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Don't miss 'affecting and intense' British black comedy on Netflix

'Intense and gripping', this hidden Netflix gem has a flawless rating.

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

It's their last hurrah.

Carol Burnett names ‘funny’ Meryl Streep on her collaboration bucket list

Carol Burnett names ‘funny’ Meryl Streep on her collaboration bucket list - Dick Van Dyke, 98, danced off the red carpet to the delight of attendees.

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.

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.”

14 pop stars who swapped their music careers for ‘normal’ jobs

‘We wanted to invade media’: the hippies, nerds and Hollywood pros who brought The Simpsons to life

In an early episode from the first series of The Simpsons, Homer is seen reading a publication called The Bowl Earth Catalog. It’s a punning nod to the Whole Earth Catalog: the 1960s counterculture tome of west coast environmentalism, DIY and tech utopianism (and more quietly, consumerism) that was championed by Steve Jobs and Silicon Valley mavens. It’s a typical blink-and-you’ll-miss-it reference for those who want to see it, but offers a...

Edinburgh festival 2024: dance and circus shows to jump into this summer

Grupo Corpo Vibrancy, musicality and athleticism from Brazilian company Grupo Corpo, founded in 1975, drawing on ballet, contemporary and Afro-Brazilian dance. They bring a double bill of UK premieres to the international festival: Gil Refazendo pays homage to the great musician Gilberto Gil; Gira is inspired by the rituals of the Umbanda religion. Edinburgh Playhouse, 5-7 August The Flock and Moving Cloud A double bill from Dundee’s Scottish...

10 Easy Piano Songs for Kids & Beginners

With multiple ways to learn, find something that suits your time, your level, and your budget It’s never too early (or late) to start learning the piano! Whether you have an illustrious grand piano or a funky techno-beat electronic keyboard, you can teach your child several easy piano songs for beginners in a fun and encouraging fashion. Introducin...

Every 'Game of Thrones' spinoff we've heard about so far

What we know about all the "Game of Thrones" spinoffs, including "House of the Dragon" and "The Hedge Knight".

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...

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

20 facts you might not know about 'Star Wars – Episode IV: A New Hope'

Star Wars changed film. Also known as Star Wars – Episode IV: A New Hope these days, Star Wars reshaped how cinema would function. These are the 20 facts about this movie that you’re looking for.

London theatre boss on signing Adrien Brody: he’ll be paid the same as everyone else

“There’s something special about the idea that someone couldn’t get into a show because there weren’t any tickets left,” Timothy Sheader declares. It’s a surprising admission from one of our most talented directors, particularly in an age where the mantra is all about accessibility and inclusion. At the Donmar Warehouse, which Sheader was appointed...

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

Which James Bond theme song is the best Bond theme song?

Excluding any theme songs that aren't canon to the original series, here is a ranking of the Bond theme songs from weakest to best.

Paramount Is Raising Its Streaming Prices

Paramount Global is raising the price of its streaming service, part of a push by the TV and film giant to stem losses in its online business. This after CEO Shari Redstone turned down a merger proposal. Bloomberg's Chris Palmeri reports.

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.

OPINION - John Darlington on London Monuments: Vauxhall Gardens from racy arbours to Taylor Swift

John Darlington on London Monuments: Vauxhall Gardens from racy arbours to Taylor Swift -

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

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

19 movies that saved actors’ careers

19 movies that saved actors’ careers - Louis Chilton looks at 19 projects that managed to pull great stars back from the brink

Thousands of festival-goers descend on Glastonbury as gates open for 2024

Thousands of festival-goers descend on Glastonbury as gates open for 2024 - This year’s event will see headline performances from global stars including pop singer Dua Lipa, British rock band Coldplay and American soul singer.

Pixie Lott: ‘Eight years ago I was broken – now I’m back I have a lot to learn’

It's a new era for Pixie Lott.

Hugh Grant fans shocked by ‘latest career phase’ as chilling villain in new A24 horror

Hugh Grant fans shocked by ‘latest career phase’ as chilling villain in new A24 horror - ‘Love me a creepy Hugh Grant character,’ wrote one fan on social media

ITV News at Ten presenter Tom Bradby says ‘there aren’t many white, male anchors left’

Tom Bradby has said that “there aren’t many white, male anchors left” as he prepares to host ITV’s election night coverage. The News at Ten presenter said he was not worried about his position, but added that perhaps he should be. In an interview with Radio Times, Bradby, 57, was asked if he felt “exposed to the winds of change” because he may be r...

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.

The magic of music, memory, and how we still remember lyrics decades later

The magic of music, memory, and how we still remember lyrics decades later - IN FOCUS: Songs from our lives are deeply etched into our minds, lingering for many years after we’ve listened to them. Ellie Harrison asks the experts why this is – and why even people with dementia can often remember music so well

Supacell, Netflix review: clever superhero adventure combines Top Boy and Misfits

In the streaming era of over-production, it has become difficult to encounter a drama that feels wholly original. Supacell (Netflix) is not that drama. With supernatural goings-on in the ’hood, enfolding drug turf-wars and time travel, it’s a rattling grab-bag of other scripts’ DNA, from Misfits to Attack the Block to Top Boy to The Lazarus Project...

