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15 alternative things to do in London that aren't the same old tourist traps

Try these hidden gems off the tourist trail...


Saudi Arabia to participate in Miss Universe pageant for the first time

Saudi Arabia to participate in Miss Universe pageant for the first time - Rumy Alqahtani, a 27-year-old Riyadh-born model, will be representing Saudi Arabia at pageant


3 classic horror movies to stream on Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video

These three horrors are among the best films of all time, and you can stream them right now.


Tony Bennett, suave singer of I Left My Heart in San Francisco whose career spanned 70 years – obituary

Tony Bennett, who has died aged 96, sang as much with his heart as his voice. Primarily a showman, he was a better technician than his crooner’s reputation implied, but his appeal was founded less on the skill of his singing than its committed sincerity. That simple virtue brought him two remarkable periods of success, the second an improbable – an...


Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson is another dull and dangerous freak show, but boxing is hooked

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson is another dull and dangerous freak show, but boxing is hooked - Crossover fights may be big business but, as Carl Froch puts it, are ‘draining the dregs of the barrel’


How much British viewers pay for Netflix compared with other countries

Households in the UK pay more for a standard plan than countries including Canada and Australia


Stevie Wonder makes urgent plea during surprise Hollywood Walk of Fame appearance

Stevie Wonder makes urgent plea during surprise Hollywood Walk of Fame appearance -


George Gilbey: Man arrested over Gogglebox star’s death as investigation launched

George Gilbey: Man arrested over Gogglebox star’s death as investigation launched - The reality TV star reportedly died after falling from a height at his workplace in Essex


20 famous actors who struggled to find work after making it big

The entertainment industry is notoriously difficult to stay employed in, and it doesn't necessarily stop just because you've found some fame. Just ask these 20 actors.


‘We’re the Muslim Spice Girls!’ Shazia Mirza on finding box office gold with her halal comedy supergroup

For years, Muslim women have been the butt of the joke. We have been described as looking like “bank robbers” and “letterboxes” by the likes of Bernard Manning and Boris Johnson. And from Jack “take off your veils” Straw to Donald Trump, who said at least we “don’t have to put on makeup”, white men in power have continuously attacked us for cheap laughs. We couldn’t retaliate. We were the voiceless, faceless, humourless, powerless underdogs of...


Here’s why you need to stay away from Roman Polanski’s ‘The Palace’

The 90-year-old's most recent film ‘The Palace’ has finally secured French distribution. Here’s why you should avoid it at all costs. View on euronews


Star-studded Biden-Obama-Clinton fundraiser pulls ‘historic’ $25m haul in New York

Star-studded Biden-Obama-Clinton fundraiser pulls ‘historic’ $25m haul in New York - The show of Democratic solidarity between the current president and two of his predecessors stands in stark contrast to Donald Trump’s isolation from the only living former Republican president and his own ex-VP


30 Icons of the 1970s

Fashion, film, and music would never be the same.


Matt cartoons – March 2024


Top 5 health benefits of watermelon

Top 5 health benefits of watermelon By Nicola Shubrook – Registered nutritionist Registered Nutritionist, Nicola Shubrook, outlines the benefits of this hydrating fruit and explains why it's so rich in beta-carotene. What is watermelon? Watermelon is a very large vine fruit that grows on the ground. It has a hard, green-striped skin which is inedib...


20 facts you might not know about 'Skyfall'

There have been so many James Bond movies over the years. One that gets a lot of acclaim is 2012’s Skyfall, the third film during Daniel Craig’s time as Bond. We have a license to give 20 facts you might not know about Skyfall.


Sheridan Smith's best stage roles, as her new musical Opening Night makes its debut in the West End

Sheridan Smith's best stage roles, as her new musical Opening Night makes its debut in the West End - Over the past 25 years, the darling of British theatre has proved there’s little she can’t do. On the eve of her latest big London show we take a look at her best roles yet


Celebrities you didn't realize voiced popular TV and film characters

Celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Drake, and The Rock have given entertainment fans plenty to be thankful for — from chart-topping songs to some of the best films of all time. But once you finish this list, you'll remember these actors' impact on the animation world.


9 of the wildest urban legends in Disney history – and which ones are true


Christine McGuinness offers heartfelt advice to parents waiting for child's autism diagnosis

Christine McGuinness offers heartfelt advice to parents waiting for child's autism diagnosis - EXCLUSIVE The model and TV personality has three children with autism and has also been diagnosed herself


The 20 best Netflix original movies

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.


24 basement ideas to convert your downstairs space

Transform your subterranean space into something fabulous with basement ideas that add value in every way.


New on Prime Video and Freevee in April 2024 — all the new shows and movies to watch

It's a big month for new movies and shows on Prime Video with "Fallout" and "The Holdovers" arriving in April 2024.


Who are the 25 greatest acting one-hit wonders?

We often talk about one-hit wonders in music (shout out to Natalie Imbruglia, Men Without Hats and the rest of the gang). However, there are acting one-hit wonders too. For this exercise, here is how we are defining an acting one-hit wonder.


