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Arts Telegraph 25/02/2021 10:46:21 PM How cinemas will survive beyond the lockdown roadmap - with Bond and drive-ins coming to the rescue Hollywood effectively deserted our cinemas even before lockdown. But this is no time to die, says UK Cinema Association head Phil Clapp The Chips Channon Diaries: ‘Saw Tallulah Bankhead. She was soon naked, I next’ In the final extract from his uncensored diaries, Chips Channon gives a gloriously indiscreet account of his meetings with famous friends How Daft Punk made dance music human The electronic duo famously embraced technology. Yet their best work is able to arouse incredible emotion Can there be life after the reign of the great Nicholas Parsons? Radio 4 aired the first new episode of Just a Minute since long-standing host Nicholas Parsons's death last year - his absence was profound The biggest gig since Covid began: New Zealand’s Six60 on playing to 50,000 maskless fans The Auckland rockers went viral thanks to videos of their packed concerts. Now the local boys have become the world's biggest stadium band When will cinemas, theatres and art galleries reopen after lockdown? As part of the easing of the third lockdown, the government has announced the return of indoor entertainment from early summer ByTelegraph Reporters 24 Feb 2021, 1:55pm Cinemas are safer than shops – the science does not support keeping them shut till May Venues invested vast sums of money in becoming Covid-secure. Once they reopen on May 17, will there be enough films to lure us back? Britain’s music venues are ready to rock again – let’s hope audiences are too Stadium shows and international tours may take a while, but June 21 could bring with it a rock renaissance and even the odd festival The roadmap for theatre is too cautious, too vague, and possibly too late A sketched roadmap is all very well, but producers, actors and audiences need concrete plans and a shot of confidence Spotify is foolish to bank on Harry and Meghan for a 'Game of Thrones'-level podcast The streamer pays musicians pennies. Then why has it thrown money at two fledgling podcasters promising to 'drive powerful conversations'? Can there be life after the reign of the great Nicholas Parsons? Radio 4 aired the first new episode of Just a Minute since long-standing host Nicholas Parsons's death last year - his absence was profound If Covid rates keep declining, it’s finally good news for our theatres The roadmap, writes the Almeidas artistic director, is transformative its time to recover the intimacy of our small cultural venues Britain’s music venues are ready to rock again – let’s hope audiences are too Stadium shows and international tours may take a while, but June 21 could bring with it a rock renaissance and even the odd festival Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen’s cosy podcast needs less speechifying and more guitar ‘Erotic fondling of the pen’: how Elizabeth Bowen’s passionate love-letters inspired her writing ByRupert Christiansen Ralph Fiennes & Alice Coote light up the darkness, plus the best of February’s classical & opera Has Prime Minister become an impossible job? Bugged flowerbeds and bathroom lockpicking: what really went on at the Yalta Conference Jess Walter's The Cold Millions, and the best novels of 2021 so far ByFrancesca Carington Why Daft Punk put on the robot masks: ‘It would not be enjoyable for humanity to see our features’ The night The Strokes brought rock back from the dead It's a Sin... to steal: how Pet Shop Boys’ hit single ignited the music industry's strangest feud Crazy Diamond: how LSD ruined Pink Floyd's fragile genius Syd Barrett We Gotta Get Out of This Place: from Springsteen to Vietnam, how The Animals took over the world From death threats to playing with Biden: why one-hit wonders The New Radicals disappeared What’s on TV tonight: Gordon Ramsay’s Bank Balance, The Bay, Capone, and more Your complete guide to the weeks television, films and sport, across terrestrial and digital platforms ‘Sean Connery? He never stood anyone a round’: Roald Dahl’s love-hate relationship with Hollywood A lost child, a broken star, and a very messy divorce: Charlie Chaplin's struggle to make The Kid ‘Robert De Niro loved Bravo Two Zero’: Andy McNab on how he became the unsung hero of Heat Hannibal Lecter without the charm: Brian Cox on becoming ‘truly evil’ in Manhunter When the 'intelligent but vulnerable' Oliver Reed ruined After Dark The pyramids were never this hard: how Land of the Pharaohs made Joan Collins and broke Howard Hawks Gordon Ramsay's Bank Balance, review: a fun game show made