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Chelsea Flower Show: Gnomes designed by Cate Blanchett and Brian May up for auction after ban lifted

Chelsea Flower Show: Gnomes designed by Cate Blanchett and Brian May up for auction after ban lifted

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Garden gnomes decorated by Cate Blanchett and Sir Brian May are set to make their debut at the Chelsea Flower Show. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has lifted its long-standing ban on the quirky ornaments for only the second time in the event’s history, allowing them to join the blooms. The unique gnomes, personalised by figures such as Alan Titchmarsh, Dame Mary Berry, Tom Allen, Dame Joanna Lumley, and Bill Bailey, will be available for the public to bid on. An online auction runs from Friday until Sunday 24 May. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the RHS’s Campaign For School Gardening. The initiative provides schoolchildren with access to gardening, fostering learning through plant cultivation, developing practical skills, building confidence, and enhancing their environmental …

Cate Blanchett leads star studded new season at the National Theatre

Cate Blanchett leads star studded new season at the National Theatre

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Tickets to see Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett in a new National Theatre production will go on sale this May, the venue has announced. The acclaimed Australian actress, 56, a two-time Oscar winner for her roles in The Aviator and Blue Jasmine, is set to star in the world premiere of Benedict Andrews’ Electra/Persona. She will be joined on stage by Hedda’s Nina Hoss and Black Doves star Ella Lily Hyland. The National Theatre confirmed on Tuesday that Electra/Persona will run from August 19 until October 10, with tickets going on sale on Thursday, May 21. Alongside Blanchett’s return, the theatre also announced that tickets for several other significant productions, including Catarina And The Beauty Of Killing Fascists, Some Woman, Cloud 9, and The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice, will be released on the same day. Further casting details for …

Cate Blanchett to star as Martha Stewart in upcoming biopic “Good Thing”

Cate Blanchett to star as Martha Stewart in upcoming biopic “Good Thing”

Published by Sam Flores

Cate Blanchett is set to play Martha Stewart in an upcoming biopic about the lifestyle mogul’s illustrious career, Variety first reported. During a red carpet interview at the New York gala screening of “Brunello: The Gracious Visionary,” Stewart told the outlet that she was “hearing rumors” that a biopic was in the works with Blanchett starring in the lead role. Stewart said the project’s working title is “Good Thing,” which refers to her famous catchphrase, “It’s a good thing.” This isn’t the first time Stewart has received the big screen treatment. She was the subject of a 2024 Netflix documentary, fittingly called “Martha,” which Stewart herself wasn’t entirely a big fan of. In an interview with The New York Times, Stewart allegedly spent “roughly 30 almost uninterrupted minutes” sharing her “sharp critique,” specifically taking issue with the “lousy” choice of music, the “ugliest” camera angles, the lack of mention about her grandchildren and the unnecessary emphasis on her prison sentence. “It was not that important,” she said of her 2004 trial for acting on insider …

Zendaya ‘Borrowed’ Armani Gown From Cate Blanchett For Rome Premiere

Zendaya ‘Borrowed’ Armani Gown From Cate Blanchett For Rome Premiere

Published by Daniella Wilson

Zendaya’s method dressing streak for The Drama press tour has taken another chic turn. The Emmy Award-winning actress stepped out at the A24 film’s Rome premiere in a “borrowed” dress by Giorgio Armani Privé that was made for Cate Blanchett and most recently worn by the Oscar winner in another Italian city at the Venice Film Festival opening night ceremony in August 2025. But doubling down on the whole “borrowed” trend, Blanchett had also worn it before. A longtime muse of Giorgio Armani, Blanchett previously wore the Armani Privé look at the SAG Awards in 2022. She’s long been known to re-wear looks from her personal archive as a way to promote sustainability, eco-conscious moves made arm-in-arm with longtime stylist Elizabeth Stewart. Cate Blanchett and Zendaya (with Christian Louboutin shoes) Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images; Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images As for the gown, the custom Giorgio Armani Privé black silk architectural column gown features a plunging neckline of onyx stones. As for the “borrowed” part, Zendaya stars opposite Robert Pattinson in The Drama, a film about a …

