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Oscars contender Conclave makes London debut

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 07:15:39 GMT

Stars attend the UK premiere of the drama about a scheming group of cardinals who select the new Pope.


How South Korea's 'real-life mermaids' made Malala want to learn to swim

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 23:19:12 GMT

The activist is producing a film about South Korea's real-life mermaids, the haenyeo.


Vardy ordered to pay £100,000 towards Rooney costs

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:44:26 GMT

A legal dispute over costs has been heard in court this week, with more expected next year.


Lisa Marie Presley opens up about family tragedies in posthumous memoir

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 01:18:25 GMT

Lisa Marie's daughter completed the book, which gives new details about the deaths of her dad and son.


K-pop star to testify on music industry bullying

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:51:00 GMT

Hanni, a member of the girl band NewJeans, has previously raised concerns over workplace harassment.


Curfew - is there a radical fix for violence against women?

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 02:00:01 GMT

Set in a dystopian future, the show imagines a society where men are subjected to a curfew.


When is Diddy's trial starting? What to know about his legal troubles

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 23:52:16 GMT

The rap mogul faces criminal charges and lawsuits from a number of alleged victims. He has denied wrongdoing


Glastonbury 2025 ticket sale date confirmed

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:20:19 GMT

The first tickets for the world famous festival will go on sale in the middle of November.


Kylie Minogue on 'nasty' critics and how she kept every supportive cancer letter

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:48:32 GMT

The pop star discusses backstage tensions, a surprise duet with Madonna and her love of word games.


The nuclear war drama still haunting viewers after 40 years

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 01:15:49 GMT

One of the most terrifying programmes ever shown on British television, Threads is the nuclear apocalypse docudrama that continues to haunt people’s nightmares 40 years on.


Heaton says acts need to have say on ticket prices

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:11:55 GMT

The former Hull musician says he has banned dynamic pricing for tickets for his upcoming tour.


BBC launches review into preventing abuses of power

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:01:21 GMT

The BBC workplace culture review will focus on "preventing abuse of power" within its workforce.


Pinewood offers new facilities for low budget films

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 06:32:46 GMT

Independent film makers will be able to use sound stages and hire cameras on the Buckinghamshire lot


Match of the day or Last Night of the Proms? Well, it's both!

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 21:26:30 GMT

To mark the 60th anniversary of Match of the Day, the football pundits had a go at some Proms commentary.


Elton John film documents singer's farewell tour

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:57:37 GMT

A new documentary, Never Give Up, sees the singer revisit the LA venue he first played in 1975.


YouTuber Yung Filly charged with raping woman in Australia

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:17:26 GMT

The 29-year-old is best known for being part of the YouTube collective Beta Squad.


When is Diddy's trial starting? What to know about his legal troubles

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 23:52:16 GMT

The rap mogul faces criminal charges and lawsuits from a number of alleged victims. He has denied wrongdoing


The video store that turned Quentin Tarantino into a director

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:03:17 GMT

His years working as video rental store clerk were pivotal in transforming Quentin Tarantino from a film geek to a Hollywood auteur, the Pulp Fiction director told the BBC.


Aunt Lucy mystery to be solved in new Paddington film

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:56:42 GMT

Ben Whishaw, the voice of Paddington Bear, speaks about the upcoming release of Paddington in Peru.


Sarah Ferguson jokes about making Coronation Street cameo appearance

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:27:21 GMT

The Duchess of York pulled a pint in the Rovers and said she would have to 'bamboozle' producers to get a part.


TV host Jay Blades denies coercive behaviour

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:09:34 GMT

The Repair Shop host was charged by police last month.


How Dua Lipa's drink recipe has become the latest viral trend

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:38:00 GMT

We look at Dua Lipa's diet cola, to see how it went viral and what makes trends so popular.


Saoirse Ronan says WW2 film is 'incredibly relevant'

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:40:30 GMT

The world premiere of Sir Steve McQueen's Blitz will open the London Film Festival on Wednesday.


J Cole hits out at Kendrick and Drake beef in new track

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:32:00 GMT

Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been exchanging diss tracks since October last year.


South Korea's Han Kang wins Nobel Literature Prize

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:05:13 GMT

Han Kang is the first South Korean winner and only the 18th woman to win the Nobel literature prize.


Dame Maggie Smith reflects on her Harry Potter success

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:01:29 GMT

Dame Maggie Smith spoke to Graham Norton about how her role as Professor McGonagall brought her to the attention of a younger generation.


Piers Morgan apologises to Jay-Z and Beyoncé for guest's comments

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:17:28 GMT

A guest on the host's show made allegations that the couple's lawyers said were "totally false".


Alma's Not Normal: How anger and spa breaks fuelled new series

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:31:12 GMT

Sophie Willan, creator of award-winning sitcom Alma's Not Normal, reveals inspiration behind series two.


Eurovision failed to support us amid rows, winner says

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 01:07:33 GMT

Swiss singer Nemo says tensions over Israel's participation overshadowed the song contest in May.