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Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to new involuntary manslaughter charge over Halyna Hutchins's Rust shooting (1/2/2024)
The actor is charged over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a film set....

Jamie Webster: The Liverpool hometown superstar fuelled by football and politics (1/2/2024)
Jamie Webster is playing a 40,000-capacity gig in Liverpool this summer and is aiming for number one....

Margot Robbie comments on best actress Oscar snub (1/2/2024)
The Barbie star had a sunny view of the movie's nominations, except when it came to Greta Gerwig....

The Apprentice: Lord Sugar says influencers are weeded out in advance (1/2/2024)
Lord Sugar says his team help ensure fame-seekers are not cast in the business competition series....

Dire Straits star Mark Knopfler's guitars sell for more than ?8m at auction (1/2/2024)
The musician sold more than 120 of his guitars and amps, with 25% of the proceeds going to charity....

Tekken 8: Why UK grime scene is representing Japan's big fighting game (1/2/2024)
A British rapper laying down a track for a Japanese beat 'em up? It makes more sense than you think....

Port Vale denies Robbie Williams bid (1/2/2024)
The club says it is aware of national newspapers linking the pop singer with a bid to buy it....

Cornwall MPs urge TV shows to depict local culture (1/2/2024)
MPs cited Cornwall's special status as a national minority to ensure better coverage of local culture....

Manchester: Arrest over trouble at Swan Lake performance (1/2/2024)
A man was arrested on suspicion of assault after the incident at Manchester Opera House....

Elmo responds to outpouring of angst on social media (1/2/2024)
When the Sesame Street puppet asked how people were, thousands of social media users offloaded on him....

Adele announces 'random' Munich residency (1/2/2024)
The singer will play four nights in a specially-built stadium in the German city in August....

Russell Brand denies 'very hurtful' sexual abuse allegations (1/2/2024)
The comedian and actor has denied allegations of rape and sexual assault between 2006 and 2013....

Camp Bestival Shropshire: Faithless and Paloma Faith lead line-up (31/1/2024)
McFly, Rick Astley, Orbital and The Darkness will also perform at Weston Park, Shropshire....

Brian Griffin: Influential British photographer dies (31/1/2024)
The British photographer famous for shooting celebrated album covers and portraits has died aged 75....

Chita Rivera: Tributes to 'theatrical legend' who has died at 91 (31/1/2024)
The trailblazing "triple threat" is known for her pioneering roles in iconic musicals like West Side Story....

Comic Relief 2024: Sir Lenny Henry to host for final time (31/1/2024)
The comic says it is time for "new faces" after hosting the BBC charity telethon for almost 40 years....

Martin Bashir: BBC releases 3,000 emails about Princess Diana interview scandal (31/1/2024)
The corporation was ordered to release documents relating to Bashir's interview with Princess Diana....

The Traitors' Mollie: 'There's such a taboo around stomas' (31/1/2024)
The Traitors' Mollie, who has limb difference and a stoma, says her "main goal" is to raise awareness....

The Watermill Theatre in Newbury wins top prize (31/1/2024)
The Watermill Theatre in Newbury is recognised at the Stage Awards 2024....

Jam Master Jay: Run-DMC star shot by godson after drug deal dispute, court told (31/1/2024)
Two men have gone on trial accused of murdering Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay more than two decades ago....

Sky to cut 1,000 jobs in move towards digital (31/1/2024)
The firm will cut 4% of its workforce, mainly from its engineering arm, as fewer people use satellites....

Alison Hammond to host ITV's For the Love of Dogs after Paul O'Grady's death (31/1/2024)
The This Morning presenter says she can "never replace" the iconic Paul but will give it "my all"....

Record-breaking Suits and Bluey named most-streamed shows of 2023 in US (31/1/2024)
The legal drama, starring the future Duchess of Sussex, enjoyed a huge surge in popularity last year....

Epstein Theatre could be reopened with right support - charity (30/1/2024)
The Liverpool venue has been added to the Theatres Trust's risk register in a bid to save it....

Traitors: Star aims to get others talking on mental health (30/1/2024)
Andrew Jenkins says his aim is to inspire people to talk openly about their mental health....

