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Hollywood and Broadway actress who danced with Fred Astaire dies

Janis Paige, a popular Hollywood and Broadway actress who danced with Fred Astaire, has died aged 101.

Glastonbury announces full 2024 lineup, adding James, Tems, Squeeze and more

The full lineup for Glastonbury 2024 has been announced, with new additions to the bill including indie icons James and Nigerian pop sensation Tems. Squeeze have been announced to kick off the festival at noon on Friday on the Pyramid stage, while the Birmingham Royal Ballet will open the stage on Sunday with their production Interlinked. Femi Kuti, Seasick Steve, Jamie Webster, the Staves, the Skatalites, Jalen Ngonda, the Vaccines, Johnny...

Lupita Nyong’o had therapy to overcome her fear of cats for new horror role

Lupita Nyong’o has spoken out about the most terrifying aspect of her upcoming horror film – working with a cat. The actress said she needed “cat therapy” to prepare for her role in the Netflix film A Quiet Place: Day One, because she harbours a long-standing phobia of the animal and her character owns one. Nyong’o, 41, said:  “I asked the director...

30 Child Stars Who Became Successful Adult Actors

They made the notoriously bumpy transition look seamless.

18 of the funniest songs in music history

Whether unintentionally funny or raucous on purpose, there are plenty of songs across the genres that will inspire a chuckle or two. Considering that music tackles pretty much every human emotion, it's perhaps not a surprise that comedy also makes plenty of appearances. Flip through the slideshow below for 18 of music's funniest tunes.

Jake Paul offered major opponent after cancelling Mike Tyson fight

California love: 20 essential songs about the Golden State

Flip through the gallery for 20 of the most iconic songs written about California, from the haunting "San Francisco" to the legendary Beach Boys classic "California Girls."

New on Netflix in June 2024: Every movie and TV series landing this month

New on Netflix in June 2024: Every movie and TV series landing this month - All the new releases arriving in the next 30 days

Kevin Costner refused to shorten eulogy at Whitney Houston’s funeral: ‘They can get over that’

Kevin Costner refused to shorten eulogy at Whitney Houston’s funeral: ‘They can get over that’ - Actor declined to cut his speech short until he had said everything he ‘needed to say’

These 20 films had crazy, unexpected twists

Is there anything worse than a boring movie? These 20 films were anything but boring, thanks to their epic plot twists that viewers totally didn't expect.

Peter Davison: ‘I think Doctor Who is a good role model because he’s a hero who doesn’t beat people up’

When Peter Davison was 15, his parents gave him a book of Cole Porter lyrics. “I’ve always played the guitar and we had a piano in the house, so I’d bang out chords Paul McCartney style,” he says. “But mainly I wanted to be a songwriter. Because I am quite a traditionalist, Cole Porter always appealed to me.” Several decades on, Davison is finally ...

‘A soulless human corpse endowed by sorcery’: why we’re still obsessed with zombies

Today, fans of The Walking Dead will find out exactly what happened to Rick Grimes, the stoical police officer-turned zombie slayer (played by Andrew Lincoln) who was last seen blowing up a bridge at the end of season 9 of the hit drama. The Walking Dead: the Ones Who Live premieres on Sky today, and it’s a sign that zombies still mean big business...

Top Gear's Top 9: truly unsung movie cars

Like the Bullitt Mustang! Just kidding

Daisy Ridley says it is ‘amazing’ to play record-breaking female swimmer

British actress Daisy Ridley has spoken about her joy at shining a light on a “determined and resilient” woman whose achievements have been forgotten. Ridley plays competitive swimmer Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle in Young Woman And The Sea, which follows her journey to become the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926. “It feels amazing to play someone who has been forgotten,” Ridley, 32, told the PA news agency at the UK gala screening in London.

Iconic 70s punk group reunite to perform full debut album to save London music venue

They are coming together for a great cause.

Notable actors we mostly recognize by their faces, not names

You likely recognize their faces, and the movies they've been in. However, the names continue to escape the mind — and that's OK. Here are some actors and actresses that we've seen in countless movies and television shows, but can't think of their names for the life of us.

‘We paid £24,000 to tour the US but Taylor comes here for free!’: how America is crippling UK acts

Last month, a stellar line-up took to the stage at the Cruel World Festival in Los Angeles, where American fans had paid between £200 and £2400 to fill their Doc Marten boots with quintessentially British music from bands and artists including Duran Duran, Simple Minds, Gary Numan, The Stranglers and Heaven 17. “What a line-up! Are you excited?” I ...

Henry VII: The Secret Life Of England's Most Sinister Monarch | The Winter King | Timeline

Author Thomas Penn takes an extraordinary journey into the dark and chilling world of the first Tudor, Henry VII. From his victory over Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, to his secret death and the succession of his son Henry VIII, this programme reveals the ruthless tactics Henry VII used to win - and cling on to - the ultimate prize, the throne of England. Exploring magnificent buildings and long-lost documents, Penn reveals the true story of this suspicious, enigmatic and terrifying monarch. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code 'TIMELINE' 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ You can find more from us on: https://www.facebook.com/timelineWH https://www.tiktok.com/@timelineworldhistory https://www.instagram.com/timelineWH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact [email protected]

One and done: 20 great films we never want to watch again

Not even the best direction in the world can make these movies worth a second watch--not even close.

