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80s pop icon admits her label tried to ‘pit her against’ Madonna

New on Paramount Plus in July 2024 — all the movies and shows to watch

Here are all the new movies and shows coming to Paramount Plus in July 2024.

Glastonbury in chaos as hundreds sneak in over fence for £50: 'It was ridiculously easy'

Fans have been jumping over fences.

The 20 best TV couples that were even better when they got together

TV history is littered with examples of great couples, whether in sitcoms — where the will they/won’t they dynamic is particularly pronounced — or in dramas. These character pairings are easy to invest in — people who seem almost from the real world. Unsurprisingly, the best TV couples are those who end up being better as a pair than they ever were as individuals.

Cleverly accuses Glastonbury small boat stunt of ‘trivialising’ crossings

Cleverly accuses Glastonbury small boat stunt of ‘trivialising’ crossings - The Home Secretary said the stunt, reportedly devised by the artist Banksy, was ‘awful’.

Zelda: Characters Who Hate Link The Most

Despite being the hero of Hyrule, Link has made some powerful enemies that hold a significant grudge against him.

6 Popular Mario Fan Theories

From the identity of the Shy Guy to Wario's backstory, these are the most popular Mario fan theories that have appeared throughout the years.

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...

Drag queen Alexis Stone transforms into Devil Wears Prada’s Miranda Priestly for Paris Fashion Week

Drag queen Alexis Stone transforms into Devil Wears Prada’s Miranda Priestly for Paris Fashion Week - Makeup artist Alexis Stone fully embraced Paris Couture Week by attending the Balenciaga show as Meryl Streep’s iconic Miranda Preistly

The 25 best TV show sidekicks

Whether real-life or animated, a comedy or drama, a good television sidekick can make a show better. Here are our top 25 memorable all-time TV sidekicks.

Xin Zhilei at the Spring-Summer 2024 Haute Couture Show — CHANEL Shows

In the intimate set of the show, actress and House ambassador Xin Zhilei shares her impressions on the CHANEL Spring-Summer 2024 Haute Couture collection. Directed by Caroline de Maigret. See more at chanel.com/-YT-HC_SS24 #CHANELHauteCouture #CHANELShow ➺ For more videos, subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCclHSnngVTZK7LEOQAzcg1w?sub_confirmation=1 Go to our website: https://www.chanel.com/ ► Find us also on: http://instagram.com/chanelofficial http://www.twitter.com/chanel http://www.facebook.com/chanel

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.

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

Ditto Kirsten Dunst’s MJ

The End of the Multiverse

Audiences are falling out of love with dizzying multiverse sagas. Can the concept still be a useful lens on the psychology of regret, or is it dead on arrival?

Ignore the critics – Kevin Costner’s three-hour western is a must-watch

Good news! Remember the film everyone keeps begging Hollywood to make? The one that returns to old-fashioned values of layered storytelling and real-world spectacle? Created by a seasoned, impassioned artist rather than a soulless business model? That goes out of its way to cater to the older audiences typically not that well-served outside of awar...

Iconic 00s band would ‘happily never hear hit song again'

'I'm very happy never to hear that song again...'

The 16 hottest new plays and musicals to see this summer

Mnemonic The ice-man cometh again: Complicité’s 1999 marvel about memory, technology and identity, part-inspired by the 1991 discovery of Europe’s oldest known natural mummy (Ötzi), is resurrected by Simon McBurney with a few old faces (Complicité stalwart Tim McMullan) among the new (Khalid Abdalla, who was Dodi Fayed in The Crown). National’s Oli...

23 Inspirational Curly Looks by Celebrities

Pouf—they're everywhere now!

The Legend of Zelda: Every Link Family Member Explained

Despite being such a mysterious character, several of Link's family members do appear throughout The Legend of Zelda series.

54 Stars Who Landed Different Roles Than They Originally Auditioned For

Things could have been very different.