needlessly complicated  The Bay, episode 6 review: why did this police procedural dissolve into a domestic drama? Star on Disney+: what to expect from the streaming service's new channel Disney Plus UK: price, parental controls and what to know about the new Star channel The spectacular rise and fall of Brett Ratner, Hollywood's playboy prince The director's reputation for old-school partying was once even bigger than his films - then came the accusations. Can his career recover? Star on Disney+: what to expect from the streaming service's new channel Eight ridiculous Robbie Williams stories that should be in his biopic BySusannah Goldsbrough 24 Feb 2021, 2:46pm Golden Globes nominations 2021: Full list of nominees as Netflix and Brits dominate film and TV awards The Chips Channon Diaries: ‘Saw Tallulah Bankhead. She was soon naked, I next’ In the final extract from his uncensored diaries, Chips Channon gives a gloriously indiscreet account of his meetings with famous friends Hillary Clinton to publish political thriller set in the White House The protagonist will be a novice Secretary of State charged with combating a terrorist threat BySusannah Goldsbrough 23 Feb 2021, 6:44pm The 100 greatest novels of all time In search of a true classic to read? Our critics choose the best novels ever written, from Flaubert to Fitzgerald, and Tolkien to Proust A purge of conservative book editors should worry anyone who cares about democracy The sacking of a pro-Trump executive in the US threatens to have a chilling effect on the publishing industry Reviled, stolen, held hostage for chocolate: the bizarre history of Munch’s The Scream The art of food – and why what tastes good doesn’t always look good Herbert Ponting: the Salisbury bank clerk who turned Captain Scott’s men into myths Has the BBC lost its sense of humour? Why British TV comedy is in decline Rhod Gilbert: Stand Up to Infertility, review: Male infertility is no joke, but laughs needn’t be taboo Stewart Lee on punks, ghosts and why he won't do gigs on Zoom Eight ridiculous Robbie Williams stories that should be in his biopic Take That split: 'I was so heartbroken that my mum had to call a special helpline' The decimated live music sector is thrown a lifeline with summer festivals hope Why West End theatre audiences ‘are champing at the bit’ to return If Covid rates keep declining, it’s finally good news for our theatres The roadmap for theatre is too cautious, too vague, and possibly too late The Royal Opera House prepares for May 17: ‘There’s a huge yearning for people to get together’ Bryn Terfel on the return of opera: ‘After a pandemic people will want to thrive and be in a theatre’ Best classical CDs and DVDs of 2021 so far, from Bruckner to Haydn Spotify is foolish to bank on Harry and Meghan for a 'Game of Thrones'-level podcast Can there be life after the reign of the great Nicholas Parsons? Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen’s cosy podcast needs less speechifying and more guitar Advertisement Gordon Ramsay's Bank Balance, review: a fun game show made needlessly complicated  The Bay, episode 6 review: why did this police procedural dissolve into a domestic drama? Star on Disney+: what to expect from the streaming service's new channel The new 'entertainment brand' is the biggest shake-up of Disney's streaming service since it launched. What does it hold in store? Why West End theatre audiences ‘are champing at the bit’ to return Nica Burns and Eleanor Lloyd, who've worked on shows like Emilia and Everybody's Talking About Jamie, are full of hope for the year to come Eight ridiculous Robbie Williams stories that should be in his biopic Stealing Jane Seymour's castle, trolling Jimmy Page, hunting UFOs The script for the forthcoming movie of his life almost writes itself BySusannah Goldsbrough 24 Feb 2021, 2:46pm Golden Globes nominations 2021: Full list of nominees as Netflix and Brits dominate film and TV awards Netflix dominated Golden Globe nominations thanks to Mank and The Crown, while British talent was also extremely well represented Spotify is foolish to bank on Harry and Meghan for a 'Game of Thrones'-level podcast The streamer pays musicians pennies. Then why has it thrown money at two fledgling podcasters promising to 'drive powerful conversations'? When will cinemas, theatres and art galleries reopen after lockdown? As part of the easing of the third lockdown, the government has announced the return of indoor entertainment from early summer ByTelegraph Reporters 24 Feb 2021, 1:55pm Royal Shakespeare Company Syndication and Commissioning Terms and Conditions adblocking instructions page.

