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Ryan Garcia explains how he fooled the boxing world with ‘crazy’ act before beating Devin Haney

Ryan Garcia explains how he fooled the boxing world with ‘crazy’ act before beating Devin Haney - Garcia concerned fans with his online behaviour and apparent drinking before stunning Haney last weekend

Jerry Seinfeld says the movie business is over: ‘No longer the cultural pinnacle’

Jerry Seinfeld has said the film business is “over” and that movies are no longer “the pinnacle in the social, cultural hierarchy” they once were. In an interview with GQ magazine, Seinfeld talked about his experience on his feature film directing debut Unfrosted, saying that he admired the dedication of his collaborators on the movie, but that the industry itself was in crisis. “I thought I had done some cool stuff, but it was nothing like the...

This disaster movie is my most anticipated summer blockbuster of 2024 — here’s why

There are many new movies lined up in 2024, but “Twisters” could top the charts when it comes to summer blockbusters. Here’s why it’s my most anticipated movie to watch in theaters.

Is Fortnite down? Players report server issues as v29.30 update arrives

Is Fortnite down? Players report server issues as v29.30 update arrives - There is usually a few hours of server downtime before major updates to the game

Rebel Wilson memoir to be published in UK with Sacha Baron Cohen passages redacted

The UK edition of Australian actor Rebel Wilson’s memoir will be published with redacted passages relating to her experience on set with Sacha Baron Cohen. In a chapter titled Sacha Baron Cohen and Other Assholes, Wilson recounts filming the 2016 comedy film Grimsby – released in the US as The Brothers Grimsby – alongside Baron Cohen. “SBC summoned me via a production assistant saying that I was needed to film an additional scene,” she writes....

25 underrated comedy films

There are great comedies. There are bad comedies. And then some comedies never get the credit they deserve...until now. Our list is here to give you the comedies that have gone under the radar, many of which aren't a part of the culture.

Apple TV+'s biggest new sci-fi series gets a major boost from Masters of the Air

Callum Turner to star in the Apple TV+ adaptation of Neuromancer.

31 '90s Icons You've Forgotten (But Shouldn't Have)

Your childhood is calling.

Eurovision Song Contest host Sweden braces for anti-Israel protests

By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen MALMO, Sweden (Reuters) - Sweden said it plans to host a dazzling Eurovision Song Contest, watched by 200 million people worldwide, but visitors face heightened security amid planned protests over Israel's participation and a new geo-political backdrop since Sweden joined NATO. The contest, the world's biggest of its kind, takes place in Malmo from 7-11 May and is

Lainey Wilson: the humble girl from Louisiana proves she’s Dolly Parton’s heir

“We gon’ sing like a redneck choir tonight!” yelled Lainey Wilson by way of introduction. Not that she needed it. The London crowd – almost 5,000 miles from her hometown of Baskin, Louisiana, population 254 – were fully signed up to the 31-year-old Yellowstone star’s yee-hawing, “blue-collar” brand of country straight off the back. Wilson’s rapturo...

15 places you’ve probably visited that feature in blockbuster films

'Baby Reindeer' Season 2: Everything We Know So Far

'I really wanted it to be an examination of the ramifications of trauma.'

The 28 Funniest Actors (Who Aren't Actually Comedians)

But you'd never know it.

The most inventive activity bars and restaurants in London for a fun night out

From crazy golf and bowling to luxe cinema trips, these are the hotspots to try

Music entrepreneur who toured with Led Zeppelin is made an OBE

Music entrepreneur who toured with Led Zeppelin is made an OBE - Philip Dudderidge also worked as the house engineer for the famous Implosion Club concerts at London’s Roundhouse in the 1970s.

The 20 best TV shows set in New York City

Television shows don’t have to be set in New York City to be good, but it certainly helps. Here are the best of the best set in the iconic town.

