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Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
BBC viewers have days to watch 'genius' series ahead of fourth season
Comedian Diane Morgan's widely praised BBC series Mandy is imminently returning for another batch of chaos. The Philomena Cunk star, 49, has written, directed and starred in the sitcom where she plays the titular heroine – the 'hapless, jobless Mandy'. '[Her] daft adventures mostly end in disaster. She's got Big Dreams, but can she actually be bothered?' the show aptly describes itself. The theme tune? Barry Manilow's Mandy of course! Each season contains six bite-sized episodes making it the perfect one-week binge in which we see Mandy get up to genuinely bonkers hijinks with Morgan's quintessential flavour of character acting. Seriously, one episode opens with her stark naked on a table, save for some sushi adorned around her body, followed by a host of businessmen digging into their dinner. In another, she is entirely convinced she has eaten an old man's dog. Essentially, it's the kind of show that needs to be seen to be believed. The show also boasts a wild list of guest stars including Maxine Peake, Natalie Cassidy and Shaun Ryder to name a few, if you can believe it. Over the years it has made a mighty impression on viewers. 'Absolutely loved this show, so silly! Watched it with my mum and we still quote it haha,' Mat W wrote on Rotten Tomatoes. 'Stupid, stupid, stupid, predictable, cliche and utterly childish. Loving every minute of it,' one anonymous user quipped, saying one episode left them 'crying with laughter'. 'Diane Morgan is a comic genius: writer, director, comedienne, actress,' another anonymous user praised in a five-star review. 'The Quirkiness of Mandy is its best feauture. And its running time of 15 minutes works really well. Diane Morgans performance in Mandy is unique and different,' another echoed. Critics are in agreement. 'It's bold and ludicrous, but economical too. It don't mean a thing. It is, however, a glorious release from all those things that do mean a thing,' The Time shared. 'This was enjoyably escapist comedy, daft for the sake of daftness, and all the more welcome for it,' the Daily Telegraph echoed. Although the humour may not always land with The Guardian warning it is 'not as tight or laugh out loud funny' and The Independent agreeing it's provokes wry smiles rather than belly laughs.' An official synopsis for the fourth season reads teases that she'll continue 'to live hand-to-wonky-mouth, cooking up enough dodgy side hustles and trashy cash hacks to hopefully climb up into the squeezed middle and out of the squashed bottom.' More Trending It adds: 'Constantly harassed, pursued and persecuted by her benefits officer (Tom Basden), Mandy finds solace in her friend Lola's (Michelle Greenidge) salon, drinking in the heady aroma of cheap bleach and Minty Pig nail polish.' Discussing how she settled on the tone of the show which is apparently based on a woman she met once, she once told The Guardian: 'Most people nowadays are doing downbeat, naturalistic comedy. I wanted to do something mad and silly. I crave silliness. 'A bit of pure escapism. It's turned out much weirder than I imagined. It's quite visual, like a Viz cartoon, but I'm happy with it.' View More » Mandy is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. The fourth season arrives on BBC Two and iPlayer on July 21. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: BBC staff with authority to cut Bob Vylan livestream were present at Glastonbury MORE: Gregg Wallace's final MasterChef series should air – his behaviour isn't contestants' fault MORE: Legendary 70s horror film that was almost never released now streaming completely free
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Masato Sakai to return for "Vivant 2"
13 Jun - Masato Sakai recently confirmed that he will be returning as Yusuke Nogi in the sequel to the hit Japanese TV series, "Vivant". Sharing the news on TBS morning programme, "The Time", the actor said that the sequel will be aired next year and will be a big production that deserves all of his effort. "When I was reading the script, I could already feel how the director racked his brains, so I will perform without reservation," he said. The sequel reportedly will be a continuation of the story, starting immediately after the last scene of the first series, and there will be no changes to the setting of the main character, Nogi Yusuke. Other cast members besides Masato will be announced in the near future. Katsuo Fukuzawa, who co-directed the first series, will be in charge of the original story, direction and production, once again teaming up with Masato in their powerful collaboration. The first series was shot on a grand scale in Mongolia, which drew much attention, and according to Fukuzawa, the second series will also be filmed in a country which will be unique to viewers. While he mums on the location, earlier rumours stated that it will be filmed in Azerbaijan. In addition to filming the sequel to the Japanese drama, it is reported that a movie version will be produced simultaneously, which is tentatively scheduled to be released in December next year.
