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Oliver! review – divine yet danger-averse revival could be renamed Fagin!

There are some musicals that really do earn the overstretched moniker of “timeless”. This is one of them, not only for Charles Dickens’s resonant story of child poverty but also because every last one of Lionel Bart’s songs is exquisite. This production, freely adapted from Dickens, does that divine score justice. The singing is pitch-perfect, with songs like Consider Yourself, I’d Do Anything and Who Will Buy? leaving you floating on air. The...

Actors' union 'not happy' about GTA 6 strike exemption, but confirms it's in a contract: 'Insane, but it's there'

The SAG-AFTRA strike technically only applies to recently-started projects.

Songs that feature frequently misheard lyrics

Flip through the slideshow below for 15 of the most misheard song lyrics, from the hilariously unintentional to the downright bizarre.

20 celebrities every Gen Z kid loves

Pop culture is constantly evolving, as are the celebrities who capture the spotlight. While we still hold the legendary icons of the past in high esteem, these 20 celebrities are the ones Generation Z can't stop talking about.

A glorious finale but otherwise the Olympics opening ceremony was a damp squib

It took nearly five hours, but finally showbiz arrived at the Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony when Celine Dion belted out the concluding number from halfway up the Eiffel Tower. What a moment that was. And fair play to those who hung around to watch and applaud her effort, soaked to the skin everyone of them. You might have noticed it was raini...

LION REUNIONS - 10 Years of Unique Bonds

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Wyatt Earp and The Cowboy War Official Trailer

The legendary feud between Wyatt Earp and Ike Clanton unfolds through vivid reenactments in this gritty docudrama about the gunfight that defined an era.

Timothée as Spider-Man?: 15 actors who just avoided career-destroying roles

Timothée as Spider-Man?: 15 actors who just avoided career-destroying roles - THE COUNTDOWN: Matthew McConaughey in ‘Speed 2’? Joaquin Phoenix in ‘Doctor Strange’? Charlize Theron in ‘Showgirls’? Adam White has run down some of the most shocking what-might-have-beens in Hollywood history

Bruce Springsteen at Wembley Stadium review: hits galore from a master of his craft

Bruce Springsteen at Wembley Stadium review: hits galore from a master of his craft - 5/5 At 74 years young, the Boss served up one of the best nights the audience had ever experienced

Time Bandits, Disney and Hollywood’s big dwarfism problem

The release of the new Taika Waititi and Jermaine Clement-created series Time Bandits, an adaptation of the much-loved 1981 Terry Gilliam film, has been broadly met with critical approval. “This is a loving – and ultimately loveable – homage,” said our critic Benji Wilson. The consensus is that, amidst the grim Sturm und Drang of everything from Ho...

Time Bandits review – the gloriously fun return of a fantasy classic

Kevin’s bedroom quakes. His wardrobe starts to shudder. It opens … on to a scene of a Viking warrior being chased by some angry Saxons. The warrior leaps into the safety of Kevin’s bedroom and Kevin seizes his chance. “I was wondering,” he says to his bearskin-clad visitor, “if you could tell me why the Vikings suddenly stopped their murderous ways and adopted agrarianism?” Which is Kevin (Kal-El Tuck), an 11-year-old history fanatic, and the...

Coldplay's reported 10-night Wembley Stadium residency: everything you need to know

Coldplay's reported 10-night Wembley Stadium residency: everything you need to know - Could the British indie rockers be set to outdo Michael Jackdon’s record 1988 residency at the north London football venue?

Brits pushing for singer who sold 120,000,000 records to represent UK at Eurovision 2025

32 of the best feel-good books

These uplifting reads are guaranteed to put a smile on your face

Who were the masked torchbearer and horse rider at the Olympics opening ceremony?

Who were the masked torchbearer and horse rider at the Olympics opening ceremony? - The armour-wearing horse rider was revealed but the torchbearer remains a mystery

20 binge-worthy documentaries to keep you on the edge of your seat

Trust us. We know all about entertaining TV shows you can binge-watch . But what about documentaries? Look no further. Our list of 20, which tell the stories of mysterious murders, corruption, and religious cults, is sure to have you telling Netflix, "I'm still watching."

