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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...

Madonna ends Celebration tour with huge free gig

Madonna closed out her 'Celebration' tour with a free concert for around 1.6 million people in Brazil.

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.

27 Absolutely Ridiculous Schemes Kramer Got Up To On Seinfeld

Michael Richards' Kramer was up to a lot of crazy schemes on Seinfeld, and these are our favorites.

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'.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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 14 Biggest Wedding Fails of All Time

Happily ever after... basically!

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.

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

Not all sketch comedy heroes were in the SNL cast.

Estimated crowd of over 1.5 million people turn out for free Madonna concert in Rio, Brazil

Rio’s City Hall predicted 1.5 million spectators, more than 10 times Madonna’s record attendance of 130,000 at Paris’ Parc des Sceaux in 1987.

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,...

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

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, […]

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.

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.

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.

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’

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.

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...

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

Who are the popular singers?

Who are the popular singers?

Kevin Spacey takes 'full responsibility' for past behaviour but denies anything illegal happened

Kevin Spacey has admitted he "hooked up" with aspiring actors, but insisted he had never promised them help with their careers, or done anything illegal.

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...

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.

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'.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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...

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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...

Take That fans ‘angry’ as seats for concert change in arena move

Take That fans ‘angry’ as seats for concert change in arena move - Take That moved their shows this month from Co-op Live to the AO Arena in Manchester due to ‘technical issues’.

Jeremy Piven explains why he feels 'lucky' that fame came later in life for him

Jeremy Piven feels "lucky" that he was never a child star and that his big break in acting came later in life.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Most Shocking Celebrity Cheating Scandals of All Time

Love in Hollywood ain’t always pretty.

Titanic and The Lord Of The Rings star Bernard Hill dies aged 79

The actor’s agent told the PA news agency that he died in the early hours of Sunday.

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

Yeah, I didn’t think any existed either.

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