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Cumberbatch, who played Doctor Strange, teased the idea on a skit for The Tonight Show. When Fallon asked if he could reveal a rumoured cameo without contravening his strict Marvel contract, Cumberbatch hummed the theme song for Top Gun. “Sorry to people that bought their ticked wanting to see two Tom Cruise films in one month,” he quipped. Cruise’s film, Top Gun: Maverick also came out in May 2022. Source link

The island’s capital, Saint George, nestles along a horseshoe harbour with its old pastel-hued houses. Further inland, a heaving, vibrant green awaits travellers, with rainforests, waterfalls and the braided hills of plantations. Those in on the secret are rewarded with wildly delicious street food, superbly simple restaurants brimming with character, such as Dodgy Dock, and snaking rainforest trails that lead to bottomless lakes and empty beaches. Source link

By 2030, South Koreans are set to lead the world in longevity, with life expectancy in South Korea expected to top 90 years. This stunning prediction, based on a study by Imperial College London and the World Health Organization, highlights the importance of diet, lifestyle, and preventive care.Join Michelle Jungmin Bang, writer and eco-entrepreneur, for a captivating session that reveals the life-changing self-care secrets rooted in Korean culture. Drawing on wisdom from Buddhist nuns, haenyeo (female free divers), and centenarians, Michelle will show you how simple, everyday habits can transform your well-being. Whether it’s healing with breath, eating for energy, or rediscovering the invisible bonds of connection, this workshop offers practical tips for living longer and feeling better....

This masterclass is part of The Bigger Life Festival, designed to help you start the New Year with purpose, clarity, and confidence. This 60-minute workshop is your gateway to a sharper mind and greater focus. Whether you want to excel in your career, ace a presentation, or simply stay on top of your ever-expanding to-do list, your memory is key to unlocking your potential.Led by world Grandmaster of Memory and mindset coach Mark Channon, this session blends fascinating insights into how your brain works with practical, science-backed techniques to help you remember better and achieve more. Forget forgetfulness – it’s time to master your memory.In this dynamic bootcamp, Mark will show you how to transform your memory into one of your greatest strengths.Harness the power of your memory: Un...

While little ones are welcomed with toy Highland cows, shortbread and kids menus in the Torridon’s on-site pub, this is a grown-up hotel of civilised, carpeted breakfast rooms, antiques and tasting menus rounded off with rare whiskies. That being said, the hotel rolled out the red carpet for our brood: chocolates, cots, speedy bedtime milk deliveries and assisting the Highland Cows with lunchtime. Though I didn’t sense it was a muscle they flexed regularly. The dizzying culinary standards, romantic setting and genteel, traditional rooms are geared towards couples, older families, outdoorsy types, Caledonian-inclined Americans and whisky-pilgrims. Those after a kid’s club or an extensive programme of sprog activities should consider Gleneagles or the Fife Arms. Source link

He was earning well at his job in the City, while I was in my first publishing job and had very little disposable income, so our lifestyles simply weren’t aligned. Inviting him for walks or coffee dates, I tried to remind him that, first and foremost, we were friends. He’d look at me, confused, and say, “But I can just see you at home?”. Source link

In the summer of 2017, during those fleeting months of bliss between finishing sixth form and starting university, I made the questionable decision to spend all my Saturday job savings on a boozy (and disastrous) week in Ayia Napa. As well as it being a total car crash, it also meant I missed out on the British rite of passage: the post-A Level summer interrail trip. I had, for a long time, consigned this to the scrap heap of teenage regrets. Until, feeling shamefaced about my carbon footprint while planning my summer annual leave last year, the idea returned. There is, after all, no statute of limitations on an interrail pass. Emma outside Seville cathedral Emma LoffhagenIn the past few decades, there is a sense that the world has shrunk at an alarming pace. It is easier than it has ever ...

Spencer Pratt was one of the first reality TV villains, but now he’s stolen the internet’s hearts. Pratt made his name on MTV show The Hills. And after years out of the spotlight (bar reprising his role in a The Hills reboot in 2019), he has made an unlikely comeback. It started when the home he shares with wife Heidi Montag burned down in the Pacific Palisades fire, which ripped through Los Angeles earlier this month. Pratt’s unfiltered TikToks documenting his life in the aftermath of the fire have earned him legions of new fans, who have given hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations and even sent Heidi’s 2010 album to number one in the US charts. Their return to the limelight is one of the great reality TV redemption arcs following a decade of relative obscurity.Heidi Montag and Sp...

Istanbul has it all when it comes to city breaks: culture, a fantastic hotel scene and most importantly to chef Selin Kiazim: unbeatable foodie credentials. Here she shares her guide to eating your way around the Turkish city.Where is your favourite destination and why?Istanbul, hands down. Every six months or so, I feel this irresistible urge to go back and soak it all in, even if just for a couple of days. Of course, life doesn’t always allow for spontaneous trips, but ideally, I’d visit once or twice a year. Even a quick trip leaves me feeling energised and invigorated. And the food? Mind-blowing. Second to none. Everywhere you go, there’s something delicious to eat.Selin KiazimWhen was the last time you were there, and who were you with?The last time, sadly, was October 2023, which say...

A flat in Peckham Rye that I share with my better half Tanya [Ronder] and our two cats. We downsized recently after our two boys flew the coop. It’s great; calm and quiet. It’s opposite where William Blake saw his angels. Rufus Norris, Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive of the National Theatre, at a performance of "Death Of England: The Plays", in 2024Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty IWhere was your first flat in the capital?It was a squat near the Oval in 1987, when I was at drama school, and I left around 1991. I absolutely loved it. There were two of us, well, it fluctuated between two and eight. At one time we came home and some other squatters had broken in via the ceiling. We came in and the whole ceiling was down, and we found a note from them saying, “Sorry, we thought it wa...