Daily Mail 25/02/2021 10:46:08 PM FILM: One of those films you'll be pleased to have seen: To Olivia, starring Keeley Hawes, is a powerful and emotional story that isn't always easy to watch 3 shares To Olivia review: One of those films you'll be pleased to have seen FICTION: From Jess Walter's rollicking historical novel to A Bright Ray Of Darkness by Ethan Hawke, a wise drama by Kate Russo and Elly Griffiths's latest, this week's best new fiction  share This week's best new fiction  NON-FICTION: Deliverance by Jason Bray is an intriguing, strangely comforting book that shines a light into a world that's little talked about  share Deliverance review: An intriguing, strangely comforting book PIERS MORGAN: Would you live with me for a year if it cured Covid? Now there's a challenge... How big a personal sacrifice would you make? DEBORAH ROSS: No mafia, no TV chefs - just Queen Glenda Jackson in all her glory  This week I wasn't in the mood for any more celebrity travelogues. CRAIG BROWN: No wonder the great Anne Tyler loves Mary Lawson so much... she writes like a magician  share CRAIG BROWN: No wonder the great Anne Tyler loves Mary Lawson so much PODCASTS: From a lively probe into today's medical issues in Medical Minefield to Relatively and My Year In Mensa, the best podcasts to listen to this week   share The best podcasts to listen to this week   MUSIC: The lyrics are thoughtful, the melodies soulful: Unlike most of today's singers, David Gray writes alone, and he has made a singular album 2 shares David Gray album review: The lyrics are thoughtful CLASSICAL: Paul Lewis and Steven Osborne's playing is spectacular, and brilliantly caught by the engineers in a little-known venue with amazing acoustics share Paul Lewis and Steven Osborne album review: Spectacular Pure, not prissy: Indian at its best 12 shares TOM PARKER BOWLES: Modern Indian cooking at its best Raise your glass to '31 Days of German Riesling' - and with a bundle of offers available nationwide, this is the perfect time to taste for yourself  136 shares OLLY SMITH: Raise your glass to '31 Days of German Riesling' Despite the fact that we're now confined to the home with our mad toddlers, there is one upside: children these days have plenty of apps and games to keep us all occupied 5 shares ROB WAUGH: Games that are ideal for the self-isolating parent Would you live with me for a year if it cured Covid? Now there's a challenge...  2 shares PIERS MORGAN: Would you live with me for a year if it cured Covid? From the delightful Keeley Hawes in To Olivia to must-see Behind Her Eyes and I Care A Lot, the best on demand TV to watch this week   share The best on demand TV to watch this week   Highly recommended: Tom Hanks is as watchable as ever and Helena Zengel is terrific as the girl in News Of The World on Netflix 7 shares News Of The World review: Highly recommended Edie Brickell is a genre-blender, ricocheting from rock to bluegrass, by way of pop-funk... it all adds up to a beautifully crafted patchwork share Edie Brickell and New Bohemians album review: A beautiful patchwork From Kerry Andrew's emotive novel to A Net For Small Fishes by Lucy Jago, an entertaining read by Nick Kent and Mick Herron's latest, this week's best new fiction  share This week's best new fiction  A Still Life by Josie George would have always found a loyal readership... but coming now, it feels like a manifesto for recalibrating   20 shares A Still Life review: It would have always found a loyal readership

Independent 25/02/2021 10:46:22 PM The control and chaos of Wes Anderson How Amy Poehler conquered a comedy world of cynics Golden Globes 2021 predictions: Who will win and who should win? Jesse James Keitel: ‘Drag not only saved my life, it gave me a career’ The 13 strangest Golden Globes wins and nominations in history The 15 funniest Golden Globes jokes The full list of TV shows available on Disney+ Star The full list of films you can now watch on new Disney+ channel Star Unforgotten season 4 is a dollop of high-grade ITV magic Matthew Modine: ‘America has never dealt with what its history is’ Peak quirkiness united Wes Anderson and the Coen