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The Fortune cast | Who stars alongside Eleanor Tomlinson?

The Fortune cast | Who stars alongside Eleanor Tomlinson?

Published by Daniella Wilson

It’s time for a brand new psychological thriller to land on 5 and as is usually the case, it’s a cast stacked full of familiar faces in The Fortune. The new four-part drama comes from The Inheritance writer Aschlin Ditta and features the likes of Poldark favourite Eleanor Tomlinson, Harry Potter’s Matthew Lewis and All Creatures Great and Small star Callum Woodhouse. Chatting exclusively to Radio Times about her leading role in the series, Tomlinson revealed: “I don’t think I’ve played anyone like her before, no. I think that’s what appealed. I think Amanda is constantly just trying to figure out what the hell is going on. She just really cares about her family.” She added: “Every time she tries to get answers, there’s that immense frustration. I think there’s a lot of sadness in her, but there’s also just this love of her family and she just wants answers.” But who else stars in the series? Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of 5’s The Fortune. The Fortune cast: …

BBC stars send love to Scott Mills’ husband in first post since DJ’s firing

BBC stars send love to Scott Mills’ husband in first post since DJ’s firing

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 BBC stars, including Zoe Ball, Sara Cox and Rylan, have sent supportive messages to Scott Mills’ husband on the couple’s second wedding anniversary, months after his BBC firing. In March 2026, Mills’ contract with the corporation was terminated following allegations about his personal conduct, bringing his three-decade career with the BBC to a sudden end. Now, his famous friends are inadvertently posting support for Mills via an Instagram photo shared by his husband, Sam Vaughan, 37, in his first post since the DJ was fired. Among Mill’s former colleagues to reply were Ball, who wrote: “Love you” with four heart emojis, as well as Rylan and Mills’s BBC Radio 2 breakfast show replacement, Sara Cox, who both shared several heart emojis. Broadcaster “Whispering” Bob Harris added: “Sending much love xx.” Other stars to reply included Natalie Cassidy, Pixie Lott and Rob …

Lanterns cast: Who stars in the new DC series?

Lanterns cast: Who stars in the new DC series?

Published by Daniella Wilson

Lanterns is coming soon to HBO and HBO Max, bringing James Gunn’s rebooted DC Universe to prestige television with a moody, earthbound spin on the Green Lantern mythos. Created by Chris Mundy (Ozark), Damon Lindelof (Watchmen) and comic book writer Tom King, the series pairs veteran intergalactic cop Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) with rookie recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) as they investigate a grisly murder in small-town Nebraska. Showrunner Mundy has described it as “as much of a buddy cop show as a superhero show”, and the supporting line-up reflects that True Detective-adjacent tone, with Kelly Macdonald as the local sheriff, Ulrich Thomsen as classic villain Sinestro and Nathan Fillion reprising his Superman role as Guy Gardner. Ozark star Laura Linney has also joined the cast, although her character is still being kept under wraps. Check out our full guide to the actors and characters appearing in Lanterns, below. Last updated: 1 June 2026 Lanterns season 1 cast list Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan Aaron Pierre as John Stewart Kelly Macdonald as Sheriff Kerry Kane …

New Strictly Come Dancing host caused former star’s elimination after ‘having a word with judges’

New Strictly Come Dancing host caused former star’s elimination after ‘having a word with judges’

Published by Sam Flores

Josh Widdicombe has been announced as one of the three new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing, after having previously competed in one of the Christmas specials while dressed up as a penguin. But it’s not the only history he has with the BBC show, as he (jokingly) stated that he was responsible for getting one celebrity contestant eliminated. In Saturday’s episode of Blankety Blank with Bradley Walsh, Josh took part alongside Sam Campbell, Ria Lina, Dean McCullough, Helen George, and Sam Quek. Guy Levy – BBC Related: Best streaming services UK 2026 – including Disney+, Netflix, iPlayer and Apple TV When Bradley asked the panel if they had previously crossed paths with Josh, Sam said she has a bit of a “love-hate relationship” with him. “The last time we had a proper catch-up was a certain week in Strictly Come Dancing that happened to be my last”, she said. Josh joked that the week he went to see the show in 2024 just didn’t happen to be her last – it was her last because …

Niall Horan recalls his final encounter with Liam Payne before One Direction star’s death

Niall Horan recalls his final encounter with Liam Payne before One Direction star’s death

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Niall Horan has said he was in denial when he heard the news of Liam Payne’s death. Payne died in October 2024 after falling from a third-story hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was 31 years old. In a new interview with The Times, Horan, 32, said he was with his One Direction bandmate in Argentina just weeks before his death. “I’m glad of that, it means my last memory of him was happy,” he said. Payne had flown in to Argentina to see Horan perform on tour, with a video of the moment – in which Payne is seen happily supporting his former bandmate – circulating online. “It still feels surreal,” continued Horan. “On day one I was, like, ‘Nah, it didn’t happen.’ Our friendship was a bond that was there forever even if we hadn’t seen each other for a …

