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Matthew Rhys 'too scared' to talk to Harrison Ford about becoming Han Solo -- With the Empire speaking Welsh in a new release, the Cardiff-born actor's force awakens as Han Solo.
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Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief' -- The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.9 hours ago
Earl Spencer to 'tell the truth' about his sister Princess Diana in new book -- Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is due to be released in the UK next month, nearly 30 years after she died.3 hours ago
Hayden Panettiere: A life of struggles alongside screen success -- She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.1 day ago
Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says -- After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer "we'll take care of it", an officer testified.9 hours ago
National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award -- The five-strong list features Ella Bruccoleri, Sheridan Smith, Ruth Jones, Vicky McClure and Judy Parfitt.5 hours ago
Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia -- The musician would be the first major Western artist to play Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.7 hours ago
Emotional farewell to 'global, iconic superstar' Bonnie Tyler -- Fans, friends and family travel to Swansea to pay tribute to Total Eclipse of the Heart singer.1 day ago
Noise concerns over Reading festival's music extension -- Charli XCX, rapper Dave and Chase & Status will headline the festival later this month.11 hours ago
Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas specials cancelled after star breaks jaw -- The sitcom's creator says he requires "immediate" surgery but hopes the show will return in 2027.1 day ago
Gillian Anderson felt 'betrayed' by The Salt Path allegations after appearing in adaptation -- The Salt Path film will be released in the United States by Rialto Distribution in September.9 hours ago
In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star -- The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health.1 day ago
Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK -- The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.2 days ago
I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey -- Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends "chemo camp" and finds friendship, love and freedom.3 days ago
Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI? -- Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.2 days ago
The Polygamist's author says women see themselves reflected in her Netflix hit -- Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all.3 days ago
Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, dies at 94 -- Law appeared in films alongside both of her daughters, Dame Emma and Sophie, including 1996's Emma.1 hour ago
Eight of the world's most colourful buildings -- Imaginative architects have long used colour to elevate their work. From a dazzling ancient temple to a vibrant library, here are eight buildings where colour is integral.7 hours ago
What we learned from opening statements -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil, who is at the trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur, explains.22 hours ago
Defence attorney: 'There's no facts' -- Defence attorney Michael Sanft outlines the facts of the case, then states that there is no evidence to establish that Davis was even in Las Vegas at the time of the murder.23 hours ago