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‘I knew nothing about shocking IVF backlash – but Netflix’s new drama is crucial’ The Netflix drama Joy – based on the hard-fought true story behind the conception of IVF – hits all the right notes in this little-known retelling of revolutionary science. It’s no easy task to dramatise the decade-long scientific, and social, struggle to bring in-vitro fertilization (IVF) into existence but director Ben Taylor and his powerhouse trio, James Norton, Bill Nighy and Thomasin McKenzie, give it their best shot. In the movie, our protagonists play the complex humans hidden within our three ‘test-tube baby’ trailblazers – young…

Everything the Kardashians have said about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs over the years Following Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ arrest in New York last month, his famous friends have found themselves under the microscope, with many online dissecting their previous interactions. The 54-year-old was taken into custody in September on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution, and is currently behind bars at a facility in Brooklyn after he was denied bail twice. Yesterday, Texas-based lawyer Tony Buzbee filed six lawsuits featuring four male accusers, including one who alleged that he was just 16 years old when he was…

Glamorous blonde actress unrecognisable after transformation for boxing biopic Prepare to see one ultra-glamorous blonde bombshell like you’ve never seen her before. While on set for a new biopic, a 27-year-old American star was utterly unrecognisable, having physically transformed to play trailblazing boxer Christy Martin. Photos alone certainly won’t give it away, so we’ll put you out of your misery by revealing the identity of the gorgeous actress. It is… Sydney Sweeney! Yep, the Euphoria alum who frequently dazzles photographers in flowing gowns on red carpets and shares smouldering bikini snaps from vacation with her 22.4million Instagram followers. Photos of…

Games Inbox: Has EA Sports FC been a failure? No competitionFor myself, I have been very disappointed by EA Sports FC. We’re only two games into the ‘new’ franchise and it already feels like a lazy crash grab. I don’t feel the first one made any special effort, that wouldn’t have been in FIFA 24, and this year’s is right back to feeling like a DLC upgrade. I really wish eFootball or some other rival could give EA some real competition, because at the moment they have absolutely no reason to do better, since people will line up to…

Ozzy Osbourne’s former guitarist shot multiple times while on dog walk Jake E Lee has been shot multiple times while walking his dog in Las Vegas. The 67-year-old – who is best known for his time as lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne in the 1980s – was out in Las Vegas on Thursday when he was subject to a ‘random attack’. Lee, who helped write 1983 album Bark At The Moon, is ‘doing well’ in intensive care and ‘expected to fully recover’. In a statement to TMZ, Ozzy sent his best wishes to Lee, as he said: ‘It’s been 37 years…

Oasis’ support acts for their UK and Ireland shows in 2025 will be former The Verve frontman and solo artist Richard Ashcroft and indie rock band Cast, it has been reported. There’s been a whole load of chatter about which indie legends will get the call up for Oasis’ much-anticipated reunion tour after their 15-year absence, and now reports suggest these lucky rockers have been booked. Cast and Richard are said to be booked for ‘all’ Oasis’ UK and Ireland dates next year, leaving the rumour of Blossoms dead in the water. Richard is a longtime friend of both Liam and Noel, and Oasis supported…

Barbie star Ryan Gosling swaps Hollywood for rainy Southsea in new film Hollywood star Ryan Gosling has been spotted in drizzly Southsea, filming his latest project. Fans flocked to South Parade Pier in Southsea, Hampshire, where the Barbie star, 43, is filming Project Hail Mary – a science fiction film about a school teacher-turned astronaut on a mission to save the world from total extinction. Based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir, Ryan stars as Ryland Grace, who wakes up from a mysterious coma afflicted with amnesia, only to gradually remember that he’s a man on a mission. Swapping…

Mrs Brown’s Boys star Brendan O’Carroll apologises over ‘clumsy’ racial joke Irish actor Brendan O’Carroll has apologised over a ‘clumsy’ joke where a ‘racial term was implied’ during rehearsals for the upcoming Christmas special of Mrs Brown’s Boys. The BBC temporarily paused rehearsals to investigate the incident urgently, which have since resumed in Glasgow at the broadcaster’s Pacific Quay studios in Scotland. Shows are now going ahead as planned, Metro understands. Mrs Brown’s Boys creator and star O’Carroll, 69, will return to his role as mischievous matriarch Agnes Brown in the Christmas Day and New Year’s Day specials. ‘At a…

