Iron Man Auditions - 8 Stars in the Running to Play the Marvel Hero Before Robert Downey Jr. (1 Actor was Offered the Role and was 'Not Interested')

GB News viewers noticed a significant change as veteran broadcaster Eamonn Holmes was notably absent from the morning line-up. The seasoned 64-year-old host typically helms the GB News Breakfast Show with co-presenter Isabel Webster from Monday to Wednesday, but his seat was empty on Monday (August 19).

Ally McCoist insists there is a lack of leadership at Ibrox as he aimed a thinly-veiled swipe at former chief executive James Bisgrove and said the gaps in the stands of their temporary Hampden home is “not where Rangers should be”.

More than one million parents are set to miss out on weekly payments of £25.60 if they do not update their Child Benefit calm before the end of this month. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued more than 1.4 million letters to families reminding them that if their teenager is continuing in further education or training, they need to extend their claim before August 31.

The Godfather Part II star John Aprea has died aged 83, with tributes pouring in to the American actor. John was best known for starring as Salvatore Tessio in the Godfather sequel, which is often hailed as one of the greatest films of all time.The 1974 epic crime drama tells the story of how Robert De Niro's Vito Corleone founded the family's business in the early 1900s and how his son Michael (Al Pacino) is protecting his legacy in the 1950s. John died on August 5 of natural causes, with his manager announcing his death, The Hollywood Reporter reports.

BTS’s Suga.The BTS rapper was recently booked by South Korean police for allegedly driving an electronic scooter while inebriated beyond the legal limit. He was eventually charged for violating he Road Traffic Act and is currently under investigation. Following the booking, both Suga and his label Big Hit Music issued separate apology statements.

Asking neighbours for a helping hand is commonplace, but there's a line that shouldn't be crossed.

Naman Ramachandran “Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank,” Amar Kaushik‘s sequel to his 2018 horror-comedy hit “Stree,” is on its way to becoming one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of the year. Produced by Maddock Films and billionaire Mukesh Ambani‘s Jio Studios, the film released on Thursday, Aug. 15, a public holiday in India for Independence Day.

Sue Radford, from the well-known '22 Kids and Counting' series, was overcome with emotion during Sunday's Channel 5 episode as her daughter Tillie faced a daunting decision.

Christopher Vourlias Georgian filmmaker Ana Urushadze, whose debut “Scary Mother” won best first feature at the Locarno Film Festival in 2017, is readying her anticipated sophomore feature, “Supporting Role.” The writer-director is presenting the film this week in the works-in-progress section of CineLink Industry Days, the industry arm of the Sarajevo Film Festival. The film follows a once-famous star of Georgian cinema, who — triggered by a casting session with a young female director — embarks on a bizarre and fatalistic odyssey of self-transformation.

Tommy Walsh, the lovable builder and TV presenter known for his stint on Homes Under The Hammer, will forever be remembered for his role in Ground Force, the iconic garden makeover show. Alongside Alan Titchmarsh and Charlie Dimmock, Tommy became a household name, turning drab gardens into stunning retreats, all while being nominated by caring friends and family. Despite the trio's seamless teamwork onscreen, behind the scenes wasn't always as rosy.

ITV Lorraine's LA correspondent Ross King has been a bit secretive about his recent absence from the show. Ranvir Singh, stepping in for Lorraine Kelly who is on her summer break, tried to get to the bottom of Ross's mysterious departure from the screen but was left more confused than ever.

Coronation Street star Jenny McAlpine has opened up about her 23 years on the ITV soap - and how her time as Fiz Brown made an impact when it came to naming her three children. The 40 year old shares three kids with husband Chris Farr, who she began dating in 2005 before tying the knot 12 years later.The couple welcomed son Albert in 2014, Hilda in 2018 and Doris last year. When appearing on Good Morning Britain to chat about her time on the ITV soap, Jenny was asked by host Kate Garraway whether she purposefully named her kids after Corrie characters.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Asian-produced teen and coming-of-age films will be the focus of a special section at this year’s Busan International Film Festival which is heading for its 29 edition in October. With 10 titles, the section comprises a mix of notable recent productions, such as Malaysian body horror and self-discovery title “Tiger Stripes,” and a pair of world premieres.

