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Steven Knight is known for his striking work on BBC smash hit Peaky Blinders, but while he’s no longer writing about Tommy Shelby, his next project is a lot more well-known21:00, 01 Aug 2025Steven Knight says he is “honoured” to write the upcoming James Bond film(Image: Getty Images)Screenwriter Steven Knight is going all Peaky Bonders after being chosen to write the next 007 film.The Brummie Peaky Blinders creator has been hired by Amazon MGM Studios to pen the screenplay. He said: “It has always been on my bucket list and it’s fantastic to be invited to do it – I can’t wait to get started.“I’m hoping that, being a Bond fan for so many years, it will be imbued into me and I will be able to produce something that’s the same but different, and better, stronger and bolder.” He recalled meeting producer Amy Pascal and “very quickly discovered what it was about and became very, very excited and hopeful”.“And then a process is followed where you do some meetings, you discuss some ideas, and then you find out you’ve got it,” he said. He accepted it was a “high pressure” job but said “you’ve just got to do what you do, do it as well as you can”.Steven Knight was announced on Friday that he would be in charge of writing the upcoming film(Image: No credit)But he refused to be drawn on what actor will replace Daniel Craig as the suave spy. The 65-year-old said: “That is a very, very good question, and one I can’t give you the answer to.”Dune’s Denis Villeneuve will direct the film, it was announced in June. The director said: “Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007.“I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr. No with Sean Connery. I’m a die-hard Bond fan.While he refused to reveal who was cast as the next Bond, he admitted his favourite iteration of the character was Sean Connery(Image: Sygma via Getty Images)“To me, he’s sacred territory. I intend to honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honour.”Steven has already had a long and well-appreciated career as a writer and a producer, having helped to create iconic gameshows including Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? His own directing skills have seen him conquer Hollywood after he was able to direct the 2013 film Hummingbird, starring Jason Statham and Vicky McClure.Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders(Image: BBC)Article continues belowBut as a screenwriter, Steven made his major marks on the TV industry, helping to produce the likes of an adaptation of Shutter Island, as well as Locked Down, starring huge names in the acting scene, including Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor. He also helped to write the screenplay for other big Netflix blockbusters, including Spencer – starring Twilight legend Kristen Stewart.However, not every project has worked out well for the stellar scriptwriter. In March 2023, it was announced that Steven had been brought on to write for upcoming instalment of the Star Wars franchise; but by October 2024, it was announced that Steven had left the team.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters. More

Revellers going to the Oasis gigs at London’s Wembley Stadium are downing a staggering 250,000 pints a night – smashing the amount of beer knocked back at Coldplay and Taylor Swift shows19:47, 01 Aug 2025Updated 19:48, 01 Aug 2025Booze-mad Oasis fans are sinking a record-busting quarter of a million pints a night at the band’s Wembley comeback gigs.Hospitality staff at the London stadium have had to transform space under escalators into makeshift fridges to meet the highest demand for beer ever to face the arena. At £8.20 a pint, it means bosses are making more than £2million a gig in beer sales alone. Numbers from catering company Delaware North, which operates Wembley’s food and beverage spaces, show Oasis’ fans will be the biggest beer fans to ever grace the stadium.The band’s fans are far thirstier than Coldplay’s, who bought up around 120,000 pints when they played the ground in 2022. And only 40,000 were sold when Taylor Swift performed at Wembley in August 2024.Around 80,000 fans have been flocking to each of the Gallagher brothers’ Oasis gigs at Wembley since last week. It means if alcohol sales were evenly spread among punters, every fan would sink around three pints during each gig. But taking into account the thousands who will be sober at the shows, it means drinkers are downing far more than that at the shows.Oasis fans have managed to down a whopping 250,000 pints during the Mancunian’s stint at Wembley(Image: Lewis Evans/Big Brother Recordings)Bars around the tube lines leading to the arena have also been packed before and after the shows, industry experts say. Delaware North said the demand for beers at Wembley led to a “turf war” for