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John Butler: ‘For 25 years I ripped my heart out on stage … now I’m paying the piper’

Four years ago John Butler was recording his eighth studio album when something out of character happened: he gave up. “My anxiety peaked out,” the roots rock musician says. “It’s something I worked on for three years and I couldn’t fix or finish it. I was like, ‘I don’t know how to do this?’ I felt out of my depth. I lost my confidence and I walked away.” Butler was buckling under the strain of multiple life stressors. His father and...

‘I burned out – and started mowing lawns’: a reality-bending chat with Harmony Korine

Have you ever wondered whether the interview you’re about to read is actually real? Are you reading it thanks to your own free will, or are you merely set on a preprogrammed course that’s entirely out of your control? Is everything just code? Are we a simulation? These are the questions that arise when you spend an hour with director and artist Harmony Korine, who is the first interviewee I’ve ever had respond to one of my questions by wondering...

‘Quitting is the devil’s fruit!’: why anime is firing up sports stars

The Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke twice thought he had scored the opening goal against Brentford on 11 May. Each time he wheeled away to celebrate, he put on an orange mask with a spiral pattern and one eyehole before posing in front of the cameras. The goal was ruled out by VAR but the celebration went viral, as journalists wrote about “masked mayhem” and others wondered what this “bizarre” celebration could mean. It was the latest in a...

Glen Powell says Tom Cruise delaying Top Gun: Maverick for two years nearly left him broke

Glen Powell says Tom Cruise delaying Top Gun: Maverick for two years nearly left him broke - ‘Tom was already Tom; I was waiting for my life to change’ said the star

13 hectic pictures that prove pop culture was at its best in the 2000s

The iconic, historic and chaotic moments in 00s pop culture.

Robert Downey Jr roasts ‘friend from work’ Chris Hemsworth at Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony

Robert Downey Jr roasts ‘friend from work’ Chris Hemsworth at Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony - The Iron Man star read three-word descriptions of the Thor actor from fellow Marvel actors

Lana Del Rey uses Ivor Novello award speech to call out relationship violence

Lana Del Rey uses Ivor Novello award speech to call out relationship violence - The American singer-songwriter, 38, picked up her special international award in London.

David Walliams recently locked up in an Italian jail and received 'really fierce' treatment

David Walliams recently locked up in an Italian jail and received 'really fierce' treatment - The former BGT judge admits he wrote new book behind bars

5 best shows like 'Fallout' to watch while waiting for season 2

Shows like 'Fallout' to watch including 'Station Eleven', 'Silo' and 'The Last of Us'

18 of the funniest songs in music history

Whether unintentionally funny or raucous on purpose, there are plenty of songs across the genres that will inspire a chuckle or two. Considering that music tackles pretty much every human emotion, it's perhaps not a surprise that comedy also makes plenty of appearances. Flip through the slideshow below for 18 of music's funniest tunes.

Every NBA Player That T Jass Has Filmed With! (Part 1)

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Netflix ‘poised to buy’ Cannes’ most divisive film

Netflix ‘poised to buy’ Cannes’ most divisive film - The film has received both five-star and one-star reviews

Kevin Costner tears up during 10-minute standing ovation for new film Horizon at Cannes

Kevin Costner tears up during 10-minute standing ovation for new film Horizon at Cannes - ‘I’ll never forget this,’ the actor said

The Cannes images that offer a snapshot of stardom before smartphones

In 1976, when he was just 22, photographer Richard Blanshard was sent to the Cannes Film Festival. His first job was to take a picture of Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire at the Hôtel du Cap, where they were promoting That’s Entertainment, Part 2. ‘Nobody else wanted to do it,’ he recalls. ‘It meant setting up a lab down there, processing the films, doi...

Laura Dern: ‘I’m appalled by the nepo baby discourse – I think it’s awesome to have inspiring parents’

Laura Dern: ‘I’m appalled by the nepo baby discourse – I think it’s awesome to have inspiring parents’ - Born into Hollywood royalty, Laura Dern has an enviable back catalogue of agenda-setting roles. But motherhood and fighting the feminine corner are what define her, finds Victoria Moss — oh, and knowing the ultimate pair of shoes for the red carpet

Timothy Spall to star in ‘unique’ BBC comedy-drama Death Valley

Timothy Spall to star in ‘unique’ BBC comedy-drama Death Valley - The series has been commissioned by BBC Comedy and BBC Wales.