Catfish & The Bottlemen have today (August 19) announced details of their first ever headline stadium shows for 2025 – check out all the details below.The band, who are set to headline Reading and Leeds festival for the second time this coming bank holiday weekend, have announced details of their biggest live shows yet for 2025 – and their first ever headline stadium concerts.After selling out huge shows in the UK, US and Australia, the band will next year perform at Cardiff Principality Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for two performances on August 1 and 3, 2025. The band first teased the dates over the weekend (August 17-18), sharing images of both stadiums on their X/Twitter account.A special fan presale will begin at 10am BST on August 21.

TikTok in recent weeks, but where did the meme come from?Last week, Wednesday star Jenna Ortega brought the trend to a mainstream setting when she recreated the original video while on the set of her new film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice with co-star Justin Theroux.She is just one of tens of thousands to have joined in with the craze over the last month, and the whole sensation can be traced back to one particular influencer and her choices of words.Jenna Ortega doing the “demure” trend in a new video for ‘BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE’ pic.twitter.com/TIVJCCtqto— Complex Pop Culture (@ComplexPop) August 15, 2024The trend began with TikTok user and content creator Jools Lebron, who began posting videos to her 1.2million followers last month about the essential qualities of staying “demure” and “mindful” in public situations.#fyp #demure @OAKCHA @Paul | Fragrance Influencer ♬ original sound – Jools Lebron “The way I came to the interview is the way I go to the job,” she said in one of the earliest posts in the trend. “A lot of you girls go to the interview looking like Marge Simpson and go to the job looking like Patty and Selma.

Tommy Fury has been accused of being unfaithful to ex-fiancé Molly-Mae Hague, after the former couple announced they'd ended their relationship.The Love Island stars were together for five years and had been planning their wedding. With neither Tommy, 25, nor Molly, also 25, sharing the reason behind their sudden break-up, there has been plenty of speculation surrounding their split.Tommy is facing cheating accusations, which he has denied. The professional boxer has been accused of kissing a woman in a nightclub while partying in North Macedonia.

Sainsbury's customers with a Nectar card have been sent a warning that they have just under two weeks before a major change will take place.

Jack P. Shepherd is famed for playing David Platt in Coronation Street, having taken on the role when he was just 14 years old.The actor has become a soap icon thanks his Corrie role, with David being a fan favourite. Jack, 36, joined the cast of the ITV soap back in 2000 and has remained on the show ever since.

Travelling on a shoestring might appear challenging, but one British TikToker has shown it can be done while uncovering what she believes is the "most underrated" destination in Europe - Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Buying Beverly Hills fans have been left divided after Netflix decided to cancel the real-estate show after two series.The heartbreaking news comes after the second season premiered on the streaming platform in March this year. Sources have said the cancellation is to do with the viewing numbers versus the cost of production, according to Deadline.The show follows Mauricio Umansky and his team at The Agency as they navigate selling real estate in Beverly Hills as well as friendships, romance and plenty of drama between the cast.The second season focused on the real estate agents' dismay at Mauricio bringing in another one of his daughters to the company, Sophia Umansky.

Catwoman, Halle Berry has shared her response to critics who “panned” the film.On a recent episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote her new Netflix film The Union co-starring Mark Wahlberg, Berry was asked about the 20th anniversary of DC’s Catwoman.When asked if she remembered anything about the film (which received disastrous reviews upon its release), from its filming process to its reception, the actress replied: “I loved it. It got panned – the critics said it sucked balls… and balls aren’t that bad.”She continued after a quick pause to have a laugh: “What I’m happy about is that the children have found it now on the internet, and they love it.

An SNP MSP who had the whip removed over comments he made about Gaza says he 'completely stands by' the remarks.

Marta Balaga Renate Reinsve and Nils Ole Oftebro have joined Haugesund’s Walk of Fame. “It’s a celebration of hard work and [a sign of] someone rooting for you and appreciating what you’re doing, giving you this loving push in the direction you’re going,” Reinsve told Variety. “I never thought it would be possible.

