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Three-time Grammy Award winner Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show.

It will be Bad Bunny’s second Super Bowl halftime show performance after he made a guest appearance with Jennifer Lopez and Shakira during the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show.

“What I’m feeling goes beyond myself. It’s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown,” Bad Bunny — whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — said in a statement, noting that “this is for my people, my culture and our history.”

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, which has partnered with the NFL on halftime shows since 2019, will again produce the show.

Most Super Bowl halftime shows include special guest artists, but no one has been officially confirmed by Roc Nation or the NFL.

MOLLY-MAE Hague dropped a giveaway clue that she was pregnant with her second child a WEEK ago – but did you spot it?

The influencer, 25 and boxer Tommy Fury, 25, shared their happy baby news with a surprise video on social media yesterday.

Molly posted a sweet black and white clip on Instagram filmed on January 23, captioning it: “Soon to be four.”

In the clip, the YouTuber showed off her growing baby bump in a white cropped t-shirt.

But some eagle-eyed fans have said that they spotted Molly’s baby bump last week in her latest vlog.

In the video, Molly wore a black long sleeve top and filmed a clip from her kitchen, in front of a glass refrigerator door.

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Her fans were quick to zoom in and spot Molly’s noticeable baby bump in the reflection.

During the same vlog, Molly admitted she was having nose bleeds again, which was common during her first pregnancy with daughter Bambi.

On Thursday, Molly shared a sweet video with Tommy and three-year-old daughter Bambi, who excitedly wore a “big sister” jumper.

Molly expressed her desire to expand her family with Tommy in scenes aired on her Amazon Prime documentary in January.

Molly dropped various clues about her pregnancy before announcing the news, which is said to have strengthened her relationship with boxer Tommy.

A source told The Sun: “Finding out Molly is pregnant has really helped bring them close together again.

“Tommy is determined to do things right this time he has cancelled all of his summer trips with his friends, as he wants to stand by Molly every step of the way.

“Their new home is in a better place for both of them and has more than enough space for two children.”

The couple co-parented Bambi following their messy split in August 2024 – following reports Tommy cheated on her during a lads’ holiday.

Molly spoke candidly about hopes to expand her family with boxer Tommy during the first instalment of her Amazon Prime documentary, Molly-Mae: Behind It All, which aired to viewers last year.

Opening up about the future, she revealed: “All I want in this life is to be with him, and to have another baby with him, and to grow old as a family. And to live in a nice house together and have a nice life together. That’s all I want.”

In the most recent drop of episodes last month, Molly left her home in Manchester to live with the boxer, which was around the time they found out about Molly’s pregnancy.

Molly explained that after their breakup, she temporarily moved back into her original home while they figured things out.

“When Tommy and I split up I moved back to the original house so I moved for a short amount of time, like not even long enough to tell you guys, and I was just about to tell you but then sadly our relationship ended,” she said.

“It was even more of a hard time than anyone realised because my house was completely empty. I had people coming to view it to rent it. So yeah I moved house and no one knew. So that was all going on among everything. It was a lot of turmoil. It was shambles.”

VICTORIA Beckham’s £104 foundation has sold out in the two weeks since son Brooklyn disowned her — as fans throw their support behind the ex-Spice Girl.

It is now the most successful product in her beauty range — and means she stands to make her greatest turnover this year.

The Foundation Drops have sold out in several shades, with the waiting list the longest since she launched her range in 2019.

Currently one of her satin kajal eyeliners sells every 30 seconds.

But the foundation is on track to sell every 20 seconds once stocks are replenished.

January, traditionally the quietest month in the online beauty world, has been Victoria’s busiest to date as fans launched a viral campaign to promote her products.

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It comes after they got her 2001 hit, Not Such An Innocent Girl, to number one in the charts last month following Brooklyn’s Instagram tirade.

After months of feuding, Brooklyn 26, said he has no desire to reconcile with Victoria, 51, and dad David, 50.

A source said: “Personally it may well have been one of the worst months of Victoria’s life but professionally, these past four weeks have been astonishing.

