Happy Valley has won a trio of Broadcasting Press Guild Awards (Bpg) a day after being nominated for six BAFTAs.
The final season of Sally Wainwright’s BBC/AMC+ epic scooped the Best Drama, Best Writer and Best Actress awards. The Sarah Lancashire-starrer ended with a bang as Lancashire’s Catherine Cawood faced off with James Norton’s Tommy Lee Royce, and the show will not be returning.
Elsewhere at the BPGs, which turns 50 this year with a ceremony in London, ITV hit Mr Bates vs the Post Office was given a jury prize and The Crown exec Andy Harries won the coveted Harvey Lee Award for outstanding contribution to broadcasting, a few months after Netflix’s royal saga ended.
Gary Oldman scooped the Best Actor prize for his role in Apple TV+’s Slow Horses, a day after being snubbed by the BAFTAs. The BBC’s Time was Best Drama Mini Series,...
The final season of Sally Wainwright’s BBC/AMC+ epic scooped the Best Drama, Best Writer and Best Actress awards. The Sarah Lancashire-starrer ended with a bang as Lancashire’s Catherine Cawood faced off with James Norton’s Tommy Lee Royce, and the show will not be returning.
Elsewhere at the BPGs, which turns 50 this year with a ceremony in London, ITV hit Mr Bates vs the Post Office was given a jury prize and The Crown exec Andy Harries won the coveted Harvey Lee Award for outstanding contribution to broadcasting, a few months after Netflix’s royal saga ended.
Gary Oldman scooped the Best Actor prize for his role in Apple TV+’s Slow Horses, a day after being snubbed by the BAFTAs. The BBC’s Time was Best Drama Mini Series,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Health permitting, Dolly Parton has no plans to retire. The country legend rebuffed the idea of hanging up her hat in a recent UK radio interview, proclaiming that she intends to perform until the end of her life.
“I’m not one to sit around doing nothing,” Parton told host Ken Bruce, discussing her upcoming rock album and fashion book. “I would never retire. I’ll just hopefully drop dead in the middle of a song on stage someday.”
“Of course, we don’t have much of a choice in that,” Parton conceded. “But as long as I’m able to work, as long as my health is good and my husband is good, the only way that I would ever slow down or stop would be for that reason. But in the meantime, I’m gonna make hay while the sun shines.”
That hay includes Rockstar, an album comprised...
“I’m not one to sit around doing nothing,” Parton told host Ken Bruce, discussing her upcoming rock album and fashion book. “I would never retire. I’ll just hopefully drop dead in the middle of a song on stage someday.”
“Of course, we don’t have much of a choice in that,” Parton conceded. “But as long as I’m able to work, as long as my health is good and my husband is good, the only way that I would ever slow down or stop would be for that reason. But in the meantime, I’m gonna make hay while the sun shines.”
That hay includes Rockstar, an album comprised...
- 7/17/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Music
Dolly Parton doesn’t see herself getting off the stage anytime soon, or really ever.
The country music icon said during a recent interview on the Greatest Hits Radio show that she has no plans for retirement in her future because she’s “not one to sit around and do nothing.”
“I would never retire. I’ll just hopefully drop dead in the middle of a song onstage someday. Hopefully, one I’ve written. But that’s how I hope to go,” Parton, 77, quipped. “Of course, we don’t have much of a choice in that. But as long as I’m able to work, as long as my health is good and my husband is good. I mean, the only way that I would ever slow down or stop would be for that reason. But in the meantime, I’m gonna make hay while the sun shines.”
Since her...
The country music icon said during a recent interview on the Greatest Hits Radio show that she has no plans for retirement in her future because she’s “not one to sit around and do nothing.”
“I would never retire. I’ll just hopefully drop dead in the middle of a song onstage someday. Hopefully, one I’ve written. But that’s how I hope to go,” Parton, 77, quipped. “Of course, we don’t have much of a choice in that. But as long as I’m able to work, as long as my health is good and my husband is good. I mean, the only way that I would ever slow down or stop would be for that reason. But in the meantime, I’m gonna make hay while the sun shines.”
Since her...
- 7/16/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dolly Parton‘s not leaving the stage any time soon. In fact, when it comes to retirement, the 77-year-old country star would rather “drop dead” onstage instead of planning her last curtain call.
The Jolene singer shared her feelings about retirement while on the Greatest Hits Radio show, telling host Ken Bruce that there’s a responsibility that comes with realizing one’s biggest dreams.
“I always believe that if you’ve wanted your dreams to come true and you are lucky enough to have that happen, then you’ve got to be responsible because you gotta keep the dream alive,” she explained. “And every dream kind of spawns another dream. You can branch off of almost anything that happens and make a business of that as well. So it’s kind of like a tree with good roots — it’s got a lot of limbs and it’s also got a lot of leafs.
The Jolene singer shared her feelings about retirement while on the Greatest Hits Radio show, telling host Ken Bruce that there’s a responsibility that comes with realizing one’s biggest dreams.
“I always believe that if you’ve wanted your dreams to come true and you are lucky enough to have that happen, then you’ve got to be responsible because you gotta keep the dream alive,” she explained. “And every dream kind of spawns another dream. You can branch off of almost anything that happens and make a business of that as well. So it’s kind of like a tree with good roots — it’s got a lot of limbs and it’s also got a lot of leafs.
- 7/16/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Dolly Parton is not ready to retire and she recently opened up that she doesn’t plan on ever doing it. In fact, Parton talked about how she would like to do and she hopes it happens while she’s performing.
“I would never retire,” she told Ken Bruce during an interview on Greatest Hits Radio. “I’ll just hopefully drop dead in the middle of a song onstage someday, hopefully, one I’ve written. But anyway, that’s how I hope to go because we don’t have much of a choice in that.”
The singer continued, “As long as I’m able to work, as long as my health is good and my husband is good, the only way that I would ever slow down would be for that reason.”
Parton then added that “In the meantime, I’m going to make hay while the sun shines.”
The...
“I would never retire,” she told Ken Bruce during an interview on Greatest Hits Radio. “I’ll just hopefully drop dead in the middle of a song onstage someday, hopefully, one I’ve written. But anyway, that’s how I hope to go because we don’t have much of a choice in that.”
The singer continued, “As long as I’m able to work, as long as my health is good and my husband is good, the only way that I would ever slow down would be for that reason.”
Parton then added that “In the meantime, I’m going to make hay while the sun shines.”
The...
- 7/15/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
The BBC has revealed that the amount paid to its biggest stars has surged to a six-year high, as Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker topped the talent pay table once again.
The BBC’s annual report revealed that salaries for presenters earning more than £150,000 totaled £23.4M in the 12 months to the end of March 2023.
This was a 15% increase compared with last year’s pay of £20.2M and was at its highest level since 2017, when the BBC spent £28.6M on its best-known presenters.
Lineker topped the ranking for the sixth consecutive year, with his salary remaining stable at £1.35M. Radio 2 DJ Zoe Ball was the best-paid female presenter, pocketing as much as £985,000.
In a year in which he anchored coverage of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, Huw Edwards had a pay rise of at least £25,000. He took home a minimum of £435,000 in the year to March.
Total talent pay,...
The BBC’s annual report revealed that salaries for presenters earning more than £150,000 totaled £23.4M in the 12 months to the end of March 2023.
This was a 15% increase compared with last year’s pay of £20.2M and was at its highest level since 2017, when the BBC spent £28.6M on its best-known presenters.
Lineker topped the ranking for the sixth consecutive year, with his salary remaining stable at £1.35M. Radio 2 DJ Zoe Ball was the best-paid female presenter, pocketing as much as £985,000.
In a year in which he anchored coverage of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, Huw Edwards had a pay rise of at least £25,000. He took home a minimum of £435,000 in the year to March.
Total talent pay,...
- 7/11/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Channel 4 has announced plans to air a documentary about the “problem” with Prince Andrew as part of their “alternative schedule” around King Charles III’s forthcoming coronation.
Airing as part of the channel’s coronation programming around the coronation, Andrew – The Problem Prince will see Emily Maitlis speak in detail about her infamous Newsnight interview with the Duke of York in 2019.
Following the 2019 interview, in which the former BBC journalist grilled Andrew about his relationship with the late billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the duke stepped down from public life.
The two-part series will also feature archive footage, an interview with former Newsnight producer Sam McAlister and access to palace insiders, Channel 4 has announced.
The programme is being executively produced by Maitlis along with James Goldston, Sheldon Lazarus and Nina Davies.
It will be broadcast as part of Channel 4’s “alternative schedule”, which the broadcaster said “will provide an...
Airing as part of the channel’s coronation programming around the coronation, Andrew – The Problem Prince will see Emily Maitlis speak in detail about her infamous Newsnight interview with the Duke of York in 2019.
