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Election exit polls are ‘worst invention ever’, says David Dimbleby

David Dimbleby, the election broadcast grandee, has said exit polls are “the worst invention ever” because they take the fun out of election nights. The veteran broadcaster announced to the nation the result of 11 exit poll projections as host of the BBC’s general election coverage from 1979 to 2019. But speaking to the BBC’s Newscast podcast he confessed that he had never liked exit polls. The 85-year-old broadcaster said: “The exit poll is the...

20 Years Later, Spider-Man 2’s Opening Titles Remain Undefeated

Ditto Kirsten Dunst’s MJ

New Lara Croft Tomb Raider game: Everything we know so far

In 2022, Crystal Dynamics revealed a new Lara Croft game currently known as Tomb Raider Next which is being backed by Amazon and being developed in Unreal Engine 5. When it releases, it will be the first entry in the mainline series since Shadow of the Tomb Raider back in 2018 which wrapped up a much darker, grittier trilogy of games starring Lara ...

Paul Mescal Debuts Ripped Physique for 'Gladiator II'

The actor trained for brutal action, not to "look like an underwear model”

Kevin Bacon refuses to perform Footloose dance on command: 'I'm not a trained monkey'

Fair enough.

The week in classical: Giulio Cesare; Così fan tutte; Siegfried/Götterdämmerung – review

On occasion an opera production stamps an imprint on a work so wholeheartedly that it becomes the audience’s touchstone for a generation. Jonathan Miller’s 1982 mafioso Rigoletto – New York gangsters and a juke-box-playing duke – wins out for ingenuity and box office success. (Dog-eared or not, it will return to the English National Opera in the autumn.) Glyndebourne’s 2005 staging of Handel’s Giulio Cesare (1724), directed by David McVicar, is...

Roman Kemp discusses health issue that prompted Capital Radio exit

Roman Kemp discusses health issue that prompted Capital Radio exit - The presenter, 31, announced in February that he was stepping down from the radio show after 10 years

What’s leaving Netflix in July 2024? All the major movies being axed this month

The 30 best TV shows on Disney+

Disney+ might be great for children but it’s by no means just for them. It not only owns the LucasFilm and Marvel franchises but the streaming platform offers plenty of grown-up programming – most of it American but with an increasing British presence. A few of its biggest original dramas have since been syndicated by terrestrial broadcasters, mean...

Roger Waters busy on new album, says Pink Floyd reunion 'not in me'

By Marie-Louise Gumuchian LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Waters has dismissed the idea of Pink Floyd reuniting on stage again, saying he is "busy doing other things" including working on a new album and writing a memoir. In an interview with Reuters, the guitarist and singer-songwriter said he loved his time in the rock group he co-founded in 1965 but had no plans to perform again with his two former

Despicable Me 4 sets unwanted record for the series

Gru won't be too pleased.

Jo Whiley praises Glastonbury medic for helping her get through festival

Jo Whiley praises Glastonbury medic for helping her get through festival - The legendary broadcaster lost her voice just two hours into the five-day festival

Amy Dowden pays moving tribute to husband for support during ‘tough’ years

Amy Dowden pays moving tribute to husband for support during ‘tough’ years - Dancer underwent treatment for breast cancer after finding a lump

JK Rowling’s Harry Potter opening line voted among best of all time

She may be loudly reviled by some for her views on transgender issues and women’s rights, but that hasn’t stopped thousands hailing the opening line of JK Rowling’s first Harry Potter novel as one of the greatest ever. The opening words to Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone have been voted among the most memorable and captivating opening line...

Ibiza Narcos on Sky review: charts how the party island descended into a hellscape of violence and addiction

Ibiza Narcos on Sky review: charts how the party island descended into a hellscape of violence and addiction - 3/5 The documentary’s weird and wonderful interviewees are brilliantly chosen, but it is an uneven retelling of Ibiza’s past

New behind-the-scenes photos from James Gunn's Superman reveal first look at Hawkgirl and Green Lantern

The pic is shooting in Cleveland

23 cameos you may have missed on 'Friends'

Everyone knows that Paul Rudd and Tom Selleck had cameos in Friends. While there's a core five that was the main focus of this show, many big-time actors popped up in various roles throughout the 10-season NBC hit sitcom.

28 '80s Icons You've Forgotten (But Shouldn't Have)

Take a delightful trip down memory lane with me!