Netflix releases another batch of viewing figures revealing 2023’s biggest hits

Netflix releases another batch of viewing figures revealing 2023’s biggest hits - List included thousands of programmes

NBA Player Jaime Jaquez Jr. Has BOUNCE! Miami Heat Arena Tour!

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Eminem's daughter Hailie Jade marries Evan McClintock in stunning ceremony

Congratulations!

25 cover songs that totally missed the mark

Taking on a cover of a classic song is never easy. More times than not, the result is less than desirable to the ears. Here is our ranking of 25 notable cover songs that did not deliver.

Paul McCartney aims affectionate jibes at Bruce Springsteen over songwriter Ivor Novello honour

Paul McCartney aims affectionate jibes at Bruce Springsteen over songwriter Ivor Novello honour - The former Beatles roasted his fellow songwriter

The rise and fall of Morgan Spurlock: How Supersize Me star went from groundbreaking filmmaker to MeToo target

The rise and fall of Morgan Spurlock: How Supersize Me star went from groundbreaking filmmaker to MeToo target - ‘Super Size Me’ director has died aged 53

Ticketmaster owner Live Nation facing monopoly lawsuit - after criticism from Taylor Swift

The US Justice Department (DOJ) is suing Live Nation, arguing the big concert promoter and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, have been "monopolising" the live events industry.

How 70% of Britain’s Cash Went Missing

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5 best classic movies just added to Prime Video with 95% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

Classic movie fans are being treated to a treasure trove of Hollywood favorites on Prime Video this month — here are the 5 you need to watch first from "Rear Window" to "Psycho".

40 times celebrities played themselves on camera and crushed it

Celebrity cameos are great, and we think these 40 were spectacular.

The 31 Most Dazzling Red Carpet Beauty Looks Ever

Works of art.

Kelly Rowland alleges racial profiling in Cannes film festival usher incident

Kelly Rowland, the Destiny’s Child singer who has gone on to have a successful acting and solo singing career, has addressed a highly publicised incident at the Cannes film festival where she argued with a festival usher, suggesting she was racially profiled. Rowland was attending the premiere of Catherine Deneuve film Marcello Mio on Tuesday, where she smiled and waved to fans and photographers on the red carpet. She was then led up stairs by a...

First look at Liam Hemsworth as Geralt in The Witcher season four

First look at Liam Hemsworth as Geralt in The Witcher season four - The Australian actor has taken over from Henry Cavill, who announced in October 2022 that he would bow out from the role.

The best final lines from movies

Obviously, spoiler alert. We are talking about the last lines of movies, after all.

Dave the Diver's Godzilla DLC is live now and completely free, but after November 23 it's gone forever

As if Dave's adventures weren't interesting enough already, now he's caught up in the middle of a kaiju beef.

27 of the Most Iconic Hollywood Friendships

Some have been going strong for decades.

NBA 2K24 My Career - 7 Blocks Getting Chase Downs!

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Huge boyband star’s solo tour tickets are being sold for $1

90s pop legend 'signs up' for Celebrity Gogglebox with lookalike 25-year-old daughter

Exciting news for the line-up!

15 songs with a lyric that's frequently misheard

Flip through the slideshow below for 15 of the most misheard song lyrics, from the hilariously unintentional to the downright bizarre.

20 stupid movies that are actually genius

Snakes on a plane? Mummies on a boat? Stepbrothers on a mission? It's all here on our list of movies that aren't as stupid as you think.

All the best celebrity style this month so far

Who wore what, from Anne Hathaway to Priyanka Chopra

These are the 9 health habits That Dua Lipa swears by

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A Draw Was Never An Option! || Polgar vs Topalov || Dos Hermanas (1996)

