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The 10 best free things to do in Paris

Paris is not known as a budget travel destination and yet the city is replete with sights, activities and experiences that don't cost a sou (former French coin). From riverside beaches and picnics by Canal Saint-Martin, to watching footballers performing 'keepy-uppies' as you toast the sunset with a bottle of wine at the Sacré-Cœur – you just need ...

Aaron Read - I Want to Be Punk

#AaronRead on the purge and the punk scene. #AaronReadStandUp from the #JustForLaughs Festival in 2020. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1ShFiDP Watch more #StandUp from #JFL : http://bit.ly/2M0R2j4 WATCH MORE: NETFLIX SPECIALS:https://bit.ly/2TLIh45 HAVE YOU SEEN THEM ON TV?:https://bit.ly/2HIKRAS LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS STAND UP:https://bit.ly/2JmFV6R MUSICAL COMEDY:https://bit.ly/2UKbLM4 FOLLOW JFL : Facebook: http://bit.ly/1qbX9p0 Twitter: http://bit.ly/1RG2uuI Website: http://bit.ly/1pFZ2d1 ABOUT JUST FOR LAUGHS : Just For Laughs is the world’s premiere destination for #standupcomedy. JFL produces the world’s largest and most prestigious comedy event every July in Montreal, as well as annual festivals in Toronto and Sydney. On this channel, you will find comedic clips from some of the most legendary comedians in the business: Chris Rock, Bill Burr, Kevin Hart, and more. We also feature stand-up from newcomers such as John Mulaney, Bo Burnham, and Amy Schumer. If you just want to laugh, you’re in the right place.

Meet the powerful female duo behind National Geographic’s Queens | National Geographic

Queens is a seven-part documentary series celebrating the resilience, intelligence and ferocity of matriarchies in the animal kingdom. Narrated by Angela Bassett and helmed by an entirely female-led production team, the project celebrates females, both animal and human, in a groundbreaking way. Enjoy a free trial of National Geographic right here: https://ngmdomsubs.nationalgeographic.com/servlet/OrdersGateway?cds_mag_code=NG9&cds_page_id= ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe And check out more National Geographic series and specials here: ➡ Disney Plus: https://on.natgeo.com/3q6on5p ➡ Hulu: https://on.natgeo.com/3Qor0Ko ➡ NGTV app: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/ ➡ ABC app: https://abc.com/ #NationalGeographic #Queens About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@natgeo Tenor: http://on.natgeo.com/31b3Koc Meet the powerful female duo behind National Geographic’s Queens | National Geographic https://youtu.be/zHlZzBMHUew National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo

5 mystery and thriller movies on Prime Video with 95% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

Prime Video has a vast library of mystery and thriller movies you need to watch, from funny mysteries like “Knives Out” to more crime action like “Nightcrawler”.

The picture that shows the Queen is the rock who has helped the King through his toughest time

Strolling arm in arm, their smiles as matching as the royal blue in their outfits, the King and Queen look like a couple without a care in the world. Yet the photograph released to mark the first anniversary of the Coronation tells a double-sided story of celebration and anguish. Taken in the Buckingham Palace garden on the morning of April 10, the...

The 28 Most Controversial Oscars Moments

You never know quite what will happen!

Watch: Luke Littler’s Premier League dig as he responds to boos from darts crowd in Liverpool

Watch: Luke Littler’s Premier League dig as he responds to boos from darts crowd in Liverpool -

The three women who helped secure Weinstein’s New York rape conviction

In 2020, three female witnesses testified that they had been sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein while he was on trial for raping another woman. Their testimonies were permitted under a New York State law, known as the Molineux Rule, which allows testimony from “prior bad acts” to be considered in an active case to demonstrate repeating patterns...

31 '90s Icons You've Forgotten (But Shouldn't Have)

Your childhood is calling.

Netflix is adapting The Thursday Murder Club with a stellar cast

Hello, Helen Mirren!

Pop Groups You Probably Forgot Existed

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

20 superhero movies to watch if you hate superhero movies

The phrase "superhero fatigue" has been thrown around, and not everybody is a fan of the genre, including prominent directors like Martin Scorsese. Luckily, several superhero movies defy conventions and will please even the most cynical viewers.

