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11 actors who regret some of their most famous movie roles

11 actors who regret some of their most famous movie roles - Jacob Stolworthy runs through the roles certain stars wish they could forget

Tom Cruise said he was asked to make Top Gun sequels "over and over" before Maverick, but wanted to prove himself elsewhere: "I wanted more challenges"

The actor finally reprised his iconic role in 2022's Top Gun: Maverick

Kristen Stewart’s red carpet cap – the best-dressed at Cannes

Joe Don Baker, hulking Bond villain in The Living Daylights and star of the BBC’s Edge of Darkness

​Joe Don Baker, the actor, who has died aged 89, was one of film and television’s most watchable tough cookies, never more so than when he played the chaotic rogue CIA agent Jedburgh in the BBC serial Edge of Darkness; he was also the Bond villain in The Living Daylights, Timothy Dalton’s first outing as 007. A hulking Texan, Baker w...

Michael J Fox to return to acting for the first time in five years

Michael J Fox to return to acting for the first time in five years - The star has avoided acting due to his worsening symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

Tom Grennan and Pete Tong to headline one-off Hampshire event in July

Tom Grennan and Pete Tong have been announced as headliners for the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth in July 2025

The 6 Best Tom Hardy Movies (Ranked!)

From Christopher Nolan blockbusters to underappreciated indie fare

Free music and arts fringe festival coming soon to Tunbridge Wells

There's a great mix of events!

Joaquin Phoenix has emotional response to 7-minute standing ovation for Cannes premiere of new Ari Aster film

Joaquin Phoenix has emotional response to 7-minute standing ovation for Cannes premiere of new Ari Aster film - ‘Eddington’ is a contemporary Western set during the Covid pandemic

Country star Morgan Wallen sets record within hours of new album release — but listeners say it’s ‘Taylor Swift for dudes’

Country star Morgan Wallen sets record within hours of new album release — but listeners say it’s ‘Taylor Swift for dudes’ - Music star’s latest album has become Spotify’s most-streamed country album in 2025 (so far)

My all-inclusive Eurovision cruise was cheaper and more fun than Basel

Cruising and Eurovision are clearly a match made in heaven

Sarah Silverman says Conan O’Brien saved her career after ‘terrifying’ time on SNL

Sarah Silverman says Conan O’Brien saved her career after ‘terrifying’ time on SNL - Former ‘SNL’ cast member was fired after one season with the popular comedy sketch show

Ari Aster's 'Eddington,' about America losing its mind in 2020, finds a mixed reception at Cannes

Ari Aster's 'Eddington,' about America losing its mind in 2020, finds a mixed reception at Cannes - Ari Aster’s COVID-era Western “Eddington.”

Eurovision fans deliver verdict on UK act Remember Monday

Eurovision fans deliver verdict on UK act Remember Monday - Remember Monday will be hoping for a respectable result and avoid the dreaded nul point

20 actors who were given chances to be A-list movie stars, but failed

Different actors from different walks of life are given a shot at being a movie star. Hollywood wants it to happen…but it doesn’t. These attempts at minting a new movie star didn’t quite work.

Netflix hit series watched more than 12.5M times in 4 days

Your favorite time of the week has returned, so sit back and enjoy Netflix's top 10 TV series picked just for you!

Eurovision's Remember Monday set to pay tribute to Bucks Fizz in finale performance

Remember Monday are set to take to the stage to represent the UK on Saturday night where they will put in their best efforts to lift the Eurovision Song Contest trophy

NCIS fans left feeling vindicated as two characters return in spin-off series

NCIS fans left feeling vindicated as two characters return in spin-off series - ‘How is this real?’ one stunned fan said in response to new series

From Line of Duty and Ted Lasso stars to comedy legends: the full Celebrity Traitors line up is here

BBC has now confirmed who's heading into the castle...

The Simpsons find new voice actor for fan-favorite character

The Simpsons find new voice actor for fan-favorite character - Voice actor’s retirement left a gap in the show’s cast

The 31 highest-paying movie roles of all time, ranked

From Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio to Will Smith and Emma Stone, we reveal which stars have banked the biggest paydays for their movie roles.

Netflix announces new "wild ride" crime series with "truly chaotic family story"

"I’m so excited to be bringing this truly chaotic family story to life with Netflix."

Hi-De-Hi legends reunite for new unwoke 'belly-laugh' sitcom

The stars are set to reprise their roles from another beloved comedy show.

Final Fantasy's biggest meme immortalised in Magic: The Gathering card

An iconic Final Fantasy meme has been immortalised in its collaboration with card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG). MTG is a card game from Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, and it has teamed up with Square Enix to work on a Final Fantasy collection. There are loads of iconic characters, monsters and even settings and activities that hav...

Let's Break Down 'The Last of Us' Episode 5's Surprise Ending

This certain someone is a sight for sore eyes.

Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa unexpectedly pulls out of Eurovision role as show braces for Israel protests

Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa unexpectedly pulls out of Eurovision role as show braces for Israel protests - A ‘Doctor Who’-Eurovision tie-in episode is airing before the finale

This week's must-watch TV: Eurovision, Code of Silence and Joanna Lumley on the Danube

Broadcasters and streaming giants are releasing a plethora of brand new shows, all promising thrills, chills and even surprising escapes. From ITV to Sky, here's the lowdown.

Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen start time, TV channel, stream and undercard

Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen will be looking to settle the score once and for all as the heavyweight stars clash in London later this evening

Netflix quietly adds ‘hilarious’ new comedy series as fans beg for second season

Netflix quietly adds ‘hilarious’ new comedy series as fans beg for second season - ‘I’ve never laughed so hard in my life,’ one viewer said of ‘Bad Thoughts’

Update on iconic Sheffield venue The Leadmill as Liam Gallagher leads tributes

The Leadmill has been known as the go-to place for independent music in Sheffield for over 40 years, but the legendary music venue has been evicted from its premises

Matt Lucas pulls out of Les Miserables mid-show due to voice ‘deserting’ him

Matt Lucas pulls out of Les Miserables mid-show due to voice ‘deserting’ him - In a post shared on Instagram, the 51-year old comedian said throughout his 30-year career he has never had to ‘bow out’ during a performance.

BBC announces Doctor Who special with a returning David Tennant, Billie Piper and more

Celebrating 20 years of the revival.

Adventure classic that is 'perfect in every way' is on ITV this Saturday

Join a father and a son in an adventure where they journey to find the Holy Grail - on your TV this Saturday.

Moon Unit Zappa on her childhood with dad Frank, groupies and guns: ‘I was primed for subservience’

Moon Unit Zappa on her childhood with dad Frank, groupies and guns: ‘I was primed for subservience’ - INTERVIEW: Long before Elon Musk started giving his children weird names, the daughter of rock star Frank Zappa was dealing with being little Moon Unit. Now she’s written a book about ‘truly the worst experiences of my life’ as the eldest child of her erratic, unconventional parents. She talks to Fiona Sturges

BBC announces new action-packed drama series from Death in Paradise writer

The BBC has announced the new action-packed drama series, Crookhaven, which is based on a popular novel series.

Final Destination: Bloodlines review – Death’s back, funnier and nastier than ever

A satisfying redux for the horror franchise, with bizarre death scenes in spectacular IMAX and tiny, affecting meditations on mortality

New ITV dramas that are worth watching in 2025, according to our TV expert

From Trigger Point to The Suspect, so many new ITV dramas have been released...

UK, Sweden and Israel compete in Eurovision final

UK, Sweden and Israel compete in Eurovision final - There has been speculation that Canadian singer Celine Dion, who won for the Swiss in 1988 with Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi, could take to the stage.

22 Actors Who Can’t Escape Their Most Iconic Role

In the world of cinema, some roles become so iconic that they define an actor's career. These performances are etched into the minds of audiences, making it nearly impossible for actors to escape the shadows of these unforgettable characters. In this blog post, we explore 22 actors who are forever linked to their most iconic roles. Each actor's portrayal left a lasting impact, capturing the hearts and imaginations of fans worldwide.

One of the ‘best police dramas in years’ confirms season 2 return

Perrie Edwards opens up on how one shot led to severe panic attacks

Perrie Edwards opens up on how one shot led to severe panic attacks -

Eurovision 2025 final running order - full list of countries and favourites to win

We now know the 26 countries in the running to lift the trophy.

The 14 most expensive movies and TV shows that we never got to see

From an axed Game of Thrones prequel to a budding blockbuster that was tipped to be the next Avatar, read on to discover why these expensive Hollywood projects flopped before they even hit our screens.

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has already broken cinema records a year before release

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has already broken cinema records a year before release - Film set for release on 17 June 2026

Tom Cruise makes Mission Impossible confession: ‘It took me years’

Tom Cruise makes Mission Impossible confession: ‘It took me years’ -

Sean Penn declares Jennifer Lawrence ‘the last movie star’ in Hollywood

Sean Penn declares Jennifer Lawrence ‘the last movie star’ in Hollywood - Penn says ‘movie star manufacturer ran out’ around the time Hunger Games actor started in Hollywood

Graham Norton reveals he underwent major surgery ahead of Eurovision final

Graham Norton reveals he underwent major surgery ahead of Eurovision final - ‘I’m on many, many, medications,’ the presenter said

Amazon Prime Video's best hidden gems - including 'unmissable' historical hit

From forgotten cult classics to underrated originals, we've rounded up the best hidden gems on Amazon Prime Video that deserve a spot on your watchlist.

Netflix's 'greatest rom-com' lands UK release date - and fans don't have long to wait

A 10-part series that promises to be one of Netflix's best forays into the rom-com genre will be releasing very soon

Pink Floyd return to top of UK album charts with 1972 Pompeii concert recording

A recording of Pink Floyd’s eerie and evocative 1972 gig in the ruins of Pompeii, entitled Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, has become the band’s seventh UK chart-topping album. The album captures the gig that was documented by director Adrian Maben for one of rock’s most arresting concert films, which has been restored to 4K quality and rereleased in cinemas, including in Imax format. A recording of the gig was previously included as part of a...