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Channel 4 axes five channels as viewers express devastation over ‘end of an era’

Taster of musical parody based on Willy Wonka-inspired experience to debut at Edinburgh Fringe

A taster of a musical parody based on the infamous Willy's Chocolate Experience in Glasgow is to debut at the Edinburgh Fringe.

‘It definitely got me a seat in therapy’: Diane Lane on child stardom, sleazy execs and thriving in her 50s

In those final fading years of the New York socialites, Diane Lane was a teenager and already an actor. It was Manhattan in the 70s, and she had glimpses into the world of high society insiders such as Babe Paley and CZ Guest – women the writer Truman Capote “collected” and then betrayed, as depicted in the Apple TV+ series Feud: Capote vs The Swans. Lane, who plays queen bee Slim Keith, remembers occasionally coming into these women’s orbits....

How Spotify is insidiously changing your taste in music

Over the past few months, my music-obsessed corner of the internet has found itself baffled by a streaming-borne phenomenon. Dozens of Spotify users report that after they’ve pressed play on a popular song – the latest chart-topping release from Taylor Swift; another instalment in the war of words between US rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar – and h...

20 shows that ended on a major cliffhanger

Most of us crave resolution from our television show finales, but that isn’t always the case. These 20 shows ended on major cliffhangers.

Lupita Nyong’o had therapy to overcome her fear of cats for new horror role

Lupita Nyong’o has spoken out about the most terrifying aspect of her upcoming horror film – working with a cat. The actress said she needed “cat therapy” to prepare for her role in the Netflix film A Quiet Place: Day One, because she harbours a long-standing phobia of the animal and her character owns one. Nyong’o, 41, said:  “I asked the director...

Netflix released Takashi Miike’s new film without telling anyone. Please stop doing this!

Last weekend, something fairly momentous happened. Lumberjack the Monster, the new film by Takashi Miike, arrived on Netflix. Lumberjack the Monster is a significant release, because it represents the first out-and-out horror movie that Miike has made in a decade, having spent the intervening years dabbling in other genres. For a certain type of fan, it’s like Scorsese coming back from the wilderness of the 1980s with Goodfellas. Even if his...

7 critically acclaimed films you didn’t realise were on Netflix now

20 of the most notable firsts in pop culture, from music to sports

Every achievement in life is something to celebrate, but there’s something a little extra special about the first. The first Super Bowl winner, the first artist to win a rap Grammy, and so many other firsts in pop culture await below.

Off-grid and unplugged: Rock singer Fish begins a new life as a crofter in the Outer Hebrides

What do rock stars do when they reach the age of retirement? It’s all about silence and the lambs for one famous Scottish singer, who is getting the flock out of the rat race

Race Across the World wasn’t lying to everyone – that’s just how TV works

Race Across the World wasn’t lying to everyone – that’s just how TV works - STATE OF THE ARTS: Past contestants on the BBC’s hit reality series have lifted the lid on some of the behind-the-scenes allowances that viewers weren’t meant to know. Is it a fix? No, writes Louis Chilton – and the question of what is ‘genuine’ could hardly matter less

Hollywood and Broadway star dies aged 101 after 60-year career

Van Morrison review, Royal Albert Hall: When it’s good, it’s great – when it’s bad, it’s still Van Morrison

Van Morrison review, Royal Albert Hall: When it’s good, it’s great – when it’s bad, it’s still Van Morrison - 4/5 The 78-year-old singer treats the historic London venue to a characteristically mercurial night of covers

Happy 94th birthday Clint Eastwood: his best films – ranked!

20. Every Which Way But Loose (1978) Against all advice, Clint Eastwood switched direction with a knockabout comedy that would be one of his biggest hits. He plays a bare-knuckle fighter who falls for a country singer, though the real romantic chemistry is between him and Clyde the orangutan. Barroom brawls aplenty! Ruth Gordon (as “Ma”) v Nazi bikers! 19. Million Dollar Baby (2004) In a role that fits him like a comfy old overcoat, Eastwood...

