Is the Switch 2 guaranteed to outsell the PS5? (YouTube) The Friday letters page is not optimistic about new Pokémon games on the Nintendo Switch 2, as one reader hopes for a Half-Life 3 reveal at the April Nintendo Direct. Twin rivalsOne thing I’ve been thinking about with the Nintendo Switch 2 is how it’ll do going up against not just the PlayStation 5 but also the other next gen consoles. The Switch came out…
Michelle Trachtenberg’s devastated co-stars have led celebrity tributes following her death at the age of 39. The actress, most known for her roles in Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died earlier today in Manhattan, New York. Gossip Girl and Buffy stars lead tributes after Michelle Trachtenberg dies aged 39 She was reportedly found by her mother in a luxury apartment complex near Central Park, with an autopsy set to be conducted by…
Strictly’s Tasha Ghouri beams in first red carpet appearance since Andrew Le Page split Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri has been pictured at her first red carpet event since her split from Andrew Le Page. The former Love Island contestant was in attendance at Metro’s Pride Awards on Wednesday night, where she joined the likes of Rylan Clark and I’m A Celebrity star Tulisa. Tasha, 26, walked the red carpet in an embellished silver…
The likes of Rylan Clark, Tulisa, and Oti Mabuse looked dazzling as they took to the red carpet ready for Metro’s first-ever Metro Pride Awards. The stars have come together for the grand ceremony at Grand Connaught Rooms in London tonight, hosted by beloved TV personality Rylan, 36. Rylan Clark, Tulisa and Cheryl Hole lead dazzling red carpet at Metro Pride Awards The Celebrity Big Brother winner was one of the first to pose for the…
The Vivienne will always be remembered as a trailblazing star, and to reflect this, they were posthumously given the Metro Pride icon award and five RuPaul’s Drag Race legends then performed a special tribute. The star’s talent knew no bounds, which when coincided with their charitable nature made them an unstoppable force for good. Their groundbreaking contribution to drag, queer visibility, and advocacy is the legacy they leave behind, and it has been deservingly recognised…
The Thursday letters page is not shocked that so many people play so few games, as one reader hopes for a F-Zero announcement this month. Games Inbox: Is a portable PlayStation 6 a mistake? PlayStation DeckI know it was said before that the Steam Deck had only sold a few million, but I had no idea that that whole type of handheld device was such a small piece of the overall gaming pie. Six…
Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Michelle Trachtenberg published her final Instagram post days before her death aged 39. Trachtenberg was confirmed dead yesterday after emergency medical services arrived at her home in One Columbus Place, New York reportedly after a call from her mother. Her death is not being treated as suspicious and the police said the medical examiner will determine the cause of her death. Michelle Trachtenberg’s last Instagram post days before her…
Sterling K Brown has raved about the finale of Paradise, teasing more bombshell moments ahead for viewers. Paradise star teases season 1 finale The hit thriller premiered last month on Disney+ and Hulu, and became an instant success. It follows a serene community of citizens in an underground bunker after a doomsday event – residents are left reeling after the President (James Marsden) is killed in the very first episode. Agent Xavier Collins (Sterling)…
BBC viewers have been left raging over an ‘insane’ episode of Sort Your Life Out, blasting it as ‘tone-deaf’. Stacey Solomon’s decluttering series returned on Tuesday night, as she was joined by her husband Joe Swash, stepping in for Dilly Carter, and her team of organisers to help a family from Coventry. However, little did they know they’d be embarking on a record-breaking project, as once all the household items were stripped out and placed…
Fans are counting down the days until Netflix’s brand new game show airs – and if you’re a fan of The Traitors, this one’s for you. The reality programme sees 12 strangers arrive at a ‘sumptuous lakeside estate’ for a game of ‘wit, cunning and deception’, with each player finding a mysterious box waiting for them as they enter their rooms. For 11 contestants, the box will be empty, but one lucky person will…
Kelly Brook has been stocking up on lubricant for a different reason than you may expect. The always-honest TV star revealed that her recent purchases are linked to the fact she’s taking part in the upcoming 2025 London Marathon. In a recent conversation with a running expert, Kelly, 45, got chatting about how she was going to prevent her boobs from chafing during the sporting challenge on April 27. ‘She said, “What are you going…
Was Fable delayed for the PS5? (Xbox Game Studios) The Wednesday letters page is appalled by Warner Bros. closing down Monolith Productions, as one reader celebrates 15 years of Deadly Premonition. Past decisionsI think it’s pretty obvious the reason Fable has been delayed is so that Microsoft can release it on PlayStation 5 at the same time. They said that some developers weren’t set up to do it or hadn’t planned to when they…
Hollywood producer Robert Orci, who was behind the Transformers films and Star Trek reboots, has died aged 51. Orci died on Tuesday at his LA home from kidney disease, Variety reports. The Mexican-American screenwriter began his career in TV with longtime collaborator and school friend Alex Kurtzman on shows such as Xena: Warrior Princess before working with JJ Abrams on Fringe. Orci and Kurtzman then continued their professional relationship with Abrams on Star Trek, Star…