Olly Alexander - Dizzy | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 | Official Music Video | Eurovision 2024

Subscribe and 🔔 to Eurovision 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/eurovision?sub_confirmation=1 ​ Olly Alexander will represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest with his song Dizzy. Find out more about Olly here: https://eurovision.tv/participant/olly-alexander-2024 ~~~ Lyrics ~~~ There’s a place where We break the line Make it a circle redefined Beautiful gardens Eternal flowers You know the way so take me there Won’t you make me Dizzy from your kisses Will you take my hand and spin me Round and round until the moment never ends Make me dizzy from your kisses Will you take my hand and spin me Take me back to the beginning again (again, again) Pulling me close I feel a stillness in the air Time has frozen All memories lost So won’t you make me Dizzy from your kisses Will you take my hand and spin me Round and round until the moment never ends Make me dizzy from your kisses Will you take my hand and spin me Take me back to the beginning again (again, again) So won’t you make me… There isn’t an end There isn’t a start I don’t wanna stop I can’t go too far There isn’t an end There isn’t a start I don’t wanna stop I can’t go too far There isn’t an end There isn’t a start I don’t wanna stop I can’t go too far There isn’t an end There isn’t… So won’t you make me Dizzy from your kisses Will you take my hand and spin me Round and round until the moment never ends Make me dizzy from your kisses Will you take my hand and spin me Take me back to the beginning again (again, again) ~~~~~~~~~~~ Listen to Dizzy now: https://ollyalexander.lnk.to/dizzyID Follow Olly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ollyalexanderr/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ollyalexander Twitter - https://twitter.com/alexander_olly CREDITS UK // STINK TEAM Director: Colin Solal Cardo @colinsco Executive Producer: Dominic Mckiernan @dommckiernan Producer: Jake River Parker @jakeriverparkerfilms Bidding Producer: Maya Bury @mayabury Production Company: Stink Films @stinkfilms Director’s Rep: Hands @handsvideo_ Commissioner: Louis Danckwerts Choreographer: Benjamin Jonsson Artist: Olly Alexander Management: Martha Kinn Management: Michael Smith Creative Director: Liam Moore Stylist: Matthew Josephs Styling Assistant: Olivia Nutton Make-Up Artist: Joe Brooks BTS: Ben Chapman Artist Content: Becky Cooke Digital: Andrew Bunton Marketing: Jamie Ahye / Mackinlay Ingham Social: Milly Hinton / Robyn Elton RADIOAKTIVE // SHELTER // SERVICE CO (Georgia) Founding Partner: @dbskills / Darko Skulsky Founding Partner: @albertzurashvili / Albert Zurashvili Executive Producer: @gshvchnk / Gena Shevchenko Head Of Bidding: @karmolit / Marina Karmolit Producer: @misspiggg / Yulia Foster Production Coordinator: @pprekrasno / Vlas Laushkin Chief PA: @otsonvodka / Otson Miminoshvili JPA: @anna_aphakidze / Ana Aphakidze JPA: @nomerayestio_ / Rusudan Papaskiri 1AD: @kristina_ilyina / Kristina Ilyina Set Manager: Avtandil Kokaevi Set: Giorgi Bibiluri Set: Giorgi Barbakadze Prod Designer: @__ab__normal / George Karalashvili Art Dept: Davit Daraselia Art Dept: Nato Metreveli Art Dept: Nukri Nairashvili Art Dept: Teimuraz Ratiani Art Dept: Nino Daraselia Art Dept: Ketevan Isakadze Art Dept: Gaga Khachapuridze Art Dept: Davit Karalashvili #OllyAlexander #Dizzy -​ We are #UnitedByMusic. The Eurovision Song Contest celebrates diversity through music. Please keep your comments respectful. We will not tolerate racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, body-shaming or any other derogatory or hostile language. Offensive users will be blocked and reported. Subscribe to the Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast: https://pod.link/1617767675 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Eurovision Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurovision Follow us on Threads: https://threads.net/Eurovision Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/EurovisionSongContest If you want to know more about the Eurovision Song Contest, visit https://eurovision.tv Shop for official Eurovision Song Contest merchandise: https://shop.eurovision.tv/

Lainey Wilson: the humble girl from Louisiana proves she’s Dolly Parton’s heir

“We gon’ sing like a redneck choir tonight!” yelled Lainey Wilson by way of introduction. Not that she needed it. The London crowd – almost 5,000 miles from her hometown of Baskin, Louisiana, population 254 – were fully signed up to the 31-year-old Yellowstone star’s yee-hawing, “blue-collar” brand of country straight off the back. Wilson’s rapturo...

