Entertainment

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Beryl Cook, the celebrated British painter, is remembered for her bold, humorous, and unapologetically “saucy” depictions of everyday life. Her art, filled with colourful characters and exuberant scenes, captured people living life out loud — but not without stirring controversy among critics during her lifetime. Cook’s paintings often featured plump, confident figures indulging in food, drink, and...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online At the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) in London, British and Irish acting talents stole the spotlight as Jessie Buckley and Robert Aramayo scored major wins against stiff competition from Hollywood heavyweights. The annual ceremony, held at the Royal Festival Hall and hosted by Alan Cumming, recognised outstanding achievements in film from the past year. Irish...

Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live‑music promoter and owner of Ticketmaster, has reported robust ticket sales and revenue growth even as a major monopoly lawsuit filed by the U.S. government and state attorneys general moves closer to trial. Financial results for 2025 show that Live Nation’s overall revenue climbed to $25.2 billion, up 9 per cent from the previous year,...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Hollywood is facing a fresh wave of anxiety — not from box-office flops or streaming wars, but from a Chinese-developed AI app that can create near-cinematic video clips from simple text prompts, provoking alarm among major studios and creatives alike. The technology, known as Seedance 2.0, has quickly gone viral after users generated hyper-realistic footage featuring world-famous actors...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Hollywood and television fans around the world are mourning the loss of actor Eric Dane, who has died at the age of 53 following a courageous battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurological disease also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Dane’s family confirmed the news in a heartfelt statement, saying he passed away on Thursday afternoon...

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A remarkable and somewhat unexpected story out of the UK’s botanical world highlights how one of nature’s rarest blooms could spark a wave of plant theft and illegal trade, as enthusiasts and criminals alike are drawn to the allure of elusive flowers prized far beyond their ecological value. Experts warn that interest in rare species such as elusive...

Published: 14 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online There is something for everyone in Being Gordon Ramsay (Netflix), a surprisingly enjoyable new series. It offers an insight into the hospitality business, a psychological study of a man driven to launch yet more restaurants despite already having 95 of them, and the chance to follow Ramsay’s latest project through various Grand Designs-style calamities. And if you’re interested...

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The bidding war for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) — one of the most prized assets in global entertainment — has become one of the most closely watched takeover battles in Hollywood, with Netflix and Paramount Skydance locked in a high‑stakes contest that could reshape the industry’s future. At the heart of the fight is who will control Warner Bros’ vast...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The United Kingdom has announced that electronic musician and YouTube personality Look Mum No Computer will represent the country at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, sparking excitement among fans of both the artist and the competition. Known for his inventive DIY instruments, experimental soundscapes, and online tutorials, the musician is set to bring a unique flair to the...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The world of cinema mourns the passing of Robert Duvall, the legendary actor whose career spanned over seven decades and left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Known for his versatility, commanding presence, and dedication to craft, Duvall’s journey from aspiring actor to one of the most respected figures in film history is a testament to talent, perseverance, and...