storage space erupting between hospitality bosses and those running cleaning and maintenance teams.About 4,500 full and empty kegs are constantly being moved in and out of the stadium. It’s been described as a “challenge” the stadium has not had to previously face.4,500 kegs of alcohol are being swapped out constantly to deal with the demand for a pint(Image: PA)Hard-hit hospitality bosses are welcoming the Oasis reunion gigs after nearly 70,000 jobs in the industry have disappeared since Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced staff wage and national insurance increases last October. Martin Williams, chief executive of hospitality group Evolv which runs a host of high-end restaurants across London, said his locations near Wembley have been heaving on gig days.He said South Place Hotel, near Liverpool Street which sits on the Metropolitan Line serving Wembley Park, have been “packed to the rafters”. Mr Williams added: “It’s a very welcome boost to the industry which, no thanks to the chancellor, has not had an easy ride over the past year.Local businesses have been thrilled to see their bars packed thanks to the huge reunion tour(Image: William Lailey / SWNS)Pubs near Baker Street, known as a regular stopping off point for fans on the way to Wembley, have also been packed before gigs. When Oasis played their opening comeback gigs in Cardiff, one microbrewery in the city said its sales had quadrupled as a result of the shows. Data also shows there was an increase of close to 60% in beer and cider sales in Manchester when Oasis performed there.Article continues belowIt comes as Oasis continue their sell-out tour across the UK before heading out across the world to the likes of America and Australia. Tickets sold out in just a matter of hours as eager fans clambered to get a hold of an admission into the stadium.However, while fans have been loving the reunion tour, both Noel and Liam have taken different approaches to handling the return to fame. One music critic at the duo’s first gig of the tour revealed that while Noel had stopped to speak with stragglers, Liam immediately sped off in a car as soon as the gig was over.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters. More

Brooklyn Beckham has ended his ongoing feud with Beck’s after a long running row and both parties have managed to figure things out between themselves19:02, 01 Aug 2025Updated 19:35, 01 Aug 2025Brooklyn Beckham has settled a dispute with Beck’s.The son of football legend David Beckham has reportedly settled a trademark dispute with beer company Beck’s over the term “Becks Buns”. The hot sauce entrepreneur found himself in a legal tussle with the lager brewery involving the US Patent and Trademark Office.In 2024 Brooklyn’s Buster Hot Sauce Inc firm sought to officially trademark the phrase under categories such as sauces, beers, wines, clothing and kitchen knives. However Brauerei Beck and Co contested the phrase, fearing it was too similar to lager brand Beck’s.The company also disputed other terms like Secks, Brasserie Beck, Becks Master Brew and Buck’s Landing.However, Brooklyn faced a tough battle, reports the Mirror. The feuding parties reached an agreement that he could use the term, provided he removed the classifications related to “Beer” and “Distilled spirits; wine; mirin in the nature of Japanese shochu-based mixed liquor” in “compliance with a third party agreement”.Brooklyn launched his hot sauce brand back in 2024(Image: Booklyn Beckham/Instagram)Relations between Brooklyn and his currently estranged family have not been as cordial.For now there is no indication of a reconciliation between Brooklyn, his wife Nicola Peltz and the rest of his formerly tight-knit family. The alleged rift has reportedly now extended to the rest of the family, including his younger brothers, Romeo, 22, and Cruz, 20.Both brothers seem to have unfollowed their eldest sibling Brooklyn on social media. Meanwhile, Brooklyn has distanced himself from his family and appears to have grown closer to his in-laws, Nicola’s parents Nelson and Claudia Peltz.Brooklyn still appears to be feuding with his family(Image: Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images)Brooklyn missed his dad’s 50th birthday celebrations in May, Father’s Day and family holidays. He also did not publicly recognise David’s long-awaited knighthood achievement.However, he has holidayed with Nicola’s family, publicly wished his father-in-law Nelson a happy Father’s Day and visited the UK without seeing his parents.Join the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereArticle continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

