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How can we save British nightlife from collapse? Look to Germany – and its football

Grassroots venues are the foundation upon which the mighty British music industry has been built, fuelling the phenomenal level of talent this small island has produced. Yet while successive governments have shouted about how they are a shining demonstration of the country’s creativity, the very same people have cut funding and opened the cultural sector to the most brutal market logic. Alongside government neglect, small venues across the...


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 12 best things to do in Cyprus

With its world-famous archeological sites, including the Curium near Limassol and the Tombs of the Kings in Paphos, luxury thalassotherapy centres and spas, water activities, and mountains dotted with vineyards and nature trails, Cyprus offers an endless variety of things to do during your holiday. You can try your hand at snorkelling, or diving if...


24 basement ideas to convert your downstairs space

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


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


Travelodge eyes Taylor Swift boost as sales hit £1bn

However, the budget hotel chain saw softer sales growth at the start of 2024, amid a quieter period for both business and leisure travel.


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


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.


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


Modern songs have been dumbed down since the Eighties and are more repetitive now, study finds

Modern songs have been dumbed down and made more repetitive than they were in the Eighties, a study has found. The dominance of streaming platforms and the short attention span of the modern public mean musicians and producers are trying to make ever-catchier music that stops listeners from skipping to the next song. In previous decades, the need t...


Concert tours to see this spring

Ring in the new season with a selection of live performances


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.


Zendaya embraces method dressing on the red carpet

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


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.


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


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


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.


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’


The 29 Funniest Actors (Who Aren't Actually Comedians)

But you'd never know it.


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.


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.


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


Isabelle Huppert: ‘I was never the woman behind the man… the only place I could take was the main place’

Isabelle Huppert is a force of nature. Two days before we meet, she has arrived in Stockholm from New York via Paris. Two hours after she touched down, she was on stage rehearsing. The next evening, she opened in Mary Said What She Said, an extraordinary one-woman portrait of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots. Then she walked back to her hotel in high heels, through five inches of snow. Now, she is sitting opposite me in an empty rooftop bar,...


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


‘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’


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


AP Week in Pictures: North America

AP Week in Pictures: North America -


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 -


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


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.


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...


The 31 Most Underrated '90s Movies

Here's looking at you, 'Tombstone.'


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.


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.


Alex cartoons, March 2024


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.


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.


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


TV tonight: celebrating the life of Paul O’Grady – and Lily Savage

The Life and Death of Lily Savage 9pm, ITV1 To mark the first anniversary of the death of Paul O’Grady, this affecting documentary explores his life via his famous alter ego. As an underground cabaret star who started out in gay clubs but fully infiltrated the mainstream, Lily Savage’s story works as a parallel history of recent LGBTQ+ life in Britain. Graham Norton, Ian McKellen and O’Grady’s sister, Sheila Rudd, are among the contributors....


30 Icons of the 1970s

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


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

How precise


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...


I tried ecstatic dance to see if it’s the ultimate therapy

I tried ecstatic dance to see if it’s the ultimate therapy - FIRST PERSON: As new research shows that dance could be the best cure for depression, Helen Coffey attempts to sashay her troubles away through free-form expressive movement


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


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...


Samsung HW-Q990D review: full immersion, no compromise

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


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.


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.


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

They have the ELLE seal of approval


Matt cartoons – March 2024