Entertainment

Farewell ELO, the ordinary blokes from Birmingham who made pop extraordinary

Jeff Lynne’s boundless appetite for creating music was born when he was out with his dad in their home town of Birmingham in the 1950s. Walking its streets, the pair happened upon not a guitar or a piano, but a piece of industrial hardware. “My dad could play along with one finger to classical tunes and harmonise with stuff on the radio,” Lynne tol...

20 A-list actors who were once everywhere and then suddenly disappeared

Unfortunately, recent Hollywood history is full of stars who were everywhere but subsequently largely disappeared from popular consciousness, revealing just how ephemeral success can be in entertainment and how nothing is ever really guaranteed.

23 brilliant performances hidden in terrible movies

23 brilliant performances hidden in terrible movies - Louis Chilton picks a handful of great roles that deserved better than the films they appeared in

TV tonight: Noel Edmonds prepares to marry his wife – for the fifth time

Noel Edmonds’ Kiwi Adventure 9pm, ITV1 It’s been the unexpected eccentric hit of the summer, but it’s time to say goodbye to Edmonds and his new life in New Zealand. First, though: he wants to marry Liz … for a fifth time! After all, there is a chapel on their estate. He calls on his global operations director (“GOD”) to prepare the ceremony, while Edmonds tries to rescue his flailing business. “I totally accept that there are people who totally...

Joseph Quinn says Beatles role is beyond his ‘wildest dreams’

Joseph Quinn says Beatles role is beyond his ‘wildest dreams’ - The 31-year old Londoner, best known for playing Eddie Munson in the sci-fi Netflix series, will be portraying the Beatles’ guitarist.

Will Charlize Theron Return to Complete ‘The Old Guard’ Trilogy?

A third film in the Netflix action franchise is inevitable.

What went on in London this week: Johnny Depp makes his comeback at Curzon

What went on in London this week: Johnny Depp makes his comeback at Curzon - Red carpets, actors turned artists, and Sabrina Carpenter’s unlikely guest

Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris questions ‘irregular payments’ made by estate

Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris questions ‘irregular payments’ made by estate - Paris, 27, is one of the King of Pop’s three children

Will 'Squid Game' get a spin-off series?

The game doesn't appear to be over quite yet...

Ewan McGregor’s bid to fix roof on £2 million Scottish mansion refused

Ewan McGregor’s bid to fix roof on £2 million Scottish mansion refused - Architects said current roof at Hollywood star’s Scottish home was ‘beyond repair’

How love and taxes made Mick Jagger rock’s biggest Francophile

All the usual suspects were present at Tuesday night’s state banquet in Windsor Castle’s St George’s Hall in honour of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. The King and Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales rubbed shoulders with diplomats and dignitaries as they tucked into a Raymond Blanc-designed menu and sipped a special ...

Daredevil: Born Again season 2 has already wrapped filming – and I know when the Marvel TV show will return on Disney+

Daredevil: Born Again season 2 just got a surprising and exciting update ahead of its arrival in early 2026.

Bob Dylan musical Girl From the North Country is unmissable

Conor McPherson's shimmering revival of his own play is heartbreaking and darkly humorous

Joe Bonamassa wraps his Rory Gallagher tribute shows with a stunning cover of As The Crow Flies

The gorgeous ancient relic was made famous by Gallagher’s take on the Tony Joe White song on his 1974 live album, Irish Tour

How John Cena Pulled Off a Good-Guy POTUS in ‘Heads of State’

In Prime Video’s new action comedy, the WWE villain teamed up with Idris Elba—and the result is one of the most explosive action flicks of the year.

Singer Olivia Dean: I feel very comfortable by myself

Singer Olivia Dean: I feel very comfortable by myself - Dean won the BBC Introducing Artist Of The Year Award 2023 and received three Brit nominations in 2024

Scrubs reboot confirmed with original cast returning

Three original cast members are already confirmed to return.

Billie Eilish: A masterclass in introverted pop for extroverted occasions

Billie Eilish makes the kind of music that is best listened to through an expensive pair of headphones: introspective, meticulously produced bedroom pop, elegant earworms that benefit from repeat listens rather than offering instant gratification. Not an arena’s natural bedfellow, then – the kind of venue the 23-year-old from Los Angeles has been r...

Supernatural horror series perfect for Stranger Things fans days from launching

25 actors who play characters you love to hate

Throughout film history, there have been maybe a few dozen who can keep us watching when the worst is about to happen. Here are 25 of the most lovably hatable actors of all time.

Sir Stephen Fry and Ellie Goulding lead famous faces in Wimbledon Royal Box

Sir Stephen Fry and Ellie Goulding lead famous faces in Wimbledon Royal Box - Sir Stephen was seen speaking to Welsh comedian Rob Brydon on Centre Court.

Julian McMahon obituary

Julian McMahon, who has died of cancer aged 56, was one of a select band who graduated from Australian soap actor to Hollywood star. Guy Pearce, Alan Dale and Margot Robbie were among those who conquered Tinseltown after regular roles in Neighbours – which also helped to launch Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan’s singing talents on both sides of the world – while Home and Away could boast McMahon, Isla Fisher and Chris Hemsworth. McMahon’s...

Keeley Hawes on her first Met Gala experience and dressing her character in 'The Assassin'

The actress shares her formative fashion moments and why getting event-ready at home is a no-no

5 reasons why Smurfs is the film of the summer

Code blue: everyone’s favourite little creatures are about to take over the big screen, so get ready to ‘Smurf’ your pants. While you may be tempted by an escape to the sun this summer, you’re guaranteed to have a better time packing a suitcase for Smurf Village! Smurfs is the live-action animated musical fantasy comedy film of the season, and not ...

