Celebrity

• EastEnders actor Lacey Turner, known for her long-running role as Stacey Slater, has been announced as the first celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. • The upcoming series is expected to mark a "new era" for the BBC show following a major structural overhaul of the program. • Turner brings a high profile to the competition, having won multiple awards for her television work and appearing in the BBC series Our Girl.

• Caesars Entertainment has opened The Vanderpump Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, marking a strategic expansion into celebrity-branded hospitality. • The new venture aims to attract luxury travelers, food enthusiasts, and entertainment seekers by integrating high-end dining and nightlife experiences. • This move follows a growing global trend of celebrity-branded hotels already seen in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and the United Arab Emirates.

• Lacey Turner, best known for playing Stacey Slater in the BBC soap 'EastEnders', has been announced as the first celebrity contestant for the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing. • Turner is a highly decorated actress who has won multiple awards for her soap role and has appeared in various TV dramas and stage productions, including the series 'Our Girl'. • This announcement marks the beginning of the casting reveal for the 2026 competition, with Turner expressing that she is "so excited" to join the dance contest.

• Actress Lacey Turner, best known for her long-running role as Stacey Slater on the BBC One soap EastEnders, has been confirmed as the first celebrity contestant for the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing. • Turner joined EastEnders in 2004 and has since earned both a British Soap Award and a National Television Award for her performance. • Beyond her soap opera success, she has appeared in various television dramas, including the BBC series Our Girl.

• The Express.co.uk is providing updates on the latest celebrity and showbiz news. • Author Andrew Wilson has written a biography of Marilyn Monroe, which is now available. • The biography may offer new insights into Monroe's life and legacy, sparking interest among fans and the general public.

• Express.co.uk is providing a variety of celebrity updates, including fan praise for a new Netflix crime drama that is being compared favorably to the series Broadchurch. • In television news, Alan Titchmarsh has reportedly declined a job offer from ITV while providing an update regarding his involvement with Love Your Weekend. • The publication is highlighting a new biography of Marilyn Monroe by author Andrew Wilson, alongside stories of an Oscar-winning legend struggling for work.

• Rylan Clark, 37, discussed the emotional difficulty of seeing celebrity friends be "cancelled" during an appearance on ITV’s *The Assembly* on Sunday, May 24. • The conversation occurred shortly after the BBC fired Clark's former Eurovision coverage co-host, Scott Mills. • The discussion took place on a program where neurodivergent individuals interview prominent British figures to explore complex social issues.

Accounts for Reform UK leader’s media company suggest money was not withdrawn at time of property purchaseNigel Farage is facing fresh scrutiny over his claim that he paid for his £1.4m house from a reality show fee rather than the millions gifted to him by a crypto billionaire.Accounts for the Reform leader’s personal media company, Thorn in the Side Ltd, suggest that money was not withdrawn from the firm at the time of the house purchase. Continue reading...

• The Crunchyroll Anime Awards will celebrate its 10th anniversary on May 23, 2026, in Tokyo with an expanded roster of celebrity presenters. • The awards ceremony marks a significant milestone for the annual celebration of anime industry achievements and fan-voted categories. • The expanded presenter lineup reflects growing international recognition of anime as a major entertainment medium in Asia and globally.

• High-profile celebrity alliance declarations and streaming service changes dominate this week's entertainment news from Colombo Marciano. • Key announcements include major partnership deals involving top stars, reshaping industry collaborations. • These developments signal evolving business models in Asia's entertainment sector, impacting content distribution.

• Us Weekly covers trending celebrity stories including love lives, candid moments, and viral photos from US stars. • Features behind-the-scenes glimpses into Hollywood's biggest names over the past day. • Highlights ongoing buzz around relationships and public appearances in entertainment circles.

Actors Richard E Grant, Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey among celebrities hoping for victory this year as BBC’s hit spin-off series returns to screensConsidering the Traitors is a game of murderous treachery played out in a castle, the Shakespearian actors in the cast of the new celebrity spin-off series should be well set.Oscar-winner Richard E Grant, acclaimed actor Michael Sheen and The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey are among the thespians vying for victory this year, all of who have the Bard on their CV. Continue reading...

• A high-profile US celebrity duo fueled marriage rumors today with an Instagram post asking 'Are those wedding bells getting louder???', captioned by The Image Direct. • Fans speculate on A-list identities amid surging engagement in celebrity gossip. • The tease aligns with rising interest in Hollywood weddings during awards season buildup.

• Ewan McGregor, Christopher Walken, and Al Gore celebrate birthdays on March 31, 2026. • The annual roundup highlights star power with these icons marking another year.

• Lady Gaga celebrates her 40th birthday on March 28, 2026, marking a major milestone after performing with Bad Bunny at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. • Reba McEntire turns 71, hailed as an absolute legend in country music with a career spanning decades. • Vince Vaughn reaches 56, recently attending a movie premiere in March 2026, while Dianne Wiest turns 78 and Julia Stiles celebrates her birthday.

• Diana Ross celebrates her 82nd birthday on March 26, 2026, joined by Steven Tyler at 78, Martin Short at 76, Jennifer Grey at 66, and Kenny Chesney. • The Supremes icon, born Diane Earl but renamed Diana due to a birth certificate error, continues performing despite her age. • Martin Short recently attended the 2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival screening of 'You Had to Be There.'

• Celebrities turning ages today include Bruce Willis, Glenn Close, Theo Von, rapper Bun B at 53, actress Caylee Cowan at 28, and actor Garrett Clayton at 35. • Bun B, half of UGK duo, is a Southern hip-hop icon, Rice University lecturer, and Trill Burgers entrepreneur. • Caylee Cowan starred in Sunrise in Heaven and Willy's Wonderland, overcoming dyslexia and speech impediment before acting.

• Celebrity couples including Jason Bateman and Amanda Anka, plus Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, turned heads with romantic arrivals at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. • Hosted by Conan O'Brien, the event aired live on ABC and Hulu starting at 7 p.m. ET, showcasing Hollywood's biggest stars in glamorous fashion. • These high-profile duos added extra star power and romance to the red carpet, captivating audiences during the ceremony.

• Celebrity couples including Jason Bateman and Amanda Anka, plus Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, turned heads with romantic arrivals at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15 at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. • Hosted by Conan O'Brien, the event aired live on ABC and Hulu starting at 7 p.m. ET, showcasing Hollywood's biggest stars in glamorous fashion. • These high-profile duos added extra star power and romance to the red carpet, captivating audiences during the ceremony.

• Actress Eva Longoria and rapper will.i.am both celebrate their 51st birthday on March 15, 2026, joining director David Cronenberg who turns 83, along with eight other notable celebrities marking the occasion. • will.i.am, celebrated for redefining pop music as the frontman of The Black Eyed Peas, earned a historic distinction as the first artist to premiere a song, 'Reach for the Stars,' on Mars via NASA's Curiosity rover. • Singer Dee Snider of heavy metal band Twisted Sister turns 71, known for hits like 'We're Not Gonna Take It' and his advocacy against music censorship, while comedian rapper Lil Dicky celebrates his 38th birthday, having broken through with his viral 'Ex-Boyfriend' music video.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's daughter Sunday Rose, 18, debuted on the Miu Miu runway March 13, intensifying public frustration with Hollywood nepo babies dominating fashion and film. Bored Panda notes commenters decrying unequal opportunities as nepotism debates rage pre-Oscars. The event at Paris Fashion Week underscores intergenerational celebrity privilege in US entertainment discourse. Critics argue it disadvantages emerging talents without famous parents.