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Le Carré with a cocktail, not a cuppa: the glamour and escapism of The Night Manager

The second series of the Tom Hiddleston-fronted drama is first le Carré adaptation not based on author’s own workIt was in a market square in the Colombian city of Cartagena when Georgi Banks-Davies wondered if she had bitten off more than she could chew.The director of The Night Manager’s second se…

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Strictly Come Dancing’s new hosts: who is in the running?

As two beloved presenters stand down, speculation is rife over who may take up the ‘very sparkly baton’After more than two decades with Strictly Come Dancing, Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly are approaching their last tango.The much-loved presenters will present the show’s live final on Saturday nig…

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Six great reads: great Rob Reiner moments, Ilhan Omar on Trump and disastrous secret Santas

Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days Continue reading...

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‘Saturday Night Live’: How to Watch the Christmas Show with Ariana Grande & Cher Online for Free

Ariana Grande hosts, while Cher performs as musical guest on Saturday, Dec. 20.

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The 17 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers We’d Buy Ourselves (2025)

Plant parents don’t always want another plant—up your gift-giving game with these favorite plant presents we've tested.

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What Fans Did to Attend a Bad Bunny Show in Mexico City

The award-winning Puerto Rican artist, the most-streamed on the planet, is performing eight concerts in Mexico. People flocked from all over the world, including the United States.

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Unseen Tennessee Williams radio play published in literary magazine

The Strangers, a horror tale written during the playwright’s college days, appeared in the Strand magazine this weekAs one of the 20th century’s most successful playwrights, Tennessee Williams penned popular works at the very pinnacle of US theater, including A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Ho…

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Samuel Ojo on the perils of Christmas shopping – cartoon

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‘There’s a sense of our freedoms becoming vulnerable’: novelist Alan Hollinghurst

A knighthood, a lifetime achievement award and a hit theatre production of The Line of Beauty… the author on a year of personal success and political changeIf there can be a downside to receiving a lifetime achievement award, it can surely only be the hint of closure it evokes. I put this as tactful…

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The Year’s Most Daring, Original Blockbusters All Came From the Same Studio

Why even casual movie fans should care about the Warner Bros. deal.

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TV tonight: Strictly’s fab-u-lous goodbye to Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

A bittersweet night as a winner is announced on the beloved hosts’ last show. Plus: wall-to-wall Madness bangers! Here’s what to watch this evening7pm, BBC One Continue reading...

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Dave Chappelle Drops Surprise Comedy Special, ‘The Unstoppable’

The legendary comedian released a new Netflix special on Friday night

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Olivia Dean Tightens Grip on ARIA Charts With Third Week at No. 1

The achievement adds to a standout year for women on the ARIA albums tally.

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Dave Chappelle Addresses Charlie Kirk, Saudi Comedy Fest in New Netflix Special The Unstoppable…

The 75-minute special, Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable…, is now streaming on Netflix
Dave Chappelle Addresses Charlie Kirk, Saudi Comedy Fest in New Netflix Special The Unstoppable…
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Which story popularised the eating of turkey at Christmas? The Saturday quiz

From the Yule Cat and Madame Berthe’s mouse lemur to Taylor Swift and John Everett Millais, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Where does the Yule Cat devour people who don’t have new clothes?2 Who successfully answered the radio advert: “Astronauts wanted, no experience required”?3 Which s…

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The 23 Best Movies on Amazon Prime, WIRED's Picks (December 2025)

Wicked, Merry Little Batman, and Die Hard are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.

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'Very cool': The 70s Afro-rock genre enjoying a rebirth

In 1970s Zambia, Zamrock led a musical revolution. It's now back, with some big names among its proponents.

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Ending Explained: Everyone Who Dies, and Will There Be an ‘Avatar 4’?

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” now playing in theaters. Director James Cameron is back with biggest and longest “Avatar” movie yet, “Fire and Ash.” Taking place shortly after the events of 2022’s “The Way of Water,” “Fire and Ash” ups the stakes even …

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Sydney Sweeney Has Found Quite a Way to End Her Weird Year

We've all been riding a Sweeneycoaster in 2025.

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Best theater of 2025, and how you can see these shows

From Broadway hits to Off-Broadway gems, and even the "flops" we loved! Mashable has seen a slew of shows to tell you what was great and what you can still see (somehow).