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Pop Groups You Probably Forgot Existed

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

David Pecker, former National Enquirer publisher, testifies in Trump hush-money trial

David Pecker, the ex-publisher of the National Enquirer, was the first prosecution witness to appear against Donald Trump on Monday. His friendship with the former president stretches back decades. One ex-employee said that he attempted to model himself on Mr Trump, while prosecutors claim the men formed a “criminal conspiracy” to influence the 201...

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...

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

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?

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

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

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 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

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 ...

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

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.

The Co-op Live catastrophe: how the opening of Manchester’s ‘ultimate arena’ became a joke

“Fuming” was the word most commonly used by Rick Astley fans on Saturday. Just an hour before the doors opened for the inaugural test concert at Manchester’s gleaming new Co-op Live concert arena, thousands of fans received an email telling them that their tickets had been cancelled. The Never Gonna Give You Up singer performed to 3,500 people rath...

“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

How to spend the ultimate weekend in Las Vegas

You'll spot it from far away, if you were clever enough to ask for a window seat on the plane. It's Sin City – an oasis of glittering lights in the desert, home of the Strip and the drive-in wedding chapel, playground of the Mob, and a visual spectacle complete with its own Eiffel Tower, Egyptian pyramids, and Venetian canals. Welcome to Las Vegas....

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

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...

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

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.

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.

The Most Important Icons of the '90s

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

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’

60 feel-good films guaranteed to put a smile on your face

Need a pick me up? Look no further!

Snooker-Selby unsure of future after early Crucible exit

(Reuters) - Four-times world snooker champion Mark Selby is considering his future because the sport has adversely impacted his mental health, he said after his 10-6 first-round defeat by Joe O’Connor on Monday. Selby, who won the world title in 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2021 and was runner-up last year, was disappointed with his performance against Crucible debutant O'Connor as he suffered his first

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.

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...

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

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...

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

Classic and American car show taking place at West Walton Playing Field

A car show will be a treat for all of our motor lovers. West Walton Village Hall is hosting a classic and American car show on Monday, May 6 from 10am-4pm at the playing field. On the day there will be pre-2000 cars, vintage bikes, food and drinks to enjoy, and many stalls to have a look around. All proceedings from this event will be going to the ...

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

Irradiated wastelands are back in fashion, evidently

Everton vs Liverpool: Merseyside derby prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds

Everton vs Liverpool: Merseyside derby prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds - Jurgen Klopp’s final Merseyside derby

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...

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

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?

20 facts you might not know about 'Alien'

“Alien” is an unexpected franchise starter, but also a fine film worth delving into with 20 facts about the movie.

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

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...

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 -

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,...

Lloyd Webber tells of ‘greatest honour’ of life as King makes him a Garter Knight

Lloyd Webber tells of ‘greatest honour’ of life as King makes him a Garter Knight - The composer said he was ‘humbled, grateful and, quite frankly, staggered’ to be made a Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter.

Ryan Reynolds teases cameo of Wrexham striker in new Deadpool film

Ryan Reynolds appears to have confirmed that Wrexham striker Ollie Palmer is in his next film, Deadpool 3.

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

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

The 28 Funniest Actors (Who Aren't Actually Comedians)

But you'd never know 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...

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...

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

30 Icons of the 1970s

Fashion, film, and music would never be the same.