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Channel 5 owner Paramount agrees $8bn merger deal with billionaire tech heir

The US owner of Channel 5 has agreed to a $8bn (£6.3bn) merger deal with a billionaire tech heir’s production company, signalling an end to a months-long takeover saga. Paramount, the TV and film studio formerly known as ViacomCBS, has reportedly agreed to the terms of a merger with Skydance, a company set up by David Ellison, whose father is the S...

As Coachella struggles, nostalgia festivals are booming: ‘We never stopped listening to these bands’

For anyone with a love of early-2000s R&B and hip-hop, the line-up poster for this year’s Lovers & Friends festival in Las Vegas is a dreamland. Janet Jackson, Usher, Alicia Keys, Nelly, Ludacris, Gwen Stefani and Lil Wayne are among the big-name acts at the top of the poster with Craig David, Brandy, Monica, Eve and Sean Paul lower down. The fact it was planned as a one-day event meant it would be impossible to see all the big names. The most...

5 best Josh Brolin movies to stream on Prime Video, Disney Plus and more

Our picks for the best Josh Brolin movies, including the action thriller “Sicario” and the well-loved superhero movie “Avengers: Infinity War”.

The Cannes images that offer a snapshot of stardom before smartphones

In 1976, when he was just 22, photographer Richard Blanshard was sent to the Cannes Film Festival. His first job was to take a picture of Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire at the Hôtel du Cap, where they were promoting That’s Entertainment, Part 2. ‘Nobody else wanted to do it,’ he recalls. ‘It meant setting up a lab down there, processing the films, doi...

Best Sega Genesis Game From Each Year Of The Console's Life

The Sega Genesis is home to an array of iconic video games, but some are simply better than others. Here is the best release from each year.

Netflix is removing a large selection of movies this month

Netflix is removing a large selection of movies this month - A few unexpected titles are being taken down this coming month

The 25 funniest, weirdest, zaniest characters from Mel Brooks movies

Trying to narrow down the many remarkably brilliant and often memorable characters from Mel Brooks' directed moves might seem impossible; however, we gave it a try.

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.

Actor Jeremy Renner to star in first film since snowplough accident

Jeremy Renner is set to star in his first film since he was seriously injured in a snowplough accident.

The Boys mega-recap: what to know as season four comes out

The Boys mega-recap: what to know as season four comes out - Buckle up, it’s about to get complicated

40 celebrities who often get confused for one another

As many tabloids have claimed, celebrities are just like us! Only a lot of the time, their doppelgangers are also in the public eye. So now it’s time to look at the celebrities that often get confused for one another because they look so much alike, as well as a couple of other reasons that aren’t physical at all.

20 TV shows you may not know were inspired by real-life events

Why write something original when real life is so dramatic? These 20 television shows weren't works of total fiction but were inspired by real-life events.

The ENIGMA That Is James Acaster | The Best Of James Acaster

Taskmaster, Cats Does Countdown, Travel Man... he's certainly no stranger to Channel 4 and when James is about chaos usually follows. Here are some of his best bits from the C4 archive! SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channelfour?sub_confirmation=1 About #Channel4Entertainment: Here you will find all your favourite, ground-breaking entertainment from Channel 4 such as 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Gogglebox, Taskmaster and so much more. From belly laughs to slightly exhaling through your nose, we have videos to lose yourself in for hours. Like, subscribe and get involved in the conversations in the comments and remember that here we are altogether different. Stream on #Channel4

Strictly Come Dancing has ‘signed up’ blind celebrity for 2024 series

Strictly Come Dancing has ‘signed up’ blind celebrity for 2024 series - Star’s inclusion would mark a big first for the series

Art-rock’s elder statesman Bill Nelson on his wildest guitar stories – and why he still swears by the Line 6 Pod

The Be-Bop Deluxe icon invites us into his guitar-packed home to talk about his endless drive to write and record, his six-string war stories, and why he hasn’t used guitar amps for years

Pregnant Taylor Swift fan gets first contractions in middle of Eras Tour show

A pregnant Taylor Swift fan accidentally captured the moments she started having her first contractions during the Eras Tour show in Melbourne, Australia. Jen Gutierrez, who had travelled eight hours from home, was being filmed when she felt the sensations during 'Ready for it?' "Baby said 'are you ready for it?'", one TikTok user joked in the comm...

Argylle director Matthew Vaughn confronts ‘vitriolic’ response to film: ‘Took me by surprise’

Argylle director Matthew Vaughn confronts ‘vitriolic’ response to film: ‘Took me by surprise’ - The spy caper, which stars Bryce Dallas Howard and Henry Cavill, was widely panned upon its release this year

Britain's Got Talent 2024 final drops to worst ratings ever – but ITV fires back

What does the future hold?

How to entertain like an Italian this summer

JJ Martin is ‘creative commander’ of her fashion and homeware brand, La DoubleJ. Originally from Los Angeles, the expert party host now lives in Milan, where she has perfected a style of entertaining every bit as lively as her print dresses. What advice can she offer the rather more introverted British host? What drinks do you like to serve? I love...

Icon Box By Patrick Starrr: It's Giving Major Glam

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Godzilla Minus One: this terrific monster epic should give Hollywood pause

When Godzilla makes an entrance, no-one expects the big lug to quietly slip in at the back. But this time, Toho Studios’ lumbering mascot has done himself proud. With little in the way of advance warning, the latest in a near-70-year string of Japanese Godzilla films has just roared and crunched its way into the record books: last weekend it became...

Happy 94th birthday Clint Eastwood: his best films – ranked!

