Amazon shoppers say 'Apple need to up their game' after finding £16 Anker earbuds 'better than Beats'

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter “Deadpool & Wolverine” remains a box office force with $824 million globally after two weekends of release. The comic book sequel, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as their antihero alter egos, has already surpassed the entire theatrical runs of 2016’s “Deadpool” ($783 million) and 2018’s “Deadpool 2” ($786 million). “Deadpool & Wolverine” is now the second-highest grossing movie of 2024 behind “Inside Out 2” ($1.555 billion) and the third-biggest R-rated movie in history after “Joker” ($1.07 billion) and “Oppenheimer” ($975 million).

The indie/arthouse market is showing some breadth as Kneecap has a great debut, CatVidoFest as well, and holdovers like Didi and Sing Sing are kind of raking it in considering how few screens they’re on. As more wide releases and tentpoles show up and take flight a rising tide may be raising indie boats – maybe not as much or as many as distributors hope, but some.

Dame Arlene Phillips has spoken openly about dealing with her age and the "guilt" she harboured when she was replaced on Strictly Come Dancing.

A whole host of fun inflatables, provided by a Wishaw gym, will bring the summer holidays to a great conclusion.

Meghan Markle is celebrating her birthday today, and as she adds another year to her age, it seems she's at a career junction. Earlier this week, it was unveiled that she and Prince Harry are set to embark on a four-day royal-style tour to Colombia this summer.

Team GB has been racking up medals at the Paris Olympics and they're hoping to add another to the collection as Louie Hinchliffe is set to compete in the men's 100m semi-final on Sunday night, alongside team-mate and star of Netflix's Sprint documentary, Zharnel Hughes.

Malaysia has become the first country to issue a travel warning to its citizens visiting the UK, following a week of dangerous and violent protests.

The couple sat down with Jane Pauley for an episode of “CBS Sunday Morning” released on Markle’s 43rd birthday on Sunday to discuss their new initiative, The Parents Network, aimed at helping parents whose children have been affected by bullying on social media.The Duchess of Sussex explained that she can relate to the parents she’s helping because of her own experiences with bullying.“When you’ve been through any level of pain or trauma, I believe part of our healing journey — certainly part of mine — is being able to be really open about it,” Markle said.“I really scraped the surface on my experience, but I do think that I would never want someone else to feel that way and I would never want someone else to be making those sort of plans and I would never want someone else to not be believed,” she added.“So if me voicing what I have overcome, will save someone, or encourage someone in their life to really genuinely check in on them, not assume the appearance is good, not assume everything is okay, then that’s worth it. I’ll take a hit for that.”The mother of two previously spoke up about her mental health issues in her and Harry’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021.She said she had suicidal thoughts when she was pregnant with son Archie, now 5, and dealing with the cruelness of the British press.“I was ashamed to say it at the time and ashamed to have to admit it to Harry because of how much loss he suffered,” Markle shared in the Oprah interview.“But I knew that if I didn’t say it I would do it – because I just didn’t want to be alive anymore,” she continued.

Red-hot Celtic backed up their sizzling pre-season with a 4-0 win as the champions wiped the floor with a lifeless Kilmarnock side to kickstart their latest title defence.

John was on the motorway with his wife Sarah when his engine shut down. The car lost power. It was all he could do to steer the vehicle onto the hard shoulder into safety before the car came to a halt.

Ever walked past a stranger and their perfume has followed you for the next five minutes? Estée Lauder may be the perfume to pick if you want that same reaction.

Manchester United have reportedly instructed West Ham to increase their offer for Aaron Wan-Bissaka with the Hammers said to be readying a fresh bid.

Meghan Markle is opening up about her mental health. During an interview with CBS Sunday Morning

, Zendaya is doing the same for . And what better way to declare a new it-shoe than with the PDA seal of approval?While Zendaya recently made Paris during the , she made it back to London in time for final performance in the West End production of Romeo & Juliet.

Girls Aloud and Sophie Ellis-Bextor are putting on a show for the LGTBQ+ community!

is not preparing to propose to …At least, not yet.On August 2, a supposed “insider” told that “the engagement is happening soon,” only for that claim to be shut down by Kelce's own rep. As the same publication reported, “Kelce’s rep denied Friday that there are any official engagement plans in place.”For the most part, previous engagement rumors and denials have largely been attributed to anonymous sources.

Taylor Swift has released a new promo video for the Olympics, saluting gymnast Simone Biles, swimmer Katie Ledecky, and sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson.

A model has become an online sensation after exposing what truly turns her off when blokes slide into her DMs..

First Minister John Swinney has issued a plea for the public to refrain from "unhelpful speculation" following the alleged stabbing of a 21-year-old woman in Stirling.The woman was taken to hospital with injuries considered "non-life threatening" after the alleged blade incident on Saturday. A 29-year-old man was later arrested.

Keir Starmer has warned the far right thugs responsible for targeting Muslims and asylum seekers they will feel the “full force of the law”.

