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The 25 most memorable fictional bands

Great bands don't have to be real. What does that mean? There are plenty of great bands that exist only on the screen. Sure, some fictional bands have managed to play some real-life gigs, but you get the point.

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 ...

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.”

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...

Jamie Oliver and wife Jools renew vows in Las Vegas Elvis-themed ceremony

Jamie Oliver and wife Jools renew vows in Las Vegas Elvis-themed ceremony -

24 Movie Star Couples Who Met on Set

Including a bunch you've forgotten!

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.

Counting Cars: EPIC Muscle Cars & Hot Rod Transformations *2 Hour Marathon*

Check out these unbelievable car transformations in this WILD 2 hour marathon from Counting Cars. Watch all new episodes of Counting Cars, returning soon, and stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at history.com/schedule. #CountingCars Subscribe for more from Counting Cars and other great The HISTORY Channel shows: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Watch more Counting Cars on YouTube in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLob1mZcVWOaia0E8fht4GdEXWoZJbK7KO Find out more about the show and watch full episodes on our site: http://www.history.com/shows/counting-cars?cmpid=Social_YouTube_CountingCars Check out exclusive HISTORY content: History Newsletter - https://histv.co/newsletter Website - https://histv.co/History Facebook - https://histv.co/Facebook Twitter - https://histv.co/Twitter Most people in Las Vegas bet with chips, but Danny “The Count” Koker bets with cars. This Sin City legend walks, talks and breathes cars and bikes. When he sees a car he wants, he will do whatever it takes to get his hands on it—including making on-the-spot cash offers to unsuspecting owners. On the HISTORY series Counting Cars, Danny and his team restore, customize and sell cars in a hurry, scrambling to keep their Las Vegas shop in the black. From classics to exotics, from hotrods to choppers, Danny and the crew of Count’s Kustoms will stop at nothing to find and flip the greatest rides of all time. HISTORY® is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network’s all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming.

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.

The 20 best TV couples that were even better when they got together

TV history is littered with examples of great couples, whether in sitcoms — where the will they/won’t they dynamic is particularly pronounced — or in dramas. These character pairings are easy to invest in — people who seem almost from the real world. Unsurprisingly, the best TV couples are those who end up being better as a pair than they ever were as individuals.

The 16 hottest new plays and musicals to see this summer

Mnemonic The ice-man cometh again: Complicité’s 1999 marvel about memory, technology and identity, part-inspired by the 1991 discovery of Europe’s oldest known natural mummy (Ötzi), is resurrected by Simon McBurney with a few old faces (Complicité stalwart Tim McMullan) among the new (Khalid Abdalla, who was Dodi Fayed in The Crown). National’s Oli...

Bells, top hats and face paint: why this English tradition refuses to go extinct

'We’re still all dancing today.'

25 movies that will really mess with your head

These kinds of films are designed to mess with the mind, whether through the effective use of a plot twist, the narrative, or sometimes just the inventive use of the visual field. As thought-provoking as they are disturbing, these are the kinds of films that prove the enduring power of cinema.

Steve Van Zandt gets rock star treatment in new documentary

Steve Van Zandt gets rock star treatment in new documentary - As a musician, writer, producer, actor, and activist, Steve Van Zandt has expressed himself artistically in many ways for more than 50 years and now he has his own documentary, “Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple.”

‘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...

New on Paramount Plus in July 2024 — all the movies and shows to watch

Here are all the new movies and shows coming to Paramount Plus in July 2024.

I went to a little-known Paris street party that's even bigger than Notting Hill Carnival

'There's a DJ playing house music, but I can also hear a crowd chanting Gloria Gaynor's I will survive...'

Alexa Chung, Saffron Hocking And More Descend On Glastonbury 2024

All the festival fashion inspiration you need.

“We used to boil all our strings”: Geezer Butler on how Black Sabbath made ends meet as emerging heavy metal pioneers

Before they made a name for themselves, Sabbath were forced to save cash any way they could – and Butler’s bass strings took the hit

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

He's been pictured in the crowds.

