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Cosmopolitan
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Here's When Every Episode of FX's ‘Adults' Drops
FX knows a thing or two about making an amazing comedy. Between The Bear, English Teacher, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and so many other faves, we can't help but also get excited for their latest addition: Adults. The series gets real as it follows a group of BFFs as they try to navigate their 20s in the the only way they possibly can: chaos and survival. Of course, not everything always works out as planned for them, but hey, at least they have each other for it all. Ready to see what happens to this new group of misfits? Here's everything you need to know about FX's Adults release schedule. The series officially premiered on FX on May 28, 2025 with two new episodes, our favorite kind of double feature! Following an FX show can be kind of tricky, especially since their drops tend to depend on whether or not they premiere on their official network or not. And, even then, Adults comes with a special twist. New episodes will drop every Wednesday night at 9 PM ET / PT with two new episodes airing back to back. Don't have cable? You can still watch Adults on Hulu when new episodes drop the next day on the streamer! FX's Adults season 1 will have 8 episodes that will air on FX. Two new episodes will air every Wednesday night at 9 PM ET / PT and will drop on Hulu the next day.
Time Out
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Wide Awake 2025 in Brockwell Park: set times, full lineup, tickets and everything you need to know
London's open air summer festival season is set to make its big return this weekend. Over the late May bank holiday weekend Brockwell Park is set to host four day festivals, with Wide Awake up first. Wide Awake bills itself as London's leading festival for alternative music, and its 2025 lineup is as broad and enticing as ever. Headed up by Belfast rap trio Kneecap, also on the bill at Brockwell are the likes of Time Out cover star CMAT, Mercury Prize-winning indie band English Teacher and riotous dance-punks Fat Dog. Over the bank holiday weekend, Wide Awake is set to be followed by Field Day (on May 24), Cross The Tracks (May 25) and City Splash (May 26). Other Brockwell Live events take place next week, like Brockwell Bounce (May 28) and Mighty Hoopla (May 31 and June 1), while the Lambeth Country Show will be on June 7-8. Excited for this year's indie extravaganza in south London? Here's what you need to know about Wide Awake 2025, from the full lineup and set times to the weather forecast and afterparties. When and where is Wide Awake? This year's Wide Awake will be at Brockwell Park (SE24 9BJ) in south London on Friday May 23 2025. Timings Doors open at midday, though your entry slot may be dictated by the ticket you've bought. If you have an early entry ticket and arrive late, you'll be charged the difference of a full price ticket. Last entry is 8pm, and the music curfew is 10.30pm. What's the full Wide Awake 2025 lineup and set times? Wide Awake Stage 12.30pm-1pm – RIP magic 1.30pm-2pm – Ugly 2.45pm-3.30pm – Mermaid Chunky 4.15pm-5pm – Nadine Shah 5.45pm-6.30pm – English Teacher 7.15pm-8pm – CMAT 9pm-10.30pm – Kneecap Bad Vibes Stage 1pm-1.30pm – Famous 2pm-2.45pm – Donny Benet 3.30pm-4.15pm – Warmduscher 5pm-5.45pm – Mannequin Pussy 6.30pm-7.15pm – Sprints 8pm-8.50pm – Fat Dog 9.20pm-10.15pm – Peaches Daniel Avery Curates Dazed Stage 1pm-1.40pm – Acopia 2.10pm-2.50pm – Sextile 3.20pm-4pm – Chanel Beads 4.15pm-5.15pm – Marie Davidson 5.45pm-6.30pm – Fcukers 6.45pm-7.35pm – Sega Bodega 7.45pm-8.45pm – Cobrah 9.15pm-10.15pm – Daniel Avery Moth Club Stage 1.30pm-2.15pm – Gaye Su Akyol 2.45pm-3.35pm – W.I.T.C.H. 3.55pm-4.40pm – Martin Rev 5.15pm-6pm – bdrmm 6.30pm-7.15pm – Puzzle 7.45pm-8.45pm – Psychedelic Porn Crumpets 9.15pm-10pm – Wine Lips The Grove DIY 1.15pm-1.45pm – 3L3D3P 2.15pm-2.45pm – True Blue 3.15pm-3.45pm – Curtisy 4pm-4.40pm – HiTech 5pm-5.45pm – Getdown Services 6pm-6.50pm – deBasement 7pm-9pm – Optimo B2B Erol Alkan Shacklewell Arms 12.45pm-1.15pm – Yuuf 1.45pm-2.15pm – Hello Mary 2.45pm-3.15pm – Gurriers 3.45pm-4.15pm – Luvcat 4.15pm-4.45pm – Nuha Ruby Ra 4.45pm-5.15pm – Snõõper 5.15pm-5.45pm – Nuha Ruby Ra 5.45pm-6.30pm – Frankie and the Witch Fingers 6.30pm-7pm – Kylie Goes Berghain 7pm-7.45pm – jasmine.4.t 7.45pm-8.45pm – Kylie Goes Berghain 8.45pm-9.30pm – Patriarchy How to get to Wide Awake festival Punters are advised not to drive to the fest, and instead take public transport. The nearest tube is Brixton and the closest train is Herne Hill. Are there any tickets left