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Born on October 10th: Midge Ure, the man behind Visage, Ultravox and Band Aid

At barely 20 years old, Midge Ure was already successful with his first band Slik. For the first time in his career, he reached the top of the English charts with "Forever and Ever", a song that evokes the Bay City Rollers as much as the Rubettes! With "The Kid's a Punk", another track from their repertoire, the band started to tap into the spirit of the times. They would even end up going punk and opting for a new name, PVC2, a bit out of...

20 classic songs that were actually written for other musicians

There can be myriad reasons for why songs end up for another artist. Whatever the reason, typically the artist who actually ends up with the song becomes the better choice anyway. Here is a list of songs that you probably had no idea were actually created with other artists in mind.

‘Effortlessly cool’ Christine McVie is the Fleetwood Mac member to channel in 2024

A collection of Christine McVie’s belongings, including 73 items from the Fleetwood Mac member’s personal wardrobe and 112 items of jewellery, are going up for auction in Nashville – and online – this month. The on-stage outfits of the singer and songwriter who died in November 2022 may have often been somewhat upstaged by Stevie Nicks’ big boho ca...

Harry Potter cast to star in wizard-themed baking show

The wizarding world is getting a baking chapter.

A Greater Manchester town is about to get a sprinkling of Hollywood glamour

An American producer's work is about to go on show in Sale

25 horror movies that are great to watch any time

Horror movies are a bit like Halloween candy. They come in different shapes, sizes and flavors. They can be sweet, sour, scary, dark, light, terrifying, mystifying and entertaining. These are our picks for the most entertaining of the genre.

New on Netflix in October as streaming service adds one of 2024’s most anticipated sequels

New on Netflix in October as streaming service adds one of 2024’s most anticipated sequels - You can add this film to your watchlist now

20 iconic supermodels who came from ordinary backgrounds

It sounds like a cliche for a model to be discovered by happenstance, and these 20 famous models are the reason that cliche exists.

The Best Neo-Noir Movies Ever

Some surprising classics borrow from the genre to amazing effect.

Emmanuel Macron wades in on Emily in Paris moving to Rome: It ‘doesn’t make sense’

Emmanuel Macron wades in on Emily in Paris moving to Rome: It ‘doesn’t make sense’ - Series lead Emily (Lily Collins) was shown moving to another European capital in the season four finale

David Gilmour: Pink Floyd’s guitar hero left us very comfortable but far from numb

The aurora borealis appeared to have made its way south, manifesting inside the Royal Albert Hall for the first of a week of concerts by veteran guitar hero David Gilmour. The lighting display was as dazzling as you could have hoped for from a former member of Pink Floyd. Multicoloured lasers beamed through clouds of smoke, striking a giant spinnin...

Three big name acts announced for Scarborough Open Air Theatre's summer 2025 concert series

'It’s been a dream of ours for sometime to head out to the coast to play Scarborough OAT'

Mindy Kaling’s Velma canceled by Max after underwhelming response

Mindy Kaling’s Velma canceled by Max after underwhelming response - The animated ‘Scooby-Doo’ spin-off starred Mindy Kaling in the title role

Music legends bring two great shows to Newport's Riverfront

Music legends Huey Morgan and Martin Fry are coming to the Riverfront in Newport next week for two special shows.

Country singer Twinnie-Lee Moore joins Emmerdale cast for guest stint

Country singer Twinnie-Lee Moore joins Emmerdale cast for guest stint - The singer will make her first appearance on the ITV soap on Friday as ambitious and ruthless boxing promoter Jade.

Simpsons fans praise ‘unbelievable’ return of surprise character after 27 years

Simpsons fans praise ‘unbelievable’ return of surprise character after 27 years - Long-time viewers will remember him from the show’s Golden Era

Nintendo just released an interactive alarm clock and it's divided the internet

Nintendo has revealed details of new hardware - no, it's not the Switch 2, but a new alarm clock called Alarmo. Fans of the Japanese gaming brand have been eagerly awaiting news of the successor to the Switch but were given news of something very different. The description from Nintendo said: "Introducing Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, an interactiv...

David Gilmour review, Royal Albert Hall: Sombre meditation on mortality from Pink Floyd’s guitar great

David Gilmour review, Royal Albert Hall: Sombre meditation on mortality from Pink Floyd’s guitar great - 5/5 To see Gilmour live is to witness his prowess as a wordless storyteller: with his guitar, he weaves entire narratives into his solos, guiding the audience through mysterious galaxies and celestial highs

25 cover songs that have no business existing

Taking on a cover of a classic song is never easy. More times than not, the result is less than desirable to the ears. Here is our ranking of 25 notable cover songs that did not deliver.

The Queen of Villains: Netflix series delves into women’s ambitions in high-stakes world of Japanese pro wrestling

The Queen of Villains: Netflix series delves into women’s ambitions in high-stakes world of Japanese pro wrestling - The Queen of Villains is a coming-of-age story set in the world of Japanese pro wrestling

Squid Game Season 2 trailer

You're invited.

Kawasaki Ninja H2R vs MotoGP Honda RC213V vs MotoGP Suzuki GSX-RR at Old Spa

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The 21 Best Red Carpet Fashion Moments of All Time

From Lady Gaga's meat dress to Elizabeth Hurley's safety pin Versace.

Prime Video’s Reacher is confirmed for season 4, while season 3 gets a new release update

Jack Reacher scores a season 3 release date and season 4 renewal for the Prime Video show.

