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Timothée as Spider-Man?: 15 actors who just avoided career-destroying roles

Timothée as Spider-Man?: 15 actors who just avoided career-destroying roles - THE COUNTDOWN: Matthew McConaughey in ‘Speed 2’? Joaquin Phoenix in ‘Doctor Strange’? Charlize Theron in ‘Showgirls’? Adam White has run down some of the most shocking what-might-have-beens in Hollywood history

The untouchables: 20 films that should never be remade

We’re not categorically opposed to remakes. There are several that have been done quite well. But loads of cinematic masterpieces need to be left just as they are. Check out 20 examples below.

Comedy is harder now because you can’t make jokes about being foreign, says Maureen Lipman

Finding funny material is hard these days as you can’t make jokes about being foreign, according to Jewish TV sitcom star Dame Maureen Lipman. The 78-year-old actor and comedian said creating comedy is difficult as in this day and age you “can’t look down on anybody”. Rightly or wrongly, the comedy world has changed, she said She told the Rosebud p...

20 celebrities every Gen Z kid loves

Pop culture is constantly evolving, as are the celebrities who capture the spotlight. While we still hold the legendary icons of the past in high esteem, these 20 celebrities are the ones Generation Z can't stop talking about.

Comedian Catherine Cohen: ‘I had a stroke at 31 – my brain felt like I’d short-circuited’

“I’m feeling a little loopy today, I think I should eat something,” says Catherine Cohen, fluttering a menu with all the camp ­drama of a burlesque dancer wielding a feathered fan. Best known in the UK for her 2022 Netflix stand-up special, The Twist..? She’s Gorgeous – which sees her prancing about in a flouncy pink frock while singing “Boys never...

5 best James Bond films ever – including a 1980s bloodbath

The 25 Funniest Actors (Who Aren't Actually Comedians)

But you'd never know it.

15 of the best movies based on true stories

Romance? Drama? Horror? You got it!

Gojira named as the 'only good thing' about derided Olympic opening ceremony

Viewers of the 2024 Opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France named the performance by French heavy metal as the 'only good thing' in a widely derided ceremony. In a unique twist on the opening ceremony, the event was performed on the River Seine as opposed to the traditional arena of a stadium. This meant that the athletes offi...

Hadrian's Wall: The Final Frontier Of The Ancient Roman Empire | Full History Hit Series

Tristan Hughes goes on a journey along Hadrian's Wall, visiting some of its greatest sites. Meeting experts to learn more about the Wall's history and the ground-breaking new archaeological discoveries, that continue to tell us more about what life must have been like on this far-flung frontier almost 2,000 years ago. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsely, Mary Beard and more. Watch, listen and read history wherever you are, whenever you want it. Available on all devices: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku, Xbox, Chromecast, and iOs & Android. We're offering a special discount to History Hit for our subscribers, get 50% off your first 3 months with code YOUTUBE: https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=YouTube2024 #historyhit #hadrianswall #romanhistory

Lead singers who are also exceptional musicians

Sure, there are plenty of lead singers who have earned critical and commercial success simply because of their voice. Then there are those who have the musicianship to go along with a legendary vocal ability.

Why the BBC can't show full Olympics live coverage and how to watch all events

The BBC is restricted to show just two sports at any one time.

The Iconic Drumming Behind "We Didn't Start The Fire" | Billy Joel Song Breakdown

Watch Liberty DeVitto, known for his work with Billy Joel, as he dives into the drumming nuances of "We Didn't Start the Fire." With decades of experience accompanying Billy Joel, DeVitto provides insights into the rhythmic intricacies and signature beats that define this iconic song. ►FREE 7-DAY TRIAL https://www.drumeo.com/trial _______________ Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:07 - Song Overview 02:48 - Breaking Down The Verse 03:19 - Breaking Down The Chorus & Exercise 04:00 - Performance 08:32 - Final Thoughts 08:51 - Wrap-Up & Outro _______________ Follow Liberty DeVitto: ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liberty.devitto/ ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_devitto/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/libertydevitto Follow @BrandonToews ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandon.toews/ ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brandon.toews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.toews.drums/ Follow us: ►The Drumeo Beat: https://www.drumeo.com/beat/ ►Facebook: http://facebook.com/drumeo/ ►Instagram: http://instagram.com/drumeoofficial/ ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drumeoofficial Get the Drumeo App: ►Apple App Store: https://hi.drumeo.com/DrumeoApp_AppleAppStore ►Google Play Store: https://hi.drumeo.com/DrumeoApp_GooglePlayStore _______________ #Drumeo #LibertyDeVitto #BillyJoel

Celine Dion makes return to public performance at Olympics opening ceremony

Celine Dion makes return to public performance at Olympics opening ceremony - It is the first time she has sung in public since revealing her health struggles.