15 Movie Soundtracks That Defined a Generation

15 Movie Soundtracks That Defined a Generation

Lady Gaga describes Doechii as ‘immediately legendary’

Lady Gaga describes Doechii as ‘immediately legendary’ - The US rapper, 26, who recently performed at Glastonbury, is best known for her hit songs Denial Is A River and the viral track Anxiety.

20 iconic TV shows with notable feuds among the cast

If there’s one thing that fans of TV love almost as much as the shows themselves, it’s the drama and gossip that often surrounds production.

Liam Gallagher to make Manchester tram announcements as part of reunion tour

Liam Gallagher to make Manchester tram announcements as part of reunion tour - Fans in Manchester will hear the Oasis star say ‘the next stop is Heaton Parrrk’

Tom DeLonge says paranormal film he directed ‘way more real than people realise’

Tom DeLonge says paranormal film he directed ‘way more real than people realise’ - Sci-fi film Monsters Of California, co-written and directed by DeLonge, follows a group of friends exploring a series of paranormal events.

Justin Bieber releases first new album in four years called Swag

Justin Bieber releases first new album in four years called Swag - The new album has been described as ‘some of his most personal music yet’.

Loose Women star breaks down in tears as she reveals she is leaving UK

Loose Women star breaks down in tears as she reveals she is leaving UK -

Much-loved Scots children's entertainer Glen Michael dies aged 99

Michael is best remembered for his record-breaking run of shows, which he wrote and presented on STV for 26 years.

Singing in My Sleep official trailer

As the 20th anniversary of her late father's landmark album nears, a gifted teen songwriter must confront his absence and decide if she's ready to step out of his shadow and into a spotlight of her own.

Kate Moss's daughter Lila launches first ever Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes

Fashion for some will always come first but by introducing the first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes, Mattel are showing, once again, that the world of child's play can be a space for the true representation of different social groups. View on euronews

A new Superman bounds onto the big screen

By Rollo Ross LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Actor David Corenswet feels a connection with the classic DC comic book character Superman that he portrays in the 2025 James Gunn directed film “Superman.” The character Superman is known in the comic books for his identity problems, namely his double life as both a powerful superhero while also being an awkward reporter named Clark Kent who works at "Daily

Yvette Young confirms that she's the guitar-wielder on the official new Superman soundtrack

In videos posted to social media, Young can be seen recording for Superman using a sparkly pink Ibanez equipped with P-90s, which she had previously teased “may or may not be coming out”

Iconic child stars who became awesome character actors

They don’t lead blockbusters. They don’t bring in massive paydays, but they work and are good at what they do. Here are some famous child actors who became respectable character actors.

Netflix's Queer Eye to end after 7 years on air with final season

The Fab Five won't be returning after the tenth season airs

Rob Brydon interview: ‘Steve Coogan’s very sure of himself and his opinions. I’m not’

“I’ve got a terrible walk,” says Rob Brydon. “I mean, I walk like an ape. I have a very wide gait. Did you not notice?” Truly, everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Watch Brydon, who can act, present, sing and tell jokes with equal grace, and you might get the idea he was comfortable in his skin by now. He can do pathos (Ma...

10 sci-fi movies we’ll never get to see – and the reasons why

Rami Malek’s high-stakes 'entertaining' CIA thriller gets UK streaming release - how to watch

Viewers have described it as an "edge of your seat kind of movie"

Actors must take parts just to pay the bills, says Chernobyl star

Jared Harris has said that actors needed to take parts they don’t love because they “have bills to pay”. The Bafta winner, 63, said it was “quite rare that something comes along that ticks all the boxes” as he discussed taking a role in Marvel’s Morbius for money to pay off his mortgage. Speaking to the Radio Times, Harris said: “You’ve got bills t...

ITV bosses officially confirm beloved crime drama Grantchester will come to an end

Grantchester has been axed by ITV after 11 series, with the final season set to begin filming this month

The best shows to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2025

The world's biggest arts festival is back with an incredible line-up

20 songs that instantly remind you of iconic movie scenes

Whether it's a throwback jam during a dance scene or a love ballad during a break-up, music has the power to turn a key movie moment into an epic one.

Netflix director working on ‘boundary-pushing’ thriller after film streamed 185 million times

Glastonbury headliner praised for how she takes care of her crew

Glastonbury headliner praised for how she takes care of her crew -

‘She’s one of us!’ The dizzying rise of Hannah Laing, Scottish dental nurse turned superstar doof-doof DJ

In the centre of a dancefloor in a Dundee park, a group of athleisure-clad teens are dancing to a Crazy Frog remix with a middle-aged couple wearing head-to-toe smiley face print. They’re in a re-creation of the Highlander, a Scottish bar in Ibiza, complete with Saltire flags and Buckfast cocktails. Across the park, a crowd of thousands are hanging on for the drop in Ultrabeat’s Pretty Green Eyes as played by trance icon Judge Jules. It may be...

10 Songs Everyone Thinks They Know the Lyrics To (But Don’t)

10 Songs Everyone Thinks They Know the Lyrics To (But Don’t)

Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra concert cancelled at last minute due to ‘illness’

Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra concert cancelled at last minute due to ‘illness’ - Fans were told the performance would not be going ahead just moments before the band was supposed to appear on stage