Equity Says It Wants Self-Tape Rules In New UK Film & TV Deals Amid Concerns Over Fake Auditions

Manchester Airport has announced the launch of a direct route to Shanghai, the first service to operate to the Chinese city from the north. Juneyao Air has chosen Manchester as its first destination in the UK in a move that’s been hailed as “fantastic news” by regional leaders.

Netflix have confirmed the release date for a new thriller series starring British actor Benedict Cumberbatch.

Great British Menu star and TV presenter Andi Oliver admitted she "wanted to die" following the tragic death of her brother. Her brother, Sean, died in 1990 at the age of just 27 of sickle cell anaemia.The chef – whose daughter is fellow TV presenter Miquita Oliver – has been open about a "nervous breakdown" she had following the loss of her sibling, after battling an eating disorder. Speaking to Saga magazine about the period of time in 2023, Andi said: "I was dangerously ill, sitting in the dark, crying, wanting to die, not being able to stop myself eating.

Less than a month before Jonathan Majors is set to be sentenced in his domestic violence trial, the much-accused former Marvel actor has today been sued for defamation by his ex-girlfriend.

Jane Tranter, the co-founder of Doctor Who and His Dark Materials producer Bad Wolf, has called on the UK government to update British television tax credits to promote domestic investment.

BritBox International has its new leader following BBC Studios‘ takeover of the streamer.

Alex Edelman’s upcoming comedy special, “Alex Edelman: Just for Us.” The special, which was recorded live at the Hudson Theatre in New York, will debut on HBO and be available to stream on Max April 6 at 10 p.m. ET/ PT. “Just for Us,” chronicles Edelman’s life as a Jewish man living on the east coast and revolves around how he once attended a meeting of White Nationalists after receiving antisemitic threats online.

It was meant to be a wholesome image to celebrate Mother’s Day in the UK, but a photo of Kate Middleton and her children has ended in controversy for the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Princess Catherine (aka Kate Middleton) is speaking out for the first time amid concerns about her health.

Michaela Zee “Harry Potter” actor Miriam Margolyes is concerned about adult fans of the beloved franchise. “They should be over that by now,” Margolyes said in a recent interview with New Zealand’s 1News. “You know, I mean, it was 25 years ago, and it’s for children.

Cat Deeley was all smiles ahead of her major UK television return as the 47 year old was photographed at Fox Studios in New York, as she headed for a meeting. The TV presenter presumably visited the network's offices to talk about all things So You Think You Can Dance, the US reality show she has hosted since 2006.

Alex Ritman Astral Projection, the production company set up by Oscar winner Rachel Weisz and British executive producer Polly Stokes (“American Honey,” “Wild Rose”) has signed a new first-look and development deal with Fremantle. The three-year deal will see Fremantle become the primary home for all TV and film projects for Astral Projection, which co-produced “Dead Ringers,” Amazon’s six-part psychological thriller in which Weisz played both lead roles in a gender-swapped reimagining of the 1988 David Cronenberg film. Stokes, a former creative executive at Film4, and Weisz have a long-standing relationship and are building a slate of projects with Rebecca Servadio as Astral’s literary consultant.

Kate Middleton is keeping calm and carrying on with her post-surgery recovery without any well wishes from Prince Harry. Royal expert Christopher Andersonclaims the ailing Princess of Wales, whounderwent planned abdominal surgeryin January, and her estranged brother-in-law have not spoken despite conspiracy theoriessurrounding Kate’s health.

The UK Casting Directors Association (CDA) has issued a full-throated condemnation of agents misleading clients with fake self-tape audition invites.

British reality star Chloe Sims has just debuted a brand new look on Instagram, as she showed off her new jawline.The 42 year old ex-The Only Way Is Essex star, who is well-known for being open about her love for cosmetic surgery, has had a non-surgical face lift. She took to Instagram to share a snap of herself, alongside a couple of extra photos where she checked out her new jawline as her surgeon smiled alongside her. Captioning the post, she wrote: "Embracing a new era of beauty with @drbusso expertise – hello #Bussolift! Non-surgical threads for a refreshed, natural glow.

EXCLUSIVE: International Artists Management (IAM) has been removed from the UK’s respected agency professional body after Deadline revealed it sent a client misrepresented self-tape audition invites.

EXCLUSIVE: International Artists Management (IAM), the London agency that reps stars including Billy Zane and Gary Dourdan, has admitted sending a client misrepresented invites for self-tape auditions in an attempt to secure him work. 

In the world of celebrity, there's often romance between famous faces but, often, the world of football or music artistry collides with the reality TV industry. After news emerged that Lionel Richie's son, Miles, has been 'texting and sexting' former TOWIE star, Chloe Sims, OK! has taken a look at some of the celebrity romances over the years, involving TV stars and other icons. From Kate Wright and Rio Ferdinand to Jesy Nelson and Chris Hughes, here are some of our top picks...

A Royal expert has suggested that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could potentially make a permanent return to the UK and the Royal Family.

EXCLUSIVE: Mad Dog 2020 Casting, a 25-year-old British agency that supplies background actors to major productions, is facing legal action after failing to pay scores of clients.