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Taylor Swift opened her highly anticipated Eras Tour with an epic concert in Phoenix, Arizona, Friday night. The 33-year-old singer kicked off her first tour since 2018, performing 44 songs from ten albums over three hours, 15 minutes.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic All the old Taylors came to the phone Friday night at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. For the purposes Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, these past personas are all very much alive, because what died didn’t stay dead, and… well, quoting lyrics will only get you so far in describing a show that may best first be characterized by its essential stats: 44 songs in 192 minutes.

After that Superman fake-out in the first movie, director David F. Sandberg knew that if he was going to pull off another DC cameo in the sequel, it would have to be for real this time.And he pulled it off! Just as all hope seemed lost in the final act, Wonder Woman aka Diana Prince (Gal Gadot), appeared to save Shazam (Zachary Levi) and leave her favorite fanboy swooning.«We wanted to poke fun at the first movie where we had to obscure Superman’s face,» Sandberg told ET's Ash Crossan ahead of the film's release. «On this one, I actually didn't believe it was going to happen, because she was in the script from day one but… Gal couldn't be there [for some of the filming] so we had to do it with a stand in.

Actress Charlotte Jordan, known for her role as barmaid Daisy Midgeley in Coronation Street , has become a firm favourite for viewers since joining the show in 2020. Off-screen the 27 year old soap star lives in a stunning high-rise flat in Manchester with spectacular city views. Sharing a glimpse on her Instagram, the views from her floor-to-ceiling windows are breathtaking during both day and night, creating a perfect backdrop for curling up on the sofa and unwinding after a long day filming.

Richard Kuipers Murder, treachery and political intrigue are the juicy ingredients of Zhang Yimou’s “Full River Red,” an entertaining if overlong mystery-comedy set in the narrow passageways and dark chambers of a Song dynasty military compound in 1146. With a twist-packed plot to match its labyrinthine location, Zhang’s fast-paced film motors along nicely as an engaging “Knives Out”-style whodunnit before stumbling a little in the protracted final act. A Lunar New Year smash hit in China, “Full River Red” will be released on 150 North American screens by specialty distributor Niu Vision Media on March 17.  The biggest commercial success of Zhang’s distinguished 35-year career, “Full River Red” has already grossed a whopping $671 million at home since Jan. 22. The 157-minute blockbuster continues the string of hits (“Cliff Walkers,” “Shadow,” “Sniper”) he’s delivered since big-budget international co-production misfire “The Great Wall” in 2016. Much less ornately decorated and colorfully photographed than Zhang’s famous wuxia epics “House of Flying Daggers” and “Hero,” this intricately plotted outing is more concerned with wordplay than swordplay.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic In “John Wick: Chapter 4,” the epic culmination of the flamboyantly brutal death-wish-meets-video-game-meets-the-zen-of-Keanu-Reeves action series, our hero finds himself in a Berlin nightclub that resembles a pulsating Bauhaus Eurodisco by way of “Fellini Satyricon.” The place is like a concrete cathedral, with giant mosh pits of dancers throwing their arms up to the heavens as waterfalls cascade down the side walls (it almost looks like it’s raining). But Reeves’ John Wick, as he makes his way through the neon wetness, isn’t dancing. He’s getting ready to start shooting — which, for him, is more or less the same thing. As he skulks forward, oily hair hanging down the sides of his face, the camera glides just ahead of him, framing him like the renegade action demigod he is. We might be in the middle of the world’s most cutting-edge cologne commercial.

Molly-Mae Hague has told fans she has 'epically failed' as she implored them to ask her a question. The new mum shared a post with her millions of Instagram followers on Tuesday evening (March 7) where she also shared her latest 'success' after spending the night away from home with her six-week-old daughter.

EXCLUSIVE: The Bridge creator Hans Rosenfeldt has said he is “not really watching crime shows at the moment,” as he talks up his big-budget Viaplay adaptation of fantasy novel Ronja the Robber’s Daughter, the streamer’s “most ambitious project to date.”

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Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic For more than half a century, John Fogerty stood as the poster boy for all musicians who’d ever signed away rights to their publishing or master recordings and been unable to buy them back. Over time, Paul McCartney and then Taylor Swift came to be symbols, as well, of artists who tried and failed to win full ownership of their own music. But even Swift’s radical decision to re-record all her old albums, to do an end run around her former label selling her masters, may not count as quite as bold as the stance Fogerty took for several decades, during which he refused to perform any of his classic late ’60s and early ’70s Creedence Clearwater Revival songs in protest of his inability to purchase publishing rights for that material.

Tim Gray Senior Vice President “Avatar: The Way of Water” is a sequel, but the VFX team had a mandate far beyond supplying “more of the same.” The follow-up to the 2009 original “Avatar” had many new demands — and these jaw-dropping innovations have helped make the film one of the top box-office films of all time. Joe Letteri, heading up his team at Weta FX, tells Variety, “We were working on this film since the last one finished, identifying what we could do better. Then there was a big burst of research-and-development” about six years ago, when writer-director James Cameron delivered the scripts for this and three more sequels; that’s when they realized the full scope of the film, which takes place in water about 60% of the time.

Nick Cannon is showing some love to his ex-wife Mariah Carey!

Val and Vlad ’till death do they part! Outer Banks stars Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline’s relationship may have not lasted, but their character onscreen romance is forever.

Friends support friends. Cara Delevingne showed her love for Rihanna at Super Bowl LVII with an epic fashion statement. 

