Music

How not to fall foul of the ticket scammers catching out Taylor Swift fans

When Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour arrives in Britain in just a few months’ time, it won’t just be one of the most eagerly awaited concert series ever, but a record-breaking one, too; it’s now the first music tour to surpass $1 billion (£800 million) in revenue. And, as any Swifties will know if they’ve watched the concert film, it’s an absolutely brill...

Google staff ordered to leave politics at home after anti-Israel protests

Google’s chief executive has told staff to leave their politics at home in a rebuke to employees who have campaigned against its work with the Israeli government. Sundar Pichai said that the office was not a place “to fight over disruptive issues or debate politics” amid fierce disagreements between its employees. The edict marks a decisive shift f...

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

Fallout is good – but there’s no escaping Hollywood’s epidemic of ‘gamer brain’

Fallout is good – but there’s no escaping Hollywood’s epidemic of ‘gamer brain’ - THE MOMENT: The plague of terrible, unfaithful video-game adaptations is a thing of the past, writes Louis Chilton. Now, though, we have a new problem: a genre hell-bent on pandering to gamers through fidelity and familiarity at all costs

For the Love of Dogs review – Alison Hammond brilliantly fills Paul O’Grady’s shoes

We are living through canine television’s golden (retriever) era. Idly flick through the channels and it’s odds on that you’ll land on a minor celebrity on a walking holiday, a documentary about air fryers, or a programme about dogs who either need a home or be better trained in the one they already have. For the Love of Dogs is the original, the top dog, and it remains the leader of the pack. The late Paul O’Grady hosted this look behind the...

9 of the wildest urban legends in Disney history – and which ones are true

The 32 Most Dazzling Red Carpet Beauty Looks Ever

Works of art.

Pop Groups You Probably Forgot Existed

And, no, we're not counting NSYNC or Spice Girls.

5 ideas for passive income while I sleep

Of the many forms of passive income, I'm considering these five options. But one of these possible routes to riches appeals to me more than others. The post 5 ideas for passive income while I sleep appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Children who use screens before bedtime at higher risk of obesity, study finds

Children who use screens before bedtime at higher risk of obesity, study finds - Researchers say children are accumulating ‘sleep debt’ which is impacting their health

Pulp Fiction cast honour Bruce Willis as they reunite to mark film's 30th anniversary in LA

Pulp Fiction cast honour Bruce Willis as they reunite to mark film's 30th anniversary in LA - John Travolta, Samuel L Jackson and Uma Thurman appeared at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles for the screening of the film

Pennsylvania school district cancel's actor's speech over concerns of activism, 'lifestyle'

Pennsylvania school district cancel's actor's speech over concerns of activism, 'lifestyle' - A Pennsylvania school district has canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children’s book author Maulik Pancholy

Britain's Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a US resident

Britain's Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a US resident - Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is now a U.S. resident

The Sun's publisher loses bid to delay trial over Prince Harry's phone hacking claims

The Sun newspaper's publisher has lost a bid to push back a possible full High Court trial in relation to unlawful information gathering claims.

Musical acts from the '80s who are still playing today

While there are plenty of bands or artists from that decade re-forming to make a little money off this retro obsession, other prominent groups from the '80s are still going strong...

Dr Feelgood reunited with their instruments after stolen van is recovered

Dr Feelgood reunited with their instruments after stolen van is recovered - The band’s van, with much of their musical equipment, was stolen from Hockley, Essex, on Monday.

‘Transformers One’ just got its first trailer — this could be the spark the franchise needs

A new movie trailer has dropped for "Transformers One", and the 3 minutes of footage holds a strong premise that's different from previous films.

Actors who won Oscars before the age of 30

There’s nothing like seeing someone have huge success at a young age to make you feel both old and like a failure. High on that list is when somebody wins an acting Oscar at a relatively young age, for example, the 50 or so actors who won an Oscar before they even turned 30.

For rent: the country piles that were panic-bought during Covid

Lydney Park Estate is a Victorian pile set in manicured gardens and surrounded by a deer park. The Grade II listed house sprawls over more than 17,000 sq ft and features marble bathtubs, original fireplaces and panelling, as well as a sleek modern designer kitchen. There are staff quarters and even museum rooms, which contain findings from the Roma...

Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer': Where Is The Real Martha Now?

The series is based on a true story

Games Inbox: Why has the Fallout TV show been so popular?

The Friday letters page worries that Larian Studios might be getting too cocky, as one reader celebrates 30 years of Super Metroid.

Michael Palin in Nigeria, review: TV’s politest traveller meets the cacophony of Lagos

A preservation order has long since been placed on David Attenborough to keep him on our screens for all eternity, or as close as humanly possible. Something similar is becoming necessary for Michael Palin. He may have long finished with Monty Python, but at 80 he’s still starring in his own flying circus as TV’s most senior traveller, and his tast...

Big Zuu Goes to Mecca, review: the travelogue trumps the personal journey

The question that hovers over any celebrity travelogue, no matter the celebrity or the destination, is why? For Zuhair “Big Zuu” Hassan – rapper, grime MC and Bafta-winning celebrity chef – the reason given for doing the umrah, a pilgrimage to Mecca, was because he wanted to connect more deeply with his Muslim faith. But the timing of the umrah for...

