Claudia teases 'extraordinary' Traitors twist as fans speculate about new red cloak

The hit show's new regular series had "moments that made me gasp", host Claudia Winkleman says.

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In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot

The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.

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Sydney Sweeney: I want to make films that save people's lives

Sweeney is starring in The Housemaid, a psychological thriller based on Freida McFadden's hit book.

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Sydney Sweeney: I want to make films that save people's lives

Sweeney is starring in The Housemaid, a psychological thriller based on Freida McFadden's hit book.

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Last dance for Tess and Claudia as Strictly hosts sign off

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman embrace on the dancefloor as they sign off as hosts after 11 years.

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'Kirsty Wark was DJ at our club - but we couldn't get Nicola Sturgeon'

Cult Glasgow club night Pretty Ugly is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

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Beyoncé, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney's jeans: 15 viral moments that defined 2025

Dubai chocolate, Adolescence and the parodied Jet2 advert were some of the other most talked about moments.

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12 books you need to read in 2026

Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between.

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Jethro Tull founding member dies aged 82

Lead singer Ian Anderson says Mick Abrahams was "vitally important" to the band's early line-up.

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Tributes to TikTok star gaming gran who died aged 78

Agnes, or EpicGamerGrandma as she was known online, passed away in hospital after suffering from a stroke.

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Binge-watching 2025's Christmas films: The good, the bad and the so-bad-it's-good

Kiefer Sutherland, Michelle Pfeiffer and Kate Winslet all star in new festive films this Christmas.

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Why Hollywood battle could change how you watch sport

A multi-billion dollar takeover fight is being played out in Hollywood - and Premier League bosses will be watching on closely.

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Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash

The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles.

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We stripped to our pants a lot - Brydon on new series

The Welsh actor and comedian has been speaking about his latest series with Steve Coogan.

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Bake Off, Strictly or Amandaland? The TV highlights over Christmas

Stranger Things, Two Doors Down and The Celebrity Apprentice are among this year's highlights.

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Thomas Skinner claims BBC rigged Strictly vote removing him

The former contestant alleges he received an "anonymous" email from a BBC executive with stats showing he received "far more" votes.

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Community cast 'does city proud' in culture finale

Thousands gather in Bradford for the first of two events bringing the curtain down on culture year.

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BBC overhauls editorial committee after Trump speech row

The committee will take a "robust and transparent approach" to tackling editorial concerns, a report says.

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Are viral band Boy Throb the real deal or a TikTok gag?

The group has been campaigning for one million TikTok followers to help get a band member a US visa.

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Keith Lee wins top prize at first TikTok Awards in US

Actress La La Anthony hosted the inaugural awards show in the US, which took place at the Hollywood Palladium.

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Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months jail in Romania for smoking cannabis on stage

The rapper, who has been sentenced in absentia, had admitted to smoking a cannabis joint on stage at a festival last year.

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Kylie beats Wham! to Christmas number one - she'll do a jigsaw to celebrate

The pop star tops the Christmas charts, but says she's planning a low-key celebration in Australia.

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Timothée Chalamet on table tennis, his twenties and his love of... Susan Boyle

The US actor is tipped for an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of table tennis star Marty Mauser.

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BBC declares it will fight Donald Trump's defamation claim - but should it?

As the US president follows through on his threat to sue the BBC, what are the options for the corporation?

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Bake Off finalist says he 'hates baking cakes'

Aaron Mountford-Myles, of Stoke-on-Trent, says the series was the best experience of his life.

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What we know about Nick Reiner, son arrested in death of director Rob Reiner

The middle child of the filmmaker and his wife Michele, who has been arrested on suspicion of murder, struggled with substance abuse.

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Everyone is invited to be the fourth Haim sister

As they celebrate an historic Grammy nomination, Haim say everyone is welcome to join their band.

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Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested for murder after director and wife found dead

The couple's son is in custody after the couple was found dead in their home on Sunday.

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LA police investigate 'apparent homicide' at Rob Reiner's home

Authorities were called the storied Hollywood director's home on Sunday and found the bodies of a man, 78, and a woman, 68.

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'Songwriting is my therapy', says Tom Walker

The Leave A Light On singer wants to reduce stigma around discussing mental health struggles.

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Zoe Ball steps down from BBC Radio 2 Saturday show

Broadcaster Emma Willis will take over presenting the Saturday afternoon programme.

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Taylor Swift shown breaking down in tears after she met Southport attack families

Backstage footage shows the singer in tears after meeting survivors of the attack during her world tour.

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Charlotte Church reveals she has ditched deodorant

The Traitors star says she stopped using it because she was concerned about chemicals.

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Clair Obscur sweeps The Game Awards with nine wins

The French-made role-playing game is named game of the year on a night of prizes and announcements.

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Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel

The Swiss singer sees a "clear conflict" between Israel's participation in the event and Eurovision's values.

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Barbican to close for a year for £191m revamp

The Grade-II listed building which is the home of London Symphony Orchestra is set to be overhauled.

