'They said no photos but I took pictures with everyone': The Oldham 'running man' who got a front row seat at the King's Coronation

EXCLUSIVE: Sophie Holland has been among the UK’s busier casting directors in recent years. The London-based professional has worked on shows including The Witcher, Wednesday, You and The Continental, as well as upcoming movies such as Heads Of State with Priyanka Chopra and Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice sequel. Set up seven years ago, her company Sophie Holland Casting now has a headcount of five.

Whoopi Goldberg might be getting in trouble with 's network — ABC. The 67-year-old co-host of spoke out against another ABC show during a panel discussion this week.While discussing the recent Anna Nicole Smith documentary,, Goldberg talked about society's obsession with judging others.«I think, you know, that we as a society love to watch stuff, to judge folks,» Goldberg said. «I've always thought that the beginning of the downfall of society was with… what's the name of that show?»«That's ABC's » a producer replied, smiling.«It was not always on ABC.

French director Catherine Breillat has been breaking taboos throughout her career and her new Cannes Palme d’Or contender Last Summer is no exception.

EastEnders fans are used to seeing her looking dressed down as Bernie Taylor in Albert Square, but actress Clair Norris went for a totally different glam look on a holiday night out. Bernie is usually in comfies as she works at Kathy's cafe in the BBC One soap, so Clair who plays her looked worlds away from the day job in some fun snaps from a trip to Malta. Sharing a photo on Instagram, Clair, 24, sipped a litre cocktail at a bar in Malta and posted a clip of her clinking glasses of a smaller cocktail, too.

Love Island season has finally arrived, bringing with it a new cast, an iconic host and a stunning Majorcan villa.The popular dating show kicks off on ITV2 on Monday, June 5, where a new crop of sizzling contestants will couple up with a partner who’s definitely ‘their type on paper’. Maya Jama will also be jetting off to the Spanish island to front the show, after taking over from Laura Whitmore for the 2023 Winter Love Island series.

The trial of a boy and a girl accused of the murder of transgender 16-year-old Brianna Ghey has been put back until November.

Wrexham first-team coach David Jones believes the club's participation in The Soccer Tournament is a brilliant chance to showcase the history of the Red Dragons to a new audience.

Manchester Pride will return to the city centre this August bank holiday with a variety of free events and a music festival featuring the likes of Pabblo Vittar, BIMINI, Lisa Scott-Lee and Cheddar Gorgeous.

A police officer involved in the arrest of Sheku Bayoh has denied ever wanting to join the BNP. The pre-recorded testimony of Alan Paton, who has since retired from Police Scotland, was played to the inquiry into the death of Mr Bayoh, which occurred in Kirkcaldy, Fife, in 2015 while he was being detained by police.

David's Bridal has announced that its Glasgow based store has launched a closing down sale after the company recently fell into administration.

A woman conned by a Tinder swindler into helping him steal thousands of pounds from Gumtree customers has been ordered to carry out 200 hours unpaid work.

It was Scottish title glory for Killearn boxer Liam Philip on Saturday as he claimed a tight points win over Alfie Poole in Glasgow.

Anthony Chen’s well-regarded Mainland China-set “The Breaking Ice” has found favor with multiple European and Asian buyers in the few days since its Sunday premiere as part of the Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard. The film narrates a love triangle story among China’s lost youth generation and is set in the middle of winter in Yanji, a town that is heavily populated by ethnic Koreans. It is headlined by a star-studded Chinese cast of Zhou Dongyu (“Better Days”), Liu Haoran (“Detective Chinatown” franchise) and Qu Chuxiao (“The Wandering Earth”). “The Breaking Ice” has been newly licensed to Challan for release in South Korea, Trigon-Film for Switzerland, One From the Heart for Greece, Tucker Film for Italy and Edko Films for Hong Kong.Rights sales are handled by Rediance, Mainland China’s leading indie sales company, which reports that addition territory deals are currently being negotiated.

Professor Green has opened up about the moment his grandmother met Kate Middleton, with the rapper and his nan speaking about the importance of kinship carers. The rapper, whose real name is Stephen Manderson, appeared on Good Morning Britain today to chat about kinship carers — someone who is looking after another person's child on a full-time basis — having been raised by his grandmother.

Married at First Sight UK couple Owen Jenkins and Michelle Wadler are expecting a baby.The happy couple announced their baby joy on Instagram on Thursday, 25 May, as Michelle showcased her blossoming bump. In a separate snap, Owen and Michelle shared a picture of their baby scan. The parents-to-be wed in 2020 shortly before the country went into lockdown.

Huge lines of Harry Styles fans were spotted lining the streets to purchase merchandise ahead of his double bill at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh this weekend.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might decide to move back to the UK one day despite their ongoing feud with the Royal Family, a former royal butler claims.

announced his new project on Instagram yesterday (May 25), where he shared a preview of the music video for his upcoming single – showing the player in a Shakespearean pose as he holds a model of his own head and sings, “Watch yourself in the mirror – someone you hate, someone you love“. Check it out below.Set for release next Friday (June 2) via Decca, the new track was written and composed by Cantona, and marks his first official release as a musician.

Tara Karajica The 16th edition of Beldocs Intl. Documentary Film Festival has awarded its top prizes to “ThIIIrd,” from Lebanese helmer Karim Kassim, in the International Competition Program, and Tijana Petrović’s “A Field Guide to Coastal Fortifications” in the Serbian competition program. “ThIIIrd” is set in an auto repair shop in Lebanon, which is a haven for people to express their growing despair amidst the economic collapse that surrounds them. Fest was generally applauded for strong competition selections that, according to the event’s programmer Igor Stanojević, put a special focus on visually striking films and fresh expressions by new authors with around 100 films across 12 programs, including nine world premieres, and a notable presence of female directors.

