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Winning BGT would mean bigger house - Ghetto Kids
on June 3, 2023 at 11:27 pm
A group of Ugandan children is on the verge of glory after reaching the final of Britain's Got Talent. […]
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Alice Oseman: Heartstopper series two 'will be a little bit darker'
on June 3, 2023 at 5:59 pm
The YA writer says the next series will show her characters and their romances "maturing". […]
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British Vogue editor Edward Enninful steps down
on June 3, 2023 at 9:46 am
After six years as editor-in-chief, Edward Enninful will help lead Vogue brands globally in a new role. […]
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Phillip Schofield: ITV hasn't learned from Caroline Flack's death, her mother says
on June 2, 2023 at 11:45 pm
The broadcaster has failed to learn lessons since my daughter died, Christine Flack tells the BBC. […]
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Beijing's comedy crackdown is hitting its music scene
on June 2, 2023 at 11:13 pm
The crackdown on stand-up comedy unleashed by a joke is now hurting Beijing's vibrant live music scene. […]
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Jojo Moyes: 'I've always been a woman's woman'
on June 2, 2023 at 9:05 pm
The bestselling author says she would not have made it without determination and female support. […]
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Kaija Saariaho: Feted Finnish composer dies at 70
on June 2, 2023 at 7:02 pm
Saariaho, who was suffering from brain cancer, was seen as a leading light of contemporary classical music. […]
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Cynthia Weil dead: Legendary songwriter dies aged 82
on June 2, 2023 at 4:54 pm
The Grammy winner's hits included You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling and On Broadway. […]
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US judge backs settlement with family of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins
on June 2, 2023 at 2:33 pm
Alec Baldwin reaches final settlement with the family of a woman he accidentally shot on a film set. […]
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Noel Gallagher fined for refusing to name driver
on June 2, 2023 at 2:03 pm
The former Oasis star, who cannot drive, would not reveal who was speeding in his Range Rover. […]
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Dame Elan Closs Stephens appointed acting BBC chairwoman
on June 2, 2023 at 1:38 pm
Dame Elan Closs Stephens is appointed to the role after Richard Sharp resigned earlier this year. […]
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Tracey Emin: 'I'm a much better artist after cancer'
on June 2, 2023 at 5:50 am
Turner Prize winner says her work has improved since having cancer and giving up alcohol. […]
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Little Big Things: Story of mouth artist Henry Fraser heads to the stage
on June 2, 2023 at 4:09 am
The Little Big Things, based on Henry Fraser's memoir of the same name, will open in London in September. […]
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse opens ground-breaking franchise to female fans
on June 1, 2023 at 11:36 pm
Spider-Woman takes the spotlight in the sequel film to 2018's Oscar-winning Spider-Man animation. […]
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Foo Fighters review: But Here We Are finds a band working through grief
on June 1, 2023 at 11:32 pm
The band's first album since Taylor Hawkins' death, is a powerful account of, and antidote to, pain. […]
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Taylor Swift fans report 'amnesia' following Eras show
on June 1, 2023 at 1:54 pm
Psychologists say emotions and time may be behind the perfectly normal phenomenon. […]
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Glastonbury: Rick Astley rolls on to BBC Breakfast in his pyjamas
on May 31, 2023 at 7:16 am
The 1980s pop star spoke to presenters Sally Nugent and Jon Kay about his upcoming slot at the Glastonbury Festival. […]
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Succession: Brian Cox disagreed with final season plot twist
on May 25, 2023 at 8:37 am
Scottish actor Brian Cox told the BBC that he did not agree with the way the final season went down. […]
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Abba's Benny and Bjorn rule out Eurovision reunion
on May 25, 2023 at 7:52 am
The song contest will be hosted in their native Sweden next year, 50 years after they won with Waterloo. […]
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Martin Amis: Ian McEwan remembers 'tender, sweet, generous' author
on May 22, 2023 at 9:48 am
McEwan pays tribute to his longtime friend and fellow author, following his death at the age of 73. […]
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'Pay your writers!' Student chants interrupt Warner Bros CEO speech
on May 22, 2023 at 8:46 am
Warner Bros CEO David Zaslav was speaking a graduation ceremony for students at Boston University. […]
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Chelsea Handler, Leslie Jones and John Leguizamo among guest hosts to step in for Trevor Noah on 'The Daily Show'
on December 6, 2022 at 8:30 pm
The end of an era is fast approaching at Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," and the network has announced at least the first phase of plans for what's to come next. […]
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Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' gets trailer and release date
on December 6, 2022 at 5:01 pm
A first look at "Parasite" director Bong Joon Ho's new movie is here. […]
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Ashton Kutcher and twin Michael talk health, guilt and rift between them
on December 6, 2022 at 3:42 pm
