Entertainment News
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'Rage bait' named Oxford word of the year 2025
The phrase - meaning to get angry scrolling through social media - beats aura farming and biohack to the title.
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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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Sir Tom Stoppard, playwright famed for his wit and depth, dies at 88
The King and Queen pay tribute to a "dear friend who wore his genius lightly".
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Sir Tom Stoppard: Witty and playful writer who took ideas seriously
He was an award-winning playwright whose works delighted generations.
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The Wiggles issue statement after appearing in Ecstasy music video
The popular Australian children's group says it "does not condone" drug use, after two of its members are shown dancing in a Keli Holiday video.
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Olivia Dean wins refunds for fans after criticising Ticketmaster
The pop star took action after tickets for her US tour were resold for 14 times their original cost.
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25 Oscar-tipped films, and how to watch them
Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up.
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We met on TV's Blind Date - we're still married after 34 years
Sue and Alex Tatham became the first couple who met on Blind Date to get married. They reflect on a life together 40 years after the show first broadcast.
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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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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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La Voix 'beyond excited' for Annie role on UK tour
The Miss Hanningan role has previously been played Paul O'Grady, Craig Revel Horwood and Miranda Hart.
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Matisse lithograph added to art lending scheme
A print of The Dancer is available to borrow under Leeds Gallery's Picture Library project.
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Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd recovering after second leg amputation
The actress is staying with family after an operation removed her leg below the knee, she said on TikTok.
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Belfast's Elle Vosque is runner up in Drag Race UK final
Elle appeared in the final alongside Silllexa Dixon, Catrin Feelings and the series winner Bones.
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Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told
Rooney has said she intended to use royalties from her work "to go on supporting Palestine Action."
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First images teased for new series of BBC drama Industry
Game of Thrones' Kit Harington and Marisa Abela return for the fourth series of the show in January.
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Biffy Clyro 'angry' as visa error delays US tour
The band say "some genius" filled in the wrong dates on their visa form, making the tour impossible.
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Stranger Things return gives some critics chills and thrills, but leaves others lukewarm
Many critics give the return of the show glowing reviews - although others say it's past its prime.
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Stranger Things: All you need to know about season five
The first four episodes of the new series are set to be released in the UK on Thursday.
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Katie Razzall: BBC chairman survives MP questions - but crisis not over
BBC chairman Samir Shah appears to strengthen his position during questioning by MPs, our media editor says.
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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81
The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.
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Five key moments after MPs question top BBC figures
BBC chairman Samir Shah, alongside board members and former advisers, appears before MPs after the resignation of Tim Davie.
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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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Mouth painter's work printed on Christmas card
Rob Trent learnt to paint using his mouth as a child, now his art has been used on a Christmas card.
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Jason Bateman: Voice acting is like 'performing blindfolded'
The actor speaks to the One Show about recording the voice for Nick Wilde in Zootropolis 2.
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When Jonathan Bailey asks, the BBC listeners deliver...
Tom Service talks to Wicked: For Good star Jonathan Bailey, about a clarinet piece he learned as a kid.
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Ros Atkins on… MPs examining the BBC memo
After the resignations of Director General and CEO of News, The Culture, Media and Sport committee invited a number of senior BBC figures to be quizzed on what has happened.

