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A hot and sweaty start: What we learnt arriving at Glastonbury 2024

Euronews Culture journalist Jonny Walfisz is on the scene at Glastonbury to experience the highs and lows of the UK's most impressive and arguably famous music festival. Whether you're on your way there or not, follow our essential guide to what's happening on the ground. View on euronews

Buffy meets Dexter as Sarah Michelle Geller signs on for 'Dexter: Original Sin'

Sarah Michelle Geller has joined the cast of the "Dexter" prequel, which is slated to launch on Paramount Plus.

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.)

Fuerza Bruta: The erotic spectacle that inspired Madonna – and rewrote the rules of theatre

“Trying to describe Fuerza Bruta is a nightmare,” says Diqui James, creator of the astonishing, if uncategorisable, Argentinian performance troupe. “How do you explain to people what they will see in our show? If you say it is theatre, it sounds boring.” (To James, a 59-year-old from Buenos Aires with the wiry limbs and piratical dress sense of an ...

Horror-ble: 21 terrible scary movies we still love to watch

This is in no way an exhaustive list of all the options out there, but it’s a solid start for folks looking for a laugh.

Susan Tedeschi on the making of her long-awaited signature Telecaster and the next generation of blues guitar heroes

The blues powerhouse’s first signature Fender has been a long time coming. She explains why it has finally given her confidence in her guitar playing – and names the up-and-coming players she’s keeping an eye on

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...

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

Capcom reveals Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster with teaser trailer

Just when you think Capcom has run out of remakes and remasters, a surprise one comes crawling out of the woodwork

20 one-hit wonders from the 2000s you definitely forgot about

It's hard to make it in the music industry, and these 20 artists are proof that just because you have one hit song doesn't mean you will stay on the charts forever.

Electronic pioneers Air delight fans by playing seminal album in full

Electronic pioneers Air delight fans by playing seminal album in full - The duo from France won a Grammy award for best electronic/dance album when they released Moon Safari in 1998.

Sean Penn says he felt 'misery' making movies for years. Then Dakota Johnson knocked on his door

Sean Penn says he felt 'misery' making movies for years. Then Dakota Johnson knocked on his door - Sean Penn says he hadn’t felt joy making a movie in 15 years

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...

Horizon: An American Saga, review: Kevin Costner may have just invented granddad cinema

A couple of years ago, when Top Gun: Maverick was riding high, the term ‘dad cinema’ caught on as a way to describe the few Hollywood films that took their cue from the pre-CG, pre-superhero age. Well, with his first feature in 21 years, Kevin Costner may have just invented granddad cinema. Horizon: An American Saga is a western of the breed John F...

The best karaoke songs from the 2020s

In need of fresh ideas for your next karaoke night? Have no fear. My extensive music knowledge and I are here. Here are some of the best song choices from the 2020s (so far) to sing at karaoke.

Jamie Oliver’s son Buddy, 13, lands own BBC cookery show

Buddy Oliver, the 13-year-old son of Jamie Oliver, has landed his own BBC cookery show. Cooking Buddies will see the would-be chef sharing his passion for cooking and demonstrating how to make dishes including spicy tomato pasta, pizza and crispy chicken. The show will feature “surprise appearances from the Oliver family” and will be co-produced by...

31 Child Stars Who Became Successful Adult Actors

They made the notoriously bumpy transition look seamless.

Lara Croft redesign defended as fans hit out at sad trolling comments

Lara Croft's redesign by developer Crystal Dynamics has resurfaced after her inclusion as a playable character in Dead By Daylight - and trolling comments made by some have been heavily criticised by most online. Croft is playable as a character in a number of games, such as Fortnite, Call of Duty and loads more with online survival horror game Dea...

Hugh Grant fans shocked by ‘latest career phase’ as chilling villain in new A24 horror

Hugh Grant fans shocked by ‘latest career phase’ as chilling villain in new A24 horror - ‘Love me a creepy Hugh Grant character,’ wrote one fan on social media

Joseph Gordon-Levitt settles debate over meaning of 500 Days of Summer as he says movie is ‘misinterpreted’

Joseph Gordon-Levitt settles debate over meaning of 500 Days of Summer as he says movie is ‘misinterpreted’ - The 2009 film has been subject to conflicting interpretations

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

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.

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

Ditto Kirsten Dunst’s MJ

GTA boss Dan Houser explains why a Grand Theft Auto movie never happened

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser has revealed why a GTA movie never happened during his tenure, but admits that 'it's a different time now'.

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...

The Who’s Pete Townshend hopes Quadrophenia ballet will be ‘joyful’

The Who’s Pete Townshend hopes Quadrophenia ballet will be ‘joyful’ - The dance production is based on the 1973 album.

54 Stars Who Landed Different Roles Than They Originally Auditioned For

Things could have been very different.

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

Clarkson sets his sights on a new venture.

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 ...

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’.

Cyndi Lauper faces mixed reactions at Glastonbury as crowd walk out

Cyndi Lauper took to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury on Saturday afternoon, but not everyone at Worthy Farm was impressed as many fans decided to walk out of her set

Amazon Prime giving away 15 free games in July

20 facts you might not know about 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'

Adapted from one of the most-adapted authors ever, the 1971 film remains a classic to many and a world that Hollywood has returned to repeatedly. These 20 facts about Willy Wonka aren’t everlasting, but they should kill some time. Beats being turned into a blueberry.

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.

STALKER 2, Call of Duty, and 10 more highly anticipated video games

In the world of computer games, there is always room for expectation and anticipation of new masterpieces. Soon, we will see a lot of projects that promise to change our understanding of gameplay and graphics. RBC-Ukraine reveals 12 games to be released in the coming year. Once Human Release date: July 9, 2024 Fans of post-apocalypse and hardcore s...

“We used to boil all our strings”: Geezer Butler on how Black Sabbath made ends meet as emerging heavy metal pioneers

Before they made a name for themselves, Sabbath were forced to save cash any way they could – and Butler’s bass strings took the hit

Alexa Chung, Saffron Hocking And More Descend On Glastonbury 2024

All the festival fashion inspiration you need.

28 '90s Icons You've Forgotten (But Shouldn't Have)

Your childhood is calling.

Irish-language rappers draw 'headline-worthy' crowd at Glastonbury against the odds

In a morning timeslot when most respectable Glastonbury-goers would usually be in bed, Irish-language rappers Kneecap drew what stage organisers described as a headline-worthy crowd to the area.

Gena Rowlands, who played character with Alzheimer's in The Notebook, has disease herself, reveals film's director

Gena Rowlands, who played character with Alzheimer's in The Notebook, has disease herself, reveals film's director -

As a 75 year-old Glastonbury devotee, there's one thing I have to pack

I try to take a folding chair if the ground is going to be wet because I can’t stand all day.

Shania Twain at Glastonbury: Country star’s Legends Slot draws complaints over ‘sound issues’

Shania Twain at Glastonbury: Country star’s Legends Slot draws complaints over ‘sound issues’ - Country-pop queen’s set was the subject of complaints on social media as she performed on the Pyramid Stage

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

He's been pictured in the crowds.

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

She's moving on to pastures new.

Best Nintendo Game From Every Year In The 80s

Nintendo made a lot of history with its games throughout the 1980s. These examples were the neon decade's best.

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

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

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.

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.

'Bridgerton season 3 is an ode to the perks of being a wallflower'

Because we have all felt like Penelope Featherington