Sling TV just got a massive upgrade — 12 free channels including 'Doctor Who,' 'Baywatch,' 'Top Gear' and more

Sling TV Freestream just got 12 new free channels, including 'Doctor Who,' 'Baywatch,' 'Top Gear' and more. Here’s everything you need to know.

Brits pushing for singer who sold 120,000,000 records to represent UK at Eurovision 2025

28 Child Stars Who Became Successful Adult Actors

They made the notoriously bumpy transition look seamless.

Who were the masked torchbearer and horse rider at the Olympics opening ceremony?

Who were the masked torchbearer and horse rider at the Olympics opening ceremony? - The armour-wearing horse rider was revealed but the torchbearer remains a mystery

Mick Jagger and Charlize Theron go chic at Paris Olympics fashion event

Mick Jagger and Charlize Theron go chic at Paris Olympics fashion event - The event was co-hosted by Theron along with Lupin star Omar Sy, US tennis star Serena Williams and Spanish singer Rosalia.

10 Unexplained Historical Mysteries That Has Not Been Solved

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David Duchovny on becoming a rock star and returning to The X-Files: 'I could walk down that road again'

David Duchovny on becoming a rock star and returning to The X-Files: 'I could walk down that road again' - The actor on why he stayed away from music for 40 years, on protest songs and how the cult show he’s best known for still resonates today

27 Movies So Bad, They're Actually Good

From box office flop to rewatchable, over-the-top entertainment.

Faceless torch bearers and Marie Antoinette: No one knows what to make of Paris’ 2024 Olympic opening ceremony

Faceless torch bearers and Marie Antoinette: No one knows what to make of Paris’ 2024 Olympic opening ceremony - ‘Watching the first ever Olympic Opening Ceremony held on a river, you begin to realize why no other Olympic Opening Ceremony has ever been held on a river,’ one critic writes

'Buggy’ Fallout: London gets baptism of fire from critics

There's a bit of bother in Blighty, as Fallout 4's long-awaited Fallout: London expansion has been struck with a slew of technical issues upon release

17 great movies ruined by terrible endings

17 great movies ruined by terrible endings - Louis Chilton selects 17 films that fell at the final hurdle

New on Netflix July 29 - Aug 2: 8 new movies, shows and docs picked by our expert

Here are 8 new movies, TV shows and documentaries landing on Netflix over the next week, that you'll want to watch.

Best Marvel games of all time

The Avengers, the X-Men, and many more Marvel superheroes have assembled over the years in video games. These are the best Marvel games so far.

A daring vision for a city on edge - and a test of endurance for viewers

Athletes floating by were immersed in a journey through French culture and values.

Charli xcx: from slow burn popstar to ‘brat’ US election influencer

As someone who existed outside the mainstream for much of her early career, Charli xcx has come a long way. The British popstar who was first noticed via her Myspace page is not only responsible for the meme of the summer, she has even become an influential factor in the turbulent presidential elections across the Atlantic. “Can’t believe Charli xcx is successfully doing foreign intervention in a US election as an album marketing tactic,” one...

Awesome films from the '80s you probably forgot about

It was the decade that gave us blockbusters, high school movies and New Coke. Fluffy hair became cool and fluffy movies became cooler. The gritty pictures of the '70s were out and sassy comedies were in.

Borderlands movie gets "final" trailer ahead of August's release

Sure, TV seems to be doing a decent job of making video game adaptations that don't utterly suck these days, but the movie world's still waiting for its The Last of Us moment. Will it come in the form Gearbox's soon-to-be-released Borderlands film? Probably not, but if it's brightly coloured chaos you're after, you can expect plenty of that judging...

A glorious finale but otherwise the Olympics opening ceremony was a damp squib

It took nearly five hours, but finally showbiz arrived at the Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony when Celine Dion belted out the concluding number from halfway up the Eiffel Tower. What a moment that was. And fair play to those who hung around to watch and applaud her effort, soaked to the skin everyone of them. You might have noticed it was raini...

20 websites all 2000s kids loved

Is it just nostalgia, or was the internet more fun in the 2000s?

Coldplay's reported 10-night Wembley Stadium residency: everything you need to know

Coldplay's reported 10-night Wembley Stadium residency: everything you need to know - Could the British indie rockers be set to outdo Michael Jackdon’s record 1988 residency at the north London football venue?

