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From the brink to the big screen: 20 amazing actor comebacks

Even if an actor has made it into the spotlight, that doesn't mean they can't be pushed out of it. Not everyone gets a second chance, but there have been a number of celebrated comeback performances from actors that have relaunched their careers.

Big Zuu Goes to Mecca, review: the travelogue trumps the personal journey

The question that hovers over any celebrity travelogue, no matter the celebrity or the destination, is why? For Zuhair “Big Zuu” Hassan – rapper, grime MC and Bafta-winning celebrity chef – the reason given for doing the umrah, a pilgrimage to Mecca, was because he wanted to connect more deeply with his Muslim faith. But the timing of the umrah for...

We always thought of exercise as a punishment — now it feels like fun

From surfing to MMA, these women share how exercise turned from a chore to a hobby.

Five of our favourite Chris Hemsworth workouts to build total body strength

Want a physique like the Aussie actor? These workouts will help you get there

Attendance down at Downing Street Eid party amid reports of boycott over Gaza

Attendance down at Downing Street Eid party amid reports of boycott over Gaza - Around half the usual number of guests are reported to have turned up at the annual event.

20 of the best TV shows you're not watching

With so many TV shows available to stream and watch, it's impossible to keep up. From reality to scripted to docuseries, the genre is so vast we're sure there's a production on this list to suit your taste.

15 alternative things to do in London that aren't the same old tourist traps

Try these hidden gems off the tourist trail...

No ‘lazy girls jobs’ allowed: meet the Gen Z ‘hard graft’ braggers

The common perception of Generation Z is that they are lazy, entitled and annoying to work with. But now they’re fighting back online. Young people entering the corporate world have amassed social media followers in their hundreds of thousands as they talk through the good, the bad and the ugly of office life. No topic is off-limits – from workers ...

86 Movies You Have to Watch at Least Once in Your Life

The essentials. (Netflix password not included.)

Controversial TikTok personality Kyle Marisa Roth dead at 36

Controversial TikTok personality Kyle Marisa Roth dead at 36 - Tik Tokker - known for her Hollywood ‘blind items’ and hot takes - has died at age 36

Magicians less prone to mental disorders than other artists, finds research

Creative types – musicians, painters, writers – are often regarded as a tormented and difficult bunch but a study has revealed that at least one subsection of the artistic community may have grasped the trick of staying well balanced. A study of magicians around the world, led by Aberystwyth University’s psychology department, suggests that illusionists may be less prone to mental health difficulties than other creatives and the general...

In 2024, we’ve forgotten how to interact with celebrities

In 2024, we’ve forgotten how to interact with celebrities - LET’S UNPACK THAT: As Zendaya reveals she no longer feels obliged to take photos with every fan who asks, Olivia Petter asks if we’ve forgotten how to respectfully engage with celebrities in the digital age

Massive nineties band reunite for tour celebrating 25 years since debut album

Who's ready for major nostalgia?

Ikea’s new gaming furniture has more of a comfy vibe than a geeked-out command center

With the upcoming Brännboll collection, Ikea is introducing a new line of gaming furniture that is meant to appeal even when the games are turned off.

Doja Cat keeps up surprise guest trend in closing first weekend of Coachella

Doja Cat keeps up surprise guest trend in closing first weekend of Coachella - Actor Will Smith appeared during J Balvin’s show while Justin Bieber surprised festival-goers during Tems’ set.

The latest London Stock Exchange buyout isn't the biggest, but might be the most disappointing yet

The latest London Stock Exchange buyout isn't the biggest, but might be the most disappointing yet - City Comment: The business, which has always been headquartered in London and listed here since 1949, was a genuine pioneer

‘Smell is really important for social communication’: how technology is ruining our senses

“Wait a minute, wait a minute. You ain’t heard nothing yet.” So went the first line of audible dialogue in a feature film, 1927’s The Jazz Singer. It was one of the first times that mass media had conveyed the sight and sound of a scene together, and the audience was enthralled. There have been improvements since: black and white has become colour, frame rates and resolutions have increased and sound quality has improved, but the media we...

Archaeologists excavating new sites in Pompeii uncover sumptuous banquet hall

The banquet hall was used for refined entertaining and features black walls, a technique that prevented the smoke from oil lamps from being seen.

Why The Reaction To Jason Day’s Masters Clothing Is A Terrible Look For Golf

Is there any sincerity to claims that we want to grow the game and be inclusive?

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson: when is the fight, how to watch it and who is on the undercard

The next big match-up between a Youtuber and a ‘proper’ boxer is the bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson this summer. Paul, 27, was originally a YouTube star, where he achieved fame posting videos of pranks and hip-hop. His first organised fight was in 2018, in a white-collar boxing event for amateurs. He has since faced a string of other influen...

Celebrities you didn't realize voiced popular TV and film characters

Celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Drake, and The Rock have given entertainment fans plenty to be thankful for — from chart-topping songs to some of the best films of all time. But once you finish this list, you'll remember these actors' impact on the animation world.

Actors who have the most acting Oscar nominations without winning

They say it’s an honor just to be nominated for an Oscar. Still, we bet it’s even better to win.

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.

32 '00s Icons You Forgot About (But Shouldn't Have)

Where are they now? Often, thriving!

The best hour of TV ever: is it Succession, Shōgun, 24 - or an obscure BBC thriller from 2014?