Expats: Nicole Kidman show about Hong Kong not shown in city (30/1/2024)
It's a show about the life of foreigners in Hong Kong - but has aired everywhere except the city itself....

JMW Turner watercolour found stuck between paintings at Kinsham Court (30/1/2024)
Experts said they were "pretty surprised" to find the painting at the Herefordshire country estate....

Saga of stolen Wizard of Oz ruby slippers finally ends (30/1/2024)
Terry Jon Martin stole the shoes from a museum in 2005, believing the red rubies on them were real....

Georgie Purcell: Nine News Melbourne's doctored MP image causes sexism fury (30/1/2024)
Australia's Nine News apologises after the photo enlarged the MP's breasts and exposed her midriff....

Cher's temporary conservatorship request for son Elijah Blue Allman denied (30/1/2024)
The singer filed for the order due to Elijah Blue Allman's alleged drug and mental health issues....

'Women sit next to abusers at music industry parties' MPs warn (30/1/2024)
A report warns the music industry is a "boys' club" where sexual harassment and abuse is common....

Lily Gladstone: The Native American actress who could make Oscars history (30/1/2024)
The star of Killers of the Flower Moon could become the first Native American to win best actress....

Radio 1's Big Weekend coming to Luton (30/1/2024)
The home of football's most-memed away end will host some of pop music's biggest names in May....

Nicki Minaj tops Wireless festival line-up with 21 Savage and Doja Cat (30/1/2024)
Doja Cat, Ice Spice, Asake and Tyla will also be on the line-up at the event in Finsbury Park, London....

English National Opera musicians and chorus suspend strike (30/1/2024)
Members of the chorus and orchestra had been due to walk out on 1 February over planned job cuts....

Plaza Suite: Theatre critics say Sarah Jessica Parker is a 'revelation' (30/1/2024)
The actress was praised as a "revelation", but some critics were less keen on her play as a whole....

Avantika: Playing Mean Girls' Karen helps break stereotypes (30/1/2024)
South Asian actress Avantika Vandanapu, 19, takes on the role originally played by Amanda Seyfried....

Laurence Fox loses High Court libel case over social media row (30/1/2024)
The actor-turned-politician was sued by two men after he called them paedophiles in a social media row....

Britney Spears appears to apologise to Justin Timberlake over book allegations (30/1/2024)
Timberlake told her to have an abortion as he "didn't want to be a father", Spears's memoir alleges....

Stephen Bear made ?22,000 from sex tape, court hears (29/1/2024)
The convicted sex offender uploaded footage without his ex-partner's consent....

Joni Mitchell: Singer to make Grammy debut performance at 80 (29/1/2024)
The 80-year-old recently returned to performing after suffering a near-fatal brain aneurysm in 2015....

It's a dream come true to work in Urdu with Zayn Malik, say band (29/1/2024)
"He is so down to earth, he sang in Urdu, what can be bigger than that?" say Pakistani band Aur....

Stephen Bear made ?22,000 from sex tape, court hears (29/1/2024)
The convicted sex offender uploaded footage without his ex-partner's consent....

Singer Morrissey being treated for physical exhaustion (29/1/2024)
The singer is being treated in Switzerland after cancelling a number of concerts....

X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI images of her go viral (29/1/2024)
Twitter says the move is to prioritise safety, after fake explicit images of the singer went viral....

Stephen Bear made ?22,000 from sex tape, court hears (28/1/2024)
The convicted sex offender uploaded footage without his ex-partner's consent....

Stephen Bear made ?22,000 from sex tape, court hears (28/1/2024)
The convicted sex offender uploaded footage without his ex-partner's consent....

Dragons' Den episode edited after ear seed complaints (28/1/2024)
Campaigners say the programme featured "unfounded" health claims about the wellness product....

The Traitors: Six shocking moments from the show (27/1/2024)
Warning - spoilers ahead! Will the faithful weed out all the traitors - or will deception win the day?...

Stephen Bear made ?22,000 from sex tape, court hears (27/1/2024)
The convicted sex offender uploaded footage without his ex-partner's consent....

