Entertainment

Johnny Vegas signs up for Channel 4 show The Greatest Snowman
6 December 2021

Johnny Vegas to appear on The Greatest Snowman

Johnny Vegas has signed up for 'The Greatest Snowman'. The 51-year-old comedian will join an all-star cast as he will go up against interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, TV presenter Cherry Healey, ...

David Neilson playing Roy Cropper in Coronation Street
6 December 2021

Coronation Street’s Roy Cropper actor to make a Christmas comeback

David Neilson is set to return as Roy Cropper in a dramatic Christmas 'Coronation Street' comeback just weeks after exiting the show. The 72-year-old actor left viewers stunned when he ...

Ross Kemp won't rule out a return to eastEnders
6 December 2021

Ross Kemp is up for EastEnders return

Ross Kemp has teased that he could be up for a return to ‘EastEnders’ in the future. The 57-year actor's first stint as Albert Square hardman Grant Mitchell lasted from ...

Ian Wright
6 December 2021

Ian Wright's mother has died

Ian Wright's mother has passed away. The former Arsenal and England striker was forced to leave ITV's FA Cup coverage this weekend when he was informed that his mother Nesta had ...
Laila Morse has revealed she will not return to EastEnders full-time
6 December 2021

Laila Morse will never return to EastEnders full-time

Laila Morse has ruled out ever returning to ‘EastEnders’ “full-time”. The 76-year-old actress wants to focus on new adventures - like riding a motorbike and travelling - but would go back ...

Great British Bake Off star Chigs Parmar is keeping quiet about his relationship status
6 December 2021

Great British Bake Off star Chigs Parmar keeping quiet on his relationship - for now

Chigs Parmar is keeping his relationship status “private” for now. The ‘Great British Bake Off’ finalist - who had only been baking for six months before he applied to feature ...

Picture Credit: Marvel/Sony Pictures
6 December 2021

Get your first look at Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (Part One)

The Oscar-winning Spider-Verse saga will continue in late 2022, when Miles Morales returns for an epic adventure that will transport the Brooklyn web-slinger across the Multiverse. Whilst traversing all-new locations, ...
Willem Dafoe has teased new details about the Green Goblin in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'
6 December 2021

Willem Dafoe: The Green Goblin has more tricks up his sleeve

Willem Dafoe has suggested he has "more tricks up his sleeve" as he returns as the Green Goblin in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'. The 66-year-old actor is reprising his role as ...

Barbara Broccoli has vowed that James Bond will return
6 December 2021

Barbara Broccoli promises James Bond return

Barbara Broccoli has promised that James Bond "will be back". The 007 producer admits that franchise bosses aren't yet sure how the legendary spy will return following Daniel Craig's swansong in ...

Rob Schneider will star in 'Dead Wrong'
6 December 2021

Rob Schneider starring in Dead Wrong

Rob Schneider has joined the cast of 'Dead Wrong'. The 58-year-old actor is attached to star in writer-director Rick Bieber's indie flick, which is based on K.E Clark's novel 'Deadly Instinct'. Rob ...

Tom Holland will play Fred Astaire in a new biopic
6 December 2021

Tom Holland to play Fred Astaire in biopic

Tom Holland will play Fred Astaire in an upcoming biopic. The 25-year-old actor confirmed that he will play the legendary dancer, actor and singer in an upcoming film for Sony. Producer Amy ...
Halle Berry wants to return to Marvel
6 December 2021

Halle Berry wants to return as Storm in the MCU

Halle Berry wants to return to her role of Storm in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The 55-year-old actress - who played the mystic arts Mutant in the 'X-Men' movies of the ...

Games
5 December 2021

What Are Slot Paylines: How Do They Work?

With slot games being at an all-time high in playtime at the moment, especially with online casinos, it is time to find out more about how they work and understand ...

HTC's VIVE Flow Glasses / Picture Credit: HTC VIVE
3 December 2021

VIVE Flow Immersive Glasses Review: Is this VR experience worth your money?

