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20 actors who learned an entirely new skill for a role

Actors can't be expected to know everything. Sometimes, they have to learn something new for a job.

20 facts you might not know about 'Lord of the Rings: Return of the King'

If you’ve read up on “The Fellowship of the Ring” and “The Two Towers,” you’re ready to check out these 20 facts you might not know about “Return of the King.”

The 24 Most Dramatic Kardashian-Jenner Red Carpet Moments Ever

From the family's earliest outfits to their most avant-garde looks.

Bridgerton author defends show’s queer romance after fans left disappointed

Bridgerton author defends show’s queer romance after fans left disappointed - ‘Grant me and the Shondaland team some faith as we move forward,’ the writer said

Russell Crowe, the Brando of his generation, has been failed by Hollywood

If you watched the trailer for the new Russell Crowe picture entitled The Exorcism, you might be forgiven for feeling a sense of déjà vu. It was only last year that Crowe was starring in another exorcism-themed horror film, entitled The Pope’s Exorcist. That film was largely greeted with critical derision but, like many low-budget horror pictures, ...

Supernatural TV series with 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating lands on Netflix

‘I don’t want it to be like Marvel’: the Netflix superhero drama swapping spandex for south London

This is a superhero origin story. That is, the story of Andrew “Rapman” Onwubolu’s triumphant round-trip from south London to Hollywood and back again. Supacell, Rapman’s epic sci-fi fantasy series, which lands on Netflix this week is something subtly different: “I call it a superpower story,” says Rapman – “Raps” to his friends – with a relaxed grin. “Everyone is out for themselves. They’re very much flawed, ordinary individuals. No one’s got...

S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens gives terse response over Hannah Spearitt exit

S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens gives terse response over Hannah Spearitt exit - Pop singer has released a new autobiography about her time with the band, as well as her split from ex-husband Alex Bourne

11 things which always happen on TV but never in real life

Naomi Campbell on modelling into her 50s, battling racism and her new solo show

Her name is synonymous with beauty, style and running late.

20 kids movies that are definitely not for kids

Family movie nights can be wonderful. They can be a shared experience in which everyone is lost in the same film — both parents and children glued to the screen. But not all kids movies are meant for kids. These films are worth looking into before you choose them for family night.

First fans through Glastonbury gates praise festival as ‘religious’ experience

DJ Bob the Blender was already set up on a sofa in front of the Pyramid Stage before 9am on Wednesday morning.

Where is House of the Dragon filmed? The real life locations to visit, from Cornwall to Caceres

Where is House of the Dragon filmed? The real life locations to visit, from Cornwall to Caceres - Here are the valleys, quarries and castles that built the continent of Westeros in the HBO hit

‘Knives Out 3: Wake Up Dead Man’: Release Date, Cast and Spoilers

The cast list is growing by the hour. Here’s what we know so far

Universal reveals fresh details in plans to build Europe's largest theme park in the UK

New details have been unveiled for Universal's first UK theme park - including plans for the attraction to be open 365 days a year.

Jason Kelce made joke about kings before Travis met Prince William: ‘We don’t do royalty’

Jason Kelce made joke about kings before Travis met Prince William: ‘We don’t do royalty’ - ‘Listen, we’re Americans. We don’t do royalty,’ Jason says

20 iconic TV shows that almost didn’t get made

Imagine a world without your favorite television show. That was almost the reality for these 20 iconic series.

‘My songs spread like herpes’: why did satirical genius Tom Lehrer swap worldwide fame for obscurity?

In 1959, at the stifling, snobbish Jesuit boarding school to which my loving parents had unwisely subcontracted my care, Tom Lehrer’s songs burst upon my consciousness like a clown in a cathedral. Days there began with mass, and ended with an uplifting homily in the chapel from an elderly and skeletal priest, generally about death. “Your best friends will desert you leaving you nothing but a winding sheet,” was one of his more cheerful messages....

Blue plaques unveiled for stars including Sir Norman Wisdom and Leslie Grantham

Blue plaques unveiled for stars including Sir Norman Wisdom and Leslie Grantham - The ceremony was hosted by broadcaster Mike Read.

Celine Dion shares upsetting footage of herself mid-spasm as she documents Stiff Person Syndrome struggles

Celine Dion shares upsetting footage of herself mid-spasm as she documents Stiff Person Syndrome struggles - The singer lays bare the realities of her diagnosis in her new Prime Video documentary, I Am: Celine Dion

‘Love Actually’ star Thomas Brodie-Sangster, 34, marries actor Talulah Riley in romantic ceremony

‘Love Actually’ star Thomas Brodie-Sangster, 34, marries actor Talulah Riley in romantic ceremony - Actors were all smiles as they were pictured leaving Hertfordshire church on Saturday

Diaries of actor who inspired character of Withnail to be auctioned in London

“I must have some booze!” So goes the famous line exclaimed by Richard E Grant in his turn as the title character in the cult classic Withnail and I. And judging by recently unearthed diaries kept by one of the struggling actors the film was based on, it’s clear to see how that kind of dialogue came so easy. Vivian MacKerrell had few acting credits, but his major contribution to film is in the hedonistic antics that inspired the movie, written...

