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‘Clueless’ execs and few hits: How Channel 4 unravelled

As media heavyweights descended on London’s Victoria & Albert museum to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Channel 4 in November 2022, the atmosphere was so celebratory that a serving cabinet minister led a rendition of “Happy Birthday”. Now, less than 18 months after that glitzy party – with the bosses of the BBC, ITV and Sky toasting their rival’s...


Saudi Arabia to participate in Miss Universe pageant for the first time

Saudi Arabia to participate in Miss Universe pageant for the first time - Rumy Alqahtani, a 27-year-old Riyadh-born model, will be representing Saudi Arabia at pageant


How much British viewers pay for Netflix compared with other countries

Households in the UK pay more for a standard plan than countries including Canada and Australia


Matt cartoons – March 2024


Kenan Thompson speaks out on Dan Schneider allegations: ‘Investigate more’

Kenan Thompson speaks out on Dan Schneider allegations: ‘Investigate more’ - ‘It’s supposed to be a safe place for kids’, the ‘Kenan & Kel’ actor said


Everything to know about Benedict Cumberbatch's Netflix series, Eric

Benedict Cumberbatch? Tick!


Do you secretly hate holidays? Here’s how to relax and get the break you need

A holiday glows like a beacon on your calendar, those struck-out days as much a destination as France, or the Caribbean. What could be more enticing than a week or two away from the stresses of work and extended family, spent on a beach or in a far-off city? But sadly – as anyone who has failed to find the hotel Wi-Fi code will attest – those preci...


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


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...


Tony Blackburn hijacks BBC Radio 2 show to mark 60 years of pirate radio

Tony Blackburn hijacks BBC Radio 2 show to mark 60 years of pirate radio - The DJ, 81, worked on pirate stations Radio Caroline and Radio London in the 1960s.


20 of the most diehard fan bases in pop culture

From those who raved about Beethoven in the 19th century to the teens and tweens who pushed Beatlemania, they all helped build up the idea that when you love someone’s work or something, you go hard. With that, these are the most diehard fan bases in pop culture ever.


The best and worst TV shows about outer space

Space is vast and nigh infinite, and naturally it has been the setting for many works of culture. That includes TV shows, of course. Dozens of shows have made space a central part of their stories. Some of them have been really good. Others are maybe a little questionable.


Alex cartoons, March 2024


No Plans For Easter? Here Are 12 Ways To Make The Most Of The Bank Holiday Weekend

Bottomless brunches, spring fairs and cherry blossoms aplenty


‘We’re the Muslim Spice Girls!’ Shazia Mirza on finding box office gold with her halal comedy supergroup

For years, Muslim women have been the butt of the joke. We have been described as looking like “bank robbers” and “letterboxes” by the likes of Bernard Manning and Boris Johnson. And from Jack “take off your veils” Straw to Donald Trump, who said at least we “don’t have to put on makeup”, white men in power have continuously attacked us for cheap laughs. We couldn’t retaliate. We were the voiceless, faceless, humourless, powerless underdogs of...


Which generation are you? Age ranges from Gen Z to Baby Boomers explained

Which generation are you? Age ranges from Gen Z to Baby Boomers explained - Each generation comes with its own stereotypes


Festivals with nostalgic music icons from 70s to the 90s you can still get tickets for

Join thousands of others this summer.


Stevie Wonder makes urgent plea during surprise Hollywood Walk of Fame appearance

Stevie Wonder makes urgent plea during surprise Hollywood Walk of Fame appearance -


OPINION - Is it morally wrong to go and see the Michael Jackson musical? I think so

Is it morally wrong to go and see the Michael Jackson musical? I think so -


Russia arrests another suspect in concert hall attack that killed 143

Russia arrests another suspect in concert hall attack that killed 143 - Russia’s top investigative body says that another suspect has been detained as an accomplice in the attack by gunmen on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed 143 people


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 Last Of Us' Showrunner Just Said That Season 2 Fan Predictions Are '28% Correct'

How precise


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.


20 famous actors who struggled to find work after making it big

The entertainment industry is notoriously difficult to stay employed in, and it doesn't necessarily stop just because you've found some fame. Just ask these 20 actors.


Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson is another dull and dangerous freak show, but boxing is hooked

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson is another dull and dangerous freak show, but boxing is hooked - Crossover fights may be big business but, as Carl Froch puts it, are ‘draining the dregs of the barrel’


How the island paradise of Zanzibar is being ruined by British tourists

Exotic islands will always provide the perfect backdrop for a party. Zanzibar is no exception. Even the name sparks images of long sultry nights, “anything goes” attitudes and unbridled hedonism. But go back a few decades and this semi-autonomous Tanzanian archipelago was a simple, spice-producing country faithfully observing Muslim traditions. My ...


Concert tours to see this spring

Ring in the new season with a selection of live performances


New Netflix show stacks up astonishing 81,000,000 viewing hours in just one week


20 facts you might not know about 'Barbie'

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.


Beyoncé has announced a track list for 'Cowboy Carter' — here's everything you need to know

The superstar announced the project during a surprise Super Bowl commercial — here are all the details


32 Child Stars Who Became Successful Adult Actors

They made the notoriously bumpy transition look seamless.


15 alternative things to do in London that aren't the same old tourist traps

Try these hidden gems off the tourist trail...


OPINION - Forget your handbag, the latest status symbol du jour is your luxury beliefs

Forget your handbag, the latest status symbol du jour is your luxury beliefs -


The 31 Most Underrated '90s Movies

Here's looking at you, 'Tombstone.'


3 classic horror movies to stream on Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video

These three horrors are among the best films of all time, and you can stream them right now.


Christine McGuinness offers heartfelt advice to parents waiting for child's autism diagnosis

Christine McGuinness offers heartfelt advice to parents waiting for child's autism diagnosis - EXCLUSIVE The model and TV personality has three children with autism and has also been diagnosed herself


Brentford vs Manchester United: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Brentford vs Manchester United: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds - Man Utd out to gather momentum for Champions League push


How to watch Liverpool vs Brighton on TV and Livestream

Here’s how to watch Liverpool vs Brighton in the Premier League on TV and livestream this Sunday.


Biden to host star-studded fundraiser with Obama and Clinton to raise $25m

US President Joe Biden's presidential election campaign is set to raise $25m (£19.7m) due to a star-studded event that will be attended by more than three decades of Democratic leadership.


24 basement ideas to convert your downstairs space

Transform your subterranean space into something fabulous with basement ideas that add value in every way.


The most anticipated albums of 2024

What could be more exciting than your favorite artist dropping new music? Absolutely nothing. Here are 20 artists with the most anticipated albums of 2024.


US journalist marks a year in a Russian prison as courts keep extending his time behind bars

For Evan Gershkovich, the dozen appearances in Moscow's courts over the past year have fallen into a pattern. Guards take the American journalist from the notorious Lefortovo Prison in a van for the short drive to the courthouse. He’s led in handcuffs to a defendants’ cage in front of a judge for yet another hearing about his pretrial detention on espionage charges. The proceedings are always closed. His appeals are always rejected, and his time...


Zendaya embraces method dressing on the red carpet

The actress wore a custom gown inspired by her role in Challengers


30 Icons of the 1970s

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


You can't sue us for making games 'too entertaining,' say major game developers in response to addiction lawsuits

Microsoft, Rockstar, Epic, and others are being sued for using "addictive psychological features" in games like Minecraft, GTA 5, and Fortnite.


Dragons’ Den: Where to buy Glaize gel nails, Furr Boost dog drink, Remy bean bag and more

Dragons’ Den: Where to buy Glaize gel nails, Furr Boost dog drink, Remy bean bag and more - In the den this week, we also see an accessible magazine for those with print disabilities


Larry David praised for scorching ‘sick’ Trump in passionate rant

American actor and comedian Larry David has branded Donald Trump a “little baby” in a scathing rant about the former President. The actor has long criticised the Trump family and even included a joke about Don Jr. in a 2021 episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. The TV star was talking politics recently in a live interview on CNN and didn’t hold back whe...


New on Prime Video and Freevee in April 2024 — all the new shows and movies to watch

It's a big month for new movies and shows on Prime Video with "Fallout" and "The Holdovers" arriving in April 2024.


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...


Here’s why you need to stay away from Roman Polanski’s ‘The Palace’

The 90-year-old's most recent film ‘The Palace’ has finally secured French distribution. Here’s why you should avoid it at all costs. View on euronews