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Arinzé Kene on playing Bob Marley: ‘You can’t just sit back and enjoy my work. I want you to be challenged’

The actor and playwright is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting faces of British theatre. Now he’s stepping into the shoes of Bob Marley in the new West End musical Get Up, Stand Up

Seth Rogen Reveals His First Attempt At Meeting Beyoncé Ended In Embarrassment

Seth Rogen has revealed he was left red-faced (not to mention wet-suited) after his first attempt to meet Beyoncé.

Late night hosts marvel at that photo of the Bidens and Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, mark Star Wars Day

"The Jimmy Carter Library just released this photo of the Bidens visiting the Carters last week," and "it looks like a second-grader made a presidential diorama," Jimmy Fallon said on Tuesday's Tonight Show, filmed before an audience of teachers for Teacher Appreciation Day.

Tim Rice: 'Evita was a bonkers idea'

As the great songwriter prepares to take Jesus Christ Superstar on a 50th birthday tour, he talks about penning hits, his idea for a new musical – and drinking from Lloyd Webber’s Georgian wine glasses

Disney's The Lion King Remake Is Getting A Sequel, With Barry Jenkins On Directing Duties

Disney’s photorealistic remake of The Lion King is getting a follow-up, with Moonlight director Barry Jenkins at the helm.

The Lion King 2 to be directed by Moonlight's Barry Jenkins

The Oscar-winner will take on a follow-up to the 2019 hit Disney remake which will delve into the mythology of the characters

Black Is King review – Beyoncé’s love song to the black diaspora

The superstar’s Lion King-inspired visual album is a feast for the eyes, celebrating the beauty and richness of African cultures with emotion and power

Beyoncé debuts new visual album that aims to shift 'the global perception of the word Black'

Beyoncé is feeling the love from fans after dropping her latest visual album. Disney+ on Friday debuted Black Is King, the new film that Beyoncé wrote, directed, and produced and is based on the music of her 2019 album The Lion King: The Gift.

100% Wolf review – werepoodle is more fluff than stuff

A boy from a superhero werewolf family mutates into an adorable pooch in this watchable but generic animation

Beyoncé unveils trailer for Disney+ visual album Black is King

Singer’s film inspired by The Lion King and is celebration of ‘black resilience and culture’

Beyoncé Releases Trailer For New Visual Album Black Is King

Beyoncé has unveiled a trailer for a new visual album, which will debut on Disney+ next month.

Beyoncé Outlines How Coronavirus Is Disproportionately Affecting Black Communities In Powerful Together At Home Speech

Beyoncé highlighted how coronavirus is disproportionately affecting Black Americans in a powerful speech during the One World: Together At Home concert.

Lockdown watch: Nick Broomfield on The Grinch, Pets and Pink Panther

The documentary-maker is locked down with a seven-year-old which means that family films edge out Citizen KaneRead all the other Lockdown watch choicesThe best arts and entertainment during self-isolationI wish I could send over a list of all the great films I am catching up with during the lockdown: Citizen Kane, Nanook of the North, Battleship Potemkin … However my reality is very different.

Elephant review – Meghan Markle adds schmaltz to Disney yarn

The Duchess of Sussex has provided the voiceover – including plenty of unverifiable comment – for this sugary documentary about elephant migration

Meghan Markle Provides Voiceover For New Disney+ Film, Elephant

Meghan Markle will lend her voice to a new nature documentary on the new streaming platform Disney+, it has been confirmed.

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In case you haven’t heard, Disney+ is launching imminently (on 24 March, to be exact) and the new streaming service will give you access to over 500 films, 350+ series and 26 exclusive originals.

Mulan Remake Met With Overwhelmingly Positive Reaction

Disney’s live-action remake of Mulan has been met with an overwhelmingly positive reaction following its first screening.

Netflix Boss Confirms Hopes To Sign Deal With Prince Harry And Meghan Markle

Netflix’s chief content officer has confirmed he’s hoping he can lure Prince Harry and Meghan Markle into a new deal once they have officially stepped down from their duties as senior royals.

Oscars 2020 Nominations: The 11 Biggest Snubs And Surprises

In what has turned out to be a year of very few surprises, Joker is leading the pack at this year’s Oscar nominations, where it has landed an impressive 11 nominations.

Why Black People Think Racism Drove Meghan And Harry To Quit The Royal Family

“I left the UK because I was so tired of the racism. I can relate to Meghan – America holds promise for the Duchess like it did for me.”

