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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...

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...

James Laurenson, top-class stage actor who was also a memorable screen supporting player – obituary

James Laurenson, the actor who has died aged 84, arrived in Britain from his native New Zealand in the early 1960s and enjoyed a varied career in theatre, television and film. He made his film debut in 1969 with a small part in Ken Russell’s Women In Love and his other screen roles ranged from Major General Ross in the Sharpe television series to P...

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

Take a delightful trip down memory lane with me!

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?

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

20 kids movies that are definitely not for kids

Family movie nights can be wonderful. They can be a shared experience in which everyone is lost in the same film — both parents and children glued to the screen. But not all kids movies are meant for kids. These films are worth looking into before you choose them for family night.

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.

Truest Blood: Season 3 Official Podcast | Episode 3 | HBO

On this episode, Deborah and Kristin are talking about villains! And not just any villain, the bad boy of season 3 King Russell Edgington, the Vampire King of Mississippi. The phenomenal Denis O’Hare is here to spill all the royal secrets behind his portrayal. Listen to Truest Blood on @StreamOnMax or wherever you get your podcasts. ABOUT HBO HBO is home to the shows and films that everyone is talking about, from groundbreaking series and documentaries to the biggest blockbuster movies. About Max: Max is the culture-defining entertainment service for every mood. With a variety of genres that include your favorite series and movies from iconic brands and treasured franchises, it delivers irresistible stories every time. From reuniting with life-long favorites to uncovering new ones you haven’t discovered yet, there's something for every moment, every feeling, every you. It’s all here. Iconic series, award-winning movies, fresh originals, and family favorites featuring the worlds of Harry Potter, the DC Universe, and HBO. Discover the best entertainment for every mood. Introducing Max – the one to watch. #WarnerBrosDiscovery #streamonmax #theonetowatch SUBSCRIBE TO HBO https://streamonm.ax/3NXRAba GET MAX https://streamonm.ax/Max MORE HBO Official Site: https://itsh.bo/dotcom Follow HBO on Instagram: https://itsh.bo/instagram Follow HBO on TikTok: https://itsh.bo/tiktok Follow HBO on Twitter: https://itsh.bo/twitter Like HBO on Facebook: https://itsh.bo/facebook

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?

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....

The 32 Prettiest Grammys Beauty Looks Ever

Hair and makeup fit for music's biggest night.

FALLOUT: Biggest Questions For Season 2

Welcome to the Wasteland, Fallout fans! The Prime Video series delivered an epic adaptation of the beloved post-apocalyptic video game franchise that's sure to leave fans hungry for more. With the announcement of a second season officially on the way, Dan Casey is reporting heading into the Vaults to break down all the burning questions we have from season one. More Television News: https://nerdist.com/topic/television/ Watch more Nerdist News: http://bit.ly/1qvVVhV Follow Us: Facebook https://facebook.com/nerdist Twitter https://twitter.com/Nerdist Instagram https://instagram.com/nerdist/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdist Image: Prime Video

20 celebrities you forgot were in hit animated movies

Sometimes, we connect animated characters to the celebrity who voiced them, like Robin Williams and Genie in Aladdin. Other times, we forget entirely when a celebrity was part of a hit animated film.

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 ...

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.

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

All the best celebrity style this month so far

Who wore what, from Anya Taylor-Joy to Gigi Hadid

Ralph Ineson: Harry Potter actor cast in major Fantastic Four role

Ralph Ineson: Harry Potter actor cast in major Fantastic Four role - Ralph Ineson will play Galactus in the upcoming Marvel superhero movie

‘Punching up against colonialism is glorious!’ The unstoppable rise of Indian comedy in the UK

In the summer of 2010, Anuvab Pal was writing an article about the opening of the Comedy Store in Mumbai, impresario Don Ward’s attempt to introduce British-style standup to India. Pal, then working primarily as a screenwriter, went to interview Ward, whose storied London venue was a cradle of alternative comedy in the 1980s. He told Pal that press coverage was all well and good, but what he really needed was performers. The initial plan –...

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.

