The 2025 Wimbledon Championships have been graced by a host of UK celebrities, adding glamour to the prestigious tennis event. The Royal Box at Centre Court was filled with notable figures, including singer Olivia Rodrigo, actor John Cena, and tennis star Emma Raducanu. Rodrigo, fresh from her Glastonbury Festival performance, was spotted mingling with fellow celebrities and former England soccer coach Roy Hodgson. Raducanu, who advanced to the third round, acknowledged the added pressure of performing in front of such distinguished spectators.
In the realm of reality television, the UK entertainment scene has been buzzing with the return of "Celebrity Big Brother" and the upcoming "Celebrity Traitors UK." The 2025 series of "Celebrity Big Brother" aired nightly on ITV1, featuring a diverse lineup of celebrities, including EastEnders star Patsy Palmer and Olympic athlete Daley Thompson. The show garnered significant viewership, with over 100 million streams on ITVX.
Looking ahead, "Celebrity Traitors UK" is set to premiere on BBC One in late summer or early autumn 2025. Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, the series will feature celebrities such as Tom Daley, Bob Mortimer, and Stephen Fry competing in a murder-mystery format. Filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, the show aims to blend strategy and entertainment, with celebrities vying to win up to £100,000 for charity.
In the legal arena, Prince Harry achieved a significant victory over Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers . The publisher admitted to unlawful actions at its tabloid, The Sun, and agreed to a substantial damages payment. Harry had accused NGN of illegally obtaining private information about him from 1996 to 2011. The settlement, reported to be over £10 million, also included an apology for the serious intrusion into Harry's private life.
Additionally, the UK government is considering a new "right to personality" to protect artists and celebrities from AI companies creating products that mimic their distinctive features. This proposal aims to update copyright rules to regulate how AI technologies use artists' content for training models, balancing content licensing opportunities with protection for creators who do not want their material used.
These developments highlight the dynamic nature of the UK entertainment industry, where celebrities continue to influence both the cultural and legal landscapes.
