Celebrity News – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com News and views in English since 1998 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:13:17 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://euroweeklynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-EuroWeeklyNews-Favicon-2-60x60.png Celebrity News – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com 32 32 Andy Kershaw, trailblazing BBC Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter, dies at 66 after cancer battle https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/17/andy-kershaw-trailblazing-bbc-radio-1-dj-and-live-aid-presenter-dies-at-66-after-cancer-battle/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/17/andy-kershaw-trailblazing-bbc-radio-1-dj-and-live-aid-presenter-dies-at-66-after-cancer-battle/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:04:43 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566799 Andy Kershaw passed away on April 16, 2026, at the age of 66. His family confirmed the sad news, stating he died around 7.30pm on Thursday evening following a cancer diagnosis earlier this year. Kershaw gained fame through his long-running BBC Radio 1 show from 1985 to 2000, where he introduced listeners to global sounds and indie acts they might otherwise never have heard.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/17/andy-kershaw-trailblazing-bbc-radio-1-dj-and-live-aid-presenter-dies-at-66-after-cancer-battle/feed/ 0 Gritty crime drama movie with Michael Fassbender to be shot on location in Malaga https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/07/gritty-crime-drama-movie-with-michael-fassbender-to-be-shot-on-location-in-malaga/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:11:14 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565919 Costa del Sol continues to attract major British and Irish film productions with its distinctive mix of atmosphere and scenery. Recent filmworld buzz is surrounding an ambitious adaptation that brings together some of the biggest names in cinema for a story rooted in the pages of a celebrated novel. Michael Fassbender, Domhnall Gleeson and Ruth Negga will lead the cast of Night Boat to Tangier.

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]]> Fleetwood Mac star Lindsey Buckingham attacked by suspected stalker https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/02/fleetwood-mac-star-lindsey-buckingham-attacked-by-suspected-stalker/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:15:44 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565552 Rock artist Lindsey Buckingham, best known for his long career as the co-vocalist and lead guitarist for the British and American rock band, Fleetwood Mac, was attacked while arriving for an appointment in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 1. According to reports by multiple law enforcement officials, a woman hurled an unidentified substance at the 76-year-old rock legend while he entered a building…

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]]> Céline Dion announces return to the stage with ten Paris concerts https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/30/celine-dion-announces-return-to-the-stage-with-ten-paris-concerts/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:13:09 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565301 Internationally acclaimed singer Céline Dion has formally announced that she will return to live performance later this year, staging a series of ten concerts in Paris. The news was shared on March 30, coinciding with the artist’s 58th birthday, marking a significant moment in her career after several years away from the stage. The concerts are scheduled to take place at La Défense Arena in…

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]]> Chuck Norris, legendary action star and martial arts icon, dies at 86 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/20/chuck-norris-legendary-action-star-and-martial-arts-icon-dies-at-86/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:46:38 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=564479 Action legend Chuck Norris passed away at 86, leaving millions mourning the loss of a lasting symbol of strength and resilience. Family members confirmed the sudden death occurred on Thursday, March 19, with the announcement shared via Instagram the following day. Relatives expressed profound sorrow in their statement, noting Norris departed surrounded by loved ones and at peace.

