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The Merry Wives of Windsor: Shakespeare gets the suburban sitcom treatment

One of the biggest laughs generated by Blanche McIntyre’s capable production of The Merry Wives of Windsor came about before the show had even opened. Much incredulity greeted the RSC’s content advisory warning that the play – an Elizabethan star-vehicle, as ‘twere, for the fat knight Sir John Falstaff – features “bullying in the form of body-shami...

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.

Princess of Wales wears elegant Jenny Packham for Trooping of Colour procession

The princess made her first public appearance of the year

Sienna Miller says younger men are more respectful to women than older generations

Sienna Miller says younger men are more respectful to women than older generations - ‘They have grown up with a more level playing field,’ the actor said

Match of the Day's Gary Lineker halts BBC show for 'tough' update on TV pundit

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker paused Saturday's broadcast to speak out about famous TV pundit Alan Hansen

‘It was tough’: Billie Eilish recalls moment she realised all her ‘friends’ were employees

‘It was tough’: Billie Eilish recalls moment she realised all her ‘friends’ were employees - Pop singer recalled looking around at her 20th birthday party and realising her friends were actually employees

Andrew McCarthy on why two Breakfast Club stars are absent from Brat Pack documentary

Andrew McCarthy on why two Breakfast Club stars are absent from Brat Pack documentary - ‘I knew it was still so sort of dodgy in some people’s lives,’ said the star

20 facts you might not know about 'Saving Private Ryan'

It’s a war epic with massive star power, perhaps the last war film to also serve as a real crowd-pleaser (even if it was also brutal at times). Here are some facts you might not know about Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan.

Meghan Trainor: 'Trump, Taylor Swift and why I'm terrified of getting a Baby Reindeer stalker'

Meghan Trainor: 'Trump, Taylor Swift and why I'm terrified of getting a Baby Reindeer stalker' - She’s one of America’s most successful singers, with 18 million Instagram followers and 27 million monthly Spotify listens. The All About That Bass singer opens up to Joe Bromley

Lia Williams interview: ‘Paula Vennells is not imaginative enough to be evil’

When Paula Vennells, the former Post Office chief executive, gave evidence last month during the ongoing ­inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal, among those paying particular attention was the actress Lia ­Williams. “I was keen to see if Paula’s tears were genuine,” she tells me. “And I do think they were. But so was her sense of denial. My assessmen...

Netflix icon stepping into her 'villain era' thanks to evil new role

Iconic.

From The Who’s V-signs to bad miming: the most notorious Top of the Pops performances of all time

Sixty years since it first aired in early 1964 until its controversial cancellation in 2006, Top of the Pops (TOTP) played host to hundreds of titans of music. Most performances went off without a hitch, thrilling audiences and boosting record sales. But gathering a bunch of rock bands every week was always a potential recipe for disaster, and the ...

'Ultraman: Rising' Ending and What The Post-Credits Scene Means For The Sequel

While the ending of Ultraman: Rising was the generic thrilling battle you’d expect from a movie with Kaiju, a genuine emotional factor was riding over it. Plus, the post-credits scene provides an answer about Ken’s mother, Emiko, providing extra insight into what we may expect from a sequel. I’ve broken down the key questions and moments to provide a holistic view of that finale. Gigantron Is Alive I have to admit, I didn’t see this coming. I...

10 huge stars who’ve completely given up on dating, from Whoopi Goldberg to Stevie Nicks

10 huge stars who’ve completely given up on dating, from Whoopi Goldberg to Stevie Nicks - Lydia Spencer-Elliott takes a look at the top celebrities who think romance just isn’t worth the hassle

The 32 Most Underrated '00s Movies Ever

We rounded up the most underrated movies of the decade.

Maya Jama on her skincare routine, social media habits and nurturing friendships

The Love Island presenter spills on her wellness regime

Best PS1 Exclusives

The original PlayStation arguably had one of the best exclusive lineups of all time, with many of these games going on to become iconic.

80s pop hit set to become the unofficial anthem of Euro 2024

The song was first released in 1983

20 one-hit wonders from the 2000s you definitely forgot about

It's hard to make it in the music industry, and these 20 artists are proof that just because you have one hit song doesn't mean you will stay on the charts forever.

