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BBC News - Entertainment

16 World Cup viral moments - from Posh Spice's nonchalance to Haaland's bromance - We look at some of the most memorable scenes during the 2026 World Cup that set the internet alight. 20 hrs ago - UK

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Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says -- The French culture minister has told the BBC that the Bayeux Tapestry is in "a wonderful state".

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Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorder -- The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer.

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'Wham! concerts changed lives in China' - Ridgeley -- A new documentary shows the impact Wham! had on people during their ground-breaking visit to China. -- Beds, Herts & Bucks

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Signed Hockney print found in a book sells for £41K -- The print, found in a book donated to a Salvation Army shop, is snapped up by an anonymous bidder. -- Norfolk

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Kit Connor and Joe Locke: 'Making a film like Heartstopper will forever be important' -- The Netflix movie brings Alice Oseman's popular screen adaptation to a conclusion.

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Bonnie Tyler funeral plans announced as fans invited to line the streets -- Bonnie Tyler's coffin will be brought to her Mumbles home, with fans invited to "pay their respects".

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Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey joins Strictly line-up -- Dame Sarah, who has won 30 medals for Great Britain, is the seventh celebrity to be confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing.

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Andrew Flintoff crash passenger 'suffered PTSD and back injuries', court documents allege -- The particulars of Racing driver Paul Rees's claim against BBC Studios said he is suing for upwards of £100,000.

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Trump drops BBC's commercial arm from Panorama lawsuit, but main case remains -- The US president removes BBC Studios from his defamation lawsuit over a controversial documentary.

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The 85-year-old living in her own art installation -- After careers as a teacher, cookbook author and TV chef, Sue Kreitzman's life took a different path.

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Is the fear of unintentionally going viral changing clubbing for Gen Z? -- For some young clubbers, the fear is not dancing badly, it's becoming content.

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The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews -- The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.

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Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop -- Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.

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Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast -- Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy are among the stars who have been cast so far.

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Gracie Abrams captures pain of early adulthood in new album - but you're left wanting more -- The singer's third album is full of incisive, witty lyrics that are let down by muted production.

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When you say the wrong thing into a microphone -- Alasdair Beckett-King heard the world's most awkward misspeak on his train journey.

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Paddington star worried height would hinder her career -- Arti Shah, a performer on Paddington the Musical, sat down with the BBC Asian Network to discuss playing the bear.

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Paul Merton and Suki Webster prepare for Merseyside shows -- Husband and wife duo Paul Merton and Suki Webster speak about bring their improv show to Merseyside and share funny story about last visit

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Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81 -- She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty.

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Donning protective kit for a first glance at the Bayeux Tapestry -- The 70m-long 11th Century embroidery is to go on display at the British Museum, after it arrived in from France last week.

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