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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?

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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...

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Be honest: there are times when you have felt schadenfreude, or “delight in another’s misfortunes”. But what about vorfreude? I recently came across this lovely word, which my German-speaking friend translated as “the anticipation of joy”. It struck me as such a hopeful concept – surely we could all do with less schadenfreude and more vorfreude. So what exactly is anticipatory joy, how do we cultivate it and will it make us happier? “The idea is...

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It started with a gentle "I need your participation, please", as Blur frontman Damon Albarn sought an audience singalong during a Coachella performance.

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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...

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Why The Reaction To Jason Day’s Masters Clothing Is A Terrible Look For Golf

Is there any sincerity to claims that we want to grow the game and be inclusive?

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.

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.

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Star power isn’t what it used to be in movies, though movie stars still exist. Sometimes, though, a movie is a huge hit, but one thing is missing: stars.

Dele Alli provides latest career update in Monday Night Football appearance

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

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Gaming: the five best online games to play in 2024

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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...

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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 ...

Police in India arrest two men accused of shooting at Bollywood star Salman Khan’s home

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

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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.

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