for Wide Awake 2025? Some tickets are still available, with early (pre-1pm) entry from around £65 and general admission from around £76. You can buy tickets here. What's the weather looking like? The Met Office reckons Friday will be dry with some sunshine, and that temperatures while the festival is on will range from 16C to 18C. It might be a tad windy in the late afternoon. Afterparties There are a few official and unofficial afterparties that will keep things going once the festival has wrapped up. There are official parties at the Shacklewell Arms (with Mermaid Chunky, free, tickets) and Hootananny Brixton (with Sextile, from £12, tickets), and unofficial ones at Stoke Newington's The Waiting Room (tickets), Brixton's Duke of Edinburgh (more info) Are Brockwell Park's day festivals definitely still going ahead? In recent weeks Brockwell Park has been at the centre of a legal battle, with anti-festival campaigners Protect Brockwell Park on the one side and Lambeth Council and festival promoters Brockwell Live (supported by community group SayYesLambeth) on the other. Following a court decision that ruled the festivals didn't have the correct planning permission, Brockwell Live released a statement saying the events will go ahead. The saga isn't quite over yet, as Protect Brockwell Park says it will challenge the decision to let the festivals take place. We'll update this page if and when we find out more.
The Sun
12-05-2025
- The Sun
I ditched my waitress job to move to a paradise European island – rent is £250 & a cold beer only £2
A WOMAN has revealed why she ditched the UK to live her dream life on an idyllic island without worrying about bills or rent – but is now forced to make her tea in a saucepan. Olivia Mamode grew up in London but after finishing her studies, started growing sick of the cold British climate, and rising housing and living costs. 13 13 13 Fed up with not being able to enjoy her money, the 24-year-old, who worked as a waitress, gave up her old life and jetted off to Menorca with nothing but a suitcase and a dream to become an English teacher. Since moving, she says her quality of life has improved substantially. 'After a long visa process, I headed to Spain with about 25kg of personal belongings packed into a suitcase and hand luggage,' she told Luxury Travel Daily. 'I had no clear idea or plans about where I would be living but [figured I would] wing it when I got there. 'It felt extremely liberating to pack up and start a new chapter in a new, foreign place. 'At times, the moving process has been overwhelming – the Spanish bureaucracy is definitely not for the weak. 'But it has always felt worth it, since my lifestyle here is incomparable to anything I have experienced in the UK.' After hopping around a few hostels, Olivia soon found a flat with a Spanish woman. Her current rent is just over £255pcm – compared to her previous £1,000pcm room in London. Olivia, who is fluent in Spanish, has also joined a teaching programme to help locals learn English. She said: 'I feel absolutely settled and comfortable in Spain, it feels like home. 'Once I got into the swing of things and got accustomed to the process of 'building my life' here, everything started to fall into place. 'I don't feel like I'm breaking the bank anymore if I go out for a breakfast or drinks, since a beer here is usually less than €3 (£2.55) and a coffee is around €1.50 (£1.28). Low cost 'On top of that, I have very few other expenses since public transportation is free for residents in Menorca and I get everywhere either by foot or by bus. 'Also, my hobbies are very low cost, usually free in fact – like hiking and exploring beaches. 'I find that having fun here is usually inexpensive. 'I wake up every morning excited to get out of bed and take advantage of the day. 'I think that sums up how I feel about my life here.' 13 13 13 While most of her experiences so far have been positive, the young woman has been forced to make some adjustments – such as to her daily cuppa. She said: 'I now make my tea in the microwave or in a saucepan! 'None of the apartments I have seen or lived in come with a kettle here. '[Also], despite them [men] being known as 'princesos' [princesses] I have met a lot of lovely men here who I have loved spending time with. 'However unfortunately since my future plans are not clear, I have always been hesitant to commit seriously to another person. 'I love dating here, because the dates usually involve the beach, chill drinks, or a hike, all of which I am a big fan of. I find that having fun here is usually inexpensive Olivia Mamode 'Something spontaneous happens almost every weekend. 'The most unique one [experience] would probably be meeting a Portuguese Naval squadron who had been patrolling the Mediterranean for a few months by submarine. 'He offered me a guided tour of the sub the next day. 'We then had a great night partying together!' For now, Olivia is living life in the moment and is happy in Menorca, but there is no telling what the future holds. She said: 'I was drawn to the islands because of their stunning natural beauty and, of course, the proximity to so many beaches. 'Living here has given me an insight into the standard of living that I would like to uphold, and changed my outlook on the way life can be lived.' 13 13 13 13