Noisy Tube passengers will be banned, says Tory London mayoral candidate

London public transport passengers who listen to loud music or take calls on speakerphone could be thrown off networks such as the Tube under plans put forward by the capital’s Conservative mayoral candidate. Susan Hall said she would update the Transport for London (TfL) conditions of carriage to include a ban on people playing loud music and vide...

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

Your childhood is calling.

New photos reveal London’s oldest park after its transformation

New photos reveal London’s oldest park after its transformation - The park is currently undergoing works to become a ‘tranquil haven’

Quit your day job: Actors who had other careers prior to acting

“Don’t quit your day job!” This is something skeptics say often, but some actors did not heed that advice. Many actors had success in other fields when their acting careers started to take off. Here are some of the actors who left other gigs by the wayside to keep us entertained.

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.

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

But you'd never know it.

‘Smell is really important for social communication’: how technology is ruining our senses

“Wait a minute, wait a minute. You ain’t heard nothing yet.” So went the first line of audible dialogue in a feature film, 1927’s The Jazz Singer. It was one of the first times that mass media had conveyed the sight and sound of a scene together, and the audience was enthralled. There have been improvements since: black and white has become colour, frame rates and resolutions have increased and sound quality has improved, but the media we...

The Jinx Part Two is out Sunday. Here’s a refresher on Robert Durst’s shocking story

The Jinx Part Two is out Sunday. Here’s a refresher on Robert Durst’s shocking story - Multimillionaire murderer Robert Durst died in prison in 2022, and the end of his shocking story will be told in the second part of the blockbuster docuseries ‘The Jinx’

Regrets, they have a few: Actors who passed up iconic roles

The sentiment of "what could have been..." in Hollywood is always a fun discussion for movie fans to hold. What if this person played that role? Or, why did they not take such an iconic part?

Graham Linehan launches social media campaign to get his stalled Father Ted musical on stage

Graham Linehan launches social media campaign to get his stalled Father Ted musical on stage - The writer claims he turned down an offer of £200,000 to take his name off the planned stage version of the hit TV show

Adrian Edmondson praised for honest Rik Mayall admission in one-off Bottom special

Adrian Edmondson praised for honest Rik Mayall admission in one-off Bottom special - ‘It’s really bittersweet to hear,’ one person said

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?

Police open investigation into American Idol star Mandisa’s death aged 47

Police open investigation into American Idol star Mandisa’s death aged 47 - Singer’s cause of death is not yet known

10 of the biggest box office flops of all time

Amar Singh Chamkila's Filming Locations Are A Tour Of The Musician's Life

Amir Singh Chamkila covers the rise and tragic fall of one of the most popular Indian singers of all time and was filmed in many locations where the titular musician’s life unfolded. Coming from a working-class background, Chamkila would have a meteoric rise to fame, courting controversy with his lyrics, often reflecting on sex, drugs, and rock n roll, but becoming huge in the eighties before being assassinated in cold blood along with his wife...

The 28 Most Controversial Oscars Moments

You never know quite what will happen!

23 cameos you may have missed on 'Friends'

Everyone knows that Paul Rudd and Tom Selleck had cameos in Friends. While there's a core five that was the main focus of this show, many big-time actors popped up in various roles throughout the 10-season NBC hit sitcom.

20 suspenseful documentaries you’ll want to binge in one sitting

Trust us. We know all about entertaining TV shows you can binge-watch . But what about documentaries? Look no further. Our list of 20, which tell the stories of mysterious murders, corruption, and religious cults, is sure to have you telling Netflix, "I'm still watching."

Siân Brooke: ‘For a long time, I shied away from roles with my accent’

in which a celebrity reflects on the highs and lows of their life.The 44-year-old English actress Siân Brooke made her debut in American fantasy drama Dinotopia in 2002. Multiple stage roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company followed, alongside smaller TV roles. In 2017, she appeared in hit BBC series Sherlock playing the villainous Eurus Holmes i...

Warning: with Back to Black and four Beatles movies, Hollywood’s most cliched genre isn’t going away

With each passing year, it becomes harder to deny that Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story from 2007, Jake Kasdan’s cult comedy about a fictitious rocker’s rise and drug-addled fall might be the most prescient Hollywood film of the 21st century. Borrowing liberally from the 2005 Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line the film skewers rock biopic cliches as mercilessly as Airplane! lampooned disaster movie tropes. Its hero, Dewey (John C Reilly) blames...

Wildlife Rescue review – totally adorable TV you’ll want to watch for years to come

The late great critic Roger Ebert once said that “movies are like a machine that generates empathy” – the idea being that when we sit down and watch dramas, comedies, documentaries or even horror films, they take us out of ourselves and force us to share in the pain and triumph of others. In short, they can make us better people. Watching Wildlife Rescue, no one would call it a cinematic masterpiece, but Ebert would definitely approve as it...

Why are gig ticket prices so expensive these days?

With concert prices on the rise and the staggering cost of merch, it’s spenny to stan nowadays

90 Of The Most Iconic Met Gala Dresses Of All Time

From Princess Diana in Dior to Rihanna in Guo Pei

It's loved by celebrities and trainers alike - so, is there any truth in the claim Pilates can transform your body?

A deep dive into the current research.

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...

Zoe Harrison shares the reality of rugby training as a woman

'It’s hard to get yourself psyched up for someone of 105kg running straight at you'

Disney Plus could get free, ad-supported channels soon

According to a report, Disney is considering adding TV-style channels to the Disney Plus streaming platform, which would bring us back to the old days.