Stan Laurel was an English comedic actor, movie director and writer who was one-half of the famous duo Laurel and Hardy. With Oliver Hardy, Laurel appeared in over 100 films, beginning in the 1920s silent film era.

Emily Ratajkowski is a model, actress and designer who had a breakthrough appearance in the 2013 music video for "Blurred Lines," then went on to act in films like 'Gone Girl,' 'I Feel Pretty' and 'Cruise.'

British actor Bob Hoskins is best known for his starring roles in the films 'The Long Good Friday,' 'Mona Lisa' and 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit,' as well as his star turn in the TV musical 'Pennies from Heaven.'

John Harrison was a horologist who is best known for revolutionizing long-distance seafaring in the 18th century by inventing the marine chronometer, which solved the problem of calculating longitude while sailing on the ocean.

Lily Collins is a British-American actress who has starred in films such as 'The Blind Side,' 'Mirror Mirror' and Netflix's 'To the Bone.'

Elizabeth Hurley is an English model and actress who's most remembered for her role in 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery' and for being the former girlfriend of Hugh Grant.

Prince Charles plans to declare Camilla Parker Bowles, his second wife with whom he had a long affair while married to Princess Diana, Queen of England upon his ascension to the throne, a source told The Daily Beast. The palace says Bowles will be “Princess Consort.”

In 2016, Led Zeppelin won a court case that the opening chords of ‘Stairway to Heaven’ were ripped off from Spirit. A lawyer for Spirit’s late guitarist is asking a San Francisco appeals court for a retrial, which could put Robert Plant and other members back in court.

On the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote in the U.K., equality campaigners are calling for the pardon of Emmeline Pankhurst and other suffragettes who were imprisoned fighting for women’s suffrage. Meanwhile, Pankhurst’s great-granddaughter warned President Trump may damage men’s perception of women.

Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to graduate from medical school in the United States. She became a leading public health activist during her lifetime.

TMZ is reporting that the spice girls -- including Victoria Beckham, Mel B, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton and Melanie C -- are planning a reunion tour to kick off in late summer, beginning in England and moving to the U.S. The rumors started after Emma Bunton posted a photo with the girls on Instagram.

British musician Ozzy Osbourne fronted the heavy metal band Black Sabbath before becoming a reality TV star with 'The Osbournes.'

Sir Elton John has announced he’s retiring from global touring after his three-year concert series kicks off this September. The singer told Entertainment Tonight his two young sons are too important for him to continue playing more than 100 shows a year.

Helena Bonham Carter is a British actress known for her roles in 'Howard's End,' 'The King's Speech,' 'Suffragette' as well as 'Alice in Wonderland' and the 'Harry Potter' franchise.

A 90-minute documentary David Bowie: The Last Five Years, has begun airing on HBO. Previously broadcast on British TV, the film includes new Bowie footage and interviews with musicians, producers, and directors who worked with him on his final tour.

Following sexual abuse allegations against actor Kevin Spacey, director Ridley Scott has cut him entirely from his new film, 'All the Money in the World,' just weeks before the Dec. 22 release. Spacey’s scenes will be re-filmed with actor Christopher Plummer.

Alec Guinness is an Oscar-winning British actor known for his roles in films like Lawrence of Arabia, Dr. Zhivago and Star Wars.

Actor John Boyega played Finn in the international hit 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.' He also appeared in 'Attack the Block' and 'Half of a Yellow Sun.'

British actor Jude Law has received Oscar nominations for his performances in 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' and 'Cold Mountain,' having also starred in projects like 'A.I.,' 'Sherlock Holmes' and 'Spy.'

Charles Darwin is best known for his work as a naturalist, developing a theory of evolution to explain biological change.

Angela Lansbury was criticized for reportedly saying "making themselves attractive" had "backfired" for women and they must "sometimes take blame.” She now said: "There is no excuse whatsoever for men to harass women in an abusive sexual manner."

As prime minister, Sir Winston Churchill rallied the British people during WWII, and led his country from the brink of defeat to victory.

British actor Tom Holland found early stardom in 'Billy Elliot the Musical' before making his screen debut as the iconic superhero Spider-Man in 2016.

Roger Moore was a British actor best known for playing James Bond in seven films from 1973 to 1985. He passed away at the age of 89 this week, following a "short but brave battle with cancer," according to his family.