BBC confirms return of Who Do You Think You Are? with a list of star-studded guests

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor ‘Shucked’ co-composer Brandy Clark says the ultimate goal of the Tony-nominated musical is to provide audiences with pure joy. Mixed in is also a big serving of queer representation. “I always think it’s hard to hate something that you know and love, and it’s a lot easier to hate something that’s just an idea or something you’ve heard about that you should be scared of,” Clark told me during a phone conversation from the Drama Desk Awards in New York City, where she and co-composer Shane McAnally were presented with the award for outstanding music. “So I think if you walk out of ‘Shucked’ with any hate in your heart, I don’t know if I can help you. You’re probably a descendant of Hitler.”

Elliot Page recalls being verbally assaulted at a party by an A-list actor two months after he came out as gay. Page announced that they identified as a lesbian in 2014 before coming out as transgender in 2020. In a chapter of his new memoir, Pageboy, titled “Famous A--hole at Party,” Page said an actor who was an “acquaintance” told him: “You aren't gay.

The Twilight movies, based on author Stephenie Meyer‘s novels, helped lay the groundwork for a new generation of teen fantasy blockbusters.

In Elliot Page’s upcoming memoir Pageboy, the actor recounts homophobic remarks made towards him by a famous actor.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director In his upcoming memoir “Pageboy,” Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page reveals he was once confronted by a homophobic actor at a birthday party in Los Angeles (via People magazine). The year was 2014, shortly after Page publicly came out as gay during a speech made at a Human Rights Campaign conference (“I’m here today because I am gay,” Page told the crowd). Page later came out as transgender in December 2020. As Page writes in a chapter aptly titled “Famous A–hole at Party,” an actor that he considered an “acquaintance” approached him at the party and said, “You aren’t gay. That doesn’t exist. You are just afraid of men.” Page writes the actor also threatened him by saying: “I’m going to fuck you to make you realize you aren’t gay.”

A24’s Julia Louis-Dreyfus-starrer You Hurt My Feelings will top an estimated $1.7 million in limited nationwide release for the four-day holiday weekend, at the high end of expectations on 912 screens. That puts it at no. 8 at a domestic box office where Little Mermaid is making all the waves.

Barry Humphries convinced Andrew Lloyd Webber to star on 'Who Do You Think You Are?'. The 75-year-old composer has revealed that the late comedian - who died in April, aged 89 - talked him into accepting the offer to appear on the BBC show. He told The Sun newspaper: "The late, great Barry Humphries encouraged me to do 'Who Do You Think You Are?'.

Faye Winter has opened up about her split from ex-boyfriend Teddy Soares on the Saving Grace podcast, describing the break-up as a "crazy time". Faye announced that she and Teddy had called it quits earlier this year after rumours of a split had been swirling for months, later sharing that she had moved out of the house they had shared and moved back to Devon.

Joey Essex has reunited with rarely-seen TOWIE star Tom Pearce after moving to Dubai and embarking on a new life. Joey, 32, moved to Dubai to start afresh earlier this month, following his stint on Dancing on Ice, after thieves reportedly broke into his home in January. He was said to have been left "horrified and shaken" when he discovered that thieves had broken in to his home in the countryside.

Sharing his wisdom. Kelly Osbourne opened up about the connection she formed on the Beat Shazam set with her cohost — and fellow parent — Nick Cannon.

The BBC has been issued an Indian high court summons over its documentary, India: The Modi Question, according to local reports.

Maisie Smith’s feet have barely touched the ground since she came runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing with her dance partner Gorka Márquez in 2020.The former EastEnders actress appeared in the Strictly UK tours in 2021 and 2022, and last autumn she bagged the role of the lead female, Fran, in touring stage show Strictly Ballroom: The Musical, alongside former Strictly professional Kevin Clifton. Her six-month contract finished in March and since then, the star has been enjoying a well-deserved rest with her boyfriend, The Wanted star Max George. Maisie says, “Me and Max sat at home doing nothing for a month straight.

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf has met the King in London, Buckingham Palace confirmed.

Pilot in training? Witney Carson shared her newborn son’s name with her fans two days after giving birth.

Witney Carson had a very special Mother’s Day!The pro and her husband, Carson McAllister, welcomed their second son on Sunday. «My boys, could there be a better Mother’s Day gift??» 29-year-old Carson captioned an Instagram photo on May 14. «We are on cloud nine and soaking in every second.»A post shared by Witney Carson McAllister (@witneycarson)After giving birth, Carson posted to her Instagram Story that the baby was «doing great» and she was celebrating the major event with sushi. Carson first revealed that she was expecting her second child in November during the DWTS semifinals. A post shared by Witney Carson McAllister (@witneycarson)Following the on-air revelation, she reflected on the moment while talking to ET. «It felt amazing!» Carson gushed.

Bad Sisters creator Sharon Horgan has joined the writers strike for her U.S. projects, but is continuing to work on Season 2 of the Apple TV+ series.

Eurovision Song Contest viewers have claimed that it's 'not a time for crimes' as they called out an error minutes into the grand final. Those who didn't get tickets to watch the action unfold at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena have been tuning in in their millions to see who will take the title this year.

EXCLUSIVE: James Graham’s BBC drama Sherwood has set three-time BAFTA nominee Clio Barnardas its Season 2 director, as Lesley Manville and David Morrissey confirm they will reprise their roles in a story that will move forward to the present day.