Anastacia doesn’t mince her words when it comes to the importance of LGBTQ+ allyship ‘I feel more important when the gay community thinks I’m cool,’ Anastacia declares proudly, having well and truly earned her badge of LGBTQ+ icon. But the I’m Outta Love hitmaker isn’t just an ally on paper—it’s something she’s been putting into practice for decades, both professionally and behind closed doors. Because of this, she’ll be honoured with the Global Recognition…
Two Point Museum review – The memory of Theme Park and Theme Hospital lives on, as the latest Two Point business sim lets you play as Marcus Brody rather than Indiana Jones. Two Point Studios really are a great British success story. Founded by former Bullfrog and Lionhead alumni, who were there for the golden age of Peter Molyneux before his travails at 22Cans, their games have followed what’s turning out to be a delightful…
We doubt Bloober Team’s going to make the next Bomberman (Konami) While Bloober Team is busy with its own horror project for this year, the studio will be working with Konami again for presumably another Silent Hill game. There was so much doubt surrounding the Silent Hill 2 remake in the run up to its launch. Between the poor trailers and the reputation of The Medium developer Bloober Team, fans didn’t have high hopes…
Tony Hawk ‘wishes’ Kurt Cobain could have met their grandchild (Picture: tonyhawk/Getty) Tony Hawk has shared a tribute to Kurt Cobain as he reminisces over a Nirvana gig from the 90s and their shared ‘wondrous’ grandchild. The skateboarding legend is father to Riley Hawk who tied the knot with Cobain’s daughter Frances Bean in 2023 after dating for more than two years. They welcomed their baby boy, Ronin, in September last year, with Tony, 56, calling…
Abz Love has announced he is rejoining Five, also known as 5ive, after 11 years away from the band. The singer confirmed his surprise return with a post on X, and even his own bandmates were seemingly shocked by the news. ‘As of today I am once again a member of @itsfiveofficial Thank you to all the fans who support us, I love you all..’ Abz typed on the social media platform. This wasn’t…
Can’t get enough of Erin Doherty’s tantalising performance in A Thousand Blows? Well, we have another show to add to your watch list. She’s best known for playing Princess Anne in Netflix’s The Crown, but 32-year-old Doherty has another project on her CV that may have passed you by. In her new Disney Plus drama, she stars opposite Stephen Graham to tell the phenomenal true story of The Forty Elephants, an all-female crime syndicate based…
The runaway success of Cyberpunk 2077 guaranteed a sequel would be greenlit (CD Projekt) There’s a lot more info on the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel than you may think, thanks to a combination of studio statements, job listings, and official announcements. Despite all the controversies surrounding its launch back in 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 proved to be a huge success for CD Projekt. Even before all its issues were fixed, it was breaking records and selling…
Is even Mario Kart 9 a given? (YouTube) Limited timeI don’t think a June release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 makes sense for any reason other than Nintendo are trying to avoid something, aka GTA 6. I certainly haven’t heard any other explanation, unless they were aiming for March, like the first Switch, and this is just the closest they could get. Maybe it’s a combination of the two. It does make me…
Coleen Nolan pays tribute to sister Linda, who died earlier this year Coleen Nolan has paid tribute to sister Linda Nolan on what would have been her 66th birthday. The Irish singer died in January this year, after being diagnosed with secondary breast cancer which had spread to her brain. Pop sensation Linda rose to fame at the age of 15, starring alongside her sisters as a member of the Anglo-Irish pop group the Nolans.…
It’s the movie that gave us the iconic scene of Terry Crews singing along to A Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton. And now, over 20 years after its release, White Chicks is finally getting a sequel. The beloved comedy flick first landed in cinemas in 2004, starring Crews, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Busy Philipps, and more. Its plot follows two disgraced FBI agents, Kevin Copeland and Marcus Copeland (played by the Wayans brothers), who are…
The identity of the woman Dave Grohl had a love child with has been revealed – with Jennifer Young coming out as the mother of his daughter. Foo Fighters frontman Dave, 55, devastated fans last year after revealing in a bombshell Instagram post that he was expecting a child with another woman. He confirmed he had cheated on his wife of 21 years, Jordyn Blum, stating that he was ‘doing everything [he] can to regain their…
Anton Du Beke’s hips were swinging. His cheeky chappy smile was on full beam. His arms swooped up into the air in one gracefully smooth manner. The scene may have you thinking I was rewatching one of his Strictly Come Dancing routines on YouTube, perhaps his Paso Doble with Ruth Langsford or Viennese Waltz with Emma Barton, but actually, Anton, 58, was doing something else entirely. While his love for dance is pretty obvious…
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