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'If you call it Lahore, show Lahore': Pakistani writer on Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi

While some absolutely loved the gorgeous sets and costume design of the series, others could simply not fathom the inauthentic portrayal of the historical period it is set in.

‘My Guardian Alien’ shows strong comeback from start of the week loss to ‘Linlang’

The Kapuso family-fantasy drama series ‘My Guardian Alien (MGA)’ made a remarkable comeback after initially trailing behind ‘Linlang’ at the beginning of the week, as per the latest ratings from the Nielsen NUTAM People survey. On Monday, April 22, ‘Linlang’ kicked off the week with a leading rating of 11.0 percent, edging ahead of MGA’s

Teacher lands Britain's Got Talent golden buzzer

Bruno Tonioli says Egham special educational needs teacher Taryn Charles is a "very special person".

Wurzels frontman Adge Cutler remembered 50 years on

Bandmate Tommy Banner says Cutler was a "great raconteur" and "very entertaining company".

Tom Brady roast highlights: Kevin Hart, Bill Belichick shine as Patriots legend gets clowned on

Tom Brady will be forced to face the music amid a slew of familiar faces at his celebrity roast in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Netflix skit had Bill Belichick choosing Tom Brady over Drew Bledsoe, again

Netflix's "The Roast of Tom Brady" had more than just jokes for the greatest quarterback in NFL history. It also took aim at former New England Patriot Drew Bledsoe in a hilarious skit involving both Brady and former coach Bill Belichick. One of the biggest moments

The most iconic singer-guitarist duos

What makes an iconic singer-guitarist duo? Is it their songwriting ability? Or maybe it's the way the guitar complements the vocal lines, and vice versa? Perhaps their onstage presence has something to do with it? Well, maybe it's a combination of all of these things, and, of course, an exceptional chemistry that is unique to these individuals. Luckily, rock music has quite a few of these pairs. Click through the following gallery and take a look at the most iconic singer-guitarist duos in rock history.

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‘The Fall Guy': Five Ways in Which the Movie References the Original Series

(Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Fall Guy movie.) Yes, The Fall Guy is based on a TV series. If you weren’t aware of that, it’s likely because you’re of a younger generation that wasn’t alive or old enough to remember the series, which hasn’t exactly re-entered the zeitgeist in the four decades since it went […]

Madonna attracts 1.6 million to free concert at Brazil’s Copacabana beach

RIO DE JANEIRO — More than a million people thronged Brazil’s Copacabana beach for a free Madonna concert on Saturday, braving the heat to see the end of her “Celebration” world tour. The sand and oceanfront boulevard around Rio de Janeiro’s famed beach were filled for several blocks by a crowd the city estimated at 1.6 million. Many had been there […]

“The Fall Guy ”doesn’t stick the landing, debuts to only $28 million despite Ryan Gosling’s best efforts

The action-comedy from "John Wick" director David Leitch also stars Emily Blunt.

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’.

Box Office: ‘Garfield' Scratches Up $22 Million Overseas Ahead of Domestic Debut

Sony’s animated “The Garfield Movie” scratched up $22 million in its international box office debut. It’s currently only playing in 18 markets, roughly 35% of its eventual overseas footprint, so those ticket sales represent a promising start for the family film. “The Garfield Movie” doesn’t open in the U.S. and Canada until Memorial Day weekend […]

The Incredibly Talented Lucy, review: further evidence of The Piano winner’s brilliance

Lucy Illingworth is the schoolgirl who captivated viewers on The Piano, Channel 4’s tear-jerking talent contest. Lucy is blind, having been diagnosed with cancerous tumours in her eyes at nine months, and has a chromosomal condition that causes significant developmental delay. Communication through language is difficult; through music, she soars. T...

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

St Giles': Playing a part in history for 900 years

It has played a part in many of Scotland's big moments from the death of the Queen to a Marvel movie.

Anne Hathaway on 'The Idea of You,' rom-coms and her Paul McCartney Coachella moment

Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine open up about their new Prime Video movie "The Idea of You," age-gap relationships, chemistry and Coachella.