WWE boss Vince McMahon quits after sex-trafficking lawsuit (27/1/2024)
He said in a statement that he had made the decision to resign "out of respect for the WWE Universe"....

Jess Glynne: I fell out of love with music - I was unhappy (27/1/2024)
The singer, who is set to release her first single in five years, opens up about her break from music....

Carl Andre: The artist who outraged Britain and was accused of murder (27/1/2024)
Carl Andre, who died last week, was highly influential - but was also surrounded by controversy....

British theatres bring array of new shows, but are 'in a precarious position' (27/1/2024)
A number of new shows are coming, but there are warnings that UK theatre is "in a dreadful state"....

Who won The Traitors: TV final reveals all to faithful fans (27/1/2024)
Viewers found out in Friday's final whether the traitors or the faithful had won the ?95,000 prize....

Mr Ibu's hospital funds: Children of Nollywood actor John Okafor arrested (27/1/2024)
Two of the Nigerian actor's children are alleged to have stolen money raised by fans for medical bills....

Door into Beatle George Harrison's childhood home goes on display (27/1/2024)
Beatles fans will be offered a glimpse into George Harrison's childhood through his back door....

Vince McMahon: WWE boss accused of sex trafficking (27/1/2024)
Vince McMahon says the legal case, brought by a female ex-employee, is "replete with lies"....

Stephen Bear made ?22,000 from sex tape, court hears (27/1/2024)
The convicted sex offender uploaded footage without his ex-partner's consent....

Jennifer Lopez plans to produce Bob the Builder film set in Puerto Rico (27/1/2024)
The news comes hot on the heels of the box office success of another Mattel character, Barbie....

Taylor Swift deepfakes spark calls in Congress for new legislation (27/1/2024)
Explicit images of the popstar were spread millions of times on social media before being removed....

Japan: Man sentenced to death for Kyoto anime fire which killed 36 (26/1/2024)
The arson attack in a revered Kyoto animation studio killed 36 people and injured dozens more....

Palworld: Pok?mon Company to investigate copying claims (26/1/2024)
The people behind Pikachu and friends finally comment on the wildly successful "Pok?mon with guns"....

Dragons' Den: BBC defends show after ME criticism of Acu Seeds (26/1/2024)
Campaigners say "unfounded" claims had been made about a product pitched on the series....

Masters of the Air: The story behind the Apple TV drama (26/1/2024)
The Apple TV drama tells the story of American World War Two airmen who flew from Norfolk....

X Factor contestants and insiders speak out (26/1/2024)
Hopefuls and staff lift the lid on what it was like backstage at the hugely successful show....

The Traitors: Faithful viewers gear up for finale (26/1/2024)
Fans will find out whether the faithful will scoop the prize - or if a traitor swoops in last minute....

One Love: How Kingsley Ben-Adir became Bob Marley on the set of Barbie (26/1/2024)
The actor initially turned down the role, saying it was too risky. What changed his mind?...

Palworld: Pok?mon Company to investigate copying claims (26/1/2024)
The people behind Pikachu and friends finally comment on the wildly successful "Pok?mon with guns"....

Idris Elba warns against mandatory jail for carrying knife (26/1/2024)
Victims' families want mandatory sentences, but the actor says knives can be carried out of fear....

Madonna 'vigorously' defends late concert start lawsuit brought by fans (26/1/2024)
Two fans are suing the pop star after her New York show started more than two hours late....

Tom Holland's Avengers bonus sent to Tom Hollander in error (26/1/2024)
The White Lotus star said the Spiderman actor received a seven-figure first bonus for Avengers....

Claudia Schiffer's cat steals the show at Argylle premiere (26/1/2024)
The model's cat Chip got all the media attention at the launch of new spy comedy Argylle in London....

Sarah Snook: Succession star says 'beauty has an expiry date' (26/1/2024)
The Succession actress tells the BBC being defined by beauty is a "slippery slope"....

DJ Paulette: 'There's still a long way to go for female performers' (25/1/2024)
DJ Paulette, who has spent 30 years at the top, says women still face discrimination and unequal pay....

