George Lucas ‘wanted unlikely rapper in Star Wars’ but tragedy struck | Films | Entertainment
A star eyed for a role in the hit science-fiction series Star Wars never appeared due to a tragic reason. Series creator George Lucas was apparently keen to find a spot for the celebrity in the prequel trilogy of films, which released between 1999 and 2005. While controversial upon its release, many dedicated Star Wars fans have come around to enjoying More...
Queen’s Roger Taylor says Brian May ‘never forgave’ him for decision | Music | Entertainment
Even in a band as wildly inventive as Queen, not every idea was greeted with enthusiasm. That was certainly the case when drummer Roger Taylor turned up with ‘I’m In Love With My Car’, his tongue-in-cheek More...
Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson’s favourite films listed | Films | Entertainment
Few filmmakers in modern cinema have inspired quite the level of awe as Peter Jackson. From his humble beginnings making splatter comedies in New Zealand, to reshaping the fantasy landscape with The Lord of More...
The most ‘moving’ novel that everyone must read according to Goodreads | Books | Entertainment
Some believe that to get fulfilment out of a book, it needs to bring you to tears. This choice from Goodreads may do just that, as it has been voted the number one “most moving” novel for all ages. More...
‘UK’s greatest export’ was new to me — so good I read 4 of her books in a month | Books | Entertainment
I read books every day and have done all my life. I love the way books help us in so many ways, whether it’s providing us with the information, education and tools to help improve our lives or providing More...
Richard Osman names his 7 top books – including a ‘masterful’ thriller | Books | Entertainment
Richard Osman is a multifaceted personality, with his roles ranging from presenting to novelist. As well as writing a range of successful books, the television presenter is also a lover of reading, with his More...
‘Incredible’ war movie that swept the Oscars now streaming for free | Films | Entertainment
One of the best war movies of the last few decades has been added to streaming, with Brits being able to watch it for free. A genre that has stood the test of time is war movies, many of which sweep Oscars and More...
The Nicolas Cage film named in top 3 ‘worst of all time’ | Films | Entertainment
Rotten Tomatoes has named this Nicolas Cage movie in the top three worst films of all time, giving it a shocking 0% rating. Left Behind was released in 2014 and is an American Christian apocalyptic thriller More...
‘I’ve read 823 books in the last 4 years and some are unforgettable’ | Books | Entertainment
Some books just stay with you, long after you’ve turned the final page. Since 2021, I’ve read 823 books (to date), and I wanted to share some of my top picks with you to see whether I could encourage you More...
Bob Dylan said one singer could outdo every pop star | Music | Entertainment
Bob Dylan has never been easily impressed by the ins and outs of fame. At the height of his success, when rock stars were filling stadiums and pop idols dominated the charts, Dylan kept his focus on storytelling More...