Alix Earle, Maura Higgins and Ellie Thumann steal the show as stars light up Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway

Alix Earle, Maura Higgins and Ellie Thumann steal the show as stars light up Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway

Published by Daniella Wilson

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show returned to Miami Beach on Saturday, 30 May 2026, bringing together some of the biggest names in fashion, entertainment and social media. Held at the W South Beach, the star-studded runway featured a mix of Sports Illustrated veterans, rising models, reality stars and influencers. Leading the glamour was Alix Earle, who confidently strutted down the runway in a tiny white bikini adorned with navy anchor motifs. The evening also featured appearances from Love Island star Maura Higgins, Real Housewives alum Bethenny Frankel, model Brooks Nader, television personality Stassi Schroeder, and actress and model Molly Sims. © Getty Images Alix Earle Alix Earle commanded attention as she walked the runway in a tiny white bikini featuring navy anchor details. The influencer, who has amassed millions of followers across social platforms, has become one of the most recognizable personalities in the fashion and beauty space, making her appearance one of the night’s most anticipated moments. © Getty Images Maura Higgins Love Island favorite Maura Higgins brought her trademark confidence to the …

Astronomers observe six red dwarf stars ‘eating’ Earth-like planets

Astronomers observe six red dwarf stars ‘eating’ Earth-like planets

Published by Jenni Sidey

A young red dwarf can look calm from a distance. But buried in its light may be the chemical remains of a wrecked world. That is the picture emerging from a new analysis of stars in open clusters, where astronomers found some of the clearest evidence yet that certain young stars may swallow nearby rocky planets. The clue is lithium, a fragile element that should vanish early in these small stars, yet in a handful of cases is still sitting in plain view. The stars in question are red dwarfs, the smallest and coolest stars in the universe, and by far the most common. They are dim compared with the Sun, but their interiors run hot enough to destroy lithium soon after they form. That makes any later detection of lithium stand out sharply. “We found that a few of the red dwarf stars we studied contained lithium, a chemical element that should not be there,” lead author Professor Robin Jeffries of Keele University said. “Therefore even a small amount of lithium stands out clearly …

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder cast | Who stars in season 2?

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder cast | Who stars in season 2?

Published by Daniella Wilson

BBC mystery drama A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, adapted from Holly Jackson’s bestselling YA novel series of the same name, returns for a second season – as Pip finds herself pulled into another dangerous mystery. After solving the Andie Bell case, she launches a podcast detailing her true crime exploits. But it’s not long before Pip’s sleuthing skills are needed once again when a new case emerges. And while Pip can’t resist a mystery, the emotion of another challenging case begins to take its toll. “I think she’s a bit checked out [by the end],” said Myers. “I don’t want to spoil what happens, but she has definitely lost hope in every single person who said they would help her. “She’s had to do everything herself again, and it hasn’t turned out the way she hoped.” A number of familiar faces return alongside Myers as Pip, plus some newcomers who are guaranteed to shake up proceedings. Read all about the cast of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder below. A Good Girl’s Guide to …

Hollywood stars who took on the tax man and won

Hollywood stars who took on the tax man and won

Published by Daniella Wilson

No one enjoys filing their taxes or having a large sum taken from their earnings for someone else to sort the admin. But these celebs will hopefully remind you that it’s worth taking the time to double check your figures, just in case. After all, we can’t all have lawyers ready to fight the tax man on behalf of A-list talent! Read on to find out which celebs found themselves in hot water with HMRC and how they managed to avoid top price or prison time. © Gilbert Flores/Golden Globes 202 Nicolas Cage avoided bankruptcy with a series of well-timed action movies Nicolas Cage When the tax man comes calling, avoiding jail time – and the headlines that come with it – is surely top priority for most stars. Unfortunately, Nicolas Cage had to sacrifice his Las Vegas residence when his house was foreclosed on by a bank in January 2010 after the IRS hit him with a massive tax lien. The star owed $6.2 million in back taxes but avoided bankruptcy with a series …

Alan Cumming stars on this week’s Radio Times

Alan Cumming stars on this week’s Radio Times

Published by Daniella Wilson

Actor, host, provocateur and now Radio Times cover star, Alan Cumming is one of television’s most singular talents. Gareth McLean’s interview with him is every bit as sharp, candid and entertaining as you might expect. Reflecting on the current political climate and the importance of visibility, Cumming tells us: “Art can’t save the world but art can change minds. I wouldn’t do what I do if I didn’t believe that” – a remark that feels resonant as the UK approaches a summer filled with Pride celebrations. The timing is apt, too, with anticipation growing around Tip Toe, the latest drama by Russell T Davies in which Cumming stars. Together, Davies and Cumming represent a tradition of British television that has long been shaped and enriched by LGBTQ+ voices. Indeed, in this week’s issue, Patrick Mulkern speaks to Brian Hodgson, the sound designer who joined the BBC in 1960 and worked on Doctor Who. Hodgson recalls that while old-fashioned attitudes existed, the reality often told a rather different story. “The head of Programme Operations said he …