Olly Alexander lands West End role after leaving record deal

Chichester Festival Theatre has opened a new venue called the Nest, supported by Hollywood director Sam Mendes, who began his career there. The venue, which was funded through a £1.8m campaign, will host acoustic and comedy gigs, as well as new theatre productions, offering a more intimate and informal atmosphere from Thursdays to Saturdays. Want More Context? 🔎

Comedians Ade Edmondson and Lesley Sharp join the cast of the UKTV detective drama Bergerac for its second series, with Edmondson portraying a new love interest for Charlie Hungerford and Sharp as Monica. Damien Molony returns as Jim Bergerac, who, while starting to date Nicola, becomes embroiled in a new investigation that complicates his romantic prospects. Want More Context? 🔎

Jenna Ortega described the overwhelming attention she received from her role in Netflix's hit series "Wednesday," which became the platform's most-watched English-language series upon its 2022 debut. The upcoming second season will place greater emphasis on Morticia and Gomez Addams, with new cast members including Joanna Lumley, Steve Buscemi, and Billie Piper in significant supporting roles. Want More Context? 🔎

A day of retail therapy can be just the ticket for some people to help them feel better about themselves. But what happens when you can't stop shopping? Lucy, a 37-year-old, spent up to 14 hours daily shopping as an escape, leading to £12,000 in debt and a life dominated by clothes. She describes her experience as emotional drowning, using shopping to avoid feelings, which took a toll on her life and finances. Want More...

During a San Diego Comic-Con panel, creators Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Mike Judge revealed that a crossover between South Park and Beavis & Butt-Head was once considered, with the plot involving Beavis and Butt-Head babysitting Eric Cartman. Although the idea never progressed beyond planning, both franchises are currently thriving, leaving the possibility of such a crossover open in the future. Want More Context? 🔎

The power of Grayskull was prominently featured at San Diego Comic-Con, where fans got a glimpse of He-Man's Power Sword and Skeletor's Havoc Staff for the upcoming Amazon/MGM live-action film, set to release on June 5, 2026. Starring Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man and Jared Leto as Skeletor, the film presents a new storyline where Prince Adam must reclaim his Power Sword and embrace his destiny to protect Eternia. Want More Context? 🔎