90 minutes ago Elf star says Jon Favreau saved hilarious improvised scene from being cut — now it’s gone viral

Mark Acheson, who starred as the ‘mailroom guy,’ was only supposed to have two words of dialogue

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1 hour ago Football club had lingerie models replace mascots as players couldn't hide grins

Dutch side RKC Waalwijk once decided to 'celebrate' a special occasion by replacing their regular match day mascots with lingerie models as part of a publicity stunt and it's gone viral again

Sport

2 hours ago For more than 50 years the BBC’s Somali service has been broadcasting an anti

The instrumental theme tune is popular, catchy and authoritative – perfect for the coloniser’s news service. Unfortunately, everyone knows the lyricsThe British Broadcasting Corporation’s Somali service theme tune is one of the most popular and recognisable sounds for people in Somalia and the diaspora. With a whistling rhythm and melody, it is authoritative and catchy. The words that follow the music haven’t changed for more than 60 years: “Halkaniwaa BBC – this is the BBC.”Hiding in plain acoustics, however, is the fact that the lyrics originally written – although not used – for the music are deeply anti-colonial, and deliberately designed to be remembered by Somalis every time they listen to the British radio station’s instrumental. In essence, the theme is an anti-colonial free ad on the coloniser’s airwaves, a fervent proclamation and calling to attention for the public.Dadkaan dhawaaqayaa,Dhulkooda doonayaa, Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Giovanni Pernice to spend Christmas with dance partner after vowing to marry her following their stunning victory on Italian Strictly Come Dancing

EXCLUSIVE: It comes after Giovanni, 34, vowed to marry divorced mother-of-one Bianca Guaccero, 43, after they landed the top spot - thanks in part to die-hard fans voting from the UK.

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5 hours ago Elf character looks different 20 years after iconic release and quitting Hollywood

It's been over 20 years since the iconic Christmas movie Elf graced our TV screens. Now decades on, one character from the famous film looks very different from his acting days

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5 hours ago This Morning's Josie Gibson sent back 'hideous' Christmas gift as she hated it so much

EXCLUSIVE: This Morning favourite Josie Gibson had a savage response to her friend who had sent her a rather disappointing Christmas present, and the festive feud is still ongoing

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5 hours ago You have 20/20 vision if you can find hidden animal in winter wonderland scene

The record for finding the adorable little penguin hiding within is an impressive 16 seconds. The brain-teasing puzzle depicts a festive illustration of a charming winter wonderland scene

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6 hours ago It’s time for a new approach to dealing with Trumpy relatives during the holidays | Jill Filipovic

We can share a Christmas ham with people who cast different ballots, even if their decisions frustrate or pain usAs Donald Trump prepares to enter his second term as president, one thing is conspicuously absent (other than Ivanka): the proliferation of articles about how to handle Trump-voting family members at the holidays.During Trump’s first term, holiday time was a bonanza for pieces about how liberals could rid their lives of Maga members. Now those pieces are still published, but they seem fewer and farther between, and take a different tone. Instead of focusing on why it’s OK to cut off your Trump-voting family members (although a few do still take that tack), they largely emphasize how to get along, find common values and enjoy the holidays without politics. The narrative eight years ago – that Trump voters are irredeemable and should be marginalized – has given way to pleas for understanding and finding common ground.Jill Filipovic is the author of the The H-Spot: The Femin...

Economics

6 hours ago Michael from Elf movie looks completely different years after ditching Hollywood to study

Elf is a Christmas classic, and it's hard to believe the film hit our screens a whopping 21 years ago. But, what happened to Michael, who played the role of Buddy's younger brother?

Culture

7 hours ago Prince Harry's key family role 'replaced' by King Charles at Christmas

Prince Harry's absence has reportedly given King Charles a chance to let his humour shine with a cheeky Christmas tradition that leaves the Royal Family in hysterics

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