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Author Sophie Kinsella remembered as a 'wonderful, warm woman'

The author of the Shopaholic series of novels had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

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Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision

Iceland joins Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in saying it will boycott the 2026 contest.

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Kate Winslet says her family never watch The Holiday

The Oscar-winning star says watching herself on screen is "an excruciating experience."

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Man who grabbed Ariana Grande kicked out of Lady Gaga concert

The incident in Australia comes after the man was jailed for nine days and deported from Singapore for public nuisance.

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Judge Grants Request to Unseal Grand Jury Records in Maxwell Case

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Golden Globes 2026: The full list of nominees

The biggest and best films and stars are on the shortlists as Hollywood award season gets under way.

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Alina Habba, a Trump Loyalist, Resigns as New Jersey’s Top Prosecutor

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How My Retirement Savings Are Betraying America

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King and Queen reveal this year's Christmas card

The card features of photograph of the royal couple taken in April during their state visit to Italy.

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The Married Scientists Torn Apart by a Covid Bioweapon Theory

By Katie J.M. Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/TlNw76E

How Biden Ignored Warnings and Lost Americans’ Faith in Immigration

By Christopher Flavelle from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/aTB72pz

Frank Gehry’s Buildings Sound as Marvelous as They Look

By Joshua Barone from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/Vui3JCY

What Trump Is Really Doing With His Boat Strikes

By Phil Klay from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/jWtyVKx

Panel Votes to End Recommendation for Hepatitis B Shots for All Newborns

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Trump Returns Coast Guard Helicopter to Oregon Fishing Town After Uproar

By Anna Griffin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/QodhyF4

Miley Cyrus confirms engagement to musician Maxx Morando

The Grammy winner says she was "so surprised" after her partner of four years proposed on a trip.

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The ‘Useful Idiots’ From America Whom Putin Is Playing Like a Flute

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Joan Armatrading on her choral work celebrating people of Birmingham

Singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading says Homeland focuses on Birmingham, her home since 1958.

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They Were Supposed to Save Europe. Instead, They’re Condemning It to Horrors.

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College Instructor Put on Leave Over Zero Grade for Gender Essay

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Fallout stars say post-apocalyptic worlds captivate people

The hit TV show is an adaptation of the popular role-playing gaming of the same name.

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Traitors stars, Sienna Miller's baby bump and more pictures from the Fashion Awards

Designers, models and celebrities gathered at the Royal Albert Hall for the glitzy ceremony.

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British Fashion Awards: Baby bumps and Traitors stars

Designers, models and celebrities gathered at the Royal Albert Hall for the glitzy ceremony.

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Sir Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder of the Independent, dies aged 88

The Independent was the first paper not to have a permanent allegiance to a political party.

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The Transgender Cancer Patient and What She Heard on Tape

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‘The Holiday’: A Festive Cocktail, Equal Parts Charm and Cringe

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RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner reveals plan for prize money

Four finalists were put through their paces one last time during series seven's grand finale.

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We Had a Long, Mostly Good Marriage. It’s OK That It Ended.

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How Fraud Swamped Minnesota’s Social Services System on Tim Walz’s Watch

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Glasgow artists collaborate on painting of Van Gogh

Peter Howson and Ross Muir have joined forces to create a remake of Muir's famous Square Gogh painting.

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Trump Uses National Guard Shooting to Cast Suspicion on Refugees

By Shawn McCreesh from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/kE5xmzV

Goodbye, Price Tags. Hello, Dynamic Pricing.

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I’m 62. Stop Telling Me I’m Old.

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Where the Waters Are Rough, a Fishing Town Confronts Trump’s Priorities

By Anna Griffin and Ruth Fremson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/XCU9Y4k

Time to Let My Brother Kevin Do the Carving

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Matthew Rhys 'steals' Netflix character from Anthony Hopkins

The actor admits he "unashamedly" copied his fellow Welshman's portrayal of killer Hannibal Lecter.

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English actor Jack Shepherd, star of Wycliffe, dies at 85

He will be remembered for his roles as TV detective Charles Wycliffe and fictional Labour MP Bill Brand.

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'How I lost £80K to fake Jason Momoa Facebook scammers'

"Jane", from north-east England, tells how she lost her inheritance in an elaborate 18-month scam.

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100 Notable Books of 2025

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Court seals records in investigation of teen's body found in singer D4vd's Tesla

The medical examiner's office says no details about the 15-year-old's death can be released or posted on its website.

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Roald Dahl's James Bond film script on display

The manuscript of the 007 film You Only Live Twice features in a new collection at a museum.

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Donald Glover reveals on stage he had a stroke last year

Donald Glover explained during a show on Saturday that the reason he cancelled his world tour last year was because he had a stroke and a hole in his heart.

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James Carville: Out With Woke. In With Rage.

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The Real Epstein Cover-Up

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America’s Housing Crisis, in One Chart

By Ezra Klein from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Cq8RnLc

How the Elite Behave When No One Is Watching: Inside the Epstein Emails

By Anand Giridharadas from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/drWRA12

The Surprise Ending to the Trump-Mamdani Buddy Movie Has Heads Spinning

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Is time running out for BBC chair Samir Shah after latest resignation?