Halle Berry's film shelved by Netflix - US media (25/1/2024)
US Oscar-winning actress's sci-fi adventure The Mothership reportedly required significant reshoots....

Ed Sheeran cancelled resold tickets to tackle touts - court hears (25/1/2024)
The singer's manager reveals the steps taken to keep tickets "accessible" for his fans....

The Traitors: The stylist behind Claudia Winkleman's tartan chic (25/1/2024)
The TV host's tartan chic has garnered almost as much attention as the game....

'Never in my wildest dreams' - Raye on record seven Brit nominations (25/1/2024)
The singer-songwriter is nominated for seven Brit awards including artist of the year and best album....

Twitch announces new deal to pay streamers more (25/1/2024)
The streaming service, primarily used by gamers, will now give more money to its most popular users....

Janey Godley: Trolls say I'm faking cancer (25/1/2024)
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Brit Awards 2024: The nominations in full (25/1/2024)
The leading contenders for this year's honours include Raye, J Hus, Central Cee, Dua Lipa and Blur....

Jon Stewart returns to The Daily Show part-time for election campaign (25/1/2024)
Nine years after leaving, he will host Monday nights each week until November's US election....

Bob Marley fans Harry and Meghan attend film premiere (25/1/2024)
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex appear at event in Jamaica remembering the life of the reggae star....

Barbie snubbed and 5 more Oscars talking points (25/1/2024)
Tuesday's Oscar nominations infuriated some film fans, but many awards experts were less surprised....

Brit Awards: Raye breaks record as women dominate 2024 nominations (25/1/2024)
The chart-topping star becomes the first artist to score seven nominations in a single year....

Norman Jewison: Renowned Canadian film director dies at 97 (24/1/2024)
A versatile storyteller, Norman Jewison tackled issues such as racism and civil rights....

Ozzy Osbourne to 'perform final shows in Birmingham' (24/1/2024)
His wife Sharon is speaking during a promotional run for a live show about her life....

Grassroots live music venues suffer 'most challenging year', report says (24/1/2024)
Soaring costs forced 125 venues to stop offering live music in 2023, the Music Venues Trust says....

Skepta: I?m bored of the black James Bond narrative (24/1/2024)
The grime artist says his debut film is the backstory of a "hitman who works for the secret service"....

Oscars: Barbie's Ryan Gosling 'disappointed' by Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie's nomination snubs (24/1/2024)
The actor, who plays Ken in the hit film, says Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie "should be recognised"....

Which films are the favourites for the Oscars? (24/1/2024)
Three films are expected to dominate the Oscars after the nominations were announced for the 96th Academy awards....

Palworld: 'Pok?mon with guns' sells 5m copies in three days (24/1/2024)
The surprising success of Palword causes server crashes and exposes "serious bugs" in the game....

Strictly winner Ellie Leach's dad 'fixed glitterball trophy in shed' (24/1/2024)
The 2023 winner admits she accidentally damaged the glitterball on her trip home to Manchester....

WWE Raw comes to Netflix from 2025 in huge deal (24/1/2024)
The flagship wrestling show will be exclusively available on the streaming service from 2025....

Parklife: Doja Cat, Disclosure and J Hus to headline in Manchester (24/1/2024)
Organisers of the Manchester festival say the line-up is the "invitation everyone's been waiting for"....

Oscar nominations 2024: The full list of nominees (24/1/2024)
Find out all the nominees for this year's Academy Awards, which were revealed on Tuesday....

Oscars 2024: Barbie's Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie miss key nominations (24/1/2024)
The director and star of Barbie were snubbed in major categories at the Oscar nominations on Tuesday....

Palworld: 'Pok?mon with guns' sells 5m copies in three days (23/1/2024)
The surprising success of Palword causes server crashes and exposes "serious bugs" in the game....

Taylor Swift: Man charged with stalking near singer's New York home (23/1/2024)
The singer was not at her New York townhouse when witnesses reported an "emotionally disturbed male"....