Following the 2019 interview, in which the former BBC journalist grilled Andrew about his relationship with the late billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the duke stepped down from public life.
The two-part series will also feature archive footage, an interview with former Newsnight producer Sam McAlister and access to palace insiders, Channel 4 has announced.
The programme is being executively produced by Maitlis along with James Goldston, Sheldon Lazarus and Nina Davies.
It will be broadcast as part of Channel 4’s “alternative schedule”, which the broadcaster said “will provide an...
- 4/17/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
S Club 7 manager Simon Fuller has remembered Paul Cattermole as “a beacon of light for a generation of pop music fans”.
Cattermole was found dead in his home in Dorset on Thursday (6 April) and pronounced dead later that day, his family have said. He was 46 years old.
Fuller said that he was “deeply shocked and saddened” by the news and that Cattermole would be “greatly missed”.
It comes shortly after S Club 7 announced an upcoming 25th-anniversary tour, which would see the original band members reunited.
In a statement shared with the Pa news agency, Fuller said: “Paul was a beacon of light for a generation of pop music fans and he will be greatly missed.
“We’re all deeply shocked and saddened by this news”.
The seven-piece pop group was created by former Spice Girls manager Fuller in 1998, and were known for hit songs including Reach, Don’t Stop Movin...
Cattermole was found dead in his home in Dorset on Thursday (6 April) and pronounced dead later that day, his family have said. He was 46 years old.
Fuller said that he was “deeply shocked and saddened” by the news and that Cattermole would be “greatly missed”.
It comes shortly after S Club 7 announced an upcoming 25th-anniversary tour, which would see the original band members reunited.
In a statement shared with the Pa news agency, Fuller said: “Paul was a beacon of light for a generation of pop music fans and he will be greatly missed.
“We’re all deeply shocked and saddened by this news”.
The seven-piece pop group was created by former Spice Girls manager Fuller in 1998, and were known for hit songs including Reach, Don’t Stop Movin...
- 4/8/2023
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - Music
One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush had a worrying encounter with a stranger in a bar last month.
The actor was at the Chicago establishment on St Patrick’s Day (17 March) when a man “stuck his camera right in my face to take a picture”.
Bush said on Penn Badgley’s Podcrushed podcast on Tuesday (4 April) that the man “almost hit me right in the face with his phone”.
The actor, who also starred in Chicago Pd, claimed that, after he kept photographing her for approximately an hour, she told him: “Hi, I’m a person. I’d like to shake your hand. My name is Sophia. You’re making me really uncomfortable, man. I’ve asked you to stop.”
She continued: “‘I’m a girl in a bar. You are a man I do not know. I don’t wanna be videoed on your phone. And my friends don’t either.
The actor was at the Chicago establishment on St Patrick’s Day (17 March) when a man “stuck his camera right in my face to take a picture”.
Bush said on Penn Badgley’s Podcrushed podcast on Tuesday (4 April) that the man “almost hit me right in the face with his phone”.
The actor, who also starred in Chicago Pd, claimed that, after he kept photographing her for approximately an hour, she told him: “Hi, I’m a person. I’d like to shake your hand. My name is Sophia. You’re making me really uncomfortable, man. I’ve asked you to stop.”
She continued: “‘I’m a girl in a bar. You are a man I do not know. I don’t wanna be videoed on your phone. And my friends don’t either.
- 4/6/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Ken Bruce’s music quiz show PopMaster is being made into a TV show by Channel 4.
The quiz, in which competitors answer musical trivia questions, was first broadcast in 1998 as part of Bruce’s Radio 2 show.
When the presenter left Radio 2 last month after 45 years at the BBC, it was announced that PopMaster would go with him.
On Thursday (6 April), the same week that Bruce started his new show on Greatest Hits Radio, it was announced that PopMaster will now be given the TV treatment as a six-part TV series for More4.
The show will follow the same format as the radio series, where contestants are quizzed on music ranging from the 1950s to the present day, before being asked three top chart hits for a specific artist or group.
Bruce said: “After all these years we are finally bring PopMaster to the telly where we’ll be...
The quiz, in which competitors answer musical trivia questions, was first broadcast in 1998 as part of Bruce’s Radio 2 show.
When the presenter left Radio 2 last month after 45 years at the BBC, it was announced that PopMaster would go with him.
On Thursday (6 April), the same week that Bruce started his new show on Greatest Hits Radio, it was announced that PopMaster will now be given the TV treatment as a six-part TV series for More4.
The show will follow the same format as the radio series, where contestants are quizzed on music ranging from the 1950s to the present day, before being asked three top chart hits for a specific artist or group.
Bruce said: “After all these years we are finally bring PopMaster to the telly where we’ll be...
- 4/6/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
A scene at the end ofYellowjackets’ latest episode was so gory that it caused several castmembers to throw up while filming it.
The hit Showtime drama returned to screens on 26 March, with the second episode in the series, “Edible Complex”, airing last night (2 April) on Paramount Plus.
Warning: Spoilers ahead for season two, episode two of Yellowjackets.
Towards the end of the previous episode, viewers caught a glimpse of Shauna (Melanie Lynskey) taking a bite of the late Jackie’s (Ella Purnell) ear, in the 1990s flashback timeline.
Episode two saw the teenagers burn Jackie’s body – or so they thought, until snow fell on the searing corpse, leaving it perfectly cooked. The show proceeded to show them gorging on the corpse out of pure starvation.
Sophie Nélisse, who plays the younger Shauna, told Entertainment Weekly: “Even though we were eating fake, like, rice paper, the image was so vivid.
The hit Showtime drama returned to screens on 26 March, with the second episode in the series, “Edible Complex”, airing last night (2 April) on Paramount Plus.
Warning: Spoilers ahead for season two, episode two of Yellowjackets.
Towards the end of the previous episode, viewers caught a glimpse of Shauna (Melanie Lynskey) taking a bite of the late Jackie’s (Ella Purnell) ear, in the 1990s flashback timeline.
Episode two saw the teenagers burn Jackie’s body – or so they thought, until snow fell on the searing corpse, leaving it perfectly cooked. The show proceeded to show them gorging on the corpse out of pure starvation.
Sophie Nélisse, who plays the younger Shauna, told Entertainment Weekly: “Even though we were eating fake, like, rice paper, the image was so vivid.
- 4/3/2023
- by Eoghan O'Donnell
- The Independent - TV
Ken Bruce has expressed his concerns over a “struggle” related to his new Greatest Hits Radio stint.
The radio DJ uttered his final words on BBC Radio 2 last month, after 31 years with the station. He starts his new show with Bauer on Monday (3 April), where he will present the 10am to 1pm show.
Speaking to Pa ahead of the new role, Bruce admitted he’s still trying to get used to his change in routine due to the new working hours; he previously hosted the 9:30am to 12pm show for Radio 2.
“I’m struggling to work my day out,” he said, adding: “I think I’m going to be going to bed an hour later because I just have to squeeze everything into the remaining hours of the day.”
He continued: “Once I get my body clock, right. I think I’ll be all right, but I...
The radio DJ uttered his final words on BBC Radio 2 last month, after 31 years with the station. He starts his new show with Bauer on Monday (3 April), where he will present the 10am to 1pm show.
Speaking to Pa ahead of the new role, Bruce admitted he’s still trying to get used to his change in routine due to the new working hours; he previously hosted the 9:30am to 12pm show for Radio 2.
“I’m struggling to work my day out,” he said, adding: “I think I’m going to be going to bed an hour later because I just have to squeeze everything into the remaining hours of the day.”
He continued: “Once I get my body clock, right. I think I’ll be all right, but I...
- 4/3/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Steve McQueen has warned that people may be “disturbed” by his new film, Grenfell, which will be shown at London’s Serpentine Gallery next month.
The 12 Years a Slave director made the 24-minute film six months after the June 2017 fire at Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, in which 72 people died.
After garnering the support of the bereaved, survivors and other locals, McQueen took off in a helicopter from the north-west in December of that year and flew towards the tower, directing the whole piece in a single shot.
The film sees McQueen’s camera repeatedly circle the council block, offering viewers a look inside rooms where people died. Forensic investigators can be seen in the footage, sifting through the site.
Speaking to The Guardian about the film, McQueen said: “You must understand that the violence that was inflicted on that community was no joke. I didn’t want to let people off the hook.
The 12 Years a Slave director made the 24-minute film six months after the June 2017 fire at Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, in which 72 people died.
After garnering the support of the bereaved, survivors and other locals, McQueen took off in a helicopter from the north-west in December of that year and flew towards the tower, directing the whole piece in a single shot.
The film sees McQueen’s camera repeatedly circle the council block, offering viewers a look inside rooms where people died. Forensic investigators can be seen in the footage, sifting through the site.
Speaking to The Guardian about the film, McQueen said: “You must understand that the violence that was inflicted on that community was no joke. I didn’t want to let people off the hook.
