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Singer drafted in to replace Olly Murs thought offer was ‘wind up’

Singer drafted in to replace Olly Murs thought offer was ‘wind up’ - Daniel Rooney opened for Take That in Glasgow at the last minute.

The End of Wonderland review – trans porn star deals with eviction and a hoarding crisis

This documentary about a transgender porn star turns out to be a portrait of a divided self, but not quite how you’d expect. Two personalities vie inside Massachusetts-based adult performer Tara Emory: zeppelin-bosomed sci-fi sex kitten, and grease monkey/compulsive hoarder. Director Laurence Turcotte-Fraser’s intimate and ever-so-wistful study thankfully bypasses current trans-related bloodletting and even to a large degree questions of gender...

‘I’m super excited, but it’s bloody expensive!’ Australia’s Eurovision megafans gather to cheer on Electric Fields in Sweden

When Butchulla song man Fred Leone brings out the first ever yidaki (didgeridoo) to grace the Eurovision stage in Malmö, in the early hours of Wednesday in Australia, a party of Garrwa and Butchulla tribal families will be watching live from his home town of Hervey Bay, south-east Queensland. “All the local elders and families are getting together to have a big Eurovision party back home. They’ve been telling me, ‘We’ll be watching, we’ll be...

The Responder viewers left emotional by Bernard Hill’s posthumous appearance

The Responder viewers left emotional by Bernard Hill’s posthumous appearance - ‘Lord of the Rings’ star plays Martin Freeman’s character’s father in season two of BBC police drama

Intimacy coordinators stepping on filmmakers’ toes, Michael Douglas says

Michael Douglas has suggested that intimacy coordinators have seized control of sex scenes from filmmakers. The 79-year-old star of Fatal Attraction and Basic Instinct was asked about the trend of sex scenes appearing less often in films in recent years. The Oscar-winner told Radio Times: “I’m past the age where I’ve got to worry about that. But it...

Farewell To A King: 'LOTR' Cast's Heartfelt Tribute To Bernard Hill

When good friends leave us forever, it is only fitting that they get the best tribute we can give them; that is exactly what Elijah Wood and company have done for the late great Bernard Hill.

Matt Damon and Luciana Damon lovingly pose at 2024 Met Gala

Matt Damon sweetly stands by his wife Luciana Damon as they step out in gorgeous formal attire attending the iconinc 2024 Met Gala being held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Royal news - live: Prince Harry set for UK return as Beatrice gives rare update on Sarah Ferguson’s health

Royal news - live: Prince Harry set for UK return as Beatrice gives rare update on Sarah Ferguson’s health - Prince Harry last visited following King Charles’s cancer diagnosis

Met Gala fans confused by Kim Kardashian’s incongruous accessory

Kim Kardashian stunned in a Margiela gown at the Met Gala with thousands flocking to her Instagram posts to praise the reality star. Kardashian, 43, donned an all-silver ensemble by John Galliano for the biggest night in fashion, complete with long blonde waves and a metallic, embellished skirt. The star also clung to what some have described as an...

NCIS: Hawaii fans left furious by cancelled show’s ‘cruel’ cliffhanger ending

NCIS: Hawaii fans left furious by cancelled show’s ‘cruel’ cliffhanger ending - ‘To leave fans with this cliffhanger is just wrong,’ one angry viewer wrote

Paddy Jackson 'concerned' over TV drama of the Belfast rape trial

The solicitor for rugby player Paddy Jackson has expressed concern that they haven't been consulted regarding an upcoming television series about the 2018 Belfast rape trial. Over six years have passed since Jackson and fellow rugby star Stuart Olding were found not guilty of raping a young woman after a night out. Today's top videos […]

James Corden and Ruth Jones 'turned down multi-million pound Netflix deal' for Gavin and Stacey return

James Corden and Ruth Jones 'turned down multi-million pound Netflix deal' for Gavin and Stacey return -

Charlotte Higgins on The Archers: poor Alice is doomed

The Furies who had been circling for Alice Carter, née Aldridge, seemed for a time to have retreated. After the various catastrophes of her alcoholism, she had been flourishing in recent months: off the drink, managing the riding stables, pulling through her mother’s death, and successfully co-parenting her daughter Martha alongside her ex-husband, sexy Chris the farrier. But just as in Greek tragedy a single decision can change the course of a...

What’s on TV tonight: Salman Rushdie: Through A Glass Darkly, Eurovision semi-final, and more

Tuesday 7 May Salman Rushdie: Through A Glass Darkly BBC Two, 9pm In this immensely moving interview, Alan Yentob talks to Salman Rushdie about his recently published memoir, Knife, in which the author reflects on the terrifying attempt on his life in upstate New York in August 2022 that left him blind in one eye, hospitalised for weeks and deeply ...

David Beckham says documentary director initially upset over ‘be honest’ moment

David Beckham says documentary director initially upset over ‘be honest’ moment - The Beckham documentary provided one of the viral television moments of the year.

Disney star Kyle Massey speaks out after watching Quiet on Set: 'Protect these kids!'

