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'London theatre has never been better'

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:13:12 GMT

Actor Brian Cox on his love of the London stage ahead of his return to the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

'More than I'd ever have won' - Traitors finalist on Mencap donations

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:07:23 GMT

Traitors finalist Alexander Dragonetti tells the BBC he's "incredibly grateful" after people donated more than £70,000 to Mencap.

Asa Butterfield: After Sex Education I wanted to do something different

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:50:33 GMT

The Sex Education actor makes his theatre debut in a one-man show about "that sliding doors moment".

All the winners and nominees at the 2025 Grammy Awards

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:19:19 GMT

A guide to the main prizes at the 67th Grammy Awards, which are taking place in Los Angeles.

The best looks from the Grammys red carpet

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 07:13:57 GMT

A collection of some of the best looks from Sunday's awards in Los Angeles.

Grammys 2025: Highlights, lowlights and a big pink pony

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 07:17:08 GMT

Memorable moments - good and bad - from Sabrina Carpenter to Charli XCX via Kanye and Chappell Roan.

Man About The House star Brian Murphy dies aged 92

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:09:30 GMT

The actor and comedian had worked closely with theatre director Joan Littlewood in his early career.

More than 10 lawsuits expected against Diddy in coming days, lawyer says

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:40:04 GMT

A lawyer files another legal case on behalf of an unnamed male, who claims he was assaulted in 2015.

I will not stop working, Anna Wintour tells King

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:51:34 GMT

Dame Anna removed her trademark dark glasses to accept her award at Buckingham Palace.

Grammy Awards 2025: Beyoncé finally wins best album

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:22:04 GMT

Beyoncé wins the Grammys main prize on her fifth attempt, and 25 years after her first nomination.

Holly Willoughby hits the jungle and Olly Alexander's album: What to stream this week

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 20:00:04 GMT

Leon Edwards will also be talking to Louis Theroux, and it’s the 25th anniversary of The Sims.

Ticketmaster UK boss tells MPs prices are very fair

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:35:50 GMT

Andrew Parsons appears before MPs, after fans slammed his company's "dynamic pricing" of Oasis tickets.

How LA fires devastation shaped this year's Grammys

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:24:11 GMT

In a show filled with musical royalty, the star of the Grammys this year was the city of LA.

Is Bridget Jones' Darcy based on Keir Starmer?

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 13:11:54 GMT

Author Helen Fielding on bringing her heroine to a Gen Z audience, and whether Bridget's Darcy is based on the PM.

Emilia Pérez star says she will stay in Oscars race despite row

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:48:33 GMT

Karla Sofía Gascón sparked controversy over old social media posts about Islam, George Floyd and the Oscars.

Eisenberg: I don't want to think of being associated with Zuckerberg

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:13:23 GMT

The star who played Meta's Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network slams his plan to ditch fact-checkers.

Emmerdale and Coronation Street schedules face cut backs

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:11:48 GMT

The flagship ITV soaps will lose an hour a week of schedule time between them from 2026.

Anora star Mikey Madison: Oscar talk is 'overwhelming and amazing'

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:13:23 GMT

The breakout star of the film has been winning awards as a stripper who marries the son of an oligarch.

Bill Gates: We've given away $100bn, but my children won't be poor when I'm gone

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:08 GMT

The Microsoft co-founder says he enjoys giving away his fortune and it won't leave his kids poor.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawyers spar during first court hearing

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:52:42 GMT

Each lawyer claimed the other was attacking their client outside of court.

Woman files civil lawsuit against Neil Gaiman and ex-wife

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:43:33 GMT

The woman has accused Gaiman of sexual assault, battery and inflicting emotional distress.

'It's been a really joyful experience'

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:08:45 GMT

A Belfast based choir is one of four shortlisted for a prestigious UK award.