brothers 25 years ago Allen v Farrow will sound the death knell for Woody Allen’s career Alice Cooper: ‘You could cut off your arm and eat it on stage now’ Sophia Loren: ‘I’ve always tried to play women with strong character’ Laia Costa: ‘I’ve lost jobs for refusing to do nude scenes’ Callum Scott Howells on It’s a Sin and losing loved ones to Covid Myha’la Herrold: ‘Black women have to be undeniable’ Sasha Lane: ‘American Honey saved my life’ NBC pulls controversial Nurses episode from digital platforms Drew Barrymore forgives mother for placing her in a psych ward at 13 Paramount+ confirms Frasier reboot starring Kelsey Grammer Spider-Man 3 movie title revealed to be No Way Home ‘Let’s go’: Return of Reading and Leeds festival lifts summer hopes Every Marvel Phase 4 movie and TV show coming after WandaVision Springsteen fined for drinking in closed area, main charges dismissed The 10 best educational shows on Netflix if you are home schooling The 40 best albums to listen to in lockdown The 35 best films to stream during lockdown The 40 best books to read during lockdown The best video games to play during lockdown A guide to all the Disney+ original content The 40 best original films to watch on Netflix, ranked The 30 best original TV shows to watch on Amazon Prime The 58 best original TV shows to watch on Netflix UK Spider-Man 3 title narrowed down to six possibilities Spider-Man fans are being trolled by Tom Holland and Zendaya HBO has no plans to remove Woody Allen films after documentary Spider-Man star Tom Holland names his favourite Marvel project 13 Going on 30 stars Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo reunite French actor Gérard Depardieu charged with rape That bizarre Behind Her Eyes twist, explained How to watch Harry and Meghan’s big Oprah interview Everything that happened in the first five series of Line of Duty The most imaginative insults used against Piers Morgan BBC rejects complaint after trans people left out of Newsnight debate Behind Her Eyes author defends ‘preposterous’ twist ending Who’s catfishing on The Celebrity Circle as full line-up is announced? Barack Obama and Cher lead support for Tiger Woods after car crash MC Hammer’s philosophical tweet goes viral and sparks memes Robbie Williams biopic in the works from The Greatest Showman director Vanessa Bryant calls out Meek Mill over leaked Kobe lyric Electronic music duo Daft Punk announce split after 28 years SNL mocks Justin Timberlake over Britney Spears apology

Guardian 25/02/2021 10:46:23 PM Get our Staying in email The world in one park Irina Rozovsky's best photograph Irina Rozovsky's best photograph Improv your lockdown The comic delivering laughs and life hacks The comic delivering laughs and life hacks Medal of dishonour Why do so many people cheat in online video games? Why do so many people cheat in online video games? 'Institutions continue to abuse power' Archie Shepp on jazz, race and freedom Archie Shepp on jazz, race and freedom Pandemic epics or great escapes? What classic movies might tell us about post-Covid Hollywood What classic movies might tell us about post-Covid Hollywood Odd couple Can a leftie comic teach a Tory baroness standup? Can a leftie comic teach a Tory baroness standup? It started on stage How Edinburgh award winner Garth Marenghi found his Darkplace How Edinburgh award winner Garth Marenghi found his Darkplace 'Lynching was treated as a celebratory event' Adrian Younge on the history of US racism Adrian Younge on the history of US racism Staying In: sign up for our home entertainment email What's on tonight TV tonight: Gordon Ramsay tries out the role of gameshow host TV tonight: Gordon Ramsay tries out the role of gameshow host Top 10 Books about castaways Books about castaways The Great British art tour These men were there, too These men were there, too Reverberate podcast Birmingham's bhangra revolution Birmingham's bhangra revolution Hear us out Readers defend their favourite hated movies Readers defend their favourite hated movies John Keats Five poets on his best poems, 200 years since his death Five poets on his best poems, 200 years since his death