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Steve Albini was the Robespierre of punk rock

When Steve Albini opened the door to his modest Central London hotel room in spring 2002, it was hard to believe that the bespectacled little man in front of me – five-foot-seven at most, and dressed in a khaki jumpsuit like Sting in the early days of The Police – was the virulent and ever-controversial conscience of American punk rock. With his mi...

Met Gala fashion faux pas – from Kardashians in cardigans to soggy T-shirts

The Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night of the year, has just taken place – a moment of frenzied anticipation as behind-the-scenes negotiations regarding which designer will have the honour of dressing which celebrity finally come to fruition (each pairing and outfits having been given the hallowed Anna Wintour seal of approval) and the watching publ...

20 facts you might not know about 'Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2'

There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to the story of The Bride and her quest for vengeance against Bill. Here are 20 facts that span the Kill Bill story.

Israel’s Eurovision entry Eden Golan responds to Palestine protests as she makes final

Israel’s Eurovision entry Eden Golan responds to Palestine protests as she makes final -

10 best new Netflix originals you need to add to your watch list

‘I get a little stir-crazy’: Jennifer Connelly on David Bowie, working with family and going back to college

Jennifer Connelly is on a Zoom call from her home in Brooklyn, jetlagged after attending Louis Vuitton’s pre-fall 2024 show in Shanghai, which does not bode well: she is known to have been reticent in past interviews, and sometimes while working. When she made A Beautiful Mind, the 2001 movie for which she won an Oscar for playing the wife of schizophrenic mathematician John Nash, the co-producer Brian Grazer was unnerved by her reserve. “It was...

First trailer released for Megalopolis, the ‘crazy’ film The Godfather director self-financed for $120m

First trailer released for Megalopolis, the ‘crazy’ film The Godfather director self-financed for $120m - Francis Ford Coppola’s passion project has been decades in the making

What are the must-see concerts of 2024?

While some artists are heading on tour in 2024 as a farewell, others are bringing fans into a new era. Here is a list of tours that are sure to be the hottest tickets in town.

Rachel Chinouriri on her heart-wrenching debut album: ‘I’m a Black girl making indie music – people didn’t know what to do with that’

Rachel Chinouriri on her heart-wrenching debut album: ‘I’m a Black girl making indie music – people didn’t know what to do with that’ - NEW SENSATIONS: As the indie-pop singer releases her first album, What a Devastating Turn of Events’, she speaks to Ellie Muir about the six years it took to release it, her music constantly being miscategorised as R&B or urban, and her decision to use the St George’s Cross on her album artwork

Everything we know about Game Of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms

Ready to return to Westeros?

Ralph Ineson: Harry Potter actor cast in major Fantastic Four role

Ralph Ineson: Harry Potter actor cast in major Fantastic Four role - Ralph Ineson will play Galactus in the upcoming Marvel superhero movie

Olivia Rodrigo, OVO Hydro, Glasgow, review: A high energy pop-rock extravaganza

Woe betide anyone who didn’t get the memo: minidress, combat boots or Converse trainers, and a strictly black, purple, and pink dress code. The Olivia Rodrigo fan uniform is well-established by now, three years into the American singer’s stardom — as evidenced by the thousands of girls streaming along the appropriately pink walkway to Glasgow’s OVO...

30 Comedians Who Became Actors

The improv-to-dramatic-performance pipeline is real.

The return of Jude Law, aged 51

Amidst the tumbling bouquets and acres of herbaceous borders on the gowns – the theme at this year’s Met Gala being ‘Garden of Time’ – it’s easy for the men to get lost in the theatrics. No matter how sharp a sleek black tuxedo may be, it’s almost impossible to hold its own against a Widow Twankey ballgown sprouting gardenias halfway down Fifth Ave...

Thelma the Unicorn Official Trailer

When a rare pink and glitter-filled moment of fate makes Thelma the Pony's wish of being a unicorn come true, she rises to instant international pop-superstar stardom, but at an unexpected cost.

1.6 million watch free Madonna gig on Brazil beach

It was the last show of The Celebration Tour, her first retrospective, which kicked off in October in London.

Gollum star to direct first of two new Lord Of The Rings films

The team behind the Lord Of The Rings trilogy will work on two new films, Warner Bros has announced.