The Decameron review – this starry medieval show is non-stop fun

Put down your Boccaccio, which I know you picked up the instant you heard Netflix had commissioned a series called The Decameron, keen to refresh your memory of the 14th-century Italian doorstop. A re-read is not needed at this time. The series retains only Giovanni B’s framing device; 10 characters fleeing plague-ridden Florence and taking refuge in a countryside villa. In the book, they each tell a story a night to keep themselves entertained....

Time Bandits, Disney and Hollywood’s big dwarfism problem

The release of the new Taika Waititi and Jermaine Clement-created series Time Bandits, an adaptation of the much-loved 1981 Terry Gilliam film, has been broadly met with critical approval. “This is a loving – and ultimately loveable – homage,” said our critic Benji Wilson. The consensus is that, amidst the grim Sturm und Drang of everything from Ho...

Deadpool & Wolverine review: A tedious and annoying corporate merger of a film

Deadpool & Wolverine review: A tedious and annoying corporate merger of a film - 2/5 Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine is appropriately intense – but shortchanged by the fact that the character went through the exact same emotional beats in 2017’s ‘Logan’

Shrek the Musical review – sludgy show leaves you green about the gills

You might have walked into the Emerald City. The art deco auditorium of Hammersmith’s Apollo is bathed in green light, the stage dressed with a curtain of ivy. But we’re meeting an ogre not a wizard and, this being Shrek, he’s in the outhouse taking a dump. There’s plenty more toilet humour to come in this revival of Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire’s 2008 musical, based on the 2001 Oscar winner and William Steig’s book, now in London...

Bruce Springsteen at Wembley Stadium review: hits galore from a master of his craft

Bruce Springsteen at Wembley Stadium review: hits galore from a master of his craft - 5/5 At 74 years young, the Boss served up one of the best nights the audience had ever experienced

Celine Dion and Lady Gaga face Olympic opening ceremony washout

Celine Dion and Lady Gaga face an opening ceremony washout as Paris Olympics chief Tony Estanguet conceded that contingency plans may have to take effect given frequent rain expected for tonight’s extravaganza down the Seine. Plans for the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics – the first time a Summer Games will start outside a stadium – have bee...

Bruce Springsteen review, Wembley Stadium: Rock legend’s curfew-defying set bends a whole stadium to his will

Bruce Springsteen review, Wembley Stadium: Rock legend’s curfew-defying set bends a whole stadium to his will - 5/5 The 74-year-old music veteran proves once again that time is impotent in the face of Gramps Power

Wyatt Earp and The Cowboy War Official Trailer

The legendary feud between Wyatt Earp and Ike Clanton unfolds through vivid reenactments in this gritty docudrama about the gunfight that defined an era.

Netflix reboot of 00s reality show with 'dumb' Ninja Turtles tribute impresses viewers

The TV show got an MOT.

Time Bandits review – the gloriously fun return of a fantasy classic

Kevin’s bedroom quakes. His wardrobe starts to shudder. It opens … on to a scene of a Viking warrior being chased by some angry Saxons. The warrior leaps into the safety of Kevin’s bedroom and Kevin seizes his chance. “I was wondering,” he says to his bearskin-clad visitor, “if you could tell me why the Vikings suddenly stopped their murderous ways and adopted agrarianism?” Which is Kevin (Kal-El Tuck), an 11-year-old history fanatic, and the...

Actors' union 'not happy' about GTA 6 strike exemption, but confirms it's in a contract: 'Insane, but it's there'

The SAG-AFTRA strike technically only applies to recently-started projects.

The 20 greatest Netflix films

While Netflix has released some notoriously bad movies (looking at you, Tall Girl and 365 Days), there are plenty of great and critically acclaimed films on the streamer — if you know where to look.

Songs that feature frequently misheard lyrics

Flip through the slideshow below for 15 of the most misheard song lyrics, from the hilariously unintentional to the downright bizarre.

House of the Dragon same-sex kiss episode gets ‘review-bombed’

House of the Dragon same-sex kiss episode gets ‘review-bombed’ - The episode is now the lowest rated episode in the series so far

9 Iconic Beauty Moments We’ll Never Forget

The trends that continue to influence us

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – one of TV’s strangest ever franchises refuses to die

Oh, sorry, didn’t see you there. You just caught me writing a script for AMC’s mega-franchise The Walking Dead, which finally finished in 2022 after 177 episodes and has now splintered into a number of spin-off shows which are basically just the same. I’ve got the most obvious thing in there early (a scene where someone desperately tugs on another character’s arm and goes: “Please, we have to go!” while a mass of zombies get closer and closer to...