'The Sympathizer' Director Park Chan-wook Explains Episode 4's Big Change From the Book

Note: This story contains spoilers ahead from "The Sympathizer" Episode 4. Sunday's episode of "The Sympathizer" saw The Captain (Hoa Xuande) go to work as an interpreter on auteur Nikos' (Robert Downey Jr.) film about the Vietnam War. Co-showrunner Park Chan-wook revealed in an interview with TheWrap that one key change that the series made from Viet Thanh Nguyen's Pultizer Prize-winning source material was moving the location of the film's set...

Juliette Binoche's new film is a luscious celebration of gastronomy that never truly satiates

The Taste of Things, a culinary romance starring Juliette Binoche, is a sensory indulgence and an ode to pleasure.

Apology for disabled woman denied Swift tickets

Wheelchair user Cat Dafydd was unable to secure more than two accessible tickets to the Cardiff gig.

'American Idol' recap: Top 7 singer makes Katy Perry 'scared for my job,' and two more go home

The Top 7 singers were mentored by Ciara and performed two songs each for Adele week. Two were sent home, including another platinum ticket recipient.

Eurovision hopefuls put on the style in Malmo

The world's biggest song contest reaches its finale on Saturday and contestants have arrived in style.

It's a heavy year to be in Eurovision - Bambie Thug

Bambie Thug resists calls for a boycott as they get set to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurovision 2024 begins in Malmo with contestants' walk on 'Turquoise Carpet'

MALMO, Sweden (Reuters) - Eurovision 2024 began in the Swedish city of Malmo on Sunday when 37 contenders walked the "Turquoise Carpet" amid heightened security and calls for boycotts due to Israel's participation. The 68th version of the song contest, which is always billed as non-political, is taking place against the backdrop of the devastating Israeli military campaign in Gaza, triggered by

What links Bruce Springsteen to Blaenau Gwent?

Even the most ardent fans of the US rock legend might not guess the connection.

Bernard Hill was 'a natural' for Blackstuff part

Screenwriter Alan Bleasdale recalls how desperate he was to work with actor Bernard Hill.

I Kissed a Girl on BBC Three review: a refreshing spin on the straight shows we've seen a billion times before

I Kissed a Girl on BBC Three review: a refreshing spin on the straight shows we've seen a billion times before - 4/5 The UK’s first ever LGBTQ+ dating show now has a spin-off, and it’s just as easy-to-watch and entertaining as the debut

Lord of the Rings cast pay tribute to Bernard Hill

The actor, who plays King Théoden in Peter Jackson's trilogy, passed away early on Sunday morning.

‘X-Files' Series Finale Scully Pregnancy Debate Reignited by Creator Chris Carter: ‘The Truth Is Out There Is Something Else'

There was a mic drop moment at the end of an event in New York City celebrating 30 years of "The X-Files" when series creator Chris Carter reignited the debate around Dana Scully’s pregnancy. Towards the end of “My Struggle IV,” the series finale episode in Season 11, Scully (Gillian Anderson) informs Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) […]

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'.

Justin Welby praises King’s sense of duty in face of cancer diagnosis

The Archbishop of Canterbury said he has been “struck” by the King’s sense of duty in the face of his cancer diagnosis, as he described the Coronation as the “privilege of a lifetime”. A year on from the May 6 ceremony, the Most Rev Justin Welby paid tribute to the King’s “openness in sharing his condition” which he described as a “characteristic o...

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.

Tinie Tempah returning to music

Tinie Tempah is working with DJ Don Diablo on his comeback record.

‘Turtles All the Way Down' Review: A Young-Adult Romance with an Original Dramatic Obstacle: The Heroine Has OCD

"Turtles All the Way Down" makes Aza's OCD just specific enough to draw us in, then deals with it in a way that's just manipulative and sugar-coated enough to leave us thinking, "Yep, it's another YA movie."

Dua Lipa Explains the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar Rap Beef on ‘SNL'

Dua Lipa dove deep into the scorching-hot rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar on “Saturday Night Live.” On the latest episode, Lipa appeared alongside Mikey Day, Heidi Gardner and Devon Walker as morning talk show hosts who attempt to explain the diss tracks that have taken over the music world in the last few […]

Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won share a glimpse of “Queen of Tears” set

The “Queen of Tears” fever is still on and its lead stars Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won are still on it! The two Korean stars took to Instagram on Sunday to share some behind the scenes snaps from the hit Korean drama. In her post, Ji Won shared a photo of herself in her wedding dress, and a snap of herself inside an oceanarium as she expressed her gratitude to everyone who supported “Queen of Tears.” “Thank you all for supporting the Queen of...