- 3/27/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - Film
Peta has condemned the use of real horses on television show sets after a horse died in rehearsal for The Rings of Power.
The animal was reportedly one of more than 30 on the set of the Lord of the Rings-based programme on the day of its death.
A spokesperson for Amazon Studios shared that the horse died of a cardiac arrest in a statement released on Sunday (26 March).
“We are deeply saddened to confirm that a production horse died,” the statement reads.
“The incident took place in the morning whilst the horse was being exercised prior to rehearsals.
“The trainer was not in costume, and filming had yet to commence. Both a veterinarian and a representative of the American Humane Association were present at the time. The independent necropsy has confirmed that the horse died of cardiac failure.”
According to a source comment to Deadline, the horse was standing...
The animal was reportedly one of more than 30 on the set of the Lord of the Rings-based programme on the day of its death.
A spokesperson for Amazon Studios shared that the horse died of a cardiac arrest in a statement released on Sunday (26 March).
“We are deeply saddened to confirm that a production horse died,” the statement reads.
“The incident took place in the morning whilst the horse was being exercised prior to rehearsals.
“The trainer was not in costume, and filming had yet to commence. Both a veterinarian and a representative of the American Humane Association were present at the time. The independent necropsy has confirmed that the horse died of cardiac failure.”
According to a source comment to Deadline, the horse was standing...
- 3/27/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
A video showing how AI can put an approximation of any musician’s voice on any piece of music has gone viral, with some fans predicting that the technology will “disrupt the music industry completely”.
AI expert Roberto Nickson posted the video, which uses Kanye West’s AI-generated voice, on Twitter, saying: “All you have to do is record reference vocals and replace them with a trained model of any musician you like…
“I found this Kanye-style beat on YouTube, I wrote eight bars, I’m gonna record them now and then I’m gonna have AI Kanye replace me.”
After playing the verse, which could be convincing enough to fool many into thinking that it was in fact West rapping, Nickson tells viewers: “That’s crazy, right? And keep in mind, this is the worst that AI will ever be. In just a few years, basically every popular musician...
AI expert Roberto Nickson posted the video, which uses Kanye West’s AI-generated voice, on Twitter, saying: “All you have to do is record reference vocals and replace them with a trained model of any musician you like…
“I found this Kanye-style beat on YouTube, I wrote eight bars, I’m gonna record them now and then I’m gonna have AI Kanye replace me.”
After playing the verse, which could be convincing enough to fool many into thinking that it was in fact West rapping, Nickson tells viewers: “That’s crazy, right? And keep in mind, this is the worst that AI will ever be. In just a few years, basically every popular musician...
- 3/27/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - Music
Ken Bruce has given his first interview since his exit from BBC Radio 2.
The veteran broadcaster, 72, left the station earlier this month, after hosting its mid-morning show for 31 years.
He is moving to commercial station Greatest Hits Radio, with a new show launching there on 3 April. Vernon Kay, 48, is stepping into Bruce’s shoes to host Radio 2’s mid-morning programme.
In February, Bruce revealed that BBC bosses had asked him to leave three weeks earlier than planned, instead of continuing until 24 March, when his contract ended.
Reports at the time suggested that this decision was made in an effort to stop him from publicising his new Greatest Hits show on Radio 2.
In a new interview with The Times, Bruce has now said of the enforced early exit: “I was annoyed because I thought, ‘I’m reasonable. I’m not being difficult. Neither were you…’ I think the idea...
The veteran broadcaster, 72, left the station earlier this month, after hosting its mid-morning show for 31 years.
He is moving to commercial station Greatest Hits Radio, with a new show launching there on 3 April. Vernon Kay, 48, is stepping into Bruce’s shoes to host Radio 2’s mid-morning programme.
In February, Bruce revealed that BBC bosses had asked him to leave three weeks earlier than planned, instead of continuing until 24 March, when his contract ended.
Reports at the time suggested that this decision was made in an effort to stop him from publicising his new Greatest Hits show on Radio 2.
In a new interview with The Times, Bruce has now said of the enforced early exit: “I was annoyed because I thought, ‘I’m reasonable. I’m not being difficult. Neither were you…’ I think the idea...
- 3/27/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Vanessa Feltz has hit out at the BBC over its alleged handling of Ken Bruce’s departure from Radio 2.
Legendary broadcaster Bruce, who has been at the station since 1984, announced his departure from presenting the mid-morning show in January, with his last show due to take place at the end of March.
However, in February, Bruce said that he would actually be finishing on the show the following Friday (3 March), with the presenter claiming that “the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier”.
In a new interview, Feltz – who herself left the BBC last year after nearly 20 years – branded the alleged circumstances surrounding Bruce’s exit “bewildering”.
“After this incredibly long and amazingly distinguished career, to oust Ken Bruce two or three weeks before he was expecting to go and before his contract had actually played itself out, I thought that was incredibly discourteous and disrespectful and unnecessary,...
Legendary broadcaster Bruce, who has been at the station since 1984, announced his departure from presenting the mid-morning show in January, with his last show due to take place at the end of March.
However, in February, Bruce said that he would actually be finishing on the show the following Friday (3 March), with the presenter claiming that “the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier”.
In a new interview, Feltz – who herself left the BBC last year after nearly 20 years – branded the alleged circumstances surrounding Bruce’s exit “bewildering”.
“After this incredibly long and amazingly distinguished career, to oust Ken Bruce two or three weeks before he was expecting to go and before his contract had actually played itself out, I thought that was incredibly discourteous and disrespectful and unnecessary,...
- 3/11/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
BBC Radio 2 faces ‘cheating scandal’ after quiz contestant accused of ‘Googling’ answers live on air
Radio presenter Gary Davies has found himself in the middle of a scandal concerning the “Ten To The Top” game on his new Radio 2 show.
Furious listeners have accused one contestant of secretly using Google to help her answer questions while appearing on the show.
The new music quiz was launched after Ken Bruce recently left BBC Radio 2 after 40 years working for the broadcaster. He has moved to Bauer’s station Greatest Hits Radio where he will carry on his well-loved PopMaster quiz.
Former Top of The Pops presenter Gary Davies is temporarily covering the show until Vernon Kay will take over Radio 2’s mid-morning show in May.
Just days after the launch of Davies’ slot and his new pop quiz, on Thursday (9 March) listeners have theorised that one contestant, competing under the name “Shiela”, allegedly cheated after she finished the quiz with a perfect score of 65.
When Shiela,...
Furious listeners have accused one contestant of secretly using Google to help her answer questions while appearing on the show.
The new music quiz was launched after Ken Bruce recently left BBC Radio 2 after 40 years working for the broadcaster. He has moved to Bauer’s station Greatest Hits Radio where he will carry on his well-loved PopMaster quiz.
Former Top of The Pops presenter Gary Davies is temporarily covering the show until Vernon Kay will take over Radio 2’s mid-morning show in May.
Just days after the launch of Davies’ slot and his new pop quiz, on Thursday (9 March) listeners have theorised that one contestant, competing under the name “Shiela”, allegedly cheated after she finished the quiz with a perfect score of 65.
When Shiela,...
- 3/10/2023
- by Ellie Muir
- The Independent - TV
A survivor of Jimmy Savile’s abuse has recalled seeing Steve Coogan in character for the first time.
Coogan plays the disgraced TV star in a new four-part BBC drama titled The Reckoning, which will dramatise Savile’s history of pedophila.
As part of the duty of care in place for the drama, which was written by Neil McKay and produced by Jeff Pope, the production invited numerous survivors to the set in an attempt to convince them of the responsibility they felt in ensuring the story was told sensitively.
One survivor, Sam Brown, has now revealed what it was like seeing Coogan in character as Savile. Brown was repeatedly abused by Savile as a child.
She told Deadline she knew she would be approached by Coogan after he had finished filming a scene in Cheshire, but was not prepared for the “powerful” reaction she’d have to seeing him.
Coogan plays the disgraced TV star in a new four-part BBC drama titled The Reckoning, which will dramatise Savile’s history of pedophila.
As part of the duty of care in place for the drama, which was written by Neil McKay and produced by Jeff Pope, the production invited numerous survivors to the set in an attempt to convince them of the responsibility they felt in ensuring the story was told sensitively.
One survivor, Sam Brown, has now revealed what it was like seeing Coogan in character as Savile. Brown was repeatedly abused by Savile as a child.
She told Deadline she knew she would be approached by Coogan after he had finished filming a scene in Cheshire, but was not prepared for the “powerful” reaction she’d have to seeing him.
- 3/4/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Even Steven Spielberg has to admit that one of his films is “pretty perfect”.
The director has made 34 films since 1971, many of which are considered classics. These include Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Raiders of the Lost Ark.
