47 m. ago All the actors who regretted turning down major roles as Leonardo Di Caprio reveals Boogie Nights opportunity

All the actors who regretted turning down major roles as Leonardo Di Caprio reveals Boogie Nights missed opportunity

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58 m. ago First it was family, now it’s a feud. But even in meltdown, Brand Beckham is raking it in | Marina Hyde

Brooklyn and his wife Nicola have fallen out with the rest of the multimedia-lifestyle-industrial-complex. Luckily, it’s all being kept very private What is “Brand Beckham”? I don’t mean to question the very idea of a celebrity brand – far from it. In fact, part of the reason that celeb-watching phrases like “the brand” and “controlling the narrative” have gone completely mainstream is because of David and Victoria Beckham. So ubiquitous is the professionalisation of celebrity these days, and so media-literate is the public, that it’s hard to remember just how revolutionary the Beckhams were in British culture back in the day. Twenty-five years ago, nobody except some rarefied elite publicist wanged on about narratives. But now everyone knows how to read an influencer. Almost all celebrities are regarded primarily as people who are selling something. Furthermore, people act like mis-selling a lifestyle is worse than several major financial crimes.Anyway, back to the brand. What is t...

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78 m. ago Travel enthusiast's night on sleeper train leaves viewers shocked by one detail

The travel and food content creator boarded the train from London to Penzance on their overnight service but viewers of his journey were left stunned

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86 m. ago Iceland offering £1 reward scheme for customers who report a shoplifter

Grocery chain employees will verify the incident and the reward will be adding to the shopper’s loyalty cardThe grocery chain Iceland is offering customers who shop a thief a £1 reward on their loyalty card.The frozen food specialist said that anyone who spots a suspected shoplifter in its stores should inform the nearest Iceland employee who will verify the incident before adding the reward to the individual’s loyalty card for immediate use. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago From cosmopolitans to vibrators, the cultural heft of Sex and the City

Just some of the ways that SATC helped to revolutionise the way we dress, eat, date, exercise and workBefore Sex and the City, the cosmopolitan was just vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau and lime juice. Afterwards it was a symbol of girlfriends, sex, flirting and freedom. But it wasn’t only the image of the pink cocktail that the show revolutionised.From the time it first aired in 1998, the show – and to a lesser extent its descendant, And Just Like That – has shaped the way we dress, eat, drink, date, exercise and work. What it did for the cosmo it also did for everything from nameplate necklaces to vibrators, catapulting them to pop-culture phenomenon status. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Hisaishi review – frothing strings and quacking brass as Studio Ghibli’s composer debuts

Royal Albert Hall, LondonSwitching between podium and piano, Joe Hisaishi’s suite from The Boy and the Heron sparked joy, but Reich’s demanding Desert Music was vibrant and hypnoticOne of the pleasures of the BBC Proms is that they bring some of classical music’s biggest names from around the world to the Royal Albert Hall. But celebrity is always relative – and, for better or worse, most Proms artists don’t also headline stadium gigs.But Japanese composer and conductor Joe Hisaishi does and, at 74, is a Proms debut artist like no other. He came on stage to waves of screaming and phones brandished to capture the moment. Never heard of him? You’re probably not part of the vast fanbase of the “cultural phenomenon” Studio Ghibli. Hisaishi is the John Williams of anime, responsible for the music in global hits from My Neighbour Totoro to The Boy and the Heron. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Cocktail of the week: As Above, So Below’s cerveza cooler – recipe | The good mixer

A marvellously floral Mexican mezcalita that doubles up as a refreshing alternative to the lager topA refreshing yet punchy Mexican beer and mezcal aperitivo.Joseph Hall, As Above, So Below, London N16 Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Meet the chef teaming up with Michel Roux Jr at Crossbasket Castle’s new Trocadero’s restaurant

Kevin Barron discovered his passion for cooking as a teenager during a work experience placement at his aunt’s hotel in Clydebank.

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2 h. ago Big City 2025: What to know about Kelvingrove Bandstand festival

Everything you need to know about Big City 2025, from when gates open and set times to if there are still tickets available.

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2 h. ago Supermarket giant says it will pay customers to report shoplifters

The business revealed that they take an estimated £20 million annual hit from the cost of shoplifting

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2 h. ago Scottish Comedian Marc Jennings announces extra Fringe shows due to huge demand

With the rest of Marc Jennings’ shows this week sold out and very limited availability for next week, Monkey Barrel Comedy have added a second extra show at 10.40pm on Saturday, August 16. Book now - this will sell out fast too.

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2 h. ago Iceland food: supermarket offers customers £1 reward for reporting shoplifters, helping lower prices

Spot a thief while you shop and earn rewards 💷

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2 h. ago Fringe in full colour: Let your favourite colour guide your festival picks

With nearly 4,000 shows to choose from at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, deciding where to begin can be overwhelming. Do you search online? Trust the flyerer on the Mile? Or maybe you let your favourite colour make the call.

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2 h. ago How incel terminology like 'sleepmaxxing' and 'sigma' infiltrated pop culture

The niche language of incels has permeated social media, schools and even beauty standards. So, how did it become normalised?

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2 h. ago Four Star Comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025: 17 acclaimed shows you can still get tickets to see this weekend

Looking for some comedy at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this weekend? We’ve got you covered.

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2 h. ago Luther Ford: The Crown's breakthrough star on acting opposite James Norton

Before answering an open casting call to play the Prince Harry, Luther Ford wanted to be a filmmaker. Now he’s starring in an epic TV show about the Battle of Hastings

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2 h. ago Shaun Murphy makes thoughts on Mark Williams perfectly clear – 'Whether he likes it or not'

Shaun Murphy was knocked out of the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters this week by Mark Williams, but not before highlighting his rival's incredible talent and legacy

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2 h. ago Ryan Reynolds in £25million gamble as Wrexham make biggest announcement yet

Wrexham have shown serious intent by spending a potential total of £25m this summer, with the arrival of Nathan Broadhead from Ipswich highlighting their bold ambitions

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3 h. ago Margaret Qualley awkwardly laughs off Taylor Swift question as Jack Antonoff absent from new album

Margaret Qualley awkwardly laughed off a question about Taylor Swift’s upcoming album, which producer husband Jack Antonoff is notably absent from.

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3 h. ago She starved her dog to death and left his body under a jacket

Warning: Contains distressing image. A vet said it was likely the spaniel had gone without food for three or four months

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