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

The 28 Most Controversial Oscars Moments

You never know quite what will happen!

Filming has officially started for And Just Like That... season three

Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte are coming back to our screens.

19 movies that saved actors’ careers

19 movies that saved actors’ careers - Louis Chilton looks at 19 projects that managed to pull great stars back from the brink

Everything you need to know about the 2024 Met Gala

The biggest night in fashion is approaching, as the Met Gala is set to take place next month which as always, promises to be a star-studded event. Each year the event is hosted to fundraise for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and since 1995 has been organised by Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of American Vogue and the chief co...

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...

Joy Sunday is ready to share her vision of beauty with the world

The “Wednesday” star shares her inspirations, favorite products, and—yes!—an update on season two

Celebrities you didn't realize voiced popular TV and film characters

Celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Drake, and The Rock have given entertainment fans plenty to be thankful for — from chart-topping songs to some of the best films of all time. But once you finish this list, you'll remember these actors' impact on the animation world.

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.

31 Child Stars Who Became Successful Adult Actors

They made the notoriously bumpy transition look seamless.

How to earn thousands letting film and music stars shoot in your home

Earning up to £60,000 a year for letting Stormzy film a music video in your kitchen or Paloma Faith play with Lego in the living room might sound farfetched to homeowners unfamiliar with the shoot locations industry.

Beatles documentary hidden for over 50 years to be released next month

Beatles documentary hidden for over 50 years to be released next month - Film has been unavailable to the public for decades

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.

Restaurant chain Loungers opens eight new sites

The cafe-bar group has ambitions to open some 600 venues across the country

Notable American music artists/bands who found greater success abroad

Just because an American-born musician(s) don't find long, consistent commercial or critical success in the United States doesn't mean all hope is lost.

Murdoch Partner Helps Ambani Build a Media Empire

Viacom18 led by Rupert Murdoch's former partner in India is poised to become the most powerful player in the $28 billion Indian media and entertainment industry through it's largest shareholder, Reliance Industries' merger with Walt Disney's India operations. In an exclusive with Bloomberg, Viacom18's incoming vice chair Uday Shankar discusses how he plans to help Ambani's media unit to compete against media behemoth Amazon, and Netflix.

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

The vorfreude secret: 30 zero-effort ways to fill your life with joy

Be honest: there are times when you have felt schadenfreude, or “delight in another’s misfortunes”. But what about vorfreude? I recently came across this lovely word, which my German-speaking friend translated as “the anticipation of joy”. It struck me as such a hopeful concept – surely we could all do with less schadenfreude and more vorfreude. So what exactly is anticipatory joy, how do we cultivate it and will it make us happier? “The idea is...

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree – when is it out and what is it about?

The long-awaited Elden Ring expansion is edging closer to release, and one of many editions comes with a 46cm statue of Messner for £224.99

Ballerina gave up career to study how dance can help MS sufferers

Ballerina gave up career to study how dance can help MS sufferers - Emily Davis moved to Scotland in 2021 to study how dance can benefit sufferers of multiple sclerosis.

What to eat, do and see in Southern California

California dreamin’ that you won’t want to wake up from

Why an Entourage is a Key Investment for Retirement

As you age, you may need more and more people to help keep you going, financially, physically and in other ways. Who are these people and what do they do?

‘I tried Peloton’s new Defected Records DJ workout – here’s why I loved it’

The nightclub vibes are impeccable

The best beach clubs and nightlife in Tenerife

If there's one thing the Tenerifians know how to do well, it's party. Enjoying life is a genetic disposition, evident if you venture into one of the many bars and nightclubs frequented by locals – and there are many. Check out the vibrant student scene in La Laguna, test your stamina in the bop-till-breakfast clubs of the southern resorts, or limbe...

Pop Groups You Probably Forgot Existed

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

When will Wednesday season two come out? Everything we know about the Netflix series

When will Wednesday season two come out? Everything we know about the Netflix series - With Nevermore closed and no romantic interests - what will the new series look like?

