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Avril Lavigne addresses 'dumb' body double conspiracy theory

"Obviously I am me, it's so dumb."

Jeffrey Epstein’s notorious ‘Little Black Book’ goes up for auction

Jeffrey Epstein’s notorious ‘Little Black Book’ goes up for auction - The late pedophile kept names, phone numbers and addresses of multiple high-profile people contained in the book, bidding for which is now live

20 movies you should watch late at night

Who doesn't enjoy a good afternoon movie? They are light, comforting and relaxing. But sometimes you want to watch something late at night — something that feels more strange and mysterious.

Post-Apocalyptic Films & Shows You Haven't Heard Of

Hollywood has imagined the apocalypse in all sorts of ways.

Do You Remember All These One-Hit Wonders Through the Years?

Sometimes one hit is all it takes.

King hosts celebrity guests at Buckingham Palace garden party to champion creative industries

King hosts celebrity guests at Buckingham Palace garden party to champion creative industries - Celeb guests included Maya Jama, Louis Theroux and Sir Ridley Scott

King Charles hid poignant symbol in new painting

King Charles hid poignant symbol in new painting - The poignant detail was added at the King’s request when asked to think of future onlookers

Bridgerton season three review – still unbearably sexy

Always a pleasure, never a chore (but sometimes an over-saccharine trifle): Bridgerton is back! Having lassoed the zeitgeist upon its 2020 debut – and fast-tracked its young stars to household names in the process – it feels odd to note that this is merely the third outing for Netflix’s costume drama for people who don’t like costume dramas. That is a real credit to the show: Bridgerton has established its arresting yet soothing take on Regency...

'Done wonders for us': Why Drax Project is lining up local bands for upcoming tour

The group plays Auckland and Christchurch in June and July.

30 heavy albums turning 30 in 2024

Heavy music morphed and changed into a lot of different things since the '90s, and while some of the albums on this list are not the artist's best works, they are at least a document of growing pains where they attempt to figure out what to do next. Take a look at these 30 heavy albums turning 30 in 2024.

Gwyneth Paltrow reveals her and Chris Martin’s daughter has a ‘unique’ hobby

Gwyneth Paltrow reveals her and Chris Martin’s daughter has a ‘unique’ hobby - Paltrow shares Apple, 20, and Moses, 18, with ex-husband Chris Martin

BBC Radio 2 loses more than a million listeners

Weekly audience figures for BBC Radio 2 between January and March were down by 1.23 million from 14.46 million to 13.23 million - nearly 9 per cent on the same period last year.

Hit songs you didn’t know were written by other famous artists

When a song is "by" an artist, the singer typically gets all the credit, though oftentimes they didn’t write it themselves. Pop songs these days tend to be massive collaborations, sometimes with dozens of people involved for just three minutes of music. But beautiful things can happen in such a collaborative environment, like getting major stars to write songs for other major stars, sometimes in completely different genres than their own, and glimpsing how genius can thrive in more than one outlet without the shackles of a so-called brand or image. Several surprising artists are behind some of pop's biggest tracks, revealing hidden collaborations we would never think to combine. Click through to discover them.

The Greatest Music Stars To Ever Play Las Vegas

Some of the industry’s biggest names have graced the stage in Sin City.

Actors Who Got Their Start On Broadway

Which of these stars on our list surprised you the most?

More than she let on: Melania’s influence on Donald Trump during his biggest scandals is being revealed

More than she let on: Melania’s influence on Donald Trump during his biggest scandals is being revealed - Former first lady has beene more instrumental to her husband’s political operations than has previously been understood – at least, if Michael Cohen is to be believed

28 Funny Will Ferrell Quotes From Movies And TV

Will Ferrell's career as an SNL star and comedy movie legend has given the world quite a few memorable lines, and these are some of the best.

Greta Gerwig attends Furiosa: Mad Max's Cannes Film Festival premiere

Cannes Film Festival's president Greta Gerwig attended the Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga on Wednesday night, after speaking out on France's #MeToo movement. The director was joined on the red carpet by the cast of Furiosa.

20 late career albums that were surprisingly great

Even in the twilight of some legendary careers of musical artists and bands, greatness can surface when perhaps least expected. Whether trying to revive a career or deliver one last goodbye, some special music has been produced.

15 must-see summer movies, from 'A Quiet Place: Day One' to 'Deadpool & Wolverine'

From the dynamic duos of "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "Bad Boys 4" to the hot-rod queen of "Furiosa," 15 summer movies to put on your calendar.

See What 'The Brady Bunch' Cast Looks Like Now

Marcia STILL looks amazing.

25 of the best rap-sung collaborations

Whether it was a rapper spitting a verse on a singer's track, or a singer lending vocals on a rapper's hook, the synergy between hip-hop and R&B has always been undeniable.

Angie Harmon is suing an Instacart shopper who shot and killed her dog, Oliver

Angie Harmon is suing an Instacart shopper who shot and killed her dog, Oliver - Actor Angie Harmon has filed a lawsuit against Instacart and a former Instacart shopper who fatally shot her dog in March while delivering groceries at her North Carolina home

10 Movie Franchises That Were Robbed Of An Ending

Not every franchise gets its endgame.

