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Sound Of 2025: Ezra Collective are 'keeping music real'
Ezra Collective cap an extraordinary year by being named runners-up in BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2025.
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 02:04:13 GMT
Wicked leads acting awards race but Jolie snubbed
Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are all recognised at the Oscars precursor.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:20:51 GMT
Liam Payne cause of death confirmed as polytrauma
Polytrauma is a term for someone who has sustained traumatic injuries to their body and organ systems.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:40:03 GMT
'Music is back' as sales hit a 20-year high
Albums by Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Coldplay pushed sales of recorded music to a record £2.4bn.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:22:42 GMT
Bezos-owned Washington Post cuts more jobs
Layoffs come at a time of growing losses and turmoil over editorial decisions at the US newspaper.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:36:46 GMT
Gavin & Stacey script signed by stars up for grabs
Gavin & Stacey's Robert Wilfort donated the finale's script to raise money for a theatre charity.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:13:49 GMT
Top South African singer Winnie Khumalo dies aged 51
The Afropop singer began her musical career in the 1980s and also appeared in popular TV series.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:06:06 GMT
Aubrey Plaza calls husband's death 'unimaginable tragedy'
The actress and filmmaker's family ask for privacy after the announcement of his death at the weekend.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:24:50 GMT
WWE kicks off Netflix era with return of big stars
Stars such as The Rock and John Cena make a return as the flagship Raw show launches on Netflix.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:06:27 GMT
How Myles Smith wrote 2024's biggest British hit
The Luton-born singer-songwriter has taken fourth place on BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2025.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 02:37:10 GMT
Ballet dancer living out National Theatre dream
Daisy Sequerra, 21, stars as Posy Fossil in the stage production of the novel Ballet Shoes.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:53:26 GMT
'The Vivienne was truly loved,' says Drag Race star
Bimini Bon Boulash pays tribute to performer The Vivienne, whose death was announced on Sunday.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:09:13 GMT
Gavin & Stacey attracts 19.1 million viewers
The Christmas Day episode figures make it one of the most watched scripted TV shows of the century.
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:31:13 GMT
Demi Moore's Oscar hopes boosted after Globes win
The 62-year-old's win caps a triumphant comeback and puts her in a strong position ahead of the Oscars.
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:47:06 GMT
RuPaul says heart 'broken' after The Vivienne's death
The Vivienne, who was 32 and won the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, died over the weekend.
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:31:39 GMT
Golden Globes: The red carpet in pictures
Other stars at the event in Los Angeles on Sunday included Nicole Kidman and Angelina Jolie.
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 04:40:06 GMT
Host Nikki Glaser's best jokes at the Golden Globes
The US comic delivered a cutting opening monologue which poked fun at many of the stars present.
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 01:52:40 GMT
How The Vivienne became a breakout star of British drag
The Vivienne, who has died aged 32, was unapologetically unique and hilariously straight-talking.
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 04:07:02 GMT
Zendaya engagement rumours and other Globe highlights
A round-up of some of the backstage highlights and viral moments from the Los Angeles ceremony.
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 06:23:22 GMT
Indie band English Teacher kick off BBC's Sound of 2025
The Mercury Prize-winning band start the countdown of the BBC's annual list of music's rising stars.
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 02:30:26 GMT
How to watch the Golden Globe-nominated films
As the Oscars race starts to take shape, here's the ABC (Anora, Blitz, Conclave) of films to watch.
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 06:38:09 GMT
UK's new city of culture seeks to overturn negative image
Being the UK's new City of Culture is a chance for Bradford to challenge prejudices against the city.
Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:50:42 GMT
Winkleman: 'New twists have turned The Traitors on its head'
The show has returned to our screens for a third series, but with a few key changes to the format.
Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:46:48 GMT
Watch: Best moments from the 2025 Golden Globes
Winners included Demi Moore, Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist and Wicked, while Baby Reindeer and Shogun won the big TV prizes.
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:14:40 GMT
Nessa from Gavin & Stacey reads Shipping Forecast for centenary
Actress Ruth Jones reprised her role on a special day for the Shipping Forecast on BBC Radio 4 to celebrate 100 years of the weather report.
Wed, 01 Jan 2025 09:48:31 GMT
Bob Harris announces Johnnie Walker's death live on Radio 2
Speaking live on BBC Radio 2, Bob Harris pays tribute to his former colleague and friend.
Tue, 31 Dec 2024 18:29:19 GMT
'I shall treasure it': Dame Jacqueline Wilson on New Year's honour
'I shall treasure it': Dame Jacqueline Wilson reacts to New Year's honour
Tue, 31 Dec 2024 10:16:18 GMT
Watch: Helen Worth's final scene as Gail after 50 years
Coronation Street's longstanding character bid farewell to Weatherfield's famous cobbles.
Wed, 25 Dec 2024 21:04:45 GMT

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