He helped us stay active through lockdown – and now he’s got friends in high places. Joe Wicks tells us all about working with Health Secretary Wes Streeting and the creators of Hey Duggee22:40, 14 Jul 2025Updated 23:18, 14 Jul 2025Joe Wicks is a man on a mission to get our kids moving. (Image: More
Keeley Hawes plays a trained killer in the series and that involved filming the most dangerous action sequence of her career so far.22:33, 14 Jul 2025The actress plays a trained killer in the series(Image: More
Rolling Stones icon Mick Jagger made Burna Boy work hard for a feature on his new album. Mick agreed to work with the Nigerian star however originally turned down track after track.Sam Mayers22:29, 14 Jul 2025Updated 22:29, 14 Jul 2025The Rolling Stones legend is an unlikely feature on the Afrobeat star’s new LPMick Jagger couldn’t get No Satisfaction when he worked with Burna Boy.The Rolling Stones legend is an unlikely feature on the Afrobeat star’s new LP, but it took a few attempts before they found a track up to Mick’s high standards.Burna Boy, real name Damini, spilled: “I made a few songs just for him but then none of the ones I made just for him ended up working, he didn’t even like those ones, he liked this one.”Mick Jagger of British rock band, The Rolling Stones and his partner Melanie Hamrick attend a State Banquet at Windsor Castle last week(Image: More
This Is Spinal Tap star David Kaff, who played keyboardist Viv Savage in the iconic mockumentary, has died at the age of 79, his band Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom has announced22:14, 14 Jul 2025Updated 22:29, 14 Jul 2025Spinal Tap keyboardist David Kaff has died aged 79Keyboardist David Kaff, known for his role in Spinal Tap, has sadly passed away at the age of 79.His band, Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom, shared the devastating news on Friday. They penned: “Our brother David Kaffinetti passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday. We are devastated by this event.”David played the character of keyboardist Viv Savage in the 1984 mockumentary comedy film, This Is Spinal Tap. The critically-lauded film starred and was co-written by Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer.READ MORE: Air India pilot’s medical records probed after horror crash that killed 191The trio portrayed a fictional heavy metal band named Spinal Tap, dubbed as “one of England’s loudest bands”.Article continues belowDirector Rob Reiner took on the role of Martin “Marty” Di Bergi, a documentary filmmaker who trails them on their American tour. Meanwhile, keyboardist Dave was cast as Viv Savage for the fictional band, reports the Mirror.Post-film release, the group carried on as a band, even making concert and live telly appearances. Still playing Savage, David participated in Spinal Tap’s appearance on Saturday Night Live in 1984.However, by the close of that year, he exited the group and didn’t partake in any further Spinal Tap endeavours. In the 70s, David was part of Rare Bird. The band produced five studio albums.Article continues belowTheir track Sympathy sold roughly one million copies globally. The star later worked as a session musician with Chuck Berry for The London Chuck Berry Sessions in 1972.Have you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz here.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More
John Torode was allegedly asked to resign from MasterChef after being accused of racism. Torode’s former MasterChef co-host Gregg Wallace has been axed from the BBC show after it was revealed 45 complaints about his behaviour on MasterChef were upheld. He said he is “deeply sorry for any distress” caused in a statement about the […] More
ITV has announced that Byker Grove will be returning to screens nearly 20 years after the last episode of the teen drama, which launched Ant and Dec’s TV careersSam Huntley Senior Showbiz & TV Reporter and Casey Cooper-Fiske PA Entertainment Reporter21:03, 14 Jul 2025Updated 21:03, 14 Jul 2025Byker Grove is returning to TV – you can watch it on STV now and ITVX later this year(Image: More
HBO has shared a first look at the highly anticipated Harry Potter TV reboot as filming gets underway, including a glimpse of Dominic McLaughlin dressed up as the boy wizard20:17, 14 Jul 2025HBO has shared a first look at the new Harry Potter TV reboot – and our new boy wizard.The new series, based on JK Rowling’s beloved books, will feature Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter. And HBO have now given fans a glimpse at the boy wizard and announced filming is now underway.A new photo shows the 11-year-old actor dressed as Harry, sporting the character’s famous glasses, black Hogwarts robes and red Gryffindor uniform. The young actor smiled for the camera in the shot, which showed the cameras have started rolling.HBO has also announced new cast members joining the young lead, including Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom and Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley. Sherlock star Louise Brealey will play Quidditch coach Madam Hooch and Andor’s Anton Lesser will play wandmaker Mr Ollivander.(Image: More
John Middleton is famed for playing Emmerdale vicar Ashley Thomas, but he’s now going to shock fans as he’s set to make his debut as an evil mob boss on HollyoaksAmelia Ward and Sam Huntley Senior Showbiz & TV Reporter19:46, 14 Jul 2025Updated 19:47, 14 Jul 2025Emmerdale’s John Middleton was famed for playing beloved vicar Ashley Thomas(Image: More