Sydney Morning Herald
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
How this TikTok star enlisted Charli XCX for his debut TV show
But it was COVID lockdowns that saw him gain millions of followers with his pop-culture-skewering skits and exaggerated celebrity impressions. Vogue UK called him 'the only funny thing to happen in 2020' – all helpful pushes, as he had already been shopping Overcompensating around, built off his first stand-up show in 2018. 'I feel so privileged that I got so much time [to develop the show] because I think when all the things were in place, I knew everything I wanted. Everyone who joined knew the tone and the world that we wanted.' There's also a steady stream of TikTok-famous faces cameoing, including comedians Tommy Do, Caleb Hearon and Boman Martinez-Reid. While hits such as Abbott Elementary and English Teacher have cast from social media and proven it works, it was still something Skinner had to fight for. Loading 'I don't think there is as much of a difference any more between someone who can entertain us on our phones or with TV,' he says. 'I feel so lucky to give those people a chance to show their talents.' There's a simple reason why Overcompensating has attracted so many names, online or otherwise – and it's not just margaritas. It's very funny; a raucous American campus romp of drinking games, hazing rituals and study-break sobs. Set in the mid-2010s, it's a period of max zillennial cross-appeal, allowing for punchlines about both Alison Roman and Amanda Knox, as well as needle drops of obnoxious EDM and Charli-approved alt-pop (Like A G6, Uffie, Sky Ferreira). Overcompensating leans into the chaos with frenzied storylines that capture the messiness of being an undergraduate, ready to do anything – and anyone – to be liked. 'I hope that there is this communal laugh that everyone can have watching it being like, 'God, I can't believe we did this shit',' says Skinner. 'Everything felt so big, and the stakes felt so high! And they were, to a degree.' At Overcompensating' s heart is Benny – a closeted teen compelled to keep up the jock persona he cultivated as high school valedictorian and gridiron star, all true to Skinner's experiences. Benny can walk and talk 'bro' with ease, dropping his voice and vocabulary to the ground to fit in. While immediately embraced by frat leader Peter (DiMarco) as a protégé and quickly landing potential beard Carmen (Wally Baram), Benny's constantly on edge as he worries any little movement could give the game away. But sometimes, the mask slips up in a moment of fun, as Benny reveals he loves Glee or raps Nicki Minaj's Super Bass to a baffled room of pre-gamers, only to straighten up, completely mortified. These moments are played for laughs, but the pain underneath resonates. Loading 'I had so much fun making this show, and I don't know if I could have said that five years ago,' he says. 'I think it would've felt a little too raw. 'Going back, I think it allowed me to forgive myself for not coming out sooner. I've been so hard on myself the past 10 years, thinking … 'I missed out on so much'.' It's funny to consider your early 20s as a late coming out. But that's reflected in the last decade's coming-of-age comedies, such as Sex Education, Never Have I Ever, Booksmart, PEN15 and Big Mouth. While all offering diverse takes on the sexual conquest comedy – a genre once held firmly in the hands of Seann William Scott – they're all centred on high schoolers. University life remains largely untouched, save for under-watched sitcom The Sex Lives of College Girls – a world away from Overcompensating 's jock-run campus. As with his online impressions, Skinner's show skewers bros with love – and Benny is far from the only guy whose hyper-sexualised boasting or wolf cries feel forced. 'Performative masculinity is something I was around so much, and I participated in,' Skinner says of his college days. 'I would see guys where I thought, 'This doesn't feel that normal on you either – and you're not gay!''