Mexican film wins top prize at Moscow International Film Festival while major studios boycott Russia

Mexican film wins top prize at Moscow International Film Festival while major studios boycott Russia - A Mexican film has won the top prize at the Moscow International Film Festival which took place as major Western studios boycott the Russian market and as Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds into its third year

Finished Baby Reindeer? This Is ELLE's Guide To The Best British TV Shows To Watch Next

The latest, oldest and greatest shows to watch next

20 facts you might not know about 'Guardians of the Galaxy'

Here are 20 facts you might not know about the 2014 film or, to put it another way, I am Groot.

The Sacred Riana's BEST Auditions and Performances on Got Talent!

Watch the Queen of Scary, Sacred Riana take to the Got Talent stage around the world to try and impress/scare the Judges! Which one do you think is best? Watch MORE Magician's Got Talent: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXXnwJW6WTK2b3i3p6GLaPw/videos ▶︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagiciansGotTalent/ Magicians Got Talent brings together the very best magic and illusions worldwide talent, creating a central hub for fans of the show to keep up to date with the other sensational performances from around the world.

25 movies that have disappeared but deserve a rewatch

These films span multiple genres and time periods, from family comedies to epics, from the 1960s to the 2000s. In all cases, these films are worth rediscovering because they say something about the period that produced them and are enjoyable in their own right.

79 Classic Movies You Need to Watch at Least Once

The essentials. (Netflix password not included.)

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...

31 Times Singers Broke Into Acting

It's a time-honored tradition.

Matteo Lane - Kids Doing Their Coming Out

#MatteoLane on progress in social justice issues. #MatteoLaneStandUp from the #JustForLaughs Festival in 2018. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1ShFiDP Watch more #StandUp from #JFL : http://bit.ly/2M0R2j4 WATCH MORE: NETFLIX SPECIALS:https://bit.ly/2TLIh45 HAVE YOU SEEN THEM ON TV?:https://bit.ly/2HIKRAS LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS STAND UP:https://bit.ly/2JmFV6R MUSICAL COMEDY:https://bit.ly/2UKbLM4 FOLLOW JFL : Facebook: http://bit.ly/1qbX9p0 Twitter: http://bit.ly/1RG2uuI Website: http://bit.ly/1pFZ2d1 ABOUT JUST FOR LAUGHS : Just For Laughs is the world’s premiere destination for #standupcomedy. JFL produces the world’s largest and most prestigious comedy event every July in Montreal, as well as annual festivals in Toronto and Sydney. On this channel, you will find comedic clips from some of the most legendary comedians in the business: Chris Rock, Bill Burr, Kevin Hart, and more. We also feature stand-up from newcomers such as John Mulaney, Bo Burnham, and Amy Schumer. If you just want to laugh

The 40 greatest action stars of all time

We figured we would look at 40 of the best action movie stars ever. We didn't include the folks at Marvel and DC, because this is not about putting on a superhero costume to get the job done.

Iconic 1990s film confirmed for sequel with original cast returning

The 1994 queer classic returns for a sequel three decades on.

Apple TV+'s biggest new sci-fi series gets a major boost from Masters of the Air

Callum Turner to star in the Apple TV+ adaptation of Neuromancer.

Why This Iconic New York Building Is Empty

New York is transforming one of its most iconic but rarely-seen towers. For more by The B1M subscribe now - https://bit.ly/the-b1m Full story here - https://theb1m.com/video/new-york-empty-building Research sources - https://www.timessquarenyc.org/history-of-times-square https://s-media.nyc.gov/agencies/lpc/lp/2091.pdf https://www.curbed.com/2022/05/one-times-square-redevelopment-renovation-advertising.html https://newyorkyimby.com/2022/06/billboard-removal-and-transformation-of-one-times-square-progresses-in-midtown-manhattan.html https://old.skyscraper.org/EXHIBITIONS/PAPER_SPIRES/times04.php Special thanks to Michael Phillips and Jamestown LP. Footage and images courtesy of Jamestown LP, Museum of the City of New York, Archive.org, Library of Congress, Newspapers.com, The Dronalist, and The New York Times photo archive. We're raising awareness of construction's mental health crisis through our Get Construction Talking initiative. There’s a video series on our channel and you can find support or donate at - https://www.getconstructiontalking.org/ Follow Get Construction Talking Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getconstructiontalking/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/GetConstTalking LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/get-construction-talking/about/ Listen to The World's Best Construction Podcast by The B1M Apple - https://apple.co/3OssZsH Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3om1NkB Amazon Music - https://amzn.to/3znmBP4 View this video and more at - https://www.TheB1M.com/ Follow us on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/TheB1M/ Like us on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/TheB1M/ Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theb1m/ Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-b1m-ltd/ Follow us on Instagram - http://instagram.com/theb1m/ The B1M Merch store - https://theb1m.creator-spring.com/ #construction #architecture #newyork We welcome you sharing our content to inspire others, but please be nice and play by our rules - http://www.theb1m.com/guidelines-for-sharing Our content may only be embedded onto third party websites by arrangement. We have established partnerships with domains to share our content and help it reach a wider audience. If you are interested in partnering with us please contact [email protected]. Ripping and/or editing this video is illegal and will result in legal action. © 2024 The B1M Limited

