2 d. ago ‘Allegory for the times we live in’: De Niro and Scorsese reunite for Casino at 30

Director and star of the Vegas-set mafia drama spoke to an audience as part of this year’s Tribeca film festival, looking back at their 1995 hit and its timeless themesFor this year’s Tribeca film festival, the annual New York salute to moviemaking featured a special screening of Casino, the Martin Scorsese-directed drama starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Sharon Stone, timed to its 30th anniversary. But even though the splashy epic premiered in this same city back in November 1995, its themes of power, money, greed and ego are echoing in the modern ethos louder than ever.“You can go back to the ancient Greek tragedies,” said Scorsese, speaking alongside De Niro and moderated by standup comedian W Kamau Bell on stage at the Beacon Theater before the screening. “It’s a basic story of hubris and pride, with the pride taking us all down.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Hollyoaks star says she 'lost it' after being axed before 30th anniversary as she makes major move

The 47-year-old actress left the Channel 4 soap in 2024 after playing the role of Cindy Cunningham for 28 years

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3 d. ago Who won at the British Soap Award 2025? Winners in full as EastEnders dominates

Coronation Street, Emmerdale, EastEnders and Hollyoaks went head-to-head at the star-studded awards bash, hosted by Jane McDonald

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4 d. ago Musk ally hints he lost top NASA job because Trump had ‘axe to grind’

Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump’s former nominee for NASA administrator, has hinted that his ties to Elon Musk may have been the reason his nomination was withdrawn.

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4 d. ago Hollyoaks Freddie Roscoe star breaks silence on exit with parting message to bosses

Hollyoaks favourite Freddie Roscoe's final scenes have aired and fans of the Channel 4 soap have been left heartbroken as Charlie Clapham shares sad announcement

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4 d. ago Hollyoaks Clare and Tom revenge showdown revealed as star returns months after axe

Hollyoaks' Tom Cunningham actor Ellis Hollins told The Mirror all about his return to the Channel 4 soap, and a possible showdown with enemy Clare Devine after years apart

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5 d. ago Bernardine Evaristo scoops Women’s prize outstanding contribution award

One-off £100,000 prize awarded to Girl, Women, Other writer for entire body of work and ‘dedication to uplifting under-represented voices’Bernardine Evaristo is to receive £100,000 after being announced as the winner of the Women’s prize outstanding contribution award, a one-off prize to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Women’s prize for fiction.The author of Girl, Woman, Other and Mr Loverman has been rewarded for her entire body of work, as well as her “transformative impact on literature and her unwavering dedication to uplifting under-represented voices across the cultural landscape”. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Hollyoaks star 'signs up to Celebrity Race Across the World' alongside huge EastEnders actress

It's set to be a huge series of Celebrity Race Across the World as a Hollyoaks and Derry Girls star is the latest celeb to join the line-up, according to reports

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6 d. ago Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien responds to Hollyoaks' Jorgie Porter after sporting same dress at British Soap Awards

The two soap stars have adressed them turning up to the British Soap Awards in the same dress after they caught fans' attention

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1 week ago Hollyoaks star 'ties the knot with businessman fiancé she met on aeroplane'

The actress, who is best known for her role as Katja on the long-running soap, went public with her relationship six years ago

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1 week ago Spice Girls' former manager Simon Fuller 'reveals huge plans for the girl group's reunion'

The Pop Idol creator, 65, is said to be hoping to mark the 30th anniversary of their debut hit Wannabe.

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1 week ago Spice Girls' record sales hit £600K as potential 30th anniversary tour looms

The girl group are rumoured to be embarking on a world-wide reunion tour next year.

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1 week ago Dumfries Specsavers celebrates 30th anniversary with £380,000 investment

The opticians is expanding its offering with its first ever standalone audiology unit next to its existing shop on the High Street.

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1 week ago Paul Danan's tragic final days in 'secluded dry house' before fatal drugs cocktail

Former Hollyoaks actor and Celebrity Love Island star Paul Danan died in January at the age of 46 after taking a lethal mix of heroin and cocaine, an inquest has heard

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1 week ago Tragic TV star Paul Danan was 'found dead by partner on sofa with TV still on' after taking cocktail of drugs including cocaine and heroin

The actor, 46, who played bad boy Sol Patrick from 1997 to 2001 on the Channel 4 soap, died from a cocktail of drugs including cocaine and heroin.

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1 week ago Hollyoaks star Paul Danan found dead on sofa with TV still on, tragic inquest reveals

Hollyoaks actor and reality TV star Paul Danan’s death at his Bristol home after taking a cocktail of drugs including cocaine and heroin was misadventure, a coroner has concluded

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1 week ago Paul Danan: Tragic Hollyoaks star was found unresponsive sitting on sofa with TV still on, inquest hears

Paul Danan died of misadventure after taking a cocktail of drugs, coroner rules

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1 week ago Tragic TV star Paul Danan's death was 'misadventure', coroner rules after troubled actor took cocktail of drugs including cocaine and heroin

The actor, 46, who played bad boy Sol Patrick from 1997 to 2001 on the Channel 4 soap, died from a cocktail of drugs including cocaine and heroin.

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1 week ago Paul Danan: Coroner delivers ruling in inquest into Hollyoaks actor’s death

The Hollyoaks actor and reality TV star was found unresponsive at his home

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1 week ago Paul Danan died by misadventure after taking cocktail of drugs, coroner rules

Hollyoaks actor and reality TV star Paul Danan's death at his Bristol home after taking a cocktail of drugs including cocaine and heroin was misadventure, a coroner concluded on Wednesday.

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