It’s happened again (Sony) The Monday letters page is frustrated at Rocksteady’s wasted decade after Batman: Arkham Knight, as one reader is confused by Xbox’s next gen plans. To join in with the discussions yourself email [email protected] It happened againSo PSN was down for most people over the weekend and… what a disaster that was. Not only did multiplayer not work – which I’m sure most people can live without for a while –…
Gino D’Acampo has denied the allegations Gino D’Acampo is facing allegations of inappropriate and intimidating behaviour. Dozens of people have come forward to speak about their experience working with him over a period of 12 years. The investigation by ITV News found that at least one production company that worked with the celebrity chef were aware of concerns that were raised but continued to work with him. His behaviour has been described by some…
Will we ever get Back to the Future 4 with Christopher Lloyd and Michael J Fox? A screenwriter for Back to the Future issued a savage response after being questioned on a possible fourth sequel. The sci-fi classic was released July, 1985, and followed Michael J Fox as teenager Marty McFly, alongside eccentric scientist Dr Emmett ‘Doc’ Brown (Christopher Lloyd), as they embarked on adventures while traveling through time. They later reprised their roles…
A tense thriller with a seriously impressive 91% Rotten Tomatoes score has just landed on Amazon Prime Video. Arctic is a survival drama film starring Mads Mikkelsen that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018, before being released in cinemas the following year. It follows a man stranded in the Arctic Circle as he awaits being rescued, living out of his crashed plane. He’s forced to withstand the brutal weather conditions, with his only…
One of the most popular stars of Frasier was earning $10,000 an episode, and didn’t even have to memorize a single line in the script. The acclaimed sitcom ran for 11 seasons between 1993 and 2004, with a revival airing on Paramount+ before it was canceled. Kelsey Grammer starred as the titular stuffy psychiatrist in the spin-off of Cheers, and was joined in the cast by David Hyde Pierce, John Mahoney, Peri Gilpin, Jane Leeves…
A Dragons’ Den contestant has left viewers stunned after opting to pick one investor instead of two in a shock decision. Will Little brought his family-run coffee business, Little’s Coffee, to the Den, asking for £80,000 for just 2% equity stake. ‘Little’s is a challenger brand on a big mission to get people drinking better coffee,’ he explained, introducing his company which had turned over £4,000,000 in the last year. The 40-year-old entrepreneur went on…
Much more exciting than Farming Simulator (LemonChilli Soft) GameCentral’s latest mobile recommendations includes a roguelite farm simulator, a cross between Balatro and Scrabble, and Turnip Boy Robs A Bank. It’s another highly varied crop of new mobile games this month, including the sequel to classic free-to-play app Archero, a fully-featured version of console game Sniper Elite 4, and a number of intriguing new puzzle title that will keep your interest for much longer than…
Time effectAll the talk of BioWare and Dragon Age recently has seemed like good timing to me, because I’ve been working through the Mass Effect Legendary Edition recently, which I bought ages ago but never got round to. I haven’t finished 3 yet, so I haven’t got to the ending, but even so I have to say it’s not as good as I remembered. I realise the games are old now, and back in the…
2025 is set to be a bumper year for Netflix, with some potentially huge new shows nestling alongside a few returning favourites. These include some of the streaming platform’s biggest series of all time. But all good things must come to an end, and we’re going to be bidding farewell to some Netflix staples before the year is out. No doubt, we’ll be shedding a tear or two at their demise in the process. Read…
Gisele Bundchen has given birth to her third child, according to reports. The 44-year-old model – who already has Benjamin, 15, and Vivian, 12, with ex-husband Tom Brady – has welcomed her first child with 37-year-old boyfriend Joaquim Valente, it’s been claimed. Further details about Gisele’s baby, including its sex and name, remain unknown for the time being, and she has yet to make a public comment. The runway star – who was married to…
One of the UK’s brightest comedic talents, Lucy Punch has finally been given her own show in the BBC’s Motherland spin-off. In Amandaland, the 47-year-old returns as elitist mum Amanda as she navigates a new era post-divorce in a less well-heeled area of London. As well as TV roles, Lucy is also a Hollywood star, having appeared in films like Hot Fuzz and Bad Teacher alongside Cameron Diaz. But outside of her showbusiness career, the…
Sir Elton John has given a truthful insight into what it took to make his upcoming album, Who Believes In Angels? For the first time in his career, the 77-year-old singer allowed cameras into the studio to capture the recording process. The footage for short film Who Believes In Angels? Stories On The Edge Of Creation was gathered from hidden cameras dotted around the space. The recording devices captured hundreds of hours of raw footage.…
Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy has opened up about their final days together in her first interview since his death. The former One Direction star died aged 31 on October 16 after he fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Kate, 25, posted a devastating statement after the news of his death, saying ‘[her] heart is shattered in ways [she] can’t put into words’, and revealing that they had ‘planned to marry’ in the next year. She…
