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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?

'Baby Reindeer' Season 2: Everything We Know So Far

'I really wanted it to be an examination of the ramifications of trauma.'

79 Classic Movies You Need to Watch at Least Once

The essentials. (Netflix password not included.)

Kaibrienne: Super Emotional Cover of "How Could You?" by Jessie Murph - American Idol 2024

Kaibrienne "KB" Richins is going by her full name now. The Idol Arena crowd is moved to tears along with Kaibrienne as she bravely sings a song about sexual assault. She's proving to herself that she can deal with and move on from her own past experience. See more of American Idol 2024 on our official site: http://www.americanidol.com Facebook: facebook.com/AmericanIdol Twitter: twitter.com/americanidol Instagram: instagram.com/americanidol/ TikTok: tiktok.com/americanidol AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC. American Idol 2024 Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series, for the historic 22nd season.

Netflix hit watched more than 21 million times in its first three days

TV tonight: the awful true story of wellness influencer Belle Gibson

Instagram’s Worst Con Artist 9pm, ITV1 This bleak two-part documentary tells the story of Australian Belle Gibson, who became an Instagram sensation in 2013 after launching a clean-eating app in response to a stated diagnosis of terminal brain cancer. Her followers marvelled at how well she looked, but there was a reason for that – her cancer was a fiction. A story of dangerous betrayal: not only did Gibson monetise her lie but she also turned...

Pick of the Proms 2024: Daniel Barenboim, Yo-Yo Ma, Sarah Vaughan and more

The orchestras you need to see Among the many visiting orchestras this year are four of the greatest in continental Europe. Simon Rattle will make his first visit to the Proms as chief conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in two concerts featuring Thomas Adès (Prom 61, Sept 5) and Mahler (Prom 62, Sept 6). The Berlin Philharmonic and ...

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.

Ellie Simmonds is ‘motivated to make change for people like me’ after Bafta nod

Ellie Simmonds is ‘motivated to make change for people like me’ after Bafta nod - The former Strictly Come Dancing star was born with a form of dwarfism named achondroplasia.

Quintessentially Irish review – Pierce Brosnan weighs in on scattergun study of Irishness

It features a definition of “the craic” but, frustratingly, this long, meandering documentary about Irishness contains only very small quantities of actual fun. It’s a follow-up from film-maker Frank Mannion to his 2022 doc Quintessentially British, but feels like a commission from Aer Lingus: something to watch inflight from Boston to Dublin, soothingly bland, relaxingly dull. Though to be fair, Mannion gets a big laugh when he archly asks a...

David Harewood clarifies comments after saying white actors should be able to ‘Black up’ for roles

David Harewood clarifies comments after saying white actors should be able to ‘Black up’ for roles - ‘Anybody should be able to do anything,’ ‘Homeland’ actor said in recent interview

