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BBC News - Entertainment

Christina Applegate says she was wrongly diagnosed with MS -- She said in a Tuesday release of her Messy podcast that she was not happy about the new information and her symptoms have only "gotten worse".

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McCartney and Starr back new Beatles attraction -- The surviving Beatles have welcomed plans for an immersive visitor experience in Liverpool.

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'Alice Cooper is a character, like Jekyll and Hyde' -- Alice Cooper reflects on faith, fame and addiction ahead of his Wolverhampton book tour appearance.

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Woman says she 'couldn't speak or breathe' during alleged rape by Russell Brand -- The entertainer denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

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Katie Razzall: BBC closures make business sense, but far more savings are needed -- The BBC announced it will close its BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels.

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Rantzen felt 'deprived of choice' over her own death -- A note written by Dame Esther Rantzen is released by her family following a private funeral.

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CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour to leave network after 43 years -- The network's chief international anchor has covered wars including Rwanda, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Iran.

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Kylie Jenner's debut at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in $50m bra sparks mixed reaction -- The reality star's surprise appearance on the runway in the diamond encrusted piece has sparked mixed reaction.

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Unseen Only Fools clips add depth, filmmaker says -- New clips from The Jolly Boys' Outing, shot in Margate, feature in a new show about the sitcom.

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The Trip's Rob Brydon originally against playing fictional version of himself -- Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan initially thought playing fictionalised versions of themselves was "passé".

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Selena Gomez says vaping has affected her voice -- The 34-year-old says vaping nicotine "a lot" permanently affected her singing and speaking voice.

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Miranda's tears, joy and dance moves steal show as deadly boredom sets in on The Celebrity Traitors -- Miranda Hart became emotional and spoke about her health problems as more action unfolded on Friday.

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Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year -- Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.

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Street Fighter movie is 'made by fans for fans' - but can it KO the critics? -- Cast members Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji and Callina Liang discuss the latest video game adaptation.

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At the Brooklyn shop in 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird -- Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.

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How Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte changed the way we see cerebral palsy -- The star, who has died at the age of 34, fought for better representation of disabilities on screen.

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Mark E Smith honoured in Salford -- A mural has been unveiled of Fall singer Mark E Smith in Salford

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BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels to close -- The closures are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.

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A medieval assault survivor's quest for justice -- A new book gives a remarkable account of one woman's legal battle after suffering a brutal attack in 1472 in the French city of Dijon. It defies assumptions about women's lives then.

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Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape -- The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

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Apu returns to The Simpsons with new voice after race row -- The much-loved shopkeeper has been seen but not heard around Springfield for eight years, until now.

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How the Kennedys averted the Cuban missile crisis -- In October 1962, the world came to the brink of nuclear war. According to insiders who spoke to the BBC, the expertise of President John F Kennedy and his brother Robert saved the day.

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