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Ryan Tubridy's London Diary: Let It Be is a joy showing The Beatles at the end of a long and winding road

One of the great benefits of the job and the location is the occasional invitation that lands on my desk and leads to a quality night out. Last week, the good people at Universal Music kindly invited me to a showing of the Let It Be documentary in a Mayfair cinema. With thanks to Mark […]

'Red flag!' Joanne McNally gets back into dating months after split

Joanne McNally has reentered the dating world months after her split from Alan Byrne but she hasn't had the strongest of starts with a 'red flag' waving. The comedian and her former boyfriend called things off at the start of the year with Joanne confirming in March that she was 'recently single'. Today's top videos […]

Ciara Revins 'so proud' as daughter makes her First Holy Communion

Ciara Revins was one proud mum this weekend as her lookalike daughter Fiadh made her her First Holy Communion. The Cork radio DJ and presenter's eight-year-old daughter is in second class and looked beautiful in her white communion dress with a flower crown. Today's top videos The big day got off to a cracking start […]

Rambert: Analogue review – close encounters on the dancefloor

There’s something magical about watching dance at a distance when everything seems effortless. But arguably it’s more interesting to experience dance up close, to see the beads of sweat, feel the endurance and the heat radiating from the dancers’ bodies as they push themselves on. Jill Johnson’s new creation for Rambert, Analogue, presented in association with the Southbank Centre at Stone Nest, makes the most of that proximity. For those who...

Winners of the 2024 ACM Country Music Awards

The making of Jimmy Anderson: ‘Like a golden nugget falling into your lap’

It all started with a phone call. “It was highly unusual for Val to ring me. In fact I don’t think she ever did before or since, that wasn’t her style at all,” says John Stanworth, recalling how Valerie Brown, the wife of the then captain of Burnley CC, Peter Brown, telephoned one Sunday evening in the late-90s. It would be a tipoff worth interrupting Antiques Roadshow. A different kind of rare and inestimable commodity was about to be...

The Nose Dive Assembly review – a gen Z take on the trad touring circus

There’s a festival feel at a Revel Puck Circus show: the big top, the caravans and candyfloss, the sense of community. It’s like a gen Z version of a trad touring circus, with the young performers dressed in matching jazzy gender-neutral jumpsuits rather than leotards and spangles. Inside the tent are some fantastic acts. There is supremely graceful hair hanging from Poppy Plowman (yes, that’s hanging from a rope tied to your topknot). Plowman...

Lottie Ryan and husband Fabio fly out to special place for 20th anniversary

Lottie Ryan and her husband Fabio Aprile are marking a big milestone this week and have made a family trip back to her Italian beau's roots for a very special anniversary. The 2FM presenter, 38, met her teenage sweetheart in a Dublin nightclub 20 years ago at the tender age of 18 and they are […]

Tiger Stripes review – entertaining Malaysian horror shows its claws

Amanda Nell Eu’s snarling debut is not the first film to harness body horror tropes as an allegory for the adolescent angst and the shame of female puberty. But this Malaysian production, which shares central ideas with Pixar’s Turning Red, as well as genre films such as Carrie and Ginger Snaps, folds in a distinctive element of south-east Asian folklore and superstition, in addition to universal themes of preteen girl bullying. Bursting on to...

Michael Flatley 'heartbroken' to be living out of hotels when he visits Ireland

Michael Flatley has admitted he's 'heartbroken' to be living out of hotels when he visits Ireland. The Lord of the Dance star, his wife Niamh and son Michael St James are currently unable to live in their Castlehyde mansion in Co Cork due to allegedly defective repairs. Today's top videos 'It's heartbreaking. I'm not going […]

20 of the most heartbreaking TV episodes

We appreciate all forms of cinema, from the comedies that make us laugh out loud to the dramas that leave us balling. So, to honor the latter, here are 20 television episodes we think are the most heartbreaking.

Boy, 14, dies and another critical after getting into difficulty in River Tyne

A 14-year-old boy has died and a 13-year-old is in a critical condition after getting into difficulty in the River Tyne on Saturday, amid claims by locals they had been playing on a rope swing. Emergency services were called to the area at 3.30pm on Saturday following reports that two boys were in the river near the bridge at Ovingham. A 13-year-ol...

Vintage Photos of Old Hollywood Stars on Their Honeymoon

Including Liz Taylor and Mike Todd's tropical escape.

Where did Edward VIII's money come from?

It is often assumed that it was the Abdication that poisoned relations between Edward Vlll and his family but less well-known is that money played a crucial part, writes ANDREW LOWNIE.

The definitive Led Zeppelin playlist

In celebration of the group's expansive and exceptional hard rock catalog, we offer a definitive list of the 25 best Led Zeppelin songs.