In a rare interview, twin brothers Ashton and Michael Kutcher talked about both their bond and their rift. […]
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John Travolta and Kirstie Alley: A love story
on December 6, 2022 at 2:22 pm
Kirstie Alley and John Travolta were never romantically involved, but that wasn't how she initially wanted it. […]
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Neil Diamond surprises audience with 'Sweet Caroline' performance at Broadway opening of 'A Beautiful Noise'
on December 6, 2022 at 1:41 pm
Neil Diamond sang "Sweet Caroline" at the Broadway opening of his musical" A Beautiful Noise," five years after retiring due to his Parkinson's diagnosis. […]
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Kirstie Alley, 'Cheers' and 'Veronica's Closet' star, dead at 71
on December 6, 2022 at 12:59 pm
Actress Kirstie Alley has died after a brief battle with cancer, her children announced on social media. […]
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K-pop band Blackpink selected as Time Entertainer of the Year 2022
on December 6, 2022 at 11:18 am
Global pop sensation Blackpink have been chosen as Time magazine's 2022 Entertainer of the Year, making the four-woman band the second K-pop artists to earn the title, after BTS in 2020. […]
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Gabourey Sidibe reveals she's been secretly married for over a year
on December 5, 2022 at 9:53 pm
It turns out that Gabourey Sidibe has been even busier than previously thought since the beginning of the pandemic. […]
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Jill Scott announces 'Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1' 23rd anniversary tour
on December 5, 2022 at 6:20 pm
After a 20th-anniversary tour of Jill Scott's chart-topping album, "Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol I" was forced to end prematurely due to the pandemic, it will resume. […]
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Adam Sandler still gets emotional singing sweet Chris Farley song
on December 5, 2022 at 3:04 pm
Adam Sandler will always Chris Farley. […]
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Axl Rose will stop tossing mic after a fan was reportedly injured
on December 5, 2022 at 2:15 pm
Axl Rose is ending a 30-year Guns N' Roses tradition. […]
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'Harry & Meghan' series gets release date and new trailer
on December 5, 2022 at 2:13 pm
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have an early Christmas gift for their supporters. […]
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Ben Affleck says Netflix's 'assembly line' approach to making quality films is 'an impossible job'
on December 5, 2022 at 2:21 am
Ben Affleck is sounding off on how movies are being made in today's age of Netflix and other streaming platforms, which offer an ever-expanding glut of content. […]
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George Clooney has a simple strategy for being a star in the age of social media
on December 4, 2022 at 11:42 pm
George Clooney has a surefire way for staying out of trouble as a public figure in the age of social media: stay off of it. […]
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Keke Palmer reveals baby bump as part of her 'Saturday Night Live' opening monologue
on December 4, 2022 at 6:33 pm
Some people like singing their good news from the rooftops, but in Keke Palmer's case, it was done on live television in front of millions of viewers. […]
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Harrison Ford cracks the whip in teaser trailer for 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'
on December 2, 2022 at 3:04 am
It's a name so iconic, he comes with his own theme song, and boy, is it a sweet sound. […]
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Christine McVie's music: 5 songs to listen to in her honor
on December 1, 2022 at 7:08 pm
There's a reason why Christine McVie was considered the heart of Fleetwood Mac. […]
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Inside Christine McVie's and Stevie Nicks' decades-long friendship
on December 1, 2022 at 5:54 pm
Throughout the various personal turmoils for which the members of Fleetwood Mac are known, one relationship buoyed the band for decades: the friendship between its two frontwomen, Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks. […]
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'Love Actually' director feels 'a bit stupid' about movie's lack of diversity
on December 1, 2022 at 2:24 pm
Every year, as the days grow colder and Christmas draws nearer, "Love Actually" quickly becomes a festive favorite on people's television screens. […]
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Joe Pesci says playing Harry in the 'Home Alone' films came with some 'serious' pain
on December 1, 2022 at 1:02 am
They say artists have to be willing to do anything for their art, and for Joe Pesci, that includes setting his head on fire. […]
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'Willow' revives the Lucasfilm fantasy with a more contemporary streaming adventure
on November 30, 2022 at 5:23 pm
Disney's press materials refer to the original 1988 movie "Willow" as "beloved," which despite its admirers feels like nostalgic inflation of a pretty generic George Lucas-plotted fantasy that provided an early directing showcase for Ron Howard. Setting that aside, a Disney+ revival series isn't without its charms, in a more contemporary narrative that brings back Warwick Davis while focusing on the next generation. […]
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'Super Mario Bros. Movie' trailer shows being a hero isn't all fun and games
on November 30, 2022 at 5:10 pm
Mario learns that being a hero is a tough gig in the new trailer for "Super Mario Bros. Movie." […]
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reach divorce settlement
on November 30, 2022 at 3:56 pm
