John Lewis' 2023 Christmas ad compared by fans to the 'Little Shop of Horrors'

The Crown jewels are going on sale.

Goodfellas actress Suzanne Shepherd has died aged 89, her family has confirmed.

When We Were Young Festival have announced that their 2024 edition will now run for an extra day, with the same bands all set to play again on Sunday October 20.The Las Vegas emo bash unveiled its lineup for next year earlier this month, with My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy and Jimmy Eat World topping the bill on October 19. The original tickets sold out on November 17.Now, due to what the festival describes as “overwhelming demand”, they have added the second date.

Bill Cosby is facing a fresh lawsuit over an alleged sexual assault from the woman who first publicly accused him of rape in 2014.The new suit claims that Cosby drugged and raped the actress and former comedy writer Joan Tarshis on multiple occasions during the 1970s, the first of which when she was 19 and visiting the set of The Cosby Show.In documents obtained by TMZ, Tarshis claims she was invited to the television studio via a mutual friend and was asked to go into Cosby’s private bungalow on the lot for a writing session. There, the suit alleges, she accepted a drink, passed out and woke up while Cosby was sexually assaulting her.The suit outlines a second occasion around a year later, when Cosby invited Tarshis to a music event that he was appearing at.

Glastonbury 2024 have sold-out in under an hour, organisers have announced.Fans have been reacting online after trying to secure tickets to next year’s festival, which is due to take place at Worthy Farm between June 26-30.It comes after ticket sales were initially pushed back after organisers confirmed on social media that both sales had been delayed by two weeks following issues with some voter registrations.As announced back in September, coach and ticket packages had been due to go on sale at 6pm GMT on November 2 ahead of a general sale at 9am GMT on November 5.Coach and ticket packages went on sale instead at 6pm GMT on Thursday (November 16) and sold out in 25 minutes, with the general sale following today (November 19) at 9am GMT.Those who didn’t manage to get a ticket today can try again in next spring’s resale, details of which will be announced in due course.Glastonbury tweeted: “Tickets for Glastonbury 2024 have now Sold Out. Our thanks to everyone who bought one and we’re sorry to those of you who missed out, on a morning when demand greatly exceeded supply.“There will be a re-sale of any cancelled or returned tickets in spring 2024.”Check out some of the reaction to fans and the Glastonbury ticket sale here:Tickets for Glastonbury 2024 have now Sold Out.

Stranger Things stage spin off, Stranger Things: The First Shadow.The theatre prequel, which is being staged at London’s Phoenix Theatre, is set to start on December 14, with previews having begun this week (November 17).Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions have shared a production still, featuring a young Henry Creel (played by Louis McCartney) facing down a Demogorgon in a richly coloured, misty setting under a swirling cloud of bats. See the image below.Stranger Things: The First Shadow is set in 1959 and will follow young versions of Jim Hopper, Bob Newby and Henry Creel.

Goodfellas and The Sopranos has died, aged 89.The death of the late actor is reported to have been confirmed by her granddaughter to the US Sun, although a cause of death has not yet been reported and no official statement has been released.In Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas (1990), Shepherd played the mother of Karen Hill (played by Lorraine Bracco). The film also starred Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta and Joe Pesci.Shepherd also played Mary DeAngelis in hit HBO show The Sopranos from 2000 to 2007.

Will Tizard Contributor Recreating epic battle scenes was just part of the challenge in filming “Napoleon” with director Ridley Scott, says Polish-born cinematographer Dariusz Wolski, who screened the grand-scale biopic at the Camerimage cinematography festival in Poland on Friday. Getting the realism needed to capture the vast brutality of the Battle of Austerlitz or Waterloo, says Wolski, depends on exhaustive planning and coordination, of course, but also some impressive juggling.

Strictly Come Dancing fans are in shock after a spoiler leaked who was in the bottom two after Blackpool week. The result of the dreaded dance-off between two pairings won't officially be announced until Sunday night, but has already leaked online following Saturday night's filming.The BBC film the dreaded dance-off straight after Saturday night's live show but keep the results under wraps for 24 hours, however, every Saturday, since 2012, the identity of the axed pairings has been leaked online.

Nigel Farage has hit back at the ‘untrue accusations’ that he is ‘small-minded and nasty’ ahead of his appearance on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! The former UK Independence Party leader and Brexit Party leader, 59, was a leading voice in calling for Britain to leave the European Union for a number of years - and he believes he has been ‘demonised’ as a result.