However, Spielberg says that he finds it tought to re-watch his movies – but there’s one he has revisisted that he knows is undeniably excellent.
“I don’t look a lot at my movies after I’ve made them,” he told The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, adding: “I don’t look back too often but every once in a while I’ll see a movie with my kids.”
He explained that he wanted to “comfort my kids when they watched Et for the first time,” adding: “I don’t want them to see Et without dad sitting there – especially with the scary parts at the beginning.”
Whereas Spielberg...
The director has made 34 films since 1971, many of which are considered classics. These include Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Raiders of the Lost Ark.
However, Spielberg says that he finds it tought to re-watch his movies – but there’s one he has revisisted that he knows is undeniably excellent.
“I don’t look a lot at my movies after I’ve made them,” he told The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, adding: “I don’t look back too often but every once in a while I’ll see a movie with my kids.”
He explained that he wanted to “comfort my kids when they watched Et for the first time,” adding: “I don’t want them to see Et without dad sitting there – especially with the scary parts at the beginning.”
Whereas Spielberg...
- 3/4/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
The Great British Bake Off star Kim-Joy has shared some of the racist messages she received from online trolls.
Kim-Joy competed in series nine of Bake Off, finishing the series as a runner-up.
On Instagram, the baker shared screenshots of dozens of abusive messages about her.
One message described her as “scary”, while another called her “annoying” and “disgusting”, claiming that she had a “punchable face”.
“Should not be on TV and forcing us to have to look at her awful make-up and hair and stupid reactions,” the comment continued.
Other messages compared her appearance to a “Wallace & Gromit character”, a “Studio Ghibli character” and an “Asian Jar Jar Binks”.
As well as the malicious messages, Kim-Joy, who has three published cookbooks to her name, shared a handful of encouraging messages she has received.
In the comment alongside the post, she wrote: “‘Ignore them’ ‘don’t feed the trolls’ ‘just block them’. I tried this,...
Kim-Joy competed in series nine of Bake Off, finishing the series as a runner-up.
On Instagram, the baker shared screenshots of dozens of abusive messages about her.
One message described her as “scary”, while another called her “annoying” and “disgusting”, claiming that she had a “punchable face”.
“Should not be on TV and forcing us to have to look at her awful make-up and hair and stupid reactions,” the comment continued.
Other messages compared her appearance to a “Wallace & Gromit character”, a “Studio Ghibli character” and an “Asian Jar Jar Binks”.
As well as the malicious messages, Kim-Joy, who has three published cookbooks to her name, shared a handful of encouraging messages she has received.
In the comment alongside the post, she wrote: “‘Ignore them’ ‘don’t feed the trolls’ ‘just block them’. I tried this,...
- 3/3/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
A survivor of Jimmy Savile’s abuse has recalled seeing Steve Coogan in character for the first time.
Coogan plays the disgraced TV star in a new four-part BBC drama titled The Reckoning, which will dramatise Savile’s history of pedophila.
As part of the duty of care in place for the drama, which was written by Neil McKay and produced by Jeff Pope, the production invited numerous survivors to the set in an attempt to convince them of the responsibility they felt in ensuring the story was told sensitively.
One survivor, Sam Brown, has now revealed what it was like seeing Coogan in character as Savile. Brown was repeatedly abused by Savile as a child.
She told Deadline she knew she would be approached by Coogan after he had finished filming a scene in Cheshire, but was not prepared for the “powerful” reaction she’d have to seeing him.
Coogan plays the disgraced TV star in a new four-part BBC drama titled The Reckoning, which will dramatise Savile’s history of pedophila.
As part of the duty of care in place for the drama, which was written by Neil McKay and produced by Jeff Pope, the production invited numerous survivors to the set in an attempt to convince them of the responsibility they felt in ensuring the story was told sensitively.
One survivor, Sam Brown, has now revealed what it was like seeing Coogan in character as Savile. Brown was repeatedly abused by Savile as a child.
She told Deadline she knew she would be approached by Coogan after he had finished filming a scene in Cheshire, but was not prepared for the “powerful” reaction she’d have to seeing him.
- 3/3/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Miranda Hart has shed light on some of the harsh Twitter abuse she’s endured, saying she’s in “shock” at how “we treat each other”.
The British comedian and actor is best known for her self-titled three-season BBC sitcom Miranda, which ran from 2009 to 2015.
She led the semi-autobiographical series as Miranda, who was the owner of a joke shop and boutique.
In a tweet shared on Friday (3 March), Hart, 50 wrote: “I naively thought Twitter ‘abuse’ might’ve eased.
“It doesn’t bother me that someone says I deserve cancer coz I’m unfunny or look pregnant with weight gain.
“It’s the shock of how we treat each other,” Hart added. “We all deserve & desire dignity so why do we forget to give that to fellow humans?”
Many users responded in support, with one agreeing that “Twitter can be a vicious place”.
I naively thought Twitter ‘abuse’ might’ve eased.
The British comedian and actor is best known for her self-titled three-season BBC sitcom Miranda, which ran from 2009 to 2015.
She led the semi-autobiographical series as Miranda, who was the owner of a joke shop and boutique.
In a tweet shared on Friday (3 March), Hart, 50 wrote: “I naively thought Twitter ‘abuse’ might’ve eased.
“It doesn’t bother me that someone says I deserve cancer coz I’m unfunny or look pregnant with weight gain.
“It’s the shock of how we treat each other,” Hart added. “We all deserve & desire dignity so why do we forget to give that to fellow humans?”
Many users responded in support, with one agreeing that “Twitter can be a vicious place”.
I naively thought Twitter ‘abuse’ might’ve eased.
- 3/3/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - TV
Ken Bruce aired his last ever BBC Radio 2 show today, Friday 3 March, after 31 years of presenting the station’s mid-morning programme.
Bruce, 72, has been with the BBC since 1977 when he started out as a presenter on Radio Scotland.
While introducing his final show on Radio 2 this morning, he told listeners not to look for any “hidden agendas” in his music choices, assuring them: “They’re just good songs. Enjoy!”
The DJ is moving over to commercial station Greatest Hits Radio, where he will begin broadcasting on 3 April.
In February, Bruce claimed that BBC bosses had decided they wanted him to leave early, instead of fulfilling his contract to the end of March.
Reports followed that he was axed early by the BBC in efforts to prevent him from promoting his new Greatest Hits show.
Find out everything that happened on Bruce’s final Radio 2 show below...
Bruce, 72, has been with the BBC since 1977 when he started out as a presenter on Radio Scotland.
While introducing his final show on Radio 2 this morning, he told listeners not to look for any “hidden agendas” in his music choices, assuring them: “They’re just good songs. Enjoy!”
The DJ is moving over to commercial station Greatest Hits Radio, where he will begin broadcasting on 3 April.
In February, Bruce claimed that BBC bosses had decided they wanted him to leave early, instead of fulfilling his contract to the end of March.
Reports followed that he was axed early by the BBC in efforts to prevent him from promoting his new Greatest Hits show.
Find out everything that happened on Bruce’s final Radio 2 show below...
- 3/3/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Prime Video has just premiered its highly anticipated series Daisy Jones & The Six, and fans have already spotted a subtle Easter egg relating to Elvis Presley.
The streamer’s adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s best-selling 2019 novel stars Presley’s granddaughter Riley Keough as eclectic musician Daisy Jones.
Set in the Seventies, the 10-episode miniseries uncovers the truth behind the downfall of the fictional rock band Daisy Jones & The Six.
Following the release of its first three episodes on Thursday (2 March), one keen-eyed viewer recognised a sweet nod to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
“Spoiler Alert – in episode two of Daisy Jones, looks to me like Riley is wearing the same pattern guitar strap as Elvis in the ‘68 Comeback Special,” they tweeted, alongside an attached side-by-side of Keough and Elvis.
“Oh Wow This Is Genius,” one person said. A second commented: “Oh so they want to cause me emotional damage.
The streamer’s adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s best-selling 2019 novel stars Presley’s granddaughter Riley Keough as eclectic musician Daisy Jones.
Set in the Seventies, the 10-episode miniseries uncovers the truth behind the downfall of the fictional rock band Daisy Jones & The Six.
Following the release of its first three episodes on Thursday (2 March), one keen-eyed viewer recognised a sweet nod to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
“Spoiler Alert – in episode two of Daisy Jones, looks to me like Riley is wearing the same pattern guitar strap as Elvis in the ‘68 Comeback Special,” they tweeted, alongside an attached side-by-side of Keough and Elvis.
“Oh Wow This Is Genius,” one person said. A second commented: “Oh so they want to cause me emotional damage.
- 3/3/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - TV
Jeremy Vine appeared on Ken Bruce’s last ever BBC Radio 2 show to tell the presenter how much he will miss working with him.