How I REALLY Feel About FANART

I feel like there's two things anyone knows about me: 1. I love poop green and 2. I hate fanart... and only one of those things is true. Let's put it to rest, this is how I REALLY feel about fanart. Whether you like or dislike fanart, both are valid feelings as long as we enjoy creating what we enjoy creating. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOCIAL & MERCH LINKS: MY WEBSITE/MERCH: https://www.kaseygolden.com/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/KaseyGolden TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/kaseythegolden TWITTER: https://twitter.com/KaseyTheGolden INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kaseythegolden REDBUBBLE: https://www.redbubble.com/people/KaseyTheGolden PO BOX: https://www.kaseygolden.com/po-box --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MATERIALS USED: Procreate iPad Pro Apple Pencil

25 members of famous bands who deserve more love

Not everybody in the band receives just due. That does not mean they are any less a contributor to the success of those groups. Here are some notable band members who probably have been underrated during their careers.

EastEnders announces Chrissie Watts return as Tracy-Ann Oberman reprises role

The iconic character is back for a short stint.

Best Comedy Anime

When someone needs a good laugh, anime has them covered. Here are the funniest comedy anime of all time.

Fox launches free streaming service in the UK amid complaints over new Netflix adverts

Fox launches free streaming service in the UK amid complaints over new Netflix adverts - Tens of thousands of films and TV series will be available at no cost on the platform

New Netflix rival is streaming films you can’t see anywhere else in the UK for free

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.

Glasto masterclass from proper pop star Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa has set the bar high for this year's Glastonbury headliners, performing a slick set of hits to an enormous crowd at the festival's famous Pyramid Stage.

Jeremy Clarkson buys Cotswolds pub - but not the one we thought

Jeremy Clarkson has purchased The Windmill pub in the Cotswolds after the success of his Amazon Prime series Clarkson's Farm

25 Hilarious Dan Aykroyd Quotes From Classic '80s Movies

Dan Aykroyd's career was thriving in the 1980s, so let's look back at some of the funniest quotes from his classic movies.

Douglas is Cancelled star Karen Gillan: 'Being cancelled? We should find space for second chances'

Douglas is Cancelled star Karen Gillan: 'Being cancelled? We should find space for second chances' - Roles in Doctor Who, Marvel superhero films and Jumanji made Karen Gillan’s name, now she’s leading a new comedy drama on ITV. She talks about elitism, redemption and meeting her husband on Instagram

The 10 biggest pop and rock gigs to see this summer

AC/DC One of the greatest heavy rock bands of all time power up again. Only guitarist Angus Young is still rocking live from the original line-up, with long-serving Geordie Brian Johnson plugging in his hearing aid to howl like a Banshee. Wembley Stadium, London (acdc.com), and July 7 Hozier A heavyweight lyricist, nimble guitarist and heart-soarin...

Keira Knightley recalls 'years of therapy' after Pirates of the Caribbean

Keira Knightley once opened up about the mental toll Pirates of the Caribbean had on her, prompting her to take "many years of therapy." At just 17 years old, Knightley took on the role of Elizabeth Swann in the award-winning film alongside Johnny Depp. The film catapulted her into overnight stardom, which she described as "pretty horrific." In a 2...

Hellboy: The Crooked Man - First trailer for movie from comic book's creator

Hellboy's original comic creator Mike Mignola has co-written the new movie and Crank's Brian Taylor is the director.

Taylor Swift fan with stoma says she was 'treated with contempt' at Wembley gig

Taylor Swift fan with stoma says she was 'treated with contempt' at Wembley gig - The fan, who goes by StomaBabe online, complained about the venue

Wimbledon 2024 commentators and presenters: BBC line-up including Nick Kyrgios, Clare Balding and John McEnroe

Wimbledon 2024 commentators and presenters: BBC line-up including Nick Kyrgios, Clare Balding and John McEnroe - For those unable to make the journey to SW19, here’s who will keep you company on the BBC

Greatest theme park rides based on movies

These days, you can do a lot more than just watch movies. You can play the game based on them. You can read fan-fiction adventures inspired by them. You can even ride them.

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.)

