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The Latest Breaking News from Richard Burton

Actor admired for the fearlessness she brought to her film roles in The Collector and The Brood who later appeared in popular US television shows such as Columbo and Murder, She Wrote

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Matthew Rhys is 'terrified' about playing Richard Burton

Actor Matthew Rhys has admitted he's "terrified" about portraying screen legend Richard Burton in a new play - admitting he's fretting about forgetting his words and worrying about whether to imitate the late actor's voice.

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“They Are Going Home Together”: Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck’s Red Carpet Reunion Goes Viral

“I wouldn’t dream of not being here,” Ben Affleck said before showering his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez with praises at the ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ premiere.

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Taylor Swift’s The Life Of A Showgirl: Every Easter Egg We’ve Found So Far

We have a LOT to unpack.

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From Taylor Swift to Twin Peaks: What are the most iconic rings in pop culture?

Just one day after the public announcement of her engagement, the pop superstar’s sparkler has already cemented its legacy in pop culture. What are the other iconic rings?

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Michael Sheen ‘worried’ about opportunities for young people getting into acting

The actor was speaking about what it had been like to attend youth theatre in Port Talbot growing up.

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John Goodman recalls being wowed by conversation with Elizabeth Taylor about Richard Burton

John Goodman has recalled being left wowed by Elizabeth Taylor's remarks about Richard Burton.

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The 10 best audiobooks for summer

To soundtrack those long, lazy afternoons try Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton’s torrid love affair, a real-life pirate of the Caribbean or Peter Dinklage as Hercule Poirot

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The Wildest Moments in Tonys History

Theater's biggest night is full of theatrical moments.

Marie Claire

Play to tell tale of surprise Banksy that appeared on garage in Port Talbot

Season’s Greetings, which was removed from the town much to residents’ sadness, is focus of touring show

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‘To hell with RP’ … how surprise Olivier nominee Rosie Sheehy is following in Richard Burton’s footsteps

To survive in acting, she thought she had to nail received pronunciation. Then she remembered Port Talbot’s extraordinary lineage, reverted to her native accent – and everything changed

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Mr Burton review – the teacher who inspired and encouraged screen legend Richard Burton

Toby Jones plays the spaniel-eyed schoolmaster setting Harry Lawtey’s needy young pupil on course for haughty international stardom

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Harry Lawtey on playing Richard Burton: ‘He felt embarrassed being an actor – it wasn’t a manly thing to do’

INTERVIEW: The ‘Industry’ star has left the small screen behind to play a real-life Welsh legend in the new film ‘Mr Burton’. He speaks to Olivia Petter about the backlash to his last movie ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’, class in the acting world, and why he’s said goodbye to the…

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‘His genius is elusive’: Harry Lawtey and Toby Jones on bringing Richard Burton back to the screen

In new film Mr Burton, the Industry star plays a young Richard Burton, with Jones as the mentor who helped him find his acting chops. The duo discuss trying to understand a cultural icon – and how to nail that voice

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‘A beloved figure’: Welsh village ready for tourists as Richard Burton biopic opens

Events planned in Pontrhydyfen for centenary of actor’s birth, as many recall his visits home with Elizabeth Taylor

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Women’s sexual pleasure is still taboo – but the Kamasutra tells a different story

For some people, the Kamasutra is little more than a name associated with condom brands, scented oils and chocolates shaped into erotic positions. In India, where sex remains a taboo subject, this ancient sex manual has often been reduced to merely a “dirty book”.

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Holidays at a one-time Communist luxury beach haven? Yugoslav resort built for Tito to rise from ruins

Revolutionary leader’s derelict Adriatic getaway is on verge of a new life after starring in Kate Winslet film and hit Mr Beast YouTube video

Marie Claire

32 Celebrity Couples Who Had Painfully Sweet Meet-Cutes

Straight out of a rom-com.

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“John Wayne said: ‘My daughter would be so happy to get your autographs.’ So David Coverdale and I signed his cowboy boots”: Glenn Hughes’ wild tales of Ritchie Blackmore, David Bowie, Phil Lynott and The Duke

Bowie, Blackmore, Richard Burton and Linda Blair – Glenn Hughes has crossed paths with them all

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In brief: Nobody’s Empire; Cocktails With George and Martha; Never: The Autobiography – review

A touching coming-of-age novel from the Belle and Sebastian singer; a blow-by-blow account of a classic film; and pop star Rick Astley’s idiosyncratic life story

Marie Claire

32 Iconic Photos of Elizabeth Taylor

Including the glitz, the glamour—and the weddings.

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Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar review – are we really expected to believe she was a feminist?

This hagiographic documentary from Kim Kardashian is light on negatives and full of praise in a way that is sometimes hard to stomach. Thank God for Joan Collins’ acid tongue

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Barbara Leigh-Hunt obituary

Highly expressive actor of impeccable technique that could encompass high comedy and full-blown tragedy

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The hidden life of Elizabeth Taylor – as seen by her son: ‘Her love for Richard Burton never went away’

She despised hypocrisy and was fiercely loyal to her friends, while navigating the pressures and pleasures of being the world’s biggest star. Chris Wilding discusses the legend and legacy of the mother he loved

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‘We didn’t worry about a few dirty laughs!’ The Carry On women on playing nags, bra-burners and ‘crumpet’

No one could say that the Carry On movies stretched their female stars, or paid them generously. But, decades later, Amanda Barrie, Valerie Leon, Sheila Hancock and co have fond memories

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