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James Bond and MobLand star Pierce Brosnan shared what “keeps him alive” as he reflected on his acting career and whether he plans to continue

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Pierce Brosnan has opened up about his views on retirement, following his latest role in the biographical sports drama Giant. The film tells the story of boxer Prince Naseem Hamed, portrayed by Amir El Masry, with Pierce taking on the role of Brendan Ingle, the fighter’s former trainer.

The narrative follows Hamed’s journey from a working-class boy in Sheffield to becoming a world featherweight champion, guided by Brendan’s coaching both inside and outside the ring.

Knowing all too well about having a modest upbringing, Pierce relocated to London with his mother aged 11 to start a new life and pursue drama school.

Decades later, he’s built an impressive body of work spanning films and television series, including James Bond, Mrs. Doubtfire, Remington Steele, Mamma Mia! and MobLand.

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Reflecting on Naseem’s career concluding at 28, Pierce explained why he’s determined to continue working at 72. “It’s the creative life that keeps me alive,” the Irish-born star revealed.

“I’m 72, time is moving on for me and I can feel the tick of it. I’ve been down this path a long time now, but what else do I do but really live the life and the time that I have left?”.

During the same interview with The Independent, the actor also praised his family, especially his wife Keely Shaye Brosnan, for their unwavering support throughout his career.

Discussing the source of his confidence, in what he described as the “capricious” world of acting, he explained: “Family, for sure. I have a great wife, who’s given me wings to fly.

“I’m a catholic, and my faith is very strong and you have to be as tough as old boots to be in the game this long.”

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Pierce also spoke about the prospect of retirement while promoting Netflix’s The Thursday Murder Club last year.

The film, adapted from Richard Osman’s bestselling book series, follows a group of friends living in a retirement home who enjoy solving murders as a hobby, only to become embroiled in a case themselves.

Speaking about his role to USA Today, Pierce said he feels “very fortunate” to still be working as an actor and confessed he wouldn’t have a clue what to do if he hung up his boots.

“The doing of being an actor and the constant doing of it is invigorating,” he explained.

When he’s not on set, the star treasures quality time with his family.

Wed to Keely since 2001, the pair share two sons, Paris and Dylan. From his first marriage to Cassandra Harris, he legally adopted her three children Charlotte, Sean and Christopher.

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Heartbreakingly, Charlotte lost her life in 2013 at just 41 following a battle with ovarian cancer, the same disease that claimed Cassandra’s life in 1991.

Speaking previously to Esquire in 2017 about his approach to parenting and being brought up by a single mother, he reflected: “I know what it’s like to bring up sons.

The Thing star TK Carter has died aged 69, with fans paying tribute to the American actor. TK was best known for playing Nauls in the 1982 horror film The Thing as well as his roles in Space Jam, Domino and The Steve Harvey Show.

According to TMZ, the actor was found dead in his California home on Friday afternoon after a call to the emergency services was made. The police have reportedly ruled out foul play.

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With young Prince George’s future ‘set in concrete’, the Prince and Princess of Wales are doing everything to ensure the future King has a normal upbringing

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With Prince George heading to secondary school later this year, his royal future is creeping up on him, as he has started to join his parents on more royal engagements to prepare for his eventual role as King.

Prince William and Princess Kate are working tirelessly behind the scenes to prepare their eldest son to one day ascend the throne, but they are also determined to provide all their children with a stable and relatively normal upbringing. And according to former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, the Prince and Princess of Wales are tackling their parenting duties in a different way to William’s mother, the late Princess Diana.

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Jennie told the Mirror that raising any child is a challenge of its own, despite the added pressure of royal status. She said: “It’s hard enough bringing up kids to be happy, safe and confident even in normal life. We can only imagine what it must be like to bring up a child who is going to hold such a unique and massively public role in life.”

The royal expert recalled a conversation with the late Princess Diana and her concerns about the immense pressure on William as the future King, and how the Prince and Princess of Wales are approaching George’s future in a different way.

