Christmas panto star gets surprise marriage proposal in opening weekend of Beauty and the Beast show

A panto star was left stunned when his boyfriend surprised him with a proposal on-stage during the opening weekend of his Christmas run. Lee Samuel, who plays Boabby Blumenthal in this year’s production of Beauty and the Beast at Beacon Arts Centre, was taking his final bow when boyfriend Lee Johnston appeared from behind the … Read more

One Life review – Anthony Hopkins in extraordinary true story of ‘British Schindler’ | Film

You’d need a heart of stone not to be touched by this extraordinary true story of Nicholas Winton, the “British Schindler”, and by the simplicity and heartfelt directness with which it’s told by screenwriters Nick Drake and Lucinda Coxon and director James Hawes. It’s a story of wartime Europe and postwar memory, and also a … Read more

CNN’s Anderson Cooper Does Tequila Shots On Live TV, Regrets It

At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone. Our News, Politics and Culture teams invest time and care working on hard-hitting … Read more

Comedian Dave Hughes hospitalised after shocking surf accident at Queensland beach

Australian comedian Dave Hughes was hospitalised after painfully injuring his shoulder during a surf on the Gold Coast. The 53-year-old radio and TV personality described the ordeal as the “worst pain of his life” after posting details of the surfing accident on social media. Hughes shared a selection of confronting photos, explaining to fans he … Read more

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark to Abdicate the Throne After 52 Years

Something surprising is happening in the state of Denmark. The country’s monarch Queen Margrethe II has announced she will abdicate the throne in January after more than 50 years of reign. “On 14 January 2024—52 years after I succeeded my beloved father —I will step down as Queen of Denmark,” the 83-year-old said in her annual New Year’s Eve speech, broadcast … Read more

Stevie Doc thanks fellow Scots for support after winning dream theatre role on Mamma Mia: I Have A Dream

Dancing Queen Stevie Doc has thanked her fellow Scots for their support after winning the coveted role of Sophie in London’s West End. The 22-year-old musical theatre teacher wowed the judged on STV’s Mamma Mia: I Have A Dream, which searched for the next Sophie and Sky to star in the hit musical based on … Read more

From Furiosa to Nicolas Cage: 10 Australian films to watch in 2024 | Australian film

Australian cinema in 2024 looks set to offer plenty of exciting sights and sounds – from desert-set dystopian carnage to an investigation into Mozart’s long-neglected sister. Here are 10 films to look out for. 1. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Mad Max: Fury Road delivered a ton of surprises, including a female lead – Charlize … Read more