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have come to a divorce agreement, a source with knowledge of the negotiations tells CNN. […]
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'The Phantom of the Opera' extends Broadway run for eight weeks due to high demand
on November 29, 2022 at 6:40 pm
The music of the night will continue for eight weeks longer than expected. […]
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Will Smith, opening up about Oscars slap, tells Trevor Noah 'hurt people hurt people'
on November 29, 2022 at 5:02 pm
Will Smith opened up to Trevor Noah about the now-famous slap at the Oscars in March during an appearance that aired Monday night on "The Daily Show." […]
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Rita Ora addresses rumoured rift with Rihanna
by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on November 27, 2022 at 12:15 am
Rita Ora has spoken about the reported tensions between her and Rihanna following questions about her music career.The singer sat down for an interview with Louis Theroux as part of his new BBC series, during which he brought up... […]
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Rita Ora gushes over Taika Waititi and 'dream' wedding
by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on November 26, 2022 at 7:09 pm
Rita Ora has gushed about her relationship with Taika Waititi.The 32-year-old singer is believed to have tied the knot with the 47-year-old director in a low-key ceremony this year. Speaking in a new interview with Louis Theroux,... […]
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Screening Guide: Lizzo, Willow and a true-crime doco
by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on November 24, 2022 at 3:00 am
Love, Lizzo (Neon)Now, this should be good as hell. A feature-length documentary on the rise and rise of the virtuoso flautist and beloved pop superstar Lizzo. As it stars the award-winning artist it will most likely be a somewhat... […]
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'Love Actually' cast to reunite for 20th anniversary TV special
on November 23, 2022 at 11:02 pm
One of the most beloved modern Christmas classics is turning 20 next year, and to mark the occasion, cast members from the landmark 2003 romantic comedy "Love Actually" are reuniting for a TV special to air on ABC next week, the network announced Tuesday. […]
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James Cameron almost didn't choose Leonardo DiCaprio or Kate Winslet to star in 'Titanic'
on November 23, 2022 at 3:24 pm
James Cameron is sharing some surprising details from the making of his blockbuster hit "Titanic," which celebrates 25 years of being released next month. […]
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Marsai Martin and Omari Harwick play to win in 'Fantasy Football'
on November 23, 2022 at 2:10 pm
The new film "Fantasy Football" capitalizes on some of its stars natural talent. […]
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'Glass Onion' sharpens the 'Knives Out' formula in a polished Netflix sequel
on November 23, 2022 at 2:00 pm
Rising to the challenge of matching its successful predecessor, "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" maintains the razor-sharp formula, with a setup that feels even more conspicuously like an Agatha Christie homage before an extremely clever series of twists kick in. Writer-director Rian Johnson again assembles a solid cast behind Daniel Craig, but it's his use of language -- where nary a word is wasted -- that finally gives the sequel its edge. […]
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In 'Wednesday,' Jenna Ortega makes Netflix's Addams Family series look like a snap
on November 22, 2022 at 2:45 pm
Although the main character's name was inspired by the poetic line "Wednesday's child is full of woe," "Wednesday" is generally a delight, thanks almost entirely to Jenna Ortega. Having outgrown her Disney Channel days, Ortega makes the Addams Family's now-high-school-age daughter the coolest humorless goth sociopath you'll ever meet, in a Netflix series that's more kooky than spooky or ooky. […]
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Opinion: Ticketmaster must fall – and Taylor Swift fans could bring it down
by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on November 22, 2022 at 12:00 am
Forget The Beatles versus the Stones, Beyoncé versus Adele, or Blur versus Oasis. The music industry looks set for its greatest ever battle: Swifties versus Ticketmaster.Swifties are Taylor Swift fans, and it's safe to say many... […]
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The Crown puts both Diana and Camilla in sympathetic light
by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on November 21, 2022 at 10:55 pm
Controversy and debate surround season five of The Crown, but Elizabeth Debicki has largely been praised for her portrayal of Princess Diana.Debicki, best known for her work in the limited series The Night Manager and films including... […]
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Michael J Fox receives honorary Academy Award for Parkinson's disease work
by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on November 21, 2022 at 8:22 pm
Michael J. Fox has received an honorary Academy Award for his work surrounding Parkinson's disease.The 61-year-old actor was diagnosed with the progressive disorder that affects the nervous system before his 30th birthday and has... […]
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Robert Downey Jr shocks fans as he shows off shaved head
by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on November 21, 2022 at 7:56 pm
Robert Downey Jr has caused a stir after debuting a bald look at a Hollywood awards show.The 57-year-old actor was pictured with his wife Susan on the red carpet at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles, sporting a very different... […]