Alex Ritman Harvey Keitel and Britt Robertson have teamed for comedy-drama “The Letter,” now in its final week of filming in Buenos Aires, with Rodrigo H. Vila directing. Written by Vila and Sebastián Meschengieser with script collaboration from Andy Weiss, the film follows Finn (Keitel), an old war veteran, who wants to write a goodbye letter to his only daughter.

Naman Ramachandran Deep C Digital has secured North American rights to “American Trash,” featuring one of the late Tom Sizemore‘s final performances. The “Saving Private Ryan” actor died in 2023, with some 18 films in various stages of post-production. “American Trash” marks the the directorial debut of Robert LaSardo, known for roles in “Nip/Tuck” and “The Mule,” who stars in and directs from his own screenplay.

Stacey Solomon’s sister Jemma has opened up about feeling “so happy” while on holiday in a poignant post about body positivity. Jemma, who is also known as the ‘Label Lady’, has been soaking up the sun on a family holiday with Stacey – with her TV personality sister previously explaining that she was on her way to “make some memories” with her loved ones. Having kept her followers updated from her time away, Jemma thanked her fans for their support after she opened up about her body image as she revealed that she was “so proud” to have “put on a little weight”.

BBC Birmingham and Black Country radio's beloved presenter, Elise Evans, has shared a heartfelt goodbye with her fans on social media after five years of service. The 34 year old star, who has interviewed big names like One Direction's Niall Horan and Fleur East, is set to sign off for the last time on August 25. While it's still a mystery where she'll be heading next, Elise made sure to express her gratitude to her loyal listeners for their unwavering support throughout her radio journey.

Two hillwalkers have been rushed to hospital following a dramatic rescue in horror conditions on a Scots island.

Four people were arrested after a police chase ended in a crash on a major road in Prestwich.

Businesses in Lanark have made a commitment to step up support for each other - by buying local whenever they can.

Alien: Romulus has dethroned Deadpool and Wolverine from the top spot at the US box office, ending the Marvel film's three-week reign.

Jamie Lomas has welcomed a beautiful baby girl with his fiancée Jess Bell, with the smitten couple becoming parents to baby Bella Nevaeh Lomas on 29 July, weighing 6lb 8oz. Sharing the news exclusively with OK!, the Hollyoaks star - who already shares 13-year-old Polly with his ex Kym Marsh and 18-year-old Billy with another ex - is clearly in a baby bubble and couldn't be happier with the new arrival. "Things have been a little chaotic, as you can imagine, but we’re so happy she’s here.

Drivers are being warned not to ignore penalty notice as the number being visited by bailiffs over unpaid fines has surged. New figures show that four million penalty charge notices (PCNs) were referred to enforcement agencies in the 2023/24 financial year, the Times reported.

SHINee leader Onew has revealed the reason behind his departure from SM Entertainment this year and how different it’s been since during a recent interview.Onew, along with SHINee bandmate Taemin, both decided not to renew their long-standing contracts with SM Entertainment earlier this year in March. He later announced that he had signed an exclusive contract with separate agency Griffin Entertainment the following month, marking the end of at least 15 years with his former representation. He has been operating as a soloist under Griffin since, although he continues to remain part of SHINee.The K-pop singer appeared on the KBS television show The Seasons as a guest performer on August 16, with Zico as the show’s current host, per OSEN.

Lauren Goodger has been slowly trying to rebuild her life since the devastating loss of youngest daughter Lorena two years ago. On her road to recovery, the TOWIE star has taken comfort in caring for her eldest daughter Larose, three. While she adores Larose more than anything in the world, behind closed doors Lauren admits she is struggling with feelings of emptiness, loneliness and a deep longing for her happily ever after.

Sue Radford, matriarch of the '22 Kids and Counting' clan, was overwhelmed with emotion in Sunday's (18 August) episode on Channel 5 as her daughter Tillie grappled with a tough decision. Weeks saw Tillie coming home from school upset, prompting dad Noel to find out she was being mocked for her disability.