‘Echo’ TV Review: Loud & Proud, Disney’s Indigenous Series Is Exactly What Marvel Needs Right Now

Adam Thomas was left appearing frustrated as he continued to battle his health woes while keeping his fans and followers updated with honest posts. The Waterloo Road star opened up last year about being told he had rheumatoid arthritis.

The Kitchen depicts a dystopian version of London where social housing no longer exists.Directed by Daniel Kaluuya and Kibwe Tavares, the sci-fi drama follows the lives of Izi (Kane ‘Kano‘ Robinson) and Benji (Jedaiah Bannerman) in this imagined near-future, as the community of the Kitchen refuses to abandon their home.Other cast members include Hope Ikpoku Jr, Teija Kabs, Demmy Ladipo, Cristale, BackRoad Gee, Rasaq Kukoyi and former footballer Ian Wright in the role of Lord Kitchener.After a short run in cinemas, the film was released on Netflix on January 19, 2024.Following the murder of community leader Lord Kitchener during a police raid, Staples’s gang makes a plan for revenge as residents of the Kitchen start to disband.Benji – who was abandoned by Izi when he decided to move to a luxurious single apartment on his own – joins Staples as they plan an attack on the same Buena Vida apartment building where Izi now lives. As they trash the building and threaten residents, Benji is disturbed by their violent methods and runs away back to his old home.When he returns, Izi is there waiting for him.

Theda Hammel’s latest dramedy at Neon Stressed Positions stars Hammel, John Early, Qaher Harhash, Amy Zimmer, Faheem Ali, and Rebecca F. Wright follows Bahlul, a queer Moroccan-American model that everyone wants to meet. While moments emerge showing the glimmer of an insightful character study, the film quickly dissolves into an endurance test drowned out by superficial noise. One must tip the cap to Hammel’s sheer feat of micro-budget production, but his organic style choices bewilder more than enlighten.The film follows Bahlul (Harhash), a 20-year old  Moroccan, American model, spending his time in recovery from a broken leg with his uncle Terry in Brooklyn, Ny. Terry is not Moroccan, but American and white and are family by marriage. The injured Bahlul meets a cast of eccentric characters, including Terry’s best friend Karla (Hammel), Carla‘s girlfriend, Vanessa (Zimmer), Terry’s husband Leo (Roberts), Ronald (Ali), the local GrubHub delivery guy, and Coco (Wright), the woman living in the apartment above them. 

As temperatures continue to fall and roads across the country ice up, everything can start to feel very cold – and this might include your place of work.

Recently it was announced that British Sign Language will be offered to GSCE students from 2025. According to the government, pupils will learn around 1,000 signs and will also be taught the history, culture and significance of BSL.

Ian Somerhalder is talking about leaving Hollywood.

This week Samsung is expected to launch its newest Galaxy S24 devices, three new phones added to its already established S Range. Demand for the S23 is already high and thousands of shoppers are already queuing up to watch the online unveiling of the rumoured S24, S24Plus, and S24 Ultra.

Michelle Keegan's Fool Me Once outfits have been wowing fans lately, but we're just as impressed with her wardrobe off screen. Whether it's her date night looks with hubby Mark Wright or her red carpet style, Michelle always looks fab.The star of Netflix's new TV series, Fool Me Once, is known for wearing both high street and designer items, and you can copy her style thanks to her collection at Very.

bill asserts that claiming someone has discriminated against another person or group because of their identity will be considered “defamation per se” — meaning the accuser could find themselves facing costly legal bills for simply expressing their opinion.The bill does not appear to address what happens if the alleged discrimination is a matter of fact or public record — rather, just making an accusation of discriminatory behavior appears to be enough to land them in trouble legally.Under the bill:Under current defamation and libel laws, a subject must prove that a speaker or journalist acted with “actual malice.”This typically makes it harder for public figures, such as celebrities, to sue for defamation or libel, as they must prove the person they are suing either knew the information wasn’t true or demonstrated “reckless disregard” for its falsity.But now those in the public eye who find themselves accused of discrimination have nothing to fear — because the bill redefines what constitutes a “public figure.”The bill also eliminates the requirement that a person accused of discrimination prove their accuser acted with “actual malice” in cases where “the allegation does not relate to the reason for his or her public status.”Essentially, it means that it’s more likely that anyone making an accusation alleging discrimination will be found guilty and fined when the case goes to court.As reported by The New Republic, a person may not be considered a “public figure,” even in a limited context, if their fame or notoriety stems from:For example, if the bill becomes law, a podcaster who rants about gay marriage and calls LGBTQ people “diseased,” “perverse,” or makes other disparaging remarks could sue any person or entity

The 75th prestigious Emmy Awards took place on Monday night (January 15) in California after a delay from September due to industry strikes. If you were watching the much-anticipated ceremony that awards the best in TV, you may have spotted an unusual green goblin striking a pose on the red carpet.

