Music

Susan Tedeschi on the making of her long-awaited signature Telecaster and the next generation of blues guitar heroes

The blues powerhouse’s first signature Fender has been a long time coming. She explains why it has finally given her confidence in her guitar playing – and names the up-and-coming players she’s keeping an eye on

The Best 25 Red Carpet Moments of the '70s

There's a lot of Cher on here.

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

Your childhood is calling.

Two iconic 00s pop bands could join forces as one supergroup

Lesley-Anne Down made £175 an episode on Upstairs, Downstairs, but earned a fortune in LA

Lesley-Anne got $150,000 for Hanover Street and $200,000 for The First Great Train Robbery. But CBS paid her $250,000 to not go to another network for a year.

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

102 years later and Nosferatu remake is already being dubbed 'a masterpiece'

Classic horror tales are hard to beat.

Jon Bon Jovi on Millie Bobby Brown and Glastonbury

Legendary 80s singer Jon Bon Jovi reflects on superstardom and his career.

Gena Rowlands, who played character with Alzheimer's in The Notebook, has disease herself, reveals film's director

Gena Rowlands, who played character with Alzheimer's in The Notebook, has disease herself, reveals film's director -

The key to revenge dressing in 2024

Revenge is a dish best served looking hot. It’s a style strategy that women the world over have practised – and never has it felt more powerful than in 2024. It was 30 years ago this evening that the ‘revenge dress’ concept strode into existence when Diana, Princess of Wales arrived at the Serpentine summer party in a Little Black Dress by the Gree...

'Supacell' Deserves A Second Season, And Its Post-Credits Scene Might Earn It One

Like all superhero shows and movies, Supacell has a post-credits scene. While nothing is a guarantee these days, there’s enough going on after the first season’s ending and the implications made in the final moments that fans probably won’t be satisfied until Season 2 is confirmed. At the time of writing, Season 2 of Supacell is not confirmed, but that can change at any moment. It takes a while for Netflix to collect data and make a decision...

JK Rowling announces big names for new Harry Potter TV series that 'will more than live up to expectations'

JK Rowling announces big names for new Harry Potter TV series that 'will more than live up to expectations' - The show will see Game Of Thrones and Succession stars at the helm

‘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...

Banksy launches inflatable migrant boat artwork during Idles’ Glastonbury set

It has been revealed that the street and performance artist Banksy was behind a stunt during Idles’ set at Glastonbury, when an inflatable life raft holding dummy migrants was launched across the crowd. Many in the crowd believed it to be part of Idles’ show, dovetailing with the Bristol punk band’s lyrics about immigration, criticism of rightwing governance and calls for empathy. But a representative for the band announced on Saturday that the...

The top 16 Jane Austen adaptations, from Pride and Prejudice to Persuasion

The top 16 Jane Austen adaptations, from Pride and Prejudice to Persuasion - Some of the best costume dramas on the big and small screen were adapted from an Austen classic, including the BBC’s 1995 TV series ‘Pride and Prejudice’, which catapulted Colin Firth to fame. Charlotte Cripps picks the biggest successes

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

Blackpool set for new attraction in prime location near the waterpark

The council is seeking a leisure use for land between South Pier and the Sandcastle Waterpark, which was previously occupied by a go-karting track

Watch: Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg enjoy Glastonbury crowd singalong

Watch: Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg enjoy Glastonbury crowd singalong -

TV tonight: a powerful end to Suranne Jones’s witchcraft investigation

Suranne Jones: Investigating Witch Trials 9pm, Channel 4 How does the legacy of the Salem witch trials affect the lives of women today? Suranne Jones concludes her surprisingly moving and at times infuriating deep dive into the history of witches. She leaves Pendle for the US, where she pays her respects to the victims of the infamous Salem trials and speaks to feminist activist Laura Bates about exactly how such horrifying persecution of women...

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...

Bewitched: an entrancing 60s sitcom that brought magic to the small screen

The 1960s fantasy sitcom Bewitched was the story of a mixed marriage with a twist: the union of a mortal and a witch. It proved a winning formula – 254 episodes over eight series aired between 1964 and 1972. Samantha Stephens was everybody’s favourite witch well before Sabrina Spellman was a twinkle in Lucifer Morningstar’s eye. From the cheerful opening theme tune to the clever Hanna-Barbera animation of Samantha flying on her broomstick, the...

Ignore the critics – Kevin Costner’s three-hour western is a must-watch

Good news! Remember the film everyone keeps begging Hollywood to make? The one that returns to old-fashioned values of layered storytelling and real-world spectacle? Created by a seasoned, impassioned artist rather than a soulless business model? That goes out of its way to cater to the older audiences typically not that well-served outside of awar...

The 20 funniest country songs

As a genre, country music is known for tackling lots of heavy issues — love, loss, and everything in between. But it's also totally willing to joke around

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.

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

31 Child Stars Who Became Successful Adult Actors

They made the notoriously bumpy transition look seamless.