Modern songs have been dumbed down since the Eighties and are more repetitive now, study finds

Modern songs have been dumbed down and made more repetitive than they were in the Eighties, a study has found. The dominance of streaming platforms and the short attention span of the modern public mean musicians and producers are trying to make ever-catchier music that stops listeners from skipping to the next song. In previous decades, the need t...

20 facts you might not know about 'Barbie'

What do you get when you cross arguably the iconic toy in American history with a movie star and a former indie director turned big-budget film helmer? Evidently, it's the biggest movie of the year.

The world’s first fully AI-generated film is being roundly trolled online

The world’s first fully AI-generated film is being roundly trolled online - Next Stop Paris will be a romantic story, written by humans, but with visuals created by artificial intelligence

25 underrated animated movies

There are great animated movies. There are bad animated movies. And then there are the animated movies that never get the credit they deserve...until now.

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Quintessentially Irish review – Pierce Brosnan weighs in on scattergun study of Irishness

It features a definition of “the craic” but, frustratingly, this long, meandering documentary about Irishness contains only very small quantities of actual fun. It’s a follow-up from film-maker Frank Mannion to his 2022 doc Quintessentially British, but feels like a commission from Aer Lingus: something to watch inflight from Boston to Dublin, soothingly bland, relaxingly dull. Though to be fair, Mannion gets a big laugh when he archly asks a...

With her Fortnight music video, Taylor Swift reunites the Dead Poets Society – and shows off a new side

There is so much going on in Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, that diligent listeners might feel they should be taking notes or scrolling Reddit as they bop along. Which lyrics reference her split from long-term partner Joe Alwyn? Which are about her dalliance with Matty Healy of the 1975? Could vituperative banger Smallest ...

The most famous Hollywood centenarians

One hundred. It’s a perfect score. It’s also an age not many people live to see. Here are some of the impressive individuals that have lived to be 100 years of age.

10 of the best things coming to Netflix next month

All in the family: 25 musical siblings

When the love for music runs in the family, it's typically trickled down from generation to generation. Some families are blessed to see brothers and sisters break into the music business, whether it's in a group or solo.

Jamaica is a 'fly and flop' favourite but here's how to get more out of your trip

What is there to do other than sun yourself on the beach at a Jamaican all-inclusive?

Should you take a break from social media to look after your mental health?

Should you take a break from social media to look after your mental health? - The unspoken rules of social media can be challenging to keep up with.

Laura Kuenssberg to present BBC’s May election coverage after Huw Edwards quits

Laura Kuenssberg will present the BBC’s coverage of the May 2 local and mayoral elections in a 'rehearsal' for the general election

Elaha review – sex, patriarchy and second-generation identity

There is a heartfelt and courageous performance from 28-year-old Syrian-born, German-based actor Bayan Layla in this drama about sex, patriarchy and second-generation immigrant identity. It is a drama which hits the buttons squarely and efficiently, but might perhaps have played better as a three-part TV drama. Layla plays Elaha, a young woman of Kurdish family background in a German town (director Milena Aboyan is herself German-based and...

79 Classic Movies You Need to Watch at Least Once

The essentials. (Netflix password not included.)

Bullying and harassment ‘alarmingly current’ in creative industries, MPs told

Bullying and harassment ‘alarmingly current’ in creative industries, MPs told - Representatives from the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority were appearing before the Women and Equalities Committee.

'Alien' TV show — everything we know so far

‘Alien’ is getting its own TV show, and here's everything we know about the upcoming project, from an intriguing synopsis to new casting updates.

31 Comedians Who Became Actors

The improv-to-dramatic-performance pipeline is real.

25 cover songs that totally missed the mark

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.

Critics, cancellation and cleanskin wine: the Australian novels satirising the art world

The art world can be a space of wonder, beauty, bravery, connection and community. As an art critic and art historian, I’ve spent the past decade swimming in these waters. But it can also feel like a badly written joke: shaped by the 1%, populated by the shrinking middle classes, picketed by anarchists and run by unpaid interns. Perhaps “art worlds” is a better way to describe the barely overlapping spheres. It can be difficult to find the...

