Thursday, 5 March 2026

Elton John's family photo hung in National Portrait Gallery

The portrait shows Sir Elton with husband David Furnish and their teenage sons Zachary and Elijah.

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Actor settles claim against theatre in Kevin Spacey assault case

He alleged that Spacey, who has denied the allegations, assaulted him on two separate occasions.

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Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Doubling heights: The unsung heroes of 2026's hottest film

How a cast of secret stars helped to bring Emerald Fennel's hit literary adaptation to life.

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KSI buys stake in non-league Dagenham & Redbridge FC

YouTuber KSI buys a minority stake in Dagenham & Redbridge and says he wants to take the sixth-tier club to the Premier League.

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Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Green light for flats obscuring Woolf's famed view

Cornwall Council approves plans for a new building in front of the writer's holiday home in St Ives.

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Brits red carpet in pictures: Arrivals of Harry Styles, Olivia Dean and Lola Young

Stars including Olivia Dean, Lola Young and Rosalía turned out for the Brit Awards in Manchester.

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Monday, 2 March 2026

Jason Donovan says new tour 'is the finale'

The pop star says his latest UK tour will be his last as he also returns to Rocky Horror.

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Neil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, dies at 86

A skilled pianist nominated for five Grammy awards, Sedaka wrote hits through the 1950's and 60's.

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Sunday, 1 March 2026

New £20 Harry Styles tickets axed over tout fears

Ticketmaster says it has cancelled some new tickets for Harry Styles One Night Only Manchester show.

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Resident Evil Requiem's director on redefining the survival horror genre

Director Koshi Nakanishi says balancing action and horror within the game has been a huge challenge.

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Saturday, 28 February 2026

Tracey Emin says her artwork My Bed would be 'tidy, clean and boring' if she made it today

Her Turner Prize-nominated messy bed caused a stir in the late 1990s and is now going back on display.

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Stirling chosen to host Radio 2 in the Park

The event will take place at Stirling's City Park between 7 and 9 August.

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Friday, 27 February 2026

You owe us for rich history, proud Welshman Matthew Rhys tells USA

Matthew Rhys is urging Americans to join in with St David's Day celebrations on March 1.

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Eve Myles inspired by detective who solved 30-year cold case in new role

The crime drama is partly based on a cold case investigation into the murder of a 17-year-old girl.

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Artist uses factory waste to create sculptures

Nicola Ellis wants to showcase a deep reverence for skills usually hidden behind factory walls.

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Thursday, 26 February 2026

Yungblud festival goes international, but not everyone's convinced

The third instalment is taking place in the Czech Republic after being held in Milton Keynes.

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Is TikTok the new frontier for fashion reinvention?

How a young designer got brought on to help redesign a legacy sports brand following a TikTok post.

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Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Baftas 2026: The winners list in full

One Battle After Another won six awards, followed by I Swear, Sinners and Frankenstein, with three each.

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Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Netflix boss defends bid for Warner Bros as Paramount deadline looms

Ted Sarandos says his company's offer is better for industry growth as it is "buying assets we don't currently have".

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Scotland's mad for Oasis, Newcastle loves Sam Fender: Music tastes where you live revealed

Spotify and YouTube's streaming data for 2025 shows some interesting variations in listening habits.

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Monday, 23 February 2026

All you need to know ahead of the Bafta Film Awards 2026

The biggest night in the British film calendar is upon us - find out who's nominated and how to watch.

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The best looks at London Fashion Week 2026

There are 90 designers showing this year, with organisers hoping it's the biggest fashion week yet.

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Willie Colón, trombonist who pioneered salsa music, dies aged 75

His career spanned 60 years and dozens of albums and had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time.

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Sunday, 22 February 2026

Michael McIntyre plays ultimate prank on EastEnders superfan

Amanda Grey's furniture, clothes and even members of her family made sneaky appearances on the soap.

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Michael McIntyre plays ultimate prank on EastEnders superfan

Amanda Grey's furniture, clothes and even members of her family made sneaky appearances on the soap.

