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The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:53:43 GMT
The band says the musician died "after a short illness at home over Christmas".
Godfather of Ethiopian jazz on his farewell tour
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:21 GMT
Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.
Sydney Sweeney: I want to make films that save people's lives
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:10:15 GMT
Sweeney is starring in The Housemaid, a psychological thriller based on Freida McFadden's hit book.
Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:33:29 GMT
The star joins Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z with 10-figure fortunes.
Finding out I've got ADHD has saved my life
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 01:26:05 GMT
The actor says starting ADHD medication has allowed him to put on a one-man show about his life.
'I'm so lucky to be alive after collapsing on stage'
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 07:25:31 GMT
Lionel Duke suffered a cardiac arrest on stage in Liverpool and was put in an induced coma.
In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:18:24 GMT
The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.
2026 will have some of the best TV in years - here are the highlights
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 04:27:06 GMT
We look ahead to 18 notable shows and events to look out for in 2026, from drama to sport.
Claudia Winkleman to host new chat show on BBC One
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:10:26 GMT
It will be produced by So Television, which is also behind Graham Norton's award-winning chat show.
Brigitte Bardot: The blonde bombshell who revolutionised French cinema
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:18:57 GMT
The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.
Torvill & Dean and Wiegman recognised in New Year Honours
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:30:24 GMT
Ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become a dame and knight in the New Year Honours list, while England women's manager Sarina Wiegman is made an honorary dame.
12 books you need to read in 2026
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:14:43 GMT
Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between.
Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly weds Olympian Adam Peaty
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 16:51:39 GMT
The celebrity chef says he "couldn't be a prouder dad" as his 25-year-old daughter ties the knot at Bath Abbey.
Kate Bush 'heartbroken' over friend missing at sea
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:11:31 GMT
Matthew Upham and another man went missing in the sea in Devon on Christmas Day.
Sophie Kinsella urged me to finish my bestseller, says Jojo Moyes
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 13:01:40 GMT
Moyes has credited Kinsella with inspiring her when she nearly gave up after writing 20,000 words.
Claudia teases 'extraordinary' Traitors twist as fans speculate about new red cloak
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:02:15 GMT
The hit show's new regular series had "moments that made me gasp", host Claudia Winkleman says.
Forgotten festive Steptoe and Son script unearthed
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:40:09 GMT
The unseen Steptoe and Son script, intended for Christmas 1963, was discovered by archivists in York.
Why Jimi Hendrix's tour manager went to Ukraine at 82
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:42:33 GMT
Dave Robinson says touring is important for both bands and audiences.
Iranian cinema giant, Bahram Beyzai, dies aged 87
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:25:44 GMT
A restored copy of his film, Bashu, the Little Stranger, won an award at this year's Venice Film Festival.
Style trends to look out for in 2026: Bold colours, tassels and loud luxury
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:54:47 GMT
These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.
Rainbow Six servers back online after apparent hack
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:29:48 GMT
Publisher Ubisoft works to claw back billions of in-game currency handed out to players.
Film lookahead: 20 highlights to watch out for in 2026
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:45:45 GMT
We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.
Stranger Things: What could happen next as the show's finale looms?
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 01:31:05 GMT
Fans do not have long to wait, as the show returns in the UK on Boxing Day and then New Year's Day.
'Kirsty Wark was DJ at our club - but we couldn't get Nicola Sturgeon'
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:15:12 GMT
Cult Glasgow club night Pretty Ugly is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Cynthia Erivo's journey from nativity play solo to MBE
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:30:25 GMT
The London-born superstar is made an MBE in the New Year's Honours list for her musical and acting work.
Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:47:17 GMT
The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.
Beyoncé, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney's jeans: 15 viral moments that defined 2025
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:10:50 GMT
Dubai chocolate, Adolescence and the parodied Jet2 advert were some of the other most talked about moments.
French cinema actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 13:34:26 GMT
The actress was a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s but became increasingly controversial after making homophobic and racist slurs.
Someone thought I was actually the woman from Baby Reindeer and screamed in my face, says actress
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 01:46:54 GMT
Actress Jessica Gunning says she is sometimes stopped and occasionally confused with her character.
