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Echo, the newest series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), has been labelled by many critics as its most violent show to date.The five-episode run, which is streaming now on Disney+, is a spinoff from the series Hawkeye from 2021, and follows the character of Maya Lopez, aka Echo, played by Alaqua Cox.In the show, Lopez returns to her hometown in Oklahoma, where she is forced to reckon with her past and reconnect with her Native American roots, in an effort to embrace her family and community.This series was first speculated upon back in 2021, with Echo, who is a deaf amputee with the ability to perfectly mimic the movements of others, heavily rumoured to be the subject of the show, even before Hawkeye had been first aired.Echo is the first show to be released under the ‘Marvel Spotlight’ banner, which they have introduced for select products that focus on “grounded, character-driven stories” and less on impacting the broader MCU narrative.Marvel Studios’ Head of Streaming, Brad Winderbaum, said: “Just like comic fans didn’t need to read Avengers or Fantastic Four to enjoy a Ghost Rider Spotlight comic, our audience doesn’t need to have seen other Marvel series to understand what’s happening in Maya’s story.”Many reviews have focused on the surprising levels of violence in the show’s action sequences.In a three-star review, The Guardian wrote: “The show is significantly gnarlier than its Disney+ predecessors, with far bloodier violence than has graced the streamer before.”“While Echo doesn’t quite cure the pandemic of Marvel fatigue currently raging across the globe, it shows there may be some life in the old gal.”Empire Magazine, who also give the show three stars, also points to the excitement in some of the

Aramide Tinubu From the use of excessive force and poorly vetted officers to red tape and mismanaged funds, law enforcement organizations across the globe have their fair share of problems. Still, one of the main issues with policing is the personal prejudices of those who wield badges, batons or guns. Biases, whether conscious or unconscious, affect how we navigate the world.

Kraftwerk have announced plans to perform some of their albums in full at an upcoming Los Angeles residency.The electronic music icons are set to kick off the new shows later this year, held at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.Set to kick off on May 21, it will span across nine shows and see them open by playing their album ‘Autobahn’ in full. First released back in 1974, the performance will also coincide with the 50th anniversary of the LP.The following seven shows will see them play other albums, ‘Radio-Activity’, ‘Trans Europe Express’, ‘The Man-Machine’, ‘Computer World’, ‘Techno Pop’, ‘The Mix’, and ‘Tour de France’ in full.In addition to the full album tracklists, each night will feature a second set of additional songs from throughout their catalogue.

The 2024 BAFTA Rising Star nominees have been revealed!

Christian Friedel melts into his roles, most recently as the commandant of Auschwitz in Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest.” The Dresden, Germany-based actor and musician fashioned Rudolf Höss as an executive on the rise: he’s a snappy dresser who’s efficient and knows how to get the most out of his employees and equipment —and how to suck up to his bosses. Except that he’s running a death camp and overseeing the murder of thousands of Jews and whoever else the Nazis didn’t like. He also oversees a large family run by his equally striving and efficient wife, Hedwig (played by Sandra Hüller, who’s having a great year — catch her in “Anatomy of a Fall”).

Keanu Reeves has opened up about his love of Interpol and Kim Gordon while appearing on the latest episode of What’s In My Bag.Reeves’ band Dogstar were the latest guest on the YouTube music show by Amoeba Records, the famous record shop in California. All guests of the show are asked to shop around and pick items and then share what they got and why.The bassist and actor’s first pull was a special edition of Richard Wagner’s ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen’, as performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

Paramore have announced their return with a cover as part of a Talking Heads tribute album after wiping their social media clean.Last month, the trio – comprised of Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York and drummer Zac Farro – took down all posts and images from social media pagess, while their official website displayed a 404 error message. This came after the band voiced a “level of uncertainty” about their future, following the completion of their ‘This Is Why’ tour and recently-fulfilled obligations to their label.Further speculation about the band came last week, when it was announced that they would be pulling out of their headline performance at the ALTer Ego Festival, before it was reported that Paramore are gearing up for a new era and a fresh record deal.Now, the trio have jumped into activity again.