The best pop songs of the 2010s

Are we nostalgic for the 2010s yet? The further into "the 2020s" (doesn't sound real) we get, the more I am. Look back at some of your favorite songs from the decade of peplum tops, statement necklaces, and skinny jeans.

David Harewood clarifies comments after saying white actors should be able to ‘Black up’ for roles

David Harewood clarifies comments after saying white actors should be able to ‘Black up’ for roles - ‘Anybody should be able to do anything,’ ‘Homeland’ actor said in recent interview

Kayko: Dedicates "How To Live Without You" To His Mom Who Passed Away - American Idol 2024

Kayko performs on the Disney Aulani stage in hopes to earn your vote to become the next American Idol! 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.

15 places you’ve probably visited that feature in blockbuster films

'Alien' TV show — everything we know so far

‘Alien’ is getting its own TV show, and here's everything we know about the upcoming project, from an intriguing synopsis to new casting updates.

What Back to Black misses about Amy Winehouse – she was our funniest star

Across all the many millions of words written about Amy Winehouse since her death in 2011, it tends to be the darkness in her story that muscles its way into the foreground. And there is plenty of shade to linger on (she did, after all, go back to black), but to do that can mean overlooking a single, inalienable fact: she was also an absolute laugh...

Why are TikTokers suddenly obsessed with a 2001 Bollywood film?

Why are TikTokers suddenly obsessed with a 2001 Bollywood film? - Social media content creators all over the world are using #AsokaMakeup hashtag to create intricate looks inspired by South Asian brides

TV tonight: the awful true story of wellness influencer Belle Gibson

Instagram’s Worst Con Artist 9pm, ITV1 This bleak two-part documentary tells the story of Australian Belle Gibson, who became an Instagram sensation in 2013 after launching a clean-eating app in response to a stated diagnosis of terminal brain cancer. Her followers marvelled at how well she looked, but there was a reason for that – her cancer was a fiction. A story of dangerous betrayal: not only did Gibson monetise her lie but she also turned...

The best bars and nightlife in Reykjavik

Mellow by day and even through the week, Reykjavik turns into something of a boisterous powerhouse at the weekends, as cafés transform into bars and clubs playing everything from house to heavy metal. The more raucous spots are supplemented by a slew of craft beer places and wine bars where it’s possible to enjoy an evening out without feeling like...

Netflix hit film watched more than 21,000,000 times in its first three days

It's a comfortable number one in the streamer's global top 10.

'Baby Reindeer' Season 2: Everything We Know So Far

'I really wanted it to be an examination of the ramifications of trauma.'

Netflix hit watched more than 21 million times in its first three days

32 Times Singers Broke Into Acting

From Lady Gaga to Frank Sinatra, it's a time-honored tradition.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, concerns about Melania, and ‘mentor’ Trump: Key takeaways from Trump’s day in court

Arnold Schwarzenegger, concerns about Melania, and ‘mentor’ Trump: Key takeaways from Trump’s day in court - ‘I felt that Donald Trump was my mentor. He helped me throughout my career,’ testified David Pecker on latest day of hush money trial

20 of the most notable firsts in pop culture, from music to sports

Every achievement in life is something to celebrate, but there’s something a little extra special about the first. The first Super Bowl winner, the first artist to win a rap Grammy, and so many other firsts in pop culture await below.

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.