20. Every Which Way But Loose (1978) Against all advice, Clint Eastwood switched direction with a knockabout comedy that would be one of his biggest hits. He plays a bare-knuckle fighter who falls for a country singer, though the real romantic chemistry is between him and Clyde the orangutan. Barroom brawls aplenty! Ruth Gordon (as “Ma”) v Nazi bikers! 19. Million Dollar Baby (2004) In a role that fits him like a comfy old overcoat, Eastwood...

20 rom-coms that men like to watch

Who said rom-coms were only for women? Check out these 20 examples of the genre that everyone can enjoy.

29 Underrated Movies Worth Watching

Don't overlook these low-key classics.

This Nintendo character is now canonically trans – and I couldn’t be happier

Queer people exist, and they should exist in video games.

The Crow review – Brandon Lee’s heavy metal horror is still a potent goth fantasy

Just over 30 years ago, emerging action star Brandon Lee – son of Bruce Lee – was killed by a prop gun accident, fatally shot in the stomach on the set of this Gothamesque revenge fantasy thriller. It was a desperately sad event that generated more spurious talk of a family “curse” (Bruce died at age 32), rather than a conversation around movie location safety, which continues to be a problem to this day. Now The Crow, which was released in...

TV tonight: a striking series brings unheard D-day recordings to life

D-Day: The Unheard Tapes 9pm, BBC Two Using young actors who have been cast to resemble the soldiers telling their stories, this striking series features lip-synced audio recordings that bring together the perspectives of British, US, French and German soldiers as they lived through one of the most pivotal days of the 20th century. PH Britain’s Got Talent: The Final 7.30pm, ITV1 Who will become the next BGT winner, following on from, erm,...

‘She’s a rude, belittling fat-shamer’: How Peppa Pig became every parent’s worst nightmare

‘She’s a rude, belittling fat-shamer’: How Peppa Pig became every parent’s worst nightmare - LET’S UNPACK THAT: As parents criticise the anthropomorphic piglet – created 20 years ago today – for being a malign influence on young viewers, Ellie Muir explores whether children’s TV characters have to be role models

25 Old Hollywood Beauty Secrets That Are Too Good Not to Use

Classic for a reason.

I Am: Celine Dion official trailer

A raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar's struggle with a life-altering illness.

Maya Hawke says she is ‘comfortable with not deserving’ the kind of life she has

Maya Hawke says she is ‘comfortable with not deserving’ the kind of life she has - The American actress reflected on her relationship with her parents Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke.

Kate Hudson says she ‘would have felt too vulnerable’ launching music career when younger

Kate Hudson says she ‘would have felt too vulnerable’ launching music career when younger - Actor released debut studio album Glorious last month

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.

Netflix confirms a Minecraft animated series is in the works

20 facts you might not know about 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie'

In 1993, we got a Super Mario Bros. movie. Super Mario Bros. was an utter flop critically and commercially. It was not until 2023 that Hollywood took another shot. Would The Super Mario Bros. Movie work? Here are 20 facts you might not know about the world of mustachioed plumbers and mushroom people.

Backgrounds With The Strongest Features In Dungeons & Dragons

Every D&D background has its unique features, but some are more widely useful across campaigns than others.

Bridgerton star Simone Ashley on the challenges of being a poster girl for change in Porter interview

Bridgerton star Simone Ashley on the challenges of being a poster girl for change in Porter interview - The actress joins actors including Golda Rosheuvel and Adjoa Andoh in the multi-racial cast in the historical drama which has been praised for its colour-blind casting

Monster Jam Showdown - Driver vs. Fans - Kayla Blood

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Jake Paul offered major opponent after cancelling Mike Tyson fight

Jeremy Renner addresses why he had to leave Mission: Impossible films

Jeremy Renner addresses why he had to leave Mission: Impossible films - ‘The Avengers’ and ‘Hawkeye’ star played William Brandt in two films of the action franchise

31 Celebrities You Never Knew Were Royal

Don't let anyone ever tell you that Beyoncé isn't the Queen. She's actually royalty.

Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League ends weekly developer updates ahead of Season 2

The second episode of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Season 1 is here, and it adds new enemies, cosmetics, skills and more.

Where are the punks? Dua Lipa’s Camden docuseries completely misses the point

Where are the punks? Dua Lipa’s Camden docuseries completely misses the point - COMMENT: The pop star taps the biggest names in her phonebook for a Disney+ documentary about London’s music hub. It’s a shame so few of them have anything to do with Camden, writes Mark Beaumont

The 27 Most Iconic Supermodels of the '80s

Including all the 'Sports Illustrated' icons.

Fantastic Doll Crafts Made From Simple Materials

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5 best Netflix features you’re not using but really should be

These Netflix features can upgrade your streaming experience giving you access to secret categories, smart downloads and more.

Sex Pistols members unite with Frank Carter to help save Bush Hall music venue

Sex Pistols members unite with Frank Carter to help save Bush Hall music venue - The musicians will perform the band’s 1977 album, Never Mind The Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols

Top Tips On Character Meet And Greets With Your Little Ones | planDisney

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Benedict Cumberbatch’s Netflix whodunnit Eric is the best show of 2024 – until it isn’t

The thrilling drama features some of the most stand-out performances of the year.

The LA Philharmonic prove low on nourishment but high on charm, plus the best of June’s classical concerts

Los Angeles Philharmonic, Barbican ★★★☆☆ Since taking the reins of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo “The Dude” Dudamel, the most famous alumnus of the globally renowned Venezuelan music education system El Sistema, has striven to embrace every aspect of his adopted city. It’s an admirable aim, which the orchestra na...