The departure of board member Shumeet Banerji adds to pressure on Shah, the BBC's media and culture editor writes.

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Piggy Gets Polite

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The Thucydides Trap Is Coming for America

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Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison for illegal lobbying

His attorney says the "sentence is completely disproportional" to the crimes he was convicted of, which were tied to the 1MDB scandal.

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Vogue Williams and Tom Read Wilson enter TV jungle as I'm A Celebrity's late entrants

The late entrants' arrival was teased in Wednesday night's episode of the ITV show.

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Ex-Mayor Is Sentenced to Life for Human Trafficking Tied to Scam Centers

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Stepbrother Under Investigation After Teen Dies on Cruise Ship

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Ariana Grande's 2026 tour to be 'last hurrah' for a long time

The US pop star insisted she has not ruled out getting back on the road in the future

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Klimt painting second most expensive artwork sold at auction

The portrait of Austrian heiress Elisabeth Lederer was looted by the Nazis and almost destroyed.

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Reselling tickets above face value to be banned by government

Ministers say they will tackle sites offering music, theatre and sport tickets at above face value.

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Eminem sues Australian beach brand 'Swim Shady'

The rapper alleges the beachwear brand created a "false association" with his alter ego Slim Shady.

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Judge Says Justice Dept. May Have Committed Misconduct in Comey Case

By Alan Feuer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/crB9LjN

This Is How Our Economy Comes Crashing Down

By Rebecca Patterson from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/QSI9CJy

Clair Obscur leads Game Awards nominations

The French-made RPG gets a record 12 nominations in total, including Game of the Year.

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In a Brutal Mississippi Jail, Inmates Say They Were Enlisted as Enforcers

By Brian Howey, Mukta Joshi, Nate Rosenfield and Rory Doyle from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/tPRfhCv

They Rushed to Buy Homes During the Pandemic. Now, Some Feel Trapped.

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Homeland Security Missions Falter Amid Focus on Deportations

By Nicholas Nehamas, Michael H. Keller, Alexandra Berzon, Hamed Aleaziz and Zolan Kanno-Youngs from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/HONdi9u

Why Matt Gaetz Is Still Around

By Michael S. Schmidt from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/D0IJQfF

San Francisco Mayor Has First Major Error With Embarrassing Appointment

By Heather Knight from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/OQ4JLU9

Why Is Ghislaine Maxwell Being Pampered in Prison?

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Sarah Ferguson's new book withdrawn from sale, says Nielsen

The latest children's book by the former duchess had already been delayed.

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25 Movies, Many Stars, 0 Hits: Hollywood Falls to New Lows

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Call of Duty is back, and it's got a battle on its hands

The annual instalment of the massive series faces new challenges from competitor Battlefield 6.

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BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation

Lawyers for the US president have threatened to sue the corporation for $1bn (£759m).

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Watch: How the BBC works... in under two minutes

Culture reporter Noor Nanji explains how the BBC is funded and governed, amid controversy that has lead to the departures of two senior bosses.

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David Shrigley's piles of old rope on sale for £1m

The BBC's Colin Paterson shows us artist David Shrigley's new artwork, Exhibition of Old Rope.

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Newsom in the Spotlight at the Climate Conference That Trump Decided to Skip

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Trump Ramps Up Pressure on G.O.P. to Thwart Epstein Vote

By Annie Karni, Devlin Barrett and Michael Gold from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/BWn7UN8

Read 3 Jeffrey Epstein Emails That Mention Trump

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Senate Passes Bill to Reopen Government Amid Democratic Rift

By Catie Edmondson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/VbeyjZW

Matt Smith and Nick Cave on bringing sex addict salesman to life in TV drama

The musician's tale of sex, guilt and grief has been reimagined as a TV series starring Matt Smith.

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For Trump, Nothing Was Off Limits During the Shutdown

By Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/sPGNgUe

Katie Razzall: Robust leadership needed to steer BBC through crisis

The corporation has been plunged into a crisis some would argue is of its own making.

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Supreme Court to Hear Major Challenge to Mail-In Ballot Laws

By Abbie VanSickle from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/sxpNkAl

Now We Know Trump’s Kryptonite

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How a wet Welsh summer helped create Winnie-the-Pooh

The famous bear first featured among a collection of poems compiled in a potting shed in rainy Wales.

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Noughties girl bands lift lid on inner workings of pop stardom

Girls Aloud, Sugababes, Atomic Kitten and Mis-Teeq reveal what life was like at the height of their fame.

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Trump Loyalists Push ‘Grand Conspiracy’ as New Subpoenas Land

By Glenn Thrush, Alan Feuer and Charlie Savage from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/wKe0k3l

Bruce Springsteen’s Father Complicates a Powerful American Narrative

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Trump Pardons Darryl Strawberry, Former Mets and Yankees Slugger

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