How I ACTUALLY played with Barbies | Leah Rudick | Stand Up Comedy

Don’t Tell Comedy produces weekly shows in 100+ cities across the US in unique locations for a one-of-a-kind comedy experience! The location is kept a secret until the day of the show and the performers are a secret until they hit the stage! Check out our website for upcoming live shows in your city! www.donttellcomedy.com #LeahRudick #LiveComedy #StandUp ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Leah Rudick is an actor and comedian based in Los Angeles. Her viral comedy and character videos have amassed over a million followers and over 20 million likes on TikTok & Instagram. Her first stand-up special, Everything is Fine! can be seen on the Seed & Spark streaming platform. Her stand-up was also featured in Coming to the Stage (Amazon, Pluto TV). Recent comedy festival appearances include JFL Moontower, SF Sketchfest, Laughing Skull, All Jane Comedy Festival & Flyover Fest. She is the co-creator/co-star of the critically acclaimed web series Made to Order which was featured as one of “6 Brilliant Web Series” in Marie Claire. She also co-starred and co-wrote the indie feature Sweet Parents, which received top prizes on the festival circuit and is currently available to stream on all major platforms. Favorite TV credits include HBO’s High Maintenance and IFC’s Commuters. She recently shot her first one-hour comedy special with Comedy Dynamics which will be released in 2023. Follow Leah for more standup, character clips & tour info. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_rudick/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leahrudick YouTube: https://youtube.com/@leah_rudick ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The Art Gallery Series is Don't Tell Comedy's 19th independent YouTube series that features stand-up comedy sets from the best of the next generation of stand up comedians. Subscribe to Don’t Tell Comedy to find your next favorite comedian: http://bit.ly/dtcyoutube ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for more stand-up clips! https://www.instagram.com/donttellcomedy https://www.tiktok.com/@donttellcomedy https://www.facebook.com/donttellcomedy ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Credits: Written and Performed by Leah Rudick Executive Producers: Kyle Kazanjian-Amory and Brett Kushner VP of Production: Marissa Gallant Director: Brad Silnutzer Director of Photography: Mark Davis Consulting Producer: Jay Bode Gaffer: Michael Tellup Grip: Tommy Anderson Cam Operators: Tommy Anderson Jon Austin Lauren Doyle Nate Elegino Adrian Gutierrez Editor: Elise Golgowski Color Correction: Mark I. Davis Sound Recording: Guillermo Areizaga Sound Mix: Ryan Meadows Production Assistants: Maggie Rosenberg Greyson Hines Photographer: Kari Austin (@karijcreativeco) Special thanks to our generous hosts, FemX Quarters in San Diego, CA Code: R4VAMR8GBH4XC3F

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned

A New York court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction for rape, ordering a new trial in the landmark "MeToo" case.

Elaha review – sex, patriarchy and second-generation identity

There is a heartfelt and courageous performance from 28-year-old Syrian-born, German-based actor Bayan Layla in this drama about sex, patriarchy and second-generation immigrant identity. It is a drama which hits the buttons squarely and efficiently, but might perhaps have played better as a three-part TV drama. Layla plays Elaha, a young woman of Kurdish family background in a German town (director Milena Aboyan is herself German-based and...

THE DARK KNIGHT Clip - "Arresting Joker" (2008) Heath Ledger

THE DARK KNIGHT Clip - "Arresting Joker" (2008) Heath Ledger PLOT: When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice. CAST: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Aaron Eckhart, Gary Oldman Buy the film here! https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0B6PKFVHR/joblosmovieempor/ Popular Superhero Clips -- https://bit.ly/3dicv7h SUBSCRIBE for more SUPERHERO videos here: https://goo.gl/9Ahzw8 #TheDarkKnight #Joker #HeathLedger

20 facts you might not know about 'The Hunger Games'

YA dystopia was the thing in Hollywood for a while. At the pinnacle of that was The Hunger Games. These 20 facts you may not know about the first movie in the series volunteer as tribute.

Tabloid publisher testifies he thought alleged affair would hurt Trump campaign

By Jack Queen and Jody Godoy NEW YORK (Reuters) -Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified at Donald Trump's criminal trial on Thursday that he sought to silence a former Playboy model who said she had an affair with Trump for fear it would hurt his 2016 presidential bid. “I believed the story was true, I believed it would be very embarrassing for himself and also his campaign,”

Luke Grimes on Yellowstone’s liberal critics: ‘A lot of people see a cowboy hat and think, that’s not for me’

Luke Grimes on Yellowstone’s liberal critics: ‘A lot of people see a cowboy hat and think, that’s not for me’ - INTERVIEW: The actor talks to Tom Murray about the politicisation of the hit western, Kevin Costner’s exit, working with Bradley Cooper and Ari Aster, and Beyoncé’s controversial arrival on the country scene

31 '90s Icons You've Forgotten (But Shouldn't Have)

Your childhood is calling.

The best bars and nightlife in Reykjavik

Mellow by day and even through the week, Reykjavik turns into something of a boisterous powerhouse at the weekends, as cafés transform into bars and clubs playing everything from house to heavy metal. The more raucous spots are supplemented by a slew of craft beer places and wine bars where it’s possible to enjoy an evening out without feeling like...

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

This disaster movie is my most anticipated summer blockbuster of 2024 — here’s why

There are many new movies lined up in 2024, but “Twisters” could top the charts when it comes to summer blockbusters. Here’s why it’s my most anticipated movie to watch in theaters.

