Mario Vargas Llosa: Giant of Latin American literature, dies aged 89

With the return of Daredevil in the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again, speculation has risen regarding the potential return of other Defenders from the Netflix series. While Jon Bernthal's Punisher is confirmed to appear, both Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones) and Mike Colter (Luke Cage) have shown interest in returning but are uncertain about their involvement. Recently, Ritter fueled rumors of her return in Season 2 by sharing a photo of Charlie Cox reading her novel,...

An "extremely rare" record sleeve signed by all three members of Nirvana is set to sell for over £10,000 at auction. The band, consisting of lead singer Kurt Cobain, drummer Dave Grohl, and bassist Krist Novoselic, performed at The Bierkeller in Bristol on 4 November 1991, to an audience of just 700. After being kept in a loft for over 30 years, the autographed cover of their iconic album Nevermind will be auctioned by Wessex...

SummaryJean Marsh, co-creator and actress of "Upstairs Downstairs," has died at the age of 90, as confirmed by her agent. She won an Emmy for her role as maid Rose Buck in the acclaimed 1970s series and appeared in notable films like "Cleopatra" and "Willow," as well as TV shows including "Doctor Who." Director Sir Michael Lindsay-Hogg remembered her as "wise and funny," noting she passed away peacefully in bed, cared for by a loving...

According to BBC research, the number of plays and musicals produced by the UK's main subsidised theatres fell by nearly a third from 2014 to 2024, with 229 original productions staged compared to 332 a decade earlier. Funding cuts and rising costs have been cited as significant factors contributing to this decline, with National Theatre executive director Kate Varah noting that many in the industry are at "breaking point." However, some venues claim that the...

SummaryMike Flanagan's upcoming Carrie TV series has cast Siena Agudong as Sue Snell, a complex character in Stephen King's horror tale. Sue, initially part of the group that bullies Carrie, seeks redemption by inviting her to prom, leading to the infamous "Black Prom" incident. The series promises a bold reimagining that delves into Carrie's traumatic life, and with Flanagan's impressive track record, it is set to offer an emotionally resonant exploration of grief and vengeance....

Prime Video Trailer Release Prime Video has unveiled the first trailer for Another Simple Favor, starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, directed by Paul Feig. The film, featuring the tagline “Every friendship has its twists,” follows Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Lively) as they reunite in Capri, Italy, for Emily’s lavish wedding, where chaos ensues with murder and betrayal. Another Simple Favor premieres on Prime Video on May 1st, and viewers are encouraged to...