“It makes me think back to my conversations with Diana, Princess of Wales, who was also troubled by the weight of responsibility, both on her and her eldest son,” Jennie said. “I remember her telling me how the prospect of being King weighed heavily on young William’s shoulders. But she was immensely proud of him and told me she thought the country was lucky to have William.

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“It’s probably slightly easier for Catherine and William, in the secure and happy marriage they have, to prepare George for what lies ahead. And William must know exactly how he might be feeling.”

Jennie believes that William and Kate have a very different task when it comes to raising their children as opposed to normal everyday parents, as they have to prepare George for his inevitable future as King, where there are few options to forge your own path.

The royal expert also pointed out that for George, following in the footsteps of his uncle Prince Harry is off the cards. Harry notoriously quit his royal duties and relocated to the US, which is not an option for the future King.

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“But imagine how different it really is,” she said. “You can’t sit down and talk about what he might like to do as a career or whether he might, for example, one day like to live in another country. George’s options are extremely limited and the eventual road ahead is set in concrete.”

While young Prince George is surely aware of his inevitable future as King, his mother Princess Kate is doing all in her power to keep her kid’s lives as ordinary as possible, especially during the formative years of their childhoods.

As Jennie said: “I think Catherine is doing a fantastic job in keeping her children’s lives as normal as possible for as long as she can. And that is invaluable in their development. It’s a fine balance, but I think she and William have succeeded in giving all three children a very good measure of privacy whilst satisfying the media and public demands for them to be seen in public.”

As for George, Charlotte and Louis, the young royals are slowly being introduced to more of their royal roles, with the former royal correspondent believing that they already seem to be growing accustomed to being in the spotlight.

“They need to get used to the experience of being on show and on duty, because that is likely to be how it is for the rest of their lives,” Jennie said. “And, so far, the children don’t seem phased by meeting the crowds – in fact, I thought they all looked particularly at ease at Sandringham on Christmas Day.”

Katie Price has further fuelled rumours of a split with JJ Slater after posting a video on YouTube about her goals for 2026 – but fails to mention him at all in her upcoming plans for the new year

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Katie Price has broken her silence after her split from Married At First Sight star JJ Slater was revealed. In a new video on her YouTube channel, the 47 year old TV personality posted a video to see in the new year, where she spoke about what she intended to focus on for 2026.

Listing all the important areas in her life, the reality TV star failed to mention JJ in the 18 minute video, leaving many believing the split rumours to be true. The video starts off with Katie and her son Harvey and it then goes on to her and Princess as she gets ready to make her way out of the house.

However, JJ does feature briefly in the vlog as he’s seen in the background looking at his phone. And at another point in the video, he is seen helping Harvey into the car, while in the Isle of Wight. However, the footage seems to have been captured before New Year’s Eve and, therefore, before their reported break-up.

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Meanwhile, towards the end of the clip, she is seen speaking to the camera about her thoughts for the new year and hints that she has faced private “hiccups.” In the video, she said: “nothing else in my life that I haven’t already been through, I could go through again. In other words, there’s no more sh** that can happen in my life that I haven’t already gone through. It’s all positive energy.”

She added: “I am the best version I could ever be. And if there’s anyone who has started the New Year not so positive, still a bit down, just remember I’m a survivor, you can be a survivor. The only way is up when you hit rock bottom. So everyday be grateful that you’ve woken up, you’re still here and try and be the best version of yourself you can.”

And it was at this point Katie hinted at problems she privately had to deal with. She continued: “2025, privately, there’s been some hiccups, workwise it’s been fantastic. I done my tour, I done my music, I’ve moved to a beautiful house, so everything’s good. Obviously, everyone in life they’re going to have ups and downs that’s just natural. Nothing is ever perfect and I wouldn’t want everything to be perfect but no, this is my year.”