25 Harry Potter Fun Facts You've Never Heard

Accio, fun facts!

The sudden death of Reita from Japanese rock band The GazettE

The Best Movies of All Time

30 Classic TV Shows That Stand the Test of Time

Millions of fans swear by these shows for comfort rewatches—and you get to watch them anew!

The Best Timothee Chalamet Movies to Put on Your Watch List

From sci-fi flicks to intense dramas, don't sleep on these powerful Chalamet movies

Sophie Turner reveals truth about split from Joe Jonas

"A picture might tell a thousand words, but it's not my story."

The hit 3 Body Problem has been renewed at Netflix

The news about the program was revealed on Wednesday, and it appears as if the renewal will ensure that the show will be able to continue to the end of its story, reports Variety.

Star of Taika Waititi TV show says they were 'assaulted, psychologically abused' on set

They claim they were "gaslit by coworkers, producers, and HR".

Movie Review: ‘Babes’ is a giddy, raunchy, moving and (very) gooey look at childbirth and friendship

Movie Review: ‘Babes’ is a giddy, raunchy, moving and (very) gooey look at childbirth and friendship - There have been movies about pregnancy and movies about childbirth and movies about female friendship

‘The Last Of Us’ Season 2 Updates: New Cast Members, Premiere Date News & More Details

'The Last of Us' will return for season 2, and HBO has revealed the stars who have been cast in key roles. Here are all the latest season 2 updates.

'Literally the most idyllic place': Jungle talk love for NZ while in town for sold out Spark Arena show

The 'Back On 74' hitmakers are back for their fourth gig in Auckland.

'Canada's Got Talent' winner looking to push musical career after taking $1M prize

Newly crowned "Canada's Got Talent" champion Rebecca Strong says she is confident the win will bring her more opportunities to expand her career. One day after the Indigenous singer from Prince Albert, Sask., took home the competition’s first $1-million prize, Strong said she expected the victory will help push her ambitions to the next level. "Thi...

Former Miss USA was subject of ‘inappropriate advances’ from parade driver

Former Miss USA was subject of ‘inappropriate advances’ from parade driver - Noelia Voigt, who recently resigned her Miss USA title, felt she ‘couldn’t escape’ the vehicle, sources told The Independent

Happy Gilmore sequel with Adam Sandler, new Will Ferrell golf series in works at Netflix

Netflix is doubling down on golf comedy with a sequel to the 1990s classic Happy Gilmore and a new television show starring Will Ferrell. On Wednesday, the streamer confirmed that Adam Sandler will return as the raucous profe

The 20 best courtroom dramas in film

The courtroom drama has been a staple in Hollywood. This makes sense because the genre has the power to tap into the drama innate to trials. The very best of the genre uses the courtroom setting and its environs to ask deeper questions about the human condition and justice. These films ask the audience to consider and reconsider basic assumptions about how the law works and for whom, even as they also demonstrate the human drama that is always at the heart of the most complicated cases.

This is Nemo Mettler, winner of Eurovision 2024

Fawlty Towers: The Play, Apollo Theatre: nostalgic fun for fans – but the original’s still the thing

Laughter, applause, delighted recognition. Only a curmudgeon – perhaps the type that causes bother at hotel receptions – would find grounds for annoyance and complaint at Fawlty Towers arriving in the West End almost half a century after it first aired in 1975, and for getting a grateful audience reaction that must make its creator (to be fair, wit...

By the numbers: 25 underrated musicals

There are great musicals. There are bad musicals. And then there are the musicals that never get the credit they deserve...until now. Our list is here to give you the musicals that never made it to Broadway.

Bridgerton season 3: All you need to know about release date, time, cast and more

Everything you need to know about Bridgerton season 3, released today.

Watch: King Charles tells Maya Jama his thoughts on Love Island

Watch: King Charles tells Maya Jama his thoughts on Love Island -

Movie Review: ‘IF,’ imperfect but charming, may have us all checking under beds for our old friends

Movie Review: ‘IF,’ imperfect but charming, may have us all checking under beds for our old friends - How do you make a kid’s movie that appeals to their adults, too

17 most memorable country music one-hit wonders

Flip through the gallery for 17 of country's most memorable one-hit wonders, from '90s classics like "Should've Asked Her Faster" to temporarily forgotten favorites like "I Loved Her First" and "Don't Get Me Started."

Underrated albums from legendary bands

Even the greatest musicians have an album or two under-appreciated by the masses. But those albums are still special to true fans. Here are 20 albums from legendary bands that might not get enough credit.

The best pop songs of the 2010s

Are we nostalgic for the 2010s yet? The further into "the 2020s" (doesn't sound real) we get, the more I am. Look back at some of your favorite songs from the decade of peplum tops, statement necklaces, and skinny jeans.

‘Uncomfortable’ and ‘innovative’: King Charles’s first portrait draws mixed reactions online

‘Uncomfortable’ and ‘innovative’: King Charles’s first portrait draws mixed reactions online - Opinion divided by the painting’s red backdrop

I have one demand for Shonda Rhimes: Make Eloise Bridgerton gay

Where on earth are all the gays?