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Why Orson Welles still influences film, radio, and theater

One of cinema's iconic filmmakers, Orson Welles was a gifted actor, director, writer, and producer. He worked in theater, radio, and film, and his early work in all three still provides an important reference for anyone interested in the art of storytelling. Browse this gallery and revisit some of the greatest achievements of this influential genius.

20 of the best TV shows you're not watching

With so many TV shows available to stream and watch, it's impossible to keep up. From reality to scripted to docuseries, the genre is so vast we're sure there's a production on this list to suit your taste.

Adele is 'happy' in personal and professional life: 'She loves to perform!'

Adele is "happy" in her personal life and profession, insiders have claimed.

Kourtney Kardashian is trying to 'shift her mindset' about her postpartum body

Kourtney Kardashian is trying to "shift [her] mindset about her postpartum body after struggling with it on set of 'The Kardashians'.

Galloway cuts off interview after question about gay relationships comments

Galloway cuts off interview after question about gay relationships comments - The Rochdale MP hung up the phone when asked why he did not think gay relationships were equal to heterosexual relationships.

The 26 best Friends cameos of all time

With over 230 episodes of Friends, could there BE any more guest stars?

Alex cartoons, May 2024

The Responder, series 2, review: no let-up for TV’s most stressed-out cop in this superb drama

If Chris Carson was a man on the edge in series one of The Responder (BBC One), in series two he’s hanging off it by his fingertips. Carson is a police response officer working the night shift in Liverpool, and the job has ruined him. He has two modes: anger and barely suppressed anger. The latter is on display in the opening scenes of episode one,...

Saturday Night Live: Dua Lipa impresses in otherwise weak episode

Saturday Night Live kicks off the final run of episodes for Season 49 with a televised roundtable discussion on Columbia University student protests over Israel’s war on Gaza. Two white parents discuss the struggle of supporting their children’s activism with their fear over the aggressive nature of the demonstrations. The third parent, Alphonse Roberts (Kenan Thompson), initially expresses full-blown support for the protests, until the host...

Whoopi Goldberg reveals why she prefers being single: 'I sparkle when I am not in love!'

Whoopi Goldberg "sparkles" when she is not in love and cannot see herself ever committing to a relationship again.

Baby Reindeer star reveals deleted scene that gives ‘closure’ to characters

Baby Reindeer star reveals deleted scene that gives ‘closure’ to characters - Hit Netflix miniseries ended on an ambiguous note

Kangana Misfires During Election Rally, Targets BJP's Tejasvi Surya Instead Of RJD's Tejashwi Yadav

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut, in a recent political rally, inadvertently targeted her BJP colleague Tejasvi Surya after she mistook him for RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. Ranaut’s remarks, aimed at what she termed a “party of spoilt princes,” included a dig at Surya for alleged hooliganism and fish consumption.However, Tejashwi Yadav was the intended recipient of her criticism, particularly regarding a recent video depicting him eating...

'Innocently on his way to school': Tributes at Daniel Anjorin vigil

Hundreds of mourners have today gathered at an emotional vigil for 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin as loved ones sang a heartbreaking rendition of 'Lean On Me'. Scores of people had tears streaming down their eyes.

Which country has won Eurovision the most times?

Some countries have a whole lot of victories.

Lily Allen: ‘Nepo baby’ is sexist because it is only used for women

The term ‘nepo baby’ is sexist because only women get called it and men don’t, Lily Allen has suggested. The singer hit out at the phrase and said she gets called it ‘all the time’ but her brother, actor Alfie Allen, does not. Allen, 39, said it is ‘infantilising’ and compared it to the insult ‘Karen’ - because it is used for annoying women. She to...

Spin-off of Eurovision winners Bucks Fizz announce departure of member

Spin-off of Eurovision winners Bucks Fizz announce departure of member - The original pop group won the 1981 song contest with Making Your Mind Up.

Finland’s Eurovision entry arrives in denim egg to kick off event

Finland’s Eurovision entry arrives in denim egg to kick off event - Windows95man will compete in the first semi-final on Tuesday with the zany 1990s-inspired earworm No Rules!

Star Trek: Discovery star on filming final season

'We didn't know would be our last.'

28 movies every animal lover needs to see

Whether you’re a dog or a cat person – or simply love wild animals – you’ll want to check out this selection of animal-focused movies for all the family to enjoy

Celebrity Couples from 50 Years Ago You Forgot About

Celeb couples have always been a hot button topic for the gossip mags. Here are some from the 70s you might not remember.

Huge 70s rock band perform hit song for first time in 25 years

Sir Mick Jagger gave it a special introduction as he duetted on the number.

Melissa Joan Hart reveals her son is dating a girl named Sabrina

Melissa Joan Hart's son is dating a girl named Sabrina, although she finds it odd having to call out the name of her most famous character.

27 Famous Comedians That Did Sketch Comedy But Were Never SNL Cast Members

Not all sketch comedy heroes were in the SNL cast.

Kaley Cuoco jokes she 'would've sent her daughter back' if she didn't like animals

Kaley Cuoco joked that she would have "sent her daughter back" if she didn't like animals but thankfully, the little one's first word turned out to be "dog".

Take That fans outraged with seat offers for Manchester gig at new venue amid Co-op Live chaos

Take That moved their shows this month from Co-op Live to the AO Arena in Manchester due to 'technical issues', but the switch has been far from smooth and left fans fuming

Ukraine must not pass up chance to perform at Eurovision, says Jamala

Ukraine must not pass up chance to perform at Eurovision, says Jamala - The singer, who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2016, hopes Ukraine’s new entrants will continue raising awareness about the war.