Dior pays homage to Scotland in star-studded show at Drummond Castle

Dior pays homage to Scotland in star-studded show at Drummond Castle - Stars like Jennifer Lawrence, Rosamund Pike and Anya Taylor-Joy watched on as Dior presented a historical-inspired collection.

Like A Dragon: Yakuza is Amazon Prime Video's next big videogame adaptation

Fresh off of the huge success of the Fallout TV show, Amazon has not only set its sights on its next video game adaptation - but it's coming soon.

TV tonight: zombie apocalypse meets epic love story in The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live 9pm, Sky Max Yet another spin-off from the zombie apocalypse franchise (six and counting), this one is set to be an, erm, “epic love story”, picking up five years after the conclusion of the original series. Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira reprise their roles as Rick Grimes and Michonne Hawthorne, with Rick trying to escape the Civic Republic Military. Hollie Richardson Double the Money 8pm, Channel 4 It’s the...

Kate Lethbridge-Stewart's UNIT: Highlights | Doctor Who

Science leads! Relive some highlights of the modern era of the Unified Intelligence Taskforce and its leader, Kate Lethbridge-Stewart. Subscribe to Doctor Who for more exclusive videos: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToDoctorWho WATCH MORE: Compilations: http://bit.ly/DWCompilations Regenerations: http://bit.ly/DWRegenerations Title Sequences: http://bit.ly/ALLTitleSequences MORE ABOUT DOCTOR WHO: Welcome to the Doctor Who Channel! Travel in the TARDIS with clips dating back to the Doctor's first incarnation in 1963, all the way through dozens of regenerations. Including behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive videos and our very own show Doctor Who: The Fan Show - this is the place to find all the best official clips. #DoctorWho This is a commercial channel from BBC Studios. Service information and feedback: https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/

The ES Shopping Shortlist: What to shop, see and know in June 2024

The ES Shopping Shortlist: What to shop, see and know in June 2024 - The hot-off-the-press launches and dazzling shopping newness to know this month

The 20 greatest heist movies

Crime is, by and large, wrong. Stealing stuff? Not cool. And yet, the heist film is one of the most-exciting subgenres out there when done well. Here are our picks for the best heist films.

Kevin Costner refused to shorten eulogy at Whitney Houston’s funeral: ‘They can get over that’

Kevin Costner refused to shorten eulogy at Whitney Houston’s funeral: ‘They can get over that’ - Actor declined to cut his speech short until he had said everything he ‘needed to say’

32 '90s Icons You've Forgotten (But Shouldn't Have)

Your childhood is calling.

Maya Hawke: I’m OK with having a life I don’t deserve due to nepotism

The Stranger Things star Maya Hawke has said she is “comfortable with not deserving” the kind of life she has. The American actor and singer, the daughter of Hollywood actors Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, said her relationship with them was “positive”, which “supersedes anything anyone can say about it”. “Deserves is a complicated word,” she told the Times. “There are so many people who deserve to have this kind of life who don’t, but I think I’m...

Deborah Vance Can't Relate | Hacks | Max

Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) talks about the worst things that ever happened to her. About Max: Max is the culture-defining entertainment service for every mood. With a variety of genres that include your favorite series and movies from iconic brands and treasured franchises, it delivers irresistible stories every time. From reuniting with life-long favorites to uncovering new ones you haven’t discovered yet, there's something for every moment, every feeling, every you. It’s all here. Iconic series, award-winning movies, fresh originals, and family favorites featuring the worlds of Harry Potter, the DC Universe, and HBO. Discover the best entertainment for every mood. Introducing Max – the one to watch. #WarnerBrosDiscovery #streamonmax #theonetowatch SUBSCRIBE TO MAX https://streamonm.ax/3vgR69B GET MAX https://streamonm.ax/4a83GYO FOLLOW MAX Follow Max on YouTube: https://streamonm.ax/YouTube Follow Max on Instagram: https://streamonm.ax/Instagram Follow Max on TikTok: https://streamonm.ax/TikTok Follow Max on Twitter: https://streamonm.ax/Twitter Follow Max on Facebook: https://streamonm.ax/Facebook

