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David Somerset

‘Entourage’s Johnny Drama stars in hilarious new casino ad

Kevin Dillon has reprised his Entourage role as Johnny Drama for new Norwegian-owned online casino Rizk Casino. The American actor, who also appeared in last summer’s Entourage movie, chats about the “no more bullshit” conditions of casino bonuses in the first of two commercials. “The word for bullshit in English is bullshit and the world … >

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Infographic: The art and science of photography

Did you know that it’s nearly 180 years since the process of photography was born? Just this week it was announced that Doctor Who actor Matt Smith will play avant-garde photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in a new biopic film, proving that photography still fascinates the world. The Royal Photographic Society was formed in 1853 to celebrate … >

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Bobby V

Bobby V is one of the most refined R&B artists around in the industry at the moment, still as fresh as ever twenty years on from the start of his career. Performing in the US and also worldwide he remains a hit with international audiences, meaning the position of Bobby V’s agent is a hotly … >

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3 classic game shows that we will never forget

In the modern age, the concept of scheduled television programing and traditional viewing has become increasingly redundant. This is thanks to the unprecedented rise of live streaming and video-on-demand, which is available through services such as Netflix and enables viewers to set their own viewing schedule. While this has been well-received and is gradually changing … >

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5 of the funniest CCTV fails of 2015

Thieves, criminals and even passing pedestrians do the strangest things on CCTV. Sometimes they are aware of the fact, and at other times they are blissfully unaware of their crass stupidity. Here are five of the funniest CCTV fails of 2015…   Be careful when stealing a car Stealing a car is never a good … >

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What are the best streaming services in the UK?

With so many options to stream movies and TV online, what are the best choices? In 2016, it would be fair to say that the Friday night trip to rent a DVD is now a nostalgic thing of the past. No longer do we trudge down to the ancient video store, complete with dog-eared posters … >

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5 of the best movies filmed in Rome

Rome was the city that once stood as the centre of Roman Empire, and according to legend was established by Romulus who was brought up by a wolf. Today it is the capital of Italy and an embodiment of greatness, culture and romance. The city has served as an inspiration for poets and filmmakers for … >

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If the colourful characters ‘Downton Abbey’ played modern-day poker

Downton Abbey may be slipping into the stream of television history following its last ever Christmas special last month, but the characters will live on in our imaginations. Few programmes in recent years have managed to capture the affection of the viewing public in quite the way that Downton has. A series that itself harked back with … >

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Why do we still love ‘Game of Thrones’?

HBO’s Game of Thrones has become one of the most popular shows on television, to the point that it inspires discussion and debate all year round. Based of course on the epic fantasy series A Song Of Ice And Fire by George R.R. Martin, the television show has taken on a life of its own, … >

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Movies of the 1950s revisited

The 1950s was a decade known for the increased choice of leisure time activities, the rise of modern jazz, drive-ins, the rise of fast food restaurants, a baby boom, the advent of television, and the rise of drive-in theatres among many other. There were over 4,000 outdoor screens in the late ’50s. In these years … >

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