The Sunday Post (Newcastle)

What the celebs are talking about this week “Every time I hear this number, my heart would stop for a second – l’m 70 years old already? My big brother, Sammo Hung, once said ‘being able to grow old is a fortunate thing’. Especially for us stunt people, w

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As he turns 70, martial arts master and actor Jackie Chan cherishes every moment of a career in movies spanning over six decades.

“It is difficult to navigate being online when people throw their opinions of you at you like grenades.”

Derry Girls and Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan’s high profile roles have thrust her into the social media spotlight – something that doesn’t come with a manual on how to handle it.

“Right now, I’m just holding on for dear life and let’s see what happens with this thing.”

Slumdog Millionair­e star Dev Patel has been obsessed with action films since he was a child and says he’s delighted with his directoria­l debut thriller Monkey Man – we can’t wait to check it out!

“She warned me that being prime minister is incredibly ageing. She also gave me two words of advice: ‘Pace yourself’. Maybe I should have listened.”

In a new book, Liz Truss recalls her meeting with the Queen two days before her death and the advice that she failed to heed...

“Four different dreams, no doubt, but whatever they were, however grand, reality has surpassed them, that’s for sure.”

As thousands still flock to see them in holographi­c form in London, Abba thanked their fans for steadfast loyalty and support since their famous Eurovision win 50 years ago.

“People don’t like change. Some will be annoyed I don’t sound like Claudia. Hopefully people get to like it, or they won’t and I’ll get sacked. Either outcome is alright.”

Romesh Ranganatha­n has said he is prepared for pushback from BBC Radio 2 listeners when he takes over Claudia Winkleman’s slot.

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