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BBC News - Entertainment

Row over George Michael items up for auction - including Faith guitar -- The brother of the singer's late personal assistant says she would not have wanted the items to be sold.

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Actor targets 'scarred villain' screen stereotype -- Robert Rhodes says people with scars "experience joy, love and success just like everyone else".

8 hours ago

Sam Fender pre-sale moved after 'bot attack' -- Fender says a "sophisticated" attack affected a website selling tickets for his Newcastle shows.

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Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe -- The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.

17 hours ago

Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash -- Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.

8 hours ago

AI microdrama edit of Neighbours worries actors and crew -- A micro-drama will use AI-assisted technology to edit old episodes of the Australian TV soap to focus on Margot Robbie's character.

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Liverpool's Littlewoods film studios plan given £20m Budget boost -- The long-delayed redevelopment is subject to final approval, with calls for strict oversight.

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Babydoll singer says life will 'never be the same again' after UK number one -- The singer is finding genuine joy in life again after a difficult period led to him quitting music.

21 hours ago

Government minister calls for review of 'unacceptable' BBC Scotland channel closure -- The BBC announced the dedicated Scotland channel would move online as part of measures to make savings of £500m.

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6 Music Festival 2027 heads to Newcastle -- The station's flagship festival will return to Tyneside after 12 years.

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Celebrity Traitors' Joe Lycett's tribute to viral TikTok nan -- Anne Hughes found fame after being hoisted into the air after getting caught in shop shutters.

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'The internet's a less whimsical place' - YouTuber Jacksepticeye branches out -- He got famous playing video games but now you're more likely to see Seán McLoughlin in one.

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ACOTAR fans put real life on hold for latest release -- Some fans take the week off to read the latest instalment of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series.

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Sharon Osbourne: 'I visit Ozzy's grave every day' -- The TV presenter says she can see Ozzy's burial site from her window, and regularly talks to him.

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Why the charts are full of old songs - and so are your playlists -- The chart is full of old music and classic songs are dominating streaming services. But why?

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Strictly's new presenters - after frosty reviews have they warmed up? -- Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe have split opinion but are getting into the groove, critics say.

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Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father' -- Laura Brand tells the jury at his trial she feels "very seen by him" and "I love him very much".

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The deathly book that caused a prize controversy -- Despite tough subject matter, Emma Cline's novel about a man with dementia choosing to end his life has been one of 2026's hits – and its exclusion from the Booker has caused outrage.

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Russell Brand tells trial sexual consent is 'fundamental' -- The entertainer gives evidence at his trial on charges including rape and assault, which he denies.

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The Parisian women who lived and dressed as men -- In Paris, women were banned from wearing trousers in 1800 – many flouted the law and bravely fought for their sartorial freedom. Here are 10 images capturing their distinctive style.

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Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov, dies aged 90 -- He played the eager Russian crewman in the original Star Trek series and later appeared in Babylon 5.

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Unnamed celebrity accused of 'inappropriate sexual activities', court hears -- The man is asking the High Court to prevent two news organisations from publishing the allegations.

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Russell Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex -- His trial hears statements he gave to police between 2023 and 2025, denying allegations against him.

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Why Danny Boyle made a movie about The Sun -- Award winning director Danny Boyle tells us why he made a a film about the tabloid The Sun.

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