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How much British viewers pay for Netflix compared with other countries

Households in the UK pay more for a standard plan than countries including Canada and Australia


7 underrated Netflix films that critics hated – but you might just love


How the island paradise of Zanzibar is being ruined by British tourists

Exotic islands will always provide the perfect backdrop for a party. Zanzibar is no exception. Even the name sparks images of long sultry nights, “anything goes” attitudes and unbridled hedonism. But go back a few decades and this semi-autonomous Tanzanian archipelago was a simple, spice-producing country faithfully observing Muslim traditions. My ...


Lae'zel's voice actor says that 'Baldur's Gate 3 is definitely as good—if not miles better—than any film or TV show I've done'

"[Game] storytelling can be just as immersive and brilliant and entertaining as any TV show".


Kenan Thompson speaks out on Dan Schneider allegations: ‘Investigate more’

Kenan Thompson speaks out on Dan Schneider allegations: ‘Investigate more’ - ‘It’s supposed to be a safe place for kids’, the ‘Kenan & Kel’ actor said


Saudi Arabia to participate in Miss Universe pageant for the first time

Saudi Arabia to participate in Miss Universe pageant for the first time - Rumy Alqahtani, a 27-year-old Riyadh-born model, will be representing Saudi Arabia at pageant


The 20 best Netflix original movies

While Netflix has released some notoriously bad movies (looking at you, Tall Girl and 365 Days), there are plenty of great and critically acclaimed films on the streamer — if you know where to look.


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.


‘We’re the Muslim Spice Girls!’ Shazia Mirza on finding box office gold with her halal comedy supergroup

For years, Muslim women have been the butt of the joke. We have been described as looking like “bank robbers” and “letterboxes” by the likes of Bernard Manning and Boris Johnson. And from Jack “take off your veils” Straw to Donald Trump, who said at least we “don’t have to put on makeup”, white men in power have continuously attacked us for cheap laughs. We couldn’t retaliate. We were the voiceless, faceless, humourless, powerless underdogs of...


Biggie, Tupac, Suge: How Diddy became the last man standing in the East Coast-West Coast hip hop rivalry

Biggie, Tupac, Suge: How Diddy became the last man standing in the East Coast-West Coast hip hop rivalry - Diddy has spent over three decades at the pinnacle of hip hop


Festivals with nostalgic music icons from 70s to the 90s you can still get tickets for

Join thousands of others this summer.


32 Child Stars Who Became Successful Adult Actors

They made the notoriously bumpy transition look seamless.


Zendaya embraces method dressing on the red carpet

The actress wore a custom gown inspired by her role in Challengers


50 living room ideas: latest trends and easy decor updates

These living room ideas come with comfy surprises and modern flair, so you can relax and unwind in a revamped sitting room space.


George Gilbey: Man arrested over Gogglebox star’s death as investigation launched

George Gilbey: Man arrested over Gogglebox star’s death as investigation launched - The reality TV star reportedly died after falling from a height at his workplace in Essex


5 simple rules to be happy, according to science


Beyoncé has announced a track list for 'Cowboy Carter' — here's everything you need to know

The superstar announced the project during a surprise Super Bowl commercial — here are all the details


Documentary on Theresa May in Downing Street ‘revelatory’

Theresa May’s time in Downing Street will be explored in a new “revelatory” documentary, ITV has announced, five years on from her emotional resignation outside No 10. Britain’s second female prime minister will be the subject of Theresa May: Accidental PM, a programme delving into her three years in power. ITV promises “unique access” to Mrs May, ...


Larry David praised for scorching ‘sick’ Trump in passionate rant

American actor and comedian Larry David has branded Donald Trump a “little baby” in a scathing rant about the former President. The actor has long criticised the Trump family and even included a joke about Don Jr. in a 2021 episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. The TV star was talking politics recently in a live interview on CNN and didn’t hold back whe...


21st-century TV shows canceled too soon

It’s an issue, a travesty, and an annoyance to TV fanatics everywhere who were left forever fuming when it came to these 21st-century TV shows canceled too soon.


Do you secretly hate holidays? Here’s how to relax and get the break you need

A holiday glows like a beacon on your calendar, those struck-out days as much a destination as France, or the Caribbean. What could be more enticing than a week or two away from the stresses of work and extended family, spent on a beach or in a far-off city? But sadly – as anyone who has failed to find the hotel Wi-Fi code will attest – those preci...


The most anticipated albums of 2024

What could be more exciting than your favorite artist dropping new music? Absolutely nothing. Here are 20 artists with the most anticipated albums of 2024.


The irony of Steve Martin's life isn't lost on him

The irony of Steve Martin's life isn't lost on him - People participate in documentaries for all kinds of reasons


New Netflix show stacks up astonishing 81,000,000 viewing hours in just one week


US journalist marks a year in a Russian prison as courts keep extending his time behind bars

For Evan Gershkovich, the dozen appearances in Moscow's courts over the past year have fallen into a pattern. Guards take the American journalist from the notorious Lefortovo Prison in a van for the short drive to the courthouse. He’s led in handcuffs to a defendants’ cage in front of a judge for yet another hearing about his pretrial detention on espionage charges. The proceedings are always closed. His appeals are always rejected, and his time...