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]]> Legendary actor Chuck Norris hospitalised in Hawaii after sudden medical emergency https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/20/legendary-actor-chuck-norris-hospitalised-in-hawaii-after-sudden-medical-emergency/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/20/legendary-actor-chuck-norris-hospitalised-in-hawaii-after-sudden-medical-emergency/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:25:40 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=564431 Legendary actor and martial arts star Chuck Norris has been hospitalised in Hawaii following a sudden medical emergency, according to multiple reports from entertainment news outlets. The incident occurred on the island of Kauai earlier this week. Although the exact cause has not been disclosed, friends say the 86‑year-old remains in good spirits. Norris, known worldwide for his roles in action…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/20/legendary-actor-chuck-norris-hospitalised-in-hawaii-after-sudden-medical-emergency/feed/ 2 Laura Elen, singer, entertainer, and a “proper Welsh girl” in the Costa del Sol https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/17/laura-elen-singer-entertainer-and-a-proper-welsh-girl-in-the-costa-del-sol/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/17/laura-elen-singer-entertainer-and-a-proper-welsh-girl-in-the-costa-del-sol/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:10:09 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=564192 Laura Elen, the Welsh soprano who has become a much-loved fixture on Spain’s Costa del Sol, has opened up about her remarkable journey from rainy Neath to sunny southern Spain, where she has built a thriving career and living the dream as a wedding singer, entertainer, and TV personality. Laura grew up speaking fluent Welsh, attending a Welsh school. Her singing talent emerged early on…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/17/laura-elen-singer-entertainer-and-a-proper-welsh-girl-in-the-costa-del-sol/feed/ 3 Morrissey cancels Valencia gig after Las Fallas festival noise leaves him “catatonic” https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/12/morrissey-cancels-valencia-gig-after-las-fallas-festival-noise-leaves-him-catatonic/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/12/morrissey-cancels-valencia-gig-after-las-fallas-festival-noise-leaves-him-catatonic/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:10:02 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=563773 British indie rock star, the sixty-six-year-old former Smiths frontman, Morrissey arrived to his hotel and banged on the walls in frustration at the racket outside. To his distaste the row from the yearly Las Fallas event was keeping him awake, and so he decided to cancel his shows there. Instead of moving hotel, and in what has been reported of a “strop”, the popular singer…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/12/morrissey-cancels-valencia-gig-after-las-fallas-festival-noise-leaves-him-catatonic/feed/ 2 A Stark sight in Mallorca: Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner filming on the island https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/10/a-stark-sight-in-mallorca-game-of-thrones-star-sophie-turner-filming-on-the-island/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:14:31 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=563535 Mallorca may be better known for turquoise coves and lazy beach days, but this week the island briefly transformed into a film set fit for a queen of the Seven Kingdoms. British actress Sophie Turner, best known for her role as Sansa Stark in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, was recently spotted filming on the island during a tightly scheduled commercial shoot. The actress reportedly flew…

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]]> Gunfire erupts outside Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home while she was inside https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/09/gunfire-erupts-outside-rihannas-beverly-hills-home-while-she-was-inside/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/09/gunfire-erupts-outside-rihannas-beverly-hills-home-while-she-was-inside/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:35:12 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=563403 Police in Los Angeles have launched an investigation after gunshots were fired outside the Beverly Hills home of global pop icon Rihanna, prompting a rapid police response and the arrest of a suspect. Authorities confirmed that seven shots were fired from a vehicle outside the property on Sunday afternoon, though fortunately no one was injured during the incident. According to law enforcement…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/09/gunfire-erupts-outside-rihannas-beverly-hills-home-while-she-was-inside/feed/ 1 “Oops!… She did it again”: Britney Spears arrested for DUI https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/05/oops-she-did-it-again-britney-spears-arrested-for-dui/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:46:16 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=563199 Pop star Britney Spears was arrested in Southern California on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), according to law-enforcement records. The singer was taken into custody in Ventura County on the evening of 4 March 2026 following a traffic stop and later released on a citation, with a court appearance scheduled for May. Authorities confirmed that Spears, 44, was detained by officers…

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]]> Neil Sedaka, iconic hitmaker behind ‘Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,’ dies at 86 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/28/neil-sedaka-iconic-hitmaker-behind-breaking-up-is-hard-to-do-dies-at-86/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:35:35 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=562670 Neil Sedaka, the prolific singer-songwriter whose infectious pop melodies defined generations, died on Friday, February 27, in Los Angeles at the age of 86. His family confirmed the news, stating, “Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka. A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly…

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]]> Hollywood legend Robert Duvall passes away at 95 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/16/hollywood-legend-robert-duvall-passes-away-at-95/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:19:52 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=561590 Robert Duvall, the Academy Award-winning actor whose career spanned more than six decades and shaped modern American cinema, has died at the age of 95. His wife, Luciana Pedraza, confirmed that Duvall passed away peacefully at their home in Virginia. No cause of death was disclosed. Duvall was widely regarded as one of the most accomplished character actors in Hollywood history…

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]]> Bad Bunny makes history as first Super Bowl headliner to perform entirely in Spanish https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/09/bad-bunny-makes-history-as-first-super-bowl-headliner-to-perform-entirely-in-spanish/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:40:45 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=560851 Puerto Rican global icon Bad Bunny has set the internet alight after delivering a halftime Super Bowl performance on Sunday February 8 that is rapidly dominating headlines and social media feeds worldwide. Many are calling it a historic moment for Hispanic culture, as the superstar transformed one of the world’s biggest stages into a powerful showcase of identity, language, and heritage.

