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Why is Donald Trump suing the BBC?
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:20:37 GMT
The US president has filed a defamation lawsuit over the BBC's edit of his speech in a Panorama documentary.
Unexpected comebacks and operatic pop: The best albums and songs of 2025
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:26:17 GMT
From Pulp's unexpected comeback to Rosalía's experimental pop, here's the best music of the year.
David Walliams denies inappropriate behaviour after publisher drops him
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:33:13 GMT
Walliams is one of the UK's most successful children's authors, having sold more than 60 million books.
Timothée Chalamet teams up with EsDeeKid to quash alter-ego rumours
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 23:09:34 GMT
Speculation has run riot that the US actor had been leading a double life as the masked rapper.
Thomas Skinner claims BBC rigged Strictly vote removing him
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 17:21:24 GMT
The former contestant alleges he received an "anonymous" email from a BBC executive with stats showing he received "far more" votes.
Keith Lee wins top prize at first TikTok Awards in US
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:42:25 GMT
Actress La La Anthony hosted the inaugural awards show in the US, which took place at the Hollywood Palladium.
Kylie beats Wham! to Christmas number one - she'll do a jigsaw to celebrate
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:40:57 GMT
The pop star tops the Christmas charts, but says she's planning a low-key celebration in Australia.
Community cast 'does city proud' in culture finale
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 20:19:04 GMT
Thousands gather in Bradford for the first of two events bringing the curtain down on culture year.
Waterloo Road actor William Rush dies aged 31
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:52:22 GMT
Rush also starred in Grange Hill and Vera, and was the son of Coronation Street star Debbie Rush.
BBC declares it will fight Donald Trump's defamation claim - but should it?
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:45:34 GMT
As the US president follows through on his threat to sue the BBC, what are the options for the corporation?
The Glasgow singer following in the footsteps of Lewis Capaldi and Paolo Nutini
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:25:06 GMT
Shay O'Dowd won Breakthrough Artist at the Scottish Music Awards - the same prize won by his songwriting heroes.
Fallout and the secret of the perfect video game adaptation
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:30:36 GMT
Masterminds behind the classic video game series tell us how they created a successful TV show.
What we know about Nick Reiner, son charged with murder of director Rob Reiner
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:47:56 GMT
The middle child of the filmmaker and his wife Michele, who was also killed, is being held without bail.
Timothée Chalamet on table tennis, his twenties and his love of... Susan Boyle
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:17:35 GMT
The US actor is tipped for an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of table tennis star Marty Mauser.
Comedian Bowen Yang announces Saturday Night Live exit
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:30:34 GMT
Yang, one of the most prominent cast members, also hosts a podcast and stars in the Wicked film series.
Are viral band Boy Throb the real deal or a TikTok gag?
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:42:36 GMT
The group has been campaigning for one million TikTok followers to help get a band member a US visa.
KPop Demon Hunters' song given classical makeover by Katherine Jenkins
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 07:13:40 GMT
Katherine Jenkins has recorded a classical reinterpretation of a viral song, and learnt a little Korean.
Rob Reiner: Six classic movies from the 'big-hearted genius' director
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:30:37 GMT
Reiner was known for his activism as well as favourites like When Harry Met Sally, Stand by Me and Misery.
Strictly winners crowned in glitzy live final
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 23:24:02 GMT
The winner of this year's contest is announced as Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly host the final for the last time.
The 'winners and losers' in Universal UK's plan to rival Disneyland Paris
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 01:18:15 GMT
Within its first 20 years, Universal is expecting more annual visitors than any park gets in Europe.
Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months jail in Romania for smoking cannabis on stage
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:00:55 GMT
The rapper, who has been sentenced in absentia, had admitted to smoking a cannabis joint on stage at a festival last year.
BBC overhauls editorial committee after Trump speech row
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:09:57 GMT
The committee will take a "robust and transparent approach" to tackling editorial concerns, a report says.
'A good meal and a good poo': Kate Winslet describes how she dealt with media intrusion
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:25:35 GMT
The actor and director recalls being followed by paparazzi, having her phone tapped, and people looking through her bins after she shot to fame.