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...

Members of successful bands who broke out as solo acts

Being in a successful band is probably nice. Some artists hope for something more, though. Specifically, something more personal.

The 25 most memorable fictional bands

Great bands don't have to be real. What does that mean? There are plenty of great bands that exist only on the screen. Sure, some fictional bands have managed to play some real-life gigs, but you get the point.

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.

The Sacred Riana's BEST Auditions and Performances on Got Talent!

Watch the Queen of Scary, Sacred Riana take to the Got Talent stage around the world to try and impress/scare the Judges! Which one do you think is best? Watch MORE Magician's Got Talent: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXXnwJW6WTK2b3i3p6GLaPw/videos ▶︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagiciansGotTalent/ Magicians Got Talent brings together the very best magic and illusions worldwide talent, creating a central hub for fans of the show to keep up to date with the other sensational performances from around the world.

Prince of Wales visits high school to support 12-year-old’s mental health campaign

The Prince of Wales has arrived at a Birmingham secondary school after being invited to support its mental health campaign represented by a 12-year-old pupil. The Prince met Freddie Hadley, who wrote to him last October, urging him to visit St Michael’s Church of England High School in Rowley Regis, West Midlands, for the launch of an initiative ca...

Sugar — Who is John Sugar? | Apple TV+

Colin Farrell is John Sugar. Who John Sugar is, well—that’s for you to find out. Sugar is now streaming on Apple TV+ https://apple.co/_Sugar “Sugar” is a contemporary, unique take on one of the most popular and significant genres in literary, motion picture and television history: the private detective story. Academy Award nominee Colin Farrell stars as John Sugar, an American private investigator on the heels of the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. As Sugar tries to determine what happened to Olivia, he will also unearth Siegel family secrets; some very recent, others long-buried. The series also stars Kirby (“The Sandman”), Amy Ryan (“The Wire”), Dennis Boutsikaris, Nate Corddry (“Mindhunter”), Alex Hernandez (“Invasion”), and James Cromwell (“Succession”), with guest stars Anna Gunn (“Breaking Bad”) and Sydney Chandler (“Don't Worry Darling”). “Sugar” is created by Mark Protosevich who also executiv

5 mystery and thriller movies on Prime Video with 95% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

Prime Video has a vast library of mystery and thriller movies you need to watch, from funny mysteries like “Knives Out” to more crime action like “Nightcrawler”.

Wanda Maximoff | Marvel Studios' Legends

Marvel Studios' Legends explores Wanda Maximoff's growth and the unique bond shaping her destiny. ► Watch Marvel on Disney+: https://bit.ly/2XyBSIW ► Subscribe to Marvel on YouTube: http://bit.ly/WeO3YJ Follow Marvel on Twitter: ‪https://twitter.com/marvel Like Marvel on Facebook: ‪https://www.facebook.com/marvel Watch Marvel on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/marvel Reward your Marvel fandom by joining Marvel Insider! Earn points, then redeem for awesome rewards. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at https://www.marvel.com/insider?Osocial=YT&CID=MarvelInsider For even more news, stay tuned to: Tumblr: ‪http://marvelentertainment.tumblr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvel Pinterest: ‪http://pinterest.com/marvelofficial Reddit: http://reddit.com/u/marvel-official

20 of the most notable firsts in pop culture, from music to sports

Every achievement in life is something to celebrate, but there’s something a little extra special about the first. The first Super Bowl winner, the first artist to win a rap Grammy, and so many other firsts in pop culture await below.

