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Saturday, 30 September 2023
Inside Las Vegas Sphere as U2 launch residency in remarkable £2billion venue
Vegas' new £2billion Sphere features huge screens with some of the highest resolution in the world, giving audiences a completely immersive experience.
Muse at Manchester’s AO Arena review - rock and excess, the band at their playful best
When you've got a back catalogue like Muse, it spells for a strong setlist. And from the word go it was clear Matt Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard - plus new recruit Dan Lancaster on the synth and keys - weren't messing around when it came to the hits.
007 has to be a man! And attractive... unlike that Daniel Craig demands Madeline Smith
Fifty years on from playing a Bond Girl in the 1973 classic Live And Let Die, English actress Madeline Smith insists 007 should never be played by a woman.
Brian May ‘horrified’ by method used to prove which Queen song is good for your health
Sir Brian May has slammed the "unjustifiable" method used to prove which of his Queen songs is able to release insulin for diabetics.
George Harrison’s life was literally saved by Beatles legend’s lyrics during knife attack
George Harrison's widow Olivia Harrison has shared how the Beatles legend's lyrics literally saved his life during a bloody knife attack.
Harry Potter star looks totally unrecognisable after 18 years with a very different career
This actor portrayed a one-time love interest for Hermione Granger in the blockbuster fantasy series, but now this Harry Potter star looks very different and has left acting behind him.
Hidden rooms found inside 4,400-year-old pyramid could reveal Ancient Egyptian secrets
New excavations at the ancient pyramid at the heart of Egypt have uncovered eight previously unknown storage rooms.
Friday, 29 September 2023
'It makes a convincing case for the need for human compassion' - The Old Oak review
The Old Oak follows a coach-load of Syrian refugees arriving in an impoverished former mining community in County Durham.
Mika tickets: 2024 Apocalypse Calypso tour tickets out today - here's the info
Pop icon Mika is bringing his unique brand of technicoloured music to the UK next April with a brand new tour titled the Apocalyptic Calypso Tour - and tickets are on sale from TODAY. Here's how to get yours from See Tickets and Live Nation now.
New documentary details mile-long 'spaceship' sighting spotted by more than 300 people
Netflix's new doc-series ‘Encounters' dedicates an episode to the 2007 and 2008 sightings of UFOs in Stephenville, Texas.
Life and soul of the party: Beverley Knight's new album The Fifth Chapter
Beverley Knight celebrates turning 50 with a new studio album spanning the "kaleidoscope" of her soul influences.
Thursday, 28 September 2023
Sisters of Mercy get down and dirty at the Roundhouse - Review
Sisters Of Mercy kick off their UK tour with two sold-out nights at London's Roundhouse.
'UFO-like' flying car with eyewatering £236k price tag pictured before 2025 launch
The prototype of the flying car was described as "pretty close" to the finished product consumers can expect to see by the end of 2025.
'Phantom Peak made me forget about my problems for one glorious night' - review
Phantom Peak is the immersive, real-life video game quest adventure you didn't know you needed - read the full review below
How a dolphin helped me escape my past
When Melody Horrill's father attacked her mother with a corkscrew, then tried to take his own life in front of her, it was the culmination of a childhood plagued with violence and fear.
Wednesday, 27 September 2023
Ozzy Osbourne teases exciting career news as he recovers from receiving ‘final surgery’
Ozzy Osbourne has bounced back from several health issues over the past years and has now revealed some exciting musical plans for the future.
Trump's claims that wind farms are driving whales 'crazy' fact-checked
EXCLUSIVE: Experts say the science shows us that wind farms haven't caused the mass deaths of whales in recent years - but some researchers have warned over their potential impact if built improperly.
The Creator review: Bold and brilliant AI drama proves original sci-fi isn’t dead yet
Rogue One director Gareth Edwards steps away from the Star Wars shadow to deliver a thrilling and evocative new sci-fi world.
Bizarre moment massive crocodiles come to the rescue of dog fleeing attack from feral pack
The massive crocodiles can be seen showing empathy to the small dog by helping it reach the riverbank, in a move that has stumped scientists.
Phantom Peak announces Halloween event: The Lunar Festival - get tickets now
Phantom Peak, the country's favourite immersive experience just got even spookier. Attendees of Phantom Peak in October will be greeted by ghouls, goblins, ghosts and all things garish as it is transformed into Hallowed Peak: The Lunar Festival. Tickets are available for the event right now, but they are not going to last forever. Here's what you need to know.
Blink 182 tickets: Last chance to buy standing tickets for UK tour now - here's how
Blink 182 are currently on the road in the UK, playing some of their biggest songs of all time as the original three-piece band for the first time in almost a decade. While tickets have mostly sold out, fans can still get Blink 182 resale tickets right now from websites such as viagogo, VividSeats and StubHub. Here's what you need to know and how you can get your own Golden Circle tickets now.
PS Plus October 2023 free PS4, PS5 games reveal time, date, Callisto Protocol leak, more
Sony is gearing up to reveal the full PS Plus Essentials line-up for October 2023, although two of the games may have leaked early.
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
Resident Evil 4 Remake iPhone 15 price - You'd better start saving for iOS port
The days of gaming apps costing no more than a couple of pounds could be behind us.
