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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 -

Jerry Seinfeld says ‘movie business is over’ and has been ‘replaced’

Jerry Seinfeld says ‘movie business is over’ and has been ‘replaced’ - ‘Film doesn’t occupy the pinnacle in the social, cultural hierarchy that it did for most of our lives,’ the actor said

'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.

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

After 4 decades in music and major vocal surgery, Jon Bon Jovi is optimistic and still rocking

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — When Jon Bon Jovi agreed to let director Gotham Chopra follow him with a documentary camera to delve into the history of his band, Bon Jovi, he didn't anticipate it would catch him at a major low point in his career. The band was launching a tour, and despite doing all he could do to be vocally ready, the “Livin' on a Prayer” singer struggled through songs and couldn't hit the notes the way he used to. Critics noticed and...

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.

The 25 best movie cameos by musicians

Sure, a lot of successful musicians want to try their hand at acting. Some have even succeeded quite well (Madonna, Jack Black). Others, maybe not so much.

Wake up, sleeping beauties. It's almost Met Gala time

Wake up, sleeping beauties. It's almost Met Gala time - True love’s kiss or an invite to the Met Gala

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo's acclaimed Macbeth heads to the West End

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo's acclaimed Macbeth heads to the West End - Max Webster’s haunting, sell-out production returns this autumn

The Most Important Icons of the '90s

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

Richard Osman confirms The Thursday Murder Club cast

Three of the four main stars have been announced.

Finished Baby Reindeer? This Is ELLE's Guide To The Best British TV Shows To Watch Next

The latest, oldest and greatest shows to watch next

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 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?

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

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.

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.

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...

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

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...

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

Who are the 25 greatest acting one-hit wonders?

We often talk about one-hit wonders in music (shout out to Natalie Imbruglia, Men Without Hats and the rest of the gang). However, there are acting one-hit wonders too. For this exercise, here is how we are defining an acting one-hit wonder.

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.

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 ...

20 facts you might not know about 'The Bourne Identity'

Sure, there are a lot of movies about hitmen. It’s not exactly an original idea. However, every hitman movie isn’t the same. Take, for example, The Bourne Identity. Here are 20 bits of trivia.

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

A century of Disney

How the House of Mouse grew from an animation studio into a global entertainment giant

‘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.

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...

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...

Comedian defends decision to kick ‘breastfeeding’ mother and baby out of show

Comedian defends decision to kick ‘breastfeeding’ mother and baby out of show - American comic Arj Barker ejected a mother and her seven-month-old from his Melbourne show

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?

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...

All The Classic Fairytales Featured in 'The Grimm Variations'

The Grimm Variations is the latest take on the classic fairytales of the titular Brothers Grimm, but the Netflix anthology is far from a simple retelling. Writer Michiko Yokote and WIT Studio have delivered six compelling new versions of stories you think you know, including Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood. If you’re curious about the show, I thought it might be interesting to knock together a high-level overview of how the stories compare...

20 screen adaptations that did the book justice

A screen adaptation is a sign of a successful book, but not all adaptations do the book justice. These 20, however, did.

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?

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...

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

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

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...

8 Things You May Have Forgotten About The 2023 LIV Golf Adelaide Event

LIV Golf's first visit to Australia was incident-packed in more ways than one - here are eight things you may have forgotten about the 2023 tournament

Rom-com author Emily Henry knows the secret to having a healthy relationship with love

Rom-com author Emily Henry knows the secret to having a healthy relationship with love - Emily Henry knows that love can change your life

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.

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

Irradiated wastelands are back in fashion, evidently

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...

Pop Groups You Probably Forgot Existed

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

Jon Stewart makes fun of Trump trial coverage in Daily Show rant

Jon Stewart makes fun of Trump trial coverage in Daily Show rant -

King honours Kate with role for public service and support of the arts

King honours Kate with role for public service and support of the arts - The princess has been appointed Royal Companion of The Order of the Companions of Honour, Buckingham Palace announced.

79 Classic Movies You Need to Watch at Least Once

The essentials. (Netflix password not included.)

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,...