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How Co-op Live went from falling air con units to hosting the Brits

The opening of the Co-op Live was in every headline, but not quite for the right reasons.

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Saturday, 21 February 2026

What we learned from the first trailer for the new Peaky Blinders film

The Immortal Man sees Cillian Murphy return as Tommy Shelby, opposite his son played by Barry Keoghan.

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Organisers defend KPop gig after angry backlash over 'horrendous' concert

The K-pop Forever! Tribute shows took place in the SSE on Thursday evening, with further gigs due to take place next Monday and on 16 May.

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Friday, 20 February 2026

Australian presenter apologises for drinking before slurred Olympics report

Danika Mason also blamed the cold, after talking about coffee and iguanas in her live cross.

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Gaffe-ridden Olympic commentary prompts Italian TV chief to resign

Paolo Petrecca, whose gaffe-ridden commentary of the event went viral, stands down from his job.

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Thursday, 19 February 2026

Singer and YouTuber who makes music with Furbys and Game Boys picked for UK at Eurovision

Synth artist Look Mum No Computer is described as "a bold and brave choice" to represent the UK.

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Wednesday, 18 February 2026

How Robert Duvall became a Hollywood great

A look at the life of the prolific actor whose many films included Apocalypse Now and The Godfather.

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Bear Grylls helps families repair rifts on his private island

Grylls will front a BBC show looking to resolve relationship issues via a series of physical challenges.

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Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Boy George & Culture Club to kick off festival

Other stars booked for the festival include Lulu, Sugababes and Björn Again.

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Monday, 16 February 2026

Why writer Arundhati Roy's cult classic film is still relevant in India

Nearly 40 years on, the Booker prize-winning writer's debut campus satire is set to be screened in Berlin.

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Sunday, 15 February 2026

Taylor Swift asks US government to block 'Swift Home' trademark

Her team argued that a bedding firm's designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones 'dipping toes' into art collecting ahead of new role

The actress says she spends more time with New York "art people" than those in LA's film industry.

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Saturday, 14 February 2026

Trial date set for Trump's legal case against BBC

Donald Trump's multi-billion dollar lawsuit against the BBC is set to go to trial in February 2027.

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Friday, 13 February 2026

Highguard game developer lays off staff just two weeks after release

Its trailer got a prime Game Awards slot, but the online shooter has failed to find a large audience.

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Probe ordered into Daily Mail owner's £500m takeover of Telegraph

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy orders a review of the deal on public interest and competition grounds.

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Thursday, 12 February 2026

What's it like in the village that inspired Wuthering Heights?

The Yorkshire village of Haworth is in the spotlight ahead of the new Wuthering Heights film release.

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Brad Pitt blockbuster F1 sequel in the works, producer confirms

"It's really a thrill to work with Brad," F1's producer Jerry Bruckheimer tells the BBC at the annual Academy Awards luncheon in Los Angeles.

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Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Fan who gave Robbie number as teen joins him on stage

The Wolverhampton teacher who appeared in a Netflix documentary is welcomed on stage by the star.

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British Museum to keep pendant linked to Henry VIII

The museum says it has reached a fundraising goal so it can permanently display the artefact.

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Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Artist Andy Goldsworthy on gathering gravestones: This is my best work yet

For years he was overlooked by the art world - now he's been approached to create a piece for a new art prize.

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3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold dies at 47

The Mississippi-born frontman of the popular rock band had announced a stage 4 cancer diagnosis in May 2025.

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Monday, 9 February 2026

TV licence fee to rise by £5.50 to £180 from April

The cost of a TV licence currently increases in line with inflation each year until 2027.

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Sunday, 8 February 2026

Influential Ghanaian highlife musician Ebo Taylor dies at 90

The guitarist, composer and band leader fused Ghanaian music and funk to create tracks sampled around the world.

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The 'reclusive spinster' artist who shunned conformity and embraced freedom

On her 150th birthday, a new exhibition reveals the full power of the once-overshadowed painter.

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No big names. No big budget. But Heated Rivalry is a big hit

The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm.