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]]> Did Mariah Carey just “ruin” the Winter Olympics? That’s what social media is raging about. https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/07/did-mariah-carey-just-ruin-the-winter-olympics-thats-what-social-media-is-raging-about/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:26:56 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=560775 The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina kicked off with a spectacle of Italian culture and global star power, but pop icon Mariah Carey’s performance during the opening ceremony has started a fierce debate online. The 55-year-old singer took the stage at San Siro Stadium in Milan on February 6, dressed in a shimmering silver gown, to deliver a rendition of the classic Italian song “Nel blu…

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]]> Catherine O’Hara, star of Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone, dies at 71 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/30/catherine-ohara-star-of-schitts-creek-and-home-alone-dies-at-71/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:56:26 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=560012 Catherine O’Hara, the Canadian-born actress and comedian known for her roles in the sitcom Schitt’s Creek the Beetlejuice and Home Alone films, has died at the age of 71. Representatives confirmed she passed away at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness. No additional details about the cause of death have been released. O’Hara’s passing has been widely reported across media outlets…

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]]> Starmer can’t resist a dig at Macron’s sunglasses – and the internet loves it https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/27/starmer-cant-resist-a-dig-at-macrons-sunglasses-and-the-internet-loves-it/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/27/starmer-cant-resist-a-dig-at-macrons-sunglasses-and-the-internet-loves-it/#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:29:25 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=559706 Keir Starmer doesn’t usually do jokes. Which is why this one landed. On Monday, January 26, the British prime minister surprised an audience – and social media – by poking fun at Emmanuel Macron’s now-notorious sunglasses during a live recording of comedian Matt Forde’s podcast. Mid-show, Starmer was handed a pair of aviator shades similar to those worn by the French president at the World…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/27/starmer-cant-resist-a-dig-at-macrons-sunglasses-and-the-internet-loves-it/feed/ 1 The Oscars 2026: Sinners makes history with record 16 nominations https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/22/the-oscars-2026-sinners-makes-history/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:45:23 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=559286 The full list of Oscar nominations for 2026 is in, and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has made Academy Awards history by leading the field with 16 nominations – the most ever received by a single film. The 98th Academy Awards nominations were revealed today (January 22) in Los Angeles, ahead of the ceremony on March 15. Ryan Coogler’s genre-blending film Sinners topped the Oscar nominations 2026 with…

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]]> Brooklyn Beckham makes explosive allegations against family in emotional Instagram statement https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/20/brooklyn-beckham-makes-explosive-allegations-against-family-in-emotional-instagram-statement/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/20/brooklyn-beckham-makes-explosive-allegations-against-family-in-emotional-instagram-statement/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:10:49 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=558984 Brooklyn Beckham blew up social media after sharing a series of candid Instagram posts in which he made explosive allegations about his family, detailing what he claims were years of control, rejection and deeply personal humiliation. In the lengthy statements, Brooklyn – who was born into one of the most famous families in the world as the son of former England football captain David Beckham…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/20/brooklyn-beckham-makes-explosive-allegations-against-family-in-emotional-instagram-statement/feed/ 1 Legendary Italian designer Valentino Garavani dies at 93 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/19/legendary-italian-designer-valentino-garavani-dies-at-93/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:01:51 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=558959 Valentino Garavani, one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century, has died at the age of 93. His death was confirmed by the Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation, which said the designer passed away at his home in Rome. No cause of death has been made public. Known globally simply as Valentino, Garavani was regarded as a defining figure in Italian haute…

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]]> Julio Iglesias in spotlight in sexual abuse accusation scandal https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/14/julio-iglesias-in-spotlight-in-sexual-abuse-accusation-scandal/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:27:06 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=558406 Two former employees of Julio Iglesias have accused the Spanish entertainer of sexually assaulting them while they worked in his luxurious residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas in 2021, according to an exclusive joint investigation by elDiario.es and Univision Noticias. The women, identified with the pseudonyms Rebeca and Laura to protect their identities…

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]]> Ex Real Madrid Star Roberto Carlos undergoes emergency heart surgery in Brazil https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/12/31/roberto-carlos-undergoes-emergency-heart-surgery-in-brazil/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:08:03 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=557382 Former Brazil and Real Madrid footballer Roberto Carlos has undergone emergency heart surgery in Brazil after doctors detected a serious cardiac issue during medical tests. The 52-year-old is now reported to be out of immediate danger and remains under observation as he recovers from the procedure. The operation took place while Roberto Carlos was in São Paulo, where he had travelled during the…

