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Elton John: New artists should ‘play in a pub’ instead of on The X Factor

Elton John: New artists should ‘play in a pub’ instead of on The X Factor - The 77-year old musician has warned emerging talent away from the instant fame that comes with televised music competitions.

18 of the most hilarious 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.

Playground with UK-first attraction hailed 'unrivalled' — and it's not just for kids

Some Easter holiday inspiration to keep the kids entertained.

12 completed movies which were never released – and the reasons why

A Lot Of Fans Have Problems With Disney Remaking Its Classics In Live Action. Why Snow White Actually Needed To Happen

Snow White is the remake that actually needed to happen.

Last words: The most iconic song-closing lyrics

There's a lot that goes into making a great song, or even just one with memorable lyrics — especially those that close out a song. Here's our list, in chronological order, of 25 notable final song lines.

Chuck Norris: A Legend at 85 – A Tribute to His Iconic Movies

Chuck Norris: A Legend at 85 – A Tribute to His Iconic Movies

Taskmaster 2024: when is season 17 and which contestants are in the new line-up?

Taskmaster 2024: when is season 17 and which contestants are in the new line-up? - Five comedians will go head-to-head to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies in season 17

The biggest one-hit wonders from the '80s

It seemed the 1980s were made for one-hit wonders. With MTV dominating the music landscape, bands and hit singles came and went at a moment's notice. Hot one day, forgotten the next. Here are 20 of the best.

All 27 Bond films RANKED by box office success

Discover the highest-grossing James Bond movies of all time, and those that didn't perform so well.

John Lithgow explains why he doesn’t see playing Dumbledore in Harry Potter series as ‘that hard a job’

John Lithgow explains why he doesn’t see playing Dumbledore in Harry Potter series as ‘that hard a job’ -

When Hollywood Actors Became The Best Fit For Their Characters

Ever watched a film and thought nobody else could have played that role? That's what happens when perfect casting meets brilliant acting. The following characters have created movie magic that sticks with fans long after the credits roll.

Huge crowds expected as Bombed Out Church to host festival of fire

The event is set to cater for people of all ages

Ashley Walters: how Adolescence forced him to confront his biggest fear as a father of eight

Ashley Walters: how Adolescence forced him to confront his biggest fear as a father of eight - The Top Boy star opened up to the Standard about the Netflix drama and the moment that resonated most with him

Ranked: the 24 richest 80s music stars today

From Madonna and Stevie Wonder to Bruce Springsteen and Kate Bush, discover which 1980s music legends have the biggest fortunes four decades on.

The 20 most anticipated movies of 2025

Whether it’s superheroes, adventure, horror, or musicals, we have a stacked cinematic calendar full of anticipated releases.

The streaming service with ‘best show of 2025’ losing $1,000,000,000 a year

20 actors who were born to star in live-action Disney remakes

Disney has always been in the live-action game. But in recent years, all of their live-action movies have been remakes of their already-made and beloved animated films. These are the actors that should be in any Disney live-action remakes in the future.

"I'm not as humourless as my music!" Steven Wilson announces comedians as support acts for upcoming London Palladium shows

Stewart Lee, Al Murray, Clinton Baptiste and Frank Skinner will all support Steven Wilson on different nights

20 unforgettable comebacks by Hollywood stars

Even if an actor has made it into the spotlight, that doesn't mean they can't be pushed out of it. Not everyone gets a second chance, but there have been a number of celebrated comeback performances from actors that have relaunched their careers.

The 29 worst mistakes in famous movies, from Star Wars to The Wizard of Oz

The 29 worst mistakes in famous movies, from Star Wars to The Wizard of Oz - From a mix-up over breakfast in ‘Pretty Woman’ to a modern car in the background of a battle scene in ‘Braveheart’, Charlotte Cripps picks some of the most famous film mistakes ever made

Brad Pitt’s big secret role in Netflix’s Adolescence: how Hollywood A-Lister shaped UK’s hottest drama

Brad Pitt’s big secret role in Netflix’s Adolescence: how Hollywood A-Lister shaped UK’s hottest drama - From executive producer to Zoom calls with the writer, the star had his hands all over the groundbreaking British series that’s taking the world by storm

Who Tops the List? Ranking the Most Powerful Film Actors of Our Time

The Most Powerful Film Actors – Ranked from Great to Greatest

Which singers have the greatest voices in music history?