Virtual reality (VR) has always been an impressive feat, with games utilising the out-of-body experience to elevate gaming to another level. Now, HTC have released a completely new VR experience in which ...
Fall Guys
2 December 2021

Mediatonic gives update on Fall Guys launch for Xbox and Nintendo Switch

'Fall Guys' won't launch on Xbox or Nintendo Switch before 2022. Developer Mediatonic has confirmed the game's delayed release on other consoles - which was initially set for summer but got ...
Simu Liu
2 December 2021

Simu Liu presenting at The Game Awards

Simu Liu will be a presenter at The Game Awards next week. The 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' actor - who plays the title role in the hit ...
Kronosaurus in Jurassic World Evolution 2
2 December 2021

Jurassic World Evolution 2 is introducing four new dinosaurs next week

'Jurassic World Evolution 2' is introducing four new Early Cretaceous era dinosaurs. The park management sim - which dropped last month on PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC ...
Halo Infinite
30 November 2021

Halo Infinite multiplayer mode now live after blue screen issue

The 'Halo Infinite' multiplayer mode is now live for all players. Microsoft has urged gamers to restart their console or app if they're struggling to download the game - and to ...
Niki French and Bodie are the best of friends
3 December 2021

How to have the best relationship with your dog, by author and pro trainer Niki French

With so many of us getting puppies and dogs during lockdown, we’re now faced with how to manage their behaviour and keep them as calm and contented as possible whilst ...

Scarlett St Clair opens up in an exclusive piece for Female First
30 November 2021

Five things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Scarlett St Clair

To celebrate the recent publication of her novel, King of Battle and Blood (Bloom Books), bestselling author Scarlett St Clair has opened up with her readers exclusively with Female First. ...

Sea Prayer by Khaled Hosseini and Dan Williams / Image Credit: Bloomsbury Publishing
29 November 2021

Refugee Must-Reads: There's a book for everyone when it comes to learning tolerance

After at least 27 refugees died while attempting to cross the English Channel on an overladen plastic dinghy, and a rather lukewarm expression of empathy from the Home Secretary, it’s ...

E A. Carter
29 November 2021

ONCE MORE WITH THEMING: An Interview With Award-Winning Author E A Carter

Author E A Carter seems impossible to pigeonhole. As comfortable with raw, emotive and honest non-fiction as with the wildest creative flights of genre fiction, she has won multiple awards ...

Paul Cleave opens up in an exclusive piece for Female First
27 November 2021

Five things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Paul Cleave

To celebrate the release of his latest novel, The Quiet People, we asked author Paul Cleave to share a few things that readers may not know about him, so they ...

Will Carver opens up for readers to celebrate the release of his new novel, Psychopaths Anonymous
26 November 2021

Five things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Will Carver

To celebrate the release of his new novel, Psychopaths Anonymous, we asked author Will Carver to open up in an exclusive piece for Female First. Here, he shares five things he ...

The Cure have announced 44 gigs across the UK and Europe
6 December 2021

The Cure announce UK and European tour for 2022

The Cure have announced a 44-date UK and European tour for 2022. The 'Friday I'm In Love' band will kick off in Riga, Latvia on October 6 before concluding five arena ...

Sam Fender wants to be a big musician in the US
6 December 2021

Sam Fender hopes to crack America

Sam Fender is looking to make it big in America. The 27-year-old musician is already planning his next album following the success of the chart-topping 'Seventeen Going Under' and revealed that ...

Brian Harvey back with X-rated festive podcast
6 December 2021

Brian Harvey's X-rated festive podcast is back

Former East 17 star Brian Harvey has recorded a new series of his Rude Retellings podcast, which sees him put an "expletive-laden, effing and jeffing" spin on festive classics. The 47-year-old ...

Little Mix reveal their biggest regret
6 December 2021

Little Mix reveal their biggest regret of their 10-year career

Little Mix regret that they didn't break America. The chart-topping girl group - comprising Jade Thirlwall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards - have just announced that they are “taking a break” ...

Duran Duran heading Ibiza in summer 2022
6 December 2021

Duran Duran are heading to Ibiza for a three-day fan experience

Duran Duran have announced the three-night Ibiza residency, 'Duran Duran: Touch The Sunrise'. Simon Le Bon and co will mark their 40th anniversary with the special experience over May Bank Holiday ...

Ringo Starr was surprised to learn Drake streamed more than The Beatles
6 December 2021

Ringo Starr surprised to learn Drake streamed more than The Beatles

Sir Ringo Starr was surprised that The Beatles' streaming figures are nowhere near Drake's. The iconic Liverpool band's drummer opened up about how proud he is of the legacy of the ...

StagePlayer+ is perfect for fans of the performing arts
6 December 2021

Win a £100 voucher to spend on StagePlayer+!