Photographer Rankin reflects on his career and charity work (23/1/2024)
Renowned photographer Rankin talks about his latest charity campaign, beauty and making the King laugh....

Oscar nominations set to reflect Barbenheimer success (23/1/2024)
The two films which conquered the 2023 box office are likely to be recognised at the Academy Awards....

Can Mean Girls help that musicals aren't popular? (23/1/2024)
Studio Paramount admitted it downplayed the film's musical numbers, worried it would put fans off....

Palworld: 'Pok?mon with guns' sells 5m copies in three days (23/1/2024)
The surprising success of Palword causes server crashes and exposes "serious bugs" in the game....

Yes or snow? Reese Witherspoon's viral brew divides opinion (23/1/2024)
The actress shares a recipe for a "snow salt chococinno" - but not everyone is excited to try it....

Razzie nominations: Sylvester Stallone's Expend4bles leads with seven (23/1/2024)
The fourth instalment of The Expendables is nominated in seven out of nine Razzies categories....

Laurie Johnson: The Avengers theme composer dies (23/1/2024)
The veteran composer, who was 96, provided some of Britain's best loved TV themes and film music....

BBC review: Ofcom to gain more powers over BBC News website (22/1/2024)
It is part of a series of changes unveiled by the government following a review of the BBC....

All of Us Strangers: Andrew Scott film explores trauma and loss (22/1/2024)
All of Us Strangers explores the comfort of having imagined conversations with relatives no longer with us....

Andrew Lloyd Webber says Suffolk arts cuts 'short-sighted' (22/1/2024)
Lord Lloyd Webber says the planned cuts in Suffolk will damage the local economy....

Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Rule, Britannia! makes people uncomfortable (21/1/2024)
Sheku Kanneh-Mason believes the song should no longer be included in Last Night of the Proms....

Jonathan Yeo: Artist reflects on painting Cara Delevingne and Taron Egerton (21/1/2024)
Artist Jonathan Yeo reflects on painting figures such as Cara Delevingne, Taron Egerton and Sir Tony Blair....

The Color Purple stars 'want to make Oprah Winfrey proud' (21/1/2024)
Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks take on roles previously played by Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey....

DJ Ace: Radio 1Xtra presenter bids farewell after three decades (20/1/2024)
After about 10,000 hours on air, the DJ is turning the fader down on his 1Xtra microphone....

Past Lives: The film on lost love that crosses continents (20/1/2024)
The Oscar-tipped film sees two childhood friends reunite and try to reconcile their separate lives....

Succession creator Jesse Armstrong rules out show spin-offs (20/1/2024)
The Emmy-winning series concluded last year after its critically acclaimed fourth season....

Why Netflix filmed US-based Fool Me Once in the North West (20/1/2024)
Stockport native Michelle Keegan says it was "surreal" to be filming in some locations she once worked....

Alec Baldwin faces fresh manslaughter charge over 'Rust' shooting (20/1/2024)
A New Mexico grand jury has charged the actor anew over the on-set shooting death of Halyna Hutchins....

Shangri-Las lead singer Mary Weiss dies aged 75 (20/1/2024)
The New York group was best known for the 1963 hit Leader of the Pack....

Watch: The Traitors - who just bowed out? (20/1/2024)
Thursday night's episode of the BBC hit programme had viewers on the edge of their seats....

Golden Globe nominee on 'surreal' Hollywood experience (20/1/2024)
Jerskin Fendrix, from Shropshire, is behind the music for Hollywood film Poor Things....

Prince Harry drops libel claim against Mail on Sunday publisher (20/1/2024)
Prince Harry withdraws his libel claim over a Mail on Sunday story about his security arrangements....

The Traitors' Paul Gorton: 'I didn't see banishment coming' (20/1/2024)
The contestant appeared to effortlessly plot and lie until his endless scheming caught up with him....

Charmian Abrahams: Crossroads actress, 96, killed by delivery van (20/1/2024)
Charmian Abrahams's family say they are devastated she died "so suddenly and tragically"....

Madonna sued by fans in New York over late concert start time (20/1/2024)
Two fans say the New York show started more than two hours late and did not end until after 01:00....

