A host of comedians gathered at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on May 5 to present London’s hottest new comedy show to a packed audience. The inaugural comedy show featured the headline act from critically acclaimed comedian and star of Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, and Netflix’s feature film Matilda, Sindhu Vee.
Other comedians who joined Vee and tickled audiences’ funny bones included Taskmaster and Have I Got News For You star Bridget Christie, regular Frankie Boyle’s New World Order guest, Taskmaster winner Sophie Duker, TikTok sensation and star of Comedy Central Live Daniel Foxx, and Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back sidekick Mark Silcox.
Indian-born Mark Silcox, a middle-aged ex-scientist, provided his signature deadpan style humour, which confused the audience initially, but then had them in fits of laughter) with his hilarious take on how to do a stand-up comedy course amongst other stories.
Ending the evening, UK-based Indian stand-up comedian Sindhu Vee amused the crowd with her humorous stories of sticking with New Year’s resolutions, cultural differences, and funny family anecdotes.
The audience present had the liveliest involvement in performances from all the critically acclaimed comedians.
The next show at Wembley Park Theatre is due in July. It will be headlined by Phil Wang. She will be joined by star of Mock the Week and Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central, Rhys James, BBC regular Olga Koch, Britain’s Got Talent finalist Nabil Abdulrashid, and The Jonathan Ross Show and The Russell Howard Hour guest, Fatiha El-Ghorri.
There’s something sacred about watching a queer story unfold on screen. Whether it’s the ache of a forbidden romance, the electric joy of self-discovery, or the quiet triumph of simply existing. These films? They hit you in the gut. They crack you open. They make you feel seen, or furious, or both. They’re not just "important." They’re alive.
This Pride Month, some of the most iconic queer films: new, old, radical, and tender, have made their way to streaming platforms. Whether you’ve loved them for years or are discovering them for the first time, each of these ten titles deserves your attention, your emotions, and your popcorn.
Here’s your Pride Month watchlist: 10 iconic queer films that are now just a click away.
But I’m a Cheerleader (1999)
We’re starting with camp. Literal camp. Natasha Lyonne plays a cheerleader sent to conversion therapy, where she discovers she’s, in fact, a lesbian and also fabulous. This movie is pink, plastic, and punches homophobia right in the teeth. For a whole generation, this was the first time cinema told them: it’s okay to be queer, weird, loud, and proud. And now it’s back on streaming in time for Pride.
You know the line: “I wish I knew how to quit you.” This wasn't just a 'gay cowboy movie'. It’s about love that exists in the margins, buried under silence and shame. Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal made the world weep with a love story that dared to exist, even when it couldn’t survive. Ang Lee turned a whisper into a cultural roar. And though we’ve come a long way since 2005, this film still guts you, in the best way.
London gays and lesbians decide to help Welsh miners during the strikes? Sounds nuts. This is about what happens when two very different communities discover they’re fighting the same fight. It’s funny, heartfelt, political, and will leave you misty-eyed. Based on a true story, and a perfect film to watch with chosen family.
Carol is all hush and yearning. Therese spots Carol across a department store. 1950s New York, all smoky glances and forbidden desire. Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara turn restraint into rapture in this 1950s-set lesbian romance. Called the greatest LGBTQ+ film ever for a damn good reason. Pure, bottled longing.
Shot entirely on iPhones, Tangerine tore up the rulebook. Starring actual trans women. Set on the gritty, sun-baked streets of LA on Christmas Eve. A whirlwind journey of betrayal, sisterhood, and survival. Kitana Kiki Rodriguez and Mya Taylor made history just by being exactly who they are: real, brilliant, and unfiltered. Queer cinema didn’t know it needed Tangerine, until it did.
Park Chan-wook doing a lesbian erotic thriller? Yes! Based on Sarah Waters’ novel Fingersmith, it moves the story to Japanese-occupied Korea, where two women unravel each other, and a deliciously layered con. No male gaze here. Just gaze. If you think you’ve seen everything lesbian cinema has to offer, this film is here to prove you wrong. Won the Queer Palm for a reason!
Barry Jenkins created a masterpiece that changed everything. Yeah, it won Best Picture. Big deal. Forget the trophy. Remember Chiron? That quiet kid, then that scared teen, then that man built like a fortress? Told in three acts, Moonlight follows Chiron growing into a man as he searches for love, identity, and home. A Black, queer story told with tenderness that’ll wreck you. Essential viewing? Absolutely. Human viewing? Even more so.
A sun-drenched Italian summer. Peaches. Heartbreak. Timothée Chalamet’s Elio falling headfirst into first love with Armie Hammer’s Oliver, is messy, gorgeous, and all-consuming. And that final shot? Elio staring into the fire with tears in his eyes? It’s one of the most devastating, honest portrayals of young heartbreak ever filmed. Luca Guadagnino made something unforgettable.