The Chase’s Anne Hegerty has hit back against allegations that she and the other stars of the quiz show have cheated.The 65-year-old quizzer is one of six ‘chasers’ on the teatime ITV game show, and in a new interview with the Daily Star, she revealed that she routinely faces people accusing her of not playing by the rules.The Chase first aired on ITV in 2009, and each episode features four contestants who individually attempt to raise as much money as possible against a professional quizzer, or ‘chaser’, who tries to prevent them from taking home the prize.“I get people saying all sorts of things,” Hegerty, who is known as ‘The Governess’ on the show, told the newspaper. “They ask me if I cheat. They say, ‘You’ve got someone in your ears telling you the answers.”“Others say Bradley [Walsh, the show’s host] reads the questions faster for the chasers.

X-Men co-star Adan Canto has died at the age of 42 following a private battle with appendiceal cancer. The actor was also known for playing Vice President-elect Aaron Shore on Designated Survivor opposite Kiefer Sutherland, and Colombian politician Rodrigo Lara Bonilla on Netflix thriller Narcos.

Victoria Beckham is celebrating Nicola Peltz-Beckham’s dance skills this year. In a sweet tribute, Victoria shared a happy birthday message for her daughter in law and shared a video of the two of them dancing on the beach and having a great time together. Victoria Beckham dances with Nicola Peltz while on family vacation following feud: ‘Fun in the Bahamas’The Beckham family welcomes 2024 in style with one couple missingA post shared by Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham)The video shows Victoria and Nicola having fun on the beach at sunset.

This time last year, Black Sherif was the subject of our first GEN F profile of 2023, the year after he released The Villian I Never Was, No. 49 on our 50 best albums of 2022 list.

Copenhagen-based artist Erika de Casier has confirmed details of a new album. Still, de Casier's third project, will be released on February 21 via 4AD.

Greta Gerwig is currently on her victory lap during awards season. Sure, there’s still plenty of discussion about “Barbie” taking home a ton of awards, including Oscars, but you can just see the filmmaker enjoying every aspect of talking about her runaway hit that broke records and is the highest-grossing film of 2023.

Victoria Beckham sent some love to daughter-in-law, Nicola Peltz Beckham, on her birthday!

Charles Hanson, a well-known face from Bargain Hunt, has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and coercive behaviour against his wife Rebecca Ludlam.The 45 year old auctioneer appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. During the brief hearing, Charles, who lives in Mackworth, Derby, was accused of causing actual bodily harm between May 13 and 17 2020 and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour from May 2015 to June 2023. The TV star, also known for his appearances on Flog It! and Antiques Road Trip, only spoke to confirm his date of birth and enter his pleas of not guilty.

It took a minute, but Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae revealed the nominees for the 2024 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Instagram this morning, and this year’s nominees were dominated by familiar television shows and popular movies. Oh, and Netflix.

We are huge fans of shopping at ASOS because not only are the branded offerings pretty unbeatable, but the retailer regularly offers unique discount codes and amazing sale offers too. However, with the hundreds of items listed under fashion and beauty, available for both men and women, it can sometimes be a minefield to navigate. If, like us, you are looking to get moving more this January and are in the market for some new gym gear, then we thought it would be helpful if we did the tedious trawling task for you to find some of the best activewear to shop online now.

Queen Camilla may be shaping up to succeed where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle failed!

The nominations for the 2024 Screen Actors Guild Awards are in!

Contenders, ready? Gladiators, ready? Well you better be as after 24 years away from our screens, Gladiators is making its return – this time to the BBC, with father-son duo Bradley and Barney Walsh taking to hosting duties. Known for its gruelling obstacles and seemingly impossible The Eliminator challenge, Gladiators first launched onto TV back in 1992 before coming to an end in 2000.The show was briefly revived by Sky One between 2008 and 2009, with former contestant Michael Van Wijk, known as Wolf, returning as a Leader Of The Pack. However, Michael isn’t the only Gladiator who has remained interested in all things health and fitness.

