Child stars who quit Hollywood for normal jobs
Mark Lester, Peter Ostrum and Mara Wilson are among the child stars who left acting for careers such as osteopathy, veterinary medicine and writing.
Category : Arts
Joni Mitchell's Secret Loss Surfaces in New BBC Book
Joni Mitchell, 82, relearned music after a brain aneurysm. A new book, River of Words, reveals her 1965 adoption secret and BBC interviews.
Race Across The World stars pay tribute to Jo Gardiner after death
Jo Gardiner, who appeared on series two of BBC's Race Across The World in 2020, has died aged 61 following a battle with cancer, a year after her son Sam died in a car crash.
Louise Redknapp and Peter Andre wow at Rewind Festival
Louise Redknapp showed off toned legs in shorts and Peter Andre revived Mysterious Girl at Rewind Festival, alongside Kim Wilde, Tony Hadley and The Human League.
Kelly Reilly's Poldark Role Before Yellowstone
Kelly Reilly, famed for Yellowstone's Beth Dutton, played Clowance Poldark in the BBC's 1996 Poldark film, a role she took on as a teenager.
Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner dies a year after son Sam
Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner has died a year after her son Sam. Tributes call her 'the matriarch of the Race Across the World family.'
Kelly Reilly's early BBC role is worlds away from Yellowstone's Beth Dutton
Kelly Reilly, known as Beth Dutton in Yellowstone, starred in the BBC's 1996 Poldark film as Clowance Poldark, a role that looks completely different from her famous character.
Sally Dynevor at Phoebe's hen party in new photos
Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor joined daughter Phoebe Dynevor for her hen party ahead of the actress's wedding to Cameron Fuller, with photos shared by sister Hattie.
Stephen Fry revealed as 'perfect gentleman' by wardrobe staffer
A woman has shared her daughter's backstage experience working with Stephen Fry, describing the comedian as a 'perfect gentleman' and an 'all round mensch'.
Kate's Three-Word Verdict on Meghan Revealed in Book
Kate Middleton described Meghan Markle as 'friendly' at first, but later found her over-friendly with a 'touch of California', a new book claims.
Stephen Fry's True Colours Revealed by Wardrobe Staff
A wardrobe department worker has shared what Stephen Fry is really like when cameras aren't rolling, calling him a perfect gentleman and a source of great gossip.
Edinburgh Fringe 2026 reviews: Birkby, Smith-Bynoe, Auton, Night
Final-week Edinburgh Fringe reviews: Rob Auton and Ed Night earn five stars, Kiell Smith-Bynoe's improv troupe shines, Chelsea Birkby shows promise.
7 royals Meghan and Harry must win over on UK return
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face rebuilding relationships with seven key royals, including Princess Anne, Zara Tindall and Queen Camilla, on their return to the UK.
Liverpool's 'pauper's ghost' is said to haunt cathedral steps
The 'pauper's ghost' of Bernard Brown is said to haunt the steps of Liverpool's Metropolitan Cathedral, where a workhouse once stood.
Melissa Gilbert urges industry change after Hayden Panettiere death
Melissa Gilbert calls for entertainment industry reform to better support former child stars following the death of Hayden Panettiere, citing a pattern of abuse and neglect.
Why Princess Diana disliked Balmoral, per royal chef
Princess Diana disliked Balmoral because she wasn't an outdoor person, former royal chef Darren McGrady said, preferring Kensington and city life.
Shabana Azeez on The Pitt, The Airport Chaplain and the Strokes
Australian actor Shabana Azeez reveals the most disgusting thing on The Pitt is American coffee, plus posing as a patient and three birthdays on The Airport Chaplain.
Café Clement review: It turns out it’s really rather good
Café Clement, the all-day restaurant inside Nick Jones’ new St Clement Hotel, quietly surpasses expectations with careful, pleasing food and a joyful atmosphere.
Edinburgh festival 2026: a wild ride in pictures
Our photographer Murdo MacLeod captures the Edinburgh festival 2026, from Julian Clary to a succubus, a cycling champ and Sir Elton Scone.
Betye Saar, artist who transformed racist imagery, dies at 99
Celebrated American artist Betye Saar, known for assemblages of found objects exploring racism, ritual and religion, has died at 99.
Grief Is a Sinkhole: Hannah Richell on Losing Her Husband
Hannah Richell's husband died in a surfing accident at Tamarama beach in 2014. Ten years on, she reflects on grief, acceptance, and learning to carry the weight of loss.
Medieval Guernsey manuscript fragments reveal literary past
Seventeen medieval manuscript fragments found in Guernsey reveal the island's literary culture from the 12th to 15th centuries, with texts in French, including a rare play and Bible passages.
Meg Mason on Parasocial Bonds Between Readers and Authors
Meg Mason explores how reading creates intense, one-sided bonds with authors, from her teenage connection to Nancy Mitford to the broader phenomenon now called parasocial relationships.
Shark CryoGlow LED mask: 100 treatments later, is it worth it?
After 100+ treatments over nearly two years, the Shark CryoGlow LED mask excels at breakouts and puffy eyes, but its weight and noisy cooling pads may deter some buyers.
Stephen Pedley obituary: Bishop of Lancaster dies at 85
Stephen Pedley, bishop of Lancaster from 1998 to 2005, has died aged 85. Known as "the people's bishop," he was remembered for his laughter, pastoral care, and service across England and Zambia.
Bernard Adams, BBC documentary producer, dies at 86
Bernard Adams, who produced more than 20 BBC television documentaries from the 1960s to the 1990s, has died aged 86. His works included Better Badminton and Berliners.
As You Like It review – French aristocratic trappings bring fresh comedy to Arden
At Shakespeare's Globe, a lively production sets Duke Frederick's court in Versailles-like pomp, with plainer disguises in Arden, delivering fresh comedy and charm.
Jan Fran's Poem 'Warm Enough' on Motherhood and Turmoil
Jan Fran's poem 'Warm Enough' explores raising a child during a time of 'tremendous helplessness,' capturing the feeling of living in two parallel universes.
Opera singer car salesman Andrew Hiers on viral videos and plans
Andrew Hiers, 38, is a bass-baritone opera singer and car salesman in Cocoa, Florida, whose viral videos are part of a plan to start a self-sustaining opera company.
Hamza Yassin's 'dream' BBC documentary on African birds of prey
Hamza Yassin fronts new BBC documentary Hamza: African Birds of Prey, a personal journey across Kenya to find threatened raptors, which he calls a privilege and an honour.
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