The Age
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
How this TikTok star enlisted Charli XCX for his debut TV show
But it was COVID lockdowns that saw him gain millions of followers with his pop-culture-skewering skits and exaggerated celebrity impressions. Vogue UK called him 'the only funny thing to happen in 2020' – all helpful pushes, as he had already been shopping Overcompensating around, built off his first stand-up show in 2018. 'I feel so privileged that I got so much time [to develop the show] because I think when all the things were in place, I knew everything I wanted. Everyone who joined knew the tone and the world that we wanted.' There's also a steady stream of TikTok-famous faces cameoing, including comedians Tommy Do, Caleb Hearon and Boman Martinez-Reid. While hits such as Abbott Elementary and English Teacher have cast from social media and proven it works, it was still something Skinner had to fight for. Loading 'I don't think there is as much of a difference any more between someone who can entertain us on our phones or with TV,' he says. 'I feel so lucky to give those people a chance to show their talents.' There's a simple reason why Overcompensating has attracted so many names, online or otherwise – and it's not just margaritas. It's very funny; a raucous American campus romp of drinking games, hazing rituals and study-break sobs. Set in the mid-2010s, it's a period of max zillennial cross-appeal, allowing for punchlines about both Alison Roman and Amanda Knox, as well as needle drops of obnoxious EDM and Charli-approved alt-pop (Like A G6, Uffie, Sky Ferreira). Overcompensating leans into the chaos with frenzied storylines that capture the messiness of being an undergraduate, ready to do anything – and anyone – to be liked. 'I hope that there is this communal laugh that everyone can have watching it being like, 'God, I can't believe we did this shit',' says Skinner. 'Everything felt so big, and the stakes felt so high! And they were, to a degree.' At Overcompensating' s heart is Benny – a closeted teen compelled to keep up the jock persona he cultivated as high school valedictorian and gridiron star, all true to Skinner's experiences. Benny can walk and talk 'bro' with ease, dropping his voice and vocabulary to the ground to fit in. While immediately embraced by frat leader Peter (DiMarco) as a protégé and quickly landing potential beard Carmen (Wally Baram), Benny's constantly on edge as he worries any little movement could give the game away. But sometimes, the mask slips up in a moment of fun, as Benny reveals he loves Glee or raps Nicki Minaj's Super Bass to a baffled room of pre-gamers, only to straighten up, completely mortified. These moments are played for laughs, but the pain underneath resonates. Loading 'I had so much fun making this show, and I don't know if I could have said that five years ago,' he says. 'I think it would've felt a little too raw. 'Going back, I think it allowed me to forgive myself for not coming out sooner. I've been so hard on myself the past 10 years, thinking … 'I missed out on so much'.' It's funny to consider your early 20s as a late coming out. But that's reflected in the last decade's coming-of-age comedies, such as Sex Education, Never Have I Ever, Booksmart, PEN15 and Big Mouth. While all offering diverse takes on the sexual conquest comedy – a genre once held firmly in the hands of Seann William Scott – they're all centred on high schoolers. University life remains largely untouched, save for under-watched sitcom The Sex Lives of College Girls – a world away from Overcompensating 's jock-run campus. As with his online impressions, Skinner's show skewers bros with love – and Benny is far from the only guy whose hyper-sexualised boasting or wolf cries feel forced. 'Performative masculinity is something I was around so much, and I participated in,' Skinner says of his college days. 'I would see guys where I thought, 'This doesn't feel that normal on you either – and you're not gay!''