The exchange came as part of an emotional final episode for Bruce, with a host of fans calling in with heartfelt messages for the outgoing presenter.
“I was working it out, and you and I talk for three minutes a day… So that’s 10 hours a year, meaning over 20 years it’s 200 hours I haven’t been paid,” Vine joked.
“You’re saving the BBC a lot of money there… somehow it feels longer!” Bruce replied.
Bruce has hosted Radio 2’s mid-morning show for 31 years, and has been with the BBC since 1977.
He is set to move to commercial station Greatest Hits Radio, with a new show launching on 3 April.
During the show, Vine addressed his friend in earnest. “I’ll miss you so much,...
The exchange came as part of an emotional final episode for Bruce, with a host of fans calling in with heartfelt messages for the outgoing presenter.
“I was working it out, and you and I talk for three minutes a day… So that’s 10 hours a year, meaning over 20 years it’s 200 hours I haven’t been paid,” Vine joked.
“You’re saving the BBC a lot of money there… somehow it feels longer!” Bruce replied.
Bruce has hosted Radio 2’s mid-morning show for 31 years, and has been with the BBC since 1977.
He is set to move to commercial station Greatest Hits Radio, with a new show launching on 3 April.
During the show, Vine addressed his friend in earnest. “I’ll miss you so much,...
- 3/3/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
Sex/Life has returned for its second season – and there’s one moment that’s sure to get viewers talking as much as that season one shower scene.
The drama, which was first released on Netflix in 2021, followed Billie (Sarah Shahi), a restless married woman who begins reminiscing about her former lover Brad (Adam Demos).
The show became known for its explicit sex scenes and nudity, with one particularly talked-about scene occurring when Brad is changing at the gym and the camera shows his penis.
Season two arrived on the platform on Thursday (2 March), with one scene in episode six raising eyebrows for similar reasons.
In the scene, Billie’s husband Devon (Mike Vogel) is in the gym changing room with his colleague Devon (Jonathan Sadowski), who is talking about his recent penis reconstruction surgery.
Devon, who is a swinger, needed the operation as he was receiving oral sex when he...
The drama, which was first released on Netflix in 2021, followed Billie (Sarah Shahi), a restless married woman who begins reminiscing about her former lover Brad (Adam Demos).
The show became known for its explicit sex scenes and nudity, with one particularly talked-about scene occurring when Brad is changing at the gym and the camera shows his penis.
Season two arrived on the platform on Thursday (2 March), with one scene in episode six raising eyebrows for similar reasons.
In the scene, Billie’s husband Devon (Mike Vogel) is in the gym changing room with his colleague Devon (Jonathan Sadowski), who is talking about his recent penis reconstruction surgery.
Devon, who is a swinger, needed the operation as he was receiving oral sex when he...
- 3/3/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
A survivor of Jimmy Savile’s abuse has recalled seeing Steve Coogan in character for the first time.
Coogan plays the disgraced TV star in a new four-part BBC drama titled The Reckoning, which will dramatise Savile’s history of pedophila.
As part of the duty of care in place for the drama, which was written by Neil McKay and produced by Jeff Pope, the production invited numerous survivors to the set in an attempt to convince them of the responsibility they felt in ensuring the story was told sensitively.
One survivor, Sam Brown, has now revealed what it was like seeing Coogan in character as Savile. Brown was repeatedly abused by Savile as a child.
She told Deadline she knew she would be approached by Coogan after he had finished filming a scene in Cheshire, but was not prepared for the “powerful” reaction she’d have to seeing him.
Coogan plays the disgraced TV star in a new four-part BBC drama titled The Reckoning, which will dramatise Savile’s history of pedophila.
As part of the duty of care in place for the drama, which was written by Neil McKay and produced by Jeff Pope, the production invited numerous survivors to the set in an attempt to convince them of the responsibility they felt in ensuring the story was told sensitively.
One survivor, Sam Brown, has now revealed what it was like seeing Coogan in character as Savile. Brown was repeatedly abused by Savile as a child.
She told Deadline she knew she would be approached by Coogan after he had finished filming a scene in Cheshire, but was not prepared for the “powerful” reaction she’d have to seeing him.
- 3/3/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Ken Bruce uttered his final words on Radio 2 as he left his BBC show after 31 years.
On Friday (3 March), the DJ, who is 72, presented his last ever mid-morning programme for the corporation, where he has been employed for 45 years.
He urged his listened to simply “enjoy” the show as well as his song choices, saying there were no “hidden agendas” in his selections.
This was seemingly a nod to the reports that claimed that he was axed early by the BBC in efforts to prevent him from promoting his new show on Greatest Hits Radio.
After a show that saw emotional send-offs from long-time listeners and his fellow broadcasters, including Jeremy Vine, Bruce then had the tough task of signing off his last ever show.
Find updates from Bruce’s final ever Radio 2 show here.
He told his listeners: “Thanks to all who’ve sent any kind of message of congratulations or good riddance.
On Friday (3 March), the DJ, who is 72, presented his last ever mid-morning programme for the corporation, where he has been employed for 45 years.
He urged his listened to simply “enjoy” the show as well as his song choices, saying there were no “hidden agendas” in his selections.
This was seemingly a nod to the reports that claimed that he was axed early by the BBC in efforts to prevent him from promoting his new show on Greatest Hits Radio.
After a show that saw emotional send-offs from long-time listeners and his fellow broadcasters, including Jeremy Vine, Bruce then had the tough task of signing off his last ever show.
Find updates from Bruce’s final ever Radio 2 show here.
He told his listeners: “Thanks to all who’ve sent any kind of message of congratulations or good riddance.
- 3/3/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Even Steven Spielberg has to admit that one of his films is “pretty perfect”.
The director has made 34 films since 1971, many of which are considered classics. These include Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Raiders of the Lost Ark.
However, Spielberg says that he finds it tought to re-watch his movies – but there’s one he has revisisted that he knows is undeniably excellent.
“I don’t look a lot at my movies after I’ve made them,” he told The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, adding: “I don’t look back too often but every once in a whikle I’ll see a movie with my kids.”
He explained that he wanted to “comfort my kids when they watched Et for the first time”, adding: “I don’t want them to see Et without dad sitting there – especially with the scary parts at the beginning.”
Whereas Spielberg...
The director has made 34 films since 1971, many of which are considered classics. These include Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Raiders of the Lost Ark.
However, Spielberg says that he finds it tought to re-watch his movies – but there’s one he has revisisted that he knows is undeniably excellent.
“I don’t look a lot at my movies after I’ve made them,” he told The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, adding: “I don’t look back too often but every once in a whikle I’ll see a movie with my kids.”
He explained that he wanted to “comfort my kids when they watched Et for the first time”, adding: “I don’t want them to see Et without dad sitting there – especially with the scary parts at the beginning.”
Whereas Spielberg...
- 3/3/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
It’s a sad day for Radio 2 listeners. Today, Ken Bruce is leaving the mid-morning slot he’s occupied for three decades. Never a showy broadcaster – like Terry Wogan before him, he identifies as a shy man – the 72-year-old Scot was an avuncular anchor in the day. To hear that he had decided to leave came as a shock. The mood curdled when it transpired Radio 2 bosses had refused to let him work out his contract, insisting he get his slippers out from under the desk by lunchtime today.
“It’s entirely within the BBC’s right to ask me to step away a little early,” he told Radio 4’s Today programme. “But for the sake of 17 days, which was all that was remaining [on my contract], it seems a shame.” He pointed out that he’d stuck to an old-school work ethic that meant that “over the last 46 years, I haven...
“It’s entirely within the BBC’s right to ask me to step away a little early,” he told Radio 4’s Today programme. “But for the sake of 17 days, which was all that was remaining [on my contract], it seems a shame.” He pointed out that he’d stuck to an old-school work ethic that meant that “over the last 46 years, I haven...
- 3/3/2023
- by Helen Brown
- The Independent - TV
Netflix’s latest true crime documentary focuses on the sinister case of Alex Murdaugh.
Over the course of three episodes, Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal recounts the story of Murdaugh, a 54-year-old who was placed on trial for killing his wife and one of his sons in 2021.
On Thursday (2 March), days after the documentary was released, Murdaugh was found guilty on two counts of murder and two weapons charges, following a six-week trial.
You can keep up to date with the latest developments on the story here.
Here’s a breakdown of what the Netflix documentary covers, and more information on its production...
Murdaugh Murders explores Murdaugh’s background as the powerful heir to an influential South Carolina legal dynasty.
Members of the Murdaugh family often held prominent roles in the legal profession, from lead prosecutors to solicitors to District Attorneys. It is claimed in the documentary that this influence...
Over the course of three episodes, Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal recounts the story of Murdaugh, a 54-year-old who was placed on trial for killing his wife and one of his sons in 2021.