Calling all Performing Arts fans! One lucky winner will win a code worth £100 to spend on StagePlayer+’s exciting productions from their Rewards Collection of shows, concerts and plays. This ...

WWE's Crown Jewel 2021 is now available on DVD
6 December 2021

Win a copy of WWE Crown Jewel 2021 on DVD!

WWE fans have been calling Crown Jewel 2021 the best event of its kind so far, and if you're one of them, you'll want to relive all of the iconic ...

Queens of Mystery Series is available now
3 December 2021

Win a copy of Acorn Original series Queens of Mystery on DVD!

...

Visit the Wessex Distillery
2 December 2021

Something unique for Christmas: Peek behind the curtain of Gin-making at the Wessex Distillery!

Gin lovers rejoice! Welcome to the Wessex Distillery for a botanical bonanza. With a tour of the distillery and a Gin lab experience where you create your own Gin, this ...

The Very Merry Christmas Game
30 November 2021

Win a bundle of boardgames, including The Very Merry Christmas Game, in time for the holidays!

To celebrate the festive season, we're giving away a whole host of boardgames to enjoy with the loved ones, including The Very Merry Christmas Game! The Very Merry Christmas Game ...

Grab yourself a Bother Boxing Day Bundle!
30 November 2021

WIN: Become a savvy shopper with a £50 Bother Voucher!

Bother is a smart shopping service that is better for people and the planet! While encouraging you to buy fresh food and meat locally, Bother sorts out all your ‘boring basics’, ...

The Cure have announced 44 gigs across the UK and Europe
6 December 2021

The Cure announce UK and European tour for 2022

The Cure have announced a 44-date UK and European tour for 2022. The 'Friday I'm In Love' band will kick off in Riga, Latvia on October 6 before concluding five arena ...

Sam Fender wants to be a big musician in the US
6 December 2021

Sam Fender hopes to crack America

Sam Fender is looking to make it big in America. The 27-year-old musician is already planning his next album following the success of the chart-topping 'Seventeen Going Under' and revealed that ...

StagePlayer+ is perfect for fans of the performing arts
6 December 2021

Win a £100 voucher to spend on StagePlayer+!

Calling all Performing Arts fans! One lucky winner will win a code worth £100 to spend on StagePlayer+’s exciting productions from their Rewards Collection of shows, concerts and plays. This ...

Johnny Vegas signs up for Channel 4 show The Greatest Snowman
6 December 2021

Johnny Vegas to appear on The Greatest Snowman

Johnny Vegas has signed up for 'The Greatest Snowman'. The 51-year-old comedian will join an all-star cast as he will go up against interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, TV presenter Cherry Healey, ...

David Neilson playing Roy Cropper in Coronation Street
6 December 2021

Coronation Street’s Roy Cropper actor to make a Christmas comeback

David Neilson is set to return as Roy Cropper in a dramatic Christmas 'Coronation Street' comeback just weeks after exiting the show. The 72-year-old actor left viewers stunned when he ...

Picture Credit: Marvel/Sony Pictures
6 December 2021

Get your first look at Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (Part One)

The Oscar-winning Spider-Verse saga will continue in late 2022, when Miles Morales returns for an epic adventure that will transport the Brooklyn web-slinger across the Multiverse. Whilst traversing all-new locations, ...
Willem Dafoe has teased new details about the Green Goblin in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'
6 December 2021

Willem Dafoe: The Green Goblin has more tricks up his sleeve

Willem Dafoe has suggested he has "more tricks up his sleeve" as he returns as the Green Goblin in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'. The 66-year-old actor is reprising his role as ...

Barbara Broccoli has vowed that James Bond will return
6 December 2021

Barbara Broccoli promises James Bond return

Barbara Broccoli has promised that James Bond "will be back". The 007 producer admits that franchise bosses aren't yet sure how the legendary spy will return following Daniel Craig's swansong in ...

WWE's Crown Jewel 2021 is now available on DVD
6 December 2021

Win a copy of WWE Crown Jewel 2021 on DVD!

WWE fans have been calling Crown Jewel 2021 the best event of its kind so far, and if you're one of them, you'll want to relive all of the iconic ...

Games
5 December 2021

What Are Slot Paylines: How Do They Work?

With slot games being at an all-time high in playtime at the moment, especially with online casinos, it is time to find out more about how they work and understand ...