Kyle Massey thinks "a lot of people need to protect kids" in television as he admits he was "blessed" to have always had the presence of his family during his years of child stardom.

The Traitors star Harry Clark: I was in mental health hole and didn’t know where to turn

The Traitors star Harry Clark: I was in mental health hole and didn’t know where to turn - The army veteran and champion of the hit BBC reality show talks to Lauren Taylor about public criticism and facing emotions head on.

Fans devastated after pics of Rihanna ‘at the Met Gala’ turn out to be fake

Rihanna is one of the undisputed icons of the Met Gala, whose looks over the years – including a rhinestone-encrusted papal mitre and an elaborate rose-covered pregnancy gown – will go down in history. And yet, this year, she had to skip the star-studded event, reportedly thanks to a nasty bout of the flu. Nevertheless, fans were still hopeful that...

Former Congress leader Radhika Khera, Actor Shekhar Suman Join BJP

Former Congress leader Radhika Khera and actor Shekhar Suman joined the BJP here on Tuesday amid the ongoing Lok Sabha election.Khera, the former national coordinator of the Congress’s media department, resigned from the party’s primary membership on Sunday, days after her altercation with another leader at the party’s Chhattisgarh office.In her resignation letter to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Khera also said she was facing opposition in...

Dutch queen Máxima turns a blind eye

‘An iron fist in a velvet glove’: How Lorraine Kelly became the queen of morning TV

‘An iron fist in a velvet glove’: How Lorraine Kelly became the queen of morning TV - IN FOCUS: Lorraine Kelly has been a fixture on our screens for four decades, but she was once told she’d never make it in TV because of her Glasgow accent. As the presenter prepares to receive Bafta’s prestigious Special Award, Katie Rosseinsky looks back at her rise to the top

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Keeley Hawes holds hands with husband Matthew MacFadyen at Met Gala

Glamorous Keeley Hawes holds hands with husband Matthew MacFadyen on the star-studded carpet at Met Gala 2024. The couple, who have been married for over a decade, put on a loved-up display as they posed for snaps on the iconic stairs.

Logan Paul & KSI's Prime asked to pay $5m in lawsuit

Logan Paul and KSI's Prime Hydration energy drinks company has been demanded by a claimant to pay $5m if a lawsuit against it is successful. Prime Hydration allegedly has 'forever chemicals' in its drinks with a court document made public during a motion hearing on April 18 saying the products are "adulterated, misbranded and illegal to sell". A la...

Lily Allen was 'cross' with Elton John when he didn't respond to her letter: 'It was mean of him!'

Lily Allen spent a few years being "cross" with Sir Elton John because he didn't respond to her letter but reveals that it was only a few years later she discovered why she didn't get a reply.

Bill Maher reveals to Jerry Seinfeld that he’s retiring from stand-up comedy

Bill Maher reveals to Jerry Seinfeld that he’s retiring from stand-up comedy - ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ host says he plans to give up stand-up after taping one last special

Talented Mr Ripley crossover as Andrew Scott and Jude Law meet at Met Gala

Talented Mr Ripley crossover as Andrew Scott and Jude Law meet at Met Gala - Actors took ‘Garden of Time’ theme literally as they united for a crossover spanning decades

Eddie Redmayne and Hannah Bagshawe attend Met Gala in black and white

Actor Eddie Redmayne and wife Hannah Bagshawe attend the annual Met Gala in New York looking ravishing in complimentary black and white outfits.

Baby Reindeer fans react to ‘brilliant’ hidden reference

Baby Reindeer fans react to ‘brilliant’ hidden reference - Netflix user spotted secret code in Martha’s emails to Donny

The most vicious celebrity roasts of all time

The concept of the comedy roast has been around for decades. It's a bizarre way of tearing someone to shreds in front of a crowd while still somehow paying tribute to them. A consensual person is chosen as the subject and is then "roasted" by a panel of friends, family, and professional comedians. Comedy Central revolutionized the format when they created their show 'Comedy Central Roast' in 2003, which has featured many high-profile celebrities over the years as well as a panel of the sharpest comedians in the business. Each event has a dedicated Roast Master who hosts the show and takes potshots at the other roasters, as well as the "guest of honor." While many roasts feature robust subjects who can handle a few jokes from their good friends, there have been many occasions when the jokes were so vicious that they caused real offense. Such was the case at the recent Netflix roast of Tom Brady titled 'The Greatest Roast of All Time.' The live-streamed event took place on the evening of May 5, and the night began with an introductory roast from Kevin Hart. Then Roast Master Jeff Ross made his spectacular entrance wearing a jersey printed with the name 'Roast J Simpson'—a harbinger of the tasteless jokes to come. Ross detailed Brady's life story through a series of harsh but hilarious barbs, but one joke went too far for the former football star's comfort. Ross described Brady as a scrawny underdog showing up for his first day as a New England Patriot. He joked that Brady walked into team owner Robert Kraft‘s office and said, "I’m the best decision your organization has ever made. Would you like a massage?" The joke referenced Kraft's involvement in a 2019 investigation into sex trafficking at several Florida massage parlors. Kraft was charged with solicitation after he was reportedly captured on secretly installed cameras at the parlors, but the evidence was determined inadmissible in court. The camera showed Brady's reaction to the joke and he certainly wasn't laughing. Ross blew a kiss to Robert Kraft who was sitting in the audience, and tried to continue, saying, "I love Robert Kraft, I….,” but was interrupted when Brady stood up and whispered in his ear, "Never say that s*** again." Ross acquiesced and expertly moved on with the roast. Other celebrities who took to the mic included Ben Affleck, Kim Kardashian, and Will Ferrell. Click through the following gallery to see which other celebrities offered themselves up to be roasted (and got absolutely annihilated).

