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OPINION - London’s best shopping has now moved from Bond Street to Hackney as sample sales and second hand boom

London’s best shopping has now moved from Bond Street to Hackney as sample sales and second hand boom -

The 10 best free things to do in Paris

Paris is not known as a budget travel destination and yet the city is replete with sights, activities and experiences that don't cost a sou (former French coin). From riverside beaches and picnics by Canal Saint-Martin, to watching footballers performing 'keepy-uppies' as you toast the sunset with a bottle of wine at the Sacré-Cœur – you just need ...

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?

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...

Ex-Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis to co-host Channel 4’s election coverage

Ex-Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis to co-host Channel 4’s election coverage - The journalist will co-host the election special alongside Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy.

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...

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

“I have never learnt so much, or grown so much”: Cara Delevingne on the experience of playing Sally Bowles

The latest star of 'Cabaret' speaks to contributing editor Gala Gordon about taking one of the most famous roles in theatre

The Most Important Icons of the '90s

From celebrities you might have forgotten to the all-time greats.

Is your child using social media? The safety conversations every parent needs to be thinking about

Is your child using social media? The safety conversations every parent needs to be thinking about - Social media users are getting younger and younger – so how can we help protect them?

Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Aamir Khan file police complaint after being targeted by deepfakes

Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Aamir Khan file police complaint after being targeted by deepfakes - Deepfake videos of actors endorsing political party go viral on social media

Cher among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 inductees despite saying institution can ‘go you-know-what themselves’

Cher among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 inductees despite saying institution can ‘go you-know-what themselves’ - Rock band Oasis also missed out on the 2024 class, after Liam Gallagher said he didn’t need an award from ‘some geriatric in a cowboy hat’

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...

What Back to Black misses about Amy Winehouse – she was our funniest star

Across all the many millions of words written about Amy Winehouse since her death in 2011, it tends to be the darkness in her story that muscles its way into the foreground. And there is plenty of shade to linger on (she did, after all, go back to black), but to do that can mean overlooking a single, inalienable fact: she was also an absolute laugh...

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...

31 Times Singers Broke Into Acting

It's a time-honored tradition.

'If I'd not walked away, I think I would have been dead': VV Brown on racism and misogyny in music

Six years ago, singer VV Brown was at breaking point. After two decades of frequently enduring racism, sexual harassment and "male ego" in the music industry she had reached rock bottom.

Pop Groups You Probably Forgot Existed

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

This Fan Favourite Won’t Be Returning To 'And Just Like That' S3

Carrie Bradshaw et al are coming back for round three of the Sex And The City sequel

Chris King, US rapper and friend of Justin Bieber, dies after shooting in Nashville

Chris King, US rapper and friend of Justin Bieber, dies after shooting in Nashville - Bieber and Trippie Redd pay tribute to late trap star

Peter Kay cancels sold-out Co-op Live Manchester gig with just 24 hours to go

Peter Kay cancels sold-out Co-op Live Manchester gig with just 24 hours to go - Comedian said he was ‘truly gutted’ to be moving dates

Hit 80s band announces tour and promises to play songs from all 11 albums

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...

Stephen review – fact blurs with fiction in powerfully raw study of addiction

The line between fact and fiction is thin to vanishing in this Liverpool-set experimental docudrama, a study of addiction and how it rumbles down through generations. It’s directed by visual artist Melanie Manchot and is being shown as a multiscreen installation in Cornwall as well as screening in cinemas. Manchot worked with a Liverpool recovery group, hiring members, with lived experience, as actors. At its worst the result has a bit of a...

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.

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?

‘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.

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.

'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.

Men’s mental health event to be hosted at Leverington Football Club in June

Businesses and people in sports are being sought to help with an upcoming event to raise awareness of men’s mental health. Matthew Warren, who is a Leverington football coach as well as manager for Wisbech Primary Care Network, has been organising the event along with others to help reach out to men struggling with their mental health. The first ev...