Kasparov vs Kramnik here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js5urckenug Ivanchuk vs Kramnik Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YovtyJJ0iis Download Mproov and Improve Your Chess Today! https://app.mproov.me/AgadYouTube1 Judit Polgar vs Veselin Topalov Dos Hermanas (1996), Dos Hermanas ESP, rd 3, May-23 Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation (B53) 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cd4 4. Qd4 Bd7 5. c4 Nc6 6. Qd2 g6 7. b3 Bg7 8. Nc3 Nf6 9. Bb2 Bg4 10. Be2 O-O 11. h3 Bf3 12. Bf3 Nd7 13. O-O Qa5 14. Rab1 Rfd8 15. Rfc1 a6 16. a3 Bf6 17. Bg4 e6 18. b4 Qg5 19. f4 Qh6 20. Ne2 Nde5 21. Rc2 Ng4 22. hg4 Bb2 23. Rbb2 Qh4 24. g5 e5 25. b5 ab5 26. cb5 Nd4 27. Nd4 ed4 28. Rb3 Re8 29. g3 Qg4 30. Qd4 Ra4 31. Rc4 Rc4 32. Qc4 Rc8 33. Qd3 Rc1 34. Kg2 Qh5 35. e5 Rd1 36. Qf3 Qh1 37. Kf2 The 8th Annual Dos Hermanas Chess Tournament held from May 20th to June 2nd, 1996 was a category XIX event. Ten of the world's best players, including the World Champion, competed in a round robin format. The participants were (in order of ELO): Garry Kasparov (2775), Vladimir Kramnik (2775), Vassily Ivanchuk (2735), Gata Kamsky (2735), Vishwanathan Anand (2725), Veselin Topalov (2700), Boris Gelfand (2700), Alexei Shirov (2690), Judit Polgar (2675), and local Spanish favorite Miguel Illescas-Cordoba (2635). Kramnik and Topalov took first as co-champions, each with 6/9, edging out Kasparov and Anand by half a point. Check out agadmator's merch here https://teespring.com/stores/agadmators-swag-store https://teespring.com/design-with-a-story-tm ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you realllly enjoy my content, you're welcome to support me and my channel with a small donation via PayPal, Bitcoin, Litecoin or Nano. Link to PayPal donation https://www.paypal.me/agadmator Bitcoin address 12VEbMQPyLzBoZzw9yuNofph4C9Ansc4iZ Litecoin address LbSuZuBffDCNmr5CSZbY7W2zM83w4ZvnC7 Nano address xrb_383y7ofu5wsyfr9o8rh93aqaq8aixpdcbaud5iubydukz5moiadsirmuzgoq Check out some of the books I enjoy https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AFWWCIBWCL5PGEPL73FDWK632F7Q/2QAGBMLVXE7MG Check out ALL my videos here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYgd5ZLdHz8&list=PLDnx7w_xuguFTxcfiM11bB1JchtHclEJg Steemit: https://steemit.com/@agadmator/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agadmatoryoutube Twitter: https://twitter.com/agadmator Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agadmator/ Lichess: https://lichess.org/@/agadmator Chess.com: agadmator League of Legends: agadmator (EUNE, my friend is using my EUWE account for a couple of years now) Blizzard: agadmator #2992 Check out my Hearthstone channel here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDKefsd8PMI0FXHwPi5yscg Check out the SUBSCRIBERS VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-xa0SkpIiA #bigvlad #chess "Watch me without ads on your Amazon devices (https://bit.ly/Agadmator_Amazon) and Roku TV (https://bit.ly/Agadmator_Roku)

Fifty years since Bjorn Borg and Chris Evert made tennis sexy at French Open

Tennis is sexy again this summer, thanks to up-and-coming WTA star Tashi Duncan. As one male professional was heard saying, “She’s the hottest girl I’ve ever seen.” A pedant might reply that Duncan isn’t real. Even so, the actress Zendaya, who plays Duncan in the hit movie Challengers, has still launched dozens of opinion pieces, all contractually ...

From Madonna to Taylor Swift: The rise of the celebrity trademark

A growing number of public figures want to protect and capitalise upon their identity by filing for trademarks. Some requests are more surprising than others. View on euronews

28 Times Singers Broke Into Acting

It's a time-honored tradition.

20 facts you might not know about 'Lord of the Rings: Return of the King'

If you’ve read up on “The Fellowship of the Ring” and “The Two Towers,” you’re ready to check out these 20 facts you might not know about “Return of the King.”

Dick and Angel Strawbridge to return to Channel 4 after ‘bullying’ controversy

Dick and Angel Strawbridge to return to Channel 4 after ‘bullying’ controversy - ‘Escape to the Chateau’ stars were dropped from the broadcaster following accusations of on-set bullying

Iconic 00s rock band with catchy hit song announce first UK tour in 15 years

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Hollywood legend wants to be mayor of Skegness - and actually knows where that is

UK politics just got interesting.

'Fallout’s' success makes me crave a final send-off to this canceled sci-fi series

The success of ‘Fallout’ has me itching to return to the robot-ruled lands of ‘Westworld,’ which never got to see its narrative fully realized.

Bel Powley Nails The Micro Suit Trend In Dior At Serpentine Gallery Event

If you want to know how to nail short shorts this summer, let Powley be your guide.

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