Paying in sweat! How Debbie Allen went from stardom in Fame to conquer Hollywood

She played the world’s coolest dance teacher and has had big success as an actor, director and choreographer, winning a Golden Globe, Emmys and an Olivier. Now, she is back on Broadway. She discusses Trump, the Kennedy Center and where the US goes next

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John Oliver on Trump’s use of supreme court shadow dockets: ‘his go-to method to get his way’

The host makes a case for court reform as the US president bypasses traditional legal processes for emergency rulings

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You’re right to feel suspicious: Wordle is the TV spinoff the world does not need

The game already feels like a relic – so I suspect the TV gameshow will be very annoying indeed. But perhaps this is what newspapers need to stay afloat

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Martin Short opens up about ‘nightmare’ death of his daughter Katherine

Actor and comedian speaks for the first time since his 42-year-old daughter died by suicide in February

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Rove McManus: ‘My most memorable interaction with a fan? I was asked to sign a baby’
By Sian Cain

The former chatshow host and Taskmaster Australia contestant on his nemesis, the celebrity interaction he’s still cringing over and his deep dislike of Gogglebox

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/may/10/rove-mcmanus-interview-10-chaotic-questions

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Rove McManus: ‘My most memorable interaction with a fan? I was asked to sign a baby’

The former chatshow host and Taskmaster Australia contestant on his nemesis, the celebrity interaction he’s still cringing over and his deep dislike of Gogglebox

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King Charles features in surprise birthday tribute to David Attenborough

Whimsical film shows relay of animals carrying centennial card from Balmoral Castle to naturalist in London

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Colbert on McDonald’s supply chain concerns: ‘Perhaps this will finally show Trump the true cost of war’

Late-night hosts discussed Marco Rubio’s meeting with the pope, Trump bragging about his mental acuity and the ongoing ‘skirmish’ in Iran

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MIA review – the creator of Ozark’s new drama is as subtle as being mauled by a 12ft alligator https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/may/08/mia-review-bill-dubuque-paramount #Television #TelevisionRadio #Culture #Miami #Thrillers #Paramount
MIA review – the creator of Ozark’s new drama is as subtle as being mauled by a 12ft alligator

This Florida-set revenge thriller swings between being boring and ludicrous. It’s riddled with awkward dialogue and convenient plotting

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Star Wars has to deliver a proper movie with The Mandalorian and Grogu – otherwise the franchise is dead

The long-suffering saga has been kept alive this decade by TV alone – but even that will perish if the new movie fails to extend its universe

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Post your questions for Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk

As he plays a dodgy sheriff in Ben Wheatley’s Normal, Odenkirk will be here to answer your inquiries about a remarkable career that has taken him from Wayne’s World to Saturday Night Live and The Bear

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