Back to its Prime: Fallout 76 hits record player numbers, nearly six years after it launched

Irradiated wastelands are back in fashion, evidently

Kid Cudi forced to end Coachella set early after breaking foot during performance

Kid Cudi forced to end Coachella set early after breaking foot during performance - The US rapper thanked fans for their support after footage circulated of the moment online

The best beach clubs and nightlife in Tenerife

If there's one thing the Tenerifians know how to do well, it's party. Enjoying life is a genetic disposition, evident if you venture into one of the many bars and nightclubs frequented by locals – and there are many. Check out the vibrant student scene in La Laguna, test your stamina in the bop-till-breakfast clubs of the southern resorts, or limbe...

The top 100 superhero movies — ranked by Tom’s Guide

Our team at Tom’s Guide ranked the top 100 superhero movies from Marvel, DC and more. Here’s our list of the best 100 superhero movies of all time and how to watch them.

'Marathon season has become the new fashion week': how running clubs got cool

'Marathon season has become the new fashion week': how running clubs got cool - From high-octane nights out to the new parkrun for singles, London’s latest running clubs are all about chasing highs over PBs. Katie Strick reports

TV tonight: BBC Two turns 60 with Stormzy, Dolly Parton and the Rolling Stones

60 Songs: BBC Two at 60 8.25pm, BBC Two It’s BBC Two’s diamond anniversary. To celebrate, this mammoth programme (just under four hours long) is a compilation of 60 songs performed on the channel over the past 60 years. Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell, the Rolling Stones, Stormzy and Blondie are all on the menu. Hollie Richardson In With a Shout 6.30pm, ITV1 It may not be quite as joyous as host Joel Dommett’s other hosting gig, The Masked Singer,...

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.

Big Zuu: ‘Music and cooking make me feel euphoric’

Living in temporary housing as a kid gave me character and hunger. We moved all over London: Victoria, Battersea, Swiss Cottage and Kilburn. Growing up that way made me hate the government, but I also appreciated the system for giving us a home. It’s a weird feeling. I come from a massive family. My dad is one of five, and Mum has 13 siblings; my grandad was busy. I’m from Sierra Leone, where we have lots of kids, and most of our relatives still...

The 20 best Netflix original movies

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.

NYC TikTok star Eva Evans dies aged 29

Influencer Eva Evans, who became a social media star for her tips about New York, has died at the age of 29. Evans racked up more than 300,000 followers and 13.6 million likes on TikTok alone for her “honest reviews” on everything from makeup to restaurants, and for sharing candid glimpses into her own life in the big city. She also starred in her ...

Huw Edwards resigns from the BBC

Huw Edwards has resigned from the BBC in the wake of a scandal over claims that he allegedly paid a teenager for explicit pictures. The presenter, who delivered the news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, was among the highest-paid stars at the BBC. A BBC spokesman said: “Huw Edwards has today resigned and left the BBC. After 40 years of service, Huw h...

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

But you'd never know it.

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree – when is it out and what is it about?

The long-awaited Elden Ring expansion is edging closer to release, and one of many editions comes with a 46cm statue of Messner for £224.99

7 iconic films you didn’t know were on Netflix right now

Gogglebox star died of traumatic injuries, inquest told

Gogglebox star George Gilbey had been working on a roof when he fell to his death through a plastic skylight, an inquest has been told.

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 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...

A rare sight as Donald Trump sits stock still in the eye of a Manhattan storm

In a drab room on the 15th floor of Manhattan Criminal Court, Donald Trump sat arms folded, staring into the distance. While his team of lawyers formed a gaggle round the judge, the former president, so used to being surrounded by throngs of supporters, appeared momentarily alone. Part 59, the wood-panelled courtroom where Mr Trump’s hush money cas...

32 Child Stars Who Became Successful Adult Actors

They made the notoriously bumpy transition look seamless.