Cate Blanchett showcases incredibly toned arms on glamorous night out

Cate Blanchett showcases incredibly toned arms on glamorous night out

Published by Daniella Wilson

Cate Blanchett stole the show as she stepped out in London for a glittering evening celebrating the very best of British theatre, with the Oscar-winning actress showcasing incredibly toned arms in a striking strapless ensemble. The Tar star attended The Standard Theatre Awards 2025 Winners Dinner, held at the iconic Claridge’s Hotel on Sunday March 22, 2026 where the industry’s brightest talents gathered to honour the standout performances and productions from the past year.  © Dave Benett/Getty ImagesCate at The Standard Theatre Awards 2025 Winners Dinner Effortlessly elegant, Cate opted for a sculptural, dark velvet strapless gown that accentuated her statuesque frame and highlighted her sculpted shoulders and arms – a look that perfectly balanced understated glamour with modern sophistication. Wearing her blonde bob in soft, tousled waves and keeping her makeup fresh and luminous, her minimal jewellery allowed the dramatic silhouette of her gown to take centre stage. © Dave Benett/Getty ImagesCate with fellow winners Stephen Fry, Hayley Atwell, Ava Pickett, James Graham, Gracie Oddie-James and Rachel Zegler The prestigious dinner, hosted by The …

Rachel Zegler, Cate Blanchett Nominated

Rachel Zegler, Cate Blanchett Nominated

Published by Daniella Wilson

Rachel Zegler, Bryan Cranston, Tom Hiddleston and Cate Blanchett are among the Hollywood stars to have scored Olivier Award nominations. The U.K. equivalent of the Tony Awards, celebrating the best and brightest talent leading the country’s colorful theater scene, will crown its winners at a ceremony on April 12, 2026, broadcast by the BBC and hosted by The Traitors and Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed. Snow White actress Zegler was recognized for her viral turn in Jamie Lloyd’s Evita, playing Argentinian first lady Eva Perón. She stirred the city by performing live to passersby on the London Palladium balcony every night. Blanchett has scored an Olivier Award nod for The Seagull, and Rosamund Pike is also nominated in the best actress category for Inter Alia. Elsewhere, Breaking Bad‘s Cranston is nominated in the best actor category for All My Sons, alongside Sean Hayes for Good Night, Oscar, and Hiddleston for an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, which is soon set to hit Broadway. London’s favorite bear — or rather, the actors behind him — Paddington, is …

Cate Blanchett to headline National Theatre’s ambitious 2026 line-up

Cate Blanchett to headline National Theatre’s ambitious 2026 line-up

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett is set to headline a stellar line-up of acclaimed actresses gracing the National Theatre stage in 2026, as the London institution unveils its ambitious new programme. Blanchett, who earned Academy Awards for her performances in The Aviator and Blue Jasmine, will star alongside Nina Hoss and Ella Lily Hyland in Benedict Andrews’ new production Electra / Persona this August. This innovative theatrical event will fuse Sophocles’ ancient myth Electra with Ingmar Bergman’s celebrated 1966 film Persona, bridging more than two millennia. The upcoming season also marks the National Theatre debut of Killing Eve star Sandra Oh, who will appear with Paul Chahidi and Abigail Cruttenden in a refreshed adaptation of Moliere’s social satire The Misanthrope from June, reimagining the central character, Alceste, as a woman. Black Panther actress Letitia Wright joins Aliyah Odoffin, Wilf Scolding, Ashley …

Actress Cate Blanchett will star in How to Train a Dragon 2 as Viking warrior Valka

Actress Cate Blanchett will star in How to Train a Dragon 2 as Viking warrior Valka

Published by Sam Flores

Cate Blanchett has signed up for How to Train Your Dragon 2, making the transition from the franchise’s animated movies to the live-action films. The 56-year-old actress will reprise her role as Viking warrior Valka, whom she voiced in the original animated DreamWorks trilogy, for Universal Pictures’ live-action follow-up film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Several other stars have also signed up for the sequel, including Gerard Butler, Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James and Harry Trevaldwyn. Dean DeBlois will return to write, direct and executive produce the movie, after adapting the first live-action film, which is based on the book series by Cressida Cowell, for the big screen last year. The second movie will feature further adventures for Thames’ character Hiccup, who is Valka’s son. Valka’s husband, Viking leader Stoick the Vast, is voiced by Butler in both the animated and live-action movies. Marc Platt is to produce How to Train Your Dragon 2 alongside Adam Siegel, and the motion picture is due to be released on June 11, 2027. …