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Watch Emotional Moment Sir Ian McKellen Realises Glastonbury Fans Are Chanting His Name at Scissor Sisters Set

Ian McKellen · Glastonbury

Watch Emotional Moment Sir Ian McKellen Realises Glastonbury Fans Are Chanting His Name at Scissor Sisters Set

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Scissor Sisters were joined by Sir Ian McKellen at Glastonbury 2025, with footage showing the actor overcome with emotion See the Story

Glastonbury Fans Demand for Simply Red's Mick Hucknall After 'Surprise' Appearance

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Glastonbury Fans Demand for Simply Red's Mick Hucknall After 'Surprise' Appearance

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As the singer joined Rod Stewart for a song on the Pyramid Stage, fans made one request ...See the Story

Showmanism review — Dickie Beau’s ingenious lip-sync show is a spellbinding tribute to theatre

Ian McKellen · London

Showmanism review — Dickie Beau’s ingenious lip-sync show is a spellbinding tribute to theatre

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Playful meditation on performance at Hampstead Theatre includes anecdotes from Ian McKellen and Fiona Shaw See the Story

BBC star says 'I've been in a funk' after death of beloved father

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Amol Rajan has opened up about the tragic death of his late fatherIan McKellen See the Story

THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'The Lord of the Rings'

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The first "Lord of the Rings" film debuted in 2001.New Line Cinema; Mike Windle/Getty ImagesThe first installment of the beloved "Lord of the Rings" trilogy came out in 2001.Several stars like Ian McKellen and Orlando Bloom reprised their roles in the "Hobbit" films.Sean Bean and Karl Urban have gone on to play iconic TV characters. Believe it or not, it's been over two decades since the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy wrapped in 2003.The film franc…Ian McKellen · Wellington Read Article

Sir Ian McKellen Set To Open 'Twelfth Night' Adaptation With All Trans & Non-Binary Cast - uInterview

Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen is set to open Trans What You Will’s adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, starring an all trans and non-binary cast. “Twelfth Night is perhaps the funniest and most moving of Shakespeare’s plays,” he said in a statement to the Trans What You Will Theater, posted on Instagram. “This is achieved through the complexity of gender and sexuality from first to last. I’m really looking forward to th…Ian McKellen · London See the Story

RUMOR: Marvel Studios Has Some Exciting Plans For Magneto's Base In AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY

The legendary Sir Ian McKellen will reprise his role as X-Men franchise villain Magneto in Avengers: Doomsday, and a new report suggests the Master of Magnetism will have an impressive new headquarters.Ian McKellen Read Article

Beautiful tribute to a Bolton man with a special connection to Sir Ian McKellen

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The family of an elderly man from Deane who had a special connection to Sir Ian McKellen have left a heartfelt tribute following his passing this…Ian McKellen · Bolton Read Article

Scissor Sisters Return to Oz: Ian Mckellen's surprise appearance at The O2 left me speechless

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After more than 12 years since their last performance in London, the Scissor Sisters danced and sang their hearts out at the O2 Arena for their glorious return to the capital.Ian McKellen · London Read Article

'Lord of the Rings' Star to Introduce All-Trans, Non-Binary Rendition of Shakespeare Play

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Sir Ian McKellen will do the introduction for a performance of "Twelfth Night" at The Space theatre in London featuring an all-trans and non-binary cast.Ian McKellen · London See the Story

Scissor Sisters reunion tour review: A proud remedy for a messy world

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The group marks their glorious return with a show packed with sass and pride - and Ian McKellen - at the O2 in London.Ian McKellen · London Read Article

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