On Thursday (2 March), days after the documentary was released, Murdaugh was found guilty on two counts of murder and two weapons charges, following a six-week trial.
You can keep up to date with the latest developments on the story here.
Here’s a breakdown of what the Netflix documentary covers, and more information on its production...
Murdaugh Murders explores Murdaugh’s background as the powerful heir to an influential South Carolina legal dynasty.
Members of the Murdaugh family often held prominent roles in the legal profession, from lead prosecutors to solicitors to District Attorneys. It is claimed in the documentary that this influence...
- 3/3/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
Glastonbury’s Emily Eavis has revealed that the John Peel Stage has been renamed after almost 20 years.
The news arrives at the same time as the remaining headliners for the 2023 festival were announced, with Guns N’ Roses and Arctic Monkeys joining Elton John on the billing.
Eavis discussed the “pipeline” problems related to the all-male headliners, as well as an overarching 53 per cent male lineup so far.
In an interview with The Guardian, Eavis also disclosed that the John Peel Stage, which replaced the previous named New Bands Tent in 2005, will now be called Woodsies.
Eavis said the decision was part of a push to name stages after the fields they stand in, such as West Holts and Silver Hayes.
“We’ve had 20 years of John Peel and it’s been an honour to use his name,” she said.
Last year, a petition was launched to rename the stage after...
The news arrives at the same time as the remaining headliners for the 2023 festival were announced, with Guns N’ Roses and Arctic Monkeys joining Elton John on the billing.
Eavis discussed the “pipeline” problems related to the all-male headliners, as well as an overarching 53 per cent male lineup so far.
In an interview with The Guardian, Eavis also disclosed that the John Peel Stage, which replaced the previous named New Bands Tent in 2005, will now be called Woodsies.
Eavis said the decision was part of a push to name stages after the fields they stand in, such as West Holts and Silver Hayes.
“We’ve had 20 years of John Peel and it’s been an honour to use his name,” she said.
Last year, a petition was launched to rename the stage after...
- 3/3/2023
- by Roisin O'Connor
- The Independent - Music
A Harry Potter star has jumped to the defence of Jk Rowling.
For years now, the author has courted contoversy with her views on transgender rights.
It appeared to start in June 2020 when she called out an article’s use of the phrase “people who menstruate”.
This tweet divided Twitter users. While there was a contingent who supported Rowling, there were many – including numerous celebrities – who criticised her comment as “anti-trans” and “transphobic”, arguing that transgender, non-binary and non-gender conforming people can also menstruate.
In an essay, the author addressed the backlash while also detailing her experiences of surviving alleged domestic abuse and sexual assault.
The essay sparked further criticism and many actors from the Harry Potter franchise, including Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, have since voiced their support for trans people.
Now, Luna Lovegood star Evanna Lynch has shared her views on the mater. At the time,...
For years now, the author has courted contoversy with her views on transgender rights.
It appeared to start in June 2020 when she called out an article’s use of the phrase “people who menstruate”.
This tweet divided Twitter users. While there was a contingent who supported Rowling, there were many – including numerous celebrities – who criticised her comment as “anti-trans” and “transphobic”, arguing that transgender, non-binary and non-gender conforming people can also menstruate.
In an essay, the author addressed the backlash while also detailing her experiences of surviving alleged domestic abuse and sexual assault.
The essay sparked further criticism and many actors from the Harry Potter franchise, including Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, have since voiced their support for trans people.
Now, Luna Lovegood star Evanna Lynch has shared her views on the mater. At the time,...
- 3/3/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Jenna Ortega has said she was “devastated” not to return to You in its fourth season.
The 20-year-old actor was unable to appear in the latest episodes of the hit Netflix serial killer drama due to her starring role in Wednesday.
In season two of You, released in 2019, Ortega played Ellie Alves, the 15-year-old sister of Delilah (Carmela Zumbado).
Series showrunner Sera Gamble recently revealed that she had wanted Ortega to return in season four, but the actor’s commitment to Wednesday posed too many scheduling problems.
During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ortega described her disappointment at being unable to reprise her You role.
“I was devastated,” she said. “It was easily one of my favorite sets that I’ve ever, ever been on. I was so devastated. I miss Ellie, and I’ve been wanting to go back to Ellie for a long time, but I was in Romania shooting Wednesday.
The 20-year-old actor was unable to appear in the latest episodes of the hit Netflix serial killer drama due to her starring role in Wednesday.
In season two of You, released in 2019, Ortega played Ellie Alves, the 15-year-old sister of Delilah (Carmela Zumbado).
Series showrunner Sera Gamble recently revealed that she had wanted Ortega to return in season four, but the actor’s commitment to Wednesday posed too many scheduling problems.
During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ortega described her disappointment at being unable to reprise her You role.
“I was devastated,” she said. “It was easily one of my favorite sets that I’ve ever, ever been on. I was so devastated. I miss Ellie, and I’ve been wanting to go back to Ellie for a long time, but I was in Romania shooting Wednesday.
- 3/3/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
The Glastonbury 2023 headliners have been announced by Emily Eavis.
The festival’s co-organiser shared the news in an article discussing “pipeline” problems related to the all-male headlining line-up.
Joining Elton John will be Arctic Monkeys on the Friday, headlining for their third time, with Guns N’ Roses playing the Saturday slot.
Eavis said that Guns N’ Roses replaced a female singer who “changed her touring plans”.
While Eavis didn’t name names, it’s strongly suspected she was alluding to Taylor Swift, who was originally set to perform in 2020 when the festival was cancelled due to Covid.
However, Eavis expressed excitement about the “Sweet Child O’ Mine” rockers’ Glastonbury debut, telling The Guardian: “They’ll be brilliant and provide something totally different to the rest of the headliners.”
She said that Lizzo will “open” for the band, with the “About Damn Time” singer receiving joint headline billing on the poster.
The festival’s co-organiser shared the news in an article discussing “pipeline” problems related to the all-male headlining line-up.
Joining Elton John will be Arctic Monkeys on the Friday, headlining for their third time, with Guns N’ Roses playing the Saturday slot.
Eavis said that Guns N’ Roses replaced a female singer who “changed her touring plans”.
While Eavis didn’t name names, it’s strongly suspected she was alluding to Taylor Swift, who was originally set to perform in 2020 when the festival was cancelled due to Covid.
However, Eavis expressed excitement about the “Sweet Child O’ Mine” rockers’ Glastonbury debut, telling The Guardian: “They’ll be brilliant and provide something totally different to the rest of the headliners.”
She said that Lizzo will “open” for the band, with the “About Damn Time” singer receiving joint headline billing on the poster.
- 3/3/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Music
Ken Bruce’s contract with BBC Radio 2 has been axed early in efforts to scupper promotion for his new show at Greatest Hits Radio, according to insiders.
In January, Bruce announced he would leave the corporation after 45 years to host a show on commercial rival, Greatest Hits Radio.
The veteran presenter, 72, has been on the BBC station since 1984, but told listeners in January: “I’ve done everything it is possible to do at Radio 2.”
In February, he then told his Twitter followers that, while he had intended to fulfil his contract to the end of March, the corporation had decided “it wants me to leave earlier” and his last show will be Friday 3 March.
The decision has been taken to stifle Bruce’s self-promotion ahead of him joining the Bauer-owned station from 3 April, according to sources who spoke to The Times.
“Ken has been treated appallingly after his many years of service,...
In January, Bruce announced he would leave the corporation after 45 years to host a show on commercial rival, Greatest Hits Radio.
The veteran presenter, 72, has been on the BBC station since 1984, but told listeners in January: “I’ve done everything it is possible to do at Radio 2.”
In February, he then told his Twitter followers that, while he had intended to fulfil his contract to the end of March, the corporation had decided “it wants me to leave earlier” and his last show will be Friday 3 March.
The decision has been taken to stifle Bruce’s self-promotion ahead of him joining the Bauer-owned station from 3 April, according to sources who spoke to The Times.
“Ken has been treated appallingly after his many years of service,...
- 3/1/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Scott Mills has revealed that he had to cancel a holiday after being locked in his electric car for five hours.
The BBC Radio 2 DJ shared the unfortunate anecdote with listeners during Monday’s (27 February) instalment of his radio show.
Mills had set off on Friday, with his fiancé, Sam Vaughan, intending to spend the weekend together in Amsterdam.
However, a flat car battery meant that Mills and Vaughan were stuck inside his car near the BBC’s Wogan House studios.
“I’ve had quite the weekend,” he said. “I said goodbye to you on Friday. Me and Sam agreed to head to the airport in my electric car at 4pm. Flight is at 8pm.
“Get in the car. Car doesn’t start. In fact, nothing works. I go to get out of the car. I can’t get out. Sam tries his door. Nothing. Also cannot leave the car.
The BBC Radio 2 DJ shared the unfortunate anecdote with listeners during Monday’s (27 February) instalment of his radio show.