Big Brother star Matty Simpson has revealed that he is returning to his old job, despite soaring to fame on the ITV reality show. Over the past six weeks, fans have been gripped by the new series of the show, which Jordan went on to win. During his time in the famous house, 24 year old Matty was popular with fans before he was kicked out just before the final.The doctor found himself in the middle of a love triangle between the eventual winner, Jordan, and finalist Henry.

Ashley Jensen, known for her roles in Netflix's Afterlife and BBC drama Shetland, is reported to have secretly married her long-term partner Kenny Doughty. The couple, who met on the set of BBC drama Love, Lies And Records, reportedly had a low-key wedding at Priston Mill near Bath back in August. According to a friend, Ashley, 54, looked radiant in an off-white gown with floral embroidery and coral platform sandals.

We can’t imagine Kelly Brook ever looks out of place in any room, but as we spy her in a comfy Scandi-inspired knit sweater at F&F’s makeshift festive loft, we instantly clock just how at-home she looks surrounded by scented candles and wreaths. If there was ever a job opening for a new Mrs.

Will Tizard Contributor Cinematographer and director Warwick Thornton scored top honors Saturday at the Camerimage cinematography film festival for his magical tale of an aboriginal youth, “The New Boy,” which film jurors called a distinctive “portrait of an extinguished spirituality.” Thornton, in accepting the Golden Frog, said he had been so moved by the cinematography work onscreen at the fest, a top global event for directors of photography, he’d been “tearing for a week.” Ed Lachman, director of photography for Pablo Larrain’s horror fantasy “El Conde,” inspired by the life of Chilean tyrant Augusto Pinochet, won the Silver Frog for what the jury called “cinematic high poetry,” while the Bronze Frog and Audience Award went to cinematographer Robbie Ryan for his Gothic dream-like imagery in Emma Stone-starrer “Poor Things,” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Actor Peter Dinklage, honored with a festival director’s prize, expressed his gratitude for the Frog statuette, noting actors are “nothing without our collaborators,” followed onstage by cinematographer Mandy Walker, who also served as main jury president, also honored for her work on films such as “Elvis” and “Mulan.” Polish director Krzysztof Zanussi, one of the founders of the European Film Academy, was also feted for lifetime achievement in directing, as was cinematographer Peter Biziou (“The Wall,” “The Truman Show”) in the closing gala, held in Camerimage’s cavernous Jordanki screening hall.

A dad became wedged underneath his car and dragged around 100 metres onto a busy road after thieves stole his vehicle from a petrol station. Kevin Watts became trapped 'underneath the back wheel' of his Vauxhall Insignia after being knocked down by carjackers on Friday, November 10.

Amazon has beaten hundreds of retailers by dropping its 2023 Black Friday deal a week before the global November 24 date as popular products from Ninja, Samsung, Tefal, and Vax can be found for a fraction of the price. Including this Asus laptop users say is 'perfect for everyday needs', and it's now £230 cheaper.

OK! has put together a comprehensive guide to the shopping event with answers to common questions like when is Black Friday 2023? When it comes to makeup bag must-haves, there’s nothing better than a good lip balm, especially with the colder weather, low humidity and high winds leaving our lips feeling chapped and a little worse for wear. From keeping your lips smooth and hydrated to adding an extra sheen to your usual lippy, a good lip balm really is the ultimate multi-use product, and it seems even celebs know the power of the seemingly innocuous beauty staple.

Remember your first pair of Ugg boots? If you thought that this was a fashion trend destined to remain firmly in the 00s then think again. With celebs like Hailey Bieber, Jennifer Lopez and Gigi Hadid all seen sporting them over the last year, Uggs are well and truly back for winter 2023. Ugg boots don't come cheap, however nowadays the high street is full of lookalike alternatives.

New Look customers are raving about a pair of sequin trousers that are 'perfect' for the festive period. The flattering wide-leg trousers, which have a design that will skirt over bloated tummies, have been praised for being comfortable, while remaining modest thanks to a hidden lining.

The first look at John Lewis's Christmas advert is a highlight of the festive season every year, and this year's is no exception. The 2023 John Lewis Christmas ad sees a young boy grow a mischievous Venus flytrap in place of a traditional Christmas tree with tenor Andrea Bocelli providing the rousing soundtrack. And if this has got you hankering for some new cosy clothes and festive knits, here's how you can buy one of the exact jumpers seen on screen – and for 20% off its usual price.