Bernard Hill’s five greatest roles: from Titanic to Boys from the Blackstuff

The death of the actor Bernard Hill at the age of 79 deprives Britain of one of its most versatile and talented actors. His demise is all the sadder for the knowledge that he was about to be seen on television tonight, playing Martin Freeman’s father in the second series of The Responder. Hill had not been as much of a presence in cinema or on TV o...

Three things with Joel Creasey: ‘I’ve built almost every Lego flower kit known to man’

It’s that most wonderful time of year – Eurovision is back. The annual song contest gets under way on Tuesday 7 May, when the South Australian duo Electric Fields will compete against 14 other countries in the first semi-final. The comedian Joel Creasey and the music buff Myf Warhurst will be in Malmö, Sweden to host the SBS coverage. For Creasey, hosting Eurovision is a happily different kind of gig. When he’s at home in Australia, the...

Lord of the Rings star Bernard Hill dies aged 79

Actor Bernard Hill - who was known for starring in 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings' - has died at the age of 79.

B-sides that deserved to be A-sides

Back in the day, music fans would eagerly await the next single release from their favorite artist. The A-side—the song intended to be a hit—was backed up by a B-side, invariably a lesser-known track quite often selected as filler or throwaway. But there have been occasions when the flipside has overshadowed the track it's meant to be supporting. This reversal of fortune is exemplified by numerous tracks that made the cut despite being consigned to "side two." So, what are the B-sides that deserved to be A-sides? Click on and take a spin through this back catalogue of vintage vinyl.

Sufferance by Charles Palliser review – a well-crafted, slow-burning novel

For readers of a certain age, Charles Palliser’s name is so deeply associated with his massive debut novel, The Quincunx, a literary mystery that was on every bedside table in the 1990s, that you would be forgiven for not knowing about his later work. Now he has published his sixth novel, Sufferance, which is his first book in more than a decade and only his second since the turn of the millennium. The publication is good timing: Palliser’s...

Watch Mike Nolan throughout the years with bandmates in The Fizz

Watch Mike Nolan throughout the years with bandmates in The Fizz. The singer revealed his is leaving the band after 43 years due to 'personal reasons'.

Hollywood actor Will Ferrell becomes minority investor in Leeds United

It is understood that 'Elf' star Will Ferrell has become the latest celebrity to become a minority investor in Championship club Leeds United.

Who are the popular singers?

Who are the popular singers?

Nerveless Gleeson kicks monstrous free to seal Galway three-in-a-row after Connacht thriller

Pádraic Joyce’s side retained their crown after an absorbing battle with Mayo.

Lucien Laviscount calls Shakira 'one of the most beautiful women' in the world

Lucien Laviscount thinks Shakira is "one of the most beautiful women" he has ever met and hails the 'Objection' singer as one of the best artists on the planet.

Vintage Photos of Old Hollywood Stars on Their Honeymoon

Including Liz Taylor and Mike Todd's tropical escape.

Tom Selleck claims he 'wasn't taken seriously' early on in his career

Tom Selleck "wasn't taken seriously" early on his career before he hit the big time with 'Magnum P.I' in 1980.

The Most Shocking Celebrity Cheating Scandals of All Time

Love in Hollywood ain’t always pretty.

The Incredibly Talented Lucy review – a sparkling story, with an enraging twist ending

The makers of Channel 4’s reality/talent show The Piano probably thought they had a hit on their hands when they coined the format, but the moment they knew they had cracked it must have been when they found Lucy, a 13-year-old girl from Halifax, West Yorkshire. Blind, neurodivergent and given to throwing her head from side to side during performances in the manner of Stevie Wonder, Lucy was exactly what The Piano – which invited amateurs from...

Pictured: Prince Andrew's crumbling 'neglected' Royal Lodge

The pictures show that Royal Lodge, where the Duke of York has lived for two decades, show the property's iconic white paint crumbling away from the walls, with dirt marks staining the facade.

Pics: 'We turned it around in six months' Westmeath hurler Joey Boyle and Avril Corbett celebrate their wedding in style

It can be a tricky time of the year for GAA stars to have their weddings and even though the Westmeath hurling team were taking on Down, Joey Boyle would not be on the pitch that day. After meeting in a nightclub ten years ago in Mullingar, Joey decided to pop the question last June, […]

27 of Brad Pitt's greatest movie movements

The defining leading man of Hollywood taught us how to love and fight

Labour compares Tory record to ‘tragic soap opera’ in campaign stunt

A website presents the last 14 years of government as a serial called Chaos And Decline.

70 Rare Photos From Princess Diana’s Wedding You’ve Never Seen Before

Yeah, I didn’t think any existed either.

These famous figures were famously unattractive

Archbishop pays tribute to King on eve of the coronation’s first anniversary

The King and Queen’s crowning took place at Westminster Abbey on May 6.

Track Record by George the Poet review – Black artistry and home truths

George Mpanga, better known as George the Poet, is a British-Ugandan spoken word artist, poet and rapper. In 2019 he was offered, and turned down, an MBE, a gesture indicative of his progressive politics. He is best known for his award-winning podcast, Have You Heard George’s Podcast?, which has won him legions of fans. Wittily and rhythmically, the show combines social commentary, activism and music. It contains many of the principal...

'The Return of Superman' actor Kang Kyung-joon's adultery scandal

Paula Badosa says she and Stefanos Tsitsipas are no longer a love match

Paula Badosa says she and Stefanos Tsitsipas are no longer a love match. The tennis power couple has broken up. Badosa wrote on social media Sunday that the pair “decided to amicably part ways” after being a couple since last year. “We have shared a journey filled with love and learning, and it is as friends with immense mutual respect that we now choose to move forward on our own paths,” Badosa posted. “We are grateful for the support of our...