Radiant charm, scene-stealing tears and steamy kisses – Ncuti Gatwa is the new golden age of Doctor Who

As his first series as the Time Lord draws to a close, it would be possible to write an entire piece about Ncuti Gatwa that was just a plea for his skincare regimen because, truly, it may be the most miraculous thing that has appeared on any season of Doctor Who. But this outing has also showcased deep wells of charm and talent that radiate from within. It feels fitting that Gatwa first came to the screen via David Tennant – as the series harks...

Deva Cassel On The Best Piece Of Advice Mother Monica Bellucci Has Given Her

The model daughter of Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel speaks exclusively with ELLE UK ahead of Dior's Paris show.

Angela Rayner forced to cancel Glastonbury appearance

Angela Rayner and other senior politicians have been forced to cancel appearances at Glastonbury Festival because of their general election commitments. The deputy Labour leader was scheduled to take part in a panel about the next national poll on Saturday at the Left Field stage, which plays host to socialist talks as well as live music performanc...

Eddie Murphy shares major Shrek 5 update, reveals Donkey spin-off is in the works

Eddie Murphy shares major Shrek 5 update, reveals Donkey spin-off is in the works - It was reported in 2023 that DreamWorks was looking to revive the hit franchise

Beloved 90s rock band announce UK leg of final tour before retiring

Glastonbury locals prepare for 'dismayed' festival-goers who mistakenly turn up in town

Every year unwitting festival-goers turn up at the historic town nine miles away from the festival site

Harry Potter legend delivers verdict on returning to iconic role for TV reboot series

Could a return be possible for this iconic character?

Taylor Swift asks concert venues to provide the most relatable items, including Diet Pepsi and Ben & Jerry's ice cream

Frankly, it just sounds like our latest Tesco haul

25 movies that have disappeared but deserve a rewatch

These films span multiple genres and time periods, from family comedies to epics, from the 1960s to the 2000s. In all cases, these films are worth rediscovering because they say something about the period that produced them and are enjoyable in their own right.

The best covers of Bob Dylan songs

Bob Dylan's catalog is so extensive that it's almost intimidating to sift through. Trying to cover any of Dylan's songs is even more daunting. Here are some of the best covers of Bob Dylan's tracks.

The best and worst D-Day depictions in film and TV

D-Day has been re-created in literature, TV, film - and even video games - across the last eight decades.

‘A stone-cold masterpiece’: The Raid is one of the best action flicks ever made

In a little over a decade, The Raid has established itself as an action movie classic. The fierce Indonesian film raised eyebrows upon its release in 2011, thanks to its high levels of violence and the mind-boggling martial arts skill of its cast. Gaining fans far outside the reach of a cult movie, many of the stars of The Raid have gone on to appear in everything from Star Wars to Mortal Kombat to John Wick. The Raid opens as a squad of police...

‘Nobody liked Ray Davies’: How the Kinks curmudgeon made English rock great, without making friends

For Ray Davies, lead singer of The Kinks, the British Invasion was not all what it was cracked up to be. Less than a year after The Beatles opened the floodgates with their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, The Kinks’ inaugural tour of the United States, in the summer of 1965, saw them incur the indignity of playing to small crowds in large halls...

90s music legend dies aged 49

Corrie star 'felt shame and desperation' turning to alcohol after loved one's death

She's opened up about her grief.

The 25 most entertaining horror movies

Horror movies are a bit like Halloween candy. They come in different shapes, sizes and flavors. They can be sweet, sour, scary, dark, light, terrifying, mystifying and entertaining. These are our picks for the most entertaining of the genre.

Glastonbury live: Revellers 'charged past' Emily Eavis to be first through gates

They wasted no time getting in.

Kemi Badenoch ‘will not shut up’ after David Tennant suggests she should

Kemi Badenoch ‘will not shut up’ after David Tennant suggests she should - Ms Badenoch accused the ex-Doctor Who actor of being a ‘rich, lefty, white male celebrity so blinded by ideology’.

Iconic 70s singer marries fiancé after 47 years of being together

28 Side-by-Side Photos of Real People and the Celebs Who Played Them On-Screen

Emma Stone or Billie Jean King? (We can't tell either.)

Fortnite could finally be getting its Five Nights at Freddy’s crossover

It might seem a little early to talk about the spooky season, but for us horror hounds, it's never too early to discuss all things Halloween

Taylor Swift responds to Dave Grohl’s claim she doesn’t play live at her Eras tour

Taylor Swift responds to Dave Grohl’s claim she doesn’t play live at her Eras tour - Singer stood her ground during latest Wembley show

28 '90s Icons You've Forgotten (But Shouldn't Have)

Your childhood is calling.

Cara Delevingne leads the best-dressed stars at the Vogue World extravaganza in Paris

Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and 485 others invited to join film academy

Should all those invited in the 2024 class say yes, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will have 9,934 voting members.

Eighties Edinburgh: 15 fabulous photos which will make you nostalgic for Edinburgh in the 1980s

Do you remember any of these things from the 1980s in Edinburgh?

The Best Single-Player Games You Can Play on the PS5

The best single-player games on the PlayStation 5 are typically narrative-driven affairs, built around compelling characters and fantastic storylines.

Hugh Bonneville thinks Downton Abbey 3 is the best movie yet

"I think there's so much warmth and fun to enjoy."