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Jude Law gives honest verdict on Netflix’s The Talented Mr Ripley adaptation

Jude Law gives honest verdict on Netflix’s The Talented Mr Ripley adaptation - Law starred in the original 1999 film based on Patricia Highsmith’s best-selling novel

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...

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

Is Fortnite down? Players report server issues as v29.30 update arrives

Is Fortnite down? Players report server issues as v29.30 update arrives - There is usually a few hours of server downtime before major updates to the game

'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.

Comedian defends decision to kick ‘breastfeeding’ mother and baby out of show

Comedian defends decision to kick ‘breastfeeding’ mother and baby out of show - American comic Arj Barker ejected a mother and her seven-month-old from his Melbourne show

Modern songs have been dumbed down since the Eighties and are more repetitive now, study finds

Modern songs have been dumbed down and made more repetitive than they were in the Eighties, a study has found. The dominance of streaming platforms and the short attention span of the modern public mean musicians and producers are trying to make ever-catchier music that stops listeners from skipping to the next song. In previous decades, the need t...

Manchester United and Disney in talks over documentary deal

Manchester United are in talks with Disney over a multi-million-dollar deal to create documentaries about the club. According to The Athletic, the production would focus on the Sir Alex Ferguson era, a 26-year period in which United won 38 trophies including 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League trophies and five FA Cups.

Finished Baby Reindeer? This Is ELLE's Guide To The Best British TV Shows To Watch Next

The latest, oldest and greatest shows to watch next

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.

“I have never learnt so much, or grown so much”: Cara Delevingne on the experience of playing Sally Bowles

The latest star of 'Cabaret' speaks to contributing editor Gala Gordon about taking one of the most famous roles in theatre

Jon Stewart makes fun of Trump trial coverage in Daily Show rant

Jon Stewart makes fun of Trump trial coverage in Daily Show rant -

Richard Osman confirms The Thursday Murder Club cast

Three of the four main stars have been announced.

The top 100 superhero movies — ranked by Tom’s Guide

Our team at Tom’s Guide ranked the top 100 superhero movies from Marvel, DC and more. Here’s our list of the best 100 superhero movies of all time and how to watch them.

79 Classic Movies You Need to Watch at Least Once

The essentials. (Netflix password not included.)

Cher among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 inductees despite saying institution can ‘go you-know-what themselves’

Cher among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 inductees despite saying institution can ‘go you-know-what themselves’ - Rock band Oasis also missed out on the 2024 class, after Liam Gallagher said he didn’t need an award from ‘some geriatric in a cowboy hat’

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

Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase 4 shows & films, ranked

If you're like me, you've probably completely lost track of how many Marvel Cinematic Universe phases there are and which one we are currently in. Here is a reminder of the "Phase Four" Marvel films, series, miniseries, specials, and shorts, ranked from worst to best.

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo's acclaimed Macbeth heads to the West End

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo's acclaimed Macbeth heads to the West End - Max Webster’s haunting, sell-out production returns this autumn

The 20 best TV shows set in New York City

Television shows don’t have to be set in New York City to be good, but it certainly helps. Here are the best of the best set in the iconic town.

Hit 80s band announces tour and promises to play songs from all 11 albums

31 Child Stars Who Became Successful Adult Actors

They made the notoriously bumpy transition look seamless.

The world’s first fully AI-generated film is being roundly trolled online

The world’s first fully AI-generated film is being roundly trolled online - Next Stop Paris will be a romantic story, written by humans, but with visuals created by artificial intelligence

The best beach clubs and nightlife in Tenerife

If there's one thing the Tenerifians know how to do well, it's party. Enjoying life is a genetic disposition, evident if you venture into one of the many bars and nightclubs frequented by locals – and there are many. Check out the vibrant student scene in La Laguna, test your stamina in the bop-till-breakfast clubs of the southern resorts, or limbe...

King honours Kate with role for public service and support of the arts

King honours Kate with role for public service and support of the arts - The princess has been appointed Royal Companion of The Order of the Companions of Honour, Buckingham Palace announced.

The most inventive activity bars and restaurants in London for a fun night out

From crazy golf and bowling to luxe cinema trips, these are the hotspots to try

TV tonight: BBC Two turns 60 with Stormzy, Dolly Parton and the Rolling Stones

60 Songs: BBC Two at 60 8.25pm, BBC Two It’s BBC Two’s diamond anniversary. To celebrate, this mammoth programme (just under four hours long) is a compilation of 60 songs performed on the channel over the past 60 years. Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell, the Rolling Stones, Stormzy and Blondie are all on the menu. Hollie Richardson In With a Shout 6.30pm, ITV1 It may not be quite as joyous as host Joel Dommett’s other hosting gig, The Masked Singer,...