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Saturday, 7 February 2026

Lola Young announces first gig since collapsing on stage

The Messy singer says she will play a "small intimate show" at the London Palladium in March.

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Their parents are in disgrace - what now for Beatrice and Eugenie?

The princesses will need to step out from their parents' shadow if they are to be an active part of the Royal Family.

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Zayn Malik announces new album and world tour - but what does Konnakol mean?

The former One Direction singer says his fifth album will be his "most culturally inspired project".

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Friday, 6 February 2026

Claire Foy says she had parasites for five years

The Crown star has quit caffeine due to the bug which she thinks she caught in Morocco.

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Thursday, 5 February 2026

Allan Massie obituary: Acclaimed novelist, critic and commentator

The writer lived in the Borders and excelled in historical novels which merged the personal and political.

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Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year mascot in China

This year's trendy Lunar New Year decor comes with a stroke of wizardry.

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Wednesday, 4 February 2026

Jesy Nelson backs under-16 social media ban to protect daughters

The former Little Mix star reveals why she wanted to let cameras in to document her pregnancy journey.

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Tuesday, 3 February 2026

How Grammy winner Olivia Dean became Britain's new global star

The Londoner confirmed her status as one of the pop world's biggest breakout stars in LA on Sunday.

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Jack Thorne on 'remarkably tender' Lord of the Flies

Award winners Jack Thorne and Marc Munden on their adaptation of William Golding's Lord of the Flies.

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The Fratellis cancel 20th anniversary tour due to singer's illness

Known for their hits Chelsea Dagger and Whistle for the Choir, the Glasgow band said the tour would be rescheduled.

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The Night Manager villain inspired by John le Carré's own father

The son of The Night Manager author has said the series' villain is inspired by his own "evil" grandfather.

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Monday, 2 February 2026

Alan Carr accidentally revealed Traitors victory hours after filming

The comedian inadvertently revealed his victory to a cameraman while working the following day.

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Sunday, 1 February 2026

Joanna Lumley and Queen attend Jilly Cooper memorial

Royalty and acting stars were at the London service to pay their tributes to the writer.

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'Heated Rivalry inspired me to come out as gay'

For most catching up on the show Heated Rivalry, it is entertainment to be gossiped about at work or online. For Jesse Kortuem, it hit deeper.

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Saturday, 31 January 2026

Schitt's Creek and Home Alone star Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71

The Emmy-winning actress died at her home in Los Angeles on Friday after a brief illness, her agent said.

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Nicki Minaj calls herself Trump's 'number one fan' and shows off gold card visa

The rapper, born in Trinidad and Tobago, praises the US president while Bruce Springsteen protests aboout ICE.

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Friday, 30 January 2026

Sir Jonathan Pryce revisits 'land of my fathers' in latest role

A new drama series gave Sir Jonathan a chance to work near where his family is from in north Wales.

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Is your favourite show being simplified so you can keep scrolling?

Are TV shows having to adapt to our attention spans?

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Thursday, 29 January 2026

Mexico president asks South Korea for more BTS concerts

About a million fans were vying for 150,000 concert tickets, which sold out in less than 40 minutes.

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Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Take That's new documentary tells a very familiar story

The band's new Netflix show contains a surprise new song, but much of the story has been told before.

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Take That's new documentary tells a very familiar story

The band's new Netflix show contains a surprise new song, but much of the story has been told before.

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Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Explosive bust-ups, secret relationships and extreme reactions: The Traitors' best moments

As another series ends, we look back at the most memorable moments from Stephen's facial expressions to Matt's proposition.

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Monday, 26 January 2026

Brooklyn Beckham's wedding DJ speaks about 'awkward' dance

The groom has said his mother Victoria "danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone".

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Spanish prosecutors dismiss Julio Iglesias sex assault allegations

They say Spanish courts do not have the competence to investigate complaints committed overseas by non-residents.

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Sunday, 25 January 2026

Anna Wintour and Liz Hurley among mourners at Valentino's funeral

Fashion and film stars gathered in Rome on Friday for the funeral of the fashion designer Valentino Garavani.

