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MARKET REPORT: Carnival set for record year as bookings boom

Carnival's bookings hit an all-time high in the first three months of this year, while revenues rose 22% to a record £4.3bn and profits reached £690m.


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 ...


5 simple rules to be happy, according to science


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.


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.


32 Child Stars Who Became Successful Adult Actors

They made the notoriously bumpy transition look seamless.


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...


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

Join thousands of others this summer.


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 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.


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.


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


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


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, ...


The 31 Most Underrated '90s Movies

Here's looking at you, 'Tombstone.'


20 of the most diehard fan bases in pop culture

From those who raved about Beethoven in the 19th century to the teens and tweens who pushed Beatlemania, they all helped build up the idea that when you love someone’s work or something, you go hard. With that, these are the most diehard fan bases in pop culture ever.


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


Best rattan furniture brands for top quality and stylish design

Best rattan furniture brands for top quality and stylish design - Weave it out


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...


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 best and worst TV shows about outer space

Space is vast and nigh infinite, and naturally it has been the setting for many works of culture. That includes TV shows, of course. Dozens of shows have made space a central part of their stories. Some of them have been really good. Others are maybe a little questionable.


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


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 -


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.


15 alternative things to do in London that aren't the same old tourist traps

Try these hidden gems off the tourist trail...


'The Last Of Us' Showrunner Just Said That Season 2 Fan Predictions Are '28% Correct'

How precise


DeSantis and Disney finally bring an end to feud caused by criticism of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

DeSantis and Disney finally bring an end to feud caused by criticism of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law - The two-year-long feud between the Florida governor and entertainment giant began when the company criticised anti-LGBT+ state legislation


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


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.


30 Icons of the 1970s

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


Alex cartoons, March 2024


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...


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


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...


M Emmet Walsh, actor best known for his grizzled roles in Blade Runner and Blood Simple – obituary

M Emmet Walsh, who has died aged 88, was a steadfast character actor adored among cinephiles for the notes of scuffed-up life he gifted American film over his six-decade career, most memorably in Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner (1982) and the Coen brothers’ Blood Simple (1984). Heavy-set and amenable to dishevelment, with flyaway hair, a squint and a q...


The 20 greatest hair metal bands of all time

The hair, or glam, metal bands of the 1980s remain one of the true guilty pleasures in the history of music. The hair spray, makeup and catchy pop tunes touched up with distortion were made for MTV. Though there really wasn't much substance to the music, the scene was popular to the mainstream nonetheless...


The 29 Funniest Actors (Who Aren't Actually Comedians)

But you'd never know it.


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


20 ways The Beatles changed the world

The de facto ground zero from which contemporary rock and pop culture emerged, The Beatles did a few things better than their peers and even did a few things no one had yet conceived of. Thus, let's celebrate the 20 ways that The Beatles changed the world.


Tony Blackburn hijacks BBC Radio 2 show to mark 60 years of pirate radio

Tony Blackburn hijacks BBC Radio 2 show to mark 60 years of pirate radio - The DJ, 81, worked on pirate stations Radio Caroline and Radio London in the 1960s.


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’


Zendaya embraces method dressing on the red carpet

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


Pirates Of The Caribbean producer confirms new film will be a 'reboot'

Pirates Of The Caribbean producer confirms new film will be a 'reboot' - Jerry Bruckheimer’s remarks suggest that the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean instalment may be without Johnny Depp and introduce an entirely fresh cast


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


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


Concert tours to see this spring

Ring in the new season with a selection of live performances


Here’s why you need to stay away from Roman Polanski’s ‘The Palace’

The 90-year-old's most recent film ‘The Palace’ has finally secured French distribution. Here’s why you should avoid it at all costs. View on euronews


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


‘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...


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