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Kindness voted by children as 2024 word of the year
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:16:20 GMT
"Artificial intelligence" and "conflict" were also among the most common suggestions
Fans rush for hotly anticipated fantasy book sequel
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:15:20 GMT
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros is billed as one of the biggest publishing releases since Harry Potter.
Sun owner to pay Prince Harry 'substantial' damages
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:18:32 GMT
News Group Newspapers offers an "unequivocal apology" to the Duke of Sussex for "serious intrusion".
How Jamie Foxx got Cameron Diaz back in the spotlight
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 13:03:20 GMT
Actress Cameron Diaz says the decade she spent in retirement was "the best 10 years" of her life.
Author Cottrell-Boyce holds summit to warn about children's happiness
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 01:59:47 GMT
The children's laureate says a "recession in children's happiness" is caused by a decline in reading.
Netflix to raise prices as new subscribers soar
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:21:45 GMT
Squid Game 2 and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships.
Comeback queens, blockbusters and Succession stars: The Oscar nominations previewed
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:10:57 GMT
Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Kieran Culkin and Colman Domingo are among the stars in the running.
India court orders seizure of 'offensive' MF Husain paintings
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:32:04 GMT
A complaint claimed that paintings of two Hindu deities at an art gallery "hurt religious sentiments".
Alan Cumming's 'bold' plans after taking over Scottish theatre
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:29:11 GMT
The US Traitors host and Hollywood star took over at Pitlochry Festival Theatre last year.
Heroes actor Milo Ventimiglia loses home in fires
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:33:01 GMT
"We'll make do. Wife and baby and dog are most important," he told CBS News.
Actress Pauline Quirke reveals dementia diagnosis
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:31:40 GMT
The Birds of a Feather star retires from acting and reveals she was diagnosed with dementia in 2021.
A new Traitors series and Jade opens up about Harry Styles date: This week's big releases
Sun, 19 Jan 2025 21:11:07 GMT
We've rounded up all the key culture releases for the week ahead, from film to music.
US national anthem sung at inaugurations over the years
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:18:27 GMT
From a Mormon choir to Beyoncé, watch and listen to The Star-Spangled Banner performed since 1961.
Chris Brown sues Warner Bros over documentary's sex assault claims
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:33:30 GMT
The singer is seeking $500m (£405m) over a film which he says has false allegations about him.
Keeping Mac Miller's voice alive on 'raw and unpolished' posthumous album
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:00:50 GMT
The rapper's second album following his death has been welcomed by fans, with producers saying it remains authentic.
Secrets of The Traitors: From blindfolded car journeys to sleeping locations
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:44:24 GMT
Harry Clark is among the former contestants who reveals some of the show's secrets to the BBC.
Nessa from Gavin & Stacey reads Shipping Forecast for centenary
Wed, 01 Jan 2025 09:48:31 GMT
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.
Singer Ethel Cain defends #KillMoreCEOs post
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:06:17 GMT
The US singer responds to criticism of comments in the wake of the murder of a health insurance boss.
Has Prince Harry got what he wanted after tabloid apology?
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:19:52 GMT
The settlement between the prince and the Sun's publisher is a dramatic, high stakes, turnaround.
Teddy Swims: 'Every day I try to cry a little bit'
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:07:09 GMT
The Lose Control singer talks about masculine role models, becoming a father, and facing prejudice.
How to watch this year's awards season hopefuls
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:10:51 GMT
As the Oscars race starts to take shape, here's the ABC (Anora, The Brutalist, Conclave) of films to watch.
The Wiggles' Tree of Wisdom dances BBC off air
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:20:57 GMT
The beloved children’s TV character busted out his viral dance moves to close BBC Newsday.
Tina Turner's lost Private Dancer song rediscovered
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:02:35 GMT
The song, recorded for inclusion on Turner's hit album Private Dancer, was recently uncovered.
Acting or harassment? Stars at odds over out-takes
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:21:28 GMT
Justin Baldoni says footage shows he didn't sexually harass Blake Lively, but she says the opposite.
Chappell Roan: 'I'd be more successful if I wore a muzzle'
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:37:03 GMT
The star talks about the impact of fame and the pressure to conform in an exclusive BBC interview.
Severance: Back to the sci-fi workplace where you literally sell your soul
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 01:08:28 GMT
Apple TV's hit dystopian workplace thriller finally returns after a three-year cliffhanger.
