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THEY wear designer clothes, speak with theatrical accents, and wouldn’t dream of holidaying anywhere that isn’t painfully exclusive – but Spanish pijos aren’t quite what you think. Although they may appear to be aristocrats on the surface, these flashy Iberian high-society figures are quite different from Britain’s discreetly wealthy elite or Mexico’s young powerful fresas. In fact, the pijo is …

Amy Lynn Bradley. Credit: Instagram@netflix Amy Bradley is Missing Mini-Series Amy Bradley Has Missed Follow the horrifying cruise story of a family’s nightmare – the 1998 disappearance by Royal Caribbean of Amy Bradley, 23 years old. The case is riddled with mystery and conflicting witness reports, but also filled with heartbreaking hope. The three-part docuseries is captivating and draws viewers …

Strictly Come Dancing 2020. Credit: Instagram@bbcstrictly BBC has announced the tenth celebrity who will be joining them Strictly Come Dancing 2025 – The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner – as the well-loved dance show prepares for its September launch. Skinner, who became famous in 2019 and built up a large following on social media, said: “I have never danced before (other …

Sir Christopher Nolan, the acclaimed British filmmaker, has faced criticism for shooting a part of his new blockbuster film in a Western Sahara city that is currently under Moroccan occupation. The latest film from the two-time Academy Award winner. The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway and Lupita Nyong’o is set to hit the big …

Jason Momoa as Chief of War. Credit: Instagram@chief.of.war Chief of war, Mini-Series Jason Momoa star in Chief of WarThe mini-series is a powerful 18th century Hawaiian story told in Hawaiian. The series dives into the turbulent history of the islands with fragmented kingdoms, prophecy whispers, colonisation, etc. Momoa plays Kaʻiana a weary warrior who is drawn back into the political …

The Hunting Wives. Credit: Instagram @thehuntingwives The Hunting Wives Season One The Hunting Wives on Netflix It is equal part murder mystery, erotica thriller and small-town drama. The series follows Sophie (Brittany Snow), a newcomer to Texas whose attempts to blend into wealthy suburban life quickly spiral into booze-fuelled nights, tangled affairs, and a tight-knit clique of gun-toting housewives led …

The world’s most famous chef, who opened the eighth Hell’s Kitchen in Spain this month, has praised and held the cuisine and wine of Spain to the highest standards. Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen finally makes its way into Europe. The show premieres on Ibiza’s iconic party island. The Unexpected Hotel, in the heart Playa d’en Bossa opened its doors to the …

Untamed – Eric Bana. Credit: Instagram @lacyboughn Untamed, Season One Netflix’s Untamed The film takes you to the remote, rugged beauty of Yosemite National Park where a mysterious murder has occurred. Eric Bana – you may recognise him from Netflix’s Dirty John – plays the emotionally guarded Kyle Turner, a special agent haunted by the past and laser-focused on uncovering …

There’s one thing for certain: murder is never on holiday. Credit: Benidorm Ayuntamiento Channel 5 announced that it will be developing Death in Benidorm. This six-part detective series is set in Spain’s most famous beach town. Death in Paradise is a clear influence on this series, which blends sun, suspense, and a little quirky humor. Simon Delaney is the director …

TOP Spanish film director Pedro Almodovar has come out to bat for embattled prime minister Pedro Sanchez, describing allegations of rampant corruption in government ranks as an ‘orgy of fake news’.   The Academy Award and Goya Award-winning filmmaker joined almost a hundred public figures in signing a letter which rallied against the ‘conservative offensive’ against Sanchez, whose Socialist-led government is …