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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

‘SNL' Makes Fun of JoJo Siwa's Edgy Rebrand: Like a ‘Figure Skater Joined a Street Gang' and ‘Mad Max on Broadway'

On “SNL,” a Weekend Update segment playfully poked fun at 20-year-old singer JoJo Siwa's transformation into an edgier and more adult persona. Chloe Fineman appeared as Siwa at the Weekend Update desk dressed in head-to-toe black glitter and a black body suit, the same outfit from Siwa’s music video for her new single "Karma." "Wow, […]

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 […]

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 […]

ADOR CEO’s call to terminate NewJeans’ contract with HYBE refused in February

ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin had asked for an exclusive right to terminate NewJeans’ contract with HYBE in February, but the request was turned down by the parent company, according to an industry source on Friday, May 3. An exclusive contract with an artist can be seen as a key asset necessary for a company’s operation. Major entertainment companies, for this reason, require exclusive contracts to be approved by the board of directors. HYBE, in turn,...

‘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 […]

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.

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.

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 […]

Strictly's Johannes Radebe confirms future on show ahead of musical debut in Kinky Boots

Strictly's Johannes Radebe confirms future on show ahead of musical debut in Kinky Boots - EXCLUSIVE The professional dancer set the record straight while joined on stage at the London Palladium by former Strictly partner Anabel Croft

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!)

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'.

Chris Pine Had Negative $400 in His Bank Account Before Booking ‘Princess Diaries 2': The Salary Was ‘Absolutely Earth-Shattering'

Chris Pine reflected on how his role in “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement” changed his career - and life. In the May 5 episode of “Sunday Sitdown With Willie Geist,” Pine spoke about being cast as Nicholas Devereaux in the 2004 film, which jumpstarted his career and turned his finances around. “It was the height […]

‘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) […]

Edgar Lansbury dies at 94

Edgar Lansbury has died, aged 94. The Tony-winning producer and younger brother of famed actress Angela Lansbury has passed away at the age of 94. Edgar's son David Lansbury told The Hollywood Reporter his father died on Thursday at his Manhattan home. Born in London on 12 January, 1930, Edgar George Lansbury was the son of Moyna Macgill, a Belfast...

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 Biggest Box Office Bombs of All Time

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.

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...

P-pop girl group G22 reaps accolades after China gig

The future looks promising for the three-piece group.

Jerry Seinfeld Roasts His Excessive ‘Unfrosted' Press Tour on ‘SNL': I Used to Be ‘Funny' and ‘Good Looking' Like ‘Ryan Gosling'

Jerry Seinfeld joined “Saturday Night Live’s” Weekend Update to make fun of his press tour for his Netflix movie, “Unfrosted,” which chronicles the origin story of the Pop-Tart. Colin Jost introduced Seinfeld as a “man who did too much press” for his Netflix movie, which also marked Seinfeld’s directorial debut. When Seinfeld joined the show, […]

Box Office: ‘The Fall Guy' Lands with $28.5M, ‘Phantom Menace' Tops ‘Challengers' for No. 2

It was the ‘80s and ‘90s all over again at the weekend box office. Universal's The Fall Guy, the Ryan Gosling starrer inspired by the 1980s TV show, kicked off the summer movie season at No. 1 with $28.5 million, while Disney's re-release of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace surprised by coming in at No. […]

'SNL' tackles Columbia University protests as Dua Lipa hosts, Jerry Seinfeld cameos

Dua Lipa hosted "Saturday Night Live" this weekend as the show took on the Columbia student protests and Jerry Seinfeld made a surprise cameo.

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.

Teacher lands Britain's Got Talent golden buzzer

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

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

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...

A compelling TV drama reflects the stalkers in us all

If you haven’t yet watched Baby Reindeer, a story that begins with its star Richard Gadd’s experience with a stalker, you probably have a good reason. It will not be because, for instance, nobody has recommended it, told you how extraordinary it is, or powerful, or unique, and it won’t be because you haven’t heard of it – its success has been startling (as I type it’s at the top of Netflix’s UK and US charts weeks after its release) and its...

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.

John Mulaney gives a dad update at Netflix Is a Joke Fest: 'It's scary to have children'

John Mulaney opened up about life with his son and "best friend" Malcolm and sidestepped Olivia Munn's cancer diagnosis at Netflix Is a Joke Fest.

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.

Stefanie Przewodnik, 19, crowned Miss Mandaue 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Senior high school student Stefanie Przewodnik was crowned Miss Mandaue 2024 Saturday night, May 4. Przewodnik, 19, bested 11 other lovely ladies during the coronation night held at the Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex and earned the honor to represent the city in the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 pageant. The Miss Mandaue pageant was one of the highlights of the 2024 Mid-Year Cultural Summit. During the...

Bernard Hill was 'a natural' for Blackstuff part

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

‘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 […]

It's Showtime: Ang nanglalamon na performance ni Lance Sandoval (May 4, 2024) (Part 4/4)

Aired (May 4, 2024): Boogsh na boogsh ang ipinakitang performance ni Lance Sandoval from University of San Mateo Municipal College nang kantahin niya ang awiting "Kundiman" sa "Tawag ng Tanghalan." Madlang Kapuso, join the FUNanghalian with #ItsShowtime family. Watch the latest episode of 'It's Showtime' hosted by Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Karylle, Jhong Hilario, Amy Perez, Kim Chui, Jugs & Teddy, MC & Lassy, Ogie Alcasid, Darren, Jackie, Cianne, Ryan Bang, and Ion Perez. Monday to Saturday, 12NN on GMA Network. #ItsShowtime #MadlangKapuso

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’.

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 […]

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 […]

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...

Beauty Gonzalez to star in an afternoon series and artsy film

MANILA, Philippines — With the recent season two finale of “Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis,” viewers will miss again its relatable characters, including policeman, Major Bartolome “Tolome” Reynaldo (played by Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.) and his wife Gloria (Beauty Gonzalez). The latter’s appeal or charm emanates from her being loving, strong, and protective of her hearth and home — and definitely of her husband. Besides, Beauty...

Apology for disabled woman denied Swift tickets

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

ABC News' Kim Godwin facing internal backlash at network over leadership style: 'People there are restless'

ABC insiders are calling on Debra OConnell, who oversees the network's news division, to make "swift moves," as ABC News President Kim Godwin faces more internal backlash.

‘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

Matthew Libatique, Nicole Kidman become the first Filipino, first Australian to receive AFI awards

It was a night to remember. The American Film Institute (AFI) presented the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award to Nicole Kidman, the first Australian to receive the award, and the Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal to cinematographer Matthew Libatique, also the first Filipino to receive the award. It was one of the most glamorous and high-profile events we have attended this year what with celebrities like Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon, Naomi...

SNL Completely Misses the Point of the College Protests

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

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.

Maze Runner to be rebooted

'The Maze Runner' series is to be rebooted with a new film that will serve as a continuation of the story without being a direct sequel.

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

Watching Man City is like watching maths and that’s just soulless and boring

Man City are obviously brilliant. John Nicholson has no interest in denying that. But he is just disinterested. And is not the only one.

'Wizard of Oz' star Judy Garland fought crippling drug addiction with private investigator's help, book claims

Judy Garland, who starred in classic films like "The Wizard of Oz" and "A Star is Born" and died at age 47, was allegedly sober for 30 days with private investigator Fred Otash's help, according to a new biography.