Travel

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...

Fallout is good – but there’s no escaping Hollywood’s epidemic of ‘gamer brain’

Fallout is good – but there’s no escaping Hollywood’s epidemic of ‘gamer brain’ - THE MOMENT: The plague of terrible, unfaithful video-game adaptations is a thing of the past, writes Louis Chilton. Now, though, we have a new problem: a genre hell-bent on pandering to gamers through fidelity and familiarity at all costs

90 Of The Most Iconic Met Gala Dresses Of All Time

From Princess Diana in Dior to Rihanna in Guo Pei

Somatic exercise has gone viral promising to lower cortisol levels, ease stress, and boost health - so, does it actually work?

Look after your nervous system via movement.

Is Fallout returning for season 2? Here's what we know so far

Looks like we'll be heading somewhere familiar...

Pop Groups You Probably Forgot Existed

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

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

BBC World Service chief resigns amid ‘deep concern’ about broadcaster’s future

The head of the BBC World Service has quit as she cited “deep concerns” about the broadcaster’s future amid sweeping cuts. Liliane Landor, senior controller of BBC News International Services and BBC World Service director, said she will step down in July after three years in the role. In a note to staff, Ms Landor said she was “deeply concerned ab...

8 of Netflix’s best 90-minute movies for when you’re short on time

Jamaica is a 'fly and flop' favourite but here's how to get more out of your trip

What is there to do other than sun yourself on the beach at a Jamaican all-inclusive?

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

The world’s first fully AI-generated film is being roundly trolled online

The world’s first fully AI-generated film is being roundly trolled online - Next Stop Paris will be a romantic story, written by humans, but with visuals created by artificial intelligence

Movies that left us speechless: The most memorable endings

If you have to go out, why not go out with a bang? We’re talking about the movies with the most memorable endings. Oh, and if it wasn’t obvious already, spoiler alert!

Games Inbox: Why has the Fallout TV show been so popular?

The Friday letters page worries that Larian Studios might be getting too cocky, as one reader celebrates 30 years of Super Metroid.

American Idol alum and Grammy winner Mandisa found dead in her apartment aged 47

American Idol alum and Grammy winner Mandisa found dead in her apartment aged 47 - Singer’s cause of death is not yet known

31 '80s Icons You've Forgotten (But Shouldn't Have)

Take a delightful trip down memory lane with me!

‘My side hustle brings in £12k per year – without me even realising it’

The dream for many is to earn as much money as possible for the least amount of effort – spending their time with family or on the beach. Instead of trading your time for a wage, as with typical jobs, people who earn a so-called “passive income” do so with minimal input. More people have taken on “side hustles” – secondary jobs, often linked to hob...

Best served cold: The 25 greatest revenge flicks

Don't feel bad about rooting for these characters — just be glad they're able to solve their problems.

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

Try these hidden gems off the tourist trail...

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.

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.

Dr Feelgood reunited with their instruments after stolen van is recovered

Dr Feelgood reunited with their instruments after stolen van is recovered - The band’s van, with much of their musical equipment, was stolen from Hockley, Essex, on Monday.

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 ...

If the secret to living forever is a boring life, is it really worth it?

If the secret to living forever is a boring life, is it really worth it? - COMMENT: As a 111-year-old great-grandfather from Merseyside inherits the title of world’s oldest man, Helen Coffey questions our obsession with ever-increasing longevity

Movie stars who had small TV roles before they were famous

They may have had a regular role or perhaps a one-episode appearance, or maybe if you blinked you missed them. If they went on to become TV stars, that’s fine, but we’re focused on those small roles that were stepping stones to glory.

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.

5 ideas for passive income while I sleep

Of the many forms of passive income, I'm considering these five options. But one of these possible routes to riches appeals to me more than others. The post 5 ideas for passive income while I sleep appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Pulp Fiction: Quentin Tarantino’s backstory of movie’s most mysterious character

Pulp Fiction: Quentin Tarantino’s backstory of movie’s most mysterious character - Fans have long held theories about character's brief appearance

The warning signs of a peptic ulcer – and how to treat them

At the age of 73, Bruce Springsteen has long been renowned for his extraordinary stamina as a performer. In 2016, he performed a 34-song set which clocked in at more than four hours. But the rock legend, who has earned the nickname The Boss, has been undone by a peptic ulcer, a sore in the stomach lining or small intestine. Having already cancelled...

