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Hit 80s band announces tour and promises to play songs from all 11 albums

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.

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 ...

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...

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

The best movies that your kids shouldn't watch

Psychologist warns that relaxing to true crime documentaries is a major red flag

In recent years, the popularity of true crime documentaries has absolutely soared but now psychologists are warning that watching them to relax is a huge red flag. Thanks to streaming sites like Netflix, true crime documentaries have become a genre in and of themselves, but one expert has argued that watching them in order to fall asleep could be a...

What the papers say – April 20

What the papers say – April 20 - Here are the biggest news stories impacting Britain this Saturday.

‘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...

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.

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.

31 Child Stars Who Became Successful Adult Actors

They made the notoriously bumpy transition look seamless.

The 28 Most Controversial Oscars Moments

You never know quite what will happen!

Go your own way: Successful solo acts who spun out of bands

Being in a successful band is probably nice. Some artists hope for something more, though. Specifically, something more personal.

Top 5 health benefits of watermelon

Top 5 health benefits of watermelon By Nicola Shubrook – Registered nutritionist Registered Nutritionist, Nicola Shubrook, outlines the benefits of this hydrating fruit and explains why it's so rich in beta-carotene. What is watermelon? Watermelon is a very large vine fruit that grows on the ground. It has a hard, green-striped skin which is inedib...

79 Classic Movies You Need to Watch at Least Once

The essentials. (Netflix password not included.)

The Fallout TV show is what the video games always should’ve been - Reader’s Feature

A reader praises Amazon’s adaptation of Fallout and looks at the differences in approach to storytelling between it and other video games.

It's loved by celebrities and trainers alike - so, is there any truth in the claim Pilates can transform your body?

A deep dive into the current research.

Dick Van Dyke earns historic Daytime Emmy nomination at age 98

Dick Van Dyke earns historic Daytime Emmy nomination at age 98 - Dick Van Dyke is vying for a historic Daytime Emmy at age 98

10 most ‘overpriced’ tourist attractions in the world – and three are in the US

Pop Groups You Probably Forgot Existed

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

9 of the wildest urban legends in Disney history – and which ones are true

The 10 happiest places to live in the US

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.

20 celebrities you forgot were in hit animated movies

Sometimes, we connect animated characters to the celebrity who voiced them, like Robin Williams and Genie in Aladdin. Other times, we forget entirely when a celebrity was part of a hit animated film.

Are Americans feeling like they get enough sleep? Dream on, a new Gallup poll says

Are Americans feeling like they get enough sleep? Dream on, a new Gallup poll says - It seems Americans don't think they're particularly well-rested

Here is Zendaya's complete career timeline

It's Zendaya's world, we're just living in it

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

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...

Huzza! How the ‘British cheer’ helped Army to victory over the French

Generations of military historians have overlooked the importance of the “British cheer” in the victory against the French during the Napoleonic wars, according to a new book. Author Paul Thompson’s evidence suggests that the British Army’s cheer was a valuable psychological weapon. Soldiers yelled in unison a variety of words during battle includi...

Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer': Where Is The Real Martha Now?

The series is based on a true story

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...

90 Of The Most Iconic Met Gala Dresses Of All Time

From Princess Diana in Dior to Rihanna in Guo Pei

Emma Raducanu sets up quarter-final tie with Iga Swiatek after latest victory

Emma Raducanu sets up quarter-final tie with Iga Swiatek after latest victory - The 2021 US Open champion beat Linda Noskova 6-0 7-5

Pulp Fiction cast honour Bruce Willis as they reunite to mark film's 30th anniversary in LA

Pulp Fiction cast honour Bruce Willis as they reunite to mark film's 30th anniversary in LA - John Travolta, Samuel L Jackson and Uma Thurman appeared at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles for the screening of the film

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

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...

Grammy-winning American Idol star Mandisa dies aged 47

Grammy-winning American Idol star Mandisa dies aged 47 - She competed in 2006, when Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson were judges.

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

Take a delightful trip down memory lane with me!

Labour targets TikTok microinfluencers ahead of election

Labour has appointed a dedicated employee to work with influencers and seed positive messages about Keir Starmer’s party on TikTok and Instagram, as the UK’s political parties prepare to target “microinfluencers” during the general election campaign. During previous British elections, political parties often asked big-name celebrities to send a supportive tweet or attempted to win over YouTubers with millions of followers. But this election, the...

The 20 funniest animated movies

While Disney and Pixar have long been noted for their ability to achieve this feat, a number of other animation studios have also figured out the key to making an animated film that manages to be both funny and well-written.

An ELLE Editor's List Of The Best Luxury London Hotels To Book In 2024

From The Londoner to The NoMad

Music entrepreneur who toured with Led Zeppelin is made an OBE

Philip Dudderidge also worked as the house engineer for the famous Implosion Club concerts at London’s Roundhouse in the 1970s.

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

GB News set to axe 40 jobs after channel posts heavy losses

The planned redundancies were reportedly announced at a meeting on Friday after the broadcaster posted an operating loss of £42.4m for the year to the end of May, 2023

The 10 best things to do in Reykjavik

Despite its modest proportions, you won’t ever be short of anything to do in Reykjavik. Alongside alluring natural sights — Tjörnin Lake, the pretty harbour, Mount Esja — the capital also offers museums and art galleries galore, plus some fascinating architecture (the soaring Hallgrimskirkja church being a case in point), and a unique blend of loca...

7 best Netflix movies based on true stories

Our picks for the best Netflix movies based on true stories including Social Network and The Wolf of Wall Street

Google staff ordered to leave politics at home after anti-Israel protests

Google’s chief executive has told staff to leave their politics at home in a rebuke to employees who have campaigned against its work with the Israeli government. Sundar Pichai said that the office was not a place “to fight over disruptive issues or debate politics” amid fierce disagreements between its employees. The edict marks a decisive shift f...

Tributes as Standard City ace Chris Locke dies at 66

Tributes as Standard City ace Chris Locke dies at 66 - Locke first joined the Evening Standard in 1992 and served a total of 11 editors

Sony 2024 TV lineup: All the latest Mini-LED, OLED, and LED TVs coming this year

Sony’s Bravia TV line is bringing massive strides this year with slimmer bezels, brighter panels, and improved backlighting across its range.

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’