The video then goes on to Katie using the analogy of a pie chart of how she wants her life to be. She said: “Music oh my god yea, the music. Do more stuff with Princess, Junior. Imagine like I’ve always said a pie chart, a circle. And in that circle it’s 100% and you mark out the percentage of how you want your life to be.”

She added: “Like do you want 50% of it to be work then have little quarters of holidays, self care, family, hobbies? For me I want to make it equal in all of those areas. That’s what’s important to me because you never know when it’s your last day.”

And when asked what her plans are for this year, she listed a number of things that did not include her relationship. She went on to say: “2026, music tour, podcast tour, me and Kerry doing another tour. I’ve got these TV stuff that I have been starting last year that comes out this year. That takes up most of the year. Lots of riding, want to compete, getting fit and dunno, I might change my hair colour.”

It comes after a source told the Mirror: “This has been on the cards for a long time. Katie was pushing for marriage and security but JJ had checked out. The age gap didn’t matter at the start but the cracks started to appear and her urgency for another baby and for a wedding put a lot of pressure on him.

“She’s fixated on being with someone and being in a long, stable relationship so in the end she was like, ‘Right, you either marry me, or you don’t. It was all or nothing. JJ wasn’t up for all the drama that comes with being with Katie Price and he got cold feet.”

Katie Price has shared a candid health update about her mum, Amy, who has been battling a terminal lung condition for years, in a new YouTube video, prompting an outpouring of support from fans

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Katie Price has shared a deeply moving health update about her beloved mum, Amy, as she touched on her reflections on the reality of seeing a loved one grow frailer with age.

In a recent YouTube video, Katie celebrated the start of 2026 with a heartfelt message about her mum, revealing both joy and concern as she spoke about Amy’s health.

“Mum has made it 2026. So happy another year, so let’s hope we’ve got another year with my mum,” Katie said, her voice brimming with both relief and gratitude. For fans of the former glamour model, it was a rare and intimate glimpse into her family life, showing a side of Katie that is protective and deeply devoted to those closest to her.

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Amy Price, who has battled idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) — a progressive and terminal lung condition — has faced significant health challenges over the years. The disease causes scarring of the lungs, making everyday tasks and even simple movements a struggle. Katie has long been vocal about her concern for her mum, often sharing the highs and lows of Amy’s health journey with her devoted fanbase.

In the video, Katie highlighted how Amy’s physical condition has changed. “As you can all see, she is a lot more frail than she used to be,” she admitted. The admission was both honest and poignant, showing the reality behind caring for a parent whose health is in decline. Yet Katie also emphasized her mum’s sharp mind and indomitable spirit: “But don’t let that fool you because her head is still screwed on,” she added, a reminder that while Amy may have lost some physical strength, her personality and determination remain as strong as ever.

Despite the challenges, Katie is determined to make the most of her time with her mum. She spoke with warmth about the plans she has for Amy in the coming year, revealing that she had bought her a scooter to give her a “new lease of life” and that she hopes to take her on trips to the Isle of Wight.

The former reality TV star has often spoken about the importance of family in her life. From her children to her mum, Katie has made it clear that relationships and shared experiences are her priority. In her latest update, she expressed a desire to create more memories with Amy, Harvey, and the rest of her family, highlighting the significance of togetherness in the face of health challenges.

Back in March last year, Katie explained that Amy had been struggling to walk after undergoing a lung transplant as she continues to fight IPF.

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In a podcast update to fans at the time, the star revealed: “I do feel you for you mum, because people have to understand what my mum’s gone through, like her brain is just so active and still switched on. She can’t do the things that she used to do, which is frustrating for her.”

She continued: “Now here’s an example, because I am a patient person, but when my mother teases me and says let’s go look at the shops in the Isle of Wight, shall I take my walker or wheelchair, and I’m like ‘No, we’re taking your wheelchair because I’m not taking an hour.”

Amy then contributed to the discussion to say: “It’s not doing me any good because I’m meant to walk to help myself.” The grandmother went on to explain her hope of being able to walk again by the summer.