Beyoncé has announced a track list for 'Cowboy Carter' — here's everything you need to know

The superstar announced the project during a surprise Super Bowl commercial — here are all the details


OPINION - Forget your handbag, the latest status symbol du jour is your luxury beliefs

Forget your handbag, the latest status symbol du jour is your luxury beliefs -


LG’s webOS 23 finally lands on these older TV models — see if yours is on the list

As part of its webOS Re:New Program, LG is updating its 2022 TVs with modern features.


Rio Ferdinand admits Man Utd summer signing has proven him wrong this season

Eyebrows were raised when United signed the defender on a short-term deal.


How to watch Liverpool vs Brighton on TV and Livestream

Here’s how to watch Liverpool vs Brighton in the Premier League on TV and livestream this Sunday.


Zendaya embraces method dressing on the red carpet

The actress wore a custom gown inspired by her role in Challengers


Russia arrests another suspect in concert hall attack that killed 143

Russia arrests another suspect in concert hall attack that killed 143 - Russia’s top investigative body says that another suspect has been detained as an accomplice in the attack by gunmen on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed 143 people


Festivals with nostalgic music icons from 70s to the 90s you can still get tickets for

Join thousands of others this summer.


‘Clueless’ execs and few hits: How Channel 4 unravelled

As media heavyweights descended on London’s Victoria & Albert museum to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Channel 4 in November 2022, the atmosphere was so celebratory that a serving cabinet minister led a rendition of “Happy Birthday”. Now, less than 18 months after that glitzy party – with the bosses of the BBC, ITV and Sky toasting their rival’s...


No Plans For Easter? Here Are 12 Ways To Make The Most Of The Bank Holiday Weekend

Bottomless brunches, spring fairs and cherry blossoms aplenty


Alex cartoons, March 2024


Pop Groups You Probably Forgot Existed

And, no, we're not counting NSYNC or Spice Girls.


Tony Blackburn hijacks BBC Radio 2 show to mark 60 years of pirate radio

Tony Blackburn hijacks BBC Radio 2 show to mark 60 years of pirate radio - The DJ, 81, worked on pirate stations Radio Caroline and Radio London in the 1960s.


New Netflix show stacks up astonishing 81,000,000 viewing hours in just one week


Samsung HW-Q990D review: full immersion, no compromise

Samsung’s 2024 flagship soundbar delivers an immense spatial audio experience


Steve Martin says he ‘has no talent’ – but no one has ever been more wrong

Steve Martin says he ‘has no talent’ – but no one has ever been more wrong - IN FOCUS: The timelessly silly comedian gets the career eulogy he deserves in a new star-filled documentary. It’s a fitting tribute for a performer who’s never been easy to pin down, says Louis Chilton


Best immersive experiences around the UK

Enjoy a day out that's an all-embracing treat for the senses


Concert tours to see this spring

Ring in the new season with a selection of live performances


The best and worst TV shows about outer space

Space is vast and nigh infinite, and naturally it has been the setting for many works of culture. That includes TV shows, of course. Dozens of shows have made space a central part of their stories. Some of them have been really good. Others are maybe a little questionable.


The 12 best things to do in Cyprus

With its world-famous archeological sites, including the Curium near Limassol and the Tombs of the Kings in Paphos, luxury thalassotherapy centres and spas, water activities, and mountains dotted with vineyards and nature trails, Cyprus offers an endless variety of things to do during your holiday. You can try your hand at snorkelling, or diving if...


OPINION - Is it morally wrong to go and see the Michael Jackson musical? I think so

Is it morally wrong to go and see the Michael Jackson musical? I think so -


TV tonight: celebrating the life of Paul O’Grady – and Lily Savage

The Life and Death of Lily Savage 9pm, ITV1 To mark the first anniversary of the death of Paul O’Grady, this affecting documentary explores his life via his famous alter ego. As an underground cabaret star who started out in gay clubs but fully infiltrated the mainstream, Lily Savage’s story works as a parallel history of recent LGBTQ+ life in Britain. Graham Norton, Ian McKellen and O’Grady’s sister, Sheila Rudd, are among the contributors....


20 great but forgotten movies from the '70s

The '70s were a groundbreaking decade for cinema. Building off the momentum of Hollywood's New Wave and the arthouse boom, the '70s gave us more classics than just about any other decade.


Kung Fu Panda 4 review – Jack Black and Awkwafina in hurricane of slapstick more miss than hit

The cuddly kung fu master is back. Jack Black returns as dumpling-loving panda Po, the unlikeliest of lean, mean fightin’ machines. It’s been eight years since Kung Fu Panda 3, and on the evidence here, the delay can’t be put down to KFP4 being a labour of love, the product of animation studio DreamWorks’ A team pouring in enormous amounts of effort. It’s a hurricane of slapstick (some of it in fact very funny) and age-appropriate energetic...


Which generation are you? Age ranges from Gen Z to Baby Boomers explained

Which generation are you? Age ranges from Gen Z to Baby Boomers explained - Each generation comes with its own stereotypes


50 living room ideas: latest trends and easy decor updates

These living room ideas come with comfy surprises and modern flair, so you can relax and unwind in a revamped sitting room space.