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The epic conclusion to Bleach, the popular animated series based on the hit manga, or Japanese comic, has arrived - and early reactions have described it is as a "perfect" ending. Anticipation for the final episode of…
Read moreThe first taster of the rising London goth rock star’s follow-up to her 2025 acclaimed debut ‘ Glutton For Punishment ‘ comes as a strutting and groove-based indie noir banger, adding glitterball shimmers to her stark…
Read moreThe 67-year-old will reprise his role as Owen Armstrong almost 11 years after the character left Weatherfield, following the collapse of his business and breakdown of his relationship with Anna Windass. The no-nonsense…
Read moreThe new thriller, which begins filming in Los Angeles next year, follows Catriona Vail (Davis) a ruthless crisis manager for Ascent Ventures. While she may be used to damage control, when her estranged daughter runs into…
Read moreThe film is helmed by British director James Watkins – whose previous big screen efforts include The Woman in Black and Speak No Evil – but this hadn't always been the plan. Initially, the project was pitched by prolific…
Read moreIn the upcoming two-part drama, part of the I Am... anthology, Helen (Coughlan) and boyfriend Steve (Cole) are seen on the verge of a break-up after five years together, as toxic behaviour begins to make itself known.…
Read moreAlready a versatile performer on television and in theatre, he was recruited by former presenter turned producer Miranda Connell after she watched him in pantomime. Griffiths tells Radio Times : "Miranda spotted me…
Read moreThe Smashing Pumpkins frontman shared his thoughts on the ‘Deja Vu’ singer on a new episode of The New York Times ’ Popcast , when he was asked why he has been using his platform to champion newer acts including Sombr…
Read moreKeen gardeners need no reminder that every season brings change: the soil shifts, a new breeze arrives and the old must make room for the new. Yet that knowledge did not make it easier to watch Monty Don plant hostas…
Read moreA humpback whale breaches off New York, silhouetted against Manhattan’s towers. In Western Australia, bottlenose dolphins trap fish with sea sponges. Swarms of tiny Smith’s swimming crabs drift across the Indian Ocean…
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