'Megalopolis:' What critics are saying about the polarizing new Francis Ford Coppola film

Harry to miss Duke of Westminster’s wedding while William attends as usher

Harry to miss Duke of Westminster’s wedding while William attends as usher - Harry will not partake in his long-time friend’s June nuptials

Evanne Ní Chuilinn rocks one of summer's hottest style trends on daughter's big day

If you've been on social media over the last few days then there's a good chance that you will have been greeted by communion and confirmation snaps. And while it's lovely to see the children on their big days, we've also been lapping up all the style inspiration from their proud parents! Today's top videos […]

Winners of Eurovision, from ABBA to Celine Dion and Nemo

Belgian King Filip: ‘left to his own devices’

'It was a runaway train' Al Porter recalls darkest days as he launches second act

On a Friday evening in 2017, comedian Al Porter found himself at the centre of a storm that, within two days, was to expand into a torrent of horrendous headlines and a deluge of accusations of inappropriate behaviour that turned the funny man into a pariah. Consumed with shame and self-recrimination, Al was brought to […]

Forever young? The age of these stars will shock you!

Bridgerton has totally obliterated the traditional costume drama

Bridgerton has totally obliterated the traditional costume drama - IN FOCUS: Netflix’s Regency romance has changed the rules of the fusty period genre entirely. Katie Rosseinsky asks whether that might be a mixed blessing

‘SNL' Cold Open Riffs on Trump Trial and His VP Picks

The 49th season finale of "Saturday Night Live" opened with James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump speaking at the barricades of a Manhattan courthouse, in a nod to Trump's ongoing legal woes amid his presidential campaign. Johnson as Trump spoke about his "weird and depressing" state at the courthouse, saying, "I don't like being in court […]

Prince Laurent lives in permanent fear

Amy Dowden 'so grateful to have another shot at life' one year after cancer diagnosis

Amy Dowden has marked one year since she was first told she had cancer, saying she's 'so proud' of herself for getting through the toughest of times. The Strictly Come Dancing professional, who was diagnosed in May 2023 and told she was cancer free in February 2024, has shared lots of the highs and lows […]

Shani Louk ‘can finally rest’ say parents as they prepare to bury her months after October 7 death

German-Israeli Shani Louk can finally rest after her body was brought back to Israel to be buried on Sunday, her family said, more than seven months after she was killed during Hamas’s massacre on October 7. Louk, a 23-year-old tattoo artist, was celebrating with friends at the Nova music festival just inside Israel before it was attacked by gunmen...

Sabrina Carpenter shocks Saturday Night Live viewers with ‘hilarious’ lyric change

Sabrina Carpenter shocks Saturday Night Live viewers with ‘hilarious’ lyric change - ‘Espresso’ singer included an unexpected twist during her debut appearance on sketch show

Bruce Springsteen concert: Stage times and the best ways to get to Croke Park

Tens of thousands of fans will descend on Croke Park this evening for the legendary New Jersey rocker.

How They Met: Tyson Fury and Paris are teenage sweethearts

As the saying goes, 'behind every great man is a great woman,' and this couldn't be more true for boxing star Tyson Fury and that great woman is his wife, Paris. The Gyspy King, has been open about his struggles in the past and candidly told to Gary Neville on The Overlap: 'I've not been […]

Your rights if your gig or festival is cancelled - can you get your money back?

Consumer rights expert Martyn James explains what to do if something goes wrong with a gig you've got planned, including hotels and transportation

Prince Archie is reportedly interested in the royals and "loves" that his grandfather "lives in a castle"

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are two of the most talked-about people in the world - something that was no exception this month as the couple took part in a high profile four-day tour of Nigeria, to mark the 10-year anniversary of the Invictus Games. Yes, from Prince Harry's moving words to Meghan Markle's elegant tour wardrobe, the Duke and Duche...

The week in theatre: Withnail and I; Spirited Away; Mary Said What She Said; Boys on the Verge of Tears – review

I had never thought of Bruce Robinson’s Withnail and I as being theatre-infused. Too grime-groaning for that, what with rats in the oven, plastic bags on feet, the swigging of lighter fuel. Oh, and the carrot fixation: not only the adoration of the root vegetable (when “firm”) by Withnail’s sexually avid uncle, but the celebrated 12-skin spliff called “the Camberwell carrot”. Yet Sean Foley’s production of Robinson’s new adaptation points up the...

Murder most necessary: why Agatha Christie justified killing

Can murder ever be justified? What can law-abiding people do if the justice system betrays them? This isn’t the sort of moral dilemma you expect to find in the stories of Agatha Christie or other writers of “the Golden Age of detective fiction” between the world wars. Their stories are stereotyped as cosily conventional. That supposed cosiness is t...

