Women have dominated the UK music scene for 2023 as female artists spent the most weeks at number one in the official singles chart since its inception in 1952. A few familiar names and some new entrants featured in the UK Top 40 as women claimed a record-breaking 31 weeks at number one, according to
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Andrew Lloyd Webber said he once called a priest to his London home to help remove a poltergeist. The acclaimed composer, whose hit West End musicals include The Phantom Of The Opera, claimed the spirit would place theatre scripts in an “obscure room”. The spooky activity came to an end after a priest had visited
Two horror films and a video game featuring Mickey Mouse were announced just hours after Disney’s earliest versions of the cartoon character entered the public domain in the US. The copyright on Disney‘s 1928 short film Steamboat Willie expired in the US on New Year’s Day, 95 years after it was released. It means the
Jimmy Kimmel has threatened to legal actions against an American football player over suggestions the presenter’s name may appear on Jeffrey Epstein’s client list. Aaron Rodgers, a quarterback for the New York Jets, said on ESPN’s Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday: “There’s a lot of people, including Jimmy Kimmel, really hoping that doesn’t come out.
The SpaceX Starship has launched its second orbital test flight. Which means that America now is about to have two mega-rockets, two of the biggest rockets ever to take to the skies. One is SpaceX’s Starship. The other is NASA’s Artemis Moon Rocket. How do the two stack up against each other? The Artemis Moon Rocket’s engines generate
Just like the first ray of sunshine always finds us out of the darkest hour, Christmas literally shows us how even the coldest and darkest of nights can be alive in spirit. Everything we are lucky to have is a gift and gifts of blessings, even if in disguise….Here is a list of some of
Today #TheSimonettaLeinShow continues its highly anticipated 6th Season, as they welcome none other than Shark Tank’s very own, Daymond John, who they are so proud and elated to celebrate Black Entrepreneurs Day with. Daymond is known to be a quintessential self-starter, beginning his journey selling hats on the streets of New York City. He transformed
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has announced it will name its veterinary hospital after TV and radio presenter Paul O’Grady. O’Grady died in March aged 67, and was well known for his work with the animal charity, which he became an ambassador of in 2012. He also helped draw attention to Battersea through ITV award-winning
Madonna has spoken of her heartbreak at the suffering in the Middle East as she kicked off her latest tour in London, which had been postponed following a life-threatening illness. The US superstar urged fans at the O2 Arena on Saturday night to unite in “light and love” to help bring peace against the backdrop
British actor Sir Michael Caine has confirmed he has retired from acting after the release of his latest film. The Oscar, Golden Globe and Bafta-winning actor has made the announcement after appearing in more than 160 films over his seven-decade career. His final film, The Great Escaper, which was released on 6 October, sees Sir
Thousands of Taylor Swift fans flocked to cinemas on Friday night with glow sticks and friendship bracelets in hand to watch the pop star’s Eras Tour concert film. The film, which runs for just under three hours, is expected to make hundreds of millions of dollars worldwide after becoming the most profitable concert film in
The BBC says it has agreed a financial settlement with Andrew Flintoff following his Top Gear crash – reported to be worth £9m. The former cricket star, widely known by his nickname “Freddie”, was seriously injured in the crash last December during filming for the motoring show at its test track at Dunsfold Aerodrome. The
Coleen Rooney says she “sticks by” the Instagram post about Rebekah Vardy in a trailer for a new documentary about the Wagatha Christie scandal. The author and TV personality, 37, shocked the country when she turned amateur sleuth and accused her former friend and fellow WAG of leaking information from Instagram to The Sun newspaper
When Gutenberg! The Musical! debuted Off Broadway 17 years ago, critics wondered whether it was ready for Broadway. Perhaps they should have asked whether Broadway was ready for Gutenberg! All these years later, the answer to both is yes. Not only has the musical been fine-tuned and shined-up, but a Shucked-era Broadway is clearly in
Founding member of The Isley Brothers, Rudolph Isley, has died at the age of 84, his family has announced. The group is best known for hits such as Twist And Shout and Summer Breeze, and has a career spanning more than six decades. In a statement, Ronald Isley said: “There are no words to express
Taylor Swift was joined by Beyonce at the premiere of her Eras Tour concert film in Los Angeles last night as its release was pushed forward by a day in the US and Canada due to “unprecedented demand”. Swift, 33, has broken cinema records with advance ticket sales for the film, which was recorded during
Steven Lutvak, the composer and co-lyricist of the hit Tony-winning 2013 Broadway musical comedy A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, died October 9. He was 64. His death was confirmed by his agent, Olivier Sultan. A cause of death has not yet been disclosed. “Steven was one of the warmest, kindest, loveliest persons I
Jada Pinkett Smith has said she was separated from her husband Will Smith for six years before the Oscars in 2022. The actress, 52, said in an interview with People Magazine that the couple are “still figuring it out” – referring to the state of their marriage. “We’ve been doing some really heavy-duty work together.
A band that was sued by the brand owners of airline easyJet because their name was too similar have said they will change their moniker. The indie band easy life said they were sued by easyGroup because their name was too similar. In a letter posted on their website, the Leicester band said the name
Holly Willoughby has told ITV she will not return This Morning – quitting the daytime show after 14 years. In a post on Instagram, she said: “I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning. “To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the
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