Maya Jama on her skincare routine, social media habits and nurturing friendships

The Love Island presenter spills on her wellness regime

Channel 5 owner Paramount agrees $8bn merger deal with billionaire tech heir

The US owner of Channel 5 has agreed to a $8bn (£6.3bn) merger deal with a billionaire tech heir’s production company, signalling an end to a months-long takeover saga. Paramount, the TV and film studio formerly known as ViacomCBS, has reportedly agreed to the terms of a merger with Skydance, a company set up by David Ellison, whose father is the S...

I stayed at the new Celtic Manor hotel that’s £79 a night and one big thing stood out

This mid-range hotel is the latest addition to the Celtic Collection's growing portfolio - but is it worth trying?

Johnny Depp cast as Satan in Monty Python star's 'offensive and expensive' film

Johnny Depp has been cast as Satan in the upcoming Terry Gilliam movie The Carnival At The End Of Days.

Psychologist warns of the major red flags if you enjoy true crime documentaries

In recent years, the popularity of true crime documentaries has absolutely soared but now psychologists are warning that watching them to relax is a huge red flag. Thanks to streaming sites like Netflix, true crime documentaries have become a genre in and of themselves, but one expert has argued that watching them in order to fall asleep could be a...

The LA Philharmonic prove low on nourishment but high on charm, plus the best of June’s classical concerts

Los Angeles Philharmonic, Barbican ★★★☆☆ Since taking the reins of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo “The Dude” Dudamel, the most famous alumnus of the globally renowned Venezuelan music education system El Sistema, has striven to embrace every aspect of his adopted city. It’s an admirable aim, which the orchestra na...

‘She’s a rude, belittling fat-shamer’: How Peppa Pig became every parent’s worst nightmare

‘She’s a rude, belittling fat-shamer’: How Peppa Pig became every parent’s worst nightmare - LET’S UNPACK THAT: As parents criticise the anthropomorphic piglet – created 20 years ago today – for being a malign influence on young viewers, Ellie Muir explores whether children’s TV characters have to be role models

Cunard Queen Anne sends message to Liverpool as Pier Head crowd comes alive

The ship's horn blared at the cheering crowds as Liverpool was lit up with fireworks

Jake Paul offered major opponent after cancelling Mike Tyson fight

James Corden praised for intervening during flight fiasco

James Corden praised for intervening during flight fiasco - Star also hinted at ‘Gavin and Stacey’ ending

The Outlaws, BBC One, series 3, review: Stephen Merchant serves up more delicious thrills and titters

There are so many joys to The Outlaws (BBC One). Stephen Merchant’s Bristolian comic thriller is both outrageously funny and craftily plotted. Best of all are the characters, a melting pot of lovingly delineated miscreants on community service who get sucked into big-time drug-dealing, only to find that they can hold their own. It might as well be ...

Dune: Part Two - Spoiler Review

Chris Stuckmann reviews Dune: Part Two, starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling. Directed by Denis Villeneuve.

Doctor Who Confidential - Best of Series 4 | Doctor Who

Watch all the clips from Series 4 of Doctor Who Confidential in one bumper livestream! Subscribe to Doctor Who for more exclusive videos: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToDoctorWho WATCH MORE: Compilations: http://bit.ly/DWCompilations Regenerations: http://bit.ly/DWRegenerations Title Sequences: http://bit.ly/ALLTitleSequences MORE ABOUT DOCTOR WHO: Welcome to the Doctor Who Channel! Travel in the TARDIS with clips dating back to the Doctor's first incarnation in 1963, all the way through dozens of regenerations. Including behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive videos and our very own show Doctor Who: The Fan Show - this is the place to find all the best official clips. #DoctorWho This is a commercial channel from BBC Studios. Service information and feedback: https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/

The 25 most entertaining horror movies

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.