PICS: Inside Zara King's pink-themed bridal shower as she prepares for big day

She is seen delivering the news on our TV screens every night so it would be easy to forget that Zara King is also busy planning a wedding in the background! The Virgin Media reporter got engaged last September to her mystery partner, whose identity she is choosing to keep private, after a year of […]

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Tyson Fury's defeat to Oleksandr Usyk just lost Drake a lot of money

Drake may be one of the richest rappers of all time, but he’s by no means the luckiest. Indeed, the Canadian star’s apparent influence when it comes to sporting results is so notorious, it’s become its own term: “the Drake curse”. For the uninitiated, the Hotline Bling singer has become a sort of folklore legend after fans noticed a strange coincid...

The Grande Dames of country music

Cynthia Erivo says themes in Wicked resonate with LGBT community

The British actress and singer received an award for her activism within the LGBT+ community from US star Jada Pinkett-Smith.

Bermondsey Tales: Fall of the Roman Empire review – fast, furious and rather grating London crime caper

The future of a south London crime family hangs in the balance. Mick Roman (Gary Webster), the cool head controlling a viper’s nest of warring egos, is gravely ill. But the question of succession in the family business (mostly drugs, some violence, lots of shouting) is hotly contested. Mick’s son Jimmy (Charlie Clapham) assumes he’s a cert, but his adopted brother Henry (Michael Head, who also directs) disagrees. And that’s before you factor in...

Jonny Greenwood’s eight-hour organ piece is a bit too long, plus the best of May’s classical concerts

268 Years of Reverb, Octagon Chapel, Norwich ★★☆☆☆ The beautiful Octagon Chapel in Norwich has resounded to organ music for most of its 268 years. Over that vast tract of time, those ancient pipes and brick walls must have absorbed innumerable sounds and their echoes. Imagine if they could be magically released: what woul...

IF review – imaginary friends reunited in a kid-pleasing live-action fantasy

What if imaginary friends didn’t vanish into the murk of forgotten memories as soon as the child who conjured them grew up? What if the invisible bestie lingered on, trying hard not to be wounded by the rejection and waiting in vain to be of use once more? If that sounds familiar, that’s because it is. The central premise of American actor-director John Krasinski’s IF – his first family film after the horror movie double of A Quiet Place and its...

Sting's son, 28, joins The Police - the real force that is

The singer was said to have attended the passing-out-parade of his son Giacomo Sumner earlier this month after he became an officer at the Met's academy in Hendon, North London.

Artist reveals why his portrait of the King is so red

Artist reveals why his portrait of the King is so red - Jonathan Yeo says he enjoyed the internet memes his painting of monarch generated

Selena Gomez gets emotional as her film receives standing ovation

Selena Gomez got emotional during the premiere of her upcoming film, Emilia Perez, at the Cannes Film Festival. The performer wiped away tears after the Jacques Audiard-directed musical crime drama received an impressive nine-minute standing ovation.

Dabney Coleman, scene-stealing actor with memorable roles in Tootsie and 9 to 5 – obituary

Dabney Coleman, who has died aged 92, was a comic actor renowned for his portrayal of obnoxious authority figures, typified by two choice early 1980s roles that sealed his image in the popular imagination: the corporate chauvinist outmanoeuvred by Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in 9 to 5 (1980) and the sexist, bottom-spanking director in ...

25 must-watch three-hour movies to help you pass the time

We're not talking about "The Godfather" or "Titanic". We know you've seen those. Here are 25 long hauls begging for your suddenly abundant spare time!

Video: Crowd Boos Transgender Winner At Girls Track Event

The crowd at a girls track meet in Oregon booed the winner of an event, as the winner happened to be transgender. Aayden Gallagher, a sophomore at McDaniel High School, is a transgender runner in the girls division. She won the 200 meter dash in the Oregon School Activities Association ...

German star at Cannes condemns ‘madness’ of protective culture for UK child actors

Is Britain leading the way in protecting young people and children from the potential traumas of working on a film set, or has it all gone far too far? Two of the most prominent European stars attending the Cannes film festival, both with high-profile premieres, have very different views. Franz Rogowski, the acclaimed German actor who plays a key role in Bird, British director Andrea Arnold’s contender for the top Palme d’Or prize, said this...

'It's a great comfort' Charlie Bird had thoughtful gift made for wife Claire

Charlie Bird and his wife Claire inspired the nation with their strength following his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis and she's now candidly spoken about their relationship and the thoughtful gift he had made for her. Claire chatted with Miriam O’Callaghan on RTÉ Radio One on Sunday, reminiscing about their 'wonderful life' and the ways they […]