Channel 4 axes five channels as viewers express devastation over ‘end of an era’

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

British star cast to follow in the footsteps of Dolph Lundgren as He-Man

He's a muscle-bound blonde from Eternia battling to save the universe - and now a 29-year-old brunette actor from Hammersmith is about to bring him to the big screen.

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...

Race Across the World wasn’t lying to everyone – that’s just how TV works

Race Across the World wasn’t lying to everyone – that’s just how TV works - STATE OF THE ARTS: Past contestants on the BBC’s hit reality series have lifted the lid on some of the behind-the-scenes allowances that viewers weren’t meant to know. Is it a fix? No, writes Louis Chilton – and the question of what is ‘genuine’ could hardly matter less

The ES Shopping Shortlist: What to shop, see and know in June 2024

The ES Shopping Shortlist: What to shop, see and know in June 2024 - The hot-off-the-press launches and dazzling shopping newness to know this month

How 70% of Britain’s Cash Went Missing

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Teen Titans: The Judas Contract - Nightwing and Starfire Move In Together | Super Scenes | DC

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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...

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.

Deborah Vance Can't Relate | Hacks | Max

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31 Celebrities You Never Knew Were Royal

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

The Outlaws, BBC One, series 3, review: Stephen Merchant serves up more delicious thrills and titters

There are so many joys to The Outlaws (BBC One). Stephen Merchant’s Bristolian comic thriller is both outrageously funny and craftily plotted. Best of all are the characters, a melting pot of lovingly delineated miscreants on community service who get sucked into big-time drug-dealing, only to find that they can hold their own. It might as well be ...

The clever tricks that made Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban the 'darkest' film

It's one of the best-loved films in the franchise, and for good reason.

Movies that left us speechless: The most memorable endings

If you have to go out, why not go out with a bang? We’re talking about the movies with the most memorable endings. Oh, and if it wasn’t obvious already, spoiler alert!

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...

James Corden defends fellow passengers on hellish diverted flight from Faro to London

James Corden defends fellow passengers on hellish diverted flight from Faro to London - Passengers were reportedly told to assume the brace position in preparation for a rough landing

New games coming out in 2024 & full schedule

2024 is a banger of a year so far for new games, and while the next GTA (very sadly) is off the cards for the upcoming calendar, there's still lots to get excited about that's yet to come.

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

What does the future hold?

Adele sends little boy to tears with sweet serenading moment during Las Vegas concert

Adele sends little boy to tears with sweet serenading moment during Las Vegas concert - ‘He was completely starstruck,’ says fan

The best theatre to stream this month: David Suchet’s Poirot secrets, Oklahoma! and more

David Suchet: Poirot and More To mark his 75th birthday, David Suchet headed out on tour with an affable show that combined Shakespearean speeches, tips on acting and anecdotes from his career on stage and screen, including how he perfected the accent for Agatha Christie’s Belgian super-sleuth. It’s now available from Original Theatre Company. The House of Bernarda Alba After the end of Succession, its stars hit London stages: Sarah Snook with...

Marvel fans left frustrated as Venom 3 trailer ‘ruins’ Spider-Man: No Way Home scene

Marvel fans left frustrated as Venom 3 trailer ‘ruins’ Spider-Man: No Way Home scene - ‘Am I the only one finding this weird?’ one MCU viewer complained

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...

Love Island contestants coupled up by relationship rankings

Love Island contestants coupled up by relationship rankings - The ITV dating series has returned.

29 '80s Icons You've Forgotten (But Shouldn't Have)

Take a delightful trip down memory lane with me!

Lenny Kravitz on how he finally collaborated with his high-school classmate Slash

Kravitz explains how the pair’s reunion led to magic in the studio with the song Always on the Run

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 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...

‘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

Jodie Whittaker returns to London stage to play The Duchess

Jodie Whittaker is returning to the stage for the first time in over a decade in a version of John Webster’s The Duchess of Malfi, adapted and directed by Zinnie Harris. It means that three Doctor Who stars will be appearing in London theatres at the same time. Whittaker will take the title role in The Duchess at Trafalgar theatre from 5 October to 20 December. Meanwhile David Tennant will reprise his role in Macbeth, which transfers from the...

The Streamer's Guide to Disney+ in June 2024

June 2024 is a Star Wars month on Disney+. Yes, that title is typically reserved for May, but the latest big-deal live-action series in the current canon is set to debut this month in the form of The Acolyte. So, you know, that’s the big deal. But there’s a fair bit more coming courtesy of the House of Mouse in June, and I’ve rounded it all up for you here. Be sure to bookmark this page, as it’ll continue to be updated throughout the month as...