Amazon Prime, Spotify set to be worst hit by Brits cancelling subscriptions January 4, 2023 British households are cancelling online subscriptions as the cost of living soars, with Amazon Prime and Spotify among the most-searched subscriptions to be cancelled, according to a new study. According to a new study by VPN Online, Brits are increasingly cancelling their streaming subscriptions to save money amid sky-high inflation. In 2022, the average Brit [...]
Teen actors from Romeo & Juliet sue for child abuse over nude scene January 4, 2023 The two teen actors that starred in a 1968 film version of Romeo & Juliet are suing film studio Paramount for child abuse, over 50 years on from when the film came out. Romeo & Juliet was a success and was nominated for four Oscars, but the two actors are taking legal action over a [...]
Sir Michael Caine shares Pele memories from working together on 1980s film set January 4, 2023 Pele, perhaps the world’s greatest footballer, but actor? The legendary Brazilian footballer died last week aged 82 after a battle with cancer, and will be remembered for scoring a Guinness World Record breaking amount of goals throughout his career. But he also appeared in seven films. In 1981 he starred opposite Sir Michael Caine in [...]
Netflix 1899 cancellation: thousands of fans sign petition to save show January 3, 2023 Thousands of fans have signed a petition in the days since Netflix’s hit show 1899 has been cancelled, asking the streaming provider to keep the show. Despite the show’s popularity bosses have confirmed the science fiction show has been axed. In the wake of the news a Change.org petition has been created and has amassed [...]
Meta to discuss bringing back Trump January 2, 2023 Meta, Facebook and Instagram’s parent company is discussing whether Donald Trump should be allowed back on the platforms. In January 2021, Meta (then known as Facebook Inc) had suspended Donald Trump’s social media accounts for two years. Five people, including a police officer died, in the riot. Mr Trump posted a video on Facebook and [...]
Bridgerton season 3 filming delayed as show axes ‘very dark’ scenes January 1, 2023 Bridgerton has been one of Netflix’s stand-out hits over the last couple of years, but it has been reported there’s issues on the set of the forthcoming third season. Filming for Bridgerton season 3 has been underway, but it has now been temporarily paused after one of the show’s screenwriters said they aren’t happy with [...]
Why tequila is set to be the spirit of 2023 January 1, 2023 Would you pay more for tequila than Champagne? Did you see in the New Year with a shot or a flute? Tequila’s seedy, shot-slamming image is gradually fading away – it’s to be enjoyed slowly, to be appreciated, not simply downed. Recent figures by Allied Market Research suggest tequila has generated more than$8bn over the [...]
Wanderlust: The 10 best travel stories from City A.M. in 2022 December 31, 2022 It’s been the year we’ve gone on as many holidays as we could, as the end of You Know What inspired us to do more. Whether by rail, exploring more of the UK, or going further afield, Brits have been relishing the chance to travel, which has taken on a new role this past year: [...]
Wine merchants to check out in 2023 for budding oenophiles December 31, 2022 If you got a special bottle for Christmas and want to learn more, or have simply decided that this is the year you finally become a wine expert, we know some merchants who will gladly help. The UK has some of the best fine wine merchants and specialists in the world. We asked some to [...]
Pope Benedict, first to resign in 600 years dies aged 95 December 31, 2022 Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the first pope to resign in 600 years has died. According to a statement by the Vatican, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesia Monastery in the Vatican. Born as Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger in Germany in 1927, he led the Catholic Church for eight years, before [...]