Cardi B turns heads as she arrives to the 2024 Met Gala in NYC

Cardi B brings the red carpet to a standstill as she arrives to the 2024 Met Gala. The stunning rapper dons a massive eye-catching black gown, and gets assistance by multiple men to move in the dress.

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'I wanted her to have a future'

Sara Alhashimi, 7, was buried in Lille's cemetery.

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Did you spot the propaganda in these Hollywood blockbusters?

Propaganda might seem like something only the bad guys concern themselves with. Indeed, for many the word evokes ideas of the Nazi's Joseph Goebbels, Stalin's Soviet propaganda or the draconian media meddling and censorship of North Korea. In reality, propaganda is a tool used by just about every nation around the world, and the United States is no exception. From Uncle Sam to Rosie the Riveter, there are countless ways that the US government has, and continues to, utilize the media to spread biased information that promotes their political causes and worldviews (i.e. the Oxford definition of propaganda). It's only logical, then, that the government would team up with the largest media industry in the country, and arguably the world: Hollywood. Since at least World War II, various agencies of the federal government, including intelligence agencies, have exercised various levels of control over what comes out of Hollywood. Sometimes it's been done quietly, other times not so much. From Jurassic Park to Marvel movies, the relationship between Hollywood and agencies like the Department of Defense and the CIA have proven to be mutually beneficial time and time again. Was your favorite movie made with the help and influence of the government? Read on to find out.

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

Gigi Hadid and Zendaya double look stuns on Met Gala red carpet...and Doja Cat is there

Who do you think hit the 'Garden of Time' theme best?

Shakira had been invited to the Met Gala 'many times' but had to always turn it down

Shakira had been invited to the Met Gala "many times" before making her debut on Monday (06.05.24) night and explains why it was "amazing" to honour Carolina Herrera with her dress.

TV and film post-production specialist Yellow Moon completes multi-million-pound upgrade at Holywood studios

Co Down firm’s credits include Game of Thrones and Derry Girls

Miss USA steps down after just 7 months in the job

Miss USA winner Noelia Voigt has stepped down from the position after seven months to prioritise her mental health. Every year since 1952, a woman from the United States has been crowned Miss USA after winning the American beauty pageant. 2023’s winner from Utah, Voigt, has revealed she is stepping down from the position after seven months due to h...

Texas mother made son, 3, ‘say goodbye to daddy’ on camera before shooting boy dead

Texas mother made son, 3, ‘say goodbye to daddy’ on camera before shooting boy dead - Savannah Kriger laid her wedding dresses on her bed and shot her wedding portraits, police say

Samuel L. Jackson and Henry Golding to star in Head Games

Samuel L. Jackson and Henry Golding are to play the leading roles in 'Head Games', a psychological thriller with elements of sci-fi.

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Watch: Kardashians arrive at Met Gala as Kim, Kylie and Kris shine on red carpet

Watch: Kardashians arrive at Met Gala as Kim, Kylie and Kris shine on red carpet -

‘The truth was just too painful’: the highs and lows of Mama Cass

One of the most famous stories ever told about “Mama” Cass Elliot was a complete lie. It didn’t help that the singer herself repeated it in scores of interviews. As the spiel goes, Cass became the last singer hired for the Mamas and Papas only after she got smacked on the head by a pipe during a construction project at a local club where they all hung out. “It’s true,” she insisted to Rolling Stone in 1968. “I had a concussion and went to the...

Jimmy Kimmel Spots Sure Sign 'Trump Is Definitely Going To Jail'

The late night host made a bold prediction for the former president.

Rufus Wainwright blames post-Brexit 'lack of imagination' for Sheridan Smith show flop

Rufus Wainwright blames post-Brexit 'lack of imagination' for Sheridan Smith show flop - Opening Night received largely negative reviews and is closing early

Gogglebox child stars party hard to celebrate engagement

Josh Tapper, 26, popped the question to his girlfriend, Hannah Sterman, in March.

Al Roker absent from ‘Today’ show as his dog was having emergency op!

After being absent from the show in the past while he suffered his own heath woes, Al Roker has now missed the show as his beloved dog Pepper underwent emergency surgery.

Eurovision's first semifinal: all participating countries in order of appearance