The UK’s most fiery and outspoken 90s group are returning for huge tour 90s UK rock band Skunk Anansie have announced that they are to tour again in Spring 2025. Founded in 1994, the group takes its name from Akan folklore, after the figure Anansi the spider-man of Ghana. The ‘skunk,’ meanwhile, was intended to make the name sound ‘nastier.’ Fronted by singer Skin – real name Deborah Anne Dyer, 57, the band currently consists of Cass, Ace and Mark Richardson – with former drummer Robbie France having died in 2012, age 52. Typified by their brash combination of heavy…

 Matt Smith unrecognisable with fiery mohawk filming alongside Austin Butler Former Time Lord Matt Smith is sporting a shocking new look on the set of his latest film – sharing a scene with Elvis Presley himself, Austin Butler. The actor, 41, is more commonly known for his tweed jacket-wearing Doctor Who, or as cardigan-clad Prince Phillip in The Crown. However, in filming his new movie, Caught Stealing, the actor has unveiled an all-new look – rocking a flaming mohawk, black-and-red striped jumper and tartan trousers. His eclectic outfit makes co-star Austin Butler, 33, look positively normal for a change, relaxing…

Strictly star’s husband ‘asked to show proof that baby is his child’ at border control Oti Mabuse has revealed someone at border control demanded ‘proof’ from her husband that their baby is his child. The Strictly Come Dancing star and her husband Marius Iepure – who she married a decade ago – announced on Christmas Day last year that they had welcomed their daughter into the world. Oti admitted her partner – a Romanian dancer – was stunned by the exchange he had, and as a white man it made him reevaluate how he thinks about certain conversations when…

Games Inbox: Will Nintendo Switch 2 games be cross-gen? Multi-generational gamingI think the most interesting thing from that Pokémon hack is the information that the next game is going to be cross-gen, which is probably the only substantial news we’ve had about a Nintendo Switch 2 game so far. Unfortunately, because Game Freak are known for being so backwards in terms of technology, it’s hard to know whether this will be commonplace when the Switch 2 comes out or if it’s just for Pokémon. Other than that, what was it all for? To know about a bunch of movies that…

Who was the third celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2024? Nick Knowles has become the third celebrity eliminated from the 20th anniversary series of Strictly Come Dancing. The DIY SOS star, 62, returned to the dancing competition this weekend, having missed out on movie week following an injury to his knee, and an injury the week before resulting in his arm in a sling. Saturday’s epic show saw fans shocked by Pete Wicks’ unrecognisable new hair-do, Chris McCausland once again leaving us gobsmacked and the audience on their feet with another incredible routine, and a surprise literary guest in…

Gavin and Stacey star plays coy when quizzed on possible wedding in finale One of the stars of hit TV show Gavin and Stacey is keeping viewers on edge for as long as possible, having refused to say whether there will be a wedding in the finale of the BBC sitcom. Alison Steadman, 78, who plays everyone’s favourite fake vegetarian, Pam Shipman, said she was sworn to secrecy over whether Nessa and Smithy finally tie the knot. Speculation has been rife for months that Ruth Jones’s character will marry James Corden’s character in the last-ever episode of the comedy,…

Jared Leto facing backlash after revealing ambition to play in Moscow Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto has come under fire after revealing his ambition to perform in Moscow. The musician and actor, 52, made a series of comments during a recent gig in Belgrade – expressing his ambition to play Russian cities St. Petersburg and Moscow. Taking to the stage as part of the band’s ongoing world tour, the House of Gucci star thanked Russian fans in the audience and revealed that he wanted to visit their homeland when ‘these problems’ are finished. ‘We missed you guys, do…

80s Hollywood star still ageless almost 40 years after hit movie Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey is looking ageless, four decades after starring as ‘Baby’ Houseman in her signature role. The Hollywood star, 64, found fame starring opposite Patrick Swayze in the 1987 classic. The film followed young Baby as she met and fell for dance instructor Johnny Castle at a resort in the Catskill Mountains – wowing audiences with their electric chemistry and steamy dance sequences. In the years which followed, Jennifer went on to an illustrious career in film and television, including episodes of Friends, House M.D. and…