Picture Credits (l-r): Marvel Entertainment, MRC, Netflix
4 December 2021

December 4 Movie News Roundup: Into the Spider-Verse 2 news, Leatherface returns, and more!

This week is filled with exciting movie news once again! DC’s Metal Man is getting an animated film, and Netflix is set to make a movie centred around a Thanksgiving text that went viral. ...

Tiger King: The Doc Antle Story
3 December 2021

The Tiger King series continues on Netflix with The Doc Antle Story

It seems Netflix aren't quite done milking the cash cow that is their beloved Tiger King series, as yet another string of special episodes are heading to the streaming platform ...

Queens of Mystery Series is available now
3 December 2021

Win a copy of Acorn Original series Queens of Mystery on DVD!

...

Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone / Picture Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures
3 December 2021

Harry Potter’s 20th anniversary celebrations coming to Sky and NOW this New Year’s Day

Harry Potter has been a beloved franchise since 2001, with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone; and this year (2021) marks 20 years since its release. Sky and NOW will be celebrating the franchise this festive ...

Niki French and Bodie are the best of friends
3 December 2021

How to have the best relationship with your dog, by author and pro trainer Niki French

With so many of us getting puppies and dogs during lockdown, we’re now faced with how to manage their behaviour and keep them as calm and contented as possible whilst ...

HTC's VIVE Flow Glasses / Picture Credit: HTC VIVE
3 December 2021

VIVE Flow Immersive Glasses Review: Is this VR experience worth your money?

Virtual reality (VR) has always been an impressive feat, with games utilising the out-of-body experience to elevate gaming to another level. Now, HTC have released a completely new VR experience in which ...
Visit the Wessex Distillery
2 December 2021

Something unique for Christmas: Peek behind the curtain of Gin-making at the Wessex Distillery!

Gin lovers rejoice! Welcome to the Wessex Distillery for a botanical bonanza. With a tour of the distillery and a Gin lab experience where you create your own Gin, this ...

This isn't just a regular crime drama... / Picture Credit: BritBox
2 December 2021

Get your first look: New crime drama Magpie Murders coming to BritBox in early 2022

Anthony Horowitz’s bestselling title Magpie Murders, will be coming to the small screen via BritBox early next year (2022). Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread, Let Him Go, Mum) helms an outstanding cast that ...
Shalom Brune-Franklin as Luci in The Tourist / Picture Credit: BBC One
2 December 2021

See the trailer for BBC One’s upcoming action series The Tourist

The intriguing teaser trailer for upcoming BBC One series, The Tourist has been revealed, ahead of the show's debut in early January, 2022.  The Tourist has a brilliant cast involved, including Jamie Dornan (50 Shades film ...

Stream Paris in Love, exclusively on hayu from December 3
1 December 2021

Watch fashion icon Paris Hilton’s journey to the altar in exciting new docuseries, Paris In Love

Paris Hilton is a beloved media personality, as well as being a socialite, businesswoman, model, singer, DJ and actress. Her fashion sense has brought her much adoration over the years, ...

Will Ferrell as Christmas-loving Buddy in Elf / Picture Credit: New Line Cinema
1 December 2021

Elf revisited: The most Christmassy, joyful feature to watch during the holidays

Buddy the Elf (Will Ferrell) is perhaps the happiest person in the world, and Christmas makes him unbelievably joyful. However, when he finds out his father, Walter (James Caan), is on ...

Petrov's Flu will be in cinemas in February 2022 / Picture Credit: Sovereign
1 December 2021

Stunning new poster revealed for upcoming innovative movie Petrov’s Flu

With 2021 in its final month, many of us are turning our attention to the content being released next year, in 2022. Among some of the potential greats is what looks to be an ...
Zoey and her family picking out the perfect tree / Picture Credit: Roku
1 December 2021

Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas Review: A loud yet heartfelt musical with family at its heart

When Zoey (Jane Levy) finds out her family plans to split up for Christmas, it seems as though nothing will stop her from keeping them together.  Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas, which is out now ...

The Very Merry Christmas Game
30 November 2021

Win a bundle of boardgames, including The Very Merry Christmas Game, in time for the holidays!

To celebrate the festive season, we're giving away a whole host of boardgames to enjoy with the loved ones, including The Very Merry Christmas Game! The Very Merry Christmas Game ...