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The most popular filming locations in the world

Unfortunately, a lot of the scenery we see in movies today is computer generated, but there's no substitute for real life. Even though Hollywood is synonymous with the entertainment industry, you'd be surprised to know that it's not the world's most popular filming location. And while the most used locations are indeed in the US and the UK, there are a number of other movie settings you'll recognize from around the world. Click through the gallery to discover them!

Vanessa Hudgens slams paparazzi for invading her privacy and leaking photos of her newborn

Vanessa Hudgens expressed her disappointment at the paparazzi for invading her family's privacy by sharing photos of her newborn baby and announcing the latter's birth before she could. The High School Musical star addressed the issue in her Instagram story days after news outlets leaked photos of her leaving the hospital with her baby in her arms....

Home and Away's Ada Nicodemou and James Stewart look very loved-up as they step out for coffee amid claims they are 'set to move in together'

The Home and Away on-screen couple, whose real-life romance came to light in May, proved they were going as strong as ever as they cuddled up to one another.

Dame Arlene Phillips, 81, admits she has finally accepted her controversial axing from Strictly Come Dancing - but insists she'll never 'forgive' BBC bosses

The choreographer and talent scout, 81, was a member of the inaugural judging panel when the hit dancing show launched in 2004, alongside Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman.

The Bear fans call out Richie's disappearing wedding band as viewers take note of season three issues

Season three debuted on June 26 and already viewers have noticed several issues that have left them scratching their head.

Danzel Fernandez isn't planning a showbiz comeback anytime soon

Danzel Fernandez: "I don't see myself anytime soon going back to showbiz..."

Eddie Murphy Says He Doesn’t Want a Funeral: ‘Just Let Me Go Out Quietly’

Before revealing he doesn't want a funeral, the comedian joked that the 'Beverly Hills Cop' theme song should be played at his service

The Chase star Mark Labbett's 'chilling' final words to ex that sparked brutal split

Mark Labbett, known as The Beast on ITV’s The Chase, dated Hayley Palmer for more than 12 months, but he allegedly dumped the TV presenter after calling off his divorce

Where are the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders now? From weddings to moving to rival teams - what the fan favourite cast have been doing since the cameras stopped rolling

The docuseries, which was released on June 20, follows the elite Texas cheerleading squad and reveals the darker side of the highly competitive culture.

OSG moves to have Alice Guo birth certificate canceled

The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has filed a petition seeking the cancellation of the birth certificate of suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, an initial move that could lead to her ouster as she faces criminal complaints over her alleged links to a raided online gaming hub in her town. The petition was filed on Friday before the Tarlac City Regional Trial Court, Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra said. According to Guevarra, the petition...

Ed Sheeran branded the whole of London as 'sketchy.' The millionaire pop star is said to own more than 20 properties there.

Sheeran made the comments in an episode of "This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von."

Don McLean says being an American means trying again after losing: ‘I was down a lot’

"American Pie" singer Don McLean told Fox News Digital he thinks being an American means getting a fair chance and having the "grit" to keep going after you fail.

Meet the Farmer Wants A Wife 2025 crop! Eight handsome new heartthrobs looking for love on the hit Channel Seven dating show have been revealed

The 2024 series, hosted by Samantha Armytage, once again saw six single farmers date a group of women on their farms in the hopes of finding their future wives.

Movies with terrible moral lessons

Screenwriting is an art of storytelling, but sometimes the story is not quite what it seems. Many great lessons can be learned from movies, but on the flipside of the same coin, bad lessons are also projected onto the big screen. If you pay careful attention you'll find that some films do have quite terrible moral lessons, and while many are not obvious, they're still there, no matter how good the movie makes us feel in the end. Click through the gallery and get to know the movies with terrible moral lessons.

Katie Price says people will ‘judge me differently’ after release of new memoir

Katie Price says people will ‘judge me differently’ after release of new memoir - The book titled This Is Me will be released on July 18

Asher Keddie's Fake is an unsettling masterclass in gaslighting and emotional abuse.

"She was onto me from the start." If the title doesn't give it away, the words spoken by Joe Burt, superbly played by David Wenham, in episode one tell the viewer there's something not quite right about the charming grazier. We just don't know what it is yet. Although Joe narrates the Paramount+ psychological thriller/drama Fake, the show's protagonist is Asher ... Continued

Seeing the Stars of Top Gun Then and Now Will Take Your Breath Away

We felt the need for a speedy catch-up session with Tom Cruise and the rest of the cast of the 1986 classic Top Gun.

North West band to headline seaside festival

The gig will be the culmination of a week-long community arts festival.

The biggest royal scandals around the world

One of the few universal truths is that you can’t choose your family. That’s a hard cross to bear for the royals when a few wild family members don’t play by the rules. Many princes and princesses, and even kings and queens, have indeed rebelled against their duties or abused their powers. Let’s take a look at a few royals around the world who broke the mystique and showed that they’re just as flawed as anyone else–if not more so! Click through the gallery to get started.

