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BBC News - Entertainment

Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out - Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire. 19 hrs ago - BBC InDepth

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Someone thought I was actually the woman from Baby Reindeer and screamed in my face, says actress -- Actress Jessica Gunning says she is sometimes stopped and occasionally confused with her character.

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Tributes to TikTok star gaming gran who died aged 78 -- Agnes, or EpicGamerGrandma as she was known online, passed away in hospital after suffering from a stroke.

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No charge over Bob Vylan IDF chants at Glastonbury -- Avon and Somerset Police says the incident "does not meet the criminal threshold" for prosecution.

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Jethro Tull founding member dies aged 82 -- Lead singer Ian Anderson says Mick Abrahams was "vitally important" to the band's early line-up. -- Beds, Herts & Bucks

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Russell Brand charged with new offences of rape and sexual assault -- Russell Brand will appear in court on 20 January 2026 over the new charges. -- UK

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Judge quashes antisemitism case against comedian Reginald D Hunter -- A judge says the Campaign Against Antisemitism's private prosecution was intended to get Hunter "cancelled".

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Susan Boyle receives 'hero' jacket from superstar fan Timothée Chalamet -- The Scottish singer has been gifted a jacket by the US actor after he hailed her one of his biggest British heroes.

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Winnie-the-Pooh brings 100 years of fame to forest -- A series of events will take place in and around Ashdown Forest to mark the famous bear's centenary.

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Martha Stewart joins Snoop and Modric as Swansea co-owner -- The 84-year-old American businesswoman has become the latest celebrity owner of Swansea City.

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Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies aged 74 -- The singer died in hospital on Monday following a short illness, his family said in a statement.

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Bake Off, Strictly or Amandaland? The TV highlights over Christmas -- Stranger Things, Two Doors Down and The Celebrity Apprentice are among this year's highlights.

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Binge-watching 2025's Christmas films: The good, the bad and the so-bad-it's-good -- Kiefer Sutherland, Michelle Pfeiffer and Kate Winslet all star in new festive films this Christmas.

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Chris Rea: The car enthusiast whose love of driving inspired his songs -- The rock and blues singer's love of cars and driving was the inspiration for many of his songs.

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Unexpected comebacks and operatic pop: The best albums and songs of 2025 -- From Pulp's unexpected comeback to Rosalía's experimental pop, here's the best music of the year.

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Why Hollywood battle could change how you watch sport -- A multi-billion dollar takeover fight is being played out in Hollywood - and Premier League bosses will be watching on closely.

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Sam Ryder sings You're Christmas to Me -- Watch a clip of Sam's festive hit performed with the BBC Concert Orchestra for the Radio 2 Piano Room.

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It got VERY sweaty in the Stranger Things Vecna costume -- The Stranger Things actor tells Radio 1 that sweat would pour out of the ear holes during filming.

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The Salt Path and 2025's most scandalous books -- In 2025, personal stories proved popular and powerful – but several controversies raised questions about the future of the memoir genre.

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Stranger Things: What could happen next as the show's finale looms? -- Fans do not have long to wait, as the show returns in the UK on Boxing Day and then New Year's Day.

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Love Actually hits differently two decades later... -- Jordan Stephens gives Miquita Oliver an updated take on the 2003 Christmas classic.

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Kate Hudson wants to live in Santa's village -- The actress speaks to Anita Rani on Woman's Hour about her love for Christmas.

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