Taylor Swift Eras Tour film is coming to your Odeon Cinema - you can watch for free
Taylor Swift fans have just learned perhaps the greatest news of the week, as the Love Story singer has confirmed her monumental Eras Tour Concert Film is about to hit cinemas worldwide. That means she'll be showing it in the UK exclusively at Odeon Cinemas, beginning in October. Fans can buy tickets right now, but if you want to see the picture for free, you can sign up for Odeon Limitless right now and see the picture for essentially nothing - if you play your cards right.
Fortnite update 26.20 PS5 delay - Epic Games investigating PlayStation 5 download issue
While most fans can download Fortnite update 26.20, PlayStation 5 users are experiencing problems.
Olivia Rodrigo resale tickets: Get front-row tickets to Guts World Tour now
Olivia Rodrigo recently confirmed she will be hitting the UK in the coming months for her enormous and sensational Guts World Tour. The adventure will see the 20-year-old hitting the road across a number of dates, where she will be playing at venues such as London's O2 Arena, Glasgow's OVO Arena, and Manchester's Co-op Live to name just a few. Presale tickets and general onsale tickets have been and gone - but there is still a chance to get resale tickets through a number of sellers, including viagogo, VividSeats, Stubhub, and more. Here's everything you need to know about getting involved now.
Monday, 25 September 2023
PS Plus October 2023 games: Resident Evil 2, Callisto Protocol and Little Nightmares 2
PlayStation Plus subscribers believe that the October Essentials will contain a selection of horror games, including Resident Evil 2 Remake.
Busted at Manchester's AO Arena review - pop nostalgia, a proposal and a whole lot of fun
What's better than one aged boy band? Two aged boy bands, of course. Indeed it was double the fun for boy band fans at last night's Busted show in Manchester, when the three-piece welcomed Hanson to join them on stage for a joint rendition of the latter's biggest hit, MMMbop.
Bone-chilling audio resurfaces from space capsule caught in Apollo 1 disaster
Virgil I. 'Gus' Grissom, Edward H. White, and Roger B. Chaffee all perished in the landmark space disaster of 1967.
AI sex toys to overtake humans as millions forced to 'up their game' or get replaced
Artificial intelligence is radically transforming the world, including the world of sex - for better or for ill, an expert claims.
Sophia Loren 'hospitalised with several fractures' after fall at home
Hollywood legend Sophia Loren recently celebrated her 89th birthday earlier this month.
Mars once had a vast 'northern ocean' as scientists find evidence of 'ancient shorelines'
The study adds evidence to the case for a northern paleo-ocean, which was first proposed based on surface features found on Mars that are consistent with former shorelines.
Sunday, 24 September 2023
Verdi's Excellent Destiny - La Forza del Destinob at the Royal Opera House review
La Forza del Destino is four and a half hours long, it is packed with beautiful music and has a gripping, tragic plot.
NASA's asteroid samples land on earth in historic first that could reveal our origins
The pieces of 4.6 billion-year-old space rock "act as a time capsule from the earliest days of our solar system", NASA says.
The Little Big Things review: Utterly beautiful 'I cheered through my tears'
The Little Big Things review: This utterly beautiful new musical is inspiring, deeply moving and joyously entertaining. Please do not miss it.
NASA makes history as biggest asteroid sample ever delivered to Earth today — how to watch
The capsule containing rock and dust samples from asteroid 101955 Bennu will enter Earth's atmosphere at 10.42am EDT this morning, at some 27,650 miles per hour.
The beautiful UK island that was once absolutely swarming in dinosaurs
The Isle of Wight is one of Europe's most important areas for dinosaur fossils, with ancient fossils often emerging from eroded cliffs.
Ancient Greek 'alarm clock' stuns researchers with 2,000-year-old technology
The Ancient Greeks invented many modern-day gadgets including the alarm clock - something millions around the world rely on to this day.
‘I’m grateful fans still want to see me’: Beverley Knight embraces milestone with new tour
Now British soul sensation Beverley Knight has turned 50, she tells Garry Bushell how she's embracing the milestone with a new LP and tour.
Saturday, 23 September 2023
Mick Jagger loves streaming music despite it costing him millions
Mick Jagger is delighted young people can now access music of different genres and rare vintages whenever and wherever.
Man's bestest friend: Why human beings are more attracted to owning flat-faced dogs
Researchers believe they've found the reason why we tend to prefer flat-faced dogs - and it is tied directly to a common part of human nature.
Long Valley supervolcano eruption poses 'existential threat' to millions
Long Valley Caldera is thought to be one of the world's most dangerous volcanoes, posing a massive threat to millions of Americans.
Archaeologists stunned by 'unique eye idol' discovered in ancient city of Petra
The set of "unique" stones was found during excavations in an area that was inhabited thousands of years ago.
Lies of P update: Early patch notes and DLC plans for excellent Souls-like
One of my favourite games of the year, Lies of P is out now on PlayStation, PC and Xbox via Game Pass.
Friday, 22 September 2023
'Tense, funny and surprisingly rousing' - Dumb Money review
Dumb Money follows an insurance company worker who presents a quirky online investment show from his basement.
The driving accident that changed everything- the little big things review
One ordinary young man, one remarkable true story. This is the life of Henry Fraser.
Free games for the weekend - Tekken, Farming Simulator, Ghostrunner 2 and more
If you're strapped for cash and looking for something new to play this weekend, check out these freebies for Xbox, PlayStation and PC.
No One Will Save You Review: One of the year’s best thrillers just arrived out of nowhere
Disney+'s original science fiction thriller has arrived on the streaming platform with very little fanfare - but it could end up being one of the year's best movies.