Mills had set off on Friday, with his fiancé, Sam Vaughan, intending to spend the weekend together in Amsterdam.
However, a flat car battery meant that Mills and Vaughan were stuck inside his car near the BBC’s Wogan House studios.
“I’ve had quite the weekend,” he said. “I said goodbye to you on Friday. Me and Sam agreed to head to the airport in my electric car at 4pm. Flight is at 8pm.
“Get in the car. Car doesn’t start. In fact, nothing works. I go to get out of the car. I can’t get out. Sam tries his door. Nothing. Also cannot leave the car.
- 2/28/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
The BBC has edited a Live Lounge performance from Sabrina Carpenter after the singer made what appeared to be a reference to a porn trope.
Carpenter appeared on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge last week. The former Disney Channel star sang her hit song “Nonsense”.
A recording of the performance was uploaded to the broadcaster’s YouTube channel, including Carpenter’s original riff at the end of the track.
“How quickly can you take your clothes off, pop quiz. I’m American, I am not British so BBC, it stands for something different,” she sings. “This live lounge is so lit because I’m in it, innit.”
As noticed by Deadline, the BBC has since removed this version of the video and replaced it with another clip, in which the outro has been cut out.
While the acronym BBC in the UK is commonly associated with the British Broadcasting Corporation,...
Carpenter appeared on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge last week. The former Disney Channel star sang her hit song “Nonsense”.
A recording of the performance was uploaded to the broadcaster’s YouTube channel, including Carpenter’s original riff at the end of the track.
“How quickly can you take your clothes off, pop quiz. I’m American, I am not British so BBC, it stands for something different,” she sings. “This live lounge is so lit because I’m in it, innit.”
As noticed by Deadline, the BBC has since removed this version of the video and replaced it with another clip, in which the outro has been cut out.
While the acronym BBC in the UK is commonly associated with the British Broadcasting Corporation,...
- 2/28/2023
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - Music
Paul O’Grady has expressed his “disappointment” with BBC Radio 2, saying “it’s not what it was”.
The broadcaster’s comments come after the news that veteran DJ Ken Bruce was leaving the station after 45 years to go to Greatest Hits Radio.
InJanuary, when Bruce announced his departure, former Radio 2 DJ Vanessa feltz accused the BBC of “ageism”.
Now, O’Grady, who left Radio 2 in 2021 after being asked to share his slot with comedian Rob Beckett, has explained the motivation behind his decision.
“I was disappointed, because I’m a great believer in continuity,” he told Metro.co.uk, adding: “If you go off for 13 weeks and somebody else comes on, the listeners don’t know when you’re back on.”
He continued: “Radio 2 has changed; it’s not what it was. They’re trying to aim for a much younger audience, which doesn’t make sense because you’ve got Radio 1.
The broadcaster’s comments come after the news that veteran DJ Ken Bruce was leaving the station after 45 years to go to Greatest Hits Radio.
InJanuary, when Bruce announced his departure, former Radio 2 DJ Vanessa feltz accused the BBC of “ageism”.
Now, O’Grady, who left Radio 2 in 2021 after being asked to share his slot with comedian Rob Beckett, has explained the motivation behind his decision.
“I was disappointed, because I’m a great believer in continuity,” he told Metro.co.uk, adding: “If you go off for 13 weeks and somebody else comes on, the listeners don’t know when you’re back on.”
He continued: “Radio 2 has changed; it’s not what it was. They’re trying to aim for a much younger audience, which doesn’t make sense because you’ve got Radio 1.
- 2/28/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
News that Stephen King’s classic It is getting a prequel series on HBO Max has been met with a hilarious reaction from fans of a very different show.
Pennywise – the terrifying clown most recently portrayed in two films by Bill Skarsgard – is set to return to screens in a prequel series on HBO Max.
Welcome To Derry is based on King’s 1986 novel It and will be directed by Andy Muschietti who was behind 2017’s It and 2019’s It: Chapter Two.
The series is set in Derry, which King has called “Maine’s most haunted city”.
Its title, however, has attracted attention from fans of another Derry-set show: Derry Girls.
Fans were dismayed when Lisa McGee’s hit Channel 4 comedy Derry Girls came to an end with its critically acclaimed third season in 2022.
Instead of following the story of a horrifying clown in Maine, Derry Girls takes place in Derry,...
Pennywise – the terrifying clown most recently portrayed in two films by Bill Skarsgard – is set to return to screens in a prequel series on HBO Max.
Welcome To Derry is based on King’s 1986 novel It and will be directed by Andy Muschietti who was behind 2017’s It and 2019’s It: Chapter Two.
The series is set in Derry, which King has called “Maine’s most haunted city”.
Its title, however, has attracted attention from fans of another Derry-set show: Derry Girls.
Fans were dismayed when Lisa McGee’s hit Channel 4 comedy Derry Girls came to an end with its critically acclaimed third season in 2022.
Instead of following the story of a horrifying clown in Maine, Derry Girls takes place in Derry,...
- 2/27/2023
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
Vernon Kay has spoken out about his excitement ahead of taking over Ken Bruce’s morning slot on Radio 2.
Bruce, who has hosted on BBC radio for 45 years, announced his departure from the network in January.
After much speculation, Kay was revealed as Bruce’s replacement last week.
As a regular cover host on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, Kay featured on Monday’s edition (27 February) of the programme to discuss his new role.
“My dad is a lorry driver and I said this when I joined Radio 2 and started standing in for Steve Wright, so we've always had Radio 2 on in the background,” he told Ball.
"It is part of us, it is in our DNA – Ken Bruce is mid-mornings,” Kay continued. “You don't think of any other DJ when you think of that slot.
“Whatever channel you choose to listen to, whoever is on mid-mornings, it's the Ken Bruce slot.
Bruce, who has hosted on BBC radio for 45 years, announced his departure from the network in January.
After much speculation, Kay was revealed as Bruce’s replacement last week.
As a regular cover host on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, Kay featured on Monday’s edition (27 February) of the programme to discuss his new role.
“My dad is a lorry driver and I said this when I joined Radio 2 and started standing in for Steve Wright, so we've always had Radio 2 on in the background,” he told Ball.
"It is part of us, it is in our DNA – Ken Bruce is mid-mornings,” Kay continued. “You don't think of any other DJ when you think of that slot.
“Whatever channel you choose to listen to, whoever is on mid-mornings, it's the Ken Bruce slot.
- 2/27/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Haley Lu Richardson has drawn praise on the internet after expressing her down-to-earth desire to be on Love Island.
The actor, who came to the attention of many during the second season of The White Lotus last year, was one of many stars at the SAG Awards on Sunday evening (26 February).
In a video posted to TikTok, Vanity Fair asked celebrities on the red carpet what TV show they would join if they had the opportunity.
Many of the answers given by the actors were prestige drama series in contention for awards that evening.
In terms of The White Lotus cast, Theo James suggested Succession, while his on-screen wife Meghann Fahy nodded in agreement. Elsewhere, Will Sharpe suggested the Apple TV Plus thriller series, Severance.
Jamie Lee Curtis name-checked the Bryan Cranston-led programme Your Honor, while other popular series mentioned included The Crown, House of the Dragon, The Bear,...
The actor, who came to the attention of many during the second season of The White Lotus last year, was one of many stars at the SAG Awards on Sunday evening (26 February).
In a video posted to TikTok, Vanity Fair asked celebrities on the red carpet what TV show they would join if they had the opportunity.
Many of the answers given by the actors were prestige drama series in contention for awards that evening.
In terms of The White Lotus cast, Theo James suggested Succession, while his on-screen wife Meghann Fahy nodded in agreement. Elsewhere, Will Sharpe suggested the Apple TV Plus thriller series, Severance.
Jamie Lee Curtis name-checked the Bryan Cranston-led programme Your Honor, while other popular series mentioned included The Crown, House of the Dragon, The Bear,...
- 2/27/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Danny Dyer has discussed his controversial column in Zoo magazine, in which he gave such abhorrent dating advice that he was fired from his role as agony uncle.
In 2010, the former EastEnders star was sacked from the publication – which closed in 2015 – for advising a man who couldn’t get over his ex-girlfriend to “cut his ex’s face, then no one will want her”.
There was uproar over the piece at the time, which was ghost-written by a journalist who Dyer was dictating to over the phone, and it has tarnished Dyer’s reputation.
Speaking in a new interview with The Times Magazine, Dyer said: “People still hate me for that.”
He continued: “The line is a quote from a film I’d done, but the idea I would advise someone to do it repulsed me. It was a joke. I don’t know why the editor or sub-editor thought it Ok to print that.
In 2010, the former EastEnders star was sacked from the publication – which closed in 2015 – for advising a man who couldn’t get over his ex-girlfriend to “cut his ex’s face, then no one will want her”.