THOR: RAGNAROK Clip - "Hulk Parade" (2017) Marvel

THOR: RAGNAROK Clip - "Hulk Parade" (2017) Marvel PLOT: Imprisoned, the mighty Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must fight for survival and race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home and the Asgardian civilization. CAST: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett Popular Superhero Clips -- https://bit.ly/3dicv7h SUBSCRIBE for more SUPERHERO videos here: https://goo.gl/9Ahzw8 Buy the film here! https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B076XR2JF6/joblosmovieempor/ #Thor

Every Final Barden Bellas Performance from Pitch Perfect | TUNE

Check out the incredible medleys and stunning performances from Pitch Perfect 1, 2 and 3, featuring Rebel Wilson, Anna Kendrick, Hailee Steinfeld and more! What are the Pitch Perfect movies about? Relive the best moments with your favorite pitches! Triple the laughs, the adventures (or misadventures), and music with this three-movie collection. Starring Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Adam DeVine, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, John Michael Higgins, Katey Sagal, Elizabeth Banks, Jason Moore, Alexis Knapp, Hana Mae Lee, and Trish Sie. Watch all three Pitch Perfect movies here: https://www.uphe.com/movies/pitch-perfect-trilogy *** Welcome to TUNE, a channel that celebrates the musical moments in film. From the movie musicals to the musical biopic, we'll be bringing you iconic scenes and the tunes you love! Subscribe here: youtube.com/channel/UCcqcAJ62tsyye-HbXm5GDHA?sub_confirmation=1 #pitchperfect #annakendrick #bardenbellas #musicals

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 ...

The ascent of David Ellison, the ‘Top Gun’ billionaire buying up Hollywood

Hollywood isn’t kind to the children of billionaires who want to be famous. Oil dynasty scion Balthazar Getty’s career started well with his performance as Ralph in 1990’s Lord of the Flies, but since then the leading roles have been scarce. Comedian Nick Kroll, the son of corporate investigators Kroll Inc founder Jules, is voicing animated films s...

Olivia Rodrigo, OVO Hydro, Glasgow, review: A high energy pop-rock extravaganza

Woe betide anyone who didn’t get the memo: minidress, combat boots or Converse trainers, and a strictly black, purple, and pink dress code. The Olivia Rodrigo fan uniform is well-established by now, three years into the American singer’s stardom — as evidenced by the thousands of girls streaming along the appropriately pink walkway to Glasgow’s OVO...

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.

Spirited Away review, London Coliseum: Studio Ghibli adaptation is three hours of relentless spectacle

Spirited Away review, London Coliseum: Studio Ghibli adaptation is three hours of relentless spectacle - 5/5 Hayao Miyazaki’s inimitable animation is brought to the stage in a crowd-pleasing, visually ambitious reimagining

Netflix’s Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire – Why the Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams film nailed the competition

Netflix’s Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire – Why the Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams film nailed the competition - Will Ferrell, the film’s star and co-writer, is a self-professed Eurovision superfan

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

31 Child Stars Who Became Successful Adult Actors

They made the notoriously bumpy transition look seamless.

From racing to laughing: Daniel Ricciardo to produce new F1 comedy

Daniel Ricciardo will be one of the executive producers of a new comedy set in the Formula 1 world, and no it's not based on Mercedes' current season.

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

Find your next binge-watch here.

‘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...

Israel’s Eurovision entry Eden Golan responds to Palestine protests as she makes final

Israel’s Eurovision entry Eden Golan responds to Palestine protests as she makes final -

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.

BLACK ADAM Clip - "Word Choice" (2022) Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson - DC

BLACK ADAM Clip - "Word Choice" (2022) DC Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson stars in the action adventure ‘Black Adam’, the first ever feature film to explore the story of the DC Super Hero. #BlackAdam PLOT: Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods-and imprisoned just as quickly-Black Adam (Johnson) is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world. CAST: Dwayne "The Rock Johnson, Pierce Brosnan, Sarah Shahi Buy the film here! https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0B6Q2ST1R/joblosmovieempor/ Wanna support us? Get your JoBlo Merch right here! https://joblo-merch.creator-spring.com/ Popular Superhero Clips -- https://bit.ly/3dicv7h SUBSCRIBE for more SUPERHERO videos here: https://goo.gl/9Ahzw8

The 10 best things on Netflix based on extraordinary true stories

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

The actress just retired her trademark hair colour

The Most Underrated TV Shows Ever

Under-the-radar gems that never got the fanfare they deserved.

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.

David Tennant and Aidan Turner in first official look at new 80s drama Rivals

Rivals is released later this year.

Co-op Live confirms act for opening gig after inspection into series of delays

The new Manchester venue will finally open its doors next week.

Classic TV show returns with perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

Here's our pick of everything to add to your calendar in May

From exclusive shopping pop-ups to fashion-focused exhibitions, here's what to book, see and do this month

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

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

Jack Blocker's EPIC Cover of The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" - American Idol 2024

Jack Blocker performs a Billboard chart-topping hit LIVE on the Idol stage! 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.

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.