Pressing Assault, Israel Shifts the Goal Posts in Gaza

A rock musician who co-wrote a song with the lyrics "I don't like cricket - I love it" has just gone to his first match - nearly 47 years after the hit was released.Graham Gouldman, a founding member of the band 10cc, had never seen live cricket, despite the 1978 hit "Dreadlock Holiday" being adopted as an anthem by many fans of the sport. But with the help of BBC Three Counties Radio, Gouldman saw...

US actor Jonathan Joss, famous for his roles in King of the Hill and Parks and Recreation, has died at the age of 59. He was shot dead in an incident described by his husband as a homophobic hate crime, although Texas police report no evidence supporting this claim. Joss's extensive career included various genres and platforms, and he was recognized for enhancing the representation of Native Americans in media, leaving behind notable performances that...

SummaryTrailblazing author Bernardine Evaristo expressed her astonishment at receiving a one-off outstanding contribution award commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Women's Prize for Fiction. Known for being the first black woman to win the Booker Prize in 2019 for her novel Girl, Woman, Other, Evaristo highlighted the unexpected nature of this recognition and her feelings of being "blessed." The award includes £100,000 in prize money and a sculpture, celebrating her influential career and advocacy for...

Bring Her Back is a harrowing horror film directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, exploring themes of grief and the grotesque costs of attempting to reverse death. The narrative follows a brother and sister in foster care, under the care of a disturbingly unhinged guardian, played chillingly by Sally Hawkins, who engages in dark witchcraft to resurrect her daughter. This bleak, soul-crushing film offers no relief or hope, showcasing intense body horror and emotional devastation,...

A new rumor suggests that Channing Tatum's Gambit will return in Avengers: Doomsday, existing in the same alternate universe as seen in the post-credits of The Marvels, where Monica Rambeau encounters Binary and Kelsey Grammer’s Beast. Tatum humorously stated he was only promised a chair to watch the movie, but his involvement is confirmed following his appearance in Deadpool & Wolverine. Directed by the Russo Brothers, Doomsday is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026,...

Nick Frost is set to play Rubeus Hagrid in HBO's new Harry Potter series, stepping into the role previously portrayed by the late Robbie Coltrane. Frost aims to honor Coltrane's legacy while exploring Hagrid's complex personality, emphasizing that he will not mimic the original performance but will bring a unique perspective to the character. The series, directed by Mark Mylod and featuring other key actors like Dominic McLaughlin as Harry and John Lithgow as Dumbledore,...