11 things which always happen on TV but never in real life

Robbie McIntosh on playing with the Pretenders – and the knock-off Strat he used on tour with Paul McCartney

In a lifetime of great gear and credits from Norah Jones to Celine Dion and Paul McCartney, the guitarist says he remains in love with his yellow Strat copy

‘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...

Beloved 90s rock band announce UK leg of final tour before retiring

It's their last hurrah.

Thousands of festival-goers descend on Glastonbury as gates open for 2024

Thousands of festival-goers descend on Glastonbury as gates open for 2024 - This year’s event will see headline performances from global stars including pop singer Dua Lipa, British rock band Coldplay and American soul singer.

Matthew McConaughey explains why he quit acting for two years after Jennifer Garner romcom

Matthew McConaughey explains why he quit acting for two years after Jennifer Garner romcom - Actor left the profession temporarily after decade worth of romcoms

‘My life was surreal’: Anthony Michael Hall on John Hughes, therapy and his ‘wild ass’ childhood

If your formative years were shaped in any way by the 80s teen movies of John Hughes – crushes, triumphant underdogs, and an everlasting hankering for American high-school lockers – those actors feel something akin to long-lost relatives. Anthony Michael Hall has had an enduring acting career doing other work: he’s a 56-year-old father and looks nothing like his teenage self. But he can’t escape the nerdy kid in Weird Science, Sixteen Candles...

Celine Dion shares upsetting footage of herself mid-spasm as she documents Stiff Person Syndrome struggles

Celine Dion shares upsetting footage of herself mid-spasm as she documents Stiff Person Syndrome struggles - The singer lays bare the realities of her diagnosis in her new Prime Video documentary, I Am: Celine Dion

Which James Bond theme song is the best Bond theme song?

Excluding any theme songs that aren't canon to the original series, here is a ranking of the Bond theme songs from weakest to best.

Grand finales: The greatest movie endings

From jaw-dropping twists to romantic kisses, ambiguous freeze-frames to wonderful jokes, these movie conclusions stick with you long after the credits roll. All good movies must come to an end, but that doesn't mean they can't live on in your mind.

Christina Applegate’s daughter says ‘it’s hard’ seeing her mom ‘struggle’ with MS diagnosis

Christina Applegate’s daughter says ‘it’s hard’ seeing her mom ‘struggle’ with MS diagnosis - Applegate’s 13-year-old daughter reveals how she’s been impacted by her mother’s multiple sclerosis

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...

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.

When is Dua Lipa performing on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury and how to watch

When is Dua Lipa performing on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury and how to watch - Pop singer has said she wants to make her audience at the Pyramid Stage feel like they’re in ‘a small little nightclub’

90s music legend dies aged 49

Sun shines on ancient Greatham Feast celebrations in Hartlepool

Villagers came out to play and enjoy the beautiful weather as Greatham Feast festivities continued this weekend.

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.

Supernatural TV series with 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating lands on Netflix

Jason Kelce made joke about kings before Travis met Prince William: ‘We don’t do royalty’

Jason Kelce made joke about kings before Travis met Prince William: ‘We don’t do royalty’ - ‘Listen, we’re Americans. We don’t do royalty,’ Jason says

20 kids movies that are definitely not for kids

Family movie nights can be wonderful. They can be a shared experience in which everyone is lost in the same film — both parents and children glued to the screen. But not all kids movies are meant for kids. These films are worth looking into before you choose them for family night.

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.”

Nostalgic 80s TV show finally available to stream as fans celebrate its return

Olivia Dean was President Barbie for the Chanel couture show

Get ready with the singer as she attends her very first Paris Couture Week

Simon Cowell 'signs huge deal with Netflix' as he kicks off search for the next One Direction

Simon Cowell 'signs huge deal with Netflix' as he kicks off search for the next One Direction - The music mogul launched the global talent search earlier this month with auditions kicking off in July

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.)

All the best celebrity style this month so far

Who wore what, from Sienna Miller to Lily Collins

The Welsh seaside resort that's losing its reasons to visit as hit by closures and mishaps

'How on earth can we expect people to want to visit our town if there is nothing here for them to do?'

Fortnite could finally be getting its Five Nights at Freddy’s crossover

It might seem a little early to talk about the spooky season, but for us horror hounds, it's never too early to discuss all things Halloween

The Rake’s Progress: A handsome new staging that brings out the opera’s pathos

Any new designer of Stravinsky’s opera must tussle with the legacy of David Hockney’s hugely influential designs for Glyndebourne in 1975, still being used onstage and reproduced on a thousand posters, plates, websites and souvenirs.  Antony McDonald, who has designed and directed this new production at the Grange, has gone for a clean and classica...