ITV reality show won't return despite more than 5,000,000 viewers tuning in last year

Sad times.

Cressida Cowper almost had an alternative Bridgerton ending in season 3

Will she make a return?

There was a very special meaning behind the Princess of Wales' Trooping the Colour outfit

The Princess of Wales made a triumphant return to her royal role this weekend, attending the 2024 Trooping the Colour celebrations. This is the first time the 42-year-old mother of three has been seen in an official capacity this year, taking a break from public duty to focus on her recovery, following her cancer diagnosis. One of the most talked-a...

40 celebrities who often get confused for one another

As many tabloids have claimed, celebrities are just like us! Only a lot of the time, their doppelgangers are also in the public eye. So now it’s time to look at the celebrities that often get confused for one another because they look so much alike, as well as a couple of other reasons that aren’t physical at all.

Iconic 80s rock band perform together for the first time in 17 years

20 celebrities you didn’t realize were in Disney movies

Every actor has a little-known credit. For these 20, it's a Disney movie.

What If You Spent 5 Seconds on Venus?

Let's get personal on Whatsapp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8VC502ER6r1yk1yP2Y Welcome to hell. Sorry, I meant Venus. Some say it's Earth's twin. But this world is nothing like home. And you're about to experience this scorching hot landscape firsthand. Transcript and sources: https://whatifshow.com/what-if-you-spent-5-seconds-on-venus/ Get the book: http://bit.ly/ytc-the-what-if-100-book Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphTF9wHwhCt-BzIq-s4V-g/join Check out our other channels: How to Survive: https://bit.ly/how-to-survive-show Aperture: https://bit.ly/aperture-show Your Body On: https://bit.ly/your-body-on-show T-shirts and merch: http://bit.ly/whatifstore Newsletter: http://bit.ly/whatif-newsletter What If elsewhere: Instagram: http://bit.ly/whatif-instagram Discord: https://discord.gg/Bj5UnspbwE Twitter: http://bit.ly/whatif-twitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/facebook-whatif What If is a mini-documentary web series that takes you on an epic journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities. Join us on an imaginary adventure through time, space and chance while we boil down complex subjects in a fun and entertaining way. Produced with love by Underknown in Toronto: https://underknown.com Interested in sponsoring our episodes or collaborating? Email us: [email protected] #venus #starship

The 25 best cult classic films of all time

The true definition of a cult classic movie can differ. The gist of it is something that might not have been popular or critically praised upon introduction but draws a loyal and dedicated fan base over time. Below are our 25 best cult classic films.

Biden goes straight from G7 to Hollywood fundraiser, balancing geopolitics with his reelection bid

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After flying through the night across nine time zones, from southern Italy to Southern California, President Joe Biden is shifting his focus from Russia's challenge of Western unity to raking in big money for his reelection campaign at a Hollywood fundraiser featuring George Clooney and Julia Roberts. Biden went straight from the Group of Seven summit of wealthy democracies, where Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of...

Blackpink’s Jennie Kim walks her first catwalk for Jacquemus as Dua Lipa sits front row

Blackpink’s Jennie Kim walks her first catwalk for Jacquemus as Dua Lipa sits front row - The Blackpink band member earned her fashion stripes as she took to Jacquemus’ Capri catwalk

60s pop icon and actress dies aged 80

Young guitarist endorsed by Jack White after dueting on Seven Nation Army – from her bedroom window several streets away

A young guitarist who jammed with Jack White without him knowing has now caught the attention of the White Stripe himself

Outnumbered kids reunite for new special – and they will make you feel old

Outnumbered kids reunite for new special – and they will make you feel old - The BBC sitcom suddenly feels like a very long time ago

Best Nintendo Wii Game From Every Year Of The Console's Life

The Wii is one of the most successful video game consoles of all time, with every year of the system's life featuring great motion-controlled games.

29 of the Most Legendary Hollywood Rivalries

Whether they lasted a month or a decade, these feuds are legendary.

