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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...

Kristi Noem wrote in her memoir that she’d met Kim Jong Un. Now she’s walking that claim back

Kristi Noem wrote in her memoir that she’d met Kim Jong Un. Now she’s walking that claim back - South Dakota governor’s has attracted controversy for exaggerated claims

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!

Tom Brady roast live updates, highlights from Netflix's 'The Greatest Roast of All Time'

Tom Brady will be forced to face the music amid a slew of familiar faces at his celebrity roast in Los Angeles on Sunday.

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.

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.

28 Actors With Stand-Up Or Sketch Comedy Experience

A select few actors got their start doing standup and/or comedy before making the leap to acting.

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.

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.

Richie Sambora has a "'ifferent perspective' on things discussed in Jon Bon Jovi's doc

Richie Sambora has a "different perspective" on everything discussed in Jon Bon Jovi's documentary even though he appears in it himself.

These 5 Pieces of Meghan Markle's Jewelry Will Stand the Test of Time

The Duchess of Sussex leans towards sleek and subtle jewelry pieces for both formal and more casual occasions.

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'.

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.

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".

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

Not all sketch comedy heroes were in the SNL cast.

Alex cartoons, May 2024

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.

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, […]

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

Scottish artist receives hundreds of copies of Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four in the post

Copies of George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece Nineteen Eighty-Four have been arriving at an artist’s studio in Edinburgh for months. Every shape and size, posted from Ukraine, Hong Kong, Peru, Germany, Cape Cod and Sarajevo. Some are in mint condition, others dog-eared, tea-stained, heavily annotated or turned into graffitied art works. One is a water-stained first edition; one is a secret love letter from a married woman to her first love;...

The Most Shocking Celebrity Cheating Scandals of All Time

Love in Hollywood ain’t always pretty.

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

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.

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...

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

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

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.

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.

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,...

Figure skating legend Kristi Yamaguchi honoured with a Barbie doll: 'It's surreal!'

Kristi Yamaguchi has been honoured with her own Barbie doll and admitted it was "surreal" to see herself immortalised in plastic.

20 of the most iconic hair moments in cinema

Whether it was a couple of buns in a galaxy far, far away or a rated-R moment that became one of the most talked-about moments in movies, hair is not something to take lightly in film.

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.

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

27 Icons of the 1970s

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

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

Viral Italian model says he’s fired from Met Gala for upstaging Kylie Jenner last year

Viral Italian model says he’s fired from Met Gala for upstaging Kylie Jenner last year - The 26-year-old says he was told, ‘You made it about yourself’

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

Yeah, I didn’t think any existed either.

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...

32 facts you may not know about royal coronations

From King Charles III's recent coronation to traditions from coronations centuries ago – here's everything you need to know about royal coronations

'The Lord of the Rings', 'Titanic' actor Bernard Hill dies aged 79

Actor Bernard Hill, who delivered a rousing cry before leading his people into battle in “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" and went down with the ship as the captain in “Titanic,” has died. Hill, 79, passed away Sunday morning, agent Lou Coulson said. Hill joined “The Lord Of The Rings” franchise in the second film of the trilogy, 2002’s “The Two Towers,” as Théoden, King of Rohan. The following year, he reprised the role in...

May Contain Lies by Alex Edmans review – fake news rules… and that’s a fact

“What is truth, said jesting Pilate – and would not stay for an answer.” Thus philosopher Francis Bacon dramatised the opening of his famous Of Truth essay. Every human being alive, he thought, was prey to the bewitching temptation to disregard truth even to the point of deceiving ourselves, and to believe what it pleased us to believe – certainly disregarding truths put to us by others. In Pilate’s view, both Jesus Christ and the high priests...

31 TV Characters With Arcs So Good, They Became Fan-Favorites

There are some TV characters that have truly stood the test of time thanks to their fantastic character arcs. Let's talk about them.

Our Dream Welsh Chapel, Channel 4, review: nothing potty about this ambitious property makeover

The cancellation of Escape to the Chateau leaves us short of a reality show about an ambitious restoration project fronted by a cheerful middle-aged couple with design skills, a can-do attitude and a wacky dress sense. It’s a very particular niche, but after nine series in Normandy, evidently a popular one. How to fill the gap? Step up, Our Dream W...

28 SNL Cast Members That Made A Huge Impact In Less Than 5 Seasons On The Show

In just five season or less, these SNL cast members became stars.

The 14 Biggest Wedding Fails of All Time

Happily ever after... basically!

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...

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.

What is the 'Barbara Rhubarb' dance TikTok trend?

You might have noticed a number of TikTok videos playing some kind of German rap song on your For You page lately. Well, it's not actually a rap, but rather a German tongue twister which musical comedian Bodo Wartke, and his friend Marti Fischer who is a content creator decided to transform. In December last year, the duo posted a two-part video of...

The 26 best Friends cameos of all time

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

27 of Brad Pitt's greatest movie movements

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

These famous figures were famously unattractive

Inside Prince Andrew's 30-room mansion Royal Lodge

Prince Andrew has reportedly refused to leave property, which is thought to be worth £30million and promised King Charles he would take care of its expensive repairs.