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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.

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

He's been pictured in the crowds.

Mike Leigh: Peterloo protesters would be ‘horrified’ by voter abstention

Mike Leigh has criticised UK voters considering abstention at this year’s general election, saying the subjects of his 2018 historical drama Peterloo would be appalled by such disengagement. Speaking at the Mediterrane film festival in Malta, Leigh said the protesters who gathered in St Peter’s Field in Manchester to demand the reform of parliamentary representation in 1819 would be “not only horrified but mystified” about “people...

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

'We’re still all dancing today.'

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

A release date has been confirmed for Downton Abbey 3

Here's everything we know so far

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

Ditto Kirsten Dunst’s MJ

David Beckham beats the Spice Girls to major Hollywood accolade

He'll officially become Hollywood royalty.

“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

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 ...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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

Bracelets, Tears and Joy: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Is the Epitome of Girlhood

As a non-Swiftie, I knew I was in a privileged position getting a golden ticket to the Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.

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

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 10 Most Overplayed Piano Songs feat Lord Vinheteiro

Witness the magic of the world’s biggest piano YouTuber, Lord Vinheteiro, who has over 6 million subscribers! He's pretty famous for his unsmiling style and humorous musical twists... you'll see what we're talking about. In this video, he performs the 10 most overplayed piano songs, that's a must-see for music and comedy lovers! Comment below how many songs you recognized! ⚡️Chapters: 0:00 Moonlight Sonata (Ludwig van Beethoven) 0:22 A Thousand Miles (Vanessa Carlton) 0:28 The Entertainer (Scott Joplin) 0:49 Für Elise (Ludwig van Beethoven) 1:12 The Knuckle Song (Barry & the Bookbinders) 1:23 Canon in D (Johann Pachelbel) 1:43 River Flows In You (Yiruma) 2:09 Rush E (Music Boss) 2:53 Prelude in C Major (J.S. Bach) mashup with Still (Dr. D.R.E.) 3:21 Heart and Soul (Hoagy Carmichael) ⚡️Try our "Practice Feature" in a 7 days free trial with Pianote. You will have the chance to modify sheet music, change tempos, keys, loop parts, and play along using a virtual piano. Discover more at https://www.pianote.com/trial/ ⚡️Check out our FREE piano courses Getting Started (your first lessons): https://www.pianote.com/getting-started Chord Hacks (chording): https://www.pianote.com/chord-hacks Sight-Reading Made Simple: https://www.pianote.com/sight-reading... ⚡️Follow us on social media: ► Instagram http://instagram.com/pianoteofficial/ ► Facebook http://facebook.com/pianoteofficial/ ► Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@pianoteofficial ⚡️Follow Lord Vinheteiro's socials here: ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lord_Vinheteiro ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinheteiro/ ► Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LordVinheteiro #pianosong #piano #pianomusic #comedy

20 iconic TV shows that almost didn’t get made

Imagine a world without your favorite television show. That was almost the reality for these 20 iconic series.

Best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV Plus and more

Looking for what to watch? ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,’ ‘Fancy Dance,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.

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

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.

Paul Whitehouse’s Sketch Show Years, review: is Benny Hill really a forgotten comedy genius?

Is it time to give Benny Hill the respect he deserves? Paul Whitehouse thinks so. In Paul Whitehouse’s Sketch Show Years (Gold), a love letter to the comedy genre, we’re treated to clips from The Benny Hill Show. In the 1970s, it attracted audiences of 20 million and was regarded as saucy postcard humour. However, Hill’s career fizzled out at the e...

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 ...

25 movies that have disappeared but deserve a rewatch

These films span multiple genres and time periods, from family comedies to epics, from the 1960s to the 2000s. In all cases, these films are worth rediscovering because they say something about the period that produced them and are enjoyable in their own right.

Paloma Faith cancels concert due to illness days before Glastonbury set

Paloma Faith cancels concert due to illness days before Glastonbury set - Medics advised the “Make Your Own Kind of Music” singer not to perform in Southampton tonight

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

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'.

The Best 25 Red Carpet Moments of the '70s

There's a lot of Cher on here.

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

20 songs you didn’t know were written by other artists

It's no secret that music artists don't always write their own songs. Some artists started their careers as songwriters for other musicians before their singing careers took flight. Here are 20 songs written by other big names in the music industry.

Cyndi Lauper faces mixed reactions at Glastonbury as crowd walk out

Cyndi Lauper took to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury on Saturday afternoon, but not everyone at Worthy Farm was impressed as many fans decided to walk out of her set

20 facts you might not know about 'Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2'

There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to the story of The Bride and her quest for vengeance against Bill. Here are 20 facts that span the Kill Bill story.

‘My songs spread like herpes’: why did satirical genius Tom Lehrer swap worldwide fame for obscurity?

In 1959, at the stifling, snobbish Jesuit boarding school to which my loving parents had unwisely subcontracted my care, Tom Lehrer’s songs burst upon my consciousness like a clown in a cathedral. Days there began with mass, and ended with an uplifting homily in the chapel from an elderly and skeletal priest, generally about death. “Your best friends will desert you leaving you nothing but a winding sheet,” was one of his more cheerful messages....

The Most Underrated TV Shows Ever

Under-the-radar gems that never got the fanfare they deserved.

Sarah Michelle Gellar to play Dexter’s boss in prequel series

Sarah Michelle Gellar to play Dexter’s boss in prequel series - She will be playing the Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) chief at the Miami Metro Police Department

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...

At age 40 I performed in the med school musical – and learned humility is my superpower

I’m what might generously be described as a late bloomer. I spent my 20s and 30s “finding myself”. A valuable endeavour in the sense that it took me around the world, gave me the education of meeting people from diverse walks of life and instilled in me adaptability and resilience. But by age 35, I figured I should start planning for a more adult future and pursue an actual career, so I took a deep breath and applied for medical school. Among...

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.

29 '00s Icons You Forgot About (But Shouldn't Have)

Where are they now? Often, thriving!

Sean Penn says he felt 'misery' making movies for years. Then Dakota Johnson knocked on his door

Sean Penn says he felt 'misery' making movies for years. Then Dakota Johnson knocked on his door - Sean Penn says he hadn’t felt joy making a movie in 15 years

STALKER 2, Call of Duty, and 10 more highly anticipated video games

In the world of computer games, there is always room for expectation and anticipation of new masterpieces. Soon, we will see a lot of projects that promise to change our understanding of gameplay and graphics. RBC-Ukraine reveals 12 games to be released in the coming year. Once Human Release date: July 9, 2024 Fans of post-apocalypse and hardcore s...

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.

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

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.)

20 ensemble casts packed with future stars

It’s always fascinating to look back at films and TV series that were filled with relative newcomers to Hollywood at the time of their release. It’s particularly fascinating to look at films that featured actors who would become big names to see how the roots of their stardom were often very much in evidence, even so early in their careers.

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

Dua Lipa, Lulu and the biggest Glastonbury festival highlights from Friday

This is our coverage of Friday’s Glastonbury festival. Follow today’s blog for live coverage of Saturday at Glastonbury 2024. Dua Lipa is the reigning British pop star of the moment, writes Neil McCormick, and she brought the slick moves, high-energy choreography and banging electro-dance hits to the first night of Britain’s favourite festival as i...