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Will Slowthai be 'cancelled for the rest of time'?

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 07:23:34 GMT

Having been cleared of rape, the rapper will soon be plotting his path back to the top of UK rap music.

Wham! are Christmas number one for a second time

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:46:39 GMT

Last Christmas tops the festive chart for a second year running, but Band Aid misses the top 10.

Cara Delevingne plays Elton John in music video

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 22:55:56 GMT

The model strikes an uncanny resemblance to the music icon in a remake of the 1973 video.

'Nativity! is a true part of Christmas culture'

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:23:07 GMT

Director Debbie Isitt returns to Holy Family Primary School, known as St Bernadette's in the movies.

Zoe Ball signs off from final Radio 2 breakfast show

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:16:18 GMT

Ball says it's time "to step away from the very early mornings and focus on family" after six years.

Russell T Davies: I get TV ideas brushing my teeth

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:40:35 GMT

The screenwriter says he has thought of entire shows while brushing his teeth in the morning.

Watch: Zoe Ball in tears at son Woody's last show message

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:13:55 GMT

Zoe Ball gets tearful after a surprise message from her son on her last Radio 2 Breakfast show.

'There are no barriers': Blind Strictly winner inspires youngsters

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:41:38 GMT

Chris McCausland answers questions from young visually impaired people on Newsround.

Swedish rapper Gaboro shot dead in car park, local media says

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:38:29 GMT

Police say they are investigating a murder after a man was shot dead in Norrköping.

Chris McCausland: Blind people don't need inspiring

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:05:41 GMT

The comedian, who is Strictly's first blind winner, says the public's attitudes need to change.

Forgotten battalion of black women celebrated in film

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:19:48 GMT

A new film tells the story of the women who solved a huge postal crisis during World War Two.

Mishal Husain bids farewell in final Today episode

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:08:09 GMT

After 11 years as a host, the presenter was joined by special guests on her final Today programme.

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.

Superman returns with a superdog to save superhero movies

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:14:53 GMT

The first trailer for James Gunn's film shows the new Man of Steel - and Krypto the Superdog.

Iconic Sheffield venue could move to new location if evicted

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:46:49 GMT

The music venue's owner Phil Mills tells a court he has a 'plan B' in the event of eviction.

Watch: Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunite on stage

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:46:43 GMT

The former bandmates hugged at a gig in London before they performed Beatles classic songs together.

Paul and Ringo get back together at London gig

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 03:54:17 GMT

Fans are treated to an appearance by The Beatles drummer during the last night of the Got Back tour.

Gavin & Stacey stars reunite for last time at finale premiere

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:03:51 GMT

Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones admits that she channels her inner Nessa whenever she's feeling nervous.

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".

Singer Elyanna on Palestinian identity, Coldplay and 'trusting the process'

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:46:34 GMT

Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna says she is keen to showcase her identity in her music.

My kids saw my pain on set, says Angelina Jolie

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:27:30 GMT

The Hollywood star plays famous opera singer Maria Callas in a new biopic.

Can you remember these 2024 culture moments?

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:48:48 GMT

Beyoncé's award snub, Zendaya's method dressing, and an unfortunate payslip mix-up between actors - these are the year's most memorable moments.

Dent to replace Wallace on Celebrity MasterChef

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:11:16 GMT

Wallace stepped away from presenting MasterChef after a BBC News investigation heard allegations against him.

Countdown crowns first female winner since 1998

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:30:17 GMT

Fiona Wood, from Kinross, won after correctly identifying "lassitude" as the final conundrum.

Robbie Williams on why he's played by a chimp in new film

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:17:55 GMT

Better Man tells the story of Robbie Williams' life, with him portrayed by a CGI monkey.

BBC presenter revisits 'mortifying' blunder that went viral

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 06:58:35 GMT

Ben Boulos sat down with Teresa Wickham to discuss the neurological condition dystonia after their on-air interaction was posted on TikTok.

Strictly's Amy Dowden not bitter after cancer

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:31:21 GMT

Amy Dowden and co-star Carlos Gu describe how their personal journeys led to their new show, Reborn.

Oscar-tipped Marianne Jean-Baptiste on her career coming 'full circle'

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 02:22:49 GMT

The British actress has reunited with Mike Leigh for a film that could score her an Oscar nomination.