Rap mogul Sean Combs sued for sex trafficking, sex assault

NEW YORK — Superstar rapper and music industry mogul Sean Combs has been sued by a former adult film star for sexual assault and sex trafficking, court filings showed. Combs is the target of several civil lawsuits that characterize him as a violent sexual predator who used alcohol and drugs to subdue his victims, and his homes were raided this year by federal agents. The hip-hop artist, known as both Puff Daddy or Diddy, used actress Adria...

Noel Gallagher to undergo knee replacement to help arthritis

Noel Gallagher is set to have a knee replacement after being hit with arthritis. The Oasis singer will undergo surgery later this year. Noel, 57, has reportedly been in pain from the condition for a while. His brother Liam, 51, also suffers from arthritis and had a hip replacement in April. The singer confirmed the news on Matt Morgans's podcast. "...

Behind the Scenes with Greg Berlanti on Fly Me to the Moon

How do you authentically portray and convincingly fake a moon landing at the same time?

These are the top-rated films produced around the world

Cinema reaches so far beyond the confines of Hollywood, and any cinephile limiting their movie-watching to a single language or region is missing out on a world of rich tales, intricate storytelling, and deeply nuanced adventures. Everyone, no matter where they're from, tells stories about love, loss, fantasy, violence, laughter, mystery, and romance, but the style of storytelling can vary in entirely innovative ways. Rave Reviews compiled a list of top films produced across 227 countries and territories around the world based on IMDb ratings, using films that were shot in the country instead only if there were no qualifying films produced there. So buckle in for a ride through some of the best international features, and get ready to mark these down in your watchlist.

Xian Lim sings the praises of GF Iris Lee after ‘Kuman Thong’ premiere

Xian Lim praised his girlfriend, Iris Lee, following their red-carpet debut at the premiere of the film they co-wrote together, “Kuman Thong.” The Kapuso actor took to Instagram to pen a sweet message to Lee and share some of their photos while filming their movie. “To this talented, overly passionate human being,” he began. “Hardworking is an understatement when it comes to the effort you put into all your projects, may it be with me or all the...

LOOK: Donny Pangilinan meets Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds

Kapamilya actor Donny Pangilinan and vlogger Cong TV had a memorable moment as they got the chance to rub elbows with Hollywood stars Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds at a press event in South Korea. Pangilinan and Cong took to Instagram to share their selfies with the “Deadpool & Wolverine” actors. Pangilinan said he tried to imitate Jackman’s iconic hairstyle for Wolverine, writing in the caption, “My Wolverine hair failed, but [it’s] all good.”...

Once beloved movies that are now controversial

Many films can appear outdated due to the rapid advancements in technology, but what's even more intriguing is examining which films feel outdated because of our evolving ethical standards. Have you ever tried revisiting an old favorite movie only to suddenly feel very uncomfortable while watching it? However, there's no need to be ashamed if you still love certain films that might not receive approval for production in today's world. Not all of these movies are inherently bad. Some of them may still serve as examples of exceptional filmmaking, and surely many of the riskier subjects were not intended with malice. Nevertheless, what people once found perfectly acceptable a couple of decades ago can now leave us feeling profoundly uncomfortable. Click through to take a second look at some well-loved films of the past that are a little more than questionable by today's standards.

Blur star Alex James gives sneak peek inside his 200-acre family home in Oxfordshire

Blur's floppy-haired bassist Alex James took us inside his sprawling 200-acre Oxfordshire farm last summer, as he fully embraced the "second act" of his rock-star life

Robbie Williams' brutal phone call to devastated wife Ayda Williams that led to break-up

Robbie Williams' wife, Ayda Field, opened up about the couple's relationship in the singer's four-part Netflix documentary, Robbie Williams

Daniela Hantuchova: Musician, model and tennis star

Ex-Strictly pros reveal what they really think of Giovanni Pernice amid 'bullying' probe

As they prepare for their Legends on the Dancefloor tour former Strictly pros including Brendan Cole reveal their feelings of the bullying accusations surrounding Giovanni Pernice

Bear Grylls names Natalie Portman as 'toughest' celebrity he's worked with

Bear Grylls has revealed Natalie Portman is one of the toughest celebrities he's ever worked with. The former SAS trooper turned TV star has seen lots of celebrities test their survival skills on his adventure TV series, Running Wild With Bear Grylls. Now he's revealed some of the most impressive. "Often, I think the girls outshine the men actually...

Movies you had no idea were based on Shakespeare plays

We all know William Shakespeare is the king of literature and the stage, but what many don't know is that his genius even reaches the far corners of modern cinema. As someone who crafted story arcs and plot twists that have been studied for ages, it makes sense that filmmakers have drawn inspiration from his tales of love, comedy, and tragedy. And some have taken very questionable liberties with the material, too. Click through the following gallery to see the rom-coms, dramas, musicals, and sci-fi adventures that based their stories on the Bard of Avon's work.