Heavy snow has fallen across parts of the UK this morning (Tuesday January 16) after temperatures fell below freezing overnight. Residents woke up to a blanket of the white stuff, forcing two Greater Manchester schools to shut.

50 Cent is opening up about his sex life!

EXCLUSIVE: After making all five episodes available on Tuesday, Marvel Studios‘ Echo has premiered at No. 1 on both the Disney+ and Hulu platforms. The series marked several firsts for a Marvel show: the first TV-MA series developed at the studio, the first time every episode was available to subscribers at once and the first time a whole Marvel series has been available on both platforms at the same time.

It’s the one year anniversary of the release of Prince Harry‘s memoir “Spare,” and we’re looking back at perhaps the most viral story out of everything he wrote: his virginity story.

BBC One kicks off a hotly-anticipated series tonight (Tuesday) as Tell Me Lies hits UK screens. The program, a hit for Hulu in the US, is variously described as 'steamy' and 'soapy', with a lot of darkness thrown in for good measure.

Marvel Studios is back with its latest Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) instalment, which reviewers have already hailed 'gripping' and 'powerful'. Echo, a spin-off from 2021 series Hawkeye, debuts later this week.

Last year, we started ditching our hair extensions and long locks in favour of shorter styles, and it seems that in 2024 we will still be rocking the bob with total confidence. With short hairdos showing no signs of going anywhere, professional hairstylists are giving their two cents on what kind of bob will take centre stage for the next few seasons.The overall response seems to award the 'baroque bob': a voluminous cut made popular by Zendaya that combines a collarbone length with voluminous curls, waves or elaborate textures for a striking yet modern take on the classic bob.

The Maccabees spin-off band, 86TVs, have announced their debut EP ‘You Don’t Have To Be Yourself Right Now’.Comprised of former Maccabees duo Hugo and Felix White, their younger brother and solo artist Will White, and drummer Jamie Morrison (Stereophonics, Noisettes), the band are set to release their first EP as 86TVs on January 26. You can pre-save it here.‘You Don’t Have To Be Yourself Right Now’ will feature the band’s previously released singles ‘Worn Out Buildings’ and ‘Higher Love’ alongside two brand new tracks, ‘Spinning World’ and ‘Dreaming’.The EP was recorded during sessions split between the band’s own Olympic Studios and The Bunker at 13, owned by Stephen Street (Blur, Suede), who produced all four tracks along with the band.Speaking about the project in a press release, the band shared: “‘You Don’t Have To Be Yourself Right Now’ is our first ever group of songs to sit together in a collection.

We are fast approaching a full five years since the release of “Big Little Lies” Season 2. And it feels as if every few months or so, one of the stars hints at the possibility of Season 3.

“The View” Thursday to discuss why “it’s hard to get male movie stars to make rom-coms.”“As long as we can get more Marvel guys to like, you know, ‘Hey, come to a rom-com!,’ I think that that’s a big part of the formula too,” she said.Co-host Sara Haines then asked the “Fool’s Gold” actress why there is a “misstep” between masculine entertainers and the allure of romance films.Hudson explained: “I think it’s about the writing, and how we’re investing in telling the story of the writing and the directors.”“If you look at the classic rom-coms or movies that last forever — ’cause they do, they’re the ones that last forever; people go back and back — they had the best writers,” she went on.She added that it’s up to the studios, as they are “investing in the talents.”One of Hudson’s most memorable roles was in 2003’s “How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” in which she starred alongside Matthew McConaughey.She noted on the talk show how that film’s script was “well-written” and didn’t need to follow a “certain formula” for it to be successful. “There is a formula that works — but it does also start with the writing.