Remember Chuck Norris memes but never watched his films? You're not alone

Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough-guy persona.

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Dame Jenni Murray, former BBC Woman's Hour presenter, dies at 75

She was the Radio 4 programme's longest-serving presenter, having left in 2020 after 33 years.

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Greg James completes Comic Relief challenge, raising more than £4m

The Radio 1 host cycled 1,000km (630 miles) on a tandem bike over the course of eight days.

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Sombr stopped a show over safety - but are concerts in the UK really that risky?

Musicians are increasingly interrupting their own shows to help fans - but venues might be safer than you think.

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Sarah Ferguson is keeping a low profile, but pressure is mounting for her to give evidence on Epstein

There are calls for the former duchess to give testimony in the US, although there is no legal requirement she does so.

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BTS Arirang review: K-pop idols rekindle their fire

The band's 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.

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The Salt Path author confirms she wrote secret first book - despite claiming to be debut writer

Raynor and Moth Winn published a book they hoped would help get them out of debt, the BBC confirms.

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Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm

The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in "early development".

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Government increases BBC World Service funding by £33m over three years

The funding increase is about 8% up on the previous financial year, the government will announce on Thursday.

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From Mr Nobody to Oscar winner: How one man took on Putin

Pavel Talankin's film Mr Nobody Against Putin already won a Bafta, and is now is an Oscar winner.

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Ryan Gosling on bringing humour to sci-fi adventure Project Hail Mary

The Canadian actor stars as a science teacher turned astronaut in sci-fi film Project Hail Mary.

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Watch: Sean Penn receives 'Oscar' in Ukraine after skipping US ceremony

The Academy Award winning US actor won his third Oscar on Sunday, but skipped the ceremony to visit Ukraine.

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Tina Fey, Riz Ahmed and Jamie Dornan named Saturday Night Live UK hosts

The six-episode series, based on the long-running US variety show, will launch on 21 March.

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Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey

The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets.

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BBC urges court to dismiss Trump Panorama lawsuit

The US president is suing for defamation over the way Panorama spliced together parts of a speech he made.

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Claudia Winkleman's new chat show splits critics

Jeff Goldblum, Vanessa Williams, Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen starred in the inaugural episode.

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'Hate-watch classic' War of the Worlds sweeps Razzie Awards

Ice Cube's alien invasion adaptation receives five Razzies, which go to the year's worst movies.

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Meet the director nominated for two Oscars for two different films

Getting nominated once for an Academy Award is a feat but Geeta Gandbhir is nominated twice this year - for two separate films.

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Harry Styles breaks his own sales record as new album hits number one

The star sells 183,000 albums as fans give a hearty embrace to Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally

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From Mr Nobody to Oscar nominee: How one man took on Putin

Pavel Talankin's film Mr Nobody Against Putin has already won a Bafta, and is now competing for an Oscar.

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Did Louis Theroux's manosphere documentary change anyone's mind?

A group of young men and others who keep track of the online space say if they think the documentary will have an impact.

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Musician Labrinth says he is 'done with this industry' and hits out at Euphoria

The British star composed the music for the first two seasons of HBO's popular teen TV series.

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Grammarly pulls AI author-impersonation tool after backlash

Writers criticised the feature which used their names and styles as "AI personas" without consent.

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UK government loses appeal over quashed Kneecap terror charge

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, had been accused of showing support for proscribed organisation Hezbollah following a gig in London in 2024.

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Zendaya and Tom Holland’s viral 'wedding' AI photos explained

Photos appearing to show Tom Holland and Zendaya getting married in Italy have had millions of likes - but they’re not real

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Woman charged with attempted murder after shooting at Rihanna's home

The woman posted about the singer online prior to the attack, the BBC's US news partner CBS reports.

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Bridgerton star on dealing with One Piece casting backlash

The decision to cast Charithra Chandran in the manga adaptation angered a vocal set of fans.

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Meet the UK's Eurovision entrant: 'The BBC is taking a risk on me'

Look Mum No Computer unveils his "completely wacky" song, and says he's surprised it was selected.

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Luke Evans' Broadway debut a 'bucket list' moment

The acclaimed Welsh actor explains why he has a special connection to the cult classic musical.

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Meghan's lifestyle brand and Netflix end partnership

The Duchess of Sussex will run As ever independently, after a partnership with Netflix helped to launch the brand last year.

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Model who starred in TV drama Dallas dies aged 62

Annabel Schofield found success as a model in the 1980s before moving to LA to work as an actress.

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Jessie Buckley says acting helped her overcome eating disorder as a teenager

The Oscar-frontrunner says acting is "like water to me" as she credits her craft with helping her mental health.

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Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcaster

The move is backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which says the current fee is unjustified because of the high cost of living.

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Singers praise new gospel music chart that will 'open doors'

A new Christian and Gospel Singles Chart is launched to reflect "a vibrant sector of the UK music industry".

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Britney Spears arrested in California on suspicion of driving under the influence

The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday.

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Manchester rapper Aitch to star in Mobo Awards

The rapper is lined up for the ceremony being held in his home city for the first time.

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Harry Styles shares how Liam Payne's death made him relook at his life

The singer revealed the impact of losing his former bandmate while discussing his upcoming album.

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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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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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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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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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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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