just now (229+ words) Parr said his brightly coloured, closely observed pictures of British life were "disguised as entertainment" but they became hugely popularMartin Parr, the British documentary photographer who captured the peculiarities of the nation with clarity and hilarity, has died aged 73. He had been diagnosed with cancer in May 2021.Known for his acute observations of the English class system, Parr"s images covered sunbathers and Conservative clubs, village fetes and coffee mornings, often in vivid colour and with more than a dash of humour. His iconic 1986 photobook The Last Resort: Photographs of New Brighton captured working-class holidaymakers in the Wirral, Liverpool and helped mark a sea change in British documentary photography, from the gritty, black and white style of the past towards a cheekier and more colourful style. Continue reading... Known for acute observations of class system, Parr"s images were often…...

just now (666+ words) Shakespeare's Globe, LondonMeticulous direction and an excellent cast bring to life the story of Geppetto and the puppet he crafts from wood'Fast is FUN!" bellows Pinocchio as he tears about the stage, testing the limits of his newly animated legs. It's a handy edict for anyone adapting the many moralising, terrifying and bizarre episodes within Carlo Collodi's 1883 novel. Charlie Josephine and Jim Fortune's new family musical takes heed, barreling out of the blocks to cover an impressive chunk of Collodi's story while swapping its darkness and finger-wagging for heartwarming lessons and boisterous humour.In a narrow-minded Italian town (hammily chorused "mamma mias!" kick off the blissful silliness to come), free-thinking inventor Geppetto is an outcast. His ticket to adventure arrives as a piece of talking wood, which he plans to craft into a fortune-winning puppet. Pinocchio, of course, has other…...

1+ min ago (263+ words) This is one award show that's just For You. TikTok's first awards show is streaming this month. Here's everything you need to know about who's nominated at the 2025 TikTok Awards and how to watch the ceremony live. Invitees will be walking the red carpet at the TikTok Awards beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Thursday, Dec. 18. The pre-show will be followed by the ceremony, which starts at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. " You can stream the 2025 TikTok Awards live on the official TikTok account or on TikTok's streaming partner"Tubi."And in case you miss the livestream, the show will also air the next day on Tubi. Some of TikTok's biggest names are up for awards this year, including Brooke Monk, Alix Earle, and Bretman Rock. Additionally, you'll notice accounts for celebrities like Coco Gauff, Shay Mitchell, Paris Hilton, and Katseye up for awards…...

1+ min ago (849+ words) Set in the 1870s , a Crow woman marries a fur trader and must maneuver within two cultures. Editor's note: The opinions of the smart, well-read women in my Denver book club mean a lot, and often determine what the rest of us choose to pile onto our bedside tables. So we asked them, and all Denver Post readers, to share their mini-reviews with you. Have any to offer? Email [email protected]. " Barbara Ellis "The Director," by Daniel Kehlmann, translated by Ross Benjamin (Simon & Schuster/Summit Books, 2025) "The Director," by Daniel Kehlmann, translated by Ross Benjamin (Simon & Schuster/Summit Books, 2025) In this historical novel, Kehlmann explores the moral challenges and drip-by-drip erosion of moral clarity through the incremental compromises made by German filmmaker G.W. Pabst in Nazi Germany. Pabst, who escaped Germany for Hollywood in 1933, puzzlingly returns in 1939 and, under the imprimatur of the…...

1+ min ago (231+ words) To get into heaven, you have to kill at lot of demons. At least, that's the way it works in Neon White, a unique blend of lightning-fast shooter and horny visual novel with a bit of deckbuilding thrown in for flavor. One of the most captivating games of 2022, it's now available on PlayStation Plus, where it feels just as great as the day it launched. Neon White is an ultra-fast platforming shooter with surprisingly lovable characters. Neon White's level are a glorious blitz of platforming and shooting. That's a big problem for Neon White, because everyone else in the competition seems to know exactly who he is, but he's lost all but the most basic of his memories. He knows he's seen this collection of weirdos before, but as they flirt, taunt, or reminisce about old times with him, he…...