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Knitwear, jumpsuits and Cluedo: Traitors fashion explained

It's not just what they say or how they act that influences their fellow contestants - it's how they dress, too.

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Saturday, 24 January 2026

Wunmi Mosaku's rise from Manchester estate to Oscar nomination

Actress Wunmi Mosaku is nominated for an Oscar for her role as Annie in the vampire horror Sinners.

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Eight surprise takeaways from the Oscar nominations

Paul Mescal and Chase Infiniti missed out, while other actors carried their films to a nomination.

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Friday, 23 January 2026

Ashton Kutcher: Hollywood isn't to blame for pushing unrealistic beauty standards

The actor stars in The Beauty, which explores the negative impact of a world full of beautiful people.

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'Paul Mescal loved my song - but forgot my name'

The Gladiator II and Hamnet star mentioned last December he was loving a song called Evelyn, by Michael McGovern.

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Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydon writes debut children's book

Welsh actor and comedian Rob Brydon's first children's book is inspired by his own family pet.

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Thursday, 22 January 2026

Sophie Turner on why being at your lowest is liberating

The Game of Thrones star is leaning into the role of a disgruntled office worker in new drama Steal.

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Film about Palestinian girl's desperate plea was a 'way to not feel helpless', says director

Kaouther Ben Hani's Oscar hopeful, The Voice of Hind Rajab, tells the tale of a girl killed in Gaza.

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Wednesday, 21 January 2026

In pictures: Valentino's life and work - and the stars who shared his journey

His creations have featured at countless red carpets and award ceremonies around the world.

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Tuesday, 20 January 2026

The mysterious singer with millions of streams - but who (or what) is she?

She has millions of Spotify listeners, but fans don't know what to believe about whether she's real.

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What the 28 Days Later franchise means to female horror fans

The latest instalment of the 28 Days Later horror franchise is the first of the series to have a female director.

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Monday, 19 January 2026

Was A$AP Rocky's comeback album worth the eight-year wait?

The hip-hop star has become a father-of-three, acted in films and been up in court since his last album drop.

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Actor Peter Mullan attacked after trying to stop assault

The actor stepped in to stop Dylan Bennet attacking a woman near the O2 Academy in Glasgow last year.

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Sunday, 18 January 2026

Harry Styles announces fourth album - with intriguing title

The pop star's long-awaited comeback is confirmed, after a viral campaign spread around the world.

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Ant and Dec launch their first podcast - a smart move or late to the party?

The pair will host Hanging Out as part of a new entertainment channel they are launching online.

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Saturday, 17 January 2026

Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot

She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows.

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First look at Taron Egerton in new Netflix thriller

The Rocketman star is set to play a serial killer in the upcoming survivalist film.

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Friday, 16 January 2026

TikTok star will not repay full extradition costs

Harrison Sullivan will not have to pay the full cost of the jet that police chartered to arrest him.

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Sting pays Police bandmates £600,000 in royalties

The musician discovered a "historic underpayment" after being sued in London's High Court.

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Thursday, 15 January 2026

Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teens

The former London's Burning and Grange Hill star bought vodka for the girls before assaulting them.

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Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of cake fraud

Chiara Ferragni had been accused of misleading consumers in her promotion of Christmas cakes and Easter eggs.

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Traitors star reveals murder strategy during 'wonderful experience' on show

Fiona Hughes was selected by presenter Claudia Winkleman to be the secret traitor in the opening episode.

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David Hockney says moving Bayeux Tapestry to UK is 'madness'

The artist claims it is too much of a risk to transport the centuries-old artwork from France.

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Wednesday, 14 January 2026

How to watch the Golden Globe-nominated films

Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up.

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Chalamet beats DiCaprio to Golden Globes glory

The Marty Supreme star is among the big winners at the Globes and gets a boost in his quest for an Oscar.

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Tuesday, 13 January 2026

'My daughter helped shape new autistic Barbie doll'

An autism advocacy group describes the new toy as a "milestone" in representation.