Although Black Friday is still two weeks away, several big name stores have already kickstarted their sales a little early, to help shoppers at home beat the rush ahead of Christmas. Among these is department store John Lewis, who have slashed the price on a number of products across the store, with huge discounts on everything from air fryers to vacuum cleaners, and even stand mixers to laptops.

Christmas is just around the corner and with three weeks to go until advent begins, retailers have reduced the cost of beauty calendars ahead of Black Friday.

Designer beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury is known for its high-ticket price makeup and skincare. Albeit desirable, the brand, which sells foundation, concealer, primer, mascara and skincare, is out of reach for many Brits in terms of budget.

It’s official, the countdown to Christmas is finally upon us, as department store John Lewis once again kept up their tradition of releasing a heartwarming advert to spread some much needed holiday cheer this festive season. This year, the joyful advert features a break from tradition, when a young boy called Alfie accidentally grows a Venus fly trap, called Snapper, rather than a Christmas tree to hang his holiday ornaments on.

John Lewis has defended the content of its new Christmas advert following criticism from some viewers on social media. The 2023 upbeat festive ad was shown for the first time today (Thursday, November 9) and follows the light-hearted story of a young boy whose grow-your-own Christmas tree turns out to be a mischievous Venus flytrap.

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Retailer John Lewis is well-known for its emotional and iconic Christmas adverts and it is something many people look forward to seeing every year to mark the official start of the Christmas period. They have brought us some of the most memorable Christmas adverts over the years, including Buster the Boxer, Man on the Moon, The Beginner and The Bear and the Hare.

John Lewis' Christmas advert this year is not just a visual treat, but also an auditory delight, thanks to the music provided by world-renowned opera artist Andrea Bocelli.The 65 year old tenor performs a song called Festa, which means celebration, written and produced specifically for the advert. Andrea, who hails from Pisa, Italy, expressed his joy at being part of the John Lewis advert, saying he was "delighted to take part in this wonderful and unique tradition of Christmas storytelling." But there's more to Andrea than his phenomenal career; despite being visually impaired since birth and becoming completely blind after a brain haemorrhage. The vocal star managed to complete a law degree at the University of Pisa while performing music gigs on the side.

Available today (November 9) via Decca, the new track ‘Festa’ is the latest to be featured in the annual advert by John Lewis – which has become a staple of the festive period in recent years.“I am delighted to take part in this wonderful and unique tradition of Christmas storytelling,” said Bocelli of his contribution. “It is very special for me given the great support this will bring to both the John Lewis and Andrea Bocelli foundations.

The voice behind this year's heartwarming John Lewis Christmas advert is none other than world-famous opera singer Andrea Bocelli.The 65 year old legend lends his vocals to the charming tale of Snappy the Venus flytrap, singing a joyful tune called Festa, which means celebration.This beautiful song, penned and produced by Le Feste Antonacci, will also be released as a charity single. Andrea shared his excitement about being part of this festive tradition and said: "I am delighted to take part in this wonderful and unique tradition of Christmas storytelling. It is very special for me given the great support this will bring to both the John Lewis and Andrea Bocelli foundations.

The John Lewis Christmas advert for 2023 has a heartwarming meaning behind its song with Italian lyrics. This year John Lewis has introduced us to a Venus flytrap named Snapper and is all about celebrating how Christmas traditions have changed and differ from home to home.To accompany the advert is the festive tune sung by opera legend Andrea Bocelli, which features the Italian phrase "La Vita e una festa", which means "Life is a celebration".

It's the most wonderful time of the year - and what better way to celebrate it than with the release of the annual Christmas adverts?

This year, John Lewis' Christmas advert centres around a young boy who wants to grow his own Christmas tree - but not everything is as it seems. The tree turns out to be a mischievous Venus flytrap which causes chaos for the family.

John Lewis' Christmas advert for 2023 has been revealed and you might not be crying at your TV screens this time over all the festive feels. The retail giants have become pretty famous for their annual festive film and this year's edition, as ever, has been kept very much under wraps.

This year's John Lewis Christmas advert comes with a big range of merchandise, including ‘Snapper, The Perfect Tree.' The department store's festive advert is an exciting sign for many TV watchers that the festive season has finally begun.

For more information and offers, check out OK!'s Black Friday 2023 guide here. If you didn't manage to get your hands on tickets to Taylor Swift's The Eras tour, at least you can copy the pop star's signature scent – and it's currently on sale.