2+ min ago (313+ words) Reba McEntire's and Rex Linn's on-set kissing drew attention as staff respond with visible unease. Dec. 7 2025, Published 8:00 a.m. ET Lovebirds Reba McEntire and Rex Linn are smooching up a storm on the set of their TV sitcom, Happy's Place " and RadarOnline.com can reveal they may want to tone it down a notch. The happy couple recently announced their engagement after five years of dating, but on-set sources revealed they're already acting like newlyweds. Reba McEntire and Rex Linn drew attention on the 'Happy's Place' set for their frequent public display of affection. "They can't keep their hands off each other. You'd think they were teenagers in love and not a couple well into their senior years," an insider told RadarOnline.com. "It's pretty over the top at times. People have to look away because they're constantly making out. They spend…...

2+ min ago (582+ words) The star was a high profile signing for the BBC soap just 18 months ago EASTENDERS star Roland Manookin has been axed by bosses in a shock move. The actor " who played Teddy Mitchell in the BBC soap " was a high profile signing just 18 months ago to lead a new branch of the Mitchell family. He arrived alongside on-screen sons Elijah Holloway and Lewis Bridgeman as Billy Mitchell's secret half-brother. However Roland " who is famous for roles in Brit films The Football Factory and Rise of the Footsoldier " has now become the latest star to leave the show after new boss Ben Wadey took control as executive producer earlier this year. A source said: "Roland took a big risk agreeing to join EastEnders after his long and successful career in film. "There was big hopes for the Mitchells being revitalised by…...

2+ min ago (466+ words) A beloved'artist best known for his inspiring television series and instructional books introducing generations to the joy of painting has died aged 91.' Through his engaging teaching style and passion for art, Alwyn Crawshaw became a familiar and trusted figure to millions of aspiring artists across Britain and beyond.' Over a long and prolific career, he created and presented numerous art programmes for the BBC and Channel 4, including'A Brush with Art,'the Painting Challenge and'Crawshaw Paints. ' His approachable, down-to-earth manner and clear demonstrations made painting accessible to everyone, earning him a devoted following." His fame was further enhanced by the parody of Alwyn and wife June in the BBC comedy sketch show the Fast Show.' He was portrayed as Johnny Nice Painter, an aging artist who goes on painting expeditions to the countryside with long-suffering wife, Katie. All would go smoothly,…...

2+ min ago (979+ words) Generous storage, with foldable padded divider Decent quality and compact dimensions Only for lightweight gear No way to pack away tripod straps For such times, a backpack is excessive, and with which access to what's inside is typically slow and complicated. No, I need a small holder with quick access to gear, and that's where a bag like Ulanzi's Camera Sling Bag (9L) is perfect and one of the best camera bags of its kind. It takes the same crossbody bag form as the bags all the kids are wearing these days, but is also deeply practical (shh, don't tell them). It's larger than your average crossbody bag " aka a sling bag " meaning it's surprising just what can fit inside, without compromising on the advantages of such a bag type. For content creation, a smartphone, wireless mic case, portable SmallRig mini…...

2+ min ago (517+ words) The "sacrificial complex" contained hundreds of bits of horse bridles and bronze beads, revealing a new aspect of ancient nomadic peoples' funeral rituals. A unique "sacrificial complex" discovered between two burial mounds in Russia has revealed new information about the funerary rituals of nomadic people in the south Ural Mountains nearly 2,400 years ago. The excavation revealed several caches of artifacts between the mounds. In total, there were more than 100 objects, mostly related to horseback riding, as well as more than 500 bronze beads, according to a translated statement from archaeologist Sergey Sirotin, one of the dig leaders. In one cache, located to the southeast of the mound, excavators found a gold applique plaque depicting the head and forepaw of a tiger. To the west of the mound, they found a cache containing fragments of both a bronze ladle and a cauldron....