The final resting place of Star Trek legend Nichelle Nichols has been revealed and it is literally out of this world. According to space and astronomy news site Universe Today, the late actress’ ashes and DNA will be flown into space and blasted into the outer sphere so she can rest among the stars in
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Cheryl Burke calls out unnamed cheating ex months after filing for divorce
Cheryl Burke has hit out at an unnamed ex-partner months after filing for divorce. Taking to TikTok, the 38-year-old Dancing with the Stars professional dancer outlined specific details about a former partner’s alleged infidelity, set to Adele’s song ‘Set Fire to the Rain’ featuring the words, “The last time.” “When he said he would never
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Kim Kardashian accused of using nine years’ worth of water in a month during California drought
Southern California is facing its worst drought on record, but that reportedly hasn’t stopped Kim Kardashian from watering her garden to excess. The Skims mogul is facing backlash after she was accused of using up to nine years’ worth of water in one month, ignoring critical drought restrictions put in place by the local Las
Ireland Baldwin shuts down trolls claiming she never works
Ireland Baldwin has clapped back at online trolls accusing her of never working. The 26-year-old addressed the comment, which she says she gets “frequently” from strangers online, on her TikTok. “You could be asking this genuinely, like ‘Oh, what do you do for work?’, but I know you’re not,” she said. “I know you’re saying
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Britney Spears and Elton John finally drop Hold Me Closer duet
Britney Spears and Elton John have released ‘Hold Me Closer,’ a reimagined duet of the piano man’s immortal tune, ‘Tiny Dancer.’ The song is Spears’ first release since the termination of her conservatorship in November of 2021 and her first new music release in six years. While the chorus is, of course, unmistakable, the song
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Victoria Beckham delights with rare ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ throwback photos: ‘Iconic’
Victoria Beckham has proven she’s no better than the rest of us with her latest drop of teen throwbacks. Joining in the hilarious ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ trend on TikTok, which sees users share photos from their adolescence, Posh decided to share a few of hers. With no caption, other than a peace sign, Beckham delighted fans
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Aussie rapper Iggy Azalea reveals debilitating health battle with sciatica
Izzy Azalea has revealed she suffers from the debilitating condition sciatica. The Aussie rapper made her private health battle public over the weekend, just days after she appeared on stage with singer Pitbull for his Can’t Stop Us Now Tour in Raleigh, North Carolina. “So, I have sciatica. So fun!” the 32-year-old told fans of
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Emmy-winning actress Pat Carroll, best known as the voice of Ursula in The Little Mermaid, dies at 95
Veteran actress Pat Carroll has died aged 95. The beloved star passed away at her home on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, on July 30, while recovering from pneumonia, her daughter Kerry Karsian confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. A star of the small screen, Carroll was known for her early work on the variety program Jimmy Durante
Bindi Irwin says daughter Grace Warrior’s ‘favourite’ thing to do is visit ‘Grandpa Crocodile’ Steve Irwin at Australia Zoo
Wildlife Warrior Steve Irwin may never have had the chance to meet his granddaughter Grace Warrior Irwin Powell, but she certainly knows who he is. In a video shared to Instagram this morning by Bindi Irwin, the one-year-old is seen to be absolutely besotted with her grandfather, if how she reacts to a sign with
Nichelle Nichols, who played Uhura in Star Trek, dies at 89
Nichelle Nichols, who portrayed communications officer Uhura on the original Star Trek series, died Saturday night in Silver City, New Mexico. She was 89 years old. Nichols’ death was confirmed by Gilbert Bell, her talent manager and business partner of 15 years. Nichols shared one of the first interracial kisses in television history on Star
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Friends and Star Trek star Gregory Itzin dies age 74
Gregory Itzin, a character actor who played a Nixonian president on 24, died Friday due to complications during an emergency surgery. He was 74. His death was announced on social media by Jon Cassar, a director and producer on the show. A spokesperson for the actor later confirmed the news. “He was one of the
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Amber Heard’s attorneys demand court to declare a mistrial in Johnny Depp defamation case
Attorneys for Amber Heard have asked the court to declare a mistrial and order a new trial in the defamation case with her ex-husband Johnny Depp. In court documents dated July 8 in the circuit court of Fairfax County, Virginia, which supplemented an earlier filing, attorneys for Heard claim the information on the jury panel
Natalie Portman comes under fire for exaggerating LGBTQ elements of new Thor film
Disappointed Marvel fans have criticised Natalie Portman of “queerbaiting” after she exaggerated the queer elements of Thor: Love and Thunder on Thursday night. At a Q+A panel ahead of the London premiere, a fan asked how “gay” the film is and Natalie Portman, who plays Jane Foster, replied, “so gay.” Director Taika Waititi also reinforced
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The Sopranos star Tony Sirico dies age 79
Tony Sirico, the actor known for playing mobster Peter Paul “Paulie Walnuts” Gualtieri on The Sopranos, died Friday, Variety confirmed with his manager. He was 79. Sirico’s manager, Bob McGowan called him “a very loyal and great client” who “would always help people in need. He was member of the wounded warriors.” In an Instagram
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Kim Kardashian’s daughter North’s sassy message for the paparazzi
North West, the daughter of Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West, had a stern message for paparazzi at the Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. While watching the Paul Gaultier show, North slowly raised a sign at photographers that read: “STOP”. She appeared to have written the word on the back of an invitation to the