40 celebrities who often get confused for one another

As many tabloids have claimed, celebrities are just like us! Only a lot of the time, their doppelgangers are also in the public eye. So now it’s time to look at the celebrities that often get confused for one another because they look so much alike, as well as a couple of other reasons that aren’t physical at all.

‘We paid £24,000 to tour the US but Taylor comes here for free!’: how America is crippling UK acts

Last month, a stellar line-up took to the stage at the Cruel World Festival in Los Angeles, where American fans had paid between £200 and £2400 to fill their Doc Marten boots with quintessentially British music from bands and artists including Duran Duran, Simple Minds, Gary Numan, The Stranglers and Heaven 17. “What a line-up! Are you excited?” I ...

Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League ends weekly developer updates ahead of Season 2

The second episode of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Season 1 is here, and it adds new enemies, cosmetics, skills and more.

Adele sends little boy to tears with sweet serenading moment during Las Vegas concert

Adele sends little boy to tears with sweet serenading moment during Las Vegas concert - ‘He was completely starstruck,’ says fan

Bridgerton star Simone Ashley on the challenges of being a poster girl for change in Porter interview

Bridgerton star Simone Ashley on the challenges of being a poster girl for change in Porter interview - The actress joins actors including Golda Rosheuvel and Adjoa Andoh in the multi-racial cast in the historical drama which has been praised for its colour-blind casting

The Kokomo calamity: how The Beach Boys’ most detested song was made

Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny’s new Disney + documentary about The Beach Boys chronicles the group’s extraordinary adventures in pop – from the early success of singles such as Surfin’ to Brian Wilson’s mental health struggles at the peak of their fame. Amid the surf, sun and spectacle, however, one thing is conspicuously glossed over– the release ...

Britain's Got Talent 2024 final drops to worst ratings ever – but ITV fires back

What does the future hold?

Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal are offering Normal People fans a chance of a lifetime

It's for a very important cause.

The clever tricks that made Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban the 'darkest' film

It's one of the best-loved films in the franchise, and for good reason.

MrBeast dethrones T-Series as most popular YouTube channel

MrBeast dethrones T-Series as most popular YouTube channel - The 26-year-old says he has ‘avenged’ fellow YouTuber PewDiePie

The Most Vibrant Songs From The Wiz

Embark on a journey to the magical land of Oz as we unravel the enchanting performance of 'He’s the Wizard' by the sensational Amber Riley in 'The Wiz Live!' This extraordinary rendition showcases Amber Riley's powerhouse vocals and undeniable stage presence, bringing the beloved character of Addaperle to life in a way like never before. From "The Wiz Live!" brings the wonderful world of Oz to life like never before, featuring a star-studded cast of performers and the awe-inspiring Cirque du Soleil Theatrical. Whisked away from home by a tornado, young Dorothy finds herself transported to the magical Land of Oz, where she sets off on a quest to meet the powerful Wizard and find her way back home. Crossing paths with enchanting friends and wicked foes, Dorothy’s journey is a timeless tale about friendship, courage and learning to believe in oneself. Starring Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Uzo Aduba, Ne-Yo, and a host of other talented performers, "The Wiz Live!" invites viewers of all ages to ease on down the yellow brick road for a vibrant musical adventure unlike any other. Welcome to The Shows Must Go On the channel bringing you showtunes, backstage access and full performances from some of the best loved musicals in history! Featuring the best performances from musical theatre and beyond! Subscribe for more here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShowsMustGoOn

31 Celebrities You Never Knew Were Royal

Don't let anyone ever tell you that Beyoncé isn't the Queen. She's actually royalty.