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Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87 - Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died


‘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...


30 Icons of the 1970s

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


Gogglebox fans pay tribute after star George Gilbey dies in freak work accident

The family of a Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother star have been flooded with messages of condolence after it was reported the TV personality had died, aged 40, following a tragic accident at work. George Gilbey, who appeared on the programme where we watch people watching TV from 2013 to 2021 (returning alongside mother Linda and stepdad Pete Mc...


20 great but forgotten movies from the '70s

The '70s were a groundbreaking decade for cinema. Building off the momentum of Hollywood's New Wave and the arthouse boom, the '70s gave us more classics than just about any other decade.


20 ways The Beatles changed the world

The de facto ground zero from which contemporary rock and pop culture emerged, The Beatles did a few things better than their peers and even did a few things no one had yet conceived of. Thus, let's celebrate the 20 ways that The Beatles changed the world.


Don’t pity working-class people, says Peaky Blinders creator

The lives of working-class people can be “beautiful and glamorous” and they don’t need to be pitied, the creator of Peaky Blinders has said. Steven Knight was discussing the background of his new TV drama, This Town, which is set in the late 20th-century Midlands and tells the story of a band’s formation against a backdrop of violence. Speaking to ...


15 places you’ve probably visited that feature in blockbuster films


An ELLE Editor's List Of The Best Luxury London Hotels To Book In 2024

They have the ELLE seal of approval


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 -


‘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...


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


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.


Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire review – cut-and-paste copy of the original

Of all the new-generation Ghostbusters outings, this latest Manhattan-set romp seems closest to the original film, both in story and tone – Bill Murray returns in a cameo, but his trademark wisecracking snark is evident throughout, with Patton Oswalt’s enthusiastically morbid librarian especially notable. The plot is pretty much a cut-and-paste duplication of the original film. A grand evil is unleashed, in this case an ancient, horned...


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.


50 living room ideas: latest trends and easy decor updates

These living room ideas come with comfy surprises and modern flair, so you can relax and unwind in a revamped sitting room space.


Your doctor or your insurer? Little-known rules may ease the choice in Medicare Advantage

Bart Klion, 95, and his wife, Barbara, faced a tough choice in January: The upstate New York couple learned that this year they could keep either their private, Medicare Advantage insurance plan — or their doctors at Saratoga Hospital. The Albany Medical Center system, which includes their ...


Samsung HW-Q990D review: full immersion, no compromise

Samsung’s 2024 flagship soundbar delivers an immense spatial audio experience


Zendaya embraces method dressing on the red carpet

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


The 20 greatest hair metal bands of all time

The hair, or glam, metal bands of the 1980s remain one of the true guilty pleasures in the history of music. The hair spray, makeup and catchy pop tunes touched up with distortion were made for MTV. Though there really wasn't much substance to the music, the scene was popular to the mainstream nonetheless...


Beyonce celebrated for ‘impressive’ mastery bending ‘musical styles to her will’

Beyonce celebrated for ‘impressive’ mastery bending ‘musical styles to her will’ - The 27-track offering from the US pop star features duets with Miley Cyrus and Post Malone.


Sheridan Smith's best stage roles, as her new musical Opening Night makes its debut in the West End

Sheridan Smith's best stage roles, as her new musical Opening Night makes its debut in the West End - Over the past 25 years, the darling of British theatre has proved there’s little she can’t do. On the eve of her latest big London show we take a look at her best roles yet


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

How precise


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.


‘Woe betide anyone that tries to stop me from going on holiday’ – Jet2 boss as he launches flights from Liverpool

‘Woe betide anyone that tries to stop me from going on holiday’ – Jet2 boss as he launches flights from Liverpool - Exclusive: CEO Steve Heapy says demand for travel is insatiable and airline competition is ‘healthy’


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


Artistic unicorns, protest ceramics and queer art from Morocco – the week in art

Exhibition of the week Unicorn Medieval bestiaries, Renaissance art and narwhal horns make for a fascinating first exhibition in this impressive new Scottish museum. . Perth Museum, Perth, 30 March to 22 September Also showing Enzo Mari The playful artist and designer who helped shape the look of Italy’s postwar economic miracle. . Design Museum, London, 29 March to 8 September Soufiane Ababri Queer art from Morocco that takes on imperialism,...


LG’s webOS 23 finally lands on these older TV models — see if yours is on the list

As part of its webOS Re:New Program, LG is updating its 2022 TVs with modern features.


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.


Concert tours to see this spring

Ring in the new season with a selection of live performances


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


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.


Best rattan furniture brands for top quality and stylish design

Best rattan furniture brands for top quality and stylish design - Weave it out


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.


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.


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


Retro gaming is the only thing I enjoy about video games now - Reader’s Feature

A reader reveals why he plays almost nothing but retro video games, after realising that modern titles are no longer for him.


32 Times Singers Broke Into Acting

From Lady Gaga to Frank Sinatra, it's a time-honored tradition.


Gladiators to return for second series on BBC

Gladiators to return for second series on BBC - The second series was announced ahead of the final of the first series.


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Health and wellbeing 'the biggest concern for young people'

Health and wellbeing is the biggest concern among hundreds of thousands of young people in the UK who took part in a new survey.


Luke Littler continues stunning rise with first Premier League win

Luke Littler continues stunning rise with first Premier League win - Littler overcame Nathan Aspinall in the final after beating world champion Humphries and Michael Van Gerwen in Belfast


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.


Indie pop duo MGMT are all grown up: ‘This sounds whack to say now, but drugs are bad’

Indie pop duo MGMT are all grown up: ‘This sounds whack to say now, but drugs are bad’ - INTERVIEW: Nearly 20 years after releasing their coming-of-age anthem ‘Kids’, Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden are enjoying a surge in popularity thanks to their new album, plus a well-timed ‘Saltburn’ cameo. The pair speak to Mark Beaumont about snubbing success in the Noughties, leaving their party days behind – and why they haven’t booked a single...


The best nightlife in Berlin

Berlin is famed the world over for its diversity of nightlife, never-ending nightclubs and anything-goes attitude. There's a very good spread of establishments, from old-school corner pubs (kneipen) and smart wine bars to grungy indie bars and live gig venues. Below is our guide to the city's best nocturnal hangouts. For more Berlin inspiration, se...


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.


Steve Martin says he ‘has no talent’ – but no one has ever been more wrong

Steve Martin says he ‘has no talent’ – but no one has ever been more wrong - IN FOCUS: The timelessly silly comedian gets the career eulogy he deserves in a new star-filled documentary. It’s a fitting tribute for a performer who’s never been easy to pin down, says Louis Chilton