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The Incredibly Talented Lucy review – a sparkling story, with an enraging twist ending

The makers of Channel 4’s reality/talent show The Piano probably thought they had a hit on their hands when they coined the format, but the moment they knew they had cracked it must have been when they found Lucy, a 13-year-old girl from Halifax, West Yorkshire. Blind, neurodivergent and given to throwing her head from side to side during performances in the manner of Stevie Wonder, Lucy was exactly what The Piano – which invited amateurs from...

Olly Alexander delivers first Eurovision performance

Olly Alexander delivers first Eurovision performance - Cameras were rotated to give a spinning feel as Alexander and the dancers performed.

Australian rock star Ignatius Jones of Jimmy and the Boys dies aged 67

He died after a short illness.

10 best new Netflix originals you need to add to your watch list

Kate Winslet stars as war photographer who washed in Hitler’s bath

Looking every inch the battle-hardened foreign correspondent, this is Kate Winslet as World War Two photographer Lee Miller. These are the first images of the Oscar-winning British actress in Lee, the upcoming biopic of the courageous Miller, whose celebrated escapades included bathing in Hitler’s bath in the last days of the war. The film is based...

Kendall Jenner wears two ethereal looks to the 2024 Met Gala after-party

The model embraced an angelic mood for the second half of the night

15 songs with a lyric that's frequently misheard

Flip through the slideshow below for 15 of the most misheard song lyrics, from the hilariously unintentional to the downright bizarre.

Taylor Swift European dates kick off in Paris

Thousands of Taylor Swift fans or "Swifties" as they're known, who missed out on her U.S. concert tour last year or didn't want to buy exorbitantly priced tickets to see her again have found an out-of-the-way solution - Fly here to France. Planeloads of Swifities following her across the pond in the coming weeks as she goes on tour here in Europe - she's kicking it all off here in Paris later tonight. Story by Eliza Herbert.

Thelma the Unicorn Official Trailer

When a rare pink and glitter-filled moment of fate makes Thelma the Pony's wish of being a unicorn come true, she rises to instant international pop-superstar stardom, but at an unexpected cost.

Everything we know about Game Of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms

Ready to return to Westeros?

Macklemore performs pro-Palestine song for first time at New Zealand concert

The US rapper Macklemore has performed live for the first time his new track Hind’s Hall, expressing solidarity with Palestine and condemning Israel’s military campaign, in front of a sellout crowd in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. “I stand here today and every day forward for the rest of my life in solidarity with the people of Palestine, with an open heart, in the belief that our collective liberation is at stake – that we all deserve...

23 TV shows with characters who inexplicably disappeared

Have you ever watched a show and suddenly thought, “Wait, what happened to that character?” Sure, television characters die or are otherwise written out of a series all the time, but once in a while, they stop appearing with any explanation or acknowledgment whatsoever. Here are 23 TV shows with characters who inexplicably disappeared.

‘Worst’ Netflix film of 2024 tops chart with 7 million views in three days

I went on a Disney cruise without children – this is what happened

Don’t get me wrong: I like Toy Story as much as the next parent. But the Hey Howdy Breakfast, with a singing guitarist striking up a chord every five minutes, and Woody, Jessie and Bullseye dancing as we tucked into waffles shaped like Mickey Mouse wasn’t my idea of fun. “It’s a bit much at this time of the morning,” my sister Susie sighed, eyeing ...

Russians launch package holidays to see Taylor Swift and Coldplay

Vladimir Putin has found creative ways to get around Western trade restrictions on everything from luxury cars to toys. Now, Russia is addressing a different kind of boycott: western pop. A Russian company has launched package holidays to see acts such as Taylor Swift and Coldplay elsewhere in Europe after performers stopped touring the country in ...

Michelle Williams traded her signature blonde for a blush pink pixie crop at the Met Gala

The actress just retired her trademark hair colour

Happy 90th birthday, Shirley MacLaine: her 20 best films – ranked!