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.

How to have the ultimate weekend in New York

American author E.B. White once quipped about this city of eight and a half million inhabitants: "New York provides not only a continuing excitation but also a spectacle that is continuing." And while he may have said this nearly a century ago, his words still ring true to this day. Post-pandemic New York is no longer quite the City that Never Slee...

The hottest show in town? Why Caravaggio needs crowd control at the National Gallery

The hottest show in town? Why Caravaggio needs crowd control at the National Gallery - What is it about the bad-boy old master that continues to pack out the gallery some 400 years after his death?

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...

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.

‘Transformers One’ just got its first trailer — this could be the spark the franchise needs

A new movie trailer has dropped for "Transformers One", and the 3 minutes of footage holds a strong premise that's different from previous films.

Julia Gagnon: Infectious Cover Of "Rumour Has It" by Adele - American Idol 2024

Julia Gagnon performs on the Disney Aulani stage in hopes to earn your vote to become the next American Idol! 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.

Stephen review – fact blurs with fiction in powerfully raw study of addiction

The line between fact and fiction is thin to vanishing in this Liverpool-set experimental docudrama, a study of addiction and how it rumbles down through generations. It’s directed by visual artist Melanie Manchot and is being shown as a multiscreen installation in Cornwall as well as screening in cinemas. Manchot worked with a Liverpool recovery group, hiring members, with lived experience, as actors. At its worst the result has a bit of a...

The 25 best movie cameos by musicians

Sure, a lot of successful musicians want to try their hand at acting. Some have even succeeded quite well (Madonna, Jack Black). Others, maybe not so much.

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.

The 10 best free things to do in Paris

Paris is not known as a budget travel destination and yet the city is replete with sights, activities and experiences that don't cost a sou (former French coin). From riverside beaches and picnics by Canal Saint-Martin, to watching footballers performing 'keepy-uppies' as you toast the sunset with a bottle of wine at the Sacré-Cœur – you just need ...

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.

OPINION - London’s best shopping has now moved from Bond Street to Hackney as sample sales and second hand boom

London’s best shopping has now moved from Bond Street to Hackney as sample sales and second hand boom -

20 facts you might not know about 'The Bourne Identity'

Sure, there are a lot of movies about hitmen. It’s not exactly an original idea. However, every hitman movie isn’t the same. Take, for example, The Bourne Identity. Here are 20 bits of trivia.

Pop Groups You Probably Forgot Existed

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

Jerry Seinfeld says ‘movie business is over’ and has been ‘replaced’

Jerry Seinfeld says ‘movie business is over’ and has been ‘replaced’ - ‘Film doesn’t occupy the pinnacle in the social, cultural hierarchy that it did for most of our lives,’ the actor said

Chris King, US rapper and friend of Justin Bieber, dies after shooting in Nashville

Chris King, US rapper and friend of Justin Bieber, dies after shooting in Nashville - Bieber and Trippie Redd pay tribute to late trap star

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...

Back to its Prime: Fallout 76 hits record player numbers, nearly six years after it launched

Irradiated wastelands are back in fashion, evidently

The Most Important Icons of the '90s

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

A century of Disney

How the House of Mouse grew from an animation studio into a global entertainment giant

Big Zuu: ‘Music and cooking make me feel euphoric’

Living in temporary housing as a kid gave me character and hunger. We moved all over London: Victoria, Battersea, Swiss Cottage and Kilburn. Growing up that way made me hate the government, but I also appreciated the system for giving us a home. It’s a weird feeling. I come from a massive family. My dad is one of five, and Mum has 13 siblings; my grandad was busy. I’m from Sierra Leone, where we have lots of kids, and most of our relatives still...

After 4 decades in music and major vocal surgery, Jon Bon Jovi is optimistic and still rocking

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — When Jon Bon Jovi agreed to let director Gotham Chopra follow him with a documentary camera to delve into the history of his band, Bon Jovi, he didn't anticipate it would catch him at a major low point in his career. The band was launching a tour, and despite doing all he could do to be vocally ready, the “Livin' on a Prayer” singer struggled through songs and couldn't hit the notes the way he used to. Critics noticed and...