John Mulaney opens up about life with infant son Malcolm during Hollywood Bowl show

John Mulaney gave an update on his 2-year-old son Malcolm and sidestepped Olivia Munn's cancer diagnosis at his Netflix Is a Joke Fest standup show.

Korea Box Office: ‘The Roundup: Punishment' Passes $55 Million on Second Weekend, as ‘The Fall Guy' Trips

Locally-produced crime action thriller "The Roundup: Punishment" dominated the South Korea box office for a second weekend. In contrast, Hollywood's "The Fall Guy" opened softly in third place. Data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic), showed "The Roundup: Punishment" grossed $13.8 million between Friday and Sunday, earned from 1.92 […]

Met Gala 2024 will see stars interpret ‘Sleeping Beauties’ theme

Met Gala 2024 will see stars interpret ‘Sleeping Beauties’ theme - The event is held on the first Monday in May.

‘Gen V' Won't Recast Chance Perdomo's Role After Actor's Death, Sets Production for May

Chance Perdomo’s “Gen V” character Andre Anderson will not be recast for Season 2 of “The Boys” spinoff series. Perdomo died at the age of 27 in March as a result of a motorcycle accident. In a joint statement released on Sunday, the “Gen V” producers said they will not recast the role because “no […]

ABC Classic wants to know your feel-good favourites as voting opens in the Classic 100

Voting opened on May 6 in this year's Classic 100: Feel Good to discover the music that makes Australians feel on top of the world.

SNL Completely Misses the Point of the College Protests

An awkward, unfunny cold open fails to meet the moment.

Olly Alexander 'respects' Eurovision boycott but slams 'extreme' backlash to Israel's inclusion

Years and Years singer Olly Alexander has been told he is "Complicit in a genocide by taking part in Eurovision" after being announced as the UK's entry for 2024

Here's What's Leaving Netflix in May 2024

If you're trying to figure out what movie to watch on Netflix, an easy way to whittle down the choices is to find out what movies are soon leaving the streaming service. To that end, we've got the full list of movies leaving Netflix in May 2024, and there are some bangers on here. The entire original "Hunger Games" franchise will depart at the end of the month, while the critically acclaimed sequel "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" expires on May...

Spoilers! How Jerry Seinfeld pulled off that 'fantastic' TV reunion for his Pop-Tart movie

Jerry Seinfeld explores a love of Pop-Tarts and the 1960s with Netflix's "Unfrosted." He also paid homage to one of his favorite TV shows. (Spoilers!)

Taylor Swift's ‘Tortured Poets' Racks Up 439,000 Units in Week 2, the Best Second Week for Any Album Since 2015

Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” registered 439,000 album-equivalent units to return as the No. 1 album in the U.S. in its second week out, according to data from Luminate first reported in Billboard. That’s an 89% drop from its massive debut week, when it racked up 2.61 million units. But the 439K is still […]

ABC News president Kim Godwin steps down after reports of turmoil at the network

ABC News president Kim Godwin stepped down from her position Sunday night following recent claims of ongoing internal backlash and frustration at the network.

Usher's Lovers & Friends canceled, music festival cites Las Vegas weather

Organizers for Usher's Lovers and Friends Las Vegas music festival announced the last-minute cancelation in a statement Friday, citing severe weather.

John Cho Doesn't Think of His ‘Sympathizer' Cameo as Meta, But Understands If You Do

[This story contains spoilers for episode four of The Sympathizer, "Give Us Some Good Lines.”] You hear about James Yoon before you meet him. The fourth episode of The Sympathizer, HBO and A24's limited series adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen's Pulitzer-winning novel, is an interlude from the usual business of spycraft as The Captain (Hoa […]

Magazines were supposed to die in the digital age. Why haven’t they?

In the classic comedy Ghostbusters (1984), newly hired secretary Janice raises the subject of reading, while idly flipping through the pages of a magazine. The scientist Egon Spengler responds with a brusque dismissal: “print is dead.” Egon’s words now seem prescient. The prevailing assumption of the past couple of decades is that print media is […]