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Schwarzenegger honoured with honorary degree at Ulster University
Ulster University conferred an honorary degree on Arnold Schwarzenegger in Belfast, honouring the Hollywood star and former California governor for public service, environmental advocacy, and the arts
Paw Patrol Dino Movie Teaser Drops with Backstreet Boys
Paramount released the first teaser for 'Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie' ahead of its August 14 release, featuring a new Backstreet Boys single 'Bottle Up' and a plot in which the pups crash-land on a din
Caroline Bicks Uncovers King’s Draft Secrets in Book
Caroline Bicks, a Shakespeare scholar turned Stephen King professor, spent a year digging through King's drafts and published a book revealing his meticulous word‑choice tactics, hidden cost‑saving ha
Young Thug spent $50k on fake streams, exposing $2bn fraud
A leaked prison call revealed Young Thug spent $50,000 to artificially inflate Gunna’s album streams, exposing a $2 billion streaming‑fraud problem that Spotify, Apple Music and others are scrambling
Sophie Turner Injury Halts Tomb Raider Filming
Prime Video has paused filming on its Tomb Raider series after Sophie Turner, who plays Lara Croft, sustained a 'minor injury' — though the streamer hasn't confirmed whether it occurred on or off set
'Maspalomas' Wins Grand Jury Prize at Sonoma Fest
The 29th Sonoma International Film Festival concluded March 29 with the Spanish queer drama "Maspalomas" taking the Grand Jury Award for best narrative feature, capping a five-day run of 104 films fro
Pratt Tweaks Mario's 'Mamma Mia' for Galaxy Movie
Chris Pratt revealed he's adjusted Mario's iconic 'Mamma Mia' catchphrase for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, stretching it into a drawn-out 'Maaammaaa Miaaaa' because the original Italian exclamation f
Mary Beth Hurt Dies at 79 From Alzheimer’s
Mary Beth Hurt, a three-time Tony-nominated actress known for her roles in 'The World According to Garp' and 'Interiors,' has died at 79 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
James Blake Removes Credit From Kanye's 'Bully' Track
James Blake has asked to be removed from the production credits of Kanye West's 'Bully' track 'This One Here,' saying the final version is unrecognizable from his original work and he doesn't want cre
Andreessen's Anti-Introspection View Challenged
Marc Andreessen sparked an online firestorm by saying he wants "zero" introspection, calling it a 20th-century invention. The piece counters that the research supports distinguishing productive self-r
Tan Dun Premieres Choral Concerto Nine in UK
Tan Dun's Choral Concerto: Nine, commissioned to mark Beethoven's 250th anniversary, received its UK premiere with the London Philharmonic Orchestra under the composer's baton — but a paired Beethoven
Harry Enfield Stages 40‑Year Comedy Retrospective
Veteran comedian Harry Enfield, 64, delivered a new stage show that revisits his most iconic characters and sketches from a four‑decade career, blending nostalgia with fresh takes on satire and person
Nick Grimshaw: From Age 7 Rave Tape to Bowie Funeral
BBC Radio 6 Music presenter Nick Grimshaw walks through the soundtrack of his life — from a Simon & Garfunkel car ride at age seven, to a Björk single picked for its metallic packaging at nine, to a B
Book 40 UK festivals now: Glasto alternatives
For those missing Glastonbury, a diverse array of UK festivals still have tickets available, offering everything from woodland raves and psych freakouts to unique experiences that don't even require c
HBO Max Launches in UK at £4.99, Eyes 6M Subs
HBO Max has launched in the UK at £4.99 a month — undercutting Netflix, Disney+ and Paramount+ by £1 — while also bundling with Sky, betting that Friends, Harry Potter and new original series can make
Tate Loans Lowry Painting to School for First Time
Tate has loaned an LS Lowry painting to a Salford school for two days — its first-ever loan to a school, part of a broader push to reach children who've never set foot in a gallery.
Doc Highlights Four UK Parks, History & Wildlife
A new four‑part documentary, Inside Britain’s National Parks, tours four of the country’s 15 parks, pairing sweeping scenery with deep‑dive history, wildlife facts and candid conversations with the pe
World of Frozen Opens at Disneyland Paris With Walking Olaf
Disneyland Paris unveiled the World of Frozen on Sunday, a new Arendelle-themed land featuring a walking, conversational Olaf robot and a boat ride with a backwards drop, bringing the 2013 animated fi
Revive Paul Troubetzkoy's Legacy in Milan Exhibition
A new Milan exhibition is bringing renewed attention to **Paul Troubetzkoy**, a globe-trotting Gilded Age sculptor celebrated for immortalizing the era's elite. The exhibit highlights his once-vital f
Airfare Costs Rise in Early Warning Sign
Expensive plane tickets are a preview of what could come next.
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