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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?

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...

18 of the funniest songs in rock history

Throughout the decades, rock musicians have never been afraid to infuse a little humor into the songs that they write. From tongue-in-cheek innuendo to out-and-out goofs, the annals of rock music history are full of good jokes.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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’

32 Comedians Who Became Actors

The improv-to-dramatic-performance pipeline is real.

15 places you’ve probably visited that feature in blockbuster films

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...

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

'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

The Most Important Icons of the '90s

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

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...

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...

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.

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 ...

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...

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

Martin Scorsese to revive Frank Sinatra biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio

Martin Scorsese is reportedly reviving his dormant Frank Sinatra biopic, with regular collaborator Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead role. According to Variety, Scorsese is planning to start filming a Sinatra project directly after completing shooting on his film about Jesus, adapted from a book by Japanese writer Shūsaku Endō. Variety also suggested that DiCaprio will play Sinatra while Jennifer Lawrence will be cast as Ava Gardner, who was married...

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

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.

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

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

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...

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

‘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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

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

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.

30 Times Singers Broke Into Acting

It's a time-honored tradition.

TOP 10 CLASSIC Auditions | Vintage Vibes | Britian's Got Talent | The Voice | The X Factor

TOP 10 CLASSIC Auditions | Vintage Vibes | Britian's Got Talent | The Voice | The X Factor Ever wondered what happened to your favourite TV Talent show acts after they left the show well look no further as you will be seeing acts from XFactor and beyond right here ? Do you want more than that ? Ofcourse you do . Do you love seeing new talent first ? Do you love telling your friends about what you have found and seen? Then Global Talent World is your home . A channel where you can get involved directly and help talent of all types to grow.

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?

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...

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...

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 28 Funniest Actors (Who Aren't Actually Comedians)

But you'd never know it.

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...

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.

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