Black America Web
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
The Hitmaker Behind A Generation of Sound: Celebrating Jimmy Jam With A List Of His Hits
Source: Michael Buckner / Getty We celebrate the birthday of musical mastermind Jimmy Jam today (June 6). As one-half of the legendary songwriting and production duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis , his influence spans generations, genres, and Grammy wins. Check out a gallery of his hits inside to celebrate the legend's new year. The 66-year-old music icon was born James Samuel Harris III, whose legendary sound has shaped R&B and pop music for over four decades. From Minneapolis roots to global acclaim, Jimmy Jam's musical genius has delivered timeless anthems, many of which remain fixtures on radio and playlists today. Jimmy Jam first made waves as a member of The Time , a band that emerged under Prince's wing during the 1980s Minneapolis funk explosion. But it was his behind-the-scenes brilliance with Terry Lewis that earned the duo a permanent place in music history. Together, they've written and produced over 40 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, with a signature sound defined by lush synths, layered harmonies, and deep emotional resonance. Their most prolific and groundbreaking partnership was with Janet Jackson , transforming her from a young talent into a global superstar. Their 1986 collaboration on Control marked a bold new chapter in pop music and women's empowerment. In 2022, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame , a fitting tribute to their trailblazing careers and enduring cultural impact. Jimmy Jam's sound has been the heartbeat of countless memories, from club nights to quiet car rides. As he celebrates another trip around the sun, fans and artists alike salute the maestro whose pen and production forever changed the soundtrack of our to the entertainment legend, who's music transcends time. Happy Birthday, Jimmy Jam! Check out a few of Jimmy Jam's biggest hits below: The Hitmaker Behind A Generation of Sound: Celebrating Jimmy Jam With A List Of His Hits was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russia's Foreign Ministry states it will not allow Ukraine to be restored within 1991 borders
On 1 May, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation issued a statement claiming that Moscow "will never allow" the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity within its internationally recognised 1991 borders. Source: statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry Details: The statement repeated accusations against Ukraine and Western countries, alleging so-called "cannibalistic intentions" to "destroy everything Russian". Quote: "It is absolutely clear that behind the futile and unfounded demands by the Kyiv regime and its supporters in the West for the so-called restoration of Ukraine within the 1991 borders lies a cannibalistic instinct to annihilate everything Russian. It is clear that Russia will never allow such a scenario to be implemented." Background: On 22 April, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine does not recognise Russia's occupation of Crimea, which is internationally recognised as Ukrainian territory. Trump criticised the statement, saying "Crimea was lost years ago" and that Zelenskyy's words are "harmful to the peace negotiations". In an interview with The Time, Trump again claimed that the root cause of Russia's military aggression was Ukraine's desire to join NATO and implied that Crimea is lost to Ukraine. On 25 April, Zelenskyy said Ukraine currently does not have enough weapons to regain control of temporarily occupied Crimea, but noted that the international community has various tools to pressure Russia into discussing territorial issues. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump says Crimea will "stay with Russia"
US President Donald Trump has reiterated in an interview with The Time that he believes Ukraine's aspiration to join NATO is the main reason behind Russia's military aggression. He also stated that he considers Crimea to be lost to Ukraine. Source: Trump in the interview with The Time, conducted on 22 April and released on 25 April, as reported by European Pravda Details: Trump reiterated his earlier remarks that Ukraine had supposedly provoked the war by seeking to join NATO. "I think what caused the war to start was when they started talking about joining NATO," the US leader said. He also made it clear that he considers Crimea to be lost to Ukraine. "Crimea will stay with Russia," Trump said. Before that, Trump, commenting on a Ukrainian proposal to purchase American Patriot air defence systems to protect its skies, hinted that it was Ukraine that "started the war". The Time does not provide more complete quotes. In the interview, Trump also boasted that he had forced the Europeans to take steps to increase defence spending. Additionally, the US president stated that he feels more confident and less constrained in his actions during his second term compared to his first. "Last time I was fighting for survival," Trump noted. "This time I'm fighting for the world." Background: Earlier, media reports suggested that the Trump administration handed over a one-page document to Ukraine in Paris last week, presented as a "final proposal" for a peaceful settlement. Among other things, the US is prepared to recognise Russia's control over Ukrainian Crimea and ease sanctions against Moscow. On 24 April, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the US had presented its strategy for the Ukrainian territories during talks in London. He added that after the US proposal, "another paper appeared", following a conversation between the Ukrainian delegation, the European team and the United States. The Telegraph has revealed details of a new negotiation document aimed at ending the war, with Kyiv hoping to deny Russia official international recognition of its sovereignty over Crimea and other occupied territories as part of the peace talks. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
