6 h. ago Braveheart at 30: Mel Gibson’s gory, hokey Oscar winner plays like a biblical epic

The 1995 best picture winner is less interested in historical fact and more in rousing fantasy and makes for a telling portrait of its troubled makerFor a storied best picture Oscar winner and dorm-wall poster staple of the 1990s and beyond, it’s a little surprising how modest Braveheart’s success was when it opened in theaters 30 years ago. Though it powered through a mild opening to become a solid summer hit, on the 1995 charts it sits below Father of the Bride Part II and Congo (though congratulations are in order; it did edge out both Grumpier Old Men and Mortal Kombat). Even among other Mel Gibson vehicles from the 90s, you might be surprised to learn that Maverick, Conspiracy Theory and Payback all posted stronger numbers.But Braveheart stuck around, both in theaters and in the public consciousness. It wasn’t necessarily tipped as an awards contender at the time of release – Gibson had only directed one other movie, a small-scale drama called The Man Without a Face – but wound...

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6 h. ago Little known song from the 1960s hits the charts for the first time after going viral on TikTok

American singer Connie Francis's tune 'Pretty Little Baby' - which was originally released in 1962 - has become increasingly popular on the social media platform.

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6 d. ago Where is Babylon Zoo now? How Spaceman singer, 55, swapped futuristic chart

Babylon Zoo dominated the charts with futuristic music and androgynous style back in the 90s - with chart-storming hit Spaceman staying at number one for five weeks. 

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8 d. ago UK weather warning as horror maps show 'rain bomb' to soak major cities

New maps, by WX Charts, have revealed what areas could be hit by torrential downpours in the UK from as early as next week. Temperatures are also expected to plummet

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8 d. ago The Sunday Times Rich List 2025: Dua Lipa youngest person on under 40s list as Hinduja family top chart and King's personal wealth hits £640m

From the latest Sunday Times Rich List and the King’s personal wealth hitting £640m, to a shareholder revolt at Next - here are today’s top UK business stories.

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1 week ago Iconic 90s dance music legend looks unrecognisable as she poses for stunning snaps over 20 years since she found fame

This star found fame in 1998 with the hit single Mysterious Times - which shot to number two in the charts. But can YOU guess who this 90s star is?

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1 week ago Mexican American singer Johnny Rodriguez, whose 1970s country hits topped charts, dies at 73

Country music star Johnny Rodriguez has died at age 73

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2 w. ago Netflix fans admit they 'laughed and cried' over new comedy drama that stormed the charts with millions of hits

Netflix fans confessed that they 'laughed and cried' over new comedy drama that has stormed the charts after generating millions of views.

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2 w. ago Trombone player on one of the most famous pop songs of all time leaves behind just £1,000 in his will after his death aged 79

Peter Bassano was among the performers on a 1968 hit single that topped the charts worldwide and sold an estimated 8million copies.

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2 w. ago 90s popstar looks unrecognisable 34 years after number one hit catapulted singer to chart topping fame

A 90s popstar looks completely unrecognisable 29 years after they topped the charts with smash hit. 

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2 w. ago Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd named the 'most influential figure on television'... and his co

Scots comedian Richard Gadd has been named the most influential figure working in television, moving to the top of the charts after his smash- hit series Baby Reindeer.

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