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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...

What to eat, do and see in Southern California

California dreamin’ that you won’t want to wake up from

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...

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...

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.

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...

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,...

The 28 Funniest Actors (Who Aren't Actually Comedians)

But you'd never know it.

'Marathon season has become the new fashion week': how running clubs got cool

'Marathon season has become the new fashion week': how running clubs got cool - From high-octane nights out to the new parkrun for singles, London’s latest running clubs are all about chasing highs over PBs. Katie Strick reports

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

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 14 best things to do in London

Even hardened Londoners can get a kick out of the capital’s main attractions because as well as being stone-cold classics they also have an amazing ability to keep evolving and provide new entertainment with each visit. From the big-hitting historical landmarks to world-class museums and stand-out neighbourhoods that simply must be visited, we’ve o...

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?

A century of Disney

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

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 25 most surprising movie cameos

Movie cameos are brief appearances by well-known persons in roles that are either minor, uncredited, or both – and sometimes, the celebrities even play themselves.

Music entrepreneur who toured with Led Zeppelin is made an OBE

Music entrepreneur who toured with Led Zeppelin is made an OBE - Philip Dudderidge also worked as the house engineer for the famous Implosion Club concerts at London’s Roundhouse in the 1970s.

‘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.

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

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’

This Fan Favourite Won’t Be Returning To 'And Just Like That' S3

Carrie Bradshaw et al are coming back for round three of the Sex And The City sequel

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.

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

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?

7 iconic films you didn’t know were on Netflix right now

Pop Groups You Probably Forgot Existed

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

One Man, Two Guvnors review – this exemplary staging outdoes the original

A couple on the stairs behind me, leaving the theatre. He: “And a band! What more could you ask?” She: “I can’t remember the last time I laughed so much…” Carlo Goldoni’s commedia dell’arte-inspired Il Servitore di Due Padroni, written in Venetian dialect about two and a half centuries ago, loses nothing in translation. Richard Bean’s award-garnered version, set in 1963 Brighton, was such a hit after its 2011 launch at the National Theatre in...

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

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.

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 Most Important Icons of the '90s

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

Wildlife Rescue review – totally adorable TV you’ll want to watch for years to come

The late great critic Roger Ebert once said that “movies are like a machine that generates empathy” – the idea being that when we sit down and watch dramas, comedies, documentaries or even horror films, they take us out of ourselves and force us to share in the pain and triumph of others. In short, they can make us better people. Watching Wildlife Rescue, no one would call it a cinematic masterpiece, but Ebert would definitely approve as it...

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...

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.

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

Men’s mental health event to be hosted at Leverington Football Club in June

Businesses and people in sports are being sought to help with an upcoming event to raise awareness of men’s mental health. Matthew Warren, who is a Leverington football coach as well as manager for Wisbech Primary Care Network, has been organising the event along with others to help reach out to men struggling with their mental health. The first ev...

Peter Kay cancels sold-out Co-op Live Manchester gig with just 24 hours to go

Peter Kay cancels sold-out Co-op Live Manchester gig with just 24 hours to go - Comedian said he was ‘truly gutted’ to be moving dates

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...

60 feel-good films guaranteed to put a smile on your face

Need a pick me up? Look no further!

'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.

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

David Pecker, former National Enquirer publisher, testifies in Trump hush-money trial

David Pecker, the ex-publisher of the National Enquirer, was the first prosecution witness to appear against Donald Trump on Monday. His friendship with the former president stretches back decades. One ex-employee said that he attempted to model himself on Mr Trump, while prosecutors claim the men formed a “criminal conspiracy” to influence the 201...

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

Irradiated wastelands are back in fashion, evidently

Kid Cudi forced to end Coachella set early after breaking foot during performance

Kid Cudi forced to end Coachella set early after breaking foot during performance - The US rapper thanked fans for their support after footage circulated of the moment online

Everything we know about 'The Fantastic Four'

After several years in development and pre-production at Marvel Studios, The Fantastic Four is finally coming to the big screen in 2025. Here's all we know.

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...

Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Aamir Khan file police complaint after being targeted by deepfakes

Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Aamir Khan file police complaint after being targeted by deepfakes - Deepfake videos of actors endorsing political party go viral on social media

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

“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

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.