“Not only did fans get her to number one, TikTok then went into overdrive reviewing her foundation. It got rave reviews, with make-up artists and beauty enthusiasts waxing lyrical.

“Having already sold well in the build-up to Christmas, in the wake of Brooklyn’s bombshell statement, it has had a second surge online.

“As a result, there are now enormous waiting lists and it has become her biggest ever selling hero product.”

Victoria’s most recent Companies House reports showed a 26 per cent revenue increase year on year, with turnover of almost £113million.

SYDNEY Sweeney has debuted a sexy lingerie look, leaving fans’ jaws on the floor as she posed in a black thong and matching bra.

The stay recently announced her new brand, Syrn, which she’s been feverishly promoting with paparazzi-style shots, and daring ads.

Sydney, 28, posed for the camera in a lacy black bra, a tiny thong, thigh-high tights, suspenders, and a matching silk robe.

She shielded her face from the flash in the snaps, posted to the Syrn Instagram Story.

The promotional pic comes days after the release of a racy ad, showing the Euphoria actress doing some work around the yard in itty bitty lingerie.

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In the ad, she’s seen in a tiny house getting ready to start her day.

Birds outside her window are chirping, carrying bras and underwear on a wire.

She then heads out to do yard work, tending to a ruse bush, trimming imperfections off a shrub shaped after her body, and mowing the lawn.

After a long day of work, the bra and panty-clad star strips down to slip into something more comfortable.

Her silhouette is seen in the window as she slips off her bra and tosses it out.

Sydney’s impressive figure is on full display in the ad, which promotes the latest release from her brand.

She previously shared that Syrn will offer designs split into four “personas” – seductress, romantic, playful and comfy.

The range will come in 44 sizes from 30B to 42DDD.

She said at the time: “The secret is finally out . . . this is lingerie you wear for YOU, no explanation, no apology.

“I wanted to create a place where women can move between all the different versions of who we are.

“I love working on cars, I go water skiing, I’ll dress up for the red carpet then go home to snuggle my dogs.

“I’m not one thing, no woman is.”

Love Island All Stars viewers are convinced they have worked out Belle Hassan’s big secret

Love Island viewers reckon they’ve cracked Belle’s ‘game plan’ after clocking a telling sign.

Thursday (February 5) evening’s explosive instalment launched with the comeback of Snog, Marry, Pie – this time with a big twist. Breaking from tradition, Islanders could now pie anyone in the villa, regardless of gender.

Whitney kicked things off by snogging her partner Yamen before pledging to marry Scott, saying: “Scottisha, because he’s my best friend”.

American bombshell Sher followed suit, locking lips with her current coupling Scott. Leanne subsequently pied him, stating: “Ideally I wouldn’t be pie-ing you but I don’t do triangles, so here we are.”

However, it was Belle’s selections during Snog, Marry and Pie that sparked speculation among audiences regarding the Islander’s supposed tactics, reports OK!.

The London lass chose to wed Curtis and unsurprisingly pied her former flame Sean, who recently abandoned her for Lucinda.

In a surprising move, Belle selected Scott for a snog, confessing he’s delivered her best kiss in the villa so far. Previously, Belle and Scott haven’t shown any obvious romantic interest in one another.

However, eagle-eyed fans have been noticing subtle hints about their hidden rapport across this week’s broadcasts.

During Tuesday’s (February 3) episode, Belle intervened in a row between Scott and Sean, physically touching Scott’s chin whilst attempting to diffuse the tension.

This gesture, combined with her daring choice to kiss him, has left audiences utterly persuaded that she’s harbouring secret romantic feelings for her fellow contestant.

One viewer took to social media, writing: “Belle definitely likes Scott… #Lovelsland #LovelslandAllStars.”

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Another fan echoed the sentiment, exclaiming: “I F****** KNEW BELLE WANTED SCOTT,” while a third chimed in with: “Belle, you are NOT beating those allegations.”

Adding to the speculation, another viewer suggested: “Belle should come clean and tell Scott how she feels cause either one of them is going to have to save the other from this mess they’re in #LovelslandAllStars.”

Fans are even predicting that Belle is secretly hoping for Scott and Leanne’s relationship to end for good so she can make her move.

