Entertainment

Published: 13 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Veteran Australian actress Wendy Playfair, beloved for her extensive career in television and best known internationally for her role as Minnie Donovan in Prisoner: Cell Block H, has died at the age of 99, just months short of her 100th birthday. Playfair’s family announced her passing on 12 March, marking the end of an acting journey that spanned more...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Director and screenwriter Quentin Tarantino has announced plans to stage a “swashbuckling comedy” play in London, marking a major expansion of his creative work from film into theatre. The production is set to debut in the West End later this year and promises to blend Tarantino’s signature style with theatrical storytelling. Tarantino, known for films such as Pulp...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The acclaimed writer behind Broadchurch, Chris Chibnall, has pledged to mentor and support the “next generation” of screenwriters and storytellers, emphasising the importance of fostering new voices in television and film. Chibnall, known for his work on the crime drama and as a former showrunner of Doctor Who, said that nurturing emerging talent is essential for the industry’s...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The creators of the acclaimed drama ‘How To Make a Killing’ have opened up about the importance of embracing slow living, a lifestyle approach focusing on mindfulness, balance, and prioritising quality over speed in everyday life. Lead actor Vladimir Star spoke candidly about how adopting these principles has influenced both his personal life and his approach to performance....

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The head chef of the internationally acclaimed Copenhagen restaurant Noma has resigned following allegations of workplace abuse, intensifying scrutiny of labour practices within the global fine-dining industry. The resignation comes after reports surfaced detailing claims from former employees who alleged a culture of intimidation, verbal abuse and excessive pressure inside the prestigious restaurant’s kitchen. The accusations have reignited...

Published: March 11, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Veteran Indian filmmaker, actor and musician Thakkali Srinivasan has died at the age of 72 after a prolonged illness, the Tamil cinema industry has confirmed. The multi‑talented artist passed away in Bengaluru on 10 March 2026 due to health‑related complications, bringing to a close a creative career that spanned production, direction, music composition and acting. Srinivasan was best known...

Published: March 11, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Singer and television presenter Jane McDonald has opened up about her approach to health, her favourite travel destinations and her personal decision not to have children, in a wide‑ranging interview that reveals a more candid side to the much‑loved personality. McDonald, who rose to fame with her debut album in the 1990s and later became known for her travel...

Published: 9 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — Entertainment When Katie Price announced she had secretly married Dubai‑based businessman Lee Andrews after a whirlwind one‑week romance, the news stunned even her most loyal followers. But the shock has since deepened into controversy as multiple women have now come forward accusing Andrews of deception, manipulation, and financial scams — allegations so serious that one former partner...

Published: 09 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A woman has been arrested after allegedly firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of pop superstar Rihanna while the singer was inside, authorities have confirmed . Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a report of "shots fired" at the residence around 1:15 p.m. local time on Sunday, March 8 . A 30-year-old female suspect was located shortly...

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Sam Battle, the man behind the eccentric musical project Look Mum No Computer, has admitted the BBC is "taking a risk" by selecting him as the UK's Eurovision entrant for the 2026 contest in Vienna . The Kent-based musician, who builds his own bizarre electronic instruments from old toys and bicycles, will represent the United Kingdom at the 70th...