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Denis Villeneuve reveals why James Bond is perfect next move after Dune

Denis Villeneuve reveals why James Bond is perfect next move after Dune

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Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Denis Villeneuve says he needs a “very powerful rocket” to pull him away from the world of Dune as he prepares to direct the next James Bond film. “I said, ‘Maybe it’s a good idea to go back to this project, not out of nostalgia, not because I miss it, but the opposite – I’m tired of it.’ I want to make sure that I will be severe with the material. That I will not be complacent,” Villeneuve told Empire magazine. “I thought, ‘When it’s done, I need a very powerful rocket to pull me away from Arrakis.’ When I was asked to do the next Bond, I said, ‘OK, this is what I need.’” Dune, based on Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi novel, follows Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet, whose family becomes embroiled in a struggle for control of Arrakis, a desert planet that holds the key to the …

Danny Trejo’s son says dad is ‘handcuffed’ to Ben Shapiro’s controversial ICE film: ‘People don’t know what goes into these contracts’

Danny Trejo’s son says dad is ‘handcuffed’ to Ben Shapiro’s controversial ICE film: ‘People don’t know what goes into these contracts’

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Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Danny Trejo’s son is pushing back against the narrative that his father knew what he was getting into by signing onto the controversial Daily Wire film Pawn Shop. The 82-year-old Mexican actor came under fire after he was cast in the pro-Immigrations and Customs Enforcement movie, which is being produced by conservative commentator Ben Shapiro’s company. The film is set in Minneapolis in the aftermath of the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good. Danny denied being “pro-ICE” and said he was “pro immigrant” in a short statement shared last week. But now his son, Gilbert Trejo, is claiming that the Spy Kids actor is being forced to keep quiet due to his contract for the film — and that he was tricked into joining the movie in the first place. “My dad can’t really come out and say how he feels about any of this in any real way,” Gilbert, …

Ruth Langsford pays emotional Instagram tribute to dog Maggie: ‘We will treasure our memories forever’

Ruth Langsford pays emotional Instagram tribute to dog Maggie: ‘We will treasure our memories forever’

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Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Ruth Langsford has announced that her border collie cross Maggie has died at the age of 16. The TV presenter adopted Maggie from a Dogs Trust rescue centre in 2011, together with her husband at the time, broadcaster Eamonn Holmes. Langsford, 66, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the news with her 1.1 million followers. She posted a picture of Maggie smiling with a chew toy shaped like a bottle of champagne, alongside an emotional message. The former This Morning presenter revealed “with a heavy heart” that her beloved pet has “gone to sleep forever”, and paid tribute to her “beautiful” dog, adding: “We will treasure our memories forever.” She said: “It is with a heavy heart that I tell you our beautiful Maggie has gone to sleep forever. She was 16 years old and sadly this was her time. Her passing was painless and peaceful and we were …

Noah Kahan tops Billboard chart after iconic rock band’s record-breaking run

Noah Kahan tops Billboard chart after iconic rock band’s record-breaking run

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Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Noah Kahan is celebrating landing at the top of Billboard’s Rock Streaming Chart with his latest single “Draw You Out.” The song overtakes The Killers’ “Mr Brightside,” which made history in August when it arrived at the top spot after a record-breaking 368 weeks, or a little over seven years, on the chart. First released in 2004, “Mr Brightside” is something of a chart anomaly. It is notable for being the longest-running track on the British charts never to reach number one. In a feature for The Independent around the song’s 20th anniversary, critic Mark Beaumont explored how the song had managed to achieve such enduring popularity, along with the story of how it earned the band a showcase for record label Warner. “Suddenly, out of nowhere I heard this riff,” A&R scout Alex Gilbert recalled. “The riff is one of the greatest riffs of all time. I kid you …

Pee-wee Herman’s most iconic possessions go up for auction three years after his death

Pee-wee Herman’s most iconic possessions go up for auction three years after his death

