It's been another hectic day in the celeb world - the cast of Star Wars Episode VII has finally been revealed, reports have emerged that Prince Harry and Cressida have split and actor Bob Hoskins has sadly died of pneumonia age 71. This is today's Showbiz Fix...
Star Wars Episode VII cast revealed
J.J. Abrams has revealed the cast of Star Wars 7 (WENN)
An official line-up has been released in the form of a black and white photo revealing who will be starring in Star Wars Episode 7.
As expected, the stars of the original trilogy are all back - Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo Chewbacca, C3-PO and R2-D2. But there are many news faces that have been added!
We have the likes of Adam Driver, who's currently starring in HBO drama Girls, Andy Serkis, who you'll know as Gollum and Oscar Issac from Inside Llewyn Davis. Brit up and comers John Boyega, Daisy Ridley and Domhnall Gleeson will also be joining the cast.
And there could still be more announcements. Several sources have told The Hollywood Reporter that the director has another "substantial role to fill", with the insiders claiming it is a female part.
Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas split rumours
Have Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas split? (Splash News)
Next, have Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas split? They made their official debut as a couple just last month, but it looks like Harry and Cressida have called time on their relationship.
Sources close to the pair have confirmed to both People magazine and Mail Online that it's been an amicable break-up, talking to People, a source said: "they are very much still the best of friends, but they have decided to go their separate ways."
The Mail report that the split has come as a shock to those close to the couple - as they were seen walking hand-in hand at Kensington Palace just last week.
Harry and Cressida hooked up in the summer of 2012 after being introduced by Harry's cousin Princess Eugenie.
Bob Hoskins dies aged 71
Bob Hoskins has sadly passed away (WENN)
Bob Hoskins has sadly died of pneumonia aged 71.
The British actor's agent confirmed the news that the star sadly past away in hospital with his family by his side.
Bob was best known for his hit movies including Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Mona Lisa, for which he won Bafta and Golden Globe best actor awards.
In a statement, his wife and children said: "We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Bob."
"Bob died peacefully at hospital last night surrounded by family, following a bout of pneumonia."
Hoskins retired from acting in 2012 after suffering from Parkinson's disease in the later years of his life.
That's all for today - make sure you head over to the movie section to see all the latest interviews with the cast of Plastic, including the lovely Will Poulter.
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