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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.

Comedy is harder now because you can’t make jokes about being foreign, says Maureen Lipman

Finding funny material is hard these days as you can’t make jokes about being foreign, according to Jewish TV sitcom star Dame Maureen Lipman. The 78-year-old actor and comedian said creating comedy is difficult as in this day and age you “can’t look down on anybody”. Rightly or wrongly, the comedy world has changed, she said She told the Rosebud p...

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.

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’

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

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

A premiere date has also been announced.

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.

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

LION REUNIONS - 10 Years of Unique Bonds

Lion Reunions with Kevin Richardson. This video is for newcomers and loyal supporters alike, a celebration of all the unique bonds we've seen over the last 10 years. Welcome to Lion Whisperer TV! #wildlife #animals #fun Credit goes to Jackie Badenhorst @jackiewildphoto for the beautiful thumbnail demonstrating a unique bond! Become a member of LionWhispererTV today and receive exclusive videos and content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_NS4MiiHAFo3CYI7fRSLtQ/join New video every Friday at 4:00 PM GMT - Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_NS4MiiHAFo3CYI7fRSLtQ?sub_confirmation=1 Purchase your Lion Whisperer Merch now: https://thelionwhispererclothing.com/ Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LionWhispererSA Instagram: http://instagram.com/lionwhisperersa Website: http://www.lionwhisperer.co.za LionWhispererTV aim is to raise awareness about The Kevin Richardson Wildlife Sanctuary.

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

Sadiq Khan meets WWE bosses as London set for $1.25bn boost from WrestleMania

The meeting between the mayor and wrestling officials was 'really productive' and even included a tiny belt

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...

20 best movies with a character as “The Chosen One”

The trope of "The Chosen One" has been present in film, television, and literature since the Bible itself. This popular storytelling convention refers to an unlikely protagonist who is destined to become a hero who changes the world and triumphs over evil, whether by prophecy or other circumstances.

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.

True Blood star says HBO show’s cast were ‘really, really overqualified’

True Blood star says HBO show’s cast were ‘really, really overqualified’ - Manganiello said cast was made up of highly-trained ‘theatre kids’

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.

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...

Netflix’s raunchy new medieval comedy is chaotic, lewd, compulsive viewing — and you can stream it right now

"The Decameron" has landed on Netflix; here's why you shouldn't skip this raunchy medieval comedy.

Lead singers who are also exceptional musicians

Sure, there are plenty of lead singers who have earned critical and commercial success simply because of their voice. Then there are those who have the musicianship to go along with a legendary vocal ability.

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.

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.

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...

24 TV Shows That Helped Launch A Young Actor’s Career

From Friends and Growing Pains to Silver Spoons and Freaks and Geeks, these are the TV shows that introduced us to our major stars.

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?

The Many Origins of Tolkien's Orcs - Elves, Men, & Morgoth

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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...

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

Dave Baustista says he tries to sneak same ‘Easter egg’ into all his movies

Dave Baustista says he tries to sneak same ‘Easter egg’ into all his movies - Wrestler and actor has appeared in such films as ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and ‘Dune’

15 of the best movies based on true stories

Romance? Drama? Horror? You got it!

15 places you’ve probably visited that feature in blockbuster films

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

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

Bob Newhart’s Button-Down Mind: how the greatest comedy album of all time was made

The comedian Bob Newhart, who has died aged 94, was both a legendary comic actor and one of the most beloved American public figures of the past century. His skill lay in finding unexpected and subversive twists on the everyday that could reduce his adoring audiences to helpless tears of laughter. Nothing if not an innovator, he changed expectation...

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."

Charli xcx: from slow burn popstar to ‘brat’ US election influencer

As someone who existed outside the mainstream for much of her early career, Charli xcx has come a long way. The British popstar who was first noticed via her Myspace page is not only responsible for the meme of the summer, she has even become an influential factor in the turbulent presidential elections across the Atlantic. “Can’t believe Charli xcx is successfully doing foreign intervention in a US election as an album marketing tactic,” one...

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.

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...

9 Iconic Beauty Moments We’ll Never Forget

The trends that continue to influence us

Olympics viewers left making the same complaint about 'awful' opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games has been widely panned by viewers with many complaining about the use of boats in the event. The ceremony, the vision of artistic director Thomas Jolly, for the first time ever was not in a sports stadium but instead took place on the River Seine, which runs through the heart of the French capi...

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...

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

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.

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

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.

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...

27 Movies So Bad, They're Actually Good

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

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...