Kevin Hart - Real Husbands of Hollywood

Kevin Hart, Nick Cannon, Nelly, J.B. Smoove, Boris Kodjoe, Robin Thicke star in Real Husbands of Hollywood FOLLOW THE FUNNY: Facebook▶ http://bit.ly/LOLNetwork-FB Twitter▶ http://bit.ly/LOLNetwork-TW Instagram▶ http://bit.ly/LOLNetwork-IG YouTube▶ http://bit.ly/LOLNetwork-YouTube Snapchat▶ LOLNetwork Official Website▶ http://www.laughoutloud.com Laugh Out Loud is a comedy brand and multi-platform network founded by the world’s top comedian Kevin Hart. Through his network, Hart delivers his vision for the future of comedy: social, mobile, multicultural and seriously funny. From stand-up legends to globally-recognized digital influencers, Hart and LOL curate comedy’s boldest voices to produce original scripted and unscripted series, stand-up specials, live broadcasts and special events. Hart brings the groundbreaking social-first strategy that earned him 100 million+ followers to Laugh Out Loud, with one core mission: keep the world laughing. Dope Comedy. Delivered Daily. Always On. Always Loud. Directly from Kevin Hart and his hand-picked crew of comedic rockstars.

Russians launch package holidays to see Taylor Swift and Coldplay

Vladimir Putin has found creative ways to get around Western trade restrictions on everything from luxury cars to toys. Now, Russia is addressing a different kind of boycott: western pop. A Russian company has launched package holidays to see acts such as Taylor Swift and Coldplay elsewhere in Europe after performers stopped touring the country in ...

Eseniia | FrontRow | World of Dance Los Angeles 2024 | #WODLA24

Established in 2008, the World of Dance has grown from a single event in Los Angeles, into an internationally acclaimed competition, showcasing the most exceptional dancers and teams from across the globe. Teams compete across three divisions with the finest groups earning the opportunity to compete at the World of Dance Finals. Meanwhile, all other participants are invited to express themselves on the World-Stage at the end-of-year extravaganza "World of Dance Summit". Learn more at https://www.worldofdance.com/world-finals/home Instagram: https://instagram.com/worldofdance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldofdance Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldofdance X: https://twitter.com/worldofdance Get tickets to see World of Dance live! ►► https://www.worldofdance.com/events

The 10 best things on Netflix based on extraordinary true stories

Best Moments in Avengers: Infinity War [MASHUP] | TNT

In Avengers: Infinity War, the Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice everything in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos (Josh Brolin) before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe. Join Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Captain America (Chris Evans), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), Vision (Paul Bettany), The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Dr. Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), Spider-Man (Tom Holland), Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Rocket (Bradley Cooper), Groot (Vin Diesel), Drax (Dave Bautista), Gamora (Zoe Saldana) and so many other allies in a stand against the intergalactic menace. Watch Avengers: Infinity War on TNT. #SpiderMan #BlackWidow #AvengersInfinityWar #TNT SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/SubscribeTNT Download the TNT App: http://bit.ly/1GcZDJb About TNT: The home of AEW, NBA on TNT, Rich & Shameless, Supernatural, The Lazarus Project, sports coverage and more. Connect with TNT Online: Visit the TNT WEBSITE: http://www.TNTDrama.com Like TNT on FACEBOOK: https://www.Facebook.com/TNTDrama Follow TNT on X (formerly TWITTER): https://Twitter.com/TNTDrama Follow TNT on INSTAGRAM: https://Instagram.com/TNTDrama Best Moments in Avengers: Infinity War [MASHUP] | TNT https://youtu.be/LQoODku90pk TNT https://www.youtube.com/TNTWeKnowDrama

How Sienna Miller's 'no make-up' make-up was achieved at the Met Gala

Standing out for its simplicity, Sienna Miller's understated beauty look was exceedingly chic

‘Worst’ Netflix film of 2024 tops chart with 7 million views in three days

Cable TV 2.0? Max, Hulu and Disney+ to launch as streaming bundle this summer

Cable TV 2.0? Max, Hulu and Disney+ to launch as streaming bundle this summer - New bundle announced after months of ‘streaming wars’

20 suspenseful documentaries you’ll want to binge in one sitting

Trust us. We know all about entertaining TV shows you can binge-watch . But what about documentaries? Look no further. Our list of 20, which tell the stories of mysterious murders, corruption, and religious cults, is sure to have you telling Netflix, "I'm still watching."

