When a clip of two men dancing at a party in Ethiopia was posted to TikTok, it unleashed a torrent of homophobic hatred and eventually forced one of them to flee the country. The pair were unaware they were being filmed. The videos were initially posted to Instagram where someone took a screenshot of them
The English National Opera has chosen Manchester as its new headquarters, a year after it was told to leave London or lose its Arts Council funding. The historic company also had Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool and Nottingham on its relocation shortlist. Arts Council England controversially threatened to axe its annual £12m grant if it did not
Wonka has tickled the taste buds of critics with several glowing reviews, but some noted the character lacks the darker elements of previous versions. Timothée Chalamet plays Willy Wonka in the origin story of Roald Dahl’s famous chocolate factory owner. The Telegraph described it as “the most fun you’ll have in a cinema all year”
“The Gilded Age” is, according to those who watch and discuss it, “the best show on television,” “high camp,” “the most experimental show on TV” or “objectively not good.” No matter where they fall on the spectrum of appreciation, though, many a “Gilded Age” viewer wouldn’t dare miss an episode. (“The Gilded Age” airs on HBO, which shares parent company Warner
The trial of Marvel star Jonathan Majors has begun in New York on Wednesday, with the actor facing allegations of assault from his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. The charges stem from an alleged attack in March, which left Ms Jabbari with bruises and a broken finger. Majors, 34, was rising to prominence after roles in blockbusters
This week sees the launch of Spotify Wrapped – where users of the streaming service find out the songs that have dominated their listening habits for the past year. The annual marketing campaign not only reflects a subscriber’s music consumption, it also highlights the sheer number of musical styles that make up the site’s catalogue.
Beyoncé’s mum has criticised “sad little haters” who suggested the star lightened her skin for the premiere of her Renaissance film. The singer went for a platinum blonde hair look and wore a silver dress at the red carpet event on Saturday. Some criticised Beyoncé on social media for changing her appearance and said she
Netflix’s latest hit is a “real” spin-off from its dystopian drama about contestants involved in a deadly gameshow. It’s proving addictive – but is it responsible? Neil Armstrong reports. If you want to watch a man crying and almost vomiting from stress – and it seems millions of us do – Netflix has you covered
This year’s Thanksgiving box office was both feast and famine for the theatrical industry. Lionsgate’s “Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” had a solid second week run in cinemas, generating an estimated $42 million for the five-day Thanksgiving frame and Apple’s “Napoleon,” an R-rated war epic distributed by Sony, snared around $32.5 million. Meanwhile, Disney’s latest animated feature “Wish,” which celebrates
Jennifer Lopez is giving her fans a post-Valentine’s Day treat in the form of a new album and an accompanying movie. Over 20 years since the release of her hit album, “This is Me…Then,” Lopez announced her upcoming album “This is Me…Now” will drop on Feb. 16. “This is Me…Now: The Film” will also debut the