Jamie Oliver’s son Buddy, 13, lands own BBC cookery show

Buddy Oliver, the 13-year-old son of Jamie Oliver, has landed his own BBC cookery show. Cooking Buddies will see the would-be chef sharing his passion for cooking and demonstrating how to make dishes including spicy tomato pasta, pizza and crispy chicken. The show will feature “surprise appearances from the Oliver family” and will be co-produced by...

18 of the funniest songs in music history

Whether unintentionally funny or raucous on purpose, there are plenty of songs across the genres that will inspire a chuckle or two. Considering that music tackles pretty much every human emotion, it's perhaps not a surprise that comedy also makes plenty of appearances. Flip through the slideshow below for 18 of music's funniest tunes.

Dolly Parton scheme giving children free books attacked as ‘white saviourism’

Dolly Parton has been accused of “white saviourism” for giving millions of free books to poor children. The reading scheme, called Imagination Library, was launched by the country and western star in the US more than three decades ago. It now operates in the UK, Ireland, Canada and Australia, and has been lauded for helping to drive up literacy rat...

Kinds of Kindness review: Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone lead three dark, playful and absurd films in one

Kinds of Kindness review: Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone lead three dark, playful and absurd films in one - 4/5 Yorgos Lanthimos’s characters may move and talk in stiff, alien ways, but their actions are entirely our own

A release date has been confirmed for Downton Abbey 3

Here's everything we know so far

Robert Glenister interview: ‘Many men of a certain age feel let down by the system’

In the past few years, whenever a psychological thriller or a crime drama was shown on TV, Robert Glenister has found himself having a minor crisis. “I’d think: ‘Why am I not in this show? What’s the problem?’ And then I realise that everyone on screen is 45 or younger. And I go: ‘Oh of course! I’m 64!’.” The easygoing star of two of the BBC’s best...

Lewis Capaldi makes quiet return to Glastonbury after breaking down on stage

He's been pictured in the crowds.

The 20 best Netflix original series

These are the 20 best original Netflix series. (Note: we said series, so one-off specials and things of that ilk do not count here.)

Cyndi Lauper calls for reproductive rights to be respected at Glastonbury

Cyndi Lauper calls for reproductive rights to be respected at Glastonbury - She is set for what is billed as a ‘farewell tour’ next year.

Need your Swiftie fix after The Eras Tour? Here's how to watch Taylor Swift's documentary

Swift's documentary is the perfect thing to watch if you're missing the Taylor Swift action – here's how a VPN can help

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.

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.

‘Unforgettable’ night as Taylor Swift opens sold-out Eras Tour shows in Dublin

Feather boas, glitter, friendship bracelets and cowboy boots were a staple for every group attending the three-hour performance in south Dublin.

Iconic 00s band would ‘happily never hear hit song again'

'I'm very happy never to hear that song again...'

Welcome to Netflixland: the streamer’s plan to dominate Disney

In mid June, Netflix announced the locations of its first two Netflix Houses – “experiential entertainment venues” in vast shopping malls that are the exact opposite of the Netflix and Chill experience. Sited in former department stores at the King of Prussia Mall near Philadelphia and the Galleria Dallas mall, both occupy more than 100,000 square ...

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.

Increase in Black artists on Glasto bill reflects cultural shift

As Ron Timehin wandered around Glastonbury’s West Holts stage, something caught his eye: a huge gleaming statue of an afro comb with a clenched fist shooting out of the ground. “That caught me off guard,” says the photographer from south London, who was at the festival for the first time. “I have the exact same one in my pocket.” This year, there are signs that efforts are being made to make Glastonbury – which for years has been synonymous with...

Romeo & Juliet in Guildford town centre: Tom Holland eat your heart out

“Are you comfortable being an outlier on that Tom Holland Romeo and Juliet?” a friend of mine asked the other night, with a hint of waspish amusement, alluding to the five-star rave of mine that stood out from the pack. The answer to which is ‘yes’: for me, Jamie Lloyd’s dark, brooding production astutely has an accent on verbal richness rather tha...

David Tennant: Seller of trans rights clothing gobsmacked as sales soar after t-shirt worn by Doctor Who star

David Tennant: Seller of trans rights clothing gobsmacked as sales soar after t-shirt worn by Doctor Who star - Sales for the clothes shot up after the star wore a top on Instagram

Singing Katy Perry's Songs ... IN FRONT OF Katy Perry! | Idols Global

Check Out These Brave Auditions As Contestants Sing Judge Katy Perry's Songs, On American Idol 2024! Subscribe for more Idols Global ▶︎ http://bit.ly/IdolsGlobal_YT Watch more from American Idol here ▶︎ @AmericanIdol Find us on Facebook ▶︎ https://www.facebook.com/idolsglobal Fins us on Instagram ▶︎ https://www.instagram.com/idolsglobal #americanidol #katyperry #auditions

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.

Coldplay joined by Hollywood legend on stage for history-making Glastonbury set

Coldplay have become the first act in history to headline Glastonbury five times – playing a record-breaking set to a huge, sparkling audience for whom it felt like coming home.

The 31 Most Underrated '80s Movies Ever

If this is your favorite film decade, there's lots more to enjoy beyond the classics.

Remembering classic games: Stunts (1990)

Combine an impressive physics engine with a relaxed attitude towards copyright infringement and Stunts is the result