https://www.scmp.com/rss/522017/feed The latest news and top stories on James Corden. A highly versatile British entertainer, he gained prominence co-creating and starring in the acclaimed sitcom Gavin & Stacey. He achieved international recognition hosting CBS’s The Late Late Show from 2015 to 2023, popularising segments like Carpool Karaoke. Corden’s extensive background includes theatre, earning a Tony Award for One Man, Two Guvnors, and roles in films like Into the Woods. His voice work features Peter Rabbit and the new Smurfs... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa The Testaments, a sequel to the 2017 series The Handmaid’s Tale, premiered on Hulu on April 8. Elisabeth Moss reprises her role as June Osborne, the protagonist in The Handmaid’s Tale. The new series follows June’s daughter Agnes (Chase Infiniti) and her friend Daisy, played by Hollywood newcomer Lucy Halliday, as the teenage girls navigate the dystopic society they live in. The show’s cast also includes Sabrina Carpenter’s former Disney Channel co-star Rowan Blanchard. Meanwhile, Ann Dowd... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350247/meet-testaments-actress-lucy-halliday-who-won-bafta-scotland-award-her-first-film-role?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350247/meet-testaments-actress-lucy-halliday-who-won-bafta-scotland-award-her-first-film-role?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:13 +0000 Anthea Rowan Anthea Rowan Scroll through Shanghai-based Thomas Derksen’s Instagram feed from the oldest post to the newest and you will notice a metamorphosis in the Mandarin-speaking German influencer. In the early days, there were a lot of photos of him enjoying food: a slap-up English breakfast, cookies while working at his laptop, a rich birthday cake in 2018 and what looks like an enormous bacon sandwich in 2019. Then there is a shift, with fewer photos of heavy meals and more photos that record him seemingly... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3319819/how-influencer-china-lost-60kg-5-years-without-weight-loss-drugs-or-crash-diets?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3319819/how-influencer-china-lost-60kg-5-years-without-weight-loss-drugs-or-crash-diets?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:00:07 +0000 Reuters Reuters Late-night television had been fighting for its survival even before The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was cancelled this week. The announced end of one of the most popular broadcast late-night shows, days after host Stephen Colbert accused the network owner of bribing President Donald Trump to approve a merger, drew cries of political foul play from liberal politicians, artists and entertainers. “Stephen Colbert, an extraordinary talent and the most popular late-night host, slams the deal.... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3318863/why-stephen-colbert-latest-casualty-late-night-tvs-changing-economics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3318863/why-stephen-colbert-latest-casualty-late-night-tvs-changing-economics?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Jul 2025 16:00:10 +0000 James Mottram James Mottram 2/5 stars Smurfs opens with the population of Smurfs’ Village harmoniously singing the “Happy Song” from the original 1980s animation series featuring the little blue creatures. As the warm glow of nostalgia creeps in, director Chris Miller (Shrek the Third) cuts to Papa Smurf on the decks, blasting out an obnoxious pop track. “Now that’s what I call a banger,” he yells. This unfortunately sets the tone for the latest film about Belgian comic artist Peyo’s cute creations. Smurfs is primarily a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3318301/smurfs-movie-review-rihanna-cant-save-subpar-return-beloved-blue-creatures?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3318301/smurfs-movie-review-rihanna-cant-save-subpar-return-beloved-blue-creatures?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:00:14 +0000