Snoop Dogg's daughter Cori Broadus cried after suffering stroke aged 24 (20/1/2024)
Cori Broadcast says she "started breaking down crying" after being told she had had a stroke at 24....

Watch moment Sheila Hancock's smart watch interrupts interview (19/1/2024)
Amol Rajan's interview with the actress was unexpectedly disrupted....

Dame Sheila Hancock: I have to be scrupulously honest (19/1/2024)
The actress on speaking her mind, being a struggling actress and being told to have plastic surgery....

Bafta 2024: Nominations for best film announced (19/1/2024)
Barbie was the top grossing film of 2023 and received great reviews, but missed out on a best film nomination....

Bafta nominations 2024: The full list of film contenders (19/1/2024)
Oppenheimer and Poor Things are the leading contenders for this year's British Academy Film Awards....

Mobo Awards: Reality TV stars 'privileged to host big ceremony' (19/1/2024)
Indiyah Polack and Babatunde Al?sh? will be the hosts of this year's event, being held in Sheffield....

The Specials singer Neville Staple cancels all gigs (19/1/2024)
The Specials singer has been advised to cancel all performances after a heart defect diagnosis....

Strictly tour offers new adventures for celebrities (19/1/2024)
The live show begins on Friday in Birmingham before visiting a host of other UK venues....

Ticket touts mocked customers who bought Harry Potter play tickets, trial told (19/1/2024)
Two people deny fraudulent trading of 47,000 event tickets over more than two years....

The Traitors: Dramatic funeral scene 'better than an envelope' (19/1/2024)
The latest victim of TV's most devious plotters talks about their "fabulous" departure from the show....

Daniel Kaluuya directs Kano in The Kitchen: 'There's been a lot of growth' (19/1/2024)
The Oscar-winning actor steps behind the camera to direct a drama set in an alternative London....

Bafta Awards 2024: Oppenheimer, Poor Things, Barbie and Saltburn get nominations (19/1/2024)
Christopher Nolan's drama gets 13 Bafta Film Award nominations, with Barbie receiving five....

Saltburn director Emerald Fennell on Bafta nominations and infamous bathtub scene (19/1/2024)
Emerald Fennell's film has received five Bafta Award nominations and become an internet sensation....

Ed Sheeran and Little Mix fans 'targeted in ?6.5m ticket fraud' (18/1/2024)
Two people deny fraudulent trading of 47,000 event tickets over more than two years....

Pierce Brosnan pleads not guilty to hiking off trail in Yellowstone thermal area (18/1/2024)
The James Bond star pleaded not guilty to entering the park's restricted area of acidic hot springs....

Anger and sadness over Pitchfork merger with GQ (18/1/2024)
Senior staff have lost their jobs as the music website merges with the men's magazine....

'Renaissance figure' Lesley Lokko awarded architecture's Royal Gold Medal (18/1/2024)
Ghanaian-Scottish architect and educator Lesley Lokko receives the Royal Gold Medal for Architecture....

Gamers at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus, study suggests (18/1/2024)
A new review of available evidence suggests video gamers regularly exceed safe sound limits....

Coachella 2024: Doja Cat, Tyler the Creator and Lana Del Rey to headline (18/1/2024)
Skepta, Raye, Flo and BBC Sound of 2024 winners The Last Dinner Party are also performing in April....

Former TV personality Stephen Bear leaves jail (18/1/2024)
The former TV personality walks out of prison having served half his sentence in custody....

What is behind the TikTok thirst for Stanley water cups? (18/1/2024)
People are camping outside supermarkets in the US to try to buy the latest internet on-trend item....

English National Opera musicians and singers to go on strike (18/1/2024)
It will be the first time in 44 years that Musicians Union members have taken full strike action....

Dua Lipa: People don't want pop stars to be smart (18/1/2024)
The singer says musicians are treated with suspicion if they discuss politics or literature....

BBC agrees to sell EastEnders set at Elstree to raise funds (18/1/2024)
The broadcaster will lease back the Albert Square set from its new owner, insurance giant Axa....

