Here’s a look at some of the top entertainment stories making the headlines today. Hear all about it on The Frequency tonight between 7 and 10 with Ken McGuire.
Full House For Take That
Take That are showing their age – revealing they play bingo on tour.
The band say they’ve also been organising quiz nights to pass the time on the tour bus.
Just to add to their rock and roll image – the trio have also brought their own chef along with them to prepare healthy food to ‘get them through’ the gigs.
New Director For Next Marvel Installments
Marvel is lining up its first female – and black – director.
According to multiple reports in Hollywood, the studio wants Selma director Ava DuVernay to take the helm of one of their upcoming films.
It’s thought the movies in the frame are Black Panther and Captain Marvel.
Billy Elliot Back To The Big Screen?
Sir Elton John plans to do a big screen version of the Billy Elliot stage show.
Although the musical is based on the 2000 film of the same name – Sir Elton says he wants to reboot it with new songs.
The West End run just celebrated its 10th birthday – and has been seen by over 10 million people worldwide.
The Jacksons Do The Proms
The Jacksons have signed up to a very British institution.
Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon will appear at the Last Night of the Proms concert in London’s Hyde Park.
The band have promised they’ll perform some of their biggest hits in tribute to Michael – as well as bring the ‘great weather over from California’.
Robbie Williams for X Factor?
Louis Walsh has tipped Robbie Williams to take his place on the X Factor.
The judge says he’s chosen to leave the show after 11 years – as he wants to concentrate on being a manager.
Louis thinks Robbie – or Niall from One Direction – could end up filling his chair.
Eddie Redmayne for Harry Potter?
Eddie Redmayne is in talks to join the Harry Potter universe.
The Oscar winner has been offered the lead role in the ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ trilogy.
The films are set in New York – 70 years before Harry Potter’s story begins.
Jason Donovan is back on the road
Jason Donovan is going on tour – performing his 1980s hit records.
The Aussie heart-throb shot to fame in Neighbours – and hit the top of the charts with his releases during the decade.
Donovan says he’s never performed many of his classic hits – like ‘Especially For You’ and ‘Too Many Broken Hearts’ live before.
Cannes Film Festival Gets Underway
The Cannes Film Festival gets underway today – with Hollywood stars flocking to the French city.
Cate Blanchett, Matthew McConaughey and Michael Fassbender are just some of the big names whose films are in the running to take the Palme d’Or.
There’s also a world premiere to look forward to – with Tom Hardy’s Mad Max appearing out of competition tomorrow evening.
An X-Files Romance?
X-Files stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson have shared an on-stage kiss.
The pair were singing together in a New York club to promote David’s new album.
They’re also working together on the first new series of the hit sci-fi series for 13 years, which is due on our screens in January.
