Entertainment

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online French animator Florence Miailhe has achieved a late‑career milestone with her first Academy Award nomination at the age of 70 for her animated short Papillon (Butterfly), a deeply textured film about the life of French‑Jewish Olympic swimmer Alfred Nakache that has been widely praised ahead of the 98th Oscars. Miailhe — best known for her painterly, handcrafted animation...

Published: 24 February 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Lily Collins, the actor best known for starring in Emily in Paris, has been cast to portray the legendary Audrey Hepburn in an upcoming film that will explore the making of the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Collins, 36, confirmed the role and her involvement as a producer on social media, saying the project has been nearly a...

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The highly anticipated comeback concert from South Korean pop phenomenon BTS has sold out almost instantly, with authorities in Seoul preparing for an estimated 260,000 fans to arrive in the city for the event next month. The free performance, titled BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang, will take place on 21 March 2026 at Gwanghwamun Square, marking BTS’s first...

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Robert Carradine, the American actor known for his roles in Revenge of the Nerds and Disney Channel’s Lizzie McGuire, has died at the age of 71 following a long struggle with bipolar disorder, his family has confirmed. Carradine’s family issued a statement on 23 February 2026 announcing his death, describing him as “a beacon of light” to those...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The BBC has formally apologised after a racial slur was broadcast during its coverage of the 79th BAFTA Film Awards, drawing criticism from viewers and public figures over the handling of the incident. The slur, uttered by an audience member affected by Tourette syndrome, remained in the BBC’s delayed broadcast and on its streaming platform before being removed and re‑edited....

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Boxing’s long‑awaited sequel to the so‑called “Fight of the Century” has finally been confirmed, with Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agreeing to a professional rematch set for 19 September 2026 at the Sphere in Las Vegas — more than a decade after their first blockbuster encounter in 2015. The fight will be streamed live worldwide on Netflix, marking a major...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online An Indian filmmaker from the conflict‑affected northeastern state of Manipur has made history on the global stage, winning a prestigious BAFTA award and using the moment to plead for peace in her homeland. The achievement represents a milestone for regional Indian cinema and shines a spotlight on ongoing unrest in a region often overlooked in national media. The film, Boong,...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Comedian and television presenter Alan Carr has taken an unexpected step into Britain’s architectural history by purchasing a 19th-century Gothic revival tower in Kent, widely referred to as a “castle” because of its dramatic battlements and soaring height. The property in question is the Grade I-listed Hadlow Tower, located in the village of Hadlow near Tonbridge, approximately 30 miles south-east...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Hollywood star Karen Gillan has opened up about the aspects of her native Scotland she misses most while living and working in the United States — especially the people, the dark humour and the comfort of familiar local food. In a heartfelt interview, the Inverness‑born actor said that despite her success in Hollywood, she is always “wanting...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In one of the most surprising results in recent awards history, British actor Robert Aramayo has shot to international fame after his stunning wins at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards — including Best Leading Actor, where he beat Hollywood favourites such as Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio for his lead role in I Swear. The 33‑year‑old’s journey...