Former glamour model Katie Price has shared her “pregnancy worries” with fans and recently admitted that she is feeling “scared” about her new family members18:09, 01 Aug 2025Katie Price has admitted she is “scared” about an upcoming birth.The former glamour model has shared an update on her cat’s pregnancy and has admitted she is worried for her feline friend. The 47-year-old recently revealed news of her pet Doris’ pregnancy on her podcast with sister Sophie.This comes just weeks after the mother-of-five was criticised by PETA for her treatment of one of her pets. She faced accusations of “sunburning” one of her Sphynx cats, Kevin.While filming her podcast Katie shared: “Doris is pregnant and I don’t know how many weeks she is but her belly has gotten bigger and bigger. I’ve noticed she’s been nesting and she keeps wanting to get on me.”Katie told fans that she is keeping an eye on her pregnant cat(Image: BANG Showbiz)”I’ve gone and bought a separate cat litter, another bed and all of that. I’m going to set it up in my room and leave her in my room because I’ve got the other cats and I’m scared that if she goes into labour they might eat the kittens.”She continued: “I’m setting her up a nice little corner in my bedroom with her own cat litter, her own little bed and I’ll feed her separate and I’ll let her chill in here so she can nest in here. So then if she does go into labour I can hear it and help her and just be there for support,” reports the Mirror.The model has come under fire over the treatment of her pets(Image: Getty Images)”I don’t know how many she’s going to have but I know the kids want me to keep one and then I know what I’m like, I can’t.”Katie recently had suggested her cat had “been in the sun” in a recent social media post, which showed her petting the cat while saying: “Oh Kevin you have been in the sun today, you have got sun burnt despite us putting sun cream on you. Look at his little face.”The caption accompanying the video read: “Trying to keep the cats out of the sun is hard work.”Article continues belowJoin the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

The actor, who played Ted Hastings in the BBC’s bent coppers’ drama, said the role touched so many because folk want those in power to do the right thing20:12, 01 Aug 2025Adrian Dunbar said viewers love his Line of Duty character so much they want him to be Prime Minister.The actor, who played Ted Hastings in the BBC’s bent coppers’ drama, said the role meant so much because folk are desperate for those in power to do the right thing. He said the idea of ‘civic duty’ appeared to have disappeared from real public life.Dunbar hinted a long-awaited seventh series of the smash hit show could soon be underway. He said series creator Jed Mercurio was ‘doing something’ and he himself would be ‘very busy’ next year.Speaking on the White Wine Question Time podcast the star, who turned 67 on August 1, said: “There was a bit of a perfect storm of idiots running the place, especially Boris. I’m glad he’s keeping his head down.Adrian Dunbar hinted towards a potential new series of the smash BBC show(Image: BBC/World Productions/Steffan Hill)“One of the reasons people gravitated towards the character was because they wanted to think there was somebody in charge who would do the right thing despite what personal issues it might throw up. There’s a certain thing called ‘civic duty’ which seems to have disappeared.“Ted embodies that old school civic duty where you do the right thing no matter what. That’s why people gravitated towards his character and thought, ‘that’s who we need in charge, we need someone like that in charge’.“Therefore I was getting all kinds of offers coming down the line including PM. People were sending me texts and things were appearing online, ‘Ted for Prime Minister’.”Speaking about a possible return for the show he did not rule it out. “We’ll see if there’s going to be, probably going to be something else happening in the near future,” he said.“Jed’s doing something, we’re all kind of waiting on the BBC to say, ‘yay, it’s all happening, let’s go’. But they will be making some kind of statement some time.He added that the cast is waiting for the BBC to give the green light for a new season(Image: BBC)“I decided this year I wasn’t going to go chasing any work because I think next year is going to get busy. Famous last words of course; I have a feeling next year might be busy.“It could have something to do with Jed. Who knows it could be another musical?”Line of Duty – which also starred Martin Compston and Vicky McClure – started out charting the antics of police Anti-Corruption Unit 12 on BBC Two in 2012 and was such a hit more series were quickly commissioned. It became the highest-rated show on BBC Two in 10 years before being promoted to BBC One in 2017.Adrian admitted fans have loved his character so much they want him to run the country(Image: BBC/World Productions/Steffan Hill)Article continues belowWhen its sixth series ended four years ago it was the highest-rated drama in the UK since 2002. Mercurio, 58, a former RAF officer and hospital doctor who penned all 36 episodes, directed some and served as producer, was awarded a fellowship of the Royal Television Society in 2017.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters. More