Celine Dion and Lady Gaga face Olympic opening ceremony washout

Celine Dion and Lady Gaga face an opening ceremony washout as Paris Olympics chief Tony Estanguet conceded that contingency plans may have to take effect given frequent rain expected for tonight’s extravaganza down the Seine. Plans for the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics – the first time a Summer Games will start outside a stadium – have bee...

The 25 Funniest Actors (Who Aren't Actually Comedians)

But you'd never know it.

Mick Jagger and Charlize Theron go chic at Paris Olympics fashion event

Mick Jagger and Charlize Theron go chic at Paris Olympics fashion event - The event was co-hosted by Theron along with Lupin star Omar Sy, US tennis star Serena Williams and Spanish singer Rosalia.

Rob McElhenney says Deadpool & Wolverine cameo was cut: ‘I know Ryan wouldn’t do me like that’

Rob McElhenney says Deadpool & Wolverine cameo was cut: ‘I know Ryan wouldn’t do me like that’ - ‘It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ star said he traveled ‘6,000 miles’ to shoot cameo

The British pop star who could decide the US election

This week Barack and Michelle Obama became the latest high profile figures to officially endorse Kamala Harris’ campaign. But the endorsement which Harris received from a 31-year-old pop star from Essex is the one everyone is talking about - and might actually win her the election. When Charli XCX tweeted “Kamala IS Brat” a few hours after Harris a...

The 25 most iconic rock 'n' roll anthems

Plenty of rock songs are worthy of raising your fist and punching the air. Some have an anthemic sound, complete with power and passion. Here's a look at 25 of such songs that have graced our lives over the decades.

5 best James Bond films ever – including a 1980s bloodbath

The untouchables: 20 films that should never be remade

We’re not categorically opposed to remakes. There are several that have been done quite well. But loads of cinematic masterpieces need to be left just as they are. Check out 20 examples below.

Forget Monopoly and Cluedo: Why I think Ticket To Ride is the perfect board game to play with your family

Forget Monopoly and Cluedo ❌

Art Matters With Melvyn Bragg review – a shallow, unenlightening waste of time and money

Culture, thinks Melvyn Bragg, is not a bonus feature of reality: it actually is life itself. Or – as the veteran broadcaster puts it in his new Sky Arts documentary – art “isn’t the cherry on the cake; it’s the cake”. To this end, the 84-year-old interviews a series of modern greats, including Tracey Emin, Lenny Henry, Armando Iannucci and Antony Gormley, about their careers and the crucial role art has played in their lives. Bragg also has a...

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare on Prime Video review: Guy Ritchie creates a slick, fun Boys' Own adventure war film

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare on Prime Video review: Guy Ritchie creates a slick, fun Boys' Own adventure war film - 3/5 The British director leaves many of his usual ticks behind in this story of Churchill’s secret army

Sling TV just got a massive upgrade — 12 free channels including 'Doctor Who,' 'Baywatch,' 'Top Gear' and more

Sling TV Freestream just got 12 new free channels, including 'Doctor Who,' 'Baywatch,' 'Top Gear' and more. Here’s everything you need to know.

Comedian Omid Djalili: You can’t joke about trans issues and climate change on social media

in which a celebrity reflects on the highs and lows of their lifeStand-up comedian Omid Djalili first made a splash at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1995 with “Short, Fat Kebab Shop Owner’s Son”, a playful skewering of his experiences as a British-Iranian man. Now 58, the comedian has had a storied career, with dozens of comedy tours, his own sk...

The Handmaid's Tale star's new genre-bending drama gets first look

A premiere date has also been announced.