Big Brother housemate Emma learnt that every day is a school day (Picture: ITV)One Big Brother housemate has truly baffled viewers by confessing that she, erm, didn’t know Christianity was a religion… Emma, 53, has already acquired a fanbase among viewers of the ITV social experiment, having been branded the next reality TV ‘mother’ on launch night as she strutted into the house wearing a feathered mini dress. As the oldest contestant this series, Emma hasn’t been afraid to put younger housemates in their place, such as 20-year-old Lily, who has a reputation for screeching, singing, and causing havoc at…

Do you like to be counted as a gamer (Credits: Rodrigo Reyes Marin/ZUMA Press W)The Monday letters page is frustrated that it can’t find a boxed copy of Silent Hill 2 anywhere in the UK, as one reader looks forward to Alien Isolation 3. To join in with the discussions yourself email [email protected] Normal peopleJust want to say I really enjoyed reading the article from Rolo this weekend and echo fully its sentiments, to the point that I also would never admit to being a gamer for fear of being labelled some kind of poisonous loser. I’d feel fairly sure…

It’s a big month for Dungeons & Dragons (Wizards of the Coast)GameCentral takes a look at the best new tabletop games of the season, including the 2024 D&D Dungeon Master’s Guide and a Discworld RPG. Spooky season is upon us once again, as proven by the wealth of horror video games hitting the shelves at the moment, from the Silent Hill 2 and Until Dawn remakes to movie tie-in A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, retro style frightener Fear The Spotlight, and the very promising-looking Slitterhead. But there’s also plenty of new tabletop games out right now, all with a…

Liam Payne ‘delays second solo album’ amid personal drama Liam Payne’s second solo album is now reportedly ‘completely on pause’ as the singer faces ongoing drama in his personal life. The 31-year-old rose to fame as a member of One Direction, which went on to became one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. After the band went on hiatus in 2015, Liam signed his own record deal, releasing his debut solo album, LP1, four years later. However, it largely received negative reviews after peaking at number 17 on the UK Albums Chart. Now, five years later, plans for…

Boyzone stars still missing Stephen Gately ‘dearly’ 15 years after his death Boyzone have said they are still heartbroken over the death of bandmate Stephen Gately more than a decade after his death. Gately died 15 years ago today at his holiday home in Majorca aged 33 from an undiagnosed heart condition. Three of his bandmates Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch have paid tribute to him on the anniversary of his death. On Instagram, Keith shared archive footage of Gately performing and being interviewed on TV, writing: ‘A Brother’s Heart. Steo, my brother, my friend. ‘It’s been 15…

Justin Bieber ‘disgusted’ by Diddy allegations and ‘warned to stay away’ Justin Bieber is said to be ‘completely disgusted’ after the multiple allegations that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is currently facing. The rapper was arrested last month over charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. The 54-year-old has been accused of sexual assault and rape in claims that span decades, with more than 100 people reportedly planning to sue him. In the wake of the allegations, it has been claimed that the 30-year-old has been warned to steer clear of the disgraced producer. ‘Justin has been advised…

Huge Lord of the Rings star has ‘absolutely no desire’ to return for new film One of Lord of the Rings’ biggest stars has shut down a comeback for the franchise’s new film to be released in 2026. Twenty years after the acclaimed movies ended, Peter Jackson is returning as a producer with a prequel focussed on Andy Serkis’ character Gollum. But while Andy has confirmed he will reprise the role – and be the film’s director- his former co-star Hugo Weaving is not on the same page. The Slow Horses actor, who played Elrond in the original films, said…

‘Perfect’ Netflix series does the impossible and is renewed season two One of the biggest TV shows of 2024 has been renewed by Netflix for a second season, just weeks after it first premiered. Nobody Wants This first debuted on the streaming platform last month and instantly shot to the top of the most-watched charts. Adam Brody and Kristen Bell led the cast as rabbi Noah and podcast host Joanna respectively, with the episodes focusing on their budding romance and the obstacles they both face to keep their connection. After the program blessed us with the ‘best kiss ever’, which…

Splinter Cell remake has not been cancelled insists new report Despite some reports to the contrary, the remake of 2002 classic Splinter Cell has not been cancelled, but it is going to be a while before it’s out. There are an awful lot of video game remakes around at the moment and for every welcome surprise, like Silent Hill 2, you get a bizarrely unnecessary waste of space like Until Dawn. You can sense a backlash stirring against the concept, as ever more inconsequential games get the treatment, but the truth is the great majority of remakes are very well…