Concert tours to see this spring

Ring in the new season with a selection of live performances


Which generation are you? Age ranges from Gen Z to Baby Boomers explained

Which generation are you? Age ranges from Gen Z to Baby Boomers explained - Each generation comes with its own stereotypes


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...


Hulu officially launches on Disney Plus — here's what you need to know

Now you can get all your Hulu and Disney Plus content in one place


How are musicians supposed to survive on $0.00173 per stream?

Many of the younger musicians I know – musicians in the full flush of their career – don’t see a path forward toward making a living. These aren’t artists failing to connect with a public; on the contrary, they are releasing widely reviewed albums, going on tours and communicating (constantly) with their fans via social media. But this work is not paying them enough to manage without second jobs or side hustles. That’s a broken system. It’s not...


LG’s webOS 23 finally lands on these older TV models — see if yours is on the list

As part of its webOS Re:New Program, LG is updating its 2022 TVs with modern features.


You can't sue us for making games 'too entertaining,' say major game developers in response to addiction lawsuits

Microsoft, Rockstar, Epic, and others are being sued for using "addictive psychological features" in games like Minecraft, GTA 5, and Fortnite.


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...


Mary Poppins review – Disney’s entertainment sugar rush possesses thermonuclear brilliance

Brilliant, entrancing, exhausting, and with thermonuclear showtunes from Richard and Robert Sherman, Disney’s hybrid live-action/animation classic from 1964 is now rereleased on home entertainment platforms for its 60th anniversary. And it has a brand-new certificate from the BBFC: upgraded from a U to a PG on account of “discriminatory language” from the eccentric seadog character Admiral Boom, who fires a cannon from his roof shouting “Fight...


One lucky lottery ticket holder wins $1.13bn Mega Millions jackpot

One lucky lottery ticket holder wins $1.13bn Mega Millions jackpot - After 31 tries, the Mega Millions jackpot has finally been won by one lucky player in New Jersey


Rufus Sewell on showing ‘light and dark’ when playing Andrew in Newsnight drama

Rufus Sewell on showing ‘light and dark’ when playing Andrew in Newsnight drama - The Holiday actor stars alongside Gillian Anderson, who plays journalist Emily Maitlis in the new Netflix series Scoop.


OPINION - Forget your handbag, the latest status symbol du jour is your luxury beliefs

Forget your handbag, the latest status symbol du jour is your luxury beliefs -


Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul is another dull and dangerous freak show, but boxing is hooked

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul is another dull and dangerous freak show, but boxing is hooked - Crossover fights may be big business but, as Carl Froch puts it, are ‘draining the dregs of the barrel’


30 Icons of the 1970s

Fashion, film, and music would never be the same.


New on Prime Video and Freevee in April 2024 — all the new shows and movies to watch

It's a big month for new movies and shows on Prime Video with "Fallout" and "The Holdovers" arriving in April 2024.


20 facts you might not know about 'Barbie'

What do you get when you cross arguably the iconic toy in American history with a movie star and a former indie director turned big-budget film helmer? Evidently, it's the biggest movie of the year.


OPINION - Is it morally wrong to go and see the Michael Jackson musical? I think so

Is it morally wrong to go and see the Michael Jackson musical? I think so -


20 facts you might not know about 'Skyfall'

There have been so many James Bond movies over the years. One that gets a lot of acclaim is 2012’s Skyfall, the third film during Daniel Craig’s time as Bond. We have a license to give 20 facts you might not know about Skyfall.


No Plans For Easter? Here Are 12 Ways To Make The Most Of The Bank Holiday Weekend

Bottomless brunches, spring fairs and cherry blossoms aplenty


Dustin Johnson Announces New LIV Golf Signing For 4Aces GC Team

Former TravisMathew CEO Chris Rosaasen has joined 4Aces GC as the team's new General Manager


Brentford vs Manchester United: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Brentford vs Manchester United: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds - Man Utd out to gather momentum for Champions League push


32 Underrated Movies Worth Watching

Don't overlook these low-key classics.


Incredible covers that outshine original songs

It's easy to earn success recording someone else's song. However, in many cases, cover versions are better than the originals, whether by adding an innovative twist, spanning genres, or even changing up the structure of the tune to make it more one's own.


Stephen Colbert: ‘Breaking news: Trump is upset about something’

Late-night hosts discussed Donald Trump’s suspicious sale of his ailing Truth Social network and why he’s annoyed about something again. Stephen Colbert On The Late Show, Stephen Colbert started with a surprise: “Breaking news: Donald Trump is upset about something.” The host brought up the former president’s latest gripe, that he’s being mistakenly painted by Democrats as someone who wants to destroy ObamaCare, something he has previously run...


EE offering up to £550 off PS5 and Xbox console bundles thanks to Warzone Mobile

Phone network EE is tempting customers with big savings on Xbox and PlayStation console bundles, to tie in with the Warzone Mobile launch.