Oscars 2020 Predictions: 18 Films From The Last Year To Look Out For

It doesn’t feel like five minutes since Olivia Colman fan-girled over Glenn Close, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper got very cosy indeed and Rami Malek fell off the stage, and yet we’re already on the road to the 2020 Academy Awards.

Hollywood blockbuster boom fuels record UK cinema advertising

The Avengers, Frozen 2, Star Wars and Toy Story 4 prompt all-time high in advertising at the movies

The Little Mermaid: 30 Things You Missed In The Disney Classic

One of the most beloved Disney classics of all time, The Little Mermaid, is officially 30 years old this weekend.

Lady and the Tramp review – Disney's lovestruck dogs come to half-life

A slick, serviceable, streaming-only remake updates the technology but can’t quite recreate the magic of the 1955 original

‘I must have watched it 50 times’: a Frozen dad prepares for the sequel

It’s the glue in many father-daughter relationships, with its earworm anthem and empowered princesses. Can the most successful animated film of all time do it again?

This Woman Made Her Boyfriend Take A Beyoncé Exam Before They Married

Allie Davis’ boyfriend liked it so he put a ring on it ― but first he had to prove that he bows down to Queen Bey.

Dies Irae: the Latin funeral poem that’s a movie must-have

From The Shining to The Lion King, the haunting tones of Dies Irae crop up in many TV shows and films. How did it become ubiquitous?

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Trolls Told Me I'm Too Ugly To Post Pics. Then I Did And Something Incredible Happened

Beyoncé And Adele Have Recorded A Song Together And We Are Not Ready

Sound the pop emergency alarm – Adele and Beyoncé have apparently recorded a song together.

X Factor: Celebrity Line Up Confirmed – Meet The Contestants

While you’d probably guessed most of their identities already thanks to a less-than-subtle trailer released earlier this month, the famous faces competing on X Factor: Celebrity have been confirmed.

Greta Thunberg Tops List Of 10 Bravest Icons – According To Kids

Children are inspired by Greta Thunberg, Matilda and Malala Yousafzai to be brave in their every day life, a new poll has revealed.

Let's Face It: The 2019 Summer Movie Season Was Dreadful

With summer coming to a close, we can finally say goodbye to what was arguably the most horrendous movie season in the history of summer movie seasons. Good riddance.

'The Lion King' is on its way to beating a box-office record held by the 'Harry Potter' finale

The movie, a remake of the 1994 animated classic, earned $78.5 million on Friday and could make up to $200 million over its opening weekend in the US. It earned $23 million in Thursday previews, the most of any Disney remake so far.

Beyoncé Literally Broke Alllll the Strict Royal Rules When Meeting Meghan Markle

Can you believe it's been almost a week since the legendary meeting of Beyoncé and Meghan Markle happened? Me neither!

‘The Lion King’ Roars to $23 Million Opening on Thursday Night

Disney’s “The Lion King” has pounced on a mighty $23 million in North American locations in Thursday night preview showings.

Beyoncé's Lion King album is more about Beyoncé than The Lion King

Following in the footsteps of Kendrick Lamar's Black Panther, Beyoncé has released a 14-track album to accompany Disney's remake of The Lion King. "This is sonic cinema," said the star, who plays Nala in the film, as she announced the record, called The Gift.

Review: 'The Lion King' gives us more of a miaow than a roar

Disney are going in hard with regurgitating their existing animated content in live action, rebooted or simply remade form. This year alone we’ve already had Dumbo, Aladdin and now The Lion King.

Meghan Markle wears $18K outfit to meet Beyoncé at 'Lion King' premiere

The internet lost its mind when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle queued up to meet Beyoncé for the first time.

Beyonce Hugs Meghan Markle at London's 'Lion King' Premiere

If Beyoncé wasn't royalty before, she certainly is now -- she embraced Meghan Markle when, technically, commoners aren't supposed to touch ... unless a Royal does it first.

Donald Glover's Son Can't Wait to See The Lion King, But Not Because of His Dad

The 35-year-old actor recalled his son's hilarious reaction to being asked to see the film on Tuesday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

Listen to Beyoncé’s Song 'Spirit' From New Lion King Album

Beyoncé has curated a new album featuring international artists called The Lion King: The Gift. It’s out July 19. The album, as well as the film’s soundtrack, will feature a new Beyoncé song called “Spirit.” Listen to the new song below.

'The Lion King' Trailer Is Frame-By-Frame Identical To The Animated Version

Disney has stayed faithful to the beloved 1994 film in their first look at the remake, having recreated the animated teaser frame-for-frame in CGI. 21.jpegThe trailer, which debuted late on Thursday night, opens with the familiar opening bars of ‘Circle Of Life’.

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