Samantha Morton's performance as Circe in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is the film's standout, with a practical-effects pig transformation scene that earned crew applause, second only to Heath Ledger's Joker.
Nicole Botha, adopted as a newborn in South Africa, discovered her Black heritage at 16 through a dance class comment and later a DNA test, reshaping her identity.
Laverne Cox declares that no show has matched Orange Is the New Black's diversity, reflecting on its legacy seven years after the finale.
Riders on Blackpool's Big Dipper rollercoaster were evacuated after a suspected derailment. The ride rolled backwards, and passengers were offered Burger King as compensation.
Science Gallery London, an underrated art venue at London Bridge, will close on July 31. Three final exhibitions are running until the last day.
The Trainspotting musical is a baffling West End flop that forgets the grit of Irvine Welsh's story, replacing it with jazz hands and forgettable songs.
Emmerdale star Danny Miller shared a beautiful poem for his wife Steph on their 4th wedding anniversary, celebrating 20 years together and their three children.
Jumbi, a hi-fi cocktail bar in Peckham helmed by Bradley Zero, offers irresistible dancing, weekly events, and Afro-Caribbean cuisine like oxtail stew and rum roasted pineapple.
Upstairs at Hausu, a new cocktail bar above Peckham's Hausu restaurant, offers inventive drinks, bar snacks, and giant vaulted windows. Rating: 4/5.
Strictly Come Dancing's 2026 cast is one of the strongest ever, but the BBC's sporadic, low-key announcements are selling the show short, says Metro columnist Adam Miller.
An Italian fraudster who built a fake Roman amphitheatre and charged tourists £35 for visits has been jailed for two years and four months.
Denise Welch, 68, shared private wedding photos of son Matty Healy and Gabbriette Bechtel, stunning fans with her youthful appearance in a blush Solace London gown.
A woman inherited a painting believed to be by 18th-century artist Katherine Read; BBC's Fake or Fortune confirmed it as genuine and valued at over £100,000.
Amplius housing association sent letters to residents in Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire, after complaints about parents calling children in from play, sparking backlash from locals who call it 'absolutely crazy'.
Opal Fruits, discontinued in 1998, have returned to Poundland, Home Bargains and B&M for 95p-£1, sparking nostalgia among shoppers who prefer them to Starburst.
Discover Kefalonia, the mythical island of The Odyssey, with unique accommodations blending ancient legends and modern luxury.
Coronation Street's PC Jess Heywood is returning to Weatherfield, actor Donnaleigh Bailey confirmed on Instagram. The character, a fan favorite since 2017, has appeared in multiple storylines including Todd Grimshaw's domestic abuse ordeal.
Emma Rice's musical adaptation of Enid Blyton's Malory Towers books receives a 4-star review, charming audiences at Alexandra Palace with a talented cast and clever staging.
Former Coronation Street star Channique Sterling-Brown revealed she flirted with DS Swain to throw fans off, potentially changing Dee-Dee's sexuality.
The world's most luxurious yacht, the Azzam, will dock in London, featuring a new artwork commemorating the occasion. The 180-meter vessel is valued at $600 million.
Luxembourg is often seen as boring, but a local content creator says it offers forests, castles, hiking, and a diverse food scene, with free public transport.
Metro's weekly Soaps quiz tests your knowledge of Coronation Street, Emmerdale, and EastEnders. Sarah Platt is arrested for Theo's murder, DC Craig joins EastEnders, and Moira faces heartache.
Solve the hard Sudoku puzzle 7391 from The Guardian. Test your logic skills with this challenging number placement puzzle.
The musical adaptation of Irvine Welsh's novel fails to capture the dangerous energy of Danny Boyle's film, with choppy storytelling and forgettable songs.
Seinfeld's Jason Alexander apologized to Courtney Stodden for a 2012 Funny or Die sketch where he rubbed a phone on her breasts when she was 17, calling it inappropriate and regrettable.
After Hong Kong police arrested five bookstore employees for seditious publications, a T-shirt slogan 'I am a bookstore employee' went viral in Taiwan, and a banned book by NPR journalist Emily Feng sold out, prompting emergency reprints.
Tom Hiddleston's emotive docudrama on Pompeii's eruption is embarrassing and exhausting yet undeniably entertaining, blending cheese and cringe.
Ian Anderson reflects on 40 years of The Designers Republic, from DIY beginnings to iconic designs for Aphex Twin, Warp Records, and beyond.
Rachel Roddy's ratatouille and potato gratin combines classic Provencal stew with potatoes and a cheesy herb crumb topping, perfect for summer produce.
Judy Bain, 81, discovered she is the granddaughter of Arthur Whitten Brown, who completed the first nonstop transatlantic flight in 1919, after a lifelong family secret.