This isn’t a film you watch. It’s a film you feel. Every glance. Every breath. Every brushstroke. Céline Sciamma’s story of two women: an artist and her subject, on a remote French island in the 18th century, feels like it exists outside time. There’s no male gaze here. It’s about art, memory, and how women loved when the world wasn’t watching. Won Best Screenplay at Cannes because every frame says something. Haunting. Beautiful. Necessary.
You wouldn’t think a wild, absurdist sci-fi action movie about multiverse chaos would be one of the most heartfelt queer films in recent years. But here we are. Stephanie Hsu’s character, Joy, and her storyline with her mother capture the push-pull of queer identity, generational trauma, and longing to be understood. It won seven Oscars, including Best Picture, but its biggest win was making queer Asian identity feel epic, emotional, and cosmic.
Not because it’s definitive. But because it’s a start.
Pride isn’t just about rainbow flags and parades. It’s about stories. It’s about seeing yourself, your heartbreaks, your joy, your struggle, your resilience on screen. These ten films are wildly different, but they all share one thing: they dared to tell the truth about queer lives.
So watch them. Feel them. Cry, laugh, scream, pause and stare. Because this month, and every month, we deserve to see ourselves in every genre, every century, every universe.
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Priyanka Chopra poses outside the venue before the Heads Of State screening in New York
Priyanka Chopra hosted a private NYC screening of her film Heads of State.
She wore a white Jacquemus dress with side cut-outs and a high slit.
The look was completed with The Row’s £940 (₹99,000) Vika sandals and minimal jewellery.
Heads of State, co-starring John Cena and Idris Elba, is set for release on Prime Video.
Priyanka Chopra turned heads at a private screening of Heads of State in New York, stepping out in a sleek white cut-out dress that balanced elegance with a bold edge. The event was an intimate affair ahead of the film’s global release on Prime Video, with close friends and family in attendance.
Looking confident and poised, Chopra arrived at the venue and greeted photographers with folded hands before heading inside. Videos circulating online also captured her warmly hugging her longtime manager Anjula Acharia, making it a personal, heartfelt moment for fans watching online.
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Priyanka Chopra's white Jacquemus dress draws attention
For the evening, the actor opted for the Jacquemus ‘Peplo Longue’ dress, a floor-length number with a boat neckline, structured side cut-out detailing that revealed her waist, and a thigh-high slit that added just the right amount of drama.
She styled the look with The Row’s Vika sandals, made from soft black lambskin and featuring delicate ankle straps. The luxury heels, which retail at £940 (₹99,000), added contrast and sophistication to the all-white ensemble. Chopra completed the outfit with understated gold hoop earrings, a tennis bracelet, and diamond rings. Her hair was worn loose in side-parted waves, and she kept her makeup bronzed and glowing with berry lips, feathered brows, and soft eyeliner.
Heads of State sees Chopra join John Cena and Idris Elba
Directed by Ilya Naishuller, Heads of State is an action-comedy that pairs Chopra with Hollywood heavyweights John Cena and Idris Elba. She plays Noel Bisset, an MI6 agent navigating a political and high-stakes mission involving the US President and UK Prime Minister.
The film also stars Paddy Considine, Carla Gugino, Jack Quaid, and Sarah Niles. While the full release date is yet to be confirmed, Chopra’s stylish promotional appearances are already building major buzz for the Prime Video project.
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The Family Man season 3 poster hints at a darker and more intense storyline
Amazon Prime Video officially confirms The Family Man season 3 with a new poster.
Manoj Bajpayee returns as Srikant Tiwari; creators Raj & DK also return.
Tamil actor Sundeep Kishan and others join the returning ensemble cast.
Jaideep Ahlawat rumoured to play a strong antagonist, though not listed in official post.
The wait is finally over for fans of The Family Man. Amazon Prime Video has officially announced the return of the popular spy thriller with a third season. The makers, Raj & DK, released a striking new poster featuring lead star Manoj Bajpayee, confirming that the show is “coming soon.” The news has sparked major excitement online, as audiences prepare for Srikant Tiwari’s next mission.
Manoj Bajpayee returns as Srikant Tiwari in the first look of The Family Man season 3Instagram/primevideoin
Manoj Bajpayee leads returning cast, new faces join ensemble
While the creators have yet to reveal a release date, the announcement post tagged key cast members including Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, Shreya Dhanwanthary, and Darshan Kumar. Tamil actor Sundeep Kishan, who briefly appeared in season 2, has now been confirmed as part of the main cast. Gul Panag also returns after her season 1 appearance.
Interestingly, Jaideep Ahlawat, whom Bajpayee previously confirmed would feature in the new season, was not included in the official post. Ahlawat is expected to play a central antagonist opposite Bajpayee’s character, promising a tense face-off between two powerhouse performers.