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]]> Anthony Joshua injured in fatal Nigeria car crash https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/12/29/anthony-joshua-injured-in-fatal-nigeria-car-crash/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:15:22 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=557227 Former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Anthony Joshua has been injured in a fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed two people, according to police. The crash happened on December 29 on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, one of the country’s busiest motorways. Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the vehicle Joshua was travelling in lost control while overtaking and…

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]]> Brigitte Bardot’s estate battle: Son takes on Animal Foundation over €65 Million fortune https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/12/29/brigitte-bardots-estate-battle-son-takes-on-animal-foundation-over-e65-million-fortune/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:01:59 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=557191 Brigitte Bardot, the French actress and animal-rights campaigner, died on 28 December at the age of 91 after battling with a serious illness. She left behind a significant fortune, estimated at around €65 million, including multiple properties in Saint-Tropez, Cannes and Paris, as well as income from film royalties, image rights, and residual earnings from her extensive film career. The estate…

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]]> Brigitte Bardot – actress, singer & fervent animal rights activist, dies at 91 https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/12/28/brigitte-bardot-actress-singer-fervent-animal-rights-activist-dies-at-91/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 11:06:43 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=557100 Brigitte Bardot, the legendary French actress, singer, and fervent animal rights activist whose sultry screen presence redefined femininity in the 20th century, has passed away at the age of 91. Her foundation confirmed the news today, Sunday, December 28, marking the end of an era for cinema and advocacy. Bardot, often celebrated as the epitome of liberated womanhood, died peacefully after a…

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]]> Chris Rea dies aged 74: ‘Driving Home For Christmas’ singer remembered https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/12/22/chris-rea-dies-aged-74-driving-home-for-christmas-singer-remembered/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/12/22/chris-rea-dies-aged-74-driving-home-for-christmas-singer-remembered/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:07:39 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=556786 CHRIS REA, a legendary English singer-songwriter and passionate guitarist, has been announced dead at the age of 74 on the afternoon of Monday, December 22. According to a statement by a spokesperson from his family, the Middlesbrough-born singer died “peacefully in hospital … following a short illness.” The singer had been having health complications, including a pancreatic cancer diagnosis…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/12/22/chris-rea-dies-aged-74-driving-home-for-christmas-singer-remembered/feed/ 1 Nicki Minaj calls JD Vance an ‘assassin’ on stage with Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/12/21/nicki-minaj-calls-jd-vance-an-assassin-on-stage-with-charlie-kirks-widow-erika/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 22:17:46 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=556722 Nicki Minaj triggered backlash and confusion after referring to US Vice President JD Vance as an “assassin” during a surprise appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, while standing alongside Erika Kirk, the widow of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The moment has quickly gone viral online. Turning Point USA closed out its 2025 AmericaFest conference with…

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]]> Rob Reiner’s son arrested after director and wife found dead https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/12/15/rob-reiners-son-arrested-after-director-and-wife-found-dead/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:53:28 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=556025 IN A SHOCKING update to a previous story, legendary Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner’s 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested on suspicion of a homicide that left both Rob and his wife, Michele Reiner, dead in their mansion in Brentwood, Los Angeles. According to jail records, Nick Reiner is being held in jail on $4 million bail (approximately €3.4 million)…

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]]> Legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead in apparent homicide https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/12/15/legendary-hollywood-director-rob-reiner-and-wife-michele-found-dead-in-apparent-homicide/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:11:28 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=555950 This story has been updated. Click here to read the latest update. LEGENDARY American director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, have been found dead in their Brentwood home on the afternoon of Sunday, December 14, with apparent knife wounds. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating an apparent homicide and had previously interviewed Reiner’s family members on the evening…

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]]> Messi India tour chaos as fans rip up seats at Kolkata stadium https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/12/14/messi-india-tour-chaos-as-fans-rip-up-seats-at-kolkata-stadium/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 21:58:53 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=555930 Lionel Messi’s India tour began in disorder in Kolkata after angry fans at Salt Lake Stadium ripped up seats and threw objects towards the pitch when the football star’s appearance ended earlier than many spectators expected, according to multiple reports. Viral footage shows damage inside the stadium, with plastic seats torn out and hurled, as security personnel attempted to contain the crowd.

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