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Nigerian stars dominate All Africa Music Awards

Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

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Monday, 12 January 2026

Pierce Brosnan, Prince Naz and the embrace that never happened

When Prince Naseem Hamed met actor Pierce Brosnan in the lead-up to a new film, it brought back thoughts of a reconciliation with trainer Brendan Ingle that never happened.

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'It's incredible, surreal': Skye Newman wins BBC Sound of 2026

Coming from a "broken background", Skye Newman's visceral, powerful pop has made her one to watch.

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Rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for $15m

Fewer than 100 copies of Action Comics No 1, which introduced the world to Superman, are thought to exist.

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Sunday, 11 January 2026

US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors become Guinea citizens after DNA tests

The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

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Traitors star got a burner phone to deal with fame – then police turned up

Traitor's star Fiona Hughes says the police arrived after trying to buy a burner phone for her social media.

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Pierce Brosnan, Prince Naz and the embrace that never happened

When Prince Naseem Hamed met actor Pierce Brosnan in the lead-up to a new film, it brought back thoughts of a reconciliation with trainer Brendan Ingle that never happened.

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Saturday, 10 January 2026

Heated Rivalry creator on why fans love the gay romance drama

Jacob Tierney says the "sex forward" gay drama, which is released in the UK on Saturday, features elements of romance that don't get taken seriously enough.

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Friday, 9 January 2026

Martin Clunes to take on role of Huw Edwards in new drama

Doc Martin star Martin Clunes will portray former BBC presenter Huw Edwards in a two-part factual series.

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Nick Reiner's lawyer removes himself from murder case

The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner appeared in a Los Angeles court, now represented by a public defender.

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Thursday, 8 January 2026

How Geese took flight to become 'Gen Z's first great American band'

The New Yorkers, who are fourth in the BBC's Sound of 2026, say they're 'still processing' their rise.

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Warner Bros urges shareholders to reject 'inferior' Paramount offer

The Warner Bros board said it remained unanimous in recommending the deal with Netflix instead.

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Martin Clunes to take on role of Huw Edwards in new drama

Doc Martin star Martin Clunes will portray former BBC presenter Huw Edwards in a two-part factual series.

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Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Timothée's shoutout for Kylie and other moments from Critics' Choice Awards

Jessie Buckley won best actress and Adolescence also scooped four awards on the night in California.

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Artist and fashion writer Molly Parkin dies

Artist, fashion designer, broadcaster and writer Molly Parkin was one of Wales' most colourful personalities.

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Charlotte Church says she 'would be dead' without dad's help

Charlotte Church says her father James is terminally ill with rare blood disorder amyloidosis

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Tuesday, 6 January 2026

The Traitors returns with new 'secret traitor' in major shake-up

Not even the viewers know who host Claudia Winkleman has assigned as the fourth "secret traitor".

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Monday, 5 January 2026

Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close

Fans gathered at premieres in cities across the US and Canada to watch the finale on the big screen.

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Sunday, 4 January 2026

Tiffany Calver on breaking the glass ceiling as she leaves 1Xtra

Tiffany Calver made headlines when she was announced in 2018 but now she's ready for new challenges.

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Wicked composer latest to cancel Kennedy Center gig after Trump name change

Stephen Schwartz says he will not appear at the arts venue as it "has now become an ideological statement".

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Saturday, 3 January 2026

From Harry Potter to Doctor Who - archives show stars before they were famous

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has unearthed images of Scotland's most famous acting talent in their student days.

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EastEnders actor 'grateful' to avoid driving ban for speeding

Colin Salmon was shown leniency by the court because he cares for his seriously ill wife and daughter.

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Matthew Rhys to play 'soft and cowardly' mayor of cursed island

The Welsh actor will play Tom Loftis, a "soft and cowardly" mayor desperate to revive his struggling community.

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Friday, 2 January 2026

Gladiator Giant to revert to birth surname... Bigg

Jamie Christian-Johal said his recent divorce and ADHD diagnosis prompted the move.

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Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025

Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.

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Thursday, 1 January 2026

Discount tickets turned away at Jurassic World exhibit

The company behind the experience said it is doing a review to ensure this does not happen again.

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