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TOWIE's Danielle Armstrong, 35, celebrated her little girl Orla's third birthday on Friday by posting an adorable selection of her favourite moments from the youngster's first three years.The reality star took to Instagram to share some of the family's most special moments including smiling holiday snaps and stunning photos of Orla Mae at Danielle and Tom's wedding in August 2022. Writing alongside the emotional post, Danielle said: "My Little Angel Face is 3 Today", accompanying the sweet words with crown, star and party emojis and the Angel of Mine track by Monica playing over it.

Former star of The Only Way is Essex Frankie Sims is the latest celebrity to get a new lighter hair colour for summer, as she ditches her long black waves. Frankie, who moved to LA at the start of the year with sisters Chloe and Demi, paid a visit to the Bank of Hair and Beauty salon in Essex during a trip back home, and got a stunning summery hair makeover from her go-to hairstylist Joel Maguire who shared a snap of the reality star on his Instagram, writing: “Goodbye black hair hello to new hair for @frankiesims ”.

Of all the trending hairstyles at the moment, the octopus cut is possibly one of the most daring, thanks to its short layers and extra volume on top.The layered, bedhead version of a bob gets its name from its sleek, long and voluminous top layers which sit at the crown of the head, and its lighter, finer ends which give it an octopus-like illusion. However, whilst the short version of the octopus cut may not be for the faint of heart, Kim Kardashian has just shown exactly how versatile it can be, as she shows off her new bouncy layers that play on the trend.

Carrie, which starred Chloë Grace Moretz in the lead role. She passed away on May 14 at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, after being diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer.After battling with the illness since 2021, her death was announced on her Instagram page by her family.Sharing images of Weinstein peacefully floating against a celestial background, they wrote: “After two and a half years of cancer treatment, and a lifetime of jet setting around the world, voicing a plethora of cartoon animals, making music, and knowing more about life than most people ever will, she is off on her next adventure.”In October last year, the Canadian actress married her partner Michael Knutson, and the two ventured on a belated honeymoon in Japan last month.Launching her career as an actress in 2003, the child actor got her first television role on the Canadian series The Red Green Show.

A schoolboy footballer from Wishaw has been invited down to London to showcase his talent at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.

Drivers are being urged to look out for deer on a stretch of the A78 as it was named among the top 10 places in Scotland for deer collisions.

Rolf Harris' widow Alwen is not aware that her disgraced husband has died, sources claim.

Lewis Capaldi made one fan's day after inviting the teenager on stage to perform a duet with him.

East Calder Table Tennis Volunteer takes game point with a Volunteer Award.

Ange Postecoglou should "seriously consider" the Spurs job - but has one major danger to consider if he does take it.

Prince William and Kate Middleton went on a rescue mission while visiting Wales ahead of King Charles III's upcoming coronation. Prince William and the Princess of Wales met with volunteers of the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team on Thursday. Middleton and William both wore matching red coats – the same ones as the rescuers – for the outing.

There they are! Netflix is giving fans of The Crown their first glimpse of young Prince William and Princess Kate in the upcoming sixth season.

jig is up — and it’s going viral. As things are shaking up in Buckingham Palace, Princess of Wales Kate Middleton’s savvy secret to looking picture-perfect in photos is becoming all the rage online. “Royals fans are going crazy for the ‘Princess Shuffle’ that Kate uses to discreetly get closer to people in pictures,” wrote TikTok account @The.Royal.Watcher — a profile dedicated to all things related to the crown. The clip, which has fetched a staggering 2.4 million views, features recently resurfaced footage of Middleton, 41, meeting with Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, and Queen Margrethe II at Christian IX’s Palace in February 2022.As royal photographers begin snapping frames of the distinguished dignitaries, Middleton, donning a posh pair of black stilettos, is seen doing a subtle heel-to-toe jig, scooting closer to her hosts without looking down at her feet. And fans of the well-regarded Windsor family are going wild over the footwork. “‘The Princess Shuffle!’ I love everything about this,” praised a diehard of Middleton’s moves. “That’s a neat trick! Years of practice!” cheered another. “Shufffffffle!! Discreet and elegant love you Kate,” an equally impressed fanatic raved. “And in heels! I would definitely get caught on the carpet and wipe out,” another joked. However, not everyone was dazzled by the royal’s ability to photogenically cut a rug. “This is less discreet and less smooth than just taking that tiny step over,” spat an underwhelmed onlooker. “You mean she takes a step to the side? I’m certain that is the most important thing she has done in years,” said another, lightly shading Middleton, wife to Prince William and mother of three. #fyp #katemiddleton #katemiddletonstyle #princessofwales #princewilliam

Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo has returned to our TV screens as one of the surprise late arrival stars taking part in I'm A Celebrity... South Africa.

Showing her support. Gayle King is proud of how Prince Harry and Meghan Markle handled their final decision about King Charles III‘s coronation.

“The Crown” has offered a first look at the new actors inhabiting the roles of Prince William and Kate Middleton in the Emmy-winning Netflix series’ upcoming sixth and final season. 23-year-old Ed McVey takes on the role of Prince William, while newcomer Meg Bellamy plays Kate.“The Crown” Season 6 moves the story forward into the 2000s as Prince William starts at University in St Andrew’s, determined to lead as normal a life as possible while he still can.