Ricky Gervais celebrates 26 years since being made redundant, which led to standup success: “I was 37”

Netflix show Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story, in which Koch played Erik and Nicholas Alexander Chavez played Lyle.The renewed interest in the case has caused a lot of people to side publicly with the Menéndez brothers’ cause, including Kardashian, who wrote an essay recently that argued the case is more complex than it first appeared and that the brothers “chose what they thought at the time was their only way out”.Now, in response to the resentencing news, Kardashian has posted on Instagram: “The Menéndez brothers were granted a second chance at life and will wake up tomorrow finally eligible for a parole hearing. They could be released in as early as six months.”She continued: “Society’s understanding of child abuse has evolved, and social media empowers us to question the systems in place.

Romy and Sampha have teamed up for their dreamy new collaboration ‘I’m On Your Team’The single sees the two musicians – who are longtime friends and labelmates – sing softly over a stripped-back piano. “You put your trust in me / I’ll show you I deservе it / All I ever need / Is right under your surface,” sings Sampha.Both musicians join in on the chorus to sing: “And I / Hope the way I feel tonight / Is the way I feel for life,” describing the trust that is built within a relationship that is getting stronger by the moment.

Disney+ are not happy about the latest increase in the streaming service’s prices, with some vowing that it’s “time to cancel”.The planned hikes in UK subscription prices were announced in August, and came into effect on October 17. For those on premium prices, a monthly subscription now costs £12.99, an increase of £2 on previous rates.Disney+ also offers a standard tier, costing £8.99 per month, up from £7.99, and a standard tier with ads, which remains unchanged at £4.99 per month.

Lana Del Rey is officially married to alligator tour boat guide Jeremy Dufrene.Rumours emerged that they had tied the knot in September, after the singer was seen holding hands with Dufrene at Reading Festival 2024.Fans then looked into her Instagram posts for any hints of the relationship, and spotted a post from May – seen below – where she called Dufrene “my guy”. Later, the ‘Video Games’ artist responded to the speculation online.On September 26, the Mail Online claimed that the two got married at a ceremony in Des Allemands, Louisiana – reportedly on the same bayou where Dufrene operates his swamp boat tours.

Primal Scream have shared details of a new UK and Ireland tour set to kick off next year. Find ticket details below.The tour dates are in celebration of the band’s new album, ‘Come Ahead’.

Charli XCX, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter all set to headline Primavera Sound, the ‘Brat’ singer has declared it a “holy trinity”.Yesterday (October 24), the festival announced the full line-up for their 2025 Barcelona edition, with the 23rd instalment set to feature performances from LCD Soundsystem, FKA Twigs, HAIM, Jamie xx, Fontaines D.C., Beach House, IDLES, Clairo, Turnstile and more.Returning to the Parc del Fòrum from June 4-8 in the Spanish city, Primavera boats a gender-balanced line-up – a hallmark of the festival since 2019 – with 147 artists on the bill including TV On The Radio, Sturgill Simpson, ANOHNI and the Johnsons, Floating Points, Stereolab, Spiritualized and Parcels among many more.A post shared by Primavera Sound (@primavera_sound)It’s been a huge year for each of its female headliners, with pop heavyweight Jack Antonoff recently praising their individual efforts and claiming “Brat summer” should be renamed “artist development summer”.“Sabrina, Charli and Chappell Roan — the three of them have had this shared experience of artists who have been crystallising, and that’s where you get gems,” he said. Likewise, Billie Eilish commended the trio, saying fans were drawn to them because they’re “fucking awesome”.Following the line-up announcement, XCX took to X to nod to their collective pop cultural force, saying: “headlining primavera sound next year with sabrina and chappell.

Fontaines D.C. have added a huge Cardiff Castle show to their run of summer 2025 UK tour dates. Find ticket details below.The Grian Chatten-led band will be taking to the stage at the huge venue in Wales on July 30 for a performance to a crowd of over 10,000.For the gig, they’re expected to break out a number of fan favourites from across their discography, as well as multiple tracks from their critically acclaimed latest album ‘Romance’, which arrived earlier this year.The show will see them joined by hip-hop poet and playwright Kae Tempest and London rockers High Vis as special guests.

Bloc Party have added huge Manchester and Brighton shows to their 2025 ‘Silent Alarm’ 20th anniversary tour plans.The announcement that they’d be playing the record in full comes after the band broke out the full tracklist in a special anniversary show in London this summer. Held at Crystal Palace Park on July 7, the gig marked their biggest headline show to date – performing to a 25,000-strong crowd for two hours.Following that, the indie rockers announced earlier this week they are set to play it in full at the 2025 edition of Live At Leeds, and were among the first names lined up for the all-day event, which will be held at Temple Newsam Park on May 24.Kele Okereke and co.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Sacha Baron Cohen resurrected his infamous characters Borat and Ali G during a visit to “The Tonight Show,” in which he imagined what they might say to Donald Trump and Kamala Harris amid the race for president. Ali G is predictably a big admirer of Trump, which allowed Baron Cohen to call out the Republican nominee’s worst behavior. “Yo, Mr Trump.

*Warning - This article contains spoilers for Severance season 1.*

Gorka Marquez has said he's 'sorry not sorry' to his celebrity dance partner Dr Punam Krishan as he pulled a sneaky trick during their Strictly Come Dancing training.

Mark Wright has divided fans as he said he feels 'blessed' while sharing an unexpected view of his and Michelle Keegan's home. The couple have been behind the creation of their dream home in Mark's native of Essex.

Former Coronation Street star Bruce Jones has said he 'can't watch' the popular ITV soap and told how he was approached by fans at a recent Manchester City game after it was revealed he was being axed.