One fan theorised: “Leanne is subliminally being influenced to hate Scott. The culprit is Belle, who has a secret crush on him […]. LovelslandAllStars.”

Love Island: All Stars continues on ITV2 and ITVX tomorrow night at 9pm

The shocking true crime series is guaranteed to make viewers emotional

True crime fans are only just realising there is a harrowing true crime series that is not to be missed, and it is available for free streaming now.

Murder in the Family is a brutal true crime documentary series spanning across three episodes, each delving into its own shocking murder investigation.

Using police evidence and harrowing real life footage, the series shows the police investigation from start to finish in heart-breaking investigations that rocked a community.

Despite being first released back in 2023, true crime fanatics are tuning in to the “shocking” series that can be streamed on ITVX in full.

Telling the story of seemingly ordinary relationships that result in tragic consequences, the documentary explores the most burning questions of “how and why”.

ITV teases: “Explore three shocking British murders in this haunting crime doc. Told by those closest to the tragic events, discover the killers’ motives behind their fatal acts.”

The first episode plunges viewers into the shocking case of Cheryl Hooper as ITV penned: “Cheryl Hooper is shot dead by her husband – using shocking police evidence and intimate family footage, this documentary explores how and why.”

Many viewers have dubbed the series as a must watch. Previously taking to TikTok, one true crime fan said: “Guys, if you’re looking for something good to watch then watch Murder in the Family, it’s on ITVX, there’s three episodes and it’s absolutely brilliant. Very sad, but brilliant.”

In a separate video, another said recently they have discovered a whole host of true crime content available to stream on ITVX. They added: “I don’t know why I’ve never really looked through it properly before, but there’s actually loads and loads of true crime documentaries and I watched one of them this weekend.

“It was genuinely one of the most heartbreaking but I felt like I was watching it through the eyes of the victims. And I would highly recommend giving it a go.

“It’s called Murder in the Family, I think it was maybe released in 2022 so you might have seen it but I don’t remember watching it.”

They later continued: “I would check trigger warnings on this because it’s really, really sad and quite detailed and in some parts graphic I suppose you could say, but it’s such a focus on the victims, the victims families…”

In another video, one person commented: “The third one is shocking, really bad”, as another wrote: “This was wild.”

One IMDB reviewer echoed: “This is the human side of the effects of horrific crimes, and it’s extremely well presented. Of course, that makes it gut wrenching to watch.”

Murder in the Family is available to stream on ITVX.

Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny star in the biographical drama which fans have a limited time to watch for free

A period drama viewers have called “absorbing” and “intoxicating” is currently available for free streaming – but fans keen to watch it only have a limited time to do so.

Director Sofia Coppola’s biopic Priscilla was made available on BBC iPlayer nearly a year ago, and there is now just one month left to watch it before it exits the platform.

The film is based on Priscilla Presley’s memoir, Elvis and Me, and charts her life with legendary rock star Elvis Presley behind closed doors, from their initial meeting to their turbulent marriage. Their relationship has long been a hotly-debated topic given Priscilla was just 14 when she met a then-24-year-old Elvis.

It stars Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla, who earned a Best Actress nod at the Golden Globes for the role, while Jacob Elordi portrays Elvis. BBC iPlayer’s synopsis reads: “Fourteen-year-old schoolgirl Priscilla Beaulieu is accustomed to the unsettled life of an army family.

“Invited to a party at Elvis Presley’s house as he carries out his military service in Germany, the shy teenager catches his eye and is gradually drawn into a strange and unhealthy co-dependent life.”

At time of writing, the film – released back in 2023 – enjoys an impressive 84 per cent critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. Meanwhile audiences awarded it a lower 64 per cent score on average.

One reviewer gushed: “A tender, poignant drama and an excellent continuation of her muted but no less intoxicating style. It shows [Sofia] Coppola at her most understanding as she presents a complex, multi-faceted love story where two lovers drift apart.”

Another viewer said: “This was probably the most visually stunning movie I’ve seen,” as a third shared: “Great movie! Very engrossing – felt like I was right there with her every step of the way. The chemistry between the lead actors was mesmerizing.”

