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BBC News - Entertainment

Harry Potter play producer says cost of living made two-part show 'impossible' The London production, which has been running for 10 years, will reopen next month as a one-part show. 10 hrs ago - London

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Teen rocker Nene Royal becomes first Thai to win America's Got Talent -- Her heavy metal performance trumped nine other finalists, including magicians and even a robot crew.

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Nigella Lawson is 'icing on the cake', TV critics say as she enters Bake Off tent -- The TV chef joined Paul Hollywood in the tent as the Channel 4 competition returned for a new series.

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Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of 'threats and intimidation' -- Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate.

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Federal judge delays ruling on White House media ban -- During a roughly 45-minute hearing, a lawyer for CNN, Politico and MS NOW disputed Trump administration arguments that the ban was over national security concerns.

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The chef turned award-winning author unfazed by 'second book syndrome' -- Louise Kennedy, the author of Trespasses, says everyone "should give anything they fancy a lash".

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Singer Michael Kiwanuka reveals he is recovering from a stroke -- The award-winning musician says he faces a "tough journey ahead" after a "quite severe" brain injury.

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Will.i.am backs campaign for Sir Tom Jones to return to The Voice -- Sir Tom Jones, 86, has appeared as an on-off coach on the ITV show since 2012.

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Netherlands to return to Eurovision after 2026 boycott -- The country did not participate in this year's contest but will return next year in Bulgaria.

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Angry Anderson, rock star who soundtracked Kylie's wedding in Neighbours, dies aged 79 -- He fronted the rock band Rose Tattoo, but became best known for his solo hit Suddenly.

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Oasis add shows in Knebworth, Rome and Munich -- The band says it is adding new dates after "phenomenal demand".

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Prince and Princess of Wales share a laugh with Tom Cruise at film premiere -- William and Catherine renew their friendship with the Hollywood star at the premiere for his film Digger.

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Booker Prize judges reveal shortlisted novels after selection 'tussle' -- Past Booker winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are among the nominees for this year's award.

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Burberry closes London Fashion Week 2026 with signature check print and celeb-filled front row -- As London Fashion Week comes to a close, here are the biggest trends for your wardrobe.

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Can you take the 'London' out of London Fashion Week? -- An initiative to show that LFW is "bigger than London" launched this year - but will it make a difference?

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Resident Evil movie director says he was not prepared for fan backlash -- The video game adaptation is a hit with critics, but director Zach Cregger says the fan response surprised him.

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Sex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth -- "It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals.

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Guernsey shell-ebrity gets approval -- Permission has been renewed for an ormer statue to be installed on a pier in Guernsey

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12 of the best films to watch this October -- From a dark thriller adapted from a Colleen Hoover novel to a satirical farce about an eccentric oil billionaire, here are the films to watch and stream at home this month.

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William and Kate join with Tom Cruise at Digger premiere -- Cruise has known the royal couple for a number of years and also met William's mother, Princess Diana, and attended her funeral in 1997.

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Four things Jane Austen adaptations get wrong -- A new film adaptation of the English novelist's Sense and Sensibility adds to a long line of Austen's timeless stories for the screen. But these are their common mistakes.

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