Ian Pepperell, known for his role as Roy Tucker in The Archers for 22 years, has passed away. He also appeared in the TV show EastEnders.
Wham's classic "Last Christmas" secures the Christmas number one spot, surpassing Sam Ryder and Mariah Carey. The festive hit achieves this feat 39 years after its initial release, marking its first time atop the Christmas chart.
Barbara, a recent charity volunteer, was pleasantly surprised by a message from Cliff Richard. She turned to volunteering as a means to cope with the grief following her husband's passing 18 years ago.
Kings of Leon paid tribute to The White Horse pub in High Wycombe, where they made their UK debut, by expressing regret over its closing down. The band highlighted the significance of the pub and its impact on their early career.
In a remarkable achievement, Pakistani actor Wahaj Ali has earned the prestigious title of the top celebrity of 2023, according to the esteemed UK showbiz publication, Eastern Eye. Wahaj secured the ninth position globally in the coveted "Top 50 Asian Celebrities In The World" list, underscoring his exceptional contributions to the entertainment industry.
Zahid Ahmed is expressing strong dissatisfaction with Instagram's alleged censorship. The actor claimed that Instagram removed his post discussing what he referred to as the "real face of terrorism," featuring images of Benjamin Netanyahu, Rishi Sunak, and Joe Biden. Ahmed criticized Instagram for this action, stating, "To hell with you Instagram. Will love to see you burn in hell on judgement day." The deleted post, still available on his public Facebook profile, juxtaposes the mainstream portrayal of terrorists with those in suits who hold influential positions.
As 2023 draws to a close, Pakistani actor and former model Mikaal Zulfiqar shared valuable advice on finding a potential life partner during a guest appearance on a talk show hosted by actor Imran Ashraf. Emphasizing the significance of understanding and establishing a genuine connection with a person before contemplating marriage, Mikaal suggested taking the time to truly know the individual.
The actor said the image director Paul King sent as a joke "shocked" his kids.
A well-known Taiwanese rock band, Mayday, has refuted accusations of lip-syncing in China, where such practices are prohibited. The denial follows a Chinese authorities' investigation prompted by a viral video. Chinese commercial regulations prohibit lip-syncing before paying audiences, considering it deceptive, although enforcement is infrequent. Social media users in China questioned why Mayday is being singled out when lip-syncing is believed to be widespread, even on state television.
Four members of the BTS band have appealed to their fans to refrain from visiting army camps when they commence mandatory military service. RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook are set to enlist soon, possibly next week, according to reports. The K-pop stars, in a video posted on Tuesday, emphasized that their presence could be bothersome for fellow soldiers and their families. South Korea, still technically at war with North Korea, mandates nearly all able-bodied men to serve 18 months by the age of 28.