Entertainment

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online David Fincher’s gritty thriller Seven did more than shock audiences with its gruesome imagery; it captured the anxieties, urban decay, and moral contradictions of the United States in the 1980s. Thirty years after its release, the film remains a benchmark of neo-noir crime storytelling, with box office earnings of $327 million on a modest $34 million budget,...

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US rapper Eminem has launched a legal battle against an Australian beachwear brand named Swim Shady, accusing the Sydney-based company of infringing his long-established trademark and attempting to ride on the global fame of his artistic identity. The dispute has attracted international attention, not only because it involves one of the world’s most recognisable rappers, but...

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US film superstar Tom Cruise has received his first-ever Oscar statuette, a long-awaited recognition of his decades-long contribution to cinema. Cruise, 63, was honoured with an honorary Oscar at the annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, joining other distinguished recipients including singer-philanthropist Dolly Parton, choreographer Debbie Allen, and production designer Wynn Thomas. “Making films is not what I...

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The UK government is preparing to introduce a ban on the resale of tickets to live events at prices above their original face value, in a move aimed at curbing professional touts and online resale platforms that charge fans excessive premiums. Ministers are expected to announce the plan imminently, marking a major step toward fulfilling a long-standing...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Celebrated Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli, known globally for his monumental works Baahubali and RRR, has unveiled his most ambitious cinematic venture yet: Varanasi, a time-travel adventure film inspired by Hindu mythology. The announcement was made at a grand event in Hyderabad, where thousands of cheering fans gathered to catch a first glimpse of the movie that promises...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online British rock star Yungblud has announced a temporary break from touring following medical advice, a decision that has disappointed fans but underscores the importance of health and wellbeing in a demanding music career. The 28-year-old singer, born Dominic Harrison in Doncaster, revealed that he would be pausing his current US tour and taking time off until the...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Australian outback is about to get a lot more crowded and a lot more chaotic as the 25th series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! prepares to kick off this Sunday night. For fans of reality television, the show promises another thrilling mix of slime, snakes, and unexpected challenges, with a line-up of...

Published: 14 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The world’s first permanent outdoor theme park dedicated entirely to the Pokémon universe is set to open in Japan next year, giving fans of all ages a rare chance to step directly into the vibrant world of the iconic franchise. The announcement marks a major milestone for The Pokémon Company as it continues to expand its global presence...

Published: 14 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Emerald Fennell’s vision for Wuthering Heights is coming into focus. The first full-length trailer for the Saltburn writer-director’s already controversial adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel sketches out an epic love story—“the greatest love story of all time,” according to a title card—beyond the erotic visuals of the first trailer. The trailer introduces Brontë’s star-crossed lovers, Catherine (Margot...

Published: 14 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. EastEnders fans are in for a festive treat this Christmas as the beloved Pat Butcher is set to make a shock return to Walford—thirteen years after her devastating on-screen death. The iconic character will once again be brought to life by actress Pam St Clement, now 83, in a special episode centred on Nigel Bates’ poignant dementia storyline....