Olly Alexander - Dizzy | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 | Official Music Video | Eurovision 2024

Subscribe and 🔔 to Eurovision 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/eurovision?sub_confirmation=1 ​ Olly Alexander will represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest with his song Dizzy. Find out more about Olly here: https://eurovision.tv/participant/olly-alexander-2024 ~~~ Lyrics ~~~ There’s a place where We break the line Make it a circle redefined Beautiful gardens Eternal flowers You know the way so take me there Won’t you make me Dizzy from your kisses Will you take my hand and spin me Round and round until the moment never ends Make me dizzy from your kisses Will you take my hand and spin me Take me back to the beginning again (again, again) Pulling me close I feel a stillness in the air Time has frozen All memories lost So won’t you make me Dizzy from your kisses Will you take my hand and spin me Round and round until the moment never ends Make me dizzy from your kisses Will you take my hand and spin me Take me back to the beginning again (again, again) So won’t you make me… There isn’t an end There isn’t a start I don’t wanna stop I can’t go too far There isn’t an end There isn’t a start I don’t wanna stop I can’t go too far There isn’t an end There isn’t a start I don’t wanna stop I can’t go too far There isn’t an end There isn’t… So won’t you make me Dizzy from your kisses Will you take my hand and spin me Round and round until the moment never ends Make me dizzy from your kisses Will you take my hand and spin me Take me back to the beginning again (again, again) ~~~~~~~~~~~ Listen to Dizzy now: https://ollyalexander.lnk.to/dizzyID Follow Olly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ollyalexanderr/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ollyalexander Twitter - https://twitter.com/alexander_olly CREDITS UK // STINK TEAM Director: Colin Solal Cardo @colinsco Executive Producer: Dominic Mckiernan @dommckiernan Producer: Jake River Parker @jakeriverparkerfilms Bidding Producer: Maya Bury @mayabury Production Company: Stink Films @stinkfilms Director’s Rep: Hands @handsvideo_ Commissioner: Louis Danckwerts Choreographer: Benjamin Jonsson Artist: Olly Alexander Management: Martha Kinn Management: Michael Smith Creative Director: Liam Moore Stylist: Matthew Josephs Styling Assistant: Olivia Nutton Make-Up Artist: Joe Brooks BTS: Ben Chapman Artist Content: Becky Cooke Digital: Andrew Bunton Marketing: Jamie Ahye / Mackinlay Ingham Social: Milly Hinton / Robyn Elton RADIOAKTIVE // SHELTER // SERVICE CO (Georgia) Founding Partner: @dbskills / Darko Skulsky Founding Partner: @albertzurashvili / Albert Zurashvili Executive Producer: @gshvchnk / Gena Shevchenko Head Of Bidding: @karmolit / Marina Karmolit Producer: @misspiggg / Yulia Foster Production Coordinator: @pprekrasno / Vlas Laushkin Chief PA: @otsonvodka / Otson Miminoshvili JPA: @anna_aphakidze / Ana Aphakidze JPA: @nomerayestio_ / Rusudan Papaskiri 1AD: @kristina_ilyina / Kristina Ilyina Set Manager: Avtandil Kokaevi Set: Giorgi Bibiluri Set: Giorgi Barbakadze Prod Designer: @__ab__normal / George Karalashvili Art Dept: Davit Daraselia Art Dept: Nato Metreveli Art Dept: Nukri Nairashvili Art Dept: Teimuraz Ratiani Art Dept: Nino Daraselia Art Dept: Ketevan Isakadze Art Dept: Gaga Khachapuridze Art Dept: Davit Karalashvili #OllyAlexander #Dizzy -​ We are #UnitedByMusic. The Eurovision Song Contest celebrates diversity through music. Please keep your comments respectful. We will not tolerate racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, body-shaming or any other derogatory or hostile language. Offensive users will be blocked and reported. Subscribe to the Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast: https://pod.link/1617767675 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Eurovision Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurovision Follow us on Threads: https://threads.net/Eurovision Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/EurovisionSongContest If you want to know more about the Eurovision Song Contest, visit https://eurovision.tv Shop for official Eurovision Song Contest merchandise: https://shop.eurovision.tv/

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.

'Alien' TV show — everything we know so far

‘Alien’ is getting its own TV show, and here's everything we know about the upcoming project, from an intriguing synopsis to new casting updates.