Matthew McConaughey explains why he quit acting for two years after Jennifer Garner romcom

Matthew McConaughey explains why he quit acting for two years after Jennifer Garner romcom - Actor left the profession temporarily after decade worth of romcoms

Nigerian singer-songwriter Yemi Alade: 'My art is a reflection of who I am'

In this edition we meet a true superstar from Nigeria – the sensational singer-songwriter Yemi Alade. A musical trailblazer since 2015, Yemi has captivated audiences worldwide with her incredible talent. Her music is a mixture of Afropop, highlife, dancehall, pop and R'n'B. We had the pleasure of meeting her during her performance at the 16th edition of the Femua festival in Abidjan. She sat down with FRANCE 24's Fatimata Wane for a special interview.

29 '80s Icons You've Forgotten (But Shouldn't Have)

Take a delightful trip down memory lane with me!

Kate Nash looks back: ‘I trusted the wrong people with my money and had to move back in with my parents; 15 female wrestlers saved me ...’

Born in London in 1987, Kate Nash, is an actor and musician. After studying theatre at the Brit School, she was discovered on Myspace and in 2007 released her hit single Foundations. Her debut album, Made of Bricks, went to No 1 and won her a Brit award. After being dropped by her label in 2012, Nash went on to release three albums independently, as well as starring in the Netflix show about female wrestlers, Glow. Her fifth album, 9 Sad...

Gorka Marquez: It’s sad for everybody when someone leaves Strictly line-up

Gorka Marquez: It’s sad for everybody when someone leaves Strictly line-up - It was recently announced that Giovanni Pernice will not be returning.

What time is Robbie Williams on stage at BST Hyde Park in London?

What time is Robbie Williams on stage at BST Hyde Park in London? - The performance comes almost a year after his last UK show

20 facts you might not know about 'Young Frankenstein'

Usually a figure of horror, Mel Brooks managed to turn him into a figure of comedy. Walk this way to 20 facts about Young Frankenstein for your enjoyment.

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.

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.)

The best celebrities on Paris' couture fashion week front row: Keira Knightley, Serena Williams, JLo and Jisoo

The best celebrities on Paris' couture fashion week front row: Keira Knightley, Serena Williams, JLo and Jisoo - It’s the fashion Olympics! Kylie Jenner, Jisoo and Serena Williams are among those on top form this Paris couture week

25 of the best-dressed musicians of all time

Whether it's how they dress in music videos or at red-carpet events, some artists know how to influence the fashion world, just as much as they've shaped the music world. These are some of the most fashionable artists in music history.

90s music legend dies aged 49

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...

‘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...

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, ...

Counting Cars: Classic Thunderbird Gets Dark Makeover (S1, E7) | Full Episode

Danny is visited by legendary Mistress of the Dark, Elvira, whose famous Thunderbird is in need of some mechanical magic. See more in Season 1, Episode 7, "Satanic Mechanic." 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 The HISTORY Channel 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. The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY® channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. For additional press materials visit the A+E Networks Press Center at http://press.aenetworks.com.

25 pub quiz general knowledge questions to tackle with your friends and family

There are questions about Lady Gaga, EastEnders, Joe Biden, Postman Pat, food and plenty more besides

Best Nintendo Game From Every Year In The 80s

Nintendo made a lot of history with its games throughout the 1980s. These examples were the neon decade's best.

The 24 Most Dramatic Kardashian-Jenner Red Carpet Moments Ever

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

Andy Kaufman: The Funniest Man in Wrestling | TALES FROM THE TERRITORIES

Comedian Andy Kaufman caused havoc in wrestling when he started calling himself “the World Intergender Wrestling Champion” and offering to wrestle any woman for $1,000. In the US? Watch #TalesFromTheTerritories here: https://bit.ly/TALESFROMTHETERRITORIES Watch more from VICE TV: When Wrestling Fans Attack the Wrestlers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee118LtopmE The Sad Story of Wrestling's Secretly Queer Star https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FClMEobesNI Wrestling Legend Nick Gage Became a Bank Robber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ww3TLK5Hg4 #TalesFromTheTerritories #Wrestling 0:00 The Arrival of Kaufman 1:30 Hype 2:50 “World Intergender Wrestling Champion” 3:59 Get Butts on Seats 5:05 Foxy 6:15 More Hype 7:08 The Showdown 7:59 "I Will Sue You" Subscribe Now: https://vice.video/SUBSCRIBE-TO-VICETV Follow VICE TV: VICETV.com | https://www.vicetv.com VICE Video | https://video.vice.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/vicetv Twitter | https://twitter.com/vicetv Instagram | http://instagram.com/vicetv Newsletter | http://bit.ly/1kpnyN6