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Music, comedy and more as Llangollen Fringe Festival kicks off July 11

Llangollen is preparing to host a nine-day celebration of international arts and culture.

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.

Mel is a Pearly Queen B on her wedding day

It may be the most traditional choice of colour for a wedding dress. But as any Spice Girl fan will attest, Melanie Brown is hardly a traditional sort of girl. For the 50 year-old singer and activist, leopard print tends to be the order of the day, night, and every hour in between. So married is Mel B to her beloved leopard print that most fans ass...

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”

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

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

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.

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"

Glastonbury headliner praised for how she takes care of her crew

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

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...

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...

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 ...

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

Supernatural horror series perfect for Stranger Things fans days from launching

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’.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 ...

25 Albums Everyone Should Hear at Least Once

25 Albums Everyone Should Hear at Least Once

The 20 funniest films that are not comedies

Comedies come in all shapes and sizes, genres and flavors. You can pick from any number of comedic subgenres, from slapstick to farce to raunchy to ridiculous.

Donny Osmond sings his classic Disney hit as he prepares for hospital procedure

Donny Osmond sings his classic Disney hit as he prepares for hospital procedure -

The Summer I Turned Pretty’s Lola Tung issues six-word plea to fans ahead of final season

The Summer I Turned Pretty’s Lola Tung issues six-word plea to fans ahead of final season - Season three of Amazon Prime Video’s hit series premieres next week

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.

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 -

The best shows to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2025

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

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 woke is Hollywood going to make this character?’: Dean Cain criticises new Superman movie

Dean Cain, who played the Man of Steel in the 1990s TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, has claimed the new Superman movie directed by James Gunn is “woke”. Cain, a vocal supporter of Donald Trump, was speaking to TMZ and said: “How woke is Hollywood going to make this character? How much is Disney going to change their Snow White? Why are they going to change these characters [to] exist for the times?” Cain was responding to...

Free ballet exhibition comes to Hartlepool

A new ballet exhibition has arrived in Hartlepool thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Unforgivable official trailer

Original BBC drama from award-winning screenwriter Jimmy McGovern, which explores the devastating aftermath of an act of abuse perpetrated by a member of their own family.

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...

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...

Ed Sheeran fans from around the world queue overnight for homecoming concert

Ed Sheeran fans from around the world queue overnight for homecoming concert - The 34-year-old is due to perform three shows at Portman Road, the home of Ipswich Town.

Lewis Capaldi's emotional message to fans after UK and Ireland tour sells out

Lewis Capaldi's emotional message to fans after UK and Ireland tour sells out - The Scottish singer-songwriter made an emotional return to the spotlight last month with a surprise performance at Glastonbury

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

'It makes Bridgerton look tame': The must-watch period drama just added to Netflix - starring Lesley Manville

Harlots is being described as a "period drama mixed with saucy s**t"

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

A third film in the Netflix action franchise is inevitable.

Bob Dylan musical Girl From the North Country is unmissable

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

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’

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.

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

20 actors who performed their own stunts

Some stunts performed in films are too dangerous for untrained actors, but not all opt for a stunt double. These 20 actors have performed their own impressive stunts.

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.

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.

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

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...

Scrubs reboot confirmed with original cast returning

Three original cast members are already confirmed to return.

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.

Seven-metre wide replica of Earth to go on display in Dorset

A seven-metre wide replica of Earth is to go on display in Sherborne.