The most famous Hollywood centenarians

One hundred. It’s a perfect score. It’s also an age not many people live to see. Here are some of the impressive individuals that have lived to be 100 years of age.

The biggest one-hit wonders from the '90s

Whether it's the final remnants of 1980s hair metal, mainstream alternative rock, or dance music, the 1990s had it all, including plenty of one-hit wonders. Here are the most memorable one-hit wonders from that decade.

'If I'd not walked away, I think I would have been dead': VV Brown on racism and misogyny in music

Six years ago, singer VV Brown was at breaking point. After two decades of frequently enduring racism, sexual harassment and "male ego" in the music industry she had reached rock bottom.

From White Mischief to Bill & Ted, Joss Ackland was an actor of rare poise, range and pathos

Joss Ackland’s elegant bearing, natural aplomb and English theatrical training meant that he never lacked for work on stage or screen, largely playing authority and establishment figures — although these movie roles were a bit ironised and sent up in the parts he got offered in the 90s and 00s (to his reported chagrin). But growing up, I was aware of him only via that rich, mellifluous voice of his, like melted butterscotch, in an inordinate...

For the Love of Dogs review – Alison Hammond brilliantly fills Paul O’Grady’s shoes

We are living through canine television’s golden (retriever) era. Idly flick through the channels and it’s odds on that you’ll land on a minor celebrity on a walking holiday, a documentary about air fryers, or a programme about dogs who either need a home or be better trained in the one they already have. For the Love of Dogs is the original, the top dog, and it remains the leader of the pack. The late Paul O’Grady hosted this look behind the...

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...

Zoe Harrison shares the reality of rugby training as a woman

'It’s hard to get yourself psyched up for someone of 105kg running straight at you'

‘Transformers One’ just got its first trailer — this could be the spark the franchise needs

A new movie trailer has dropped for "Transformers One", and the 3 minutes of footage holds a strong premise that's different from previous films.

5 Amazon Prime Video movies to watch when the kids are in bed

The best movies that your kids shouldn't watch

Why are gig ticket prices so expensive these days?

With concert prices on the rise and the staggering cost of merch, it’s spenny to stan nowadays

‘Addictive as gambling’: How dating apps ruined a generation’s love lives

Andy can pinpoint the exact moment he realised he was addicted to dating apps; it was during a break-up in 2016. “Midway through the fight, she went to the bathroom,” Andy, now 33, recalls. “And immediately, I went straight on Tinder, looking to get matches. “I’d not used the apps while in the relationship, but I’d never deleted them off my phone e...

The 31 Best Grammys Red Carpet Outfits Ever

There's high-end couture, and there's also some wild innovation.

Polarisation shown in new film Civil War

The film depicts a modern-day America that is divided and at war with itself

New photos reveal London’s oldest park after its transformation

New photos reveal London’s oldest park after its transformation - The park is currently undergoing works to become a ‘tranquil haven’

Lotto ticket-holder claims £5.2m jackpot prize

Lotto ticket-holder claims £5.2m jackpot prize - Lotto has made 10 millionaires in April so far.

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...

‘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...

Wildlife Rescue review – totally adorable TV you’ll want to watch for years to come

The late great critic Roger Ebert once said that “movies are like a machine that generates empathy” – the idea being that when we sit down and watch dramas, comedies, documentaries or even horror films, they take us out of ourselves and force us to share in the pain and triumph of others. In short, they can make us better people. Watching Wildlife Rescue, no one would call it a cinematic masterpiece, but Ebert would definitely approve as it...

2000s movies that are so bad they’re good

Some movies are good. Others are just bad. These 20 are so bad they're good, and that's why we love them.

‘You’re coming back to us, home’ – Stardust families react to verdict

‘You’re coming back to us, home’ – Stardust families react to verdict - Relatives of the 48 people unlawfully killed in the 1981 blaze gathered at Dublin’s Garden of Remembrance.

Britain's Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a US resident

Britain's Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a US resident - Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is now a U.S. resident