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Jessie Buckley 'overwhelmed' to be starring in Oscar-tipped Hamnet -- "She was what I understand a woman to be", says Buckley on playing Shakespeare's wife and the mother of their son Hamnet. -- US & Canada

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The year angry men dominated Bollywood - and what it means for India -- Violent, male-driven films dominated the Indian box-office and cultural conversations in 2025. -- Asia

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Wicked composer latest to cancel Kennedy Center gig after Trump name change -- Stephen Schwartz says he will not appear at the arts venue as it "has now become an ideological statement".

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Jesy Nelson told her twin babies may 'never walk' -- The former Little Mix star said her girls have been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition.

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Corrie and Emmerdale collide for first time in explosive crossover episode -- Characters from Coronation Street and Emmerdale come face-to-face for the first time in Corriedale.

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The Traitors returns with new 'secret traitor' in major shake-up -- Not even the viewers know who host Claudia Winkleman has assigned as the fourth "secret traitor".

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Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close -- Fans gathered at premieres in cities across the US and Canada to watch the finale on the big screen.

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Clare Balding pays tribute to 'one of a kind' dad -- Ian Balding, the legendary trainer of the 1971 Derby winner Mill Reef, dies at the age of 87.

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Matthew Rhys to play 'soft and cowardly' mayor of cursed island -- The Welsh actor will play Tom Loftis, a "soft and cowardly" mayor desperate to revive his struggling community.

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'Breaking my neck on Harry Potter hasn't changed me as a person' -- Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes describes living in a wheelchair and his hopes for the future.

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Why is K-pop band NewJeans on the rocks? -- The group is losing one of its members - in yet another twist in a bitter year-long feud with its record label.

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The London Underground art that tracks trains in real-time

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Longplayer: The 1,000-year-long musical composition -- The composition, by Jem Finer of the Pogues, has been playing since 31 December 1999.

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Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame -- The French model and actress has died at the age of 91.

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Jazz musicians recreate 46-year-old pub record -- Joe Trudgeon and Paul Archibald recorded a follow-up to a 1979 album recorded live at the Old Duke.

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Detective and crime novelist among new Traitors contestants -- A barrister, nursery school teacher and cyber security expert will also enter the TV show's castle.

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Look back at the notable deaths of 2025 -- Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.

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Cynthia Erivo's journey from nativity play solo to MBE -- The London-born superstar is made an MBE in the New Year's Honours list for her musical and acting work.

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In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot -- The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.

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Beyoncé, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney's jeans: 15 viral moments that defined 2025 -- Dubai chocolate, Adolescence and the parodied Jet2 advert were some of the other most talked about moments.

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Sound of 2026: Reluctant rockers Royel Otis tipped for success -- The Australian indie pop duo had to be talked into becoming a band. It has more than paid off.

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Steve Coogan on his Roy Keane film - and his part in Posh and Becks' first meeting -- Coogan stars as football boss Mick McCarthy in the film Saipan, about the fall-out between him and captain Roy Keane.

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'I think you're a bad faithful': Tensions rise on the Traitors -- Claudia Winkleman hosts the ultimate reality game of trust and treachery. Let the mind games begin.

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Who's going to laugh first at this juvenile joke? -- Comedian Chris McCausland can't contain himself.

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From Lana to Madonna - the albums coming out this year -- What does 2026 have in store for the music industry? Sidetracked's Annie and Nick look ahead to expected releases and rumoured returning artists.

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Jade's full circle moment with Lily Allen -- The Little Mix star shares how she used to sing Lily's hit The Fear in an Italian restaurant before becoming famous.

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