Pop Groups You Probably Forgot Existed

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

Rebel Wilson memoir to be published in UK with Sacha Baron Cohen passages redacted

The UK edition of Australian actor Rebel Wilson’s memoir will be published with redacted passages relating to her experience on set with Sacha Baron Cohen. In a chapter titled Sacha Baron Cohen and Other Assholes, Wilson recounts filming the 2016 comedy film Grimsby – released in the US as The Brothers Grimsby – alongside Baron Cohen. “SBC summoned me via a production assistant saying that I was needed to film an additional scene,” she writes....

BIG Vocalist Jordan Anthony Impresses The Judges WIth A Lewis Capaldi Cover - American Idol 2024

You will NOT forget Jordan Anthony after his buttery cover of Lewis Capaldi's "Forget Me"! The judges are super impressed by Jordan's range and his vocal runs. He'll be making the trip to Hollywood all the way from Down Under! See more of American Idol 2024 on our official site: http://www.americanidol.com Facebook: facebook.com/AmericanIdol Twitter: twitter.com/americanidol Instagram: instagram.com/americanidol/ TikTok: tiktok.com/americanidol AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC. American Idol 2024 Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series, for the historic 22nd season.

Wake up, sleeping beauties. It's almost Met Gala time

Wake up, sleeping beauties. It's almost Met Gala time - True love’s kiss or an invite to the Met Gala

The Most Important Icons of the '90s

From celebrities you might have forgotten to the all-time greats.

Why are TikTokers suddenly obsessed with a 2001 Bollywood film?

Why are TikTokers suddenly obsessed with a 2001 Bollywood film? - Social media content creators all over the world are using #AsokaMakeup hashtag to create intricate looks inspired by South Asian brides

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...

Sam Smith to headline Prom - but BBC insists show will be ‘appropriate’

Sam Smith is to headline a BBC Prom concert this year, with corporation executives promising that the pop star’s performance will be “appropriate” after complaints about his sexually explicit shows. The Grammy-winning singer, who came out as non-binary in 2019, has become known for sexualised costumes and choreography. BBC executives booked Smith f...

What Back to Black misses about Amy Winehouse – she was our funniest star

Across all the many millions of words written about Amy Winehouse since her death in 2011, it tends to be the darkness in her story that muscles its way into the foreground. And there is plenty of shade to linger on (she did, after all, go back to black), but to do that can mean overlooking a single, inalienable fact: she was also an absolute laugh...

Gay actor's speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his 'lifestyle'

Gay actor's speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his 'lifestyle' - A Pennsylvania school district has reversed the cancellation of an appearance by actor and children’s book author Maulik Pancholy

Abandoned - Nickelodeon Studios Florida

In 1990, in conjunction with the opening of Universal Studios Orlando, Nickelodeon Studios had officially opened to the public. But it's purpose as the new headquarters for the Nickelodeon network, where all future shows like Double Dare, Kenan & Kel, Slime Time live and so many more would be filmed, was quickly becoming unprofitable. Despite it being a popular attraction within the theme park, the studios closed and were left completely abandoned. Join me today as I take a look at what happened to this deeply beloved studio/attraction, and what ultimately happened to it's iconic facade. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BrightSunFilms Merch - https://shopbrightsunfilms.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brightsunfilms Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/BrightSunFilms Travel Channel - @BrightSunTravels Other Great Nick Studios Videos - Poparena's Deep Dive - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB-SIdOlw0k&t=4013s&ab_channel=poparena Adam The Woo's Exploration - https://www.youtube.com/

Ajii's Emotionally Charged Performance of 'Lose Control' by Teddy Swims - American Idol 2024

Ajii's co-worker Claire heard him singing and encouraged him to audition for American Idol. This Brooklyn-based musician takes on Teddy Swims' "Lose Control" in hopes of making his Pakistani parents even more proud of their son! See more of American Idol 2024 on our official site: http://www.americanidol.com Facebook: facebook.com/AmericanIdol Twitter: twitter.com/americanidol Instagram: instagram.com/americanidol/ TikTok: tiktok.com/americanidol AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC. American Idol 2024 Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series, for the historic 22nd season.

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.

Thandiwe Newton has joined the cast of Wednesday season 2!

Wednesday is our whole mood

31 Child Stars Who Became Successful Adult Actors

They made the notoriously bumpy transition look seamless.