Jessie Buckley's rise from talent show to awards contender
Irish actor Jessie Buckley's raw performance in 'Hamnet' has made her a top awards contender. We chart her remarkable journey from BBC talent shows to the Oscars.
Irish actor Jessie Buckley's raw performance in 'Hamnet' has made her a top awards contender. We chart her remarkable journey from BBC talent shows to the Oscars.
Despite being the bookies' favourite for the 2026 Best Actress Oscar, Jessie Buckley reveals major studios didn't want her for a new £50m film. Discover the industry resistance she faced.
Paul Thomas Anderson's thriller and Apple's The Studio top the nominations for the renamed Actor awards, setting the stage for the Oscars. Discover the full list of contenders.
Two-time Oscar winner Ben Affleck opens up about the sting of being overlooked for Best Director for 'Argo'. Read his candid interview revelations.
Timothée Chalamet and Jessie Buckley claim top acting prizes at the Critics Choice Awards, propelling their Oscar campaigns. Discover the full list of winners and analysis.
Timothee Chalamet and Jessie Buckley claimed major acting prizes at the Critics' Choice Awards, boosting their Oscar prospects. Discover all the winners and highlights from Hollywood's key awards season event.
Unai Emery insists he was 'waiting' for Mikel Arteta after the final whistle. Read the full story behind the post-match moment and Arsenal's crucial Premier League victory.
Britney Spears posts a sarcastic Instagram message after her family celebrated Christmas without her. The pop star's ongoing feud with her relatives continues.
The lavish wedding of Olympian Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay was overshadowed by notable absences due to family feuds and a Beckham snub. Discover the full story here.
Ex-Chelsea star Oscar reveals why he rejected a call from Tottenham's Andre Villas-Boas to join the Blues, a decision that led to two Premier League titles. Read his full story.
Lucy Harrison of The Archer Academy named London's best headteacher after winning a prestigious teaching award. She pioneered a smartphone ban and flexible working for staff.
Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet' delivers a stunning, visceral take on Shakespeare's domestic life, powered by a career-defining performance from Jessie Buckley. A must-see in UK cinemas from 9 January 2026.
The Academy Awards will be streamed live and for free globally on YouTube from 2029, ending its historic broadcast run on ABC. Discover what this major shift means for viewers.
The Academy Awards will leave broadcast TV for a global YouTube stream from 2029. The four-year deal includes red carpet coverage and exclusive content. Discover the details.
From Oscar buzz to viral puppy moments, discover the seven key reasons behind Timothée Chalamet's unprecedented cultural dominance in 2025. Get the full celebrity crib sheet now.
The 97th Academy Awards crowned 'One Battle After Another' Best Picture. Discover the night's big winners, emotional speeches, and the ceremony's most memorable moments.
Timothée Chalamet's ping-pong drama Marty Supreme is declared the year's top film by critics, with a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score sparking major Oscar buzz. Read the full story.
Washington DC witnessed a powerful display of bipartisan respect at Dick Cheney's funeral, while notable figures like Donald Trump were conspicuously absent. Discover the political dynamics at play.
Marking 50 years since its release, discover why 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' remains a powerful touchstone of American cinema and its enduring message of resisting conformity.
The 2018 Oscar winner for Best Picture, Green Book, is now free to stream on BBC iPlayer. Explore the film's acclaim and the criticism that made it one of the most debated winners in years.
Donald Trump's conspicuous absence from an official APEC leaders' dinner has sparked diplomatic tensions, with Australian PM Anthony Albanese among the snubbed world leaders in South Korea.