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Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult in HBO's Harry Potter series - Hoult was announced as Gilderoy Lockhart two weeks ago but has dropped out due to scheduling issues. 3 hrs ago - US & Canada
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Race Across the World star dies year after son -- Former TV contestant, Jo Gardiner, 61, dies of cancer one year after her son's death in a crash.22 hours ago
Drugs dug up at Creamfields site ahead of festival -- Police urge anyone who buried a rucksack or holdall to get in touch if they want it back.13 hours ago
Russian stadium says it won't host Kanye West gigs -- Two planned concerts are thrown into doubt, but Russian promoters insist they will go ahead.1 hour ago
Charity? Acting? The Cotswolds? What will Harry and Meghan's UK life look like? -- The couple's return to the UK is imminent - and what they'll be focusing on here is gradually becoming clearer.15 hours ago
Songs created by AI banned from Australia's music charts -- The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts.3 hours ago
Dutch broadcaster pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest -- It says contest can no longer be considered neutral while a participating country remains involved in a large-scale military conflict.2 hours ago
EsDeeKid mystery no problem for fans after 'insane' All Points East set -- We still don't know the Scouse rapper's true identity, but do music lovers really care who he is?18 hours ago
Manga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris -- The construction of three new parks was given the green light after a €6bn investment from Saudi Arabia.14 hours ago
Esports World Cup ends with surprise win for China-based team -- AG.AL claim the overall title and $7m (£5.1m) top prize at the third Esports World Cup in Paris.18 hours ago
Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear -- The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.1 day ago
Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66 -- Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, was one of the most recognisable faces of Yoruba cinema.13 hours ago
Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction -- Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues.14 hours ago
Brandon Flowers: Is fame worth it? I'm not sure anymore -- The Killers frontman asks big questions on his third solo album, which takes a detour into country.4 days ago
Priyanka Chopra Jonas on making a film about love and caste inequality -- Priyanka Chopra Jonas has executive produced The Cycle of Love, based on an Indian artist who cycled from India to Europe to reunite with his wife.3 days ago
What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream? -- Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.4 days 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.7 days ago
Nine of the best TV shows to watch this September -- From the return of hit Netflix crime drama The Gentlemen to a miniseries about the infamous Lizzie Borden murder case – these are the best series to watch and stream.37 minutes ago
Amelia Dimoldenberg on her 'awkward' persona -- Amelia Dimoldenberg discusses making media sectors more accessible for the next generation.18 hours ago
Norman Jay on creating the Good Times Sound System -- Lauren Laverne finds out about the early days of Norman Jay's Good Times Sound System.19 hours ago
The brutal truth revealed by the Bayeux Tapestry -- In the 11th-Century masterpiece's tale of a contested throne, virility is equated to power – and the largest and proudest appendage. It tells a story that feels familiar today.23 hours ago
Davis 'grateful' for support over cancer diagnosis -- The Office star was appearing at convention in London, less than two weeks after announcing her condition.2 days ago
Has Meghan got a role in Netflix series The Gentlemen? -- Discussions are in their early stages but this would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry.3 days ago
Maisie Adam thinks we should abolish names -- The excruciating embarassment when you can't remember somebody's name.3 days ago