Julia Donaldson: The Gruffalo hogs too much attention (17/1/2024)
The author is marking the 25th anniversary of the book which has become a modern classic....

S4C chairman Rhodri Williams doesn't want second term (17/1/2024)
However, S4C chairman Rhodri Williams has dismissed suggestions he should resign....

Kneecap film: Irish language rappers head stateside for Sundance (17/1/2024)
Kneecap will become the first Irish language feature film to premier at Sundance Film Festival....

Michael Morpurgo leads call for urgent children's reading investment (17/1/2024)
Children's laureates sign open letter pressing government to invest in early years reading....

Hannah Waddingham reveals drama teacher's insult that spurred her on to be TV star (17/1/2024)
The Ted Lasso star says a drama teacher once told her she'd never succeed because of her appearance....

Griselda: Colombian drug lord 'Cocaine Godmother' gets Hollywood makeover (17/1/2024)
The ruthless criminal mastermind ran one of the most profitable cartels in history in 1980s Miami....

Young Fathers, Gossip and The Smile to headline 6 Music festival (17/1/2024)
CMAT and Jordan Rakei will also take part in the event, which will take place in Manchester....

Post Office drama finale seen by more than 10 million (17/1/2024)
Mr Bates vs The Post Office has become one of the most watched dramas of recent years....

Emma Stone: Sex scenes in Poor Things are 'honest' (17/1/2024)
The star says her character in the Oscar-tipped film is "without shame about her body"....

Sarah Snook jokes 'raging' pregnancy hormones made acting easy (16/1/2024)
Succession actress Sarah Snook paid tribute to her daughter in her acceptance speech at the Emmy Awards....

Watch: Jennifer Coolidge thanks 'evil gays' in Emmys speech (16/1/2024)
Coolidge won the award for best supporting drama actress for her role in privilege satire The White Lotus....

Emmy Awards 2024: Who won what this year? (16/1/2024)
The 75th Emmy Awards saw Succession win big and a touching tribute to the late Friends star, Matthew Perry....

Selena Gomez, Jenna Ortega and more walk red carpet at Emmy Awards (16/1/2024)
Stars of Succession, Better Call Saul and Wednesday were all seen arriving for the ceremony in LA....

Daily Mirror editor-in-chief Alison Phillips stepping down (16/1/2024)
The newspaper broke stories including the Partygate exclusives during lockdown under her tenure....

Love Island All Stars: Will ITV?s gamble lift the ick? (16/1/2024)
ITV hope bringing back old faces will revive the format as viewers move on - but will it work?...

TikTok star becomes new Blue Peter presenter (16/1/2024)
Shini Muthukrishnan joins the long-running children's programme as its 43rd presenter....

Oppenheimer tops Critics Choice Awards with eight wins (16/1/2024)
Christopher Nolan's film won best picture and best director but missed out on several acting prizes....

Jason Allen-Paisant: Poet's Self-Portrait as Othello wins TS Eliot prize (16/1/2024)
Jamaican writer and academic Jason Allen-Paisant wins the UK's most prestigious award for poetry....

First Prince of Persia game in 14 years voiced in Farsi (15/1/2024)
Fans say they welcome developers' attempt to represent better the culture of Persia and Iran....

British Library starts restoring services online after hack (15/1/2024)
But a full resumption will be "a gradual process", the chief executive of the UK's largest library says....

Zayn Malik: Fans rejoice at ex-One Direction member's Urdu single (15/1/2024)
The British singer has hopped on a remake of Tu Hai Kahan by Pakistani band Aur....

Jodie Comer says she was 'terrified' acting with 15 babies in The End We Start From (15/1/2024)
The Killing Eve star plays a mother navigating flooding and civil unrest with her newborn baby....

Emmy Awards: Succession and Wednesday stars gear up for ceremony delayed by strike (15/1/2024)
The ceremony was due to take place in September but Hollywood strikes forced organisers to postpone....

Friends scripts found in bin sell for ?22,000 (15/1/2024)
The auction house says the global interest in the scripts was "phenomenal"....

