Coachella serves festival fashion but not as you know it. Here’s what to wear in 2024

Not a sequin in sight

19 movies that saved actors’ careers

19 movies that saved actors’ careers - Louis Chilton looks at 19 projects that managed to pull great stars back from the brink

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?

The best new restaurants and bars opening in London this week

The best new restaurants and bars opening in London this week - Joanna Taylor rounds up the capital’s latest drinking and dining destinations

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...

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.

Liverpool learn price tag for Sporting CP star that has thrived under Ruben Amorim

Liverpool have learned how much they may need to fork out if they want to sign Sporting CP winger Marcus Edwards this summer.

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

Polarisation shown in new film Civil War

The film depicts a modern-day America that is divided and at war with itself

Catherine O'Hara has a stern message for people who dislike Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Catherine O'Hara has a stern message for people who dislike Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - The actor issued a warning to critics of the upcoming sequel

In 2024, we’ve forgotten how to interact with celebrities

In 2024, we’ve forgotten how to interact with celebrities - LET’S UNPACK THAT: As Zendaya reveals she no longer feels obliged to take photos with every fan who asks, Olivia Petter asks if we’ve forgotten how to respectfully engage with celebrities in the digital age

Controversial TikTok personality Kyle Marisa Roth dead at 36

Controversial TikTok personality Kyle Marisa Roth dead at 36 - Tik Tokker - known for her Hollywood ‘blind items’ and hot takes - has died at age 36

14 cancelled Netflix shows that everybody wants back

Fans are still weeping and hoping.

Gaming: the five best online games to play in 2024

Team up with mates or take on strangers in these multiplayer maestros

The 20 most memorable songs from 2010s movies

These are the 20 most-memorable songs from movies and why they are forever tied together in pop culture.

Police in India arrest two people for shooting at Bollywood star Salman Khan’s home

Police in India arrest two people for shooting at Bollywood star Salman Khan’s home - Jailed ganglord Lawrence Bishnoi's brother claims responsibility for attack

'Damsel pushed me as an actor'

'I can't get sick. You can't get injured. You can't be sad, you have to go. You have to show up,' said the actor.

Five of our favourite Chris Hemsworth workouts to build total body strength

Want a physique like the Aussie actor? These workouts will help you get there

5 Amazon Prime Video movies to watch when the kids are in bed

The best movies that your kids shouldn't watch

Blur’s Damon Albarn kicks off at lacklustre Coachella crowd: ‘You’re never seeing us again’

Blur’s Damon Albarn kicks off at lacklustre Coachella crowd: ‘You’re never seeing us again’ - Blur frontman attempted to lead a ‘Girls & Boys’ singalong on multiple occasions

20 famous models discovered in everyday life

It sounds like a cliche for a model to be discovered by happenstance, and these 20 famous models are the reason that cliche exists.

‘Addictive as gambling’: How dating apps ruined a generation’s love lives

Andy can pinpoint the exact moment he realised he was addicted to dating apps; it was during a break-up in 2016. “Midway through the fight, she went to the bathroom,” Andy, now 33, recalls. “And immediately, I went straight on Tinder, looking to get matches. “I’d not used the apps while in the relationship, but I’d never deleted them off my phone e...

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...

32 '00s Icons You Forgot About (But Shouldn't Have)

Where are they now? Often, thriving!

Joker 2 isn't a musical but the trailer is pitch-perfect

The first trailer for Joker 2 is out and it looks like something special.

The Night Manager is officially returning

Tom Hiddleston is returning!

Dele Alli provides latest career update in Monday Night Football appearance

Dele Alli provides latest career update in Monday Night Football appearance - The 28-year-old spoke for the first time since his revealing interview with Gary Neville on The Overlap

From White Mischief to Bill & Ted, Joss Ackland was an actor of rare poise, range and pathos

Joss Ackland’s elegant bearing, natural aplomb and English theatrical training meant that he never lacked for work on stage or screen, largely playing authority and establishment figures — although these movie roles were a bit ironised and sent up in the parts he got offered in the 90s and 00s (to his reported chagrin). But growing up, I was aware of him only via that rich, mellifluous voice of his, like melted butterscotch, in an inordinate...

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.