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare review – Guy Ritchie’s fun wartime romp

Guy Ritchie’s inevitable graduation from London to Hollywood has had its moments – the rambunctious zip of the first Sherlock Holmes, the stylish homoeroticism of The Man from UNCLE – but it soon felt as if the once electrifying film-maker had been swallowed up by the system. A middling Sherlock sequel, a pointless King Arthur non-starter and a soulless Aladdin remake seemed like enough to push not just fans away but Ritchie himself. He’s since...

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?

'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.

All in the family: 25 musical siblings

When the love for music runs in the family, it's typically trickled down from generation to generation. Some families are blessed to see brothers and sisters break into the music business, whether it's in a group or solo.

How not to fall foul of the ticket scammers catching out Taylor Swift fans

When Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour arrives in Britain in just a few months’ time, it won’t just be one of the most eagerly awaited concert series ever, but a record-breaking one, too; it’s now the first music tour to surpass $1 billion (£800 million) in revenue. And, as any Swifties will know if they’ve watched the concert film, it’s an absolutely brill...

Taylor Swift teases 'timetable' for highly-anticipated album The Tortured Poets Department

Taylor Swift teases 'timetable' for highly-anticipated album The Tortured Poets Department - The hitmaker, 34, also shared music video details in a new social media update

Characters enter the public domain. Winnie the Pooh becomes a killer. Where is remix culture going?

Characters enter the public domain. Winnie the Pooh becomes a killer. Where is remix culture going? - Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse have recently entered the public domain, making it possible for artists to use them freely

The best new restaurants and bars opening in London this week

The best new restaurants and bars opening in London this week - Joanna Taylor rounds up the capital’s latest drinking and dining destinations

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’

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

James' Tim Booth: 'We're not a 90s band - we're a 2024 one'

They are more successful now than ever.

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...

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 ...

20 suspenseful documentaries you’ll want to binge in one sitting

Trust us. We know all about entertaining TV shows you can binge-watch . But what about documentaries? Look no further. Our list of 20, which tell the stories of mysterious murders, corruption, and religious cults, is sure to have you telling Netflix, "I'm still watching."

Should you take a break from social media to look after your mental health?

Should you take a break from social media to look after your mental health? - The unspoken rules of social media can be challenging to keep up with.

The Wall Street lawyer who quit to make Lego art: ‘It is a job, not a hobby’

He’s made a living out of building sculptures from Lego and his work has been shown in 100 cities and 24 countries, attracting millions of visitors. But you won’t find any Lego in Nathan Sawaya’s home. Call it work-life balance: “I love what I do, but it is a job … not a hobby,” the 50-year-old American artist says. It is a job, but it’s also something like a dream. Sawaya was a Wall Street lawyer who was unhappy with his career, playing with...

In war saga 'The Sympathizer,' Vietnamese voices are no longer stuck in the background

In war saga 'The Sympathizer,' Vietnamese voices are no longer stuck in the background - For decades, Vietnamese people often been relegated to the background in popular cinematic depictions of the Vietnam War

What’s so bad about a reboot? It doesn’t dilute the original, it adds to it

As my loved ones, acquaintances, colleagues and strangers who’ve stood in line with me all know, I am not opposed to complaining. I am a complaining-friendly person, especially about small inconsequential things. If you complain, I’ll find something to contribute. I’ve used this very column mainly to whinge about things. But in a shocking twist, today I am here to complain about others complaining. Every time a show/movie/song people love is...

‘Really upsetting’: Grenfell Tower edited out of TV advert

Grenfell Tower has been edited out of a TV advert in a move described as “insulting” by a family bereaved by the June 2017 disaster. Karim Mussilhy, whose uncle Hesham Rahman was among 72 people who died as a result of the fire, noticed the edit while watching the Channel 4 streaming service on Monday when an advert for the pain relief gel Voltarol showed people playing football on the Westway football pitches close to the council block. But...

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...

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...

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?

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

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.