a memo to workers, while distributor Warner Bros said it would be making staffing changes after an internal investigation found “deficiencies related to the show’s day-to-day management.”  Amid calls for the 62-year-old presenter to step down, De Rossi, 47, has now shared a message of support for her…

Grime artist Wiley dropped by management after vile antisemitic Twitter rant Grime artist Wiley has been dropped by his management after he went on a 10-hour anti-Semitic rant on his social media accounts.  Wiley’s Twitter account has been temporarily locked while Instagram said it had deleted some of his content, after a long series of posts on both platforms on Friday and Saturday.  The social media giants are facing calls to close his accounts.  The Met Police are looking at “relevant material” due to accusations the artist was inciting racial hatred.  Metropolitan Police officers in Tower Hamlets said in a…

Loss and grief of a modern-day idol After following the life and career of someone famous, how do you grieve and adapt when they die? This year has seen its fair share of untimely and tragic celebrity deaths, from Kobe Bryant and Caroline Flack at the beginning of the year to the recent death of Naya Rivera. But how do fan accounts, who chart every move and career decision, mourn the loss of their idols?  Back in the 90s, Kurt Cobain and River Phoenix had a legion of young fans around the world. Before the social media age, fans got…