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Wicked stars take to the green carpet for European premiere

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:17:28 GMT

Parts of the film were made in the United Kingdom, and British actress Cynthia Erivo, who plays the green witch Elphaba, said she's "finally back home".


Actress Cate Blanchett: 'I'm deeply concerned about AI'

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 13:32:02 GMT

"I'm worried about us as a species", she tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.


The charges against Sean 'Diddy' Combs explained

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:03:47 GMT

The hip-hop mogul is accused of sex trafficking involving drug-fuelled orgies known as "freak-offs".


Murdoch loses bid to change trust in real-life 'Succession' battle

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 02:12:25 GMT

The court says Murdoch acted in "bad faith" by trying to give control of his empire to his eldest son.


Meet Karol G, Colombia's Taylor Swift

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:03:09 GMT

The Colombian singer is the world's most-watched artist when it comes to streamed videos.


New Gavin & Stacey photos released before finale

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:56:30 GMT

Pictures from the show's Christmas special are released as the final episode draws ever closer.


How Hamlet found a virtual stage in Grand Theft Auto

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:53:29 GMT

New documentary Grand Theft Hamlet follows actors attempting Shakespeare inside GTA during lockdown.


Minister criticises 'cultures of silence' after Gregg Wallace claims

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:31:50 GMT

The culture secretary said she was "prepared to take further action" against claims of misconduct.


Critics praise Chalamet's portrayal of Bob Dylan

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:09:18 GMT

The actor plays Dylan in A Complete Unknown, which focuses on the singer's rise to fame in the 1960s.


'We feel we've lost our kids to smartphones'

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:50:03 GMT

Matt and Emma Willis host a new documentary about the impact of smartphones on children's behaviour.


Watch highlights from Mishal Husain's career as she leaves BBC

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:29:46 GMT

The Today programme co-presenter has covered major stories at the broadcaster for over two decades.


End of an era as 'proud' Taylor Swift finishes tour

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:49:45 GMT

The star says it's been "the most exciting, powerful, electrifying, intense, challenging" experience.


28 Years Later trailer has fans guessing over Cillian Murphy's fate

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:37:10 GMT

Some suggest a zombie that pops up in the trailer may be Murphy's original 28 Days Later character.


How one of gaming's best-known actors took on one of film's biggest roles

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:46:30 GMT

He's played some of the biggest roles in gaming, but Troy Baker confesses his latest scared even him.


Taylor Swift: As the Eras Tour bows out, what will she do next?

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 19:10:41 GMT

The Eras Tour made $2bn and changed the nature of stadium concerts, so how do you follow that up?


Hairy Biker Si King: 'Dave and I are best mates in life and death'

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 00:50:52 GMT

The TV chef celebrates the life of his co-star and says their friendship does not just end after Dave's death.


Rap group Bad Boy Chiller Crew sue record label

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 03:29:57 GMT

The Brit Award-nominated Bradford collective claim they're owed £400,000 by the House Anxiety label.


Jamie Foxx reveals he had a stroke in 2023

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:39:19 GMT

The Hollywood star said he cannot remember the first 20 days following the stroke in April last year.


Australia to force tech giants to keep paying for news

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:13:53 GMT

The long-awaited decision follows a standoff with Meta, and succeeds a world-first law from 2021.


'Generational talent' crowned The Rap Game UK winner

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 07:35:36 GMT

After weeks of intense challenges, the winner of the BBC Three show and £20,000 prize has been revealed.


Lawyer cites 300 potential cases against Diddy

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:30:57 GMT

US lawyer Tony Buzbee says he still receives daily calls with new allegations about the music mogul.


Zoe Ball: 'It's time to step away from the early alarm call'

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:01:27 GMT

Zoe Ball has announced she is stepping down as presenter of Radio 2's Breakfast Show in December.


Designer John Galliano leaves Maison Margiela after 10 years

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:46:05 GMT

The 64-year-old joined the company in 2014 and has overseen a significant boost in sales.


French actor Adèle Haenel confronts director in sexual assault trial

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:23:29 GMT

The actor shouted "shut up!" at Christophe Ruggia before storming out court on the second day of the trial.


Nail artist cries after seeing her work in Wicked

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:13:03 GMT

Shea Osei says she made more than 35 sets of press on nails for the Wicked movie.


Watch Rihanna and A$AP Rocky light up red carpet at UK Fashion Awards

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 23:33:27 GMT

The pair starred alongside fashion and entertainment royalty for the awards gala in London.


Bosses of world’s largest LGBT news site PinkNews accused of sexual misconduct

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:24:52 GMT

Ex-staff members say they saw one of the couple who runs the site kissing and touching a drunk colleague.


Celebrities among thousands fleeing Malibu wildfire

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:06:35 GMT

The blaze has burned more than 3,000 acres in the celebrity enclave near Los Angeles.


How to watch the Golden Globe-nominated films

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:05:07 GMT

As the Oscars race starts to take shape, here's the ABC (Anora, Blitz, Conclave) of films to watch.