Where to watch the Euros in London: the best pubs and bars to watch England vs Switzerland

Where to watch the Euros in London: the best pubs and bars to watch England vs Switzerland - Here’s where to watch England play, if you can stand their mediocre form

17 times stars took method acting way too far

17 times stars took method acting way too far - THE COUNTDOWN: Does making a movie really require recreating Al Pacino’s underwear, and sending Margot Robbie rats? Claudia Cox investigates

Ten-week-old steals show at Annie Mac’s Glastonbury set

The parents of a 10-week-old baby who stole the show as Annie Mac opened the Other Stage at Glastonbury Festival have said he may still be raving at LCD Soundsystem in the penultimate set of the day. Baby Finlay was met with rapturous cheers as he appeared on the big screen multiple times while Irish DJ Mac opened Worthy Farm’s second biggest stage with an hour-long set of dance hits from 11.30am on Friday.

12 pop stars who had ‘normal jobs’ before they became famous

Lionel Messi Makes Surprise Cameo In Comedy Show

Not content with merely winning the World Cup or getting a big money move to Inter Miami, Lionel Messi has made his acting debut on the Argentine drama-comedy Los Protectores

Lil Yachty and James Blake: Bad Cameo review – a swing and a miss from the shapeshifting duo

Lil Yachty and James Blake have each strayed a fair distance from their artistic beginnings. On last year’s Let’s Start Here, the 26-year-old Atlanta rapper left fans baffled or delighted by his unexpected pivot to Pink Floyd-tinged psychedelia, having made his name on a string of oddly avant garde trap ditties. Meanwhile Blake, once the auteur crooner of the post-dubstep scene, is these days the go-to producer for rap A-listers looking for an...

THROWBACK: World Finals XI Freestyle Compilation | Monster Jam

Watch some of the best freestyle runs we've seen during Monster Jam World Finals XI! 2010 was the year for Charlie Pauken, who took home the championship freestyle title in Monster Mutt, but not without a battle from George Balhan in the 2006 Escalade! You don't want to miss these iconic freestyle runs! #monsterjam #Trucks #MonsterTrucks ►Subscribe Link: https://www.youtube.com/@MonsterJam ►Become a Monster Jam Member for exclusive content here: https://www.youtube.com/monsterjam/join About Monster Jam: There’s no other monster truck competition in the world like the one and only Monster Jam. It’s where you’ll see the world’s best drivers and most popular trucks, including Grave Digger®, Megalodon®, El Toro Loco®, Zombie® and Max-D®. Monster Jam travels the globe, bringing big-time family fun everywhere it goes. The fun begins at the Pit Party, before the action moves to the track, where drivers tear up the dirt in racing, skills and freestyle competitions. With over 250+ event annually, Monster Jam is full-throttle fun for everyone. And when the event is over, there are toys, games and plenty of other ways to keep the fun going at home. Monster Jam. As Big As It Gets!™ TICKETS & MERCH ► Get official merch at https://www.monsterjamsuperstore.com ► Buy Live Event Tickets: https://www.monsterjam.com/tickets ►Link to website: https://www.monsterjam.com/en-US Find us on social: Like Us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/monsterjam Follow Us on X (Formerly Twitter): http://www.twitter.com/monsterjam Follow Us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/monsterjam Follow Us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@monsterjam THROWBACK: World Finals XI Freestyle Compilation | Monster Jam https://youtu.be/uEE8mh1gh_E

Dolly Parton recruited by Ryan Reynolds after learning about Welsh heritage

Dolly Parton has said she was "tickled" to learn about her Welsh heritage in an upcoming documentary.

How the West Was Won saved Hollywood – but it may have ruined Kevin Costner

The news that Kevin Costner’s decades-in-the-offing, largely self-funded western epic Horizon has proved – in its first weekend, at least – a commercial flop has been both disappointing and unsurprising news. It is disappointing because there’s a school of thought (including this newspaper’s critic) that has suggested that this noble, old-fashioned...

Long-awaited Metal Gear Solid movie gets promising update

The road to the silver screen hasn't been easy for the Metal Gear franchise, and like its video game legacy had slipped into obscurity under Konami's reign, there are rightful worries we'll never see

Horror-ble: 21 terrible scary movies we still love to watch

This is in no way an exhaustive list of all the options out there, but it’s a solid start for folks looking for a laugh.

11 incredible hidden details in movies that you probably didn’t spot

Alexa Chung, Venus Williams And More Attend The Serpentine Summer Party

Dozens of celebrities were in attendance at the legendary annual fundraising event in London.

Buffy meets Dexter as Sarah Michelle Geller signs on for 'Dexter: Original Sin'

Sarah Michelle Geller has joined the cast of the "Dexter" prequel, which is slated to launch on Paramount Plus.