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I used to be a musical contrarian – now I’ve become an unlikely Swiftie

I used to be a musical contrarian – now I’ve become an unlikely Swiftie - FIRST PERSON: Amy Fleming was a surly teen who preferred scrotty music venues to elaborate pop shows – until her 11-year-old’s love for Taylor Swift converted her. Now, ahead of the arrival on UK shores of Swift’s juggernaut Eras tour, she writes of how the singer-songwriter has brought joy to her and her daughter

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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.

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...

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...

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 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.

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...

Maya Hawke says Stranger Things fans at her gigs left her ‘almost depressed’

Maya Hawke says Stranger Things fans at her gigs left her ‘almost depressed’ - Actor made her breakthrough as Robin Buckley on the hit Netflix series

Fresh Prince star says 'no one wanted to employ me' after 90s TV fame

'I got demands'

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

I stayed at the new Celtic Manor hotel that’s £79 a night and one big thing stood out

This mid-range hotel is the latest addition to the Celtic Collection's growing portfolio - but is it worth trying?

Hollywood titans Brad Pitt and George Clooney reunite after 16 years

Is a more legendary pairing possible?

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

Salman Rushdie to be subject of documentary inspired by memoir Knife

Salman Rushdie will be the subject of a new documentary on his life and attempted assassination in 2022. Alex Gibney, the documentarian behind such films The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley, Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief and Taxi to the Dark Side, will direct Knife, inspired by Rushdie’s memoir of the same name which was published in April. Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder recounts the Indian-born,...

Crowd brought to tears by Andrea Bocelli's performance at Liverpool's Pier Head

The great Italian tenor brought Cunard's naming ceremony to a close

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.

‘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

Britain's Got Talent's Amanda Holden stops final to fire defiant reply to ITV critics

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden didn't mince her words as she made a very pointed remark during the ITV final

Geek Girl’s Emily Carey: ‘Teenage girls are very insecure people’

Geek Girl’s Emily Carey: ‘Teenage girls are very insecure people’ - RISING STARS: The ‘House of the Dragon’ actor is tapping into her inner nerd for Netflix’s new YA series. She tells Ellie Harrison about making her West End debut at the age of nine and what it’s been like to grow up on screen

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]

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.

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.

Why should Furiosa’s disappointing box office stop a new Mad Max movie?

The film industry is obsessed with box office figures. The Tinseltown trades spend far more time focusing on whichever recent blockbuster has lost $200m than they do on the movies that pick up critical plaudits. There is a constant sense that, with such huge budgets flying around in the era of Avatar: The Way of Water ($350m, reportedly) and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny ($326m, same) that the entire financial Hollywood house of cards...

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

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

Not rock 'n' roll's little sister': Inside country music's new golden era — and what comes next

Not rock 'n' roll's little sister': Inside country music's new golden era — and what comes next - It was an unexpected musical success story last year, one that has only continued to snowball

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.

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.

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 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

Jake Paul offered major opponent after cancelling Mike Tyson fight

The Kokomo calamity: how The Beach Boys’ most detested song was made

Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny’s new Disney + documentary about The Beach Boys chronicles the group’s extraordinary adventures in pop – from the early success of singles such as Surfin’ to Brian Wilson’s mental health struggles at the peak of their fame. Amid the surf, sun and spectacle, however, one thing is conspicuously glossed over– the release ...

The best actors of Irish descent

Ireland is thought of as the home of leprechauns, four-leaf clovers, Guinness, and no snakes. It’s also the home, or at least the former home, of many a fine actor.

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.

What to Do in London This Weekend (and Beyond)

From exhibitions to new restaurants, we've got you covered

Race Across the World: The Final, review: the perfect end to the perfect reality TV show

“What a crazy adventure,” said Betty to James as together they faced the reality that their race was run in the final episode of Race Across the World (BBC One). The brother and sister who thought they had nothing in common, but now realised that they were all the other had in this lonely world, shared a hug… I’ll admit, I was blinking ’em back. “T...

20 stupid movies that are actually genius

Snakes on a plane? Mummies on a boat? Stepbrothers on a mission? It's all here on our list of movies that aren't as stupid as you think.

Off-grid and unplugged: Rock singer Fish begins a new life as a crofter in the Outer Hebrides

What do rock stars do when they reach the age of retirement? It’s all about silence and the lambs for one famous Scottish singer, who is getting the flock out of the rat race

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...

The monstrous history and longevity of Godzilla

Why the legendary king of the monsters still resonates after nearly 70 years

Lenny Kravitz rocks Wembley with pregame show at the Champions League final

Lenny Kravitz rocks Wembley with pregame show at the Champions League final - Europe’s biggest club soccer game got a taste of America when rocker Lenny Kravitz performed at Wembley Stadium before kickoff at the Champions League final

Eighties Edinburgh: 15 fabulous photos which will make you nostalgic for Edinburgh in the 1980s

Do you remember any of these things from the 1980s in Edinburgh?

Magic Tube Water Slide at Aqua Reni, Germany

Magic Tube Water Slide Ride at Aqua Reni, a indoor Water park in Rheine, Germany

The 27 Most Iconic Supermodels of the '80s

Including all the 'Sports Illustrated' icons.

Mark Kermode on… David Cronenberg, master of gore as a metaphor for our deepest anxieties

In 2021, French film-maker Julia Ducournau won the Cannes Palme d’Or with her blistering, autoerotic magnum opus Titane. It was a richly deserved victory – a celebration of a bold new voice in cinema. Yet for longstanding fans of body horror – a genre pioneered decades earlier by the Canadian writer-director David Cronenberg – it also felt like karmic payback for the festival’s botched response to Crash, Cronenberg’s controversial 1996...

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.

Music artists who walked away at the top of their game

There are many ways to leave a career: through frustration with the industry, because of conflicts with your band, because you're no longer makin' the hits you once you used to, or maybe, just maybe, you want to try something else.

27 of the Most Iconic Hollywood Friendships

Some have been going strong for decades.

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...

Love Island contestants coupled up by relationship rankings

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