Kevin Hart's Real Husbands of Hollywood - Guest Starring Chris Rock & Anthony Anderson

Kevin Hart, Nick Cannon, Nelly, J.B. Smoove, Boris Kodjoe, Robin Thicke star in Real Husbands of Hollywood SUBSCRIBE▶︎http://bit.ly/SubscribeLOL FOLLOW THE FUNNY: Instagram▶ http://bit.ly/LOLNetwork-IG TikTok▶ tiktok.com/@LOLnetwork Twitter▶ http://bit.ly/LOLNetwork-TW Facebook▶ http://bit.ly/LOLNetwork-FB YouTube▶ http://bit.ly/LOLNetwork-YouTube Snapchat▶ LOLNetwork Official Website▶ http://www.laughoutloud.com Laugh Out Loud, a Hartbeat company, is a comedy brand and multi-platform network founded by the world’s top comedian, Kevin Hart. LOL Network delivers on a vision for the future of comedy with the mission of keeping the world laughing together. LOL Network features a curated collection of the boldest and most legendary voices in comedy: stand-up, sketch, scripted, non-scripted, interviews, and more. Dope Comedy. Delivered Daily. Always On. Always Loud.

Michelle Williams traded her signature blonde for a blush pink pixie crop at the Met Gala

The actress just retired her trademark hair colour

Will Abba holograms perform at Eurovision? Everything you need to know about this year's show

Will Abba holograms perform at this year's Eurovision? It's the question on every fan's lips.

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.

The Met Gala Has Highlighted Fashion's Obsession With Discomfort – Is That So Wrong?

The popularity of the corset has dusted off that hoary old debate about clothing and oppression

Ipswich Town celebrate promotion with parade

Fans poured on to the pitch after the final whistle to celebrate a remarkable turnaround in the club's fortunes.

Lord Of The Rings star Elijah Wood remembers ‘our king’ Bernard Hill

Lord Of The Rings star Elijah Wood remembers ‘our king’ Bernard Hill - The actor has died at the age of 79.

20 celebrities you forgot were in hit animated movies

Sometimes, we connect animated characters to the celebrity who voiced them, like Robin Williams and Genie in Aladdin. Other times, we forget entirely when a celebrity was part of a hit animated film.

8 Netflix shows with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score you need to watch

Find your next binge-watch here.

30 '80s Icons You've Forgotten (But Shouldn't Have)

Take a delightful trip down memory lane with me!

In-flight seatback entertainment just got more personal

JetBlue's new in-flight system enables watch parties, saved favourites and progress, and more.

Regrets, they have a few: Actors who passed up iconic roles

The sentiment of "what could have been..." in Hollywood is always a fun discussion for movie fans to hold. What if this person played that role? Or, why did they not take such an iconic part?

25 TV characters we love to hate

It doesn't always take a villain or principal antagonist to get viewers' blood boiling. Some fringe or recurring characters can downright annoy us to the brink of pulling our hair out. Here are 25 all-time TV characters worthy of that love-to-hate relationship.

The 32 Prettiest Grammys Beauty Looks Ever

Hair and makeup fit for music's biggest night.

Nya: Stunning Cover of Tyla's "Water" - American Idol 2024

"Nya stuns with this cover of ""Water"" by Tyla! Go stream all episodes now on Hulu! See more of American Idol 2024 on our official site: http://www.americanidol.com Facebook: facebook.com/AmericanIdol Twitter: twitter.com/americanidol Instagram: instagram.com/americanidol/ TikTok: tiktok.com/americanidol AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC. American Idol 2024 Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series, for the historic 22nd season.

Sugababes say they're 'grateful and blessed to have the legacy we have' as they tease new music

Sugababes say they're 'grateful and blessed to have the legacy we have' as they tease new music - EXCLUSIVE: The girl group also reveal what the ultimate night out with them would be like and it includes cocktails and karaoke

Happy 90th birthday, Shirley MacLaine: her 20 best films – ranked!