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Star Trek and soap actress Kathryn Hays dead at 87
Star Trek and iconic soap actress Kathryn Hays has died aged 87. The news of Hays’ death was announced yesterday in local publication the Connecticut Post. She died on March 25 in Fairfield, Connecticut. Hays was known for her role as the chaotic homewrecker Kim Sullivan in the soap As the World Turns. She maintained
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Elizabeth Hurley’s heartfelt message of support to Jackson Warne after his tribute to dad Shane
Shane Warne‘s ex-fiancée Elizabeth Hurley has sent a heartfelt message of support to his son, Jackson, after he shared a moving tribute to the Spin King, who died suddenly at the age of 52 over the weekend. “To my brother, my best friend, to my Dad, I love you so much. I don’t think anything
Rebel Wilson admits she’s scared of being ‘cancelled’ as she prepares to host the BAFTAs
Australian actress and comedian Rebel Wilson has admitted a new fear — she’s scared of being cancelled after she hosts the BAFTAs this weekend. Speaking with the Radio Times, the Pitch Perfect star said of her upcoming gig: “Your head is on the chopping block as the host, which is a bit scary. I get
David and Victoria Beckham pledge $1.8 million for Ukraine relief: ‘Truly heartbreaking’
David and Victoria Beckham have reportedly donated $1.8 million (£1 million) for Ukraine relief as part of Unicef’s Emergency Appeal for the war-torn nation. The celebrity couple shared their support for the campaign through Unicef’s The David Beckham Unicef Fund: 7 and the football star posted an emotional plea on Instagram. In a heartfelt message
Actress Laurel Goodwin, last surviving cast member of original Star Trek pilot, dies aged 79
Actress Laurel Goodwin has died at the age of 79. The late star’s sister, Maureen Scott, announced the news in an obituary posted online this week, revealing that Goodwin passed away on February 25 in Cathedral City, California. “If she knew you, you quickly became family,” the obituary read. Goodwin is survived by her husband
Why Tom Hanks turned down Jeff Bezos’ offer to go to space
Jeff Bezos offered Tom Hanks a ride to space on his Blue Origin rocket, but it came at a price. The actor confirmed that Bezos had asked him during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday (Wednesday AEDT), saying if he accepted the offer he was expected to pay. “Well yeah, provided I pay,”
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Coldplay’s Chris Martin says band will retire after 12th album
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has revealed the band is planning to retire after releasing their 12th album. In an interview on Absolute Radio alongside bandmate Jonny Buckland, the musician said he believed 12 albums would be the stopping point for the band. READ MORE: Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation will give you goosebumps “I think
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Star Trek actor William Shatner becomes the oldest person ever blasted into space
William Shatner has reached the final frontier. At 90 years old, the Star Trek actor entered space aboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space shuttle on Wednesday morning (2am Thursday AEDT), becoming the oldest person in history to “boldly go where no man has gone before.” READ MORE: Ricarlo Flanagan, Last Comic Standing semifinalist and Shameless
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Star Trek actor William Shatner to launch into space on Jeff Bezos’ rocket ship
Star Trek actor William Shatner will be launching himself into space in Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ rocket ship, reports confirm. It seems the 90-year-old sci-fi actor still has questions about outer space, despite his four-year run on the famous galactic series as Captain James T Kirk. READ MORE: Hollywood reacts to Jeff Bezos’ space flight:
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Harrison Ford spotted in rare appearance with wife Calista Flockhart
Harrison Ford and his wife of ten years, actress Calista Flockhart, were photographed this past weekend during an outing in Croatia. Pictures of the very private couple appeared in European newspapers amid reports that Ford is on hiatus from filming the fifth Indiana Jones movie following an injury. In June, a spokesperson for Disney released
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Harrison Ford injures shoulder on set of new Indiana Jones movie
Even Indiana Jones is susceptible to bumps and bruises. Star Harrison Ford sustained a shoulder injury on the set of Indiana Jones 5, requiring the actor to take a hiatus from filming while treatment is evaluated. In the meantime, director James Mangold will continue to shoot without Ford. “In the course of rehearsing for a
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Joanne Linville, who played a Romulan Commander in Star Trek, dies at 93
Joanne Linville, who was best known for playing a Romulan commander in Star Trek, died on Sunday in Los Angeles, her agent confirmed to Variety. She was 93. Born in Bakersfield, California as Beverly Joanne Linville, she was the first female actor to play a Romulan in the Star Trek franchise. Linville was a fixture
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Nathan Jung, actor who appeared in Star Trek and The A-Team, dies at 74
Nathan Jung, the actor who appeared in Star Trek: The Original Series, The A-Team and Kung Fu, has died. He was 74. Jung died on April 24, his close friend and attorney, Timothy Tau, confirmed to Variety. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Jung kicked off his acting career in 1969 with his
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Ben Cross, Chariots of Fire and Star Trek actor, dies at 72
Ben Cross, best known for his portrayal of British Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in Chariots of Fire and Sarek in the 2009 Star Trek reboot, died August 18. He was 72. Cross wrapped his last role as Cardinal Mathews in Lionsgate’s The Devil’s Light ten days ago. The veteran screen and stage star died Tuesday
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Star Wars legend Harrison Ford was almost run over by a Star Trek actor who was late for an audition
Actor Garrett Wang has revealed he almost ran over Harrison Ford while on his way to an audition for Star Trek: Voyager. The actor, who went on to play Ensign Harry Kim on the series, opened up about almost killing the Star Wars actor in 1994 on the new The Delta Flyers podcast with Star