There's a major movie opening almost every week from now until the end of the holidays. They may be made in Hollywood, Charlotte O'Sullivan reports, but they feature an interesting array of homegrown talent too... more
Bellowing voice of Brian Blessed may not be the most soothing to some motorists but the actor’s deep tones could soon be on satnav after a Facebook campaign... more
Coming back home from India, you really notice all the bad tempers, beggars and jobsworths. What do they know of England who only England know? India is the future... more
"Lighten up", Peter Mandelson instructed Gloomy Gordon, and Sarah Brown, as usual, got the message before her husband. She was sporting a lustrous honey-tinted hair colour and had forsaken those forbidding beige and red numbers for a vibrant splash of a floral dress. ... more
Footballers and pop stars are the best role models for children, according to a new poll, which found most adults believe youngsters have no one to look up to... more
Why do we bother with Father's Day? The male parent offers precious little to celebrate. Most fathers are absent, in mind if not in body, and those that are present are greedy, stupid, lazy, drunk, selfish and bald... more
Ah, Easter! For some a celebration of the resurrection of a saviour, for others a reminder of our ancient pagan past, but for most of us a chance to watch telly for three days straight and eat chocolate until it leaks out of our ears and cacao-bonds us to the sofa... more
Tax: Deutsche Bank is under renewed pressure from American financial watchdogs after a lawyer was arrested for setting up dubious tax shelters through the bank in the name of Homer Simpson... more
China-smashing women, an art lecture on Homer Simpson - it's autumn at Tate Britain, and that can only mean it's time for the Turner Prize exhibition... more
Matthew Norman pays homage to quitter Sandy Lyle, says The Open is devalued by the absence of Tiger and compares boxing legend Roy Jones Jnr to a block of cheese... more
Dan Castellaneta, the voice of Homer Simpson, cannot save The Bicycle Men - a woeful excuse for a comedy musical based on a single cliche. Doh!... more
Joss Stone's O2 gig could prove a crucial turning point in the soul sensation's career, restoring her slightly tarnished reputation, says Andre Paine.... more
It's another two weeks before The Simpsons Movie opens and until then its content remains secret. Nick Curtis gets some hints from writer Al Jean... more
Homer Simpson will turn superhero in a film spin-off of the hit cartoon series. The donut-loving layabout will become "the greatest hero in US history".... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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