There was uproar over the piece at the time, which was ghost-written by a journalist who Dyer was dictating to over the phone, and it has tarnished Dyer’s reputation.
Speaking in a new interview with The Times Magazine, Dyer said: “People still hate me for that.”
He continued: “The line is a quote from a film I’d done, but the idea I would advise someone to do it repulsed me. It was a joke. I don’t know why the editor or sub-editor thought it Ok to print that.
- 2/25/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Van Morrison has stated that he is not at all happy with where he and a number of other musicians have been placed on a list of the Top 200 Singers of All Time.
The 77-year-old musician, who has been heavily criticised in recent years for his anti-lockdown rhetoric, was placed No 37 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list, which was published on New Year’s Day.
Speaking in a new interview with The Times’ Saturday Review, the Irish singer said: “People keep calling me to say, ‘Congratulations, you are No 37 in Rolling Stone’s 200 singers.’ Oh great, thanks very much. Who else is there? Joan Baez, one of the greatest folk singers of all time, is at 189? Solomon Burke [183] and Bobby Bland [163] are in the high hundreds?”
At this point in the interview, Morrison reportedly took off his glasses he was so incensed. “What the f***?” he said. “These people should...
The 77-year-old musician, who has been heavily criticised in recent years for his anti-lockdown rhetoric, was placed No 37 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list, which was published on New Year’s Day.
Speaking in a new interview with The Times’ Saturday Review, the Irish singer said: “People keep calling me to say, ‘Congratulations, you are No 37 in Rolling Stone’s 200 singers.’ Oh great, thanks very much. Who else is there? Joan Baez, one of the greatest folk singers of all time, is at 189? Solomon Burke [183] and Bobby Bland [163] are in the high hundreds?”
At this point in the interview, Morrison reportedly took off his glasses he was so incensed. “What the f***?” he said. “These people should...
- 2/25/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - Music
The host of the BBC’s most popular radio show will make his last appearance this week, saying he has been forced out after 31 years.
Ken Bruce, who presents the country’s most popular show during mid-mornings on Radio 2, will say goodbye to his millions of fans this Friday March 3.
The Scottish veteran of the airwaves had announced his departure from the BBC last month, saying he was off to Bauer’s Greatest Hits Radio – a station for older listeners where he will be joining several ex-bbc presenters.
But Bruce was scheduled to depart the BBC at the end of March. Yesterday, he announced that his exit was coming early:
He wrote on Twitter: “I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. Let’s enjoy the week ahead!
Ken Bruce, who presents the country’s most popular show during mid-mornings on Radio 2, will say goodbye to his millions of fans this Friday March 3.
The Scottish veteran of the airwaves had announced his departure from the BBC last month, saying he was off to Bauer’s Greatest Hits Radio – a station for older listeners where he will be joining several ex-bbc presenters.
But Bruce was scheduled to depart the BBC at the end of March. Yesterday, he announced that his exit was coming early:
He wrote on Twitter: “I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. Let’s enjoy the week ahead!
- 2/25/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Pete Doherty made a rare TV appearance on Channel 4 comedy talk show The Last Leg on Friday night (24 February).
The Libertines frontman, 43, performed The Pogues’ 1985 classic “Dirty Old Town”, changing the one of the lyrics to “brudne stare misto”, which is Ukrainian for “dirty old town”.
At the end of the song, he smiled and shouted “slava Ukraini!”, meaning “glory to Ukraine”.
Friday was the one-year anniversary of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The number of Ukrainian civilians killed in the war with Russia could be as high as 100,000, with both sides suffering tens of thousands of military casualties.
Millions of Ukrainians have either been displaced or left homeless 12 months on since Russian tanks rolled across the border.
During Doherty’s appearance on the show, he also told an anecdote about hosting two Russian artists at his London home.
“When they were in London I put them up,” he said.
The Libertines frontman, 43, performed The Pogues’ 1985 classic “Dirty Old Town”, changing the one of the lyrics to “brudne stare misto”, which is Ukrainian for “dirty old town”.
At the end of the song, he smiled and shouted “slava Ukraini!”, meaning “glory to Ukraine”.
Friday was the one-year anniversary of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The number of Ukrainian civilians killed in the war with Russia could be as high as 100,000, with both sides suffering tens of thousands of military casualties.
Millions of Ukrainians have either been displaced or left homeless 12 months on since Russian tanks rolled across the border.
During Doherty’s appearance on the show, he also told an anecdote about hosting two Russian artists at his London home.
“When they were in London I put them up,” he said.
- 2/25/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - Music
Jeremy Clarkson has been shown apologising to Oxfordshire villagers for calling them morons in an episode of Clarkson’s Farm season two.
In episode three of the new season, which arrived on Amazon Prime Video earlier this month, Clarkson arranges a Q&a for disgruntled locals in the village of Chadlington, West Yorkshire, who are unhappy with the impact of his farm and farm shop on the area of outstanding natural beauty.
“The lady from the parish council says those that are angry, are really angry,” he tells the camera as he drives to the village hall. “Like, really angry.”
He then says that the online Chadlington community board “in essence says that I’m the devil” and that he doesn’t want the villagers to come up his drive “with pitchforks”.
Clarkson says he hopes that the meeting will “calm it down”.
The Grand Tour presenter is then seen nervously arranging crisps,...
In episode three of the new season, which arrived on Amazon Prime Video earlier this month, Clarkson arranges a Q&a for disgruntled locals in the village of Chadlington, West Yorkshire, who are unhappy with the impact of his farm and farm shop on the area of outstanding natural beauty.
“The lady from the parish council says those that are angry, are really angry,” he tells the camera as he drives to the village hall. “Like, really angry.”
He then says that the online Chadlington community board “in essence says that I’m the devil” and that he doesn’t want the villagers to come up his drive “with pitchforks”.
Clarkson says he hopes that the meeting will “calm it down”.
The Grand Tour presenter is then seen nervously arranging crisps,...
- 2/25/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Jeremy Clarkson has been shown apologising to Oxfordshire villagers for calling them morons in an episode of Clarkson’s Farm season two.
In episode three of the new season, which arrived on Amazon Prime Video earlier this month, Clarkson arranges a Q&a for disgruntled locals in the village of Chadlington, West Yorkshire, who are unhappy with the impact of his farm and farm shop on the area of outstanding natural beauty.
“The lady from the parish council says those that are angry, are really angry,” he tells the camera as he drives to the village hall. “Like, really angry.”
He then says that the online Chadlington community board “in essence says that I’m the devil” and that he doesn’t want the villagers to come up his drive “with pitchforks”.
Clarkson says he hopes that the meeting will “calm it down”.
The Grand Tour presenter is then seen nervously arranging crisps,...
In episode three of the new season, which arrived on Amazon Prime Video earlier this month, Clarkson arranges a Q&a for disgruntled locals in the village of Chadlington, West Yorkshire, who are unhappy with the impact of his farm and farm shop on the area of outstanding natural beauty.
“The lady from the parish council says those that are angry, are really angry,” he tells the camera as he drives to the village hall. “Like, really angry.”
He then says that the online Chadlington community board “in essence says that I’m the devil” and that he doesn’t want the villagers to come up his drive “with pitchforks”.
Clarkson says he hopes that the meeting will “calm it down”.
The Grand Tour presenter is then seen nervously arranging crisps,...
- 2/25/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Shakira has hit out at her ex Gerard Piqué in her new song “Tdg”, telling him: “You’re no longer welcome.”
The Colombian star’s track is believed to be targeting the former Barcelona footballer and his girlfriend Clara Chia, with Shakira singing: “Seeing you with the new one hurt me.”
She also sings: “What we lived I forgot. And that is what has offended you. And life has got even better for me. You are no longer welcome here.
“I saw what your girlfriend threw at me. That doesn’t even make me angry, I laugh, I laugh.”
“Tdg” sees Shakira collaborate with Karol G, who broke up with rapper Anuel AA two years ago. The track is also perceived to be about that split.
Shakira, who has two children with Piqué, announced that their relationship had ended after 11 years in June 2022. There were rumours that Piqué had been unfaithful.
The Colombian star’s track is believed to be targeting the former Barcelona footballer and his girlfriend Clara Chia, with Shakira singing: “Seeing you with the new one hurt me.”
She also sings: “What we lived I forgot. And that is what has offended you. And life has got even better for me. You are no longer welcome here.
“I saw what your girlfriend threw at me. That doesn’t even make me angry, I laugh, I laugh.”
“Tdg” sees Shakira collaborate with Karol G, who broke up with rapper Anuel AA two years ago. The track is also perceived to be about that split.
Shakira, who has two children with Piqué, announced that their relationship had ended after 11 years in June 2022. There were rumours that Piqué had been unfaithful.
- 2/25/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - Music
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