ITV News at Ten presenter Tom Bradby says ‘there aren’t many white, male anchors left’

Tom Bradby has said that “there aren’t many white, male anchors left” as he prepares to host ITV’s election night coverage. The News at Ten presenter said he was not worried about his position, but added that perhaps he should be. In an interview with Radio Times, Bradby, 57, was asked if he felt “exposed to the winds of change” because he may be r...

The 20 Most Famous Supermodels of the '90s

The '90s brought us "The Big Six." Need we say more?

Paramount Is Raising Its Streaming Prices

Paramount Global is raising the price of its streaming service, part of a push by the TV and film giant to stem losses in its online business. This after CEO Shari Redstone turned down a merger proposal. Bloomberg's Chris Palmeri reports.

Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and 485 others invited to join film academy

Should all those invited in the 2024 class say yes, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will have 9,934 voting members.

Naomi Campbell on modelling into her 50s, battling racism and her new solo show

Her name is synonymous with beauty, style and running late.

Star of iconic 80s film calls out Amazon Prime for censorship of classic movie poster

The Bikeriders review: Jodie Comer roars into this full-throttle drama

The Bikeriders review: Jodie Comer roars into this full-throttle drama - 4/5 The actress, alongside Austin Butler and Tom Hardy, make this an effortless ride

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

Olivia Cooke has 'complicated feelings' about the 'strange' House of the Dragon age gaps

There's only a year between Cooke and one of her onscreen sons

Taylor Swift's 22 most essential songs, ranked

With 10 original studio albums that span multiple genres, deciding which of Taylor Swift's vast collection of songs sit atop the rest is something no Swiftie takes pleasure in.

Larry David & Leon Get Banned For Life | Curb Your Enthusiasm | HBO

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29 '80s Icons You've Forgotten (But Shouldn't Have)

Take a delightful trip down memory lane with me!

Cara Delevingne leads the best-dressed stars at the Vogue World extravaganza in Paris

John McEnroe: If I was on social media as much as Nick Kyrgios, I would be in the slammer

John McEnroe has said he would have ended up “in the slammer” if he was on social media, as he questioned why the likes of Nick Kyrgios are on it “all the time”. The three-time Wimbledon champion, who appears with Kyrgios on BBC coverage next week, has also suggested the “epidemic” of phone addiction is plaguing tennis locker rooms. McEnroe express...

The London singles hot list — city's 30 most eligible people (aged 18 to 80!) from Joe Alwyn to Bianca Jagger

The London singles hot list — city's 30 most eligible people (aged 18 to 80!) from Joe Alwyn to Bianca Jagger - The Duke of Windsor is off the table but London’s high society is full of singles — so as society summer hots up, Joe Bromley shares the capital’s catches

Supacell on Netflix review: move over Marvel, this is your new superhero obsession

Supacell on Netflix review: move over Marvel, this is your new superhero obsession - 4/5 When it flies, it soars - but my goodness does it take its time getting there

How to go to Glastonbury Music Festival for free – the ultimate guide

We're all wondering about this one.

Russell Crowe, the Brando of his generation, has been failed by Hollywood

If you watched the trailer for the new Russell Crowe picture entitled The Exorcism, you might be forgiven for feeling a sense of déjà vu. It was only last year that Crowe was starring in another exorcism-themed horror film, entitled The Pope’s Exorcist. That film was largely greeted with critical derision but, like many low-budget horror pictures, ...

Beyoncé says something motivates her far more than mere ‘charts and sales’

Beyoncé says something motivates her far more than mere ‘charts and sales’ - ‘That is exactly what motivates me’

Skilled US Navy Seals Crazy Jump from 12,000 ft into Giant Stadium

Welcome back to The Daily Aviation for a feature on the US Navy Leap Frogs, a parachute demonstration team that wows spectators around the country throughout the year. Voice, text and video editing belong to The Daily Aviation, any use of these content without permission is forbidden. Don't forget to subscribe us on Facebook or Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/DailyAviationArchive https://twitter.com/DailyMDA You have a question or you would like to send us footage. Send us a message.

Joe Wicks joins Dragons' Den as new star-studded line-up is revealed

The Body Coach ‘can’t wait’ to join the show.