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‘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...

'What Rollback?' - Anthony Kim Reminds Fans Just How Long He Was Away But Shares 'Burning Desire' To Make Top-Level Return

The three-time PGA Tour winner came back to pro golf via the LIV Golf League this season after almost 12 years away - and Kim wants to rediscover his peak powers

20 facts you might not know about 'The Hunger Games'

YA dystopia was the thing in Hollywood for a while. At the pinnacle of that was The Hunger Games. These 20 facts you may not know about the first movie in the series volunteer as tribute.

Eurovision: every single UK entry ranked, from worst to best

For six decades, the UK has put forward our finest pop ambassadors in the Eurovision Song Contest. But who was the best? Here, we look back at all 61 past entries, from the ridiculous to the sublime 61. Joe and Jake, 'You're Not Alone', 2016: It's impossible to feel anything about this song. Even trying to be snide takes a Herculean effort. Cloned ...

The 10 best things on Netflix based on extraordinary true stories

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.

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.

'I can't get a job': comedian Ruby Wax says she is struggling for work in TV industry gone soft

'I can't get a job': comedian Ruby Wax says she is struggling for work in TV industry gone soft - Wax has interviewed everyone from Donald Trump to Imelda Marcos

Eric Clapton: At 79, the voice is thinning but he’s still playing like an immortal

“I’m going deaf, I’ve got tinnitus, my hands just about work,” Eric Clapton admitted in 2018. “It’s amazing to me I’m still here.” Yet, indeed, here he was, at 79, strolling onstage at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, on the first date of yet another world tour, his first live appearance of the year. “I have to get on the bottom of the ladder every ...

Rankin exhibition showcases 90s photographs of Kate Moss, David Bowie and Jude Law

Rankin exhibition showcases 90s photographs of Kate Moss, David Bowie and Jude Law - The photographs were first featured in style magazine Dazed & Confused

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...

Our Dream Welsh Chapel, Channel 4, review: nothing potty about this ambitious property makeover

The cancellation of Escape to the Chateau leaves us short of a reality show about an ambitious restoration project fronted by a cheerful middle-aged couple with design skills, a can-do attitude and a wacky dress sense. It’s a very particular niche, but after nine series in Normandy, evidently a popular one. How to fill the gap? Step up, Our Dream W...

Michelle Williams was a Chanel pixie for the Met Gala

Her look perfectly encapsulated the 'Sleeping Beauty' theme

Netflix top 10 shows — here are the 3 worth watching right now

The Netflix top 10 list isn’t the best right now with comedy special let-downs and poorly rated series, but we've found the 3 actually worth your time.

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

TV tonight: riotously funny prison comedy The Young Offenders is back

The Young Offenders 9.30pm, BBC One A return series for Peter Foott’s riotously funny comedy. Having paid the price for a “free holiday in Colombia” (of the Midnight Express variety), Conor (Alex Murphy) found himself back in prison. But now he has been released to terrorise Cork again, and is determined to win back his ex, Linda. By dumping her bins all over the garden. Ali Caterrall Unreported World 7.30pm, Channel 4 Divorce parties are all...

From racing to laughing: Daniel Ricciardo to produce new F1 comedy

Daniel Ricciardo will be one of the executive producers of a new comedy set in the Formula 1 world, and no it's not based on Mercedes' current season.

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.

Paris 2024 Olympics: the man behind the official anthem

That Olympic flame is now on French soil in the southern port city of Marseille, where a party took place yesterday evening and night as the flame arrived aboard the historic sailing vessel, the Belem. The Olympic anthem was played for the very first time. Story by Tom Canetti.

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

Find your next binge-watch here.

