Tom Robbins, Whose Comic Novels Drew a Cult Following, Dies at 92

Betsy Arakawa, the wife of actor Gene Hackman, searched online for information regarding flu and Covid symptoms, as well as breathing techniques, days before her death, according to police records. The 65-year-old pianist, who died from hantavirus—a condition that can mimic flu-like symptoms—was found alongside her husband, who had Alzheimer's disease, on February 26, after both passed away shortly before. Authorities estimate her death occurred around February 12, with Hackman dying six days later on...

SummaryMichelle Collins, an actress with over 40 years of experience in productions like Calendar Girls, Eastenders, and Doctor Who, is facing unexpected fear as she prepares for her debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Despite her extensive background in acting, she admits to feeling terrified about the performance, questioning her decision to participate. Her show, Motorhome Marilyn, draws inspiration from a fleeting encounter with a real person on the streets of Los Angeles years ago....

With the return of Daredevil in the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again, speculation has risen regarding the potential return of other Defenders from the Netflix series. While Jon Bernthal's Punisher is confirmed to appear, both Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones) and Mike Colter (Luke Cage) have shown interest in returning but are uncertain about their involvement. Recently, Ritter fueled rumors of her return in Season 2 by sharing a photo of Charlie Cox reading her novel,...

An "extremely rare" record sleeve signed by all three members of Nirvana is set to sell for over £10,000 at auction. The band, consisting of lead singer Kurt Cobain, drummer Dave Grohl, and bassist Krist Novoselic, performed at The Bierkeller in Bristol on 4 November 1991, to an audience of just 700. After being kept in a loft for over 30 years, the autographed cover of their iconic album Nevermind will be auctioned by Wessex...

SummaryJean Marsh, co-creator and actress of "Upstairs Downstairs," has died at the age of 90, as confirmed by her agent. She won an Emmy for her role as maid Rose Buck in the acclaimed 1970s series and appeared in notable films like "Cleopatra" and "Willow," as well as TV shows including "Doctor Who." Director Sir Michael Lindsay-Hogg remembered her as "wise and funny," noting she passed away peacefully in bed, cared for by a loving...

According to BBC research, the number of plays and musicals produced by the UK's main subsidised theatres fell by nearly a third from 2014 to 2024, with 229 original productions staged compared to 332 a decade earlier. Funding cuts and rising costs have been cited as significant factors contributing to this decline, with National Theatre executive director Kate Varah noting that many in the industry are at "breaking point." However, some venues claim that the...