A fourth added: “A really we done biopic about Priscilla. Truly shows how even in a house full of people she was still lonely. Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi work really we as Elvis and Priscilla, especially with the height difference.”

However one more critical viewer said: “Truth be told, this film is little more than the story of a relationship between child and the childish. A rather tedious, and in parts, even a queasy watch, even for the Elvis fan.”

Priscilla is now streaming for free on BBC iPlayer. For the latest showbiz, TV, movie and streaming news, go to the new **Everything Gossip** website.

Countryfile shared a clip of presenter, Adam Henson, suffering a painful sheep accident as he attempted to check on his Romney Rams

Countryfile fans were all quick to say the same thing after presenter Adam Henson suffered a painful sheep accident.

In a clip uploaded to the hit BBC One show’s Instagram account, it showed Adam, 60, attempting to check on his Romney Rams before letting them out into the field with the ewes.

In the caption, Countryfile explained: “Respect for this sheep’s attitude. Checking his Romney Rams over before letting them out into the field with the ewes is an essential part of their care and involves catching them!

“But that can be a little tricker than expected as @Adamhenson_ found out! Both the rams and Adam were absolutely unharmed and the rams were pleased to eventually get out into the field after their check up…”

In the clip, it sees Adam explain: “I’ve got to check the boys over first and the Romney, oh my word, as you can see are powerful sheep!” to which one of the sheep charges at the presenter.

Adam continues: “Let me just bring them back out here… now listen, steady, steady, steady, steady…” to which the sheep powerfully charge into Adam, knocking him into the silver fence as he swears in pain.

He exclaims: “Oh! The Romney are powerful sheep… the way to control a sheep is to hold them under the chin, but he got the better of me!”

Taking to the comments section, fans were quick to all say the same thing as they pointed out it was rare to hear Adam swear.

One person said: “The fact that @adamhenson_ swore has made my day” to which another follower replied: “was literally thinking the same thing” with laughing emojis.

Elsewhere, a different account put: “I don’t think we’ve heard Adam swear before!!”

It comes as Countryfile fans were left delighted as Adam made a huge announcement on social media. The 60-year-old farmer joined the popular BBC show in 2001, and has since become a household name.

His television credits extend beyond Countryfile to include Countryfile Summer Diaries and Inside Out. Thanks to his wealth of agricultural expertise, Adam has also contributed to BBC Radio 4’s On Your Farm and Farming Today, whilst co-presenting Lambing Live alongside Kate Humble.

When he’s not filming for Countryfile, Adam manages his own farming enterprise from Bemborough Farm in Gloucestershire. The site doubles as the Cotswolds Farm Park, welcoming thousands of visitors annually.

The popular presenter turned to Instagram on Sunday (February 1) to reveal some thrilling news after 14 piglets were born at his farm with his followers quick to share their support over the announcement.

Countryfile is available to stream on BBC iPlayer

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Tony Maudsley has played undertaker George Shuttleworth on Coronation Street since 2020

Coronation Street’s Tony Maudsley has delighted fans after giving them a rare look into his family life.

Tony joined the ITV soap in 2020 as George Shuttleworth, the son of the late undertaker Archie (Roy Hudd). Since then, he’s become a firm favourite with viewers.

After his father’s passing, George took the reins of Shuttleworth’s Independent Funeral Directors on Tile Street, bringing in his mate Todd Grimshaw (Gather Pierce) as his right-hand man.

In 2022, George’s family grew with the arrival of his sister Glenda, portrayed by Jodie Prenger, on the soap. The former cruise ship entertainer quickly won over viewers with her close bond with her doting brother.

He also played a part in several big storylines – including his relationships with Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) – who left the soap last year – and his current romance with Christina Boyd (Amy Robbins).

As well as Corrie, Tony has appeared in Queer As Folk, Emmerdale and even the Harry Potter franchise in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. He also starred in the hit ITV sitcom Benidorm playing hairdresser Kenneth Du Beke from 2011 to 2018.

The telly star is also no stranger to keeping his loyal legion of 77k Instagram followers updated on his everyday life. And this week, he had his co-stars and fans swooning after an adorable family update.