20. Around the World in 80 Days (1956) An early Shirley in this epic Technicolor comedy-adventure based on Jules Verne, overstuffed with superstar cameos and produced by the impresario Mike Todd. David Niven sauntered through the role of the globe-circling gent Phileas Fogg and 22-year-old MacLaine was cast in the way Hollywood sometimes saw her in those days … as someone whose feline, gamine looks had something exotic and Asiatic about them....

Dead Hot (First Three Episodes Review) - Leoni Joyce | Prime Video

Join Leoni Joyce as she explores the thrilling and mysterious world of Dead Hot (starring Bilal Hasna and Vivian Oparah), reviewing the first three episodes and explaining just why she loves this show! Watch Dead Hot on Prime Video. » SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwSIJCMWZC5GDM59wj7pMsg?sub_confirmation=1 Get More Prime Video: Watch More: http://bit.ly/WatchPrimeVideoUKNow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primevideouk Instagram: http://bit.ly/PrimeVideoUKInstagram Twitter: http://bit.ly/PrimeVideoUKTwitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/PrimeVideoUKFacebook Prime Video has thousands of popular movies and TV shows, including award-winning Amazon Originals, plus live sport and more. All included with Prime! #DeadHot #LeoniJoyce #primevideo

Taylor Swift European dates kick off in Paris

Thousands of Taylor Swift fans or "Swifties" as they're known, who missed out on her U.S. concert tour last year or didn't want to buy exorbitantly priced tickets to see her again have found an out-of-the-way solution - Fly here to France. Planeloads of Swifities following her across the pond in the coming weeks as she goes on tour here in Europe - she's kicking it all off here in Paris later tonight. Story by Eliza Herbert.

Every Final Barden Bellas Performance from Pitch Perfect | TUNE

Check out the incredible medleys and stunning performances from Pitch Perfect 1, 2 and 3, featuring Rebel Wilson, Anna Kendrick, Hailee Steinfeld and more! What are the Pitch Perfect movies about? Relive the best moments with your favorite pitches! Triple the laughs, the adventures (or misadventures), and music with this three-movie collection. Starring Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Adam DeVine, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, John Michael Higgins, Katey Sagal, Elizabeth Banks, Jason Moore, Alexis Knapp, Hana Mae Lee, and Trish Sie. Watch all three Pitch Perfect movies here: https://www.uphe.com/movies/pitch-perfect-trilogy *** Welcome to TUNE, a channel that celebrates the musical moments in film. From the movie musicals to the musical biopic, we'll be bringing you iconic scenes and the tunes you love! Subscribe here: youtube.com/channel/UCcqcAJ62tsyye-HbXm5GDHA?sub_confirmation=1 #pitchperfect #annakendrick #bardenbellas #musicals

TV tonight: Sue Perkins hosts a fun new money-challenge show

Double the Money 8pm, Channel 4 A new money-challenge show that is a bit like The Apprentice, but with Sue Perkins instead of Alan Sugar, The Vault instead of the boardroom and far more likable contestants. Each week, the pairs are given a sum of money and they need to double it within 36 hours, or they will be eliminated from the competition. They start this week with £250, and some cash-making ideas include a pub quiz, Nigerian punch...

Ben Schwartz on Sonic the Hedgehog 3: ‘I haven’t seen a shred of darkness in Jim Carrey’

Ben Schwartz on Sonic the Hedgehog 3: ‘I haven’t seen a shred of darkness in Jim Carrey’ - INTERVIEW: The comedian and ‘Parks and Recreation’ star talks to Louis Chilton about the Keanu Reeves casting rumours, his new improv show at the Royal Albert Hall, and the time he forced John Malkovich to rewatch ‘Con Air’

Kate Winslet stars as war photographer who washed in Hitler’s bath

Looking every inch the battle-hardened foreign correspondent, this is Kate Winslet as World War Two photographer Lee Miller. These are the first images of the Oscar-winning British actress in Lee, the upcoming biopic of the courageous Miller, whose celebrated escapades included bathing in Hitler’s bath in the last days of the war. The film is based...

All the best celebrity style this month so far

Who wore what, from Gigi Hadid to Jennifer Lopez