Season 3 plot expected to explore new threats from the Northeast
The third season is rumoured to delve into rising tensions along India’s north-eastern borders, potentially involving a China-based cyber threat, a direction hinted at in season 2’s finale. Fans can expect a mix of action, geopolitical intrigue, and emotional family drama, in line with the franchise’s reputation.
Manoj Bajpayee has described this season as the show’s most ambitious yet. “Srikant is in deeper trouble this time. The scale is bigger, and the stakes are higher,” he said in an earlier interview.
No exact streaming date has been announced yet, but the “coming soon” tagline suggests a 2025 premiere. Until then, The Family Man fans are gearing up for another intense ride with India’s most relatable undercover agent.
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Jeremy Allen White returns as Carmy in the latest season of The Bear
The Bear season 4 drops all 10 episodes on Hulu on 25 June.
Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach return as the fine-dining dream faces real-world pressure.
The new season picks up after the cliffhanger review in The Chicago Tribune.
Jamie Lee Curtis and other notable guests return in this emotionally high-stakes chapter.
FX’s critically acclaimed kitchen drama The Bear is back for its fourth season on Hulu starting 25 June. With all ten episodes releasing at once, fans can immediately dive into the next phase of Carmy’s mission to transform a modest sandwich shop into a top-tier restaurant. This time, the stakes are higher, and personal tensions are at a boiling point.
Sydney and Carmy clash as pressure mounts in the kitchen
After a rocky but promising opening in season 3, the new episodes find chef Carmy Berzatto and sous chef Sydney Adamu navigating the emotional and professional fallout of a high-profile restaurant review. The rating remains a mystery, but its impact is felt across the kitchen. Carmy must also reckon with the toll his perfectionism takes on the team, as Sydney contemplates a major career move: staying on as his partner or taking a more stable offer elsewhere.
Meanwhile, Richie is increasingly stepping up, hinting at more personal growth after his standout arc at the fine-dining restaurant Ever. Tensions with investor Uncle Jimmy resurface, and family dynamics, especially involving Carmy’s mother Donna, complicate things even further.
The Bear season 4 release, cast, and guest appearances
All ten episodes of The Bear season 4 go live on Hulu (and Disney+ for bundle users) on 25 June at 8 PM ET. The main cast returns in full: Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Liza Colón-Zayas, Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce, and Matty Matheson. Guest star Jamie Lee Curtis is also confirmed to appear.
The series has become known for surprising cameos, and while FX is keeping most guest details under wraps, more big-name appearances are expected. Whether or not this is the final season remains unclear, but the show’s creator, Chris Storer, is reportedly mapping out the future carefully.
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Paul Sinha will return to Edinburgh Fringe with a show reflecting on his life and health challenges
Comedian and The Chase star Paul Sinha says Parkinson’s disease has inspired his comedy
He will perform his new show 2 Sinha Lifetime at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Sinha previously suffered two heart attacks during the 2022 festival
The comedian uses personal health challenges as material for his stand-up
Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition with no known cure
Sinha returns to Edinburgh with health-themed show
Comedian and television personality Paul Sinha has described his Parkinson’s diagnosis as a “comedy goldmine” as he prepares to take a new stand-up show to this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Speaking on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, the 55-year-old The Chase quizzer said he would be tackling the realities of living with Parkinson’s disease head-on in his set at The Stand Comedy Club.
Two heart attacks during previous Edinburgh appearance
Sinha revealed that during his 2022 appearance at the festival, he suffered two heart attacks—one in the first week and another in the third.
“I was in a room with 400 people in and it all got on top of me,” he recalled. The first heart attack occurred while he was shaking hands with Levi Roots, the creator of Reggae Reggae Sauce, in a bar.
“I didn’t want to cause a scene,” he said. “I thought I might as well just get into a cab to take me to the nearest hospital as quick as possible, which is what I did.”
Despite being sent home after the first incident, Sinha later learned both episodes had been small heart attacks. He decided to carry on performing regardless, fearing financial loss if he dropped out. “Looking back on it, that’s not the right thing to do,” he admitted.
Turning Parkinson’s into punchlines
Sinha, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019, said he chooses to confront the condition through humour.
“I do lots of jokes about it. It’s as simple as that. You deal with the cards you’ve been dealt, and if you’ve been given a comedy goldmine, as Parkinson’s is, then you deal with it,” he explained.
He added that, to his knowledge, he may be the only comedian at the Fringe discussing their experience with neurological degeneration.
Understanding Parkinson’s disease
According to the NHS, Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition in which parts of the brain become damaged over time. Key symptoms include tremors, slow movement, and stiff muscles.
The charity Parkinson’s UK notes that the cause of the condition is still not fully understood, though it is thought to involve a combination of genetic, age-related, and environmental factors. The disease results in the death of dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brain.
30th anniversary show set for The Stand
Sinha’s new show, 2 Sinha Lifetime, marks his 30th anniversary in comedy. It is scheduled to run at The Stand Comedy Club during the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where he will once again use personal experiences to connect with audiences through humour.