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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...

31 Child Stars Who Became Successful Adult Actors

They made the notoriously bumpy transition look seamless.

‘I spend less time self-sabotaging’: Robbie Williams and Joe Lycett on making art

Joe Lycett and Robbie Williams were brought together by Instagram. Last August, Williams posted a painting of a small, saintly looking child (not him), and captioned it with an account of how he had once made the mistake of reading the comments below a Mail Online piece. “It was hellish,” he wrote. “The person (me) they were describing was the most horrendous person that ever walked the planet. I was crestfallen.” At this point, Williams thought...

21 of Johnny Depp's must-see performances

He’s become a muse to Tim Burton, a captivating pirate, and so much more, but what are the must-see Johnny Depp performances?

Major new film and TV studio campus to be built in Scotland

A major new film and television studio campus is to be created in Stirling.

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."

Ridley Scott describes experience of making Alien as a ‘nightmare’

Ridley Scott describes experience of making Alien as a ‘nightmare’ - The director opened up about the seminal sci-fi horror in a new interview

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.

Joker 2 isn't a musical but the trailer is pitch-perfect

The first trailer for Joker 2 is out and it looks like something special.

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

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...

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

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

Debunked: how Iranian TV tried to fool the world ... using footage of hysterical Louis Tomlinson fans

Iranian state TV shared a fake video of “Israelis panicking” after a military strike on Saturday night, only for it to later be exposed as footage of enthusiastic fans of Louis Tomlinson, the One Direction pop star, in Argentina. The propaganda blunder emerged when the clip – shared by the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN) on X, formerl...

'Bounce Back' Culture: Why Are We Still Expecting Women To 'Snap Back' After Giving Birth?

'I don’t have to "get my body back" because my body never went anywhere,' writes Alex Light

‘The Greatest Hits’ Review: Time Travel Meets Music in a Romance That Misses the Beat

I feel sad for The Greatest Hits. It has a wonderful leading performance by Lucy Boynton, a compelling story, and has all the hallmarks of a trending streaming release. However, the entire film collapses thanks to flaky storytelling in the final act. I was annoyed that I put in emotional investment, only to be shortchanged by director Ned Benson, who absurdly put feelings over solid storytelling. The musical and romance movie follows Harriet...

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...

Hit movies with no 'stars' in the cast

Star power isn’t what it used to be in movies, though movie stars still exist. Sometimes, though, a movie is a huge hit, but one thing is missing: stars.

The Oliviers has proved that even at 76 Andrew Lloyd Webber is still the best in town

The 2024 Olivier Awards delivered the shock of the old, and put a smile on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s face. A mighty seven awards for Sunset Boulevard confirmed that – at the age of 76 and more than 50 years after Jesus Christ Superstar stormed the Palace – the world’s most successful musicals composer still has what it takes to Lord it over the West En...

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.

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?

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

Massive nineties band reunite for tour celebrating 25 years since debut album

Who's ready for major nostalgia?

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?

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.

GTA 6: Live updates as publisher Take-Two announces layoffs

is still at least another nine months away but gamers are aching to know every detail they can - and there hasn't been a shortage of leaks, rumours and theories.One report says GTA 6 could be delayed to 2026 as a fallback option with Fall 2025 now being targeted by employees at Rockstar. That's after reports suggested development falling behind is ...

Michael Douglas says he wanted his character killed off in a ‘fantastic way’ in ‘Quantumania’

Michael Douglas says he wanted his character killed off in a ‘fantastic way’ in ‘Quantumania’ - Actor says he doesn’t think he’d appear in a fourth Ant Man film

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.

Musical acts from the '80s who are still playing today

While there are plenty of bands or artists from that decade re-forming to make a little money off this retro obsession, other prominent groups from the '80s are still going strong...

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...

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.

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.

It’s Showtime! review: eight blokes walk into a bar... and buy a prizewinning racehorse

In 2020, a racehorse costing eight grand was bought by a syndicate of blokes from a council estate in Darlington. Two years later Showtime Mahomes won at York. This improbable triumph at the Ascot of the north would have made a lovely documentary, but not even Nostradamus could have predicted such a bargain-basement nag would cover itself in glory....

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?

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

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’

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 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...

'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.

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.

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

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...

Fallout 4 finally gets long-awaited update after initial series success

The developer behind the most recent entries in the Fallout video game series has released details of an update fans have been clamouring for. Fallout is a post-apocalyptic role-playing video game series that sees players trying to navigate the US following a nuclear war. The popular franchise has recently been made into a TV series which dropped o...

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

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

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

‘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...

The 28 Most Controversial Oscars Moments

You never know quite what will happen!

Netflix subscriber growth in focus as gains from password-sharing crackdown seen easing

By Harshita Mary Varghese (Reuters) -Netflix's plan to maintain subscriber growth after two quarters of blockbuster increases will be in focus when it reports earnings on Thursday, with some analysts warning that gains from a crackdown on password sharing are set to ease. The streaming pioneer saw its strongest growth since the pandemic in the second half of 2023, with about 22 million people

The 10 best things to do in Tenerife

Yes, there are a million and one beaches (well, 72 listed on the tourist board website at least) on which to stretch out, switch off and toast into a nice shade of bronze. But to do just that is nothing short of a crime on such a multi-faceted island. Up, down, inside, outside: everywhere you look there are man-made and natural attractions to be ha...