Music lovers are being warned against purchasing sold-out Bank Holiday gig tickets from resellers on social media due to a rise in scams. Jasmine, 22, and another woman fell victim after sending money for tickets to events but never received them, with fraudsters exploiting the high demand for tickets during this period. Action Fraud and consumer group Which? have highlighted the increasing trend of ticket-related scams, prompting the BBC to seek a comment from social media platform X.
Sharon Horgan Finds Confidence in Bad SistersBafta award-winning actor, writer, producer, and director Sharon Horgan shared at the Hay Festival that she gained confidence after the release of the second series of her hit show Bad Sisters last year. Horgan, known for her work in sitcoms like Catastrophe, Pulling, and Motherland, expressed that she previously doubted her success was due to luck or the people around her. However, with Bad Sisters, a revenge tale about...
Read moreWhat It Feels Like For A Girl BBC Three's new drama, "What It Feels Like For A Girl," centers on a gender-questioning teenager, Byron, in a working-class Nottingham town, reflecting current societal debates on gender identity, especially following a Supreme Court ruling on biological definitions of "woman" and "sex." The series, inspired by trans writer Paris Lees' autobiography, portrays Byron's journey of self-discovery amidst the hedonistic backdrop of early 2000s nightlife and the darker aspects...
Read moreNetflix has unveiled the opening six minutes of Wednesday Season 2, featuring Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) in a bizarre predicament with porcelain dolls after stealing from a serial killer. The new season promises to delve deeper into Addams family lore, with returning characters and the introduction of new ones, including a psychopath played by Haley Joel Osment. Season 2 will be released in two parts on August 6th and September 3rd, showcasing Wednesday's dark antics...
Read moreNetflix has announced the release date for the crime thriller The RIP, starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, set for January 16, 2026. Directed by Joe Carnahan, the film follows Miami cops whose trust erodes after they uncover millions in cash, leading to questions about loyalty as outside forces become aware of the situation. Produced by Artists Equity, which Affleck and Damon launched in 2022, the company previously released Air and has other projects underway,...
Read moreA new video from Lost in Time explores iconic movie stunts from the silent film era, showcasing how legends like Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, and Charlie Chaplin performed daring physical comedy without modern safety gear or visual effects. The video features 3D animations that break down the creative techniques used in the 1920s to film these stunts, highlighting the ingenuity involved in crafting these death-defying moments. This serves as a reminder that the foundation of...
Read moreHot Toys has unveiled its first figure from the Marvel Studios Thunderbolts* movie: the Yelena Belova 1/6 Scale Figure, measuring 10.8" tall with 28 points of articulation. The figure features moveable eyes, multiple interchangeable hands, a pistol, a knife, batons with scythe blades, and a display stand, priced at $270 and set to ship between April and September 2026. This collectible showcases Yelena's evolution from a trained assassin to a key operative, highlighted by a...
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