3 h. ago Outlander's Catriona Balfe 'disappointing' in role of Claire Fraser compared to books according to fans

Outlander star Catriona Balfe has been widely praised for her role as Claire, however some book fans have highlighted the major differences from Diana Gabaldon's description of the leading star.

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29 h. ago The best science fiction, fantasy and horror – reviews roundup

The Devils by Joe Abercrombie; The Incandescent by Emily Tesh; Land of Hope by Cate Baum; A Line You Have Traced by Roisin DunnettThe Devils by Joe Abercrombie (Gollancz, £25) Bookish Brother Diaz is stunned to be made vicar of the Chapel of Holy Expediency, whose congregation – a necromancer, a vampire, a werewolf, and an elf – are tasked with escorting a claimant to the imperial throne to her coronation. This is Suicide Squad in a sideways medieval Europe, where instead of the son of god we have a daughter, instead of a cross, a wheel, and instead of Byzantium, Troy. The worldbuilding is one of the novel’s chief pleasures, combining the familiar – crusades, religious schisms and territorial disputes – with strange and alien elements, such as the lost empire of Carthage, which built most of the world’s major cities before succumbing to its own dark magic. Against this backdrop, the sardonic crew of the Chapel make their way through a series of elaborate, violent set-pieces, barely ...

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54 h. ago English football fans accuse Spanish hoteliers of ‘taking the mick’ over prices

Analysis by the PA news agency found most hotels in Bilbao are already fully booked for May 21.

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3 d. ago Outlander's Caitriona Balfe lands major new role after saying goodbye to Claire Fraser

Outlander star Caitriona Balfe has already lined up her next project after completing work on the acclaimed Starz series

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4 d. ago Emma Jane Unsworth on new book ‘Slags’: ‘Women are encouraged to feel ashamed of our fantasies’

The author of ‘Animals’ and ‘Adults’ talks to Helen Coffey about drugs, booze and oblivion, creating characters ‘that are fun to be around’ and why sibling relationships can be the most complicated of our lives

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4 d. ago Outlander fans 'heartbroken' over major Jenny Fraser book change

Outlander fans are upset over a major book change

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4 d. ago Rebecca Yarros fans 'work out' major character twist in Fourth Wing book four

Fans of The Empyrean series have been left with plenty of theories following the ending of Onyx Storm, with some suggesting that a popular character could be a secret villain

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8 d. ago Outlander author issues stark Jamie Fraser warning as she confirms title of final book

Outlander author Diana Gabaldon has announced the title of the series' final book, but there's some disappointing news for fans of the time-travelling romantic drama

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1 week ago ‘A human piñata’: Katy Perry reflects on online abuse following Blue Origin flight and latest tour

Pop singer’s tour has been mocked online and she was criticised for taking commercial spaceflight, but she tells fans ‘please know I am OK’Following criticism of her latest tour, new music and her trip to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin craft, Katy Perry has written an emotional message explaining how the public opprobrium has affected her.Perry wrote the message under an Instagram post by a fan group, who booked a billboard in Times Square to congratulate her on the opening week of her Lifetimes tour. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review – deeply satisfying homage to Japanese role

PC, PlayStation 5 (version played); Sandfall Interactive/Kepler InteractiveBoasting a unique world, challenging combat and great writing, this RPG has a lot going for it, if only it didn’t revel in its own mysteriousness so muchWhen we meet Clair Obscur’s protagonist Gustave, he’s getting ready to say goodbye to his ex-girlfriend, Sophie. Once a year the Paintress, a giant god-like woman visible from across the sea, wakes, paints a number on a large monolith, and in the peaceful town of Lumière, everyone whose age corresponds with the number dies. This process, called the Gommage, has shortened people’s lives for 67 years, and now it’s Sophie’s turn. Immediately after this heart-wrenching goodbye, Gustave and his adopted sister Maelle get ready to set sail as part of Expedition 33, on a journey to defeat the Paintress and end her gruesome cycle.While stunningly beautiful, the continent you arrive at is no friendly place, and the path to the Paintress is filled with surreal monsters ...

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2 w. ago Virgin River fans 'hated' books over series, for one key reason

Netflix's Virgin River has divided book fans over the series on the small screen, with many left hitting out at the 'sexist' narrative from the books penned by American author Robyn Carr.

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3 w. ago Beyonce's birth certificate reveals a shocking revelation that has fans in a frenzy

Beyoncé included a copy of her birth certificate in her Cowboy Carter Tour Book, and one detail has stunned her fans.

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3 w. ago Ruben Amorim aims cheeky dig at Man Utd fans who left early after epic Lyon comeback

Manchester United scored three goals in six minutes against Lyon to complete an incredible comeback and book a place in the Europa League semi finals - but some fans missed it

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3 w. ago Celebrity Big Brother fans slam Ella Rae Wise after nominating 'closed book' housemate

One of the TOWIE star's latest nominations were revealed ahead of the next live eviction

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3 w. ago Outlander's Caitriona Balfe reveals why late dad would love her new role

The Irish actress, 45, stars alongside Rami Malek in new spy thriller The Amateur, and has opened up about how the role is similar to her iconic Outlander character Claire Fraser.

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3 w. ago Outlander fans gush over Caitriona Balfe’s ‘unrecognisable’ new role worlds away from Claire

Fans of the hit series Outlander have another incredible Caitriona Balfe performance to check out this weekend

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