Giving fans a rare look at his private life, Tony uploaded several photos of his adorable dog after their groom. He captioned the post: “Took Bosie to a new groomers today in Worsley Village and they did a great job! They even cleaned his teeth (well the few he’s got left!)”

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He added: “New business so give them a try if you’re local! Idyllic setting so perfect for a lovely walk, post-pamper!! Oh by the way that chunk of fur out of his leg wasn’t done by the groomer he had blood tests last week so that was down to the vet!”

Unsurprisingly, his co-stars and were left swooning by the post with Sally Carman writing: “Blow OUT,” along with a love heart eyes emoji. Someone else gushed: “Beautiful boy! Looking fab Bosie.” A third penned: “Omg he is so cute! That face!” Another said: “What a cutie!!!”

Coronation Street airs Monday to Friday at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX

One of Gogglebox’s former stars opened up about how far she’d come in a moving post on Instagram

Googlebox’s Amy Tapper has been supported by fans as she celebrated a weight loss milestone.

The 26-year-old star- who was an armchair critic on the Channel 4 series for five years – has been open with fans about struggling with her weight.

She has been on a fitness journey for some time and has now shared that she has shed more than eight stone.

Posting clips on Instagram showing her before her weight loss journey, as well as some of her working out now, Amy told her followers she had dropped 114 pounds.

“Looking back so I never forget how far I’ve come,” she wrote. “8 stone 2 pounds gone forever.”

Fans could not get over Amy’s new look, with many posting messages in the comments section saying that she looked “amazing” and dropping fire and heart emojis.

“Look how strong you’ve gotten,” one of the star’s followers said, as another remarked: “I love seeing people win, you’re looking fit and well Amy.”

“Wow well done gorgeous you was beautiful before and after,” said someone else, as another fan exclaimed: “Incredible! Hats off! Healthy and beautiful!”

Another fan admitted they had “no words” after seeing Amy’s transformation. “Proud of u darling, big love,” they wrote, with a string of kisses.

“You are so inspiring,” said another, as one fan chimed in to say: “BEAUTY GIRL! You are INSANE! So very very proud of everything you have achieved!”

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Someone else on the platform said that the star was “smashing it” and another person posted: “Wow girl you’re on fire.”

Amy rose to fame when she joined Channel 4’s Gogglebox along with her parents Nikki and Jonathan and her brother Josh.

The family signed up to share their thoughts on the latest TV offerings on the programme in 2013 and they became hugely popular with viewers. They remained on the programme as regular cast members until 2018, when they bowed out of the series.

Amy has gone on to appear on other television shows, including Celebs Go Dating.

Gogglebox episode are available to stream on the Channel 4 website

JOE Swash and stepson Zach put on a dapper display as they posed for snaps before attending the TV Choice Awards tonight. 

Zach, 17 – the eldest child of 44-year-old Joe’s wife Stacey Solomon – scrubbed up in a navy suit, white shirt and striped tie. 

While the former EastEnders star opted for a black suit which he teamed with a low-cut black T-shirt. 

He captioned his upload: “Zach & Me off to represent the Solomon Swash’s tonight at the @tvchoicemagazine awards. 

“Proud to be your +1 Zachy. Love you boy.”

But eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice Joe was trying his best to minimize the height difference between him and Zach – by standing on his tip toes. 

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One wrote: “The tiptoes haha love your relationship with all the kids.”

Another said: “Joe on his tippy toes.”

Someone else wrote: “Joe on your tip toes is cracking me.”

And a fourth added: “Love how Joe is trying to be taller than Zach.”

Stacey is also mum to 13-year-old Leighton from a previous relationship while she and Joe share Rex, six, Rose, four, and Belle, two.

Joe is dad so son Harry, 18, from his relationship with ex Emma Sophocleous.

Last month The Sun told how Stacey is desperate to get fans back on side after a flood of negative backlash over her ‘out of touch’ posts.

A source revealed: “The bottom line is Stacey is no longer relatable. 

“People think she flaunts her wealth and moans all the time – now Stacey’s being advised to rein it in and shut her mouth or risk ruining everything she’s worked so hard for.