Whether it's a soaring soprano or distinctive baritone, a great voice is the cornerstone of great music. When paired with stunning compositions and expert instrumentation, an iconic voice helps create iconic songs.

Lines And Scenes That Made Indiana Jones Legendary

The making of a cinematic legend.

20 actors who tried their hand at a career in music

Entertainers are multi-talented people, but not all actors are meant to be pop stars.

Underrated TV Shows From The '90s That Don't Get Talked About Much These Days

Some of these shows have still never hit streaming.

Classic '80s Movies You've Probably Forgotten About

Some of our favorite widely overlooked '80s movies.

Why Sean Bean does not mind being killed off

The actor Sean Bean has revealed why he does not mind being killed off in his film and television roles. The award-winning Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones star, 65, addressed becoming a well-circulated online meme for the number of times his characters would die off in series. Bean admitted that he would rather play some “great” characters wh...

15 famous movie homes that ACTUALLY exist off-screen

From the gaudy mansion in The Wolf of Wall Street to Harry Potter's birthplace in the Deathly Hallows and the iconic Hocus Pocus cottage, these real houses played starring roles in some of the best-loved movies of all time. Let's take a tour behind the scenes...

10 Facts About The Real Robin Hood And 10 Myths

You’ve seen the movies. You’ve undoubtedly heard the story. He’s an incredible ranger dedicated to vigilante justice and giving money to the poor—if he even existed. Let’s dive into the lore of history’s untouchable hero.

Led Zeppelin: “‘Kashmir’ was new music, no one had ever heard anything like it.”

Jimmy Page and Robert Plant on how a trip to Morocco helped inspire a deathless classic The post Led Zeppelin: “‘Kashmir’ was new music, no one had ever heard anything like it.” appeared first on UNCUT.

Members of iconic bands who succeeded as solo acts

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

Midsommar star cast in new Mummy movie, but still no word from the original stars

Filming is set to start next week

Joe Rogan would ‘rather go to Russia’ than work at UFC event in Canada

Joe Rogan would ‘rather go to Russia’ than work at UFC event in Canada - The podcaster, comedian and UFC commentator has said he will be absent from UFC 315 in Montreal

Sheridan Smith's Liverpool return confirmed as BBC announce new drama from creator of The Responder

Tony Schumacher was thrilled as he announced the new crime story starring Sheridan Smith

The Biggest Box Office Bombs That Became Cult Classics

The Biggest Box Office Bombs That Became Cult Classics

Russo brothers reveal why they turned down Avengers: Doomsday despite Robert Downey Jr’s plea

Russo brothers reveal why they turned down Avengers: Doomsday despite Robert Downey Jr’s plea - ‘We just didn't have a story,’ says Joe Russo

13 iconic films that surprisingly bombed at the box office

From The Wizard of Oz to Fight Club, these iconic movies totally flopped at the box office.

Ted Lasso recasts actor for key role in season four – here’s why

Ted Lasso recasts actor for key role in season four – here’s why - Sources claim football proficiency was an issue for the forthcoming season

The Best Supernatural TV Shows of All Time

They'll cast a spell on you.

20 American actors who are strangely famous in other countries

Americans have fan bases all over. These actors are strangely famous in other countries.

20 iconic action films with 'every man' protagonists

James Bond is a spy. Ethan Hunt is part of a government agency literally dedicated to “impossible” missions. Arnold Schwarzenegger and company in “Predator” are highly trained soldiers (even if only one is highly trained enough to kill the Predator).

Every Harry Potter film RANKED by box office success

The eight films in the main series, along with the Fantastic Beasts spin-offs, have grossed a truly spellbinding $9.5 billion (£7.4bn) overall. But have you ever wondered which Wizarding World film performed best at the box office?

Only Murders in the Building season 5 casts a two-time Oscar winner

An (in)glorious development!

Doctor Who's Season 2 Episode Titles Were Revealed, And I Think The Finale's Means The Franchise Is Embracing A Modern Sci-Fi Trend

What else could this mean?

Dystopian action thriller from GTA veteran has a "fake open world," and its devs want playing it to feel like "bingeing your favorite Netflix show"

MindsEye might not have an open world, but its devs have "really tried to build on the depth" of it

10 Legendary Movie Roles That Almost Went to Different Actors

10 Legendary Movie Roles That Almost Went to Different Actors

Netflix's biggest sequel in memory finally gets a trailer, 29 years after original

Happy Gilmore 2 looks amazing

20 actors who proved people wrong after casting criticism

These 20 actors had something to prove.