Quit your day job: Actors who had other careers prior to acting

“Don’t quit your day job!” This is something skeptics say often, but some actors did not heed that advice. Many actors had success in other fields when their acting careers started to take off. Here are some of the actors who left other gigs by the wayside to keep us entertained.

Countdown star Susie Dent’s ‘delight’ at honour for sharing her joy of language

Countdown star Susie Dent’s ‘delight’ at honour for sharing her joy of language - For more than 30 years, Oxford-based Dent has appeared as the resident expert in Dictionary Corner on the Channel 4 show.

New Netflix hit watched over 10 million times in first two days

5 best Netflix features you’re not using but really should be

These Netflix features can upgrade your streaming experience giving you access to secret categories, smart downloads and more.

Eddie Redmayne says Warren Beatty offered to bail him out after email hack

Eddie Redmayne has revealed that after his email was hacked, Warren Beatty responded by offering to wire him money: “whatever you need”. Redmayne told the story on Late Night With Seth Meyers, and said that “a couple of years ago” a scammer hacked his email and sent money requests to his contacts, including Beatty and fellow actor Jamie Dornan. “I was actually in New York at the time and I had a big night the night before. And I woke up in New...

Operation Mincemeat: the West End hit is still the perfect mix of ingenious, silly and moving

My original Operation Mincemeat musical review was an unqualified five-star rave. I was bowled over by this plucky British success story – or two stories, in fact: both the astonishing real-life Second World War plot to foil the Nazis, and the crafting of a knockout show about it. But I did wonder how it might fare once the original creators left t...

The Beatles weren't the only great thing about Merseyside's greatest decade

They might be our greatest export but the Fab Four didn't wholly define 1960s Merseyside

Scotland fan with Euros version of Hand of God song insists it is not dig at England

A Scotland fan has gone viral with a new unofficial anthem for the Tartan Army in the Euros but has insisted that his song choice isn’t a dig at England. Nick Morgan, creator of No Scotland No Party, sings his hit to the tune of a popular Argentine song about sporting icon Diego Maradona scoring one of the winning goals against England in the 1986 ...

The Boys, season 4, review: outrageous superhero satire shows signs of outgrowing its Spandex

Early in the latest season of superhero satire The Boys (Prime Video), it is revealed that Homelander, the show’s sociopathic answer to Superman, is suffering the ravages of ageing. Greying hair, a midlife crisis – this psycho-in-Spandex (a grippingly unsettling Antony Starr) is struggling to hold it together. The same might be said for The Boys it...

The 5 best James Bond films ever - including a record-breaking blockbuster

Of 27 films in the iconic franchise, these 5 picks came out on top.

Tom Hardy in Peaky Blinders film?

Tom Hardy played Alfie Solomons in the Peaky Blinders series.

The 29 Best Grammys Red Carpet Outfits Ever

There's high-end couture, and there's also some wild innovation.

Laughter lessons: a comedy watchlist for Pope Francis

A hundred top comedians are generally considered a tough crowd, but Pope Francis had them rolling in the aisles at the Vatican on Friday, with jovial praise for their profession. To “laugh at God” was fine, he explained, in the same way “we play and joke with the people we love”. “While communication today often generates conflict,” the pontiff continued, “you know how to bring together diverse and sometimes contrary realities. How much we need...

Taylor Swift unexpectedly covers Calvin Harris, Rihanna hit during Liverpool show

Taylor Swift unexpectedly covers Calvin Harris, Rihanna hit during Liverpool show - Swift famously co-wrote ‘This Is What You Came For’ under the pseudonym ‘Nils Sjöberg’

TV tonight: Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen kick off Euro 2024

Rooney 2004: World at His Feet 10.30pm, BBC One The Euros are taking over the telly this week, so get in the mood with a rollercoaster documentary that tells the story of the 12 days that changed the then 18-year-old England striker Wayne Rooney’s life during Euro 2004. Rooney is joined by former strike partner Michael Owen as they recall the tournament and ask: could England have won had the young star not injured himself against Portugal?...

Get a sneak peek at new 'Alien: Rogue Incursion' survival horror game (trailer)

A preview of the first trailer for Survios' upcoming "Alien: Rogue Incursion" VR game.