Amandaland had a lot to live up to as the spin-off of one of BBC’s most beloved comedies – Sharon Horgan’s Motherland – and happily, it’s risen to the challenge. After months of anticipation, the first episode finally aired and within it, Amanda, played by 47-year-old Lucy Punch, gets straight to navigating a new era post-divorce in a downsized north-west London home. The series begins with Amanda giving her now much older children Manus and Georgie a…
Una Healy is being put through her paces in a brutal new reality series, as she becomes ‘prey for one of the world’s most fearsome predators’. The Saturdays star, 43, has joined the likes of Lottie Moss, Boris Becker, Mel B and Shirley Ballas in Netflix show Celebrity Bear Hunt. Hosted by Holly Willoughby, it sees 12 celebrities dropped into the Costa Rican jungle, working through terrifying I’m A Celebrity-style challenges to escape Bear Grylls. As well as…
Games Inbox: What will be in the February State of Play for PS5? Direct bingoSo there seems to be a good chance there’ll be a State of Play this month, based on previous years and rumours, so what are people thinking will be featured? I see on X that Hideo Kojima seems to be getting a new trailer ready for Death Stranding 2 and it’s out this year, so that seems a definite. Ghost Of…
Irv Gotti, an American record executive and music producer who worked with Jay-Z, Kanye West, Ja Rule, Jennifer Lopez and Ashanti, has died at the age of 54. His cause of death – confirmed by Hollywood Reporter – is unknown, although Gotti suffered a stroke last year and had battled diabetes-related issues for some time. Gotti is best known for founding Murder Inc. Records in New York in 1988 with his brother Chris Gotti, producing…
Sex tapes, surgery shocks and social media scraps helped to make the Kar-Jenners America’s first family – but that all seems low stakes when compared to the recent storms surrounding the clan. In recent months they’ve been accused of ‘obscene privilege’, an ‘ignore her’ campaign targeted Kim’s social posts and boycotting her clothing brand, Skims, became a battle cry for anti-Trumpers. Now, as the sixth season of their scripted reality show, The Kardashians, launches on…
Bianca Censori’s family reacts surprisingly to her nude Grammys stunt with Kanye West A member of Bianca Censori‘s family has broken their silence on her naked appearance with Kanye West at the 2025 Grammys. The awards welcomed stars including Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter, all of whom arrived in a variety of stunning evening wear ensembles. While some of the looks were risque, none more so than 30-year-old Bianca’s completely sheer mini dress which quickly sent…
Holly Willoughby’s Netflix show Celebrity Bear Hunt is I’m A Celeb on steroids Don’t let the juvenile title of Holly Willougby’s new show put you off – Celebrity Bear Hunt is surprisingly one of the best new reality TV series in years. In a rare departure from ITV, Holly leads 12 celebrities into the Costa Rican jungle where they take part in various bear hunts – as in, they’re hunted by Bear Grylls. …
When Belle Gibson was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2009, she decided to shun conventional medical treatment. Instead of undergoing surgery and chemotherapy, the young Australian woman claimed she cured her cancer through a healthy diet and lifestyle. Wanting to share her journey with the world, Belle launched a blog and Instagram account @healing_belle before starting an app called the Whole Pantry aged 21 in 2013. She quickly built a loyal following, with the…
A BBC drama critics said ‘was worth every minute of your time’ won’t be returning for a second season. Directed by Philip Barantini, the 2021 film Boiling Point followed one chaotic night in a high-end London restaurant and was shot in a single take. Praised as ‘gripping’ and ‘consistently captivating’ by critics, it was nominated for four Bafta Awards. After the success of the film, the standalone sequel series of the same name was then…
Davina McCall falls down in shock as The Masked Singer reveals artist behind Kingfisher As we inch closer to The Masked Singer UK 2025 final, the contestants are dropping like flies. A double unmasking this weekend revealed the identity of Kingfisher, much to the shock of the judges and audiences at home. Underneath the elaborate costume was none other than Sir Grayson Perry. Previous guesses from the panel included You’ve Been Framed legend Harry…
The Masked Singer unmasks Snail’s identity as legendary Irish musician In a double dumping on February 1 both Kingfisher and Snail were ditched from The Masked Singer and revealed their true identity. After Kingfisher was revealed as Grayson Perry, it was between Pufferfish and Snail for the judges to save. In their final guesses Mo Gilligan suggested Snail was Jane McDonald, Davina guessed Melanie Blatt, Maya Jama believed it could be Corinne Bailey Rae, and…
Scottish Netflix actor rumoured as ‘serious’ contender to play James Bond A relatively unknown Scottish actor, Stuart Martin, is the latest star rumoured to be connected with the highly coveted 007 role. Since Daniel Craig officially stepped down from the role after the 2021 film, No Time To Die, fans have desperately wondered who is set to become the next British spy. Rumours have been flying about James Norton, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Idris Elba –…
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