Tony Bennett, suave singer of I Left My Heart in San Francisco whose career spanned 70 years – obituary

Tony Bennett, who has died aged 96, sang as much with his heart as his voice. Primarily a showman, he was a better technician than his crooner’s reputation implied, but his appeal was founded less on the skill of his singing than its committed sincerity. That simple virtue brought him two remarkable periods of success, the second an improbable – an...

Manchester United and Disney in talks over documentary deal

Manchester United are in talks with Disney over a multi-million-dollar deal to create documentaries about the club. According to The Athletic, the production would focus on the Sir Alex Ferguson era, a 26-year period in which United won 38 trophies including 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League trophies and five FA Cups.

30 Times Singers Broke Into Acting

It's a time-honored tradition.

David Harewood clarifies comments after saying white actors should be able to ‘Black up’ for roles

David Harewood clarifies comments after saying white actors should be able to ‘Black up’ for roles - ‘Anybody should be able to do anything,’ ‘Homeland’ actor said in recent interview

The 14 best things to do in London

Even hardened Londoners can get a kick out of the capital’s main attractions because as well as being stone-cold classics they also have an amazing ability to keep evolving and provide new entertainment with each visit. From the big-hitting historical landmarks to world-class museums and stand-out neighbourhoods that simply must be visited, we’ve o...

31 Child Stars Who Became Successful Adult Actors

They made the notoriously bumpy transition look seamless.

Russell T Davies: New Doctor Who series is madder, wilder and funnier

Russell T Davies: New Doctor Who series is madder, wilder and funnier - The writer and showrunner hopes to bring in new viewers when the show returns to screens.

What’s so bad about a reboot? It doesn’t dilute the original, it adds to it

As my loved ones, acquaintances, colleagues and strangers who’ve stood in line with me all know, I am not opposed to complaining. I am a complaining-friendly person, especially about small inconsequential things. If you complain, I’ll find something to contribute. I’ve used this very column mainly to whinge about things. But in a shocking twist, today I am here to complain about others complaining. Every time a show/movie/song people love is...

The hottest show in town? Why Caravaggio needs crowd control at the National Gallery

The hottest show in town? Why Caravaggio needs crowd control at the National Gallery - What is it about the bad-boy old master that continues to pack out the gallery some 400 years after his death?

Why are TikTokers suddenly obsessed with a 2001 Bollywood film?

Why are TikTokers suddenly obsessed with a 2001 Bollywood film? - Social media content creators all over the world are using #AsokaMakeup hashtag to create intricate looks inspired by South Asian brides

Top 5 health benefits of watermelon

Top 5 health benefits of watermelon By Nicola Shubrook – Registered nutritionist Registered Nutritionist, Nicola Shubrook, outlines the benefits of this hydrating fruit and explains why it's so rich in beta-carotene. What is watermelon? Watermelon is a very large vine fruit that grows on the ground. It has a hard, green-striped skin which is inedib...

Jude Law gives honest verdict on Netflix’s The Talented Mr Ripley adaptation

Jude Law gives honest verdict on Netflix’s The Talented Mr Ripley adaptation - Law starred in the original 1999 film based on Patricia Highsmith’s best-selling novel

The playmate, the doorman, and the tabloid mogul: Key takeaways from Trump’s day in court

The playmate, the doorman, and the tabloid mogul: Key takeaways from Trump’s day in court - Day six of former president’s hush money trial and second day of testimony saw National Enquirer boss lift lid on catch-and-kill scheme

How to have the ultimate weekend in New York

American author E.B. White once quipped about this city of eight and a half million inhabitants: "New York provides not only a continuing excitation but also a spectacle that is continuing." And while he may have said this nearly a century ago, his words still ring true to this day. Post-pandemic New York is no longer quite the City that Never Slee...