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Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Memorabilia spanning the life and career of late actor and comedian Paul Reubens, famous for portraying Pee-wee Herman, will be on display today during a press preview at The Groundlings Theatre in Hollywood ahead of a major auction later this month. The preview, scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at 7307 Melrose Ave., offers an advance look at lots from “Paul Reubens’ Big Auction,” presented by Julien’s Auctions on Oct. 28. More than 400 pieces from Reubens’ personal and professional archives will be up for bid, including wardrobe items, scripts, props, bicycles, puppets, and specialized memorabilia. A media preview featuring costumes, bicycles, puppets and other memorabilia from the career of late actor and comedian Paul Reubens, best known for portraying Pee-wee Herman, will be held today (AP) “Paul Reubens was one of the great performers of his generation: a gifted improviser, a meticulous writer, and an artist who built entire worlds …

the 7 highest-paid dead celebrities and who actually gets the money

the 7 highest-paid dead celebrities and who actually gets the money

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Some entertainers aren’t just famous enough to leave an indelible legacy behind — many also leave a consistent fountain of money, with some continuing to make billions even after their death. Since 2001, Forbes has published an annual list featuring the highest-earning celebrity estates. Michael Jackson has consistently topped the list since his 2009 death, with his ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley‘s father Elvis Presley appearing in every one of the 25 rankings. Despite the decades that have passed since their deaths, the likes of the King of Rock and the King of Pop continue to mint money across various different categories, from catalog sales, to licensing deals, movie releases, and more. © Getty ImagesThe “Thriller” singer was married to fellow top-earning late celebrity Elvis’ daughter from 1994 to 1996 Musicians consistently top the list, given the likelihood of artists receiving a higher percentage of residual profits from their music, and some like David Bowie and Freddie Mercury have made one-off appearances on the list after the sale of their catalogs. Others enter the ranks because …

Davina McCall developed ‘advanced Alzheimer’s’ symptoms after brain tumour operation

Davina McCall developed ‘advanced Alzheimer’s’ symptoms after brain tumour operation

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Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Davina McCall has revealed that she developed symptoms of advanced Alzheimer’s after her brain tumour was removed in 2024 and couldn’t remember the names of those around her. The TV presenter, 58, shared in November of that year that doctors had found a rare 14mm benign tumour, called a colloid cyst, on her brain and required surgery to take it out. The operation went well and in April last year, she told fans that her final MRI scan had shown that the tumour had completely disappeared. Speaking about her recovery in a new interview, McCall shared that removing the tumour initially impacted her memory quite significantly. Davina McCall with husband Michael Douglas (Getty) “After I’d had my brain tumour taken out, I had advanced Alzheimer’s, so I couldn’t remember anything,” she told Paloma Faith on the Mad, Sad Bad podcast, adding that 2025 was the “hardest year” of her life. …

Sharon Osbourne reveals grim advice Ozzy’s doctors gave days before rocker’s final concert

Sharon Osbourne reveals grim advice Ozzy’s doctors gave days before rocker’s final concert

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Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Ozzy Osbourne was given medical advice not to take the stage for his farewell show in Birmingham, according to his widow Sharon Osbourne. The legendary musician did, however, end up reuniting with his band Black Sabbath for the “Back to the Beginning” concert at Birmingham’s Villa Park on July 5, 2025. He died weeks later on July 22. A film of that final show, titled Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning will be released in theaters October 28. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Sharon Osbourne recalled the grim advice her husband received from doctors ahead of the gig. “He was in hospital in America before he left,” said Sharon. “We moved back to England, and we had a whole new team of doctors. His new doctors didn’t want to take doctor’s notes from America. They wanted to make their own assessment on him. He was in hospital for a …

Pedro Pascal says he took on biggest challenge of his career for new film

Pedro Pascal says he took on biggest challenge of his career for new film

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Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Pedro Pascal has described learning the cello for Behemoth! as the “most challenging” task he has encountered in his acting career. The 51-year-old star of The Last Of Us plays Alex Serian in the upcoming feature film, portraying a gifted, classically trained musician who returns to Los Angeles and film scoring after touring globally. In order to depict the character believably, the actor had to pick up the cello under strict time constraints. Appearing on the red carpet at the UK premiere for the BFI London Film Festival, Pascal confessed that learning the instrument was “the most challenging” endeavor he has managed across his entire career. The actor noted that he would rather “choose fighting the Mountain”, referencing the brutal warrior in HBO’s Game Of Thrones which he previously featured in, “over learning how to play the cello convincingly”. He added that he would also prefer being tossed “off a …

RJ Mitte: Breaking Bad star dies aged 34

RJ Mitte: Breaking Bad star dies aged 34

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Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte has died. The actor, who lived with cerebral palsy — a physical disability affecting a person’s ability to move — was 34. A cause of death has not yet been announced. Mitte was best known for playing the son of Bryan Cranston’s Walter White, Walter Jr., on the hit AMC series. He appeared in 56 episodes from 2008 to 2013 and was part of the SAG Award-winning cast that took home the Ensemble in a Drama Series trophy in 2014. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” his representative said in a statement to TMZ. “Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion.” Mitte’s work on Breaking Bad led to several other notable projects …