Lion Expert Rates 9 Big-Cat Attacks In Movies | How Real Is It? | Insider

Mountain lion biologist Mark Elbroch rates nine big-cat attacks in movies for realism. Elbroch breaks down tiger attacks and hunting behavior in "RRR" (2022), with N. T. Rama Rao Jr.; "The Hangover" (2009), featuring Bradley Cooper; and "Life of Pi" (2012). He looks at lion attacks in "The Lion King" (2019), with James Earl Jones, Donald Glover, and Beyoncé; and "Beast" (2022), starring Idris Elba. Elbroch explains mountain lion behavior and the accuracy of big-cat sounds in "Me Time" (2022), starring Kevin Hart; "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" (2006), with Will Ferrell; and "The Bear" (1988). He also breaks down the jaguar attack and the reality of having big cats in captivity in "Jungle Cruise" (2021), with Dwayne Johnson. Elbroch is the director of the puma program at Panthera and has been studying mountain lions — also called pumas and cougars — for 20 years. He has written and coauthored 10 books on natural history, including "The Cougar Conundrum." You can learn more about Mark on his website: https://markelbroch.com/ You can find Mark's latest book here: https://islandpress.org/books/cougar-conundrum You can learn more about Panthera here: https://panthera.org/cat/puma WATCH MORE HOW REAL IS IT VIDEOS: Crocodile Wrangler Rates 12 Crocodile And Alligator Attacks In Movies And TV https://youtu.be/ighwvLdGOQ8 Bear Expert Rates 9 Bear Attacks In Movies And TV https://youtu.be/Hdd-YUIe6yw Shark Expert Rates 10 Shark Attacks In Movies And TV https://youtu.be/habSJ85RFBQ ------------------------------------------------------ #bigcats #insider #howrealisit Insider is great journalism about what passionate people actually want to know. That’s everything from news to food, celebrity to science, politics to sports and all the rest. It’s smart. It’s fearless. It’s fun. We push the boundaries of digital storytelling. Our mission is to inform and inspire. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.insider.com Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insider Insider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insider Insider on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisisinsider Insider on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Insider/2708030621 Insider on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insider Big-Cat Expert Rates 9 Big-Cat Attacks In Movies | How Real Is It | Insider

Luke Grimes on Yellowstone’s liberal critics: ‘A lot of people see a cowboy hat and think, that’s not for me’

Luke Grimes on Yellowstone’s liberal critics: ‘A lot of people see a cowboy hat and think, that’s not for me’ - INTERVIEW: The actor talks to Tom Murray about the politicisation of the hit western, Kevin Costner’s exit, working with Bradley Cooper and Ari Aster, and Beyoncé’s controversial arrival on the country scene

The Fall Guy star Ryan Gosling pays tribute to Hollywood stunt doubles: ‘Real heroes’

The Fall Guy star Ryan Gosling pays tribute to Hollywood stunt doubles: ‘Real heroes’ -

BIG Vocalist Jordan Anthony Impresses The Judges WIth A Lewis Capaldi Cover - American Idol 2024

You will NOT forget Jordan Anthony after his buttery cover of Lewis Capaldi's "Forget Me"! The judges are super impressed by Jordan's range and his vocal runs. He'll be making the trip to Hollywood all the way from Down Under! 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.

Desireé Dallagiacomo - Live at Icehouse

Get Desireé's book here: https://bit.ly/desireesink Desireé Dallagiacomo, performing @icehousempls5665 in Minneapolis. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5DH3eN81b0RGJ7Xj3fsjVg/join Do you love Button Poetry? We'd love your support: https://bit.ly/ButtonMember About Button: Button Poetry is committed to developing a coherent and effective system of production, distribution, promotion and fundraising for spoken word and performance poetry. We seek to showcase the power and diversity of voices in our community. By encouraging and broadcasting the best and brightest performance poets of today, we hope to broaden poetry's audience, to expand its reach and develop a greater level of cultural appreciation for the art form.

Love Actually, Barbie and Saltburn memorabilia auctioned for War Child

An original shooting script of much-loved Christmas romcom Love Actually is among the lots up for grabs in an auction to support charity War Child. The script from the 2003 film contains three unseen storylines “which we eventually cut,” say director Richard Curtis and screenwriter Emma Freud, “lots of jokes which didn’t work, and some childish swearing which we were forced to remove by adults.” They add: “Many of the stories are also told here...

The most inventive activity bars and restaurants in London for a fun night out

From crazy golf and bowling to luxe cinema trips, these are the hotspots to try