20. Around the World in 80 Days (1956) An early Shirley in this epic Technicolor comedy-adventure based on Jules Verne, overstuffed with superstar cameos and produced by the impresario Mike Todd. David Niven sauntered through the role of the globe-circling gent Phileas Fogg and 22-year-old MacLaine was cast in the way Hollywood sometimes saw her in those days … as someone whose feline, gamine looks had something exotic and Asiatic about them....

Eurovision: every single UK entry ranked, from worst to best

For six decades, the UK has put forward our finest pop ambassadors in the Eurovision Song Contest. But who was the best? Here, we look back at all 61 past entries, from the ridiculous to the sublime 61. Joe and Jake, 'You're Not Alone', 2016: It's impossible to feel anything about this song. Even trying to be snide takes a Herculean effort. Cloned ...

Nya: Stunning Cover of Tyla's "Water" - American Idol 2024

"Nya stuns with this cover of ""Water"" by Tyla! Go stream all episodes now on Hulu! See more of American Idol 2024 on our official site: http://www.americanidol.com Facebook: facebook.com/AmericanIdol Twitter: twitter.com/americanidol Instagram: instagram.com/americanidol/ TikTok: tiktok.com/americanidol AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC. American Idol 2024 Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series, for the historic 22nd season.

Rachel Chinouriri on her heart-wrenching debut album: ‘I’m a Black girl making indie music – people didn’t know what to do with that’

Rachel Chinouriri on her heart-wrenching debut album: ‘I’m a Black girl making indie music – people didn’t know what to do with that’ - NEW SENSATIONS: As the indie-pop singer releases her first album, What a Devastating Turn of Events’, she speaks to Ellie Muir about the six years it took to release it, her music constantly being miscategorised as R&B or urban, and her decision to use the St George’s Cross on her album artwork

Inside No 9 review: The end is in sight for this delightful, twisted creation

Inside No 9 review: The end is in sight for this delightful, twisted creation - 4/5 The ninth and final series of Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s anthology is here, with a whole new menagerie of oddballs

31 Child Stars Who Became Successful Adult Actors

They made the notoriously bumpy transition look seamless.

Steve Albini was the Robespierre of punk rock

When Steve Albini opened the door to his modest Central London hotel room in spring 2002, it was hard to believe that the bespectacled little man in front of me – five-foot-seven at most, and dressed in a khaki jumpsuit like Sting in the early days of The Police – was the virulent and ever-controversial conscience of American punk rock. With his mi...

Hollywood Con Queen: the true story behind one of Hollywood’s biggest scams

Hollywood Con Queen: the true story behind one of Hollywood’s biggest scams - Posing as a high-profile executive, a cruel impersonator stole millions of dollars from hopeful creatives, humiliating them in the process. The story of the shocking case is now becoming an Apple TV+ docuseries. Here’s what went down

Big Bang Theory stars reunite in first look at Young Sheldon finale

Big Bang Theory stars reunite in first look at Young Sheldon finale - The show will air its final episode on 16 May

The 10 best things on Netflix based on extraordinary true stories

What are the must-see concerts of 2024?

While some artists are heading on tour in 2024 as a farewell, others are bringing fans into a new era. Here is a list of tours that are sure to be the hottest tickets in town.

The Met Gala Has Highlighted Fashion's Obsession With Discomfort – Is That So Wrong?

The popularity of the corset has dusted off that hoary old debate about clothing and oppression

Superman first look: James Gunn unveils David Corenswet as Man of Steel

Superman first look: James Gunn unveils David Corenswet as Man of Steel - The ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ director teased the forthcoming film with the message: ‘Get ready’

Sugababes say they're 'grateful and blessed to have the legacy we have' as they tease new music

Sugababes say they're 'grateful and blessed to have the legacy we have' as they tease new music - EXCLUSIVE: The girl group also reveal what the ultimate night out with them would be like and it includes cocktails and karaoke

Monty Python stars reunite for Sir Michael Palin’s birthday – with one notable absence

Sir Michael Palin has marked his 81st birthday with a Monty Python reunion, with John Cleese and Terry Gilliam joining him for a celebratory meal. Cleese shared a photograph of the occasion on social media, along with the caption: “An 18-foot Python celebrates Pallin’s [sic] 181st Birthday and 195th Travel Book. Photo taken at cafe on peak of Mount...