Artists don't get paid for the Super Bowl halftime show, but this year Rihanna found a way to cash in by shamelessly promoting her own beauty brand during her performance. The B*tch Better Have My Money hitmaker, 34, could be seen whipping out her Fenty Beauty By Rihanna Invisimatte Blotting Powder compact to lightly make a few touch ups in the middle of her 13-minute show. The product retails for around $34. Alongside a hugely successful music career, Rihanna has built a billion dollar beauty and fashion empire in recent years and clearly couldn't pass up the opportunity for a product placement. Of course, traditional ad spots during the Super Bowl can cost between $6 million and $7million for a 30 second slot. But her make-up break wasn't the only jaw-dropping moment - she also rub her belly while debuting her surprise baby bump.Her representative confirmed she is expecting baby number two after the show. The Savage x Fenty founder welcomed her first child earlier last year in May with rapper, A$AP Rocky. Viewers and fans jumped to social media to applaud Rihanna for using her beauty brand live on the stage, which was her first live television performance in five years.   Paying homage: Rihanna, 34, plugged in her Fenty Beauty brand during her Super Bowl LVII Halftime performance on Sunday amid the Kansas City Chiefs vs.

Rangers kept a grip on their Scottish Cup trophy but it was under severe threat at times on a night of incredible drama as they edged an incident-packed five-goal thriller against Partick Thistle at Ibrox.

It's the series that everyone has been talking about, and now, Happy Valley has aired its final episode. The BBC drama has had viewers glued to their TV screens every Sunday night, with the show gaining praise for its incredible acting and writing.

One of the most epic moments of the nearly-four-hour 65th Grammy Awards was a massive tribute to hip-hop celebrating the music genre's 50th anniversary.LL Cool J introduced the segment, charting the roots of the genre to a party in The Bronx in August 1973, when a DJ played the beats the laid the groundwork for hip-hop.The tribute featured hip-hop artists from multiple generations - from Grandmaster Flash all the way to Lil Uzi Vert, with many fans showering praise on the tribute on social media.LL Cool J revealed in the intro that The Roots' Questlove put the tribute together, adding it was, 'a flash forward through a half-century of one of the greatest ongoing musical stories.Black Thought kicked off the tribute, followed by Grandmaster Flash, Grandmaster Melle Mel and Rahiem of Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five performed The Message, followed by Run DMC, LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt N Pepa, Eric B, Public Enemy, De La Soul, Clipping, Ice-T, Queen Latifah, Method Man, Big Boi from Outkast, Busta Rhymes, The Lox, Missy Elliot, Nelly, Too Short, Swizz Beatz, Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert and GloRilla Epic: One of the most epic moments of the nearly-four-hour 65th Grammy Awards was a massive tribute to hip-hop celebrating the music genre's 50th anniversary (pictured LL Cool J) Tribute: Black Thought kicked off the tribute, followed by Grandmaster Flash, Grandmaster Melle Mel and Rahiem of Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five performed The Message, followed by Run DMC, LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt N Pepa, Eric B, Public Enemy, De La Soul, Clipping, Ice-T, Queen Latifah, Method Man, Big Boi from Outkast, Busta Rhymes, The Lox, Missy Elliot, Nelly, Too Short, Swizz Beatz, Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert and GloRillaGrammy Awards 2023

Shania Twain wore an eye-catching ensemble to the 65th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.The That Don’t Impress Me Much hitmaker, 57, channeled 101 Dalmatians in a spotted black and white sequin suit, featuring flared out bell bottoms.The Canadian superstar accessorized with an over-the-top matching hat, and wore her tresses in a fiery red color.The musician accessorized the ensemble with a silver necklace and tied the look together with bright red lipstick.Twain drew attention to her magnetic eyes with heavy black eyeliner and dramatic lashes. Seeing spots: Shania Twain wore an eye-catching ensemble to the 65th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on SundayShe was also joined on the red carpet by Chris Olsen, who looked dapper in a shimmery black suit over a white shirt.  Music's biggest night is taking place at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles with Trevor Noah hosting the show for a third year in a row. Beyonce leads the nominees with a whopping nine nods, while Kendrick Lamar, Adele, and Harry Styles follow close behind with numerous nominations each.A slew of huge names will also be hitting the stage, with Harry Styles, Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder, Bad Bunny, Mary J.

Czech director Petr Jákl’s third film is by far his most ambitious yet.

Brendan Fraser has been hailed as a comeback king after dominating the 2023 awards season following his acclaimed performance in The Whale.The actor, 54, has been praised by critics for his 'sensational' comeback starring as 600lb English literature lecturer who wants to reconnect with his teenage daughter.The emotional film received a standing ovation at Venice Film Festival and has dominated the awards season, catapulting Brendan back into the limelight in what fans have called a 'Brenaissance'. Sensational: Brendan Fraser has been hailed as a comeback king after winning Best Actor at the Critics Choice Awards (pictured) following his acclaimed performance in The Whale Comeback: The actor, 54, has been hailed by critics for his 'sensational' comeback starring as 600lb English literature lecturer who wants to reconnect with his teenage daughterHe has already picked up the Best Actor gong at the Critics Choice Awards and was nominated for a Golden Globe, but missed out to Austin Butler for his performance as Elvis Presley.Continuing to rise to acclaim, Brendan has also received a Best Actor nod for the 2023 BAFTAs and has most recently scored a nomination in the same category for this year's Oscars.