James Burrows, director of Cheers and Friends, dies at 85
James Burrows, co-creator and primary director of Cheers, who also directed Friends and Frasier, has died aged 85. He directed over 1,000 TV episodes and won 11 Emmy awards.
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Week in photos: Kyiv strikes, Venezuela quake, World Cup
Russian airstrikes kill 27 in Kyiv; Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 2,595; heatwave breaks records across Europe; Harry Kane scores twice for England at World Cup.
Joan Jett and Sammy Hagar to play at new London venue ARC
Rock icons Joan Jett and Sammy Hagar will perform at the new British Airways ARC venue in Kensington Olympia next week, with Hagar playing three intimate shows after cancelling a larger O2 Arena concert.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Wedding Rumors Swirl After MSG
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sparked wedding speculation after a private visit to Madison Square Garden, fueling rumors of an engagement.
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Silo Season 2: Rebecca Ferguson Delivers in Sci-Fi Thriller
Silo season 2 on Apple TV+ delivers a gripping narrative as Rebecca Ferguson's character uncovers deeper secrets, earning critical acclaim for its storytelling and performances.
Shaham's Shrewd Pairing of Coleridge-Taylor and Dvořák
Gil Shaham's fluid and imposing performance enriches Coleridge-Taylor's concerto, paired with Dvořák, in a recording that highlights the Virginia Symphony's light accompaniments.
On the Mark review: a fascinating history of punctuation
Florence Hazrat's 'On the Mark' explores punctuation's evolution, from medieval monks to Trump. A scholarly yet lively look at dots and dashes as style components.
Harry Styles Fans' Polaroid Portraits at Wembley
Photographer Gareth Cattermole used Polaroid film to document the handmade outfits, slogans, and community spirit of Harry Styles's fans during his record-breaking 12-night Wembley Stadium run.
Little House on the Prairie to Trying: Seven Best Shows to Stream
A wholesome new take on Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic Americana leads this week's streaming picks, plus the return of Trying and more.
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Sienna Spiro's Debut Album Visitor: Competent but Disappointing
Sienna Spiro's debut album Visitor is a competent but unremarkable pastiche of Whitney-style ballads, lacking vocal agility and lyrical subtlety despite hints of greatness.
Bugonia to Wicked: For Good – best films on TV this week
Emma Stone stars as a CEO-maybe-alien in Yorgos Lanthimos's black comedy Bugonia, plus the vibrant conclusion of Wicked: For Good and more.
UK-Poland Clan Creates Murky Beauty on Collaborative Album
The festival-formed quartet 2K88, Lauren Duffus, Rainy Miller & Bianca Scout release 'Everything Always Changes', a haunting album of glacial sound design and elegiac grandeur.
Maasai music revival draws young Kenyans to heritage
A revival of Maasai music, blending traditional chants with modern beats, is attracting young Kenyans to reconnect with their cultural heritage, artists and community leaders say.
Joan Jett review: rip-roaring rock, but why Gary Glitter cover?
Joan Jett's first UK headline show in 16 years delivers hard rock hits, but her performance of Gary Glitter's 'Do You Wanna Touch Me' mars the set.
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North Sea Jazz Festival at 50: Jazz's Golden Age Continues
Rotterdam's North Sea Jazz Festival celebrates 50 years with 90,000 attendees and 1,000 artists. Musicians share memories of Miles Davis, Prince, and spontaneous jam sessions at the Bird club.
Living Image: Chapter 1 review – reanimating a legendary show
Five choreographers create new dances in response to Siobhan Davies' 1977 solo Sphinx, which they've never seen, in a thoughtful, rewarding evening at Siobhan Davies Studios.
Ali Smith Seasonal Quartet concert review: words and music connect
New European Ensemble performed works inspired by Ali Smith's Seasonal Quartet at Spitalfields festival, featuring four female composers and creating ravishing harmonies.
−320°F review – Noda's zany odyssey at Sadler's Wells
Hideki Noda's futuristic satire at Sadler's Wells blends Cleopatra, Faust, and bone conduction in a dazzling but over-earnest odyssey.
Abandoned review: Siblings search for parents who left them at station
Three siblings abandoned at Barcelona's Estació de França in 1984 search for clues about their parents, uncovering a secret family history involving a stolen identity and a gang.
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I partied with Madonna until 1am – and couldn't keep up
Reporter Danni Scott joined Madonna's Confessions II album launch party in London, dancing until 1am but struggling to keep up with the 67-year-old star's energy.
Marvel Infinity Saga Concert Adds London Venue
Marvel Infinity Saga Concert Experience at London's Eventim Apollo on December 19, 2026, featuring the Novello Orchestra performing music from all 23 MCU films.
Taylor Swift wedding snub leaves Kelce's friends 'seething'
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding guest list hierarchy sparks resentment among Kansas City Chiefs staff and players, with some receiving only general invites while close friends attend exclusive events.
Sci-fi series Silo scores perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
Apple TV's sci-fi series Silo, starring Rebecca Ferguson, has achieved a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score for its third season, earning critical and fan acclaim.
Metro's Weekly Soaps Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on This Week's Episodes
Metro's weekly soap quiz tests your memory on Emmerdale, Coronation Street, and EastEnders, featuring Bea Pollard, La Voix's cameo, Kev Townsend, and Megan Walsh.
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Graham Norton leads star arrivals for Swift-Kelce wedding
Graham Norton and husband Jono McLeod arrive in NYC for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden, with stars like Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Dua Lipa, and Ed Sheeran also spotted.
Greek priest's doom metal album outranks Daft Punk and Aphex Twin
Father Dionysios Tabakis, a Greek Orthodox priest, has released Paradise Metal, a home-recorded doom metal and religious dubstep album that scored 7.6 on Pitchfork, higher than Daft Punk's Discovery.
Stephen Hough to lead revamped Leeds Piano Competition
Sir Stephen Hough becomes artistic director of the Leeds International Piano Competition, introducing free repertoire choice and raising age limit to 35 for 2027 edition.
Madonna: Confessions II review – vital album in two decades
Madonna's Confessions II, a follow-up to 2005's Confessions on a Dance Floor, marks her best album in two decades, blending old-school dance music with vivid vignettes of 80s New York life.
Alabama Shakes' UK Return: Hope and Raw Energy
Alabama Shakes played their first UK show in 10 years in Leeds, showcasing new music and a hopeful tone ahead of a third album release later this year.
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Pierre Coffin: Female Minion would be the beginning of the end
Pierre Coffin, director of the Minions franchise, answers fan questions, revealing that Minions don't age, a female Minion would be tokenistic, and Minionese is melody-based gibberish.
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