Holly Willoughby back on TV screens in Dancing on Ice (15/1/2024)
The presenter has been absent from TV screens since October, after leaving This Morning....

Friends scripts found in bin sell for ?22,000 (14/1/2024)
The auction house says the global interest in the scripts was "phenomenal"....

Agatha Christie: The Indian hotel murder that inspired the queen of crime (14/1/2024)
The sensational case, which made global headlines, is said to have influenced Christie's first book....

Patsy Palmer to return to EastEnders as Bianca (14/1/2024)
The actress will reprise her role on the BBC One soap for a short stint this spring....

Oppenheimer: Cillian Murphy film marches towards Oscars success (14/1/2024)
Christopher Nolan's film got another boost in its awards campaign at last week's Golden Globes....

Tom Walker: 'I lost my way with music' (14/1/2024)
The Scottish star's debut album sold three million copies worldwide. Following it up proved harder....

Friends scripts found in bin sell for ?22,000 (14/1/2024)
The auction house says the global interest in the scripts was "phenomenal"....

Bill Hayes: Days of Our Lives star dies (14/1/2024)
The actor played Doug Williams in the US daytime TV soap for more than five decades....

Friends scripts found in bin sell for ?22,000 (13/1/2024)
The auction house says the global interest in the scripts was "phenomenal"....

The new-style nightclub that's only open in the day (13/1/2024)
Like to party but can't stay up late? Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen can help dance the day away....

'We need jungle' - Amol Rajan on how a University Challenge question spawned a remix craze (13/1/2024)
The University Challenge host on how one question went viral and inspired the jungle music community....

Emmy Awards: The nominations in full (13/1/2024)
Are your favourite shows and stars in the running for US TV's highest honours?...

Friends scripts found in bin sell for ?22,000 (13/1/2024)
The auction house says the global interest in the scripts was "phenomenal"....

Julia Roberts says she has made the choice not to do nude scenes (13/1/2024)
The star says she's chosen "to not take off my clothes in a movie or be vulnerable in physical ways"....

Queen Camilla chooses novel imagining Charles as hostage for book club (13/1/2024)
The book, about a Parliamentary security breach, is chosen by Camilla for her book club....

Annie Nightingale obituary: Innovative DJ who always had the hottest tunes (13/1/2024)
She was the first female presenter on BBC Radio 1 and the station's longest-serving DJ....

Annie Nightingale: Trailblazing BBC Radio 1 DJ dies at 83 (13/1/2024)
Nightingale was the station's first female presenter and stayed on air for more than 50 years....

'I drew abs on my stomach - now I'm a Gladiator' (12/1/2024)
Giant, Steel and Nitro are getting ready to compete in the BBC's reboot of the classic show....

Post Office lied and threatened BBC over Horizon whistleblower (12/1/2024)
The firm smeared postmasters in a failed bid to suppress evidence of their innocence, the BBC reveals....

Annapoorani: Netflix removes Nayanthara film after backlash from Hindu groups (12/1/2024)
Members of hard-line Hindu groups had criticised the film for showing a Brahmin character eating meat....

ESPN apologises for Emmy entries won with fake names (12/1/2024)
An investigation found some employees had used fake names in entries to circumvent eligibility rules....

David Oyelowo on The After: I had to crack open my heart for this role (12/1/2024)
The actor revisited his grief after losing both his parents by starring in short film The After....

BBC Weather shares forecasts from the past as it turns 70 (12/1/2024)
See how presenting styles, technology and fashion have changed on BBC Weather over the decades....

South African DJ Black Coffee injured during flight to Argentina (12/1/2024)
The 47-year-old artist is recovering well after suffering severe blows reportedly during turbulence....

Carol Vorderman lands LBC host gig after quitting BBC (12/1/2024)
The ex-Countdown star left the BBC after breaking its guidelines by criticising the government....

Magnum founder dies days before album release (12/1/2024)
Tony Clarkin's family say he touched the lives of many through his lengthy back catalogue of music....

FKA twigs calls Calvin Klein ad ban 'double standards' (12/1/2024)
The singer, who appeared in a withdrawn campaign for the brand, says it shows "double standards"....

 

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