25 TV characters we love to hate

It doesn't always take a villain or principal antagonist to get viewers' blood boiling. Some fringe or recurring characters can downright annoy us to the brink of pulling our hair out. Here are 25 all-time TV characters worthy of that love-to-hate relationship.

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?

Lord Of The Rings star Elijah Wood remembers ‘our king’ Bernard Hill

Lord Of The Rings star Elijah Wood remembers ‘our king’ Bernard Hill - The actor has died at the age of 79.

30 '80s Icons You've Forgotten (But Shouldn't Have)

Take a delightful trip down memory lane with me!

Met Gala fashion faux pas – from Kardashians in cardigans to soggy T-shirts

The Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night of the year, has just taken place – a moment of frenzied anticipation as behind-the-scenes negotiations regarding which designer will have the honour of dressing which celebrity finally come to fruition (each pairing and outfits having been given the hallowed Anna Wintour seal of approval) and the watching publ...

Gollum star to direct first of two new Lord Of The Rings films

The team behind the Lord Of The Rings trilogy will work on two new films, Warner Bros has announced.

All the best celebrity style this month so far

Who wore what, from Gigi Hadid to Jennifer Lopez

‘I get a little stir-crazy’: Jennifer Connelly on David Bowie, working with family and going back to college

Jennifer Connelly is on a Zoom call from her home in Brooklyn, jetlagged after attending Louis Vuitton’s pre-fall 2024 show in Shanghai, which does not bode well: she is known to have been reticent in past interviews, and sometimes while working. When she made A Beautiful Mind, the 2001 movie for which she won an Oscar for playing the wife of schizophrenic mathematician John Nash, the co-producer Brian Grazer was unnerved by her reserve. “It was...

The 20 best mistaken identity movies

Here are some of the best movies that involve mistaken identity being important to the storytelling. Just don’t forget which site you read this on. No need for mistaken identity there.

10 STANDOUT Auditions From CANADA'S GOT TALENT 2024 So Far! | VIRAL FEED

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8 Netflix shows with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score you need to watch

Find your next binge-watch here.

20 of the most diehard fan bases in pop culture

From those who raved about Beethoven in the 19th century to the teens and tweens who pushed Beatlemania, they all helped build up the idea that when you love someone’s work or something, you go hard. With that, these are the most diehard fan bases in pop culture ever.

29 Hollywood Actresses Who Started Out as Models

The pivot is more common than you'd think.

1.6 million watch free Madonna gig on Brazil beach

It was the last show of The Celebration Tour, her first retrospective, which kicked off in October in London.

Inside the Met Gala: A fairytale forest, woodland creatures, and some starstuck first-timers

Inside the Met Gala: A fairytale forest, woodland creatures, and some starstuck first-timers - Many celebrities are Met Gala regulars, invited again and again

Ben Schwartz on Sonic the Hedgehog 3: ‘I haven’t seen a shred of darkness in Jim Carrey’

Ben Schwartz on Sonic the Hedgehog 3: ‘I haven’t seen a shred of darkness in Jim Carrey’ - INTERVIEW: The comedian and ‘Parks and Recreation’ star talks to Louis Chilton about the Keanu Reeves casting rumours, his new improv show at the Royal Albert Hall, and the time he forced John Malkovich to rewatch ‘Con Air’

Harry marks Invictus Games milestone with thanksgiving service

Harry marks Invictus Games milestone with thanksgiving service - The Duke of Sussex acknowledged supporters with a wave as he strode up St Paul’s Cathedral’s steps.

Will Abba holograms perform at Eurovision? Everything you need to know about this year's show

Will Abba holograms perform at this year's Eurovision? It's the question on every fan's lips.

20 movies where everyone dies

Every so often, a story comes along in which no one (or almost no one) makes it out alive, and even if they do, they are either physically dying or dead on the inside.