Trump Media shares tank after company says it could sell more stock

(Reuters) -Shares of Donald Trump's social media company slumped 15% on Monday, extending losses since its IPO, after the company said it could sell millions of additional shares in coming months, including the former president's entire stake. Trump Media & Technology Group, which operates Truth Social, has been volatile since its market debut on March 26, attracting both loyal fans of the former

No ‘lazy girls jobs’ allowed: meet the Gen Z ‘hard graft’ braggers

The common perception of Generation Z is that they are lazy, entitled and annoying to work with. But now they’re fighting back online. Young people entering the corporate world have amassed social media followers in their hundreds of thousands as they talk through the good, the bad and the ugly of office life. No topic is off-limits – from workers ...

OPINION - The Standard View: Cass Review a defining moment in children's gender care

The Standard View: Cass Review a defining moment in children's gender care -

15 alternative things to do in London that aren't the same old tourist traps

Try these hidden gems off the tourist trail...

The best hour of TV ever: is it Succession, Shōgun, 24 - or an obscure BBC thriller from 2014?

Name: The best hour of TV. Age: Ten years old. Appearance: Slow, brooding, complex. I’m going to say upfront that I would have enjoyed seeing the word “fun” somewhere in that description. Nonsense. Good television isn’t fun. Good television is quiet and serious and difficult to follow. People shouldn’t actually enjoy themselves watching television. OK, sorry Professor Television. Tell me what the best hour of TV is, then. It’s episode four of...

Lulu: the star proves she’s still got much to shout about in this slick farewell tour

The title of Lulu’s 60th anniversary (and final) tour is a memorable line from the hit TV sitcom Absolutely Fabulous (which featured the Scottish singer in four episodes). In one of those episodes, the starstruck Edina (played by Jennifer Saunders) and Patsy (Joanna Lumley) famously, and frantically, order “champagne for Lulu!” The show’s title ref...

Walton Goggins on Fallout, ‘vilifying’ police in The Shield, and the upside of Marvel green-screen acting

Walton Goggins on Fallout, ‘vilifying’ police in The Shield, and the upside of Marvel green-screen acting - INTERVIEW: The admired character actor talks to Louis Chilton about playing The Ghoul in the apocalyptic videogame adaptation, and the ‘tough time’ he had towards the end of the crime drama ‘Justified’

20 facts you might not know about 'Pulp Fiction'

Quentin Tarantino wears his influences on his sleeve. That’s been true since the very beginning. “Reservoir Dogs” made a name for Tarantino, which gave him an opportunity to really stretch his cinematic legs.

Massive nineties band reunite for tour celebrating 25 years since debut album

Who's ready for major nostalgia?

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

But you'd never know it.

8 traumatic films to watch on Netflix right now if you’re ready for a challenge

This eclectic UK city has so much more to offer than its main tourist attraction

I came for the Titanic, and left with so much more.

Samsung goes head-to-head with TCL and Hisense with a surprisingly cheap 98-inch TV

Samsung has launched a new 98-inch television, making it more affordable than ever to get a big display from a major brand.

Fugees reunion at Coachella as Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean join YG Marley’s set

Fugees reunion at Coachella as Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean join YG Marley’s set - Hill made her name in 90s hip-hop band the Fugees before announcing herself as a solo artist.

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.

Passed up for promotion? Here’s what to do if you find yourself in that situation

There is a way to turn this into a positive.

Archaeologists excavating new sites in Pompeii uncover sumptuous banquet hall

The banquet hall was used for refined entertaining and features black walls, a technique that prevented the smoke from oil lamps from being seen.

'Bounce Back' Culture: Why Are We Still Expecting Women To 'Snap Back' After Giving Birth?

'I don’t have to "get my body back" because my body never went anywhere,' writes Alex Light

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson: when is the fight, how to watch it and who is on the undercard

The next big match-up between a Youtuber and a ‘proper’ boxer is the bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson this summer. Paul, 27, was originally a YouTube star, where he achieved fame posting videos of pranks and hip-hop. His first organised fight was in 2018, in a white-collar boxing event for amateurs. He has since faced a string of other influen...

Donald Trump becomes first ex-president to face criminal trial as jury selection begins

Donald Trump becomes first ex-president to face criminal trial as jury selection begins - Trump denies claims he was involved in hiding a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels from the US voters

31 Child Stars Who Became Successful Adult Actors

They made the notoriously bumpy transition look seamless.