Sara Baalla
Freelance news reporter
Sara is an entertainment journalist who specialises in TV and film. After studying journalism at the University of Roehampton, Sara joined Digital Spy in 2023, writing news (and the occasional feature) on all things entertainment. She has also written for the culture desk at The Evening Standard. A lover of all things TV and film, Sara can wax lyrical about everything from Bridgerton to The Witcher. She can also recite entire episodes of New Girl, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Parks and Recreation. In her spare time, Sara loves to knit, crochet and cross-stitch. Also a musical theatre aficionado, Sara counts Samantha Barks as one of her heroes and is a loyal fan of Jodie Comer.

Zoe Ball shares beautiful tribute to her late mother
“Losing you is harder than I could ever have imagined.”

Bridgerton star Harriet Cains lands next lead movie role
A far cry from the Ton...

Netflix's new murder mystery gets first-look teaser with Nicole Kidman
"Is there something you want to tell me?"

Vera star shares emotional filming update ahead of final series
"Heading up to Newcastle to film my last few scenes."

Hugh Bonneville lands next lead movie role
Michael Socha and Ella Bruccoleri are also on board.

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd announces engagement
"I said YES to forever!!!"

The One Show's Matt Baker announces next TV role
The new series will "celebrate the people who make Britain great."

The Repair Shop confirms BBC return date - and it's soon
A new expert will also be joining the team.

The Tourist’s Jamie Dornan gives promising update on season 3
"There's probably a world where it happens in Holland."

Strictly's Aston Merrygold announces birth of third child and reveals sweet name
"Hello world."

Amy Dowden says Strictly pros "came to the rescue" on new show
"We go to each other for everything."

Richard Osman announces new thriller book series
"Dead bodies, bags of money, killers on the loose and a brand new detective duo."

Strictly's Giovanni Pernice reveals how Rose Ayling-Ellis "changed his life"
"I think it's important to be more inclusive."

Anthony Hopkins announces new career move away from film
He's trying his hand at something new.

Bridgerton star announces one-woman show
Charithra Chandran will be treading the boards in March.

Line of Duty's Anna Maxwell Martin teams up with David Mitchell in new BBC crime drama
Filming for the six-part detective series is now underway.

George Clooney and Brad Pitt's reunion movie confirms release date
Amy Ryan and Austin Abrams are also set to star in the film.

Doctor Who trailer confirms May 2024 release date for Ncuti Gatwa's first full series
"I'd love it if you came with me."

White Lotus star warns you to "buckle up" for season 3
"It's going to get real!"

Stanley Tucci confirmed for new TV travel series
The actor will be exploring ten regions of Italy.

Nicole Scherzinger debuts pixie cut hair transformation
Her long locks are no more.

Strictly Come Dancing announces ninth celebrity elimination
The quarter-finalists have been revealed.

Nicole Kidman reveals a third season of Big Little Lies is on the way
"We will be bringing you a third one, just FYI."

Strictly's Kevin Clifton confirms new stage role
"In rehearsals now for what is going to be the best panto in the country!"

Harry Potter's Miriam Margolyes shares rare relationship update
The actress has been with partner Heather for 54 years.

Strictly Come Dancing announces sixth celebrity elimination
"I've had an amazing time from start to finish."

Strictly's Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova tease first look at their new show
The couple will take to the stage next year.

Strictly Come Dancing reveals fourth celebrity elimination
"This has been the highest moment of my career."