‘Unforgettable’ night as Taylor Swift opens sold-out Eras Tour shows in Dublin

‘Unforgettable’ night as Taylor Swift opens sold-out Eras Tour shows in Dublin - Feather boas, glitter, friendship bracelets and cowboy boots were a staple for every group attending the three-hour performance in south Dublin.

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.

Robert Glenister interview: ‘Many men of a certain age feel let down by the system’

In the past few years, whenever a psychological thriller or a crime drama was shown on TV, Robert Glenister has found himself having a minor crisis. “I’d think: ‘Why am I not in this show? What’s the problem?’ And then I realise that everyone on screen is 45 or younger. And I go: ‘Oh of course! I’m 64!’.” The easygoing star of two of the BBC’s best...

24 Movie Star Couples Who Met on Set

Including a bunch you've forgotten!

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.

X Factor winner confirms she overcame crippling health condition and has changed career

She's moving on to pastures new.

The Notebook star living with Alzheimer’s disease for five years

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

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

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.”

‘A stone-cold masterpiece’: The Raid is one of the best action flicks ever made

In a little over a decade, The Raid has established itself as an action movie classic. The fierce Indonesian film raised eyebrows upon its release in 2011, thanks to its high levels of violence and the mind-boggling martial arts skill of its cast. Gaining fans far outside the reach of a cult movie, many of the stars of The Raid have gone on to appear in everything from Star Wars to Mortal Kombat to John Wick. The Raid opens as a squad of police...

The Exorcism review: Russell Crowe on dementedly entertaining form in this juicy plunge into B-movie hell

The Exorcism review: Russell Crowe on dementedly entertaining form in this juicy plunge into B-movie hell - 3/5 This is a pleasingly nasty, pulpy horror

Dreams and jobs slowly fade away as Bristol bears brunt of arts cuts

“I felt like Bristol was one of the best places in the country to make theatre,” says writer and performer Amy Mason, who’s lived in Bristol for most of her life. “It was quite punk. It was this very well organised, inclusive and active system of getting work on stage. People could make a living out of theatre.” Mason left school at 16 and worked in retail, but a community theatre project not far from the colourful house we’re sitting in on the...

The Best 29 Red Carpet Moments of the '70s

There's a lot of Cher on here.

30 Child Stars Who Became Successful Adult Actors

They made the notoriously bumpy transition look seamless.

The biggest one-hit wonders from the '90s

Whether it's the final remnants of 1980s hair metal, mainstream alternative rock, or dance music, the 1990s had it all, including plenty of one-hit wonders. Here are the most memorable one-hit wonders from that decade.

Sigourney Weaver to receive honorary Golden Lion Award at Venice Film Festival

The US actress will receive the award at the 81st edition of the festival, which takes place from 28 August – 7 September. View on euronews

Watch: Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg enjoy Glastonbury crowd singalong

Watch: Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg enjoy Glastonbury crowd singalong -

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

He's been pictured in the crowds.

Jeremy Clarkson confirms epic plans for Cotswolds pub despite backlash over restaurant

Clarkson sets his sights on a new venture.

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

Need your Swiftie fix after The Eras Tour? Here's how to watch Taylor Swift's documentary

Swift's documentary is the perfect thing to watch if you're missing the Taylor Swift action – here's how a VPN can help

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

A release date has been confirmed for Downton Abbey 3

Here's everything we know so far

20 stupid movies that are actually genius

Snakes on a plane? Mummies on a boat? Stepbrothers on a mission? It's all here on our list of movies that aren't as stupid as you think.

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.

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 ...

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...

Cher determination: Inside the skill, scandal and survival of pop’s most immortal star

Cher determination: Inside the skill, scandal and survival of pop’s most immortal star - IN FOCUS: As the ‘Believe’ singer re-releases two of her least celebrated electro-pop albums, Helen Brown salutes a woman who has packed a surreal amount of glitz, glamour and controversy into her six decades of fame