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UK Eurovision act: The BBC gave me a stress test to check I could cope under pressure -- "It could go well or completely wrong, I'm just here for the ride," says song contest hopeful Sam Battle.
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Swapping Love Island for Eurovision: Antigoni's pride at representing Cyprus -- Antigoni Buxton says appearing on the dating show was more "random" than her taking part in the song contest.18 hours ago
Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup half-time show -- Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final.22 hours ago
Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals -- Leicester Comedy Festival says it is committed to paying comedians but waiting on money themselves.1 hour ago
Original Coronation Street cast member dies aged 89 -- Alan Rothwell was best known for playing David Barlow in the original cast of Coronation Street.11 hours ago
Behind the scenes on Rivals season two: 'It's bigger, bolder, bonkier!' -- Stars including Danny Dyer, Aidan Turner and David Tennant share secrets on the set of the hit show.22 hours ago
Olly Murs cheered on in charity challenge -- The singer is running, cycling and rowing between Manchester and London to raise money for charity.1 day ago
Colbert discusses his show's end with late-night peers -- Stephen Colbert met with Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon to talk about the end of his late night show.16 hours ago
Israel's Eurovision entry 'shocked' by protests during semi-final show -- Noam Bettan was met with a mixture of cheering, boos and chants as he performed in Vienna on Tuesday night.1 day ago
Drug addiction counsellor sentenced in Matthew Perry's overdose death -- The drug counsellor was one of five people accused of supplying ketamine to Perry and exploiting his drug addiction.1 day ago
New Eric Morecambe mural unveiled for centenary -- A festival is under way to mark 100 years of Eric Morecambe - including a new mural.20 hours ago
Margot Robbie backs Tudor play 1536: 'Women are still having the same conversations' -- Acclaimed Tudor-set play 1536 is co-produced by Margot Robbie and is being turned into a BBC TV drama.1 day ago
Martin Lewis delivers emotional speech, and nine other Bafta TV moments -- There were tears, surprises and fabulous outfits - as one of the biggest nights for UK television took place.3 days ago
Stars on red carpet at Bafta TV Awards - in pictures -- The biggest names in British TV walk the red carpet as they arrive for the prestigious Bafta Television Awards ceremony in London.4 days ago
The Bafta TV Awards winners list in full -- Find out which shows and stars walked away with the most coveted prized in the British TV industry.4 days ago
Our relationship with food is messed up - let's sort it out, says Stanley Tucci -- The new season of Tucci in Italy sees the actor travel the country finding out why there's a lot more to food than you might think.4 days ago
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Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts -- Delta Goodrem is now a favourite to win Eurovision, following a spectacular semi-final performance.56 minutes ago
Here's what you need to know about the second Eurovision semi-final and grand final -- Eurovision 2026 is taking place in Vienna after Austrian singer JJ won the 2025 event.19 hours ago
Why 'ugly shoes' are taking 2026 by storm -- Odd-looking shoes that are hybrids of the practical and the fashionable are everywhere. From the five-toed sneaker to the snoafer, footwear never looked so awkward. What's the appeal?1 day ago
Eurovision boss: 'We're watching the voting very carefully' -- Martin Green says attempts to influence voters will be taken seriously, but stops short of sanctions.1 day ago
James Van Der Beek's widow posts emotional tribute: 'Words just don't capture what grief is' -- The Dawson's Creek actor died in February and his wife, Kimberly, says "the reality is settling in".1 day ago