“The plan is for Stacey to go back to basics and remember who her audience is. No more bragging about expensive holidays and keeping in mind not everybody is in her position.”

Time is running out to binge watch the addictive and highly rated series

Time is running out for Netflix fans to enjoy an ‘epic’ sci-fi adaptation.

The series was originally an exclusive on rival streamer Paramount+, with episodes released weekly beginning in 2022. That was until the live-action series based on the popular video game series Halo made its Netflix debut in March last year.

Finding a new home on the platform, it quickly surged up the charts of most watched titles among UK subscribers. However, it looks like the deal to bring the show over was only good for a year, as it is set to be removed a day before its 12 month anniversary.

The show, based on the much-loved Xbox-exclusive game franchise, follows super soldier Master Chief John-117 and his team of Spartans as they battle against the alien threat known as the Covenant.

Its first season scored a respectable 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, while the second series upped the ante with an impressive 90% rating. Pablo Schreiber, known for roles in Orange is the New Black, Den of Thieves and The Wire, took on the role of Master Chief.

Despite its eventual cancellation by Paramount, many viewers have expressed their admiration for the show. This includes many acknowledging the challenge of successfully adapting such a beloved series.

One fan, sharing their opinion online, posted: “The Halo show on Paramount+ is everything I could have hoped for and more. As a fan of the Halo series, I was thrilled by how they brought the universe to life.

“The visuals are stunning, capturing the gritty yet futuristic essence of the franchise. The action sequences are intense and cinematic, especially the battles with the Covenant, which felt ripped straight out of the games.”

Another added: “Epic! If you want action, violence and non stop battles, this is for you. Amazing cinematography. Brought to screen successfully, I’d say.”

They continued: “Heaps of effort and money went into producing this, obviously. Visually stunning. Whole cast excels in character very convincingly. If you are a Halo fan, this will keep you glued to the screen. Lots of twists and dilemmas to keep it gripping and interesting.”

However, its not just dedicated fans of the game series that have been able to enjoy the show. As one person claimed: “Production quality is outstanding, on par with Star Wars or Star Trek. I found the first season intelligent, enjoyable to watch and honestly, very addictive.”

While someone else suggested: “Pure fun, best sci fi since Expanse and The Mandalorian.” And one person commented: “Excellent! They have filmed and written the storyline perfectly and it has me hooked wanting more. Binge watched whole of season 1 in two days.”

Halo is streaming on Netflix until February 28 and on Paramount Plus.

The conspiracy thriller series has been hailed a “masterpiece” and left fans devastated when it was axed.

Television fans searching for their next gripping watch have been encouraged to discover a conspiracy thriller series being praised as a “masterpiece”. Utopia, penned by Dennis Kelly and featuring Fiona O’Shaughnessy, Adeel Akhtar, Paul Higgins and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, debuted on Channel 4 in 2013, with its second series arriving the following year.

The sci-fi drama centres on a group of graphic novel enthusiasts who become convinced that a comic book, The Utopia Experiments, foretold various catastrophic epidemics and significant global events including mad cow disease. They embark on a quest to locate a rumoured unpublished follow-up that might contain warnings about future mysteries waiting to unfold.

After one member of the group gets hold of a manuscript, he arranges to meet fellow online forum members in person, only to be murdered shortly afterwards. The remaining four manage to meet up and obtain the manuscript, but quickly find themselves entangled in a dangerous maze of deception as a shadowy organisation known as The Network pursues it relentlessly.

Operatives from The Network will stop at nothing to secure the manuscript, eliminating anyone who stands between them and their target as they search for both the document and an individual called Jessica Hyde (portrayed by Fiona). It later emerges that Jessica’s father authored the Utopia manuscripts, and she’s spent her entire existence evading The Network’s clutches.

As the group becomes entangled in The Network’s web, their lives unravel and the organisation’s true intentions emerge. Concurrently, they grapple with understanding the unfolding situation amidst a backdrop of terrifying global events, including whispers of a “Russian flu”, which has since drawn parallels to the Covid-19 pandemic, reports the Express. However, Kelly has firmly dismissed any connections, maintaining that his work is purely fictional.

