Oppenheimer was without a doubt one of the biggest movies of 2023, and that was thanks in large part to its incredibly star-studded (and very wealthy) cast.
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Tobias Menzies is a key player in the Outlander world for his portrayal of Frank Randall. However with the actor also doubling as Black Jack Randall through the stones, fans love to hate him.
Aside from his role in the Starz hit drama, which is based on Diana Gabaldon's book franchise, the English actor also plays the role of Prince Philip in the third and fourth seasons of Netflix's The Crown.
He is also known for being part of other major shows including Game of Thrones, Made in Oslo and his recent appearance in 2024 television thriller series Manhunt. Before any of this, the 50-year-old had appeared in BBC's Casualty.
Following on from a one-off appearance in Midsomer Murders as Jack Dorset in 2000, the Express reports the actor had an 11-episode story arc in the medical drama surrounding Holby City.
Aged only 24 at the time, he of course looked remarkably different in his role on the BBC soap as Frank Gallagher in 1998.
His portrayal, ironically also cast as Frank in Casualty, saw him portray the son of clinical director Max Gallagher who had a heroin addiction and kept causing problems for his dad.
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Among knicking jewellery from his mum and lying his way into A&E to get his hands on medications, Max's patience with his son Frank was wearing thin.
However in dramatic scenes, Frank was saved on the operating table by his dad after he had been stabbed in the chest for protecting a vulnerable woman. He decided to turn his life around, and became a drug counsellor.
His exit storyline was equally as tense, following an argument with dealers that became heated with threats towards him outside a drug centre he had
Oppenheimer was without a doubt one of the biggest movies of 2023, and that was thanks in large part to its incredibly star-studded (and very wealthy) cast.
Towie star Jordan Brook is loved-up with Geordie Shore star Sophie Kasaei, 34, and in a new chat with OK!, celebrated the fact they're "nearly at a year of Soph being an Essex girl!". The 29-year-old reality star is currently supporting his stunning girlfriend after the death of her nan as the pair continue to film their hit reality shows.They're splitting their time between Newcastle and Essex - but Jordan says he "stuck out like a sore thumb" while filming in the iconic Geordie Shore house. After confirming their romance and spending Christmas together, Jordan opens up to OK! about the couple's future plans and why they're a match made in reality TV heaven...
Since being adapted for the small screen from Diana Gabaldon's book series, Outlander has become one of the world's most renowned TV shows. However, things could have been very different had earlier plans been executed.
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Outlander will unfortunately be coming to an end with the show’s upcoming eighth season on Starz.
For long-time fans, the cast of Dallas holds a special place in TV history.The iconic nighttime soap, which aired on CBS from 1978 to 1991, not only won four Emmys but also revolutionised television storytelling with its legendary cliffhangers. One of the most iconic moments in television history occurred on March 21, 1980, when the character JR Ewing, portrayed by the late Larry Hagman, was shot twice by an unseen assailant.The mystery of "Who shot JR?" captivated millions of viewers, and when the answer was finally revealed on November 21 of the same year, it became one of the most-watched television episodes of all time.
Fat Friends star Richard Ridings is almost unrecognisable in his latest TV role, almost 20 years after the hit show aired on ITV.The actor is best known for playing Alan Ashburn in the TV series about a slimming club.The show first aired in 2000 and also featured the likes of Gaynor Faye and Gavin & Stacey stars Ruth Jones, James Corden, Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman. It wrapped in 2005 but today, Richard looks very different with his new bald look and more casual attire. But there's one thing that everybody will probably recognise about him, and that's his voice.
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Taylor Dayne is saying goodbye to her Los Angeles home, located in Valley Village, a decade after owning the property.Per Robb Report, Dayne is asking for nearly two and a half times more than what she purchased the home for. The outlet reported Dayne paid $1 million for the home in 2013, and she is now asking just under $2.5 million.Taylor’s home, located in the San Fernando Valley, has five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms and is 3,864 square feet.
Ninja Tune CEO Adrian Kemp has stepped away from his role pending an internal investigation into allegations against him.The London-based independent record label, founded by Matt Black and Jonathan More, is currently home to acts such as Young Fathers, Black Country, New Road, Kae Tempest and Bonobo.In a statement sent to staff (via Resident Advisor), Ninja Tune confirmed that Kemp would be taking a “step back” while an “independent third-party HR” company investigated the claims.He’ll temporarily depart the CEO role to not “prejudice this investigation in any way”, a letter from his solicitors read (via Mixmag).The details of the allegations are not known currently, but the document stated that Kemp “vehemently denies” the claims.Samantha Sissons, Ninja Tune’s Head Of Marketing, will step up to his role alongside the label’s Head Of Marketing Operations, Tess Kendall.“The outcome of the investigation will be made available upon completion subject to any legal barriers,” according to the statement to staff. “Adrian will continue to work in support of Sam and Tess but with a lower profile.”Kemp has worked at Ninja Tune for over 20 years and became CEO in 2017, per Companies House.Founded in 1990, Ninja Tune is one of dance music’s most successful independent labels.
Britain's Got Talent star Jonathan Antoine is hardly recognisable more than a decade after enchanting the judges with his stunning performance. Jonathan, who was only 17 when he appeared on the 2012 show with his singing partner Charlotte Jaconelli, has gone through a notable transformation.The singer duo wowed everyone and made it to the finals, finishing second place to Ashleigh and Pudsey. After BGT, they were offered a smashing £1m record deal with Simon Cowell's Syco label.
So many stars attended the 55th Annual NAACP Awards on Saturday evening (March 16) at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles.
Six years after making it all the way to The X Factor final, where she lost to eventual champion Dalton Harris, singer Scarlett Lee thought she'd give American Idol a try - and she's been successful so far. But the singer, 26, looked unrecognisable from her X Factor days as she joined Dermot O'Leary on the This Morning sofa on Friday to discuss her recent success across the pond.
Jon Burlingame FX’s acclaimed miniseries “Shōgun,” now nearing its halfway point, sports a score quite unlike Maurice Jarre’s music for the 1980 original adaptation. While utilizing authentic Japanese instruments, the music takes a very modern approach that applies today’s technology and advanced sonic manipulation in ways that were impossible four decades ago.