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Elf and The Big Bang Theory star Bob Newhart has died at the age of 94

Bob Newhart, The Big Bang Theory star, dies aged 94

US comedian and actor Bob Newhart has died at the age of 94 "after a series of short illnesses", his publicist announced.

Bob Newhart • 18 Jul 24

Kate Micucci - "I've never smoked a cigarette in my life"

Big Bang Theory's Kate Micucci has lung cancer surgery

The actress Kate Micucci has announced that she has undergone surgery after being diagnosed with lung cancer - despite having "never smoked a cigarette in my life".

Television • 13 Dec 23

Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey confirmed they were dating last May

Kaley Cuoco welcomes her first child

Kaley Cuoco has said she is "overjoyed and grateful" following the birth of her first child, a baby girl, with her partner and fellow actor Tom Pelphrey.

Television • 02 Apr 23

Kaley Cuoco 'beyond blessed' to be expecting a baby

American actress Kaley Cuoco says she is "beyond blessed and over the moon" after announcing she is pregnant with her first child.

Movies • 12 Oct 22

Cuoco 'will never get married again' after divorce

American actress Kaley Cuoco has said she "will never get married again" following her second divorce.

Television • 15 Apr 22

Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook (pictured at the series finale party for The Big Bang Theory in California in May 2019) - "We have made this decision together through an immense amount of respect and consideration for one another"

Kaley Cuoco and husband Karl Cook split

The Flight Attendant star Kaley Cuoco and equestrian Karl Cook have announced that they have split after three years of marriage.

Television • 03 Sep 21

Mayim Bialik - "One of the most exciting and surreal opportunities of my life"

Big Bang Theory star becomes Jeopardy! host

The Big Bang Theory actress Mayim Bialik has been named as one of two new hosts of the long-running US television game show Jeopardy!, replacing the award-winning presenter Alex Trebek, who died of cancer last year.

Television • 17 Aug 21

Kaley Cuoco: "I've been called the newcomer recently, which is hysterical".

Kaley Cuoco laughs off 'newcomer' status

Kaley Cuoco has laughed off recent articles referring to her as a 'newcomer' following her Golden Globe nomination for her leading role in The Flight Attendant.

Television • 15 Mar 21

Young Sheldon reveals name of Sheldon and Amy's child

The name of Sheldon and Amy's future child from The Big Bang Theory has been revealed on spin-off series Young Sheldon.

Television • 06 Nov 20

Jim Parsons admits he wouldn't have handled early fame

The Big Bang Theory's Jim Parsons has admitted that he would not have been able to handle the fame that came with the show if it had happened when he was younger.

Jim Parsons • 11 Aug 20

What's on? TV highlights for Thursday May 23

Glossy soap Riviera is back, there's a new US satirical show called The Other Two, and it's time to say goodbye to The Big Bang Theory . . .

Television • 23 May 19

Alaina Meyer and Johnny Galecki - "We will soon be welcoming a little one into this crazy and wonderful world"

Big Bang Theory star Johnny Galecki shares baby joy

The Big Bang Theory star Johnny Galecki and partner Alaina Meyer have announced that they are expecting their first child and "are absolutely over the moon".

Television • 03 May 19

The Big Bang Theory has filmed it's final scenes

Big Bang Theory stars film final scenes

The cast of The Big Bang Theory have filmed their final scenes on the long-running comedy series.

Television • 01 May 19

The Big Bang Theory will end after 12 seasons with an hour-long episode on US television on May 16

No 'atomic bomb' in Big Bang Theory finale

The director of the final episode of The Big Bang Theory has said there will be no "atomic bomb" in the hour-long special, and has also revealed that the script is still being written.

Television • 08 Apr 19

Kaley Cuoco: "...slowly saying our goodbyes over the next few weeks and it isn't getting any easier."

Cuoco bids emotional farewell to Big Bang Theory cast

Kaley Cuoco has said her Big Bang Theory co-stars are slowly starting to say their goodbyes as the show prepares to end its 12-season run.

Television • 02 Apr 19

The Big Bang Theory going out with a big bang

It has been announced that the final episode of The Big Bang Theory will be shown in the US in May.

Television • 12 Mar 19

Jim Parsons opens up about quitting The Big Bang Theory

Jim Parsons has opened up about moving on from The Big Bang Theory - which started its 12th and final season last night on RTÉ 2.

The Big Bang Theory • 04 Jan 19

Jim Parsons - Tops the list for fourth year in a row

Big Bang Theory star still the highest-paid TV actor

The Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons has topped financial magazine Forbes' list of the highest-paid TV actors for the fourth year in a row, with estimated earnings of $26.5m.

Television • 24 Oct 18

Kaley Cuoco - "No matter when it was going to end, my heart would have always been broken in two"

Big Bang Theory star 'in tears' over show's end

The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco has said she is "drowning in tears" over the news that the global comedy hit will end in 2019.

Television • 24 Aug 18

The Big Bang Theory will end after season 12

Big Bang Theory going out with a bang after Season 12

Chuck Lorre, the executive producer of The Big Bang Theory, has announced the upcoming series of the popular show will be its last.

Television • 24 Aug 18

What's on? TV highlights for Thursday July 26

It's so long and farewell to This Is Us and The Big Bang Theory, while former Harry Potter star Rupert Grint returns for more Sick Note fun and games . . .

Television • 26 Jul 18

Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook tied the knot on June 30

Big Bang Theory star has surgery on her honeymoon

The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco has revealed that she has undergone shoulder surgery on her honeymoon, less than a week after walking down the aisle.

Television • 06 Jul 18

Britney Spears was honoured for "using her platform to remind audiences around the world that intolerance is unacceptable"

Britney Spears honoured by gay rights advocates

Britney Spears was presented with Glaad's vanguard award for promoting equality by Ricky Martin, who praised her as an "ally" to the gay community.

Music • 13 Apr 18

Bill Gates - Makes a visit to Penny's (Kaley Cuoco) workplace - and the Big Bang boys will do anything to meet him

Bill Bang Theory. Gates to guest star on sitcom

Billionaire Bill Gates is to guest star in an episode of sitcom phenomenon The Big Bang Theory.

Television • 21 Feb 18

Our whole universe was in a hot, dense state...

What's on? TV highlights for Thursday

The superb Feud: Bette and Joan comes to RTÉ One, The Big Bang Theory is back, and Doctor Foster continues to cause jaws to drop

TV Highlights • 25 Jan 18