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From the brink to the big screen: 20 amazing actor comebacks

Even if an actor has made it into the spotlight, that doesn't mean they can't be pushed out of it. Not everyone gets a second chance, but there have been a number of celebrated comeback performances from actors that have relaunched their careers.

'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

14 cancelled Netflix shows that everybody wants back

Fans are still weeping and hoping.

Blur's frontman tells lacklustre Coachella crowd 'you'll never see us again'

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

Iran charges journalists and newspapers for criticising attack on Israel

Iran has charged several journalists and newspapers after they criticised Saturday’s strikes on Israel. Tehran’s prosecutor’s office said it had issued charges against the pro-reform newspaper Etemad and its journalist Abbas Abdi, the financial newspaper the Jahan Sanat, the journalist Yashar Soltani and prominent filmmaker Hossein Dehbashi. All ha...

'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.

‘We’re the last bastion of rental’: the video stores resisting the rise of streaming

A man shuffles along a royal blue carpet and props himself up against a stacked shelf of videos. Reeling off a list of films, he is handed three store-branded DVD cases. In return? A crisp fiver – plus his thoughts on South Korean horror flicks without any dialogue. This isn’t a sepia-tinged flashback from the past. Nor is it all just a dream. It is 2024 and the transaction is taking place at Snips Movies, one of the UK’s last video rental...

Celebrities you didn't realize voiced popular TV and film characters

Celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Drake, and The Rock have given entertainment fans plenty to be thankful for — from chart-topping songs to some of the best films of all time. But once you finish this list, you'll remember these actors' impact on the animation world.

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

Who's ready for major nostalgia?

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...

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.

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

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...

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.

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

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

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

The best movies that your kids shouldn't watch

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...

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

The 18 most controversial songs in country music history

Even though country music is mostly known as a genre that revels in nostalgia, it's not completely devoid of controversy and hard-hitting subject matter. Flip through the slideshow below for a look at the genre's most controversial tunes.

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

Polarisation shown in new film Civil War

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

‘Smell is really important for social communication’: how technology is ruining our senses

“Wait a minute, wait a minute. You ain’t heard nothing yet.” So went the first line of audible dialogue in a feature film, 1927’s The Jazz Singer. It was one of the first times that mass media had conveyed the sight and sound of a scene together, and the audience was enthralled. There have been improvements since: black and white has become colour, frame rates and resolutions have increased and sound quality has improved, but the media we...

The Night Manager is officially returning

Tom Hiddleston is returning!

20 suspenseful documentaries you’ll want to binge in one sitting

Trust us. We know all about entertaining TV shows you can binge-watch . But what about documentaries? Look no further. Our list of 20, which tell the stories of mysterious murders, corruption, and religious cults, is sure to have you telling Netflix, "I'm still watching."

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 ...

31 Child Stars Who Became Successful Adult Actors

They made the notoriously bumpy transition look seamless.

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’

Monopoly cheat sheet: the history, its reincarnations, and the best properties in London as film confirmed

Monopoly cheat sheet: the history, its reincarnations, and the best properties in London as film confirmed - The best tips on building your own property empire

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.

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

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

Not a sequin in sight

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

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

‘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...

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.

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

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...

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

86 Movies You Have to Watch at Least Once in Your Life

The essentials. (Netflix password not included.)

Pop Groups You Probably Forgot Existed

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

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.

IKEA unveils inflatable chair that "challenges traditional gaming design"

As part of Milan design week, IKEA has launched a collection of gaming furniture designed to subvert the genre's stereotypical "cyberpunk-y" look. The Brännboll collection includes 20 pieces of seating, storage and various accessories designed to make at-home gameplay more immersive while blending into the home when not in use. Among them is a spill-proof The post IKEA unveils inflatable chair that "challenges traditional gaming design" appeared...

Ridley Scott describes experience of making Alien as a ‘nightmare’

Ridley Scott describes experience of making Alien as a ‘nightmare’ - The director opened up about the seminal sci-fi horror in a new interview

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

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?

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.

Trump Media shares tank after filing shows more stock may be sold

By Echo Wang (Reuters) -Shares of Donald Trump's social media company slumped 18% on Monday, extending losses since the stock's debut last month, after the company said it could sell millions of shares in coming months, including the former president's entire stake. Trading in Trump Media & Technology Group, which operates Truth Social, has been volatile since its listing on March 26, attracting

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...

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...