Chris McCausland has addressed another 'curse' spotted around Strictly Come Dancing after fans previously feared he may fall 'victim'. The comedian will be back in the ballroom this weekend alongside professional dance partner Dianne Buswell.

Celebrity Gogglebox is set to return for Stand Up To Cancer, with a new line-up of well-known personalities ready to share their thoughts from the comfort of their sofas.

Coronation Street star John Thompson has dropped a massive spoiler over Gail Platt's exit storyline - and we can hear wedding bells. It's no secret that the Platt matriarch will be saying goodbye to Weatherfield before the end of the year.

Jake Paul is gearing up for his MMA debut in the summer of 2025 after signing a deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) nearly two years prior. This move comes after his decision to focus on boxing after his 2023 loss to Tommy Fury.

Netflix viewers have taken to Twitter to lavish praise on a captivating medical drama that recently premiered on the platform.

A young father's dream holiday turned into a tragedy when he died on the first night of his trip to Cyprus. Ryan Donald, 22, had travelled to the island with friends, but never woke up after going to bed.

Ryan Thomas has shared a relatable parenting moment with fans as his daughter celebrated a milestone. The actor admitted to having 'anxiety' as actress Scarlett Thomas celebrated her 16th birthday with a Halloween-themed bash.

Sam Thompson has stunned fans who were left asking 'how' as he managed to rope in a familiar face to his latest surprise video. The TV and radio presenter and podcast host is often sharing video updates to his Instagram page and so fans often expect the unexpected.

Plans to build hundreds of new homes and a transport hub at Salford Soapworks have been re-submitted to the council in a bid to create a new 'riverside community' in the city.

Louise Thompson made a surprise admission about Pete Wicks which left the Strictly Come Dancing star sharing his love. The reality star and podcast host is currently competing in the BBC One dance contest with dancer Jowita Przystal.

Ruth Langsford has been seen declaring her love for one of her closest TV star pals after they were recently seen letting their hair down together.

Michelle Keegan has been flooded with compliments as she told fans she was 'excited' to share her latest update after seemingly sharing her fitness secret.

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a fire at a home in Salford.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Queen’s 1973 debut album has always been an outlier in the group’s catalog. Yes, it’s a vivid opening statement that set the stage for the glorious creativity and bombast — the heavenly voices, snarling guitars and baroque flourishes — that would peak with “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “A Night at the Opera” just over two years later.

Alison Herman TV Critic The promotional materials for “Before” describe the Apple TV+ thriller as “atmospheric,” which is a euphemistic way of saying the 10-part season is a lot of vamping for precious little payoff. Even with half-hour episodes, several coming in under the 25-minute mark, this drama still manages to drag, endlessly repeating the same setups and visual themes to buy time until an unsatisfying conclusion.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Over the past six decades Lucca Comics & Games, which is held annually within the medieval ramparts of the Tuscan town of Lucca, has expanded exponentially to become the largest geek meet in Europe. This year they are pulling out all the stops with a lineup that comprises the first global event teasing the second season of “Squid Game” with talents in tow, massive celebrations for the 50th anniversary of “Dungeons & Dragons,” and the 40th anniversary of “Tetris” with their respective creators on hand. Lucca’s director Emanuele Vietina spoke to Variety about the event’s theme, which is “The Butterfly Effect,” and why naming a street after the creators of “Dungeons & Dragons” is part of the event’s DNA.

Naman Ramachandran Indian powerhouse producer Guneet Monga Kapoor has boarded Adam J. Graves and Suchitra Mattai’s short film “Anuja” as executive producer. The film recently qualified for Academy Awards consideration after winning Best Live Action Short at the 2024 HollyShorts Film Festival.

Jamie Lang Spain’s The Mediapro Studio brought out the big guns at this year’s Mipcom to promote its first-ever English-language slate, which includes projects featuring John Turturro, Melissa Leo, “24” showrunner Evan Katz and Oscar winner Juan José Campanella, among others. Though the ambitious pipeline was The Mediapro Studio’s big Mipcom head-turner, the company also closed noteworthy deals for a handful of its highest-profile shows of the last several years.

Ellise Shafer When Ashe walked into a session with Suki Waterhouse last summer, she hadn’t written a song in six months. The California-born singer-songwriter had just recently moved to Nashville and was on a hiatus of sorts from the industry after canceling a tour to prioritize her mental health. “I was like, ‘Fine, but put your expectations really low,'” Ashe says of agreeing to the session on a Zoom call with Variety and Waterhouse.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Media companies like News Corp that are suing generative AI companies are stuck in the past — and they risk getting left behind because “AI-enhanced search engines are not going away,” AI startup Perplexity said. On Monday, News Corp-owned Dow Jones & Co.

Ellise Shafer New music from Kate Bush could be on the way. In a rare interview with BBC Radio 4’s “Today” program, the elusive artist said she is “very keen to start working on a new album.” Bush spoke to the BBC’s Emma Barnett about a new short film, “Little Shrew” — set to her 2011 song “Snowflake” — that she wrote and directed to raise money for children in war-torn countries.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Anderson Cooper and Charlamagne Tha God got into a tussle on the former’s CNN show when Charlamagne called out news networks like CNN for focusing less on Donald Trump being a fascist and more on topics related to Kamala Harris such as whether or not she’s Black, a false claim Trump has touted at several points. Cooper called “bullshit” on Charlamagne’s observation, leading to a back-and-forth between the host and his interview subject.

, and by extension, his girlfriend , likely knows that one of the hardest things to market around sober culture is a sense of indulgence. There are obvious benefits to ordering an adaptogenic soda in lieu of a crisp and amberous Negroni in a low-lit restaurant, but it’s not seen as a traditionally sensual thing to do.