Thirteen years after its initial release, viewers are rekindling their interest in Utopia. One Reddit user seeking recommendations for British thrillers wrote: “Hello there! I’m looking for some good British thrillers to watch. I really enjoyed The Day of the Jackal, The Capture, and Steal. Anything in that vibe would be great.” A fellow user promptly suggested: “If you like a bit of a conspiracy I recommend Utopia. In my view a underrated cinematic masterpiece.”

On Rotten Tomatoes, Utopia boasts an impressive 100% rating. One reviewer described it as a “Dark, creepy, disturbing, entertaining show. This is 2013 show, but looking through events current pandemic 2020 year, it may make you feel uncomfortable.”

Another hailed it as “the best show ever made” praising it as “thrilling, suspenseful, unsettling, tense.”

Another hailed it as “the best TV show you’ve probably never heard of,” gushing: “Utopia is a masterpiece! Not only is this one of the most intense and twisted shows I’ve ever seen, it’s also absolutely beautiful! The cinematography alone left me in awe and don’t even get me started on the soundtrack! This is not your typical TV show. In fact it’s a whole lot more than just a TV show. It’s an artwork that is being unfolded in front of your very eyes.”

One devotee described it as “devastatingly sublime,” claiming the series will “ravage your senses”. Others labelled it “a hidden and forgotten gem” and “mindblowing”.

A particularly passionate viewer declared: “This is my absolute favourite show ever. Everything is done to absolute perfection. Criminally underrated and such a shame they cancelled it.”

Viewers were left heartbroken when Channel 4 pulled the plug on Utopia in 2014. A network spokesperson reflected at the time: “Utopia is truly channel-defining: strikingly original, powered by Dennis Kelly’s extraordinary voice and brought to life in all its technicolor glory through Marc Munden’s undeniable creative flair and vision, the team at Kudos delivered a series which has achieved fervent cult status over two brilliantly warped and nail-biting series.

“It also has the honour of ensuring audiences will never look at a spoon in the same way again. It’s always painful to say goodbye to shows we love, but it’s a necessary part of being able to commission new drama, a raft of which are launching on the channel throughout 2015.”

Utopia can be streamed on Tubi.

Song Of The Year

Billie Eilish – Wildflower

Record Of The Year

Kendrick Lamar feat SZA – Luther

Album Of The Year

Bad Bunny – Debí Tirar Más Fotos

Best New Artist

Olivia Dean

Best pop vocal album

Lady Gaga – Mayhem

Best pop solo performance

Lola Young – Messy

Best pop duo/group performance

Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity

Best dance/electronic recording

Tame Impala – End Of Summer

Best dance/electronic album

FKA Twigs – Eusexua

Best dance/pop recording

Lady Gaga – Abracadabra

Best traditional pop vocal album

Laufey – A Matter Of Time

Best Latin pop album

Natalia Lafourcade – Cancionera

Best música urbana album

Bad Bunny – DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS

Best rock performance

Yungblud ft Nuno Bettencourt, Frank Bello, Adam Wakeman, II – Changes (Live From Villa Park) Back To The Beginning

Best rock song

Nine Inch Nails – As Alive As You Need Me To Be

Best rock album

Turnstile – Never Enough

Best alternative music album

The Cure – Songs Of A Lost World

Best alternative music performance

The Cure – Alone

Best metal performance

Turnstile – Birds

Best rap performance

Clipse, Pusha T & Malice feat Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams – Chains & Whips

Best melodic rap performance

Kendrick Lamar with SZA – Luther

Best rap song

Kendrick Lamar feat Lefty Gunplay – TV Off

Best rap album

Kendrick Lamar – GNX

Best country solo performance

Chris Stapleton – Bad As I Used To Be

Best country duo/group performance

Shaboozey & Jelly Roll – Amen

Best country song

Tyler Childers – Bitin’ List

Best contemporary country album

Jelly Roll – Beautifully Broken

Best R&B performance

Kehlani – Folded

Best R&B song

Kehlani – Folded

Best R&B album

Leon Thomas – Mutt

Best African music performance

Tyla – Push 2 Start

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical

Cirkut (Lady Gaga, Rosé, Jade)

Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical

Amy Allen (Rosé, Jennie, Sabrina Carpenter)

Best Comedy Album

Nate Bargatze – Your Friend, Nate Bargatze

Best compilation soundtrack for visual media

Sinners – Various artists

Best score soundtrack for visual media (includes film and televison)

Ludwig Göransson – Sinners

Best score soundtrack for video games and other interactive media

Austin Wintory – Sword of the Sea

Best song written for visual media

Huntr/x – Golden (From K-Pop Demon Hunters)

Best audiobook narration

Dalai Lama – Meditations: The Reflections Of His Holiness The Dalai Lama

Best music video

Doechii – Anxiety

Best Music Film

John Williams – Music by John Williams

Best Jazz Vocal Album

Samara Joy – Portrait

Best Jazz Instrumental Album

Sullivan Fortner feat Peter Washington and Marcus Gilmore – Southern Nights

Best Alternative Jazz Album

Nate Smith – Live-Action

Best Jazz Performance

Chich Corea, Christian McBride and Brian Blade – Windows

Best Musical Theatre Album

Buena Vista Social Club

Best Opera Recording

Heggie: Intelligence – Kwame Ryan, conductor (Houston Grand Opera; Gene Scheer)

Best Orchestral Performance

Messiaen: Turangalila-Symphonie-Andris Nelsons, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra)

BBC’s The Night Manager has aired its second series finale with Tom Hiddleston – and it was packed full of twists and turns

After six weeks of gripping drama, the second series of The Night Manager reached its explosive finale on Sunday, February 1, leaving viewers captivated as revelation after revelation unfolded.

Eight years following the thrilling season one conclusion which drew over 10 million UK viewers, Tom Hiddleston returned last month to portray former British intelligence operative, Jonathan Pine.

Drawing on the characters conceived by John le Carré, the inaugural series of the BBC’s The Night Manager followed Pine working as a hotel night manager before being enlisted by intelligence officer Angela Burr (Olivia Colman) to penetrate the inner sanctum of international arms dealer Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie).

Those watching the second series discovered Pine living under the alias Alex Goodwin – now a junior MI6 officer managing a modest surveillance unit in London – his existence reassuringly mundane.

Then one evening, a chance glimpse of a former Roper mercenary triggered a call to action and thrust Pine into a brutal confrontation with a fresh adversary: Colombian businessman Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva) – who turned out to be Roper’s son, reports Wales Online.

And whilst Roper’s ‘death’ had been established in a flashback, a subsequent twist disclosed he was, in reality, very much alive, paving the way for the duo’s spine-chilling reunion. After weeks of gripping drama, the final episode saw Teddy betray his father – attempting to sabotage the plan to destabilise Colombia.

During nail-biting scenes, despite Pine’s efforts to intercept the plane carrying the weapon, he realised that Roper had switched the aircraft.

As the episode drew to a close, Roper gained the advantage and killed his own son Teddy before escaping the country and reuniting with younger son Danny in the UK. Meanwhile, Pine was offered 50 million dollars to vanish, leave Roper alone, and begin a new life while Angela Burr was murdered in cold blood – all laying the groundwork perfectly for a third series.

Viewers flocked to social media platform X to share their reactions to the shocking finale.

One commented: “The Night Manager had one of drama’s great finishes. It really was one you’ll never forget. The cliffhanger of hangers.”

A second said: “This show is bloody insanely GOOOODDD.” A third posted: “WHAT AN ENDING WHAT A SHOW WHAT A CAST just don’t leave it another 10 years.”

Another added: “Always a twist.” And a fourth said: “Richard Roper is some guy.”

One fan posted: “Well that was splendid viewing and left nicely open for s3.” And another added: “I just hope it doesn’t take another 10 years for season 3.”

However, others were unhappy with the conclusion especially the killing off of Angela. One said: “Well the ending of #TheNightManager was a disappointment especially killing off Angela. Bit flat if I’m honest plus having subtitles that are unreadable is pointless, i just zoned out when they were on the screen.”