New Doctor Who spin-off starring Russell Tovey announced at Comic-Con

New Doctor Who spin-off starring Russell Tovey announced at Comic-Con - ‘Doctor Who’ showrunner Russell T Davies has created the new series

9 Iconic Beauty Moments We’ll Never Forget

The trends that continue to influence us

Awesome films from the '80s you probably forgot about

It was the decade that gave us blockbusters, high school movies and New Coke. Fluffy hair became cool and fluffy movies became cooler. The gritty pictures of the '70s were out and sassy comedies were in.

Celebrity beauty brands that are actually worth buying

Having crunched the numbers, the Upbeat Agency, a specialist in digital marketing, has revealed the most searched-for British celebrity-owned beauty brands. Top comes Florence by Mills, created by the star of Stranger Things, Millie Bobby Brown, a favourite with Gen Z. But it’s the two coming in second and third, both with midlifers at the helm, th...

18 iconic songs you had no idea almost tanked

When you see this list of songs, you'll be surprised at which of your favorite bangers had a rough start.

Alicia Vikander On Acting Joy, Becoming A Mother For The Second Time, And Relinquishing Control

'I gave birth four times on screen before I did it myself,' the Oscar winner tells actor Taylor Russell

Netflix reboot of 00s reality show with 'dumb' Ninja Turtles tribute impresses viewers

The TV show got an MOT.

House of the Dragon star says unexpected same-sex kiss scene happened ‘organically’

House of the Dragon star says unexpected same-sex kiss scene happened ‘organically’ - Sonoya Mizuno spoke about Mysaria’s intimate moment with Emma D’Arcy’s Rhaenyra in ‘Smallfolk’

Why the BBC can't show full Olympics live coverage and how to watch all events

The BBC is restricted to show just two sports at any one time.

15 of the best movies based on true stories

Romance? Drama? Horror? You got it!

Celine Dion makes return to public performance at Olympics opening ceremony

Celine Dion makes return to public performance at Olympics opening ceremony - It is the first time she has sung in public since revealing her health struggles.

26 Times Singers Broke Into Acting

It's a time-honored tradition.

All the fashion from the season-three set of 'And Just Like That...'

See what Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis and co have been wearing in New York

The Decameron review – this starry medieval show is non-stop fun

Put down your Boccaccio, which I know you picked up the instant you heard Netflix had commissioned a series called The Decameron, keen to refresh your memory of the 14th-century Italian doorstop. A re-read is not needed at this time. The series retains only Giovanni B’s framing device; 10 characters fleeing plague-ridden Florence and taking refuge in a countryside villa. In the book, they each tell a story a night to keep themselves entertained....

House of the Dragon same-sex kiss episode gets ‘review-bombed’

House of the Dragon same-sex kiss episode gets ‘review-bombed’ - The episode is now the lowest rated episode in the series so far

David Duchovny on becoming a rock star and returning to The X-Files: 'I could walk down that road again'

David Duchovny on becoming a rock star and returning to The X-Files: 'I could walk down that road again' - The actor on why he stayed away from music for 40 years, on protest songs and how the cult show he’s best known for still resonates today

Faceless torch bearers and Marie Antoinette: No one knows what to make of Paris’ 2024 Olympic opening ceremony

Faceless torch bearers and Marie Antoinette: No one knows what to make of Paris’ 2024 Olympic opening ceremony - ‘Watching the first ever Olympic Opening Ceremony held on a river, you begin to realize why no other Olympic Opening Ceremony has ever been held on a river,’ one critic writes

Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" ignites frenzy with sold-out shows

Taylor Swift has come to Europe to perform three concerts. Tickets sold out swiftly, and the organizers faced the challenge of ensuring everything ran smoothly. It's not just about the safety and enjoyment of the fans but also about the singer's demands. These are Taylor Swift's requirements during concerts Before performances by world-famous stars...

The 20 greatest Netflix films

While Netflix has released some notoriously bad movies (looking at you, Tall Girl and 365 Days), there are plenty of great and critically acclaimed films on the streamer — if you know where to look.

27 Movies So Bad, They're Actually Good

From box office flop to rewatchable, over-the-top entertainment.