Celebrity Gogglebox stars share concern for Shania Twain during Glastonbury performance

Channel 4's Celebrity Gogglebox stars have shared 'concern' for Shania Twain during Glastonbury Festival Pyramid Stage performance

When are Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu playing Wimbledon? Start time and TV channel for mixed doubles today

When are Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu playing Wimbledon? Start time and TV channel for mixed doubles today - It could prove to be the final chapter in Murray’s Wimbledon carrer

REVIEW: ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ – A refreshing new direction for the franchise

In the current cinematic landscape, it almost feels like every successful film is destined to become part of a sprawling franchise, often transforming into a full-blown cinematic universe. The ‘A Quiet Place’ series is no exception. After just two movies, the franchise is expanding with a prequel/spin-off, ‘A Quiet Place: Day One,’ featuring new characters

Jay Slater: Chilling mystery of promoter, 24, who also vanished into thin air in Tenerife

Almost exactly 20 years before bricklayer Jay Slater, 19, disappeared in Tenerife, promoter Kevin Ainley, 24, also from Lancashire, went missing and never returned home

Artists that wrote iconic songs in their teens

Songwriting is a renowned skill that very few artists master. Record labels pay millions for songwriters to craft catchy tunes for their artists. Indeed, most musicians who achieve fame from a young age usually have the music and lyrics written for them, but not all. It usually takes years to hone the craft of songwriting, but some artists had a gift for songwriting from the very beginning. By the time these musicians had reached the age of 20, they had written some of the most iconic songs that we know and love. Click through to discover which artists wrote iconic songs in their teen years.

Thousands expected to watch Red Arrows at air show

The Teignmouth Airshow is a "highlight of the local calendar", organisers say.

Khloé Kardashian Wears Jaw-Dropping Cutout Dress for Star-Studded White Party on Fourth of July

The reality star attended the high-profile event alongside other A-listers

City music festival celebrates 10th anniversary

The Sunderland festival takes place this weekend and boasts a mix of big acts and community musicians.

Stranger Things co-creator Ross Duffer reveals surprising update for season five with behind-the-scenes photo and video

Stranger Things fans received an exciting update on the highly anticipated fifth season. Co-creator Ross Duffer took to his Instagram on Wednesday to reveal the surprise.

“Lioness ”Actor Mike Heslin Dead at 30, His Husband Shares: 'Real-Life Guardian Angel'

Heslin's husband announced via social media on Friday that the actor died after an "unexpected cardiac event"

Summer House star Paige DeSorbo reminds fans she predicted co-star Lindsay Hubbard's pregnancy: 'My manifestation even scared me'

Paige DeSorbo is engaging in a little 'I told you so' in regards to her predicting Lindsay Hubbard's pregnancy a year before her announcement on Thursday.

BAFTA winning comedian's beloved show to make shock return - seven years after being AXED

The series originally ran for five series and aired on the channel between 2013 and 2017.

'Stupid!': The moment Kevin De Bruyne lost it at Euro 2024

Actors who played other actors on screen

Many actors get to experience a wide variety of roles throughout their careers. Some are, however, lucky enough to play characters close to their hearts, as in someone they can relate to and even admire. We're talking about actors who get to play other actors on screen. Browse through the following gallery and check out the actors who portrayed other actors.

Actors who don't remember filming their most iconic roles

It's easy to think that actors in movies or on a long-running TV show would have tons of memories of their time filming. However, while this can be true to some extent, there are a number of actors who have absolutely no memory of filming their most famous roles! Some don't remember the plot, being on set, or even the lines! There are different reasons for this memory loss; in some cases it's due to a health issue, in others it's due to substance abuse. Then there are some actors who simply say they have a bad memory! Curious? Click on to discover the stars who don't remember filming some of their most iconic roles.

General Hospital's Kate Mansi announces engagement to Matt McInnis as she shows off diamond ring in hilarious burrito snap: 'Here we are'

After writing 'LGM(atty)' with her engagement announcement with fiancé Matt McInnis, Kate Mansi clarified in another post that the acronym doesn't mean 'let's get married,' but 'let's got Mets'

How does England superstar Jude Bellingham spend his millionaire's salary?

Raymart Santiago, Claudine Barretto reunite for daughter Sabina’s birthday

Amid their ongoing legal battle, estranged pair Raymart Santiago and Claudine Barretto were recently together to celebrate the 20th birthday of their daughter Sabina. Santiago attended the birthday party organized by Barretto at an events place in Marikina, as seen in the official photos shared by Nice Print Photography on Thursday, July 4. The pair, however, only opted to be photographed with their children; hence, they were not seen in one...