20 facts you might not know about 'Goodfellas'

Martin Scorsese is considered by most to be one of the greatest filmmakers ever, and “Goodfellas” is often cited as his best film. If you can’t turn off “Goodfellas” whenever you see it on TV, here are 20 facts you need to know.

Ford Mustang at 60: how the ‘blue collar supercar’ became a classic

“The Beach Boys. Apple pie. The ’67 Mustang. Three things worth fighting for.” So runs an old US Navy recruitment advert, but what is it about the Ford Mustang that so captured American hearts and wallets? And still does. Sixty years on, and with more than 10 million of all types sold, let’s just walk up to the quintessence of America’s automotive ...

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...

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...

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

‘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.

Barbie announces new Ken ‘Mojo Dojo Casa’ toy inspired by movie set

Barbie announces new Ken ‘Mojo Dojo Casa’ toy inspired by movie set - Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ premiered in July 2023

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.

Peta urges James Corden and Ruth Jones to make a change to Gavin and Stacey

Could 'Three Steaks Pam' be no more?

Wrestling's unlikely most watched star believes in 'impossible' WWE dream match

Joe Hendry reflects on career dreams.

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

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

Drag queen Alexis Stone transforms into Devil Wears Prada’s Miranda Priestly for Paris Fashion Week

Drag queen Alexis Stone transforms into Devil Wears Prada’s Miranda Priestly for Paris Fashion Week - Makeup artist Alexis Stone fully embraced Paris Couture Week by attending the Balenciaga show as Meryl Streep’s iconic Miranda Preistly

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...

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree review

FromSoft proves itself unparalleled once again in creating a world full of captivating battles, gorgeous setpieces, and impeccable storytelling.

David Beckham beats the Spice Girls to major Hollywood accolade

He'll officially become Hollywood royalty.

Coldplay bring Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna on stage for Glastonbury duet

Coldplay bring Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna on stage for Glastonbury duet - Arabic pop star performed several tracks with British band

Cyndi Lauper at Glastonbury reviewed – nostalgic Pyramid stage crowd just wants to have fun

The 80s live on in Cyndi Lauper, who takes to the Pyramid stage looking every inch the rock chick of yore in her silver bustier and matching trousers and platform trainers, beneath a blue blazer also attached with streams of icy-blue tulle. There are also fingerless net gloves. It’s a big look, and Lauper has the energy to match it, making full use of the stage and making forays out towards the crowd. They’re here for nostalgia, as she...

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...

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

Irish-language rappers draw 'headline-worthy' crowd at Glastonbury against the odds

In a morning timeslot when most respectable Glastonbury-goers would usually be in bed, Irish-language rappers Kneecap drew what stage organisers described as a headline-worthy crowd to the area.

A release date has been confirmed for Downton Abbey 3

Here's everything we know so far

I Am: Celine Dion – A cross between Spinal Tap, Sunset Boulevard and a harrowing medical documentary

There has never been a music documentary like I Am: Celine Dion, a weirdly compelling yet discombobulating cross between Spinal Tap, Sunset Boulevard and a harrowing medical journey. A day after watching it, I’m still not sure how I actually feel about it. It is routine for showbusiness documentaries to proclaim that we have never seen their star l...

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

Tom Hanks and Robin Wright look decades younger in first look for Here

Tom Hanks and Robin Wright look decades younger in first look for Here - Actors reunite with Forrest Gump director Robert Zemeckis and screenwriter Eric Roth

Capcom reveals Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster with teaser trailer

Just when you think Capcom has run out of remakes and remasters, a surprise one comes crawling out of the woodwork

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

Your childhood is calling.

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...

Minecraft Things To Do If You're Bored

Players who have been playing a lot of Minecraft and getting bored should try out these fun new activities to spice things up.

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 ...

GTA boss Dan Houser explains why a Grand Theft Auto movie never happened

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser has revealed why a GTA movie never happened during his tenure, but admits that 'it's a different time now'.