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BBC News - Entertainment

'Maybe we all need panto a little bit more than ever now' The UK Pantomime Association says there are about 260 pantos going on across the UK this season. 37 mins ago

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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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Claudia Winkleman to host new chat show on BBC One -- It will be produced by So Television, which is also behind Graham Norton's award-winning chat show.

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K-pop band NewJeans breaks up after bitter feud with record label -- Ador says it has dropped NewJeans member Danielle Marsh while the return of Minji remains uncertain.

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Torvill & Dean and Wiegman recognised in New Year Honours -- Ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become a dame and knight in the New Year Honours list, while England women's manager Sarina Wiegman is made an honorary dame.

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Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes -- The star joins Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z with 10-figure fortunes.

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Rainbow Six servers back online after apparent hack -- Publisher Ubisoft works to claw back billions of in-game currency handed out to players.

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Kate Bush 'heartbroken' over friend missing at sea -- Matthew Upham and another man went missing in the sea in Devon on Christmas Day.

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Claudia teases 'extraordinary' Traitors twist as fans speculate about new red cloak -- The hit show's new regular series had "moments that made me gasp", host Claudia Winkleman says.

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French cinema actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91 -- The actress was a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s but became increasingly controversial after making homophobic and racist slurs.

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Sophie Kinsella urged me to finish my bestseller, says Jojo Moyes -- Moyes has credited Kinsella with inspiring her when she nearly gave up after writing 20,000 words.

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2026 will have some of the best TV in years - here are the highlights -- We look ahead to 18 notable shows and events to look out for in 2026, from drama to sport.

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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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Style trends to look out for in 2026: Bold colours, tassels and loud luxury -- These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.

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Film lookahead: 20 highlights to watch out for in 2026 -- We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.

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Brigitte Bardot: The blonde bombshell who revolutionised French cinema -- The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.

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Music in 2026: Who's releasing new albums and will Oasis play Knebworth? -- Music correspondent Mark Savage previews the biggest albums, tours and festivals of the coming year.

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How fascist Lord Haw-Haw was trialled for treason -- With his mocking English accent, the mysterious radio host broadcast to the UK from a German station, spreading rumours and exaggeration in the early days of World War Two.

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