Name: The best hour of TV. Age: Ten years old. Appearance: Slow, brooding, complex. I’m going to say upfront that I would have enjoyed seeing the word “fun” somewhere in that description. Nonsense. Good television isn’t fun. Good television is quiet and serious and difficult to follow. People shouldn’t actually enjoy themselves watching television. OK, sorry Professor Television. Tell me what the best hour of TV is, then. It’s episode four of...

Trump Media stock slides again to bring it more than 66% below its peak as euphoria fades

NEW YORK (AP) — The stock price for Donald Trump's social media company slid again Monday, pushing it more than 66% below its peak set late last month. Trump Media & Technology Group closed down 18.4% at $26.61 as more of the euphoria that surrounded the stock fades. It's a sharp comedown since nearing $80 after the owner of Truth Social merged with a shell company to get its stock trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “DJT,” for Trump's...

Without ‘pretentiousness’, we wouldn’t have Bowie or the Beatles

Ten years ago I wrote a book called Pretentiousness: Why It Matters. I was an editor at a contemporary art magazine at the time. (You’re thinking, of course he’d write a book about pretension.) I had seen the word ‘pretentious’ lobbed at the art world so many times that I became curious about its usage and the fits of apoplexy it accompanied. Usual...

Siân Brooke: ‘For a long time, I shied away from roles with my accent’

in which a celebrity reflects on the highs and lows of their life.The 44-year-old English actress Siân Brooke made her debut in American fantasy drama Dinotopia in 2002. Multiple stage roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company followed, alongside smaller TV roles. In 2017, she appeared in hit BBC series Sherlock playing the villainous Eurus Holmes i...

Joker 2 isn't a musical but the trailer is pitch-perfect

The first trailer for Joker 2 is out and it looks like something special.

Children who use screens before bedtime at higher risk of obesity, study finds

Children who use screens before bedtime at higher risk of obesity, study finds - Researchers say children are accumulating ‘sleep debt’ which is impacting their health

23 cameos you may have missed on 'Friends'

Everyone knows that Paul Rudd and Tom Selleck had cameos in Friends. While there's a core five that was the main focus of this show, many big-time actors popped up in various roles throughout the 10-season NBC hit sitcom.

Donald Trump becomes first ex-president to face criminal trial as jury selection begins

Donald Trump becomes first ex-president to face criminal trial as jury selection begins - Trump denies claims he was involved in hiding a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels from the US voters

12 best horror movies on Netflix to scare yourself silly

Police in India arrest two men accused of shooting at Bollywood star Salman Khan’s home

Police in India arrest two men accused of shooting at Bollywood star Salman Khan’s home - Jailed ganglord Lawrence Bishnoi's brother claims responsibility for attack

Dele Alli provides latest career update in Monday Night Football appearance

Dele Alli provides latest career update in Monday Night Football appearance - The 28-year-old spoke for the first time since his revealing interview with Gary Neville on The Overlap

20 animated films that viewers found super scary

We often think animated movies will be rainbows and sunshine, but these animated films proved to be anything but.

I set out to find the best Eid make-up looks—these are the 11 I've bookmarked

They're expert-approved

Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman says deepfake was 'incredibly invasive'

Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman says deepfake was 'incredibly invasive' - The Ministry of Justice has announced creating a sexually explicit deepfake image will be made an offence under new legislation

The Oliviers has proved that even at 76 Andrew Lloyd Webber is still the best in town

The 2024 Olivier Awards delivered the shock of the old, and put a smile on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s face. A mighty seven awards for Sunset Boulevard confirmed that – at the age of 76 and more than 50 years after Jesus Christ Superstar stormed the Palace – the world’s most successful musicals composer still has what it takes to Lord it over the West En...

Gaming: the five best online games to play in 2024

Team up with mates or take on strangers in these multiplayer maestros

19 movies that saved actors’ careers

19 movies that saved actors’ careers - Louis Chilton looks at 19 projects that managed to pull great stars back from the brink

'Damsel pushed me as an actor'

'I can't get sick. You can't get injured. You can't be sad, you have to go. You have to show up,' said the actor.

30 Icons of the 1970s

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

Pop Groups You Probably Forgot Existed

And, no, we're not counting NSYNC or Spice Girls.

Amar Singh Chamkila's Filming Locations Are A Tour Of The Musician's Life

Amir Singh Chamkila covers the rise and tragic fall of one of the most popular Indian singers of all time and was filmed in many locations where the titular musician’s life unfolded. Coming from a working-class background, Chamkila would have a meteoric rise to fame, courting controversy with his lyrics, often reflecting on sex, drugs, and rock n roll, but becoming huge in the eighties before being assassinated in cold blood along with his wife...

Could hypnotherapy help my sleep anxiety?

Writer Sarah Finley puts a sleep concierge package to the test with hypnotherapist Malminder Gill

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...

Disney Plus is the first to stream in DTS:X audio — here's all the movies you can watch

Disney Plus audio is getting a major upgrade — and it starts with an IMAX Enhanced Queen concert.

Jon Stewart rips into Trump’s attitude in court: ‘Imagine committing so many crimes, you get bored at trial’

Jon Stewart rips into Trump’s attitude in court: ‘Imagine committing so many crimes, you get bored at trial’ - ‘Well, it’s true, Trump is always very proud to be part on any assault on America’

Hit movies with no 'stars' in the cast

Star power isn’t what it used to be in movies, though movie stars still exist. Sometimes, though, a movie is a huge hit, but one thing is missing: stars.