Superman first look: James Gunn unveils David Corenswet as Man of Steel

Superman first look: James Gunn unveils David Corenswet as Man of Steel - The ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ director teased the forthcoming film with the message: ‘Get ready’

Spirited Away review – Studio Ghibli gem becomes a theatrical feast

Food and cooking feature prominently in the films of Studio Ghibli’s legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki. They are central to the odyssey of young Chihiro in Spirited Away (2001) as she stumbles through a portal to find her parents turned into pigs after feasting, uninvited, at a sorceress’s banquet. There are many other meals in this lavishly imaginative surtitled adaptation from Japan, which is meticulous in its visual detail and choreography,...

31 Times Singers Broke Into Acting

It's a time-honored tradition.

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

Meet Ukraine’s Eurovision contestants Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil

Meet Ukraine’s Eurovision contestants Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil - Duo are hoping to raise awareness and funds for a school in Ukraine that was destroyed by a Russian missile

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

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.

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 biggest one-hit wonders from the '80s

It seemed the 1980s were made for one-hit wonders. With MTV dominating the music landscape, bands and hit singles came and went at a moment's notice. Hot one day, forgotten the next. Here are 20 of the best.

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...

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.

All the best celebrity style this month so far

Who wore what, from Anya Taylor-Joy to Gigi Hadid

THOR: RAGNAROK Clip - "Hulk Parade" (2017) Marvel

THOR: RAGNAROK Clip - "Hulk Parade" (2017) Marvel PLOT: Imprisoned, the mighty Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must fight for survival and race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home and the Asgardian civilization. CAST: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett Popular Superhero Clips -- https://bit.ly/3dicv7h SUBSCRIBE for more SUPERHERO videos here: https://goo.gl/9Ahzw8 Buy the film here! https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B076XR2JF6/joblosmovieempor/ #Thor

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

Ready to return to Westeros?

Classic TV show returns with perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

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?

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

Take a delightful trip down memory lane with me!

FALLOUT: Biggest Questions For Season 2

Welcome to the Wasteland, Fallout fans! The Prime Video series delivered an epic adaptation of the beloved post-apocalyptic video game franchise that's sure to leave fans hungry for more. With the announcement of a second season officially on the way, Dan Casey is reporting heading into the Vaults to break down all the burning questions we have from season one. More Television News: https://nerdist.com/topic/television/ Watch more Nerdist News: http://bit.ly/1qvVVhV Follow Us: Facebook https://facebook.com/nerdist Twitter https://twitter.com/Nerdist Instagram https://instagram.com/nerdist/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdist Image: Prime Video

Co-op Live confirms act for opening gig after inspection into series of delays

The new Manchester venue will finally open its doors next week.

30 Child Stars Who Became Successful Adult Actors

They made the notoriously bumpy transition look seamless.

Lana Del Rey’s dreamy Met Gala hair: behind the scenes

In an exclusive, Bazaar catches up with the singer’s hairstylist for details on her ethereal waves

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....

David Tennant and Aidan Turner in first official look at new 80s drama Rivals

Rivals is released later this year.

Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis to work on new Lord of the Rings film

Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis are working on a new Lord of the Rings film due to release in 2026, it has been announced. In a statement, Warner Bros said that the first of a new set of Lord of the Rings films, The Hunt for Gollum, will be directed by and star Serkis, and be produced by Jackson. David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros Discovery, had earlier told a conference call with investors that the film is “now in the early stages of script...

The Incredibly Talented Lucy review – a sparkling story, with an enraging twist ending

The makers of Channel 4’s reality/talent show The Piano probably thought they had a hit on their hands when they coined the format, but the moment they knew they had cracked it must have been when they found Lucy, a 13-year-old girl from Halifax, West Yorkshire. Blind, neurodivergent and given to throwing her head from side to side during performances in the manner of Stevie Wonder, Lucy was exactly what The Piano – which invited amateurs from...

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...

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.

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

20 kids movies that are definitely not for kids

Family movie nights can be wonderful. They can be a shared experience in which everyone is lost in the same film — both parents and children glued to the screen. But not all kids movies are meant for kids. These films are worth looking into before you choose them for family night.

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’