Christine Lakin appeared on Friday’s episode of Jodie Sweetin’s How Rude, Tanneritos  podcast and said that she was nearly cast as a recurring character on Netflix’s Fuller House, but was unexpectedly let go before the table read.

In a rare weekend release, the Vatican responded Saturday to the controversial drag performance that depicted Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper” painting during the 2024 Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony last week.

Christina Hall is open to suggestions!

Chicago Fire is one of the hottest shows on TV, and it’s got a huge fanbase.

Southport mass stabbings – which has left three children dead and a further ten injured as of today (August 4) – a wave of protests and riots have broken out across the UK in cities such as Rothertham, Sunderland and Liverpool.Massive Attack posted a statement on X/Twitter, writing: “This violent racism has long been simmering under the surface. What is happening is the direct result of years of normalised racism and Islamophobia, enabled by politicians and the British media.“As far-right mobs threaten mosques, intimidate and harass people, and throw Nazi salutes, we offer our utmost solidarity to people of colour, and Muslim communities in particular.”The band also pointed out that Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper “fail to centre Muslim people, or call out racism for what it is”, adding: “What we are seeing unfold is more than “thuggery”, it is violent racism.“This is an inevitable outcome of years of state sponsored Islamophobia and racism, where Muslims, people of colour and migrants are scapegoated as a distraction from decades of economic hardship and political failings.”Massive Attack then demanded that politicial leadership “recognises that challenging the far right is not simply a question of tackling online misinformation, or increased police surveillance.

Novak Djokovic is taking the gold.

Kate Garraway has given an insight into her son Bill's 15th birthday celebrations this weekend as they headed on a mother-son trip abroad.The Good Morning Britain presenter admitted that while everything turned out well in the end, she feared that the teenager would be disappointed on his birthday as they wondered whether his celebrations would be cancelled due to a family tragedy. Last month, Kate's dad suffered a sudden collapse, forcing the presenter, 57, to take time off work and reschedule plans to look after him.

Jim Goodwin expects a report to be sent to the Scottish Football Association after he and some of his players were pelted with coins in the Dundee derby.

A flight attendant is advising passengers to keep their shoes on during flights for a particularly unsettling reason. Through a TikTok video, cabin crew member Destanie shared the grim advice, suggesting that those who believe a thick pair of socks may protect them while walking around an aircraft are gravely mistaken.

Kendall Jenner may have grown up as a reality TV star, but she actually relates more to a Disney Channel star!

Waterparks have cancelled the release of their forthcoming album ‘Intellectual Property 2: Lost In The Property’.Announced in May, the release was intended as a ‘sister’ album to 2023’s ‘Intellectual Property’ and was set to feature the already-released singles ‘SOULSUCKER’, ‘SNEAKING OUT OF HEAVEN’ and ‘FAI2’, a rework of their previous single ‘Fuck About It’ featuring Zeph.A release date hadn’t been confirmed, but the newly-independent band said on Friday (August 2) that the album won’t come out at all. The announcement came with a video of a hooded man digging up a grave, in which lay frontman Awsten Knight in the costume for that era.

Megan McKenna has hit out at trolls on social media after they questioned her appearance.The former The Only Way Is Essex star regularly shares videos on Instagram of meals she's made at home, where she also chats to fans and updates them. Megan, 31, continues to interact with her fans under her posts, as they ask questions about her recipes and lifestyle. With the singer currently being pregnant with her first child, she has continued to document her pregnancy on Instagram and discussed becoming a mum with fans.

Michelle Keegan looked sensational as she shared an empowering message during a recent visit to her hometown.The former Coronation Street star, who is also known for starring in Netflix’s Fool Me Once, headed to Manchester on Saturday, 3 August where she took part in a live interview in the city. As she attended the Glamour UK Empowerment Summit, 37 year old Michelle wowed fans as she looked smart in a chic grey blazer and shorts which she paired with a sleek white top which had a square neckline. Finishing off the sophisticated look, the actress sported some white stilettos and wore her brunette hair in a voluminous ponytail.

“How Rude, Tanneritos” podcast and claimed that she was nearly cast as a recurring character on Netflix’s “Full House” reboot series — until she was unexpectedly let go before she could even participate in the table read.Lakin recalled that she had a “great” meeting with creator Jeff Franklin and “was stoked” about appearing on the show, which aired from 2016 to 2020.“And then about two days before the table read, I got a call from my manager saying, ‘Yes, something happened. They’re pushing the table read.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter All hail Marvel Jesus. “Deadpool & Wolverine,” starring Ryan Reynolds (as the Merc With a Mouth who dubs himself the messiah of his world) and Hugh Jackman, has provided another jolt to the box office, collecting a stellar $97 million in its second weekend of release. These ticket sales, down just 53% from its mighty $211 million debut, rank as the eighth-biggest second weekend in domestic box office history.

Last month, Apple TV+ renewed Presumed Innocent for a second season after it became the streamer’s most-watched drama series.