Giovanni Pernice will be making appearance in a hit BBC show, despite the on-going drama with his Strictly Come Dancing partner Amanda Abbington. Professional dancer Giovanni, 33, will join comedian Joel Dommett on The Traitors: Uncloaked on Wednesday, 10 January, as they chat to host Ed Gamble all about the second series of the hit reality show.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and Travis Kelce is already trying to come up with the “right” gift for his girlfriend Taylor Swift!

and dressed almost exactly the same at the same event, with nearly identical styling to boot.For the 14th Governor's Awards on January 9, both actors wore sleek black column dresses with white crystal details at the neckline. Adding to the double-vision illusion, both Robbie and Blunt accessorized with diamond pendant earrings, wore their hair in similar vintage-style curls, and opted for classic soft-glam makeup.Obviously, Robbie and Blunt did not literally wear the same dress. Robbie's gown, by Celine, featured a deep V-neck with ruching at the bust and understated cutouts revealing a peak of ab.

Christine McGuinness has taken a moment to recognise her 'progress' as she shared a little life update amidst another quiet period. The media personality and autism campaigner took to social media as she addressed her lack of posts since sharing an exciting career announcement.

The European Film Academy has unveiled its new board which has been voted in under updated guidelines aimed at ensuring a more balanced geographical representation of its members.

Gemma Atkinson has been flooded with the same messages as they made an observation over her sweet tribute to her mum. The Hits Radio star took to social media to wish her mum, Sandra, a happy birthday.

Keanu Reeves and British writer China Miéville will co-author a novel, The Book of Elsewhere, with Random House imprint Del Rey set to publish in July, the imprint announced today.

finding the body of the late actress last month. According to the call obtained by the Post, the unidentified roommate told dispatchers that there was a “bad stench” coming from the late “Tron” star’s room. When she knocked she only heard Morgan’s pets.

Fans are anxiously awaiting the final episodes of Yellowstone, and we have some information you might want to see!

Bob Saget’s former “Full House” co-stars still can’t believe he’s done two years after his death. The cast remembered the late actor on social media, with Stamos also joining Dave Coulier, Jodie Sweetin, Andrea Barber and Candace Cameron Bure on a Zoom call.“Two years! Hard to believe. As time moves on, that sharp pain I felt at the beginning… it’s become a part of me.

Boy George is spilling tea about what allegedly went down when he met Janet Jackson and Tina Turner.

EXCLUSIVE: National Geographic Documentary Films is returning its Oscar-shortlisted documentary Bobi Wine: The People’s President to select cinemas over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

Tributes have been paid to an 'amazing' mother-of-three from Salford who died during a trip to Turkey said to be for cosmetic surgery. Demi Agoglia, 26, reportedly had undergone a 'Brazilian bum-lift'.

By As a tennis former world number one, four-time winner, and one of the highest paid women in sports, is used to having her moves documented—be it her training sessions, which she films and often shares on her social media accounts, her matches, press interviews.She didn’t quite anticipate the delivery of , in July 2023, being one of them. But, as it turned out, Osaka's mother voice recorded her childbirth—capturing "the moment Shai came into the world,” Naomi says, recalling the unexpected, though not unwelcome, memento.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.It’s an intimate anecdote for someone as famously private as Osaka to share.

After The Flood is the latest ITV series to hit our screens and it stars a string of actors you'll recognise from the likes of Peaky Blinders to Bridgerton.The cast certainly won't disappoint and there's even a real-life couple playing the role of husband and wife.The six-part drama, which launches on Wednesday, 10 January, follows the residents and police after their Yorkshire town is hit by a devastating flood. A man's body is discovered leading PC Joanna Marshall, played by Sophie Rundle, determined to unpack the truth. But what else do we know about the star-studded cast? Here's where you'll recognise them from...

André 3000 has said a collaboration with SAULT is on the cards, revealing that he has spent time in the studio with the mysterious collective.During an interview on BBC Radio 6 Music last month, the OutKast rapper and solo musician (real name André Benjamin) explained: “A musician friend turned me on to them when they were in their secrecy stage. So he connected me with them.“You know, we hung out, went to the studio, messed around a bit… yeah.