Former Top Gear icon Jeremy Clarkson has received a message from the military after he recently took to social media to make a request regarding their Apache gunships16:55, 01 Aug 2025Jeremy Clarkson has caught the attention of the military.In a recent interaction on X/Twitter, the Top Gear icon made a cheeky appeal to those piloting the “Apache gunships” above his Diddly Squat Farm situated between Chipping Norton and Chadlington in Oxfordshire.The presenter sought assistance with “drying” his wheat with a rather cheeky declaration, reports Gloucestershire Live. He posted a plea on the social media platform: “If you’re flying the Apache gunships over Diddly Squat today, can you hover over the wheat for a bit. It still needs drying.”The Army Air Corps replied and noted that this specific duty isn’t part of their daily agenda, but still offered some help to the farm owner: “Hi Jeremy, that was us. Wheat drying wasn’t in the mission brief, but if Diddly Squat ever needs close air support from the world’s most advanced gunship you know where to find us.”Jeremy received a reply from the Army Air Corps(Image: Prime Video)The Army Air Corps (AAC) serves as the combat aviation wing of the British Army. This interaction comes amid reports of a potentially “awkward” situation brewing between Clarkson and US Vice-President JD Vance, who is said to be planning a Cotswolds visit with his family this summer.Rumours suggest the politician has booked a holiday rental in Charlbury, a market town in Evenlode valley close to Diddly Squat.Clarkson is known for his blunt approach and no-nonsense attitude(Image: BANG Showbiz)Clarkson recently made scathing remarks about Vance in his Sunday Times column and branded him a “bearded God-botherer” and even a “t**t,” following Vance’s description of the UK as “some random country that hasn’t fought a war in 30 or 40 years”.The Top Gear star wrote: “Now I don’t want to stoop to his level, but I’m going to. Vance is a bearded God-botherer who pretty much thinks that women who’ve been raped should be forced to have the resultant child.””I’ve searched for the right word to describe him and I think it’s ‘t**t’. He also has no clue about history.”Article continues belowJoin the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

EXCLUSIVE: Daily Star chats to two experts on whether suncream is actually ‘toxic’ after TOWIE star Sam Faiers claimed that she doesn’t put sunscreen on her children as ‘a lot” are “harmful’16:20, 01 Aug 2025TOWIE star Sam Faiers has been slammed after she admitted to not putting suncream on her young children after claiming it is “toxic.”The reality star turned influencer, who has More

Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley announced their split this week, making them the latest in a long line of celebrity break-ups and divorces in 202514:46, 01 Aug 2025Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty announced their split this week(Image: Penske Media via Getty Images)News of Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty’s separation sent shockwaves through showbiz circles this week. The This Morning host and her Late Late Show presenter husband revealed on Tuesday that their 13-year marriage had come to an end. Paddy, 54, and Cat, 48, had been regarded as television’s golden couple and appeared to be blissfully wed with their two young sons.However, they revealed in a joint statement on Tuesday: “We have taken the decision to end our marriage and are now separated. There is no other party involved.”Their romance was especially heartwarming, having first crossed paths as friends and colleagues on TV programme Fame Academy in 2002, before tying the knot a decade later. Romance sparked when Patrick travelled across continents to attend Cat’s birthday celebration in LA, reports the Irish Mirror.Their surprising split adds to a growing list of celebrity breakups and divorces in 2025. Entertainment fans are dubbing 2025 the year of unexpected star separations, given the sheer number of high-profile splits.Jessica Alba and Cash WarrenJessica Alba split from her husband in January(Image: Variety via Getty Images)Jessica Alba parted ways from her husband of 16 years, film producer Cash Warren, in January. The Fantastic Four star announced the news via Instagram, explaining she had been on a “journey of self-realisation” adding: “It’s time for us to embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution as individuals.”The pair had been together for 20 years and share three children.Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson Also in January, Jessica Simpson called time on her decade-long marriage to husband Eric Johnson. The vocalist, 44, and former NFL star, 45, who share two daughters and a son, acknowledged it was a “painful situation” but emphasised their commitment to putting their children first.Katy Perry and Orlando BloomKaty and Orlando split after nine years(Image: orlandobloom/Instagram)Celebrity power couple Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have recently ended their nine-year romance. Though they separated earlier this year, the confirmation only emerged last month.The duo first got together in 2016, welcomed daughter Daisy Dove in 2020, and had been engaged for three years. Nevertheless, there had been considerable gossip about their relationship’s stability, with suggestions they were no longer aligned in their goals.Pop sensation Perry was notably absent from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding, despite British acting legend Bloom being amongst the invited guests. In a statement, they announced: “Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting. They will continue to be seen together as a family, as their shared priority is – and always will be – raising their daughter with love, stability, and mutual respect.”Bloom has since shared some thought-provoking quotes from psychologist Carl Jung on Instagram, which read: “Loneliness does not come from having no people about one, but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important to oneself.”Meanwhile, Perry was reportedly spotted on a date with former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau this week.Lily Allen and David HarbourLily Allen and David Harbour split after four years(Image: Internet Unknown)The Smile singer Lily Allen, 40, and her husband, Stranger Things actor David Harbour, 50, dramatically parted ways this summer after four years of wedded bliss. The vibrant pair tied the knot in Las Vegas in 2020, with an Elvis impersonator officiating the ceremony.Allen’s teenage daughters – Marnie and Ethel, whom she shares with ex-husband Sam Cooper – were also present at the wedding, and the couple appeared head over heels for each other. However, the romance fizzled out, with reports suggesting they had been leading separate lives prior to the split.Accusations of infidelity on Harbour’s part added fuel to the fire, making the separation bitter.Speculation swirled that Harbour had been unfaithful to Allen, allegedly using the celebrity dating app Raya. Whilst Allen hasn’t directly addressed their separation on her podcast Miss Me, she has made veiled references, criticising the injustice of men gravitating towards younger partners.David Harbour is now in a relationship with model Ellie Fallon, who at 27, is 23 years his junior.Sabrina Carpenter and Barry KeoghanSabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan called it quits(Image: Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)Pop star Sabrina Carpenter, 26, and actor Barry Keoghan, 32, called time on their romance as 2025 began. The pair had seemed utterly smitten when they first coupled up in 2023.They graced red carpets together at prestigious events like the Met Gala in striking ensembles and attended glitzy occasions including Grammy after-parties and Oscar celebrations. The Saltburn actor even featured in his American partner’s music video for her track, Please Please Please.Their breakup dominated headlines throughout the year as the pop sensation hinted that several of her latest songs were inspired by her romance with the Dublin-born performer. When Carpenter dropped her single Manchild on June 8, she posted the provocative caption: “This one’s about you!” Yet the track’s scathing lyrics delivered a brutal blow to her former flame.Maura Higgins and Pete WicksMaura Higgins sent some digs Pete’s way(Image: maurahiggins/Instagram)Reality television personalities Maura Higgins and Pete Wicks had been an item for over six months – despite knowing each other for six years – before their turbulent breakup. Pete gushed about Maura: “We’ve known each other for a long time. We have the same sense of humour, she’s super intelligent. She’s incredibly witty. We have always been there for each other at a distance.”Rumours emerged that Pete had been messaging other women(Image: Social Media)However, their romance crumbled amid claims of cheating. The Love Island beauty, 34, allegedly gave Strictly favourite Pete, 37, the boot after growing wary of his behaviour.She discovered numerous texts from other women on his mobile and felt her trust had been shattered.This Valentine’s Day, she was spotted exiting a restaurant solo, and when a supporter enquired about Pete’s whereabouts, footage captured her responding: “I don’t know, probably cheating.”Article continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More