Is Tom Bombadil Tolkien Himself? | Tolkien Theory

Today, we cover a theory I've gotten in the comments section many times over the years - that Tom Bombadil is Tolkien himself. We'll look at what Tolkien said about Tom and what characters Tolkien saw himself in! Hit subscribe and the bell for great Tolkien content every week! Nerd of the Rings on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/NerdoftheRings NOTR merch: https://nerdoftherings.creator-spring.com/ To purchase artist work, check out these amazing artists! Tulikoura - https://www.deviantart.com/tulikoura Matthew Stewart - http://www.matthew-stewart.com/ BellaBergolts - https://www.deviantart.com/bellabergolts Magdalena Katanska - https://www.artstation.com/magdalenakatanska/prints https://www.instagram.com/qualiney Jerry Vanderstelt - https://vandersteltstudio.com/store/ Anna Podedworna - https://www.artstation.com/akreon Jenny Dolfen - goldseven.wordpress.com/ Kimberly80 - https://www.deviantart.com/kimberly80 Turner Mohan - www.instagram.com/turner_mohan Ted Nasmith - www.tednasmith.com/shop/ Anke Eissmann - http://anke.edoras-art.de/anke_illustration.html Aronja Art - https://www.instagram.com/aronjaart/ Ivan Cavini - https://www.instagram.com/ivan_cavini/ Sara Morello - https://www.artstation.com/saramorello Matěj Čadil - https://www.etsy.com/people/matejcadil Tulikoura - https://www.deviantart.com/tulikoura Aegeri - https://www.deviantart.com/aegeri Justyna Dura - https://www.artstation.com/justynadura Sergio Botero - https://www.artstation.com/sboterod Noe Leyva - https://twitter.com/NoeLeyvArt Clemence Morisseau - https://www.artstation.com/kahirie Edvige Faini - www.edvigefaini.com , www.facebook.com/edvige.faini www.instagram.com/edvige_faini Miriam Ellis - https://www.miriamellis.com Stevce Lazarevski - https://www.artstation.com/artofstevce Álvaro González - https://www.instagram.com/alvarofernag_art MirachRavaia - https://www.deviantart.com/mirachravaia Tom Bombadil- Borja Pindado Tom Bombadil - Anke Eissmann Tom Bombadil - Tolman Cotton Tom and Goldberrys first meeting - Matej Cadil Tom Bombadil - John Howe Tom Bombadil – Elrodimus Flash Old Tom - Ralph Damiani Wake now, my merry friends! - Miriam Ellis Tom Bombadil - Alan Lee And Morgoth came - Jenny Dolfen Professor Tolkien - Kinko White Eru Iluvatar - Janka Latečková Eru and the Gods Singing the First Song of Creation - Kip Rasmussen At the Cracks of Doom – Ted Nasmith the one ring - Dzmitry Yakhouski Tom Bombadil with Ring - Elrodimus Flash tom bombadil - dracarysdrekkar Professor Tolkien - Kinko White Tom Bombadil and Goldberry - Abe Papakhian Tom Bombadil - John Howe Tom Bombadil - Tom Romain Entering_Mirkwood – Ted Nasmith Tom_Bombadil - Turner_Mohan Tolkien, the Professor - Kinko White Beren and Luthien - Janka Latečková Luthien Tinuviel - Jenny Dolfen Beren and Luthien - Aronja Art Luthien_at_Tol_Galen – Ted Nasmith Luthien - Sara Morello beren and luthien - Turner Mohan Mandos - Ralph Damiani beren & luthien - Jenny Dolfen JRR Tolkien - skullb*st*rd faramir - mellorianj First Meeting of Faramir and Eowyn - Anke Eissmann Faramir - Matthew Stewart The Wave Destroying Numenor - Daniel Dougherty Boromir and Faramir as kids - Catherine Karina Chmiel Tom Bombadil Ring a dong dillo - Matthew Stewart Drowning of Numenor - John Howe drowning of numenor - Matt Leese Sinking of Numenor - John Howe downfall of numenor - dracarysdrekkar the destroying wave over numenor - Kip Rasmussen Fall of Numenor - Alan Lee Faramir - Anke Eissmann Faramir - Soni Alcorn-Hender faramir and frodo ithilien - Catherine Karina Chmiel faramir book - mellorianj Faramir - Soni Alcorn-Hender Minas Tirith - Aronja Art Gandalf and Faramir - Catherine Karina Chmiel the fallen southron - Tolman Cotton Faramir2 - Catherine Karina Chmiel The Shire A View of Hobbiton From The Hill – Ted Nasmith Hobbiton - Catherine Chmiel evening in the shire - kuliszu Tom Bombadil - Olanda Fong-Surdenas Tom Bombadil (PJ) - John Howe summer in the shire - kuliszu #tolkien #tombombadil #lordoftherings

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.

34 things that remind of how life used to be in 1990s Liverpool

From Woolworth's pick 'n' mix to nights at the Krazyhouse