‘I can’t do gore and I’m not a gamer’: Ella Purnell on being an unlikely scream queen

All Ella Purnell ever wanted to do was write children’s books about magical trees and talking ducks and happy bunny rabbits, and instead here she is chainsawing a man’s head off in a radioactive wasteland. Or freezing to death in the wilderness and being eaten by her closest friends. Or being so traumatised by school bullies that she takes up serial killing, slaughtering victims with her dead dad’s treasured pocketknife. It might not be exactly...

Notable People who died in 2024

The 30 most iconic pop songs of the 2010s

Are we nostalgic for the 2010s yet? The further into "the 2020s" (doesn't sound real) we get, the more I am. Look back at some of your favorite songs from the decade of peplum tops, statement necklaces, and skinny jeans.

Henry Cavill will take a break from PC gaming and Warhammer to go film a Voltron movie this fall

A live-action Voltron movie is happening.

22 essential Taylor Swift 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.

'Alien: Romulus' leaps onto home video and streaming in 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD

"Alien: Romulus" will be released on digital on Oct. 15 and deluxe home video on Dec. 3.

The Platform 2 is Netflix’s #1 most-watched movie but it’s scarily bad – here are 4 better horrors with over 85% on Rotten Tomatoes

The Platform 2 is a frightful flop – here are four better horror movies with more than 85% on Rotten Tomatoes to watch instead.

The 11 Netflix shows that should have never been cancelled

The 11 Netflix shows that should have never been cancelled - As ‘Kaos’ bites the dust, Isobel Lewis looks back on the other Netflix shows axed before their time

McBusted's 2025 tour: Busted and McFly reunite for 'ultimate battle of the bands'

McBusted's 2025 tour: Busted and McFly reunite for 'ultimate battle of the bands' - Busted and McFly will join forces next September with 14 concerts — including London’s O2 and OVO Arena Wembley

Emily Atack and Joan Bakewell prove that degrading women is depressingly timeless

Emily Atack and Joan Bakewell prove that degrading women is depressingly timeless - IN FOCUS: Two women, decades apart, have separately spoken out about the damaging impact of being portrayed as a sex symbol. Meanwhile, body-horror movie ‘The Substance’ shocks audiences with its commentary on the relentless pressure to be physically perfect. Helen Coffey asks why attitudes never seem to change when it comes to body image

Films that were hits without featuring a cast of Hollywood stars

Star power isn’t what it used to be in movies, though movie stars still exist. Sometimes, though, a movie is a huge hit, but one thing is missing: stars.

Artists who left their bands to become star solo acts

Being in a successful band is probably nice. Some artists hope for something more, though. Specifically, something more personal.

Richard Osman's exciting Thursday Murder Club update

He described the actor as a "dream man."

World's Fastest Chef? | Wallace Wong - Guinness World Records

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The 20 best young film stars working in Hollywood today

Plenty of Hollywood greats have been on the scene for years, like Meryl Streep or Robert De Niro. However, some of the industry’s best and brightest talent comes from the young stars who lead the silver screen today.

26 '70s Icons You Forgot About (But Shouldn't Have)

Is this partially a list of '70s actresses I think deserve more credit? Maybe!

Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown

Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown - Florida theme parks including Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld say they’ll open their gates on Friday after shutting down for Hurricane Milton

Luke Johnson leads takeover of cinema operator The Light

Luke Johnson leads takeover of cinema operator The Light - The new owners plan to invest more than £15 million to support plans to double the size of the business over the next three years.

Squeeze review – slick pop perfection that refuses to show its age

A woman is clambering on stage and heading for the microphone; a man is making his way up to sing backup. There’s a look of panic on Glenn Tilbrook’s face, but he was the one to instigate this by inviting an audience member to sing Another Nail in My Heart because his voice was going. It’s a risky move that could have backfired horrendously but the woman pulls it off and knows every word. “Sheffield’s got talent,” Tilbrook exclaims, with great...

The most memorable post-apocalyptic films and TV shows

We’ve seen all sorts of post-apocalyptic landscapes by this point, few of them all that cheerful. Hey, the death of billions of people will do that. These are the best post-apocalyptic TV shows and films. Enjoy them…while you can.

'Friends' cameos that you may have missed

Everyone knows that Paul Rudd and Tom Selleck had cameos in Friends. While there's a core five that was the main focus of this show, many big-time actors popped up in various roles throughout the 10-season NBC hit sitcom.

20 Disney films that made the studio what it is today

Walt Disney Studios are officially a century old. Disney has done something more impressive than just continuing to exist. They've turned their films into a media empire that practically has its own genre: the Disney movie. These are the movies that paved the way for Disney's 100 years of the iconic movie-making empire.

These 20 facts about 'Pulp Fiction' might surprise you

Quentin Tarantino wears his influences on his sleeve. That’s been true since the very beginning. “Reservoir Dogs” made a name for Tarantino, which gave him an opportunity to really stretch his cinematic legs.

'A Bunch of Stuff': Johnny Depp’s creative chaos goes on display at New York exhibition

Johnny Depp artwork on display at NY exhibit

Coldplay, Moon Music, review: so sickly sweet it could soundtrack a children’s birthday party

Chris Martin has a plan. Moon Music is the 10th of an envisioned 12 albums from Coldplay (one of which will be an animated musical), which he suggested in a recent interview will make sense of their artistic journey from fragile indie hopefuls to the most popular British band of the 21st Century that has sold out stadiums across the world. It would...

20 film protagonists who lost their spotlight in sequels

If there is one thing that Hollywood loves, it’s a sequel. While it is always a good idea to give secondary characters some time in the spotlight, it’s the rare film that can be truly successful if it makes the mistake of sidelining a main character too much.