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BBC News - Entertainment

Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says - The French culture minister has told the BBC that the Bayeux Tapestry is in "a wonderful state". 59 mins ago

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Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey joins Strictly line-up -- Dame Sarah, who has won 30 medals for Great Britain, is the seventh celebrity to be confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing.

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Trump drops BBC's commercial arm from Panorama lawsuit, but main case remains -- The US president removes BBC Studios from his defamation lawsuit over a controversial documentary.

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Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorder - The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer. 2 hrs ago

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Kit Connor and Joe Locke: 'Making a film like Heartstopper will forever be important' -- The Netflix movie brings Alice Oseman's popular screen adaptation to a conclusion.

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Bonnie Tyler funeral plans announced as fans invited to line the streets -- Bonnie Tyler's coffin will be brought to her Mumbles home, with fans invited to "pay their respects".

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New photograph marks Queen's 79th birthday -- Queen Camilla is marking her birthday with a renewed commitment to supporting children's literacy.

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The 85-year-old living in her own art installation -- After careers as a teacher, cookbook author and TV chef, Sue Kreitzman's life took a different path.

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Claudia Winkleman quits chat show after one series -- Winkleman said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity, but had been "too nervous" to enjoy it.

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Kris Jenner's mother Mary Jo dies aged 91 -- Mary Jo 'MJ' Campbell was featured on multiple episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians over the years.

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Ten unheard tracks from David Bowie's early career to be released -- The previously unheard tracks from the 1960s were recorded when Bowie went by the stage name Davie Jones.

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The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews -- The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.

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Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast -- Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy are among the stars who have been cast so far.

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BBC's serious challenges laid bare in annual report -- The BBC issues a call to arms for a new funding model to replace the licence fee, media editor Katie Razzall says.

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Sam Neill: A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park -- The actor built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.

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Sam Neill's best-known roles in pictures -- The beloved actor's career ranged from box office blockbusters to thrillers and award-winning dramas.

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When you say the wrong thing into a microphone -- Alasdair Beckett-King heard the world's most awkward misspeak on his train journey.

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Andrew Flintoff crash passenger 'suffered PTSD and back injuries', court documents alleges -- The particulars of Racing driver Paul Rees's claim against BBC Studios said he is suing for upwards of £100,000.

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Paddington star worried height would hinder her career -- Arti Shah, a performer on Paddington the Musical, sat down with the BBC Asian Network to discuss playing the bear.

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Paul Merton and Suki Webster prepare for Merseyside shows -- Husband and wife duo Paul Merton and Suki Webster speak about bring their improv show to Merseyside and share funny story about last visit

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Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81 -- She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty.

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Donning protective kit for a first glance at the Bayeux Tapestry -- The 70m-long 11th Century embroidery is to go on display at the British Museum, after it arrived in from France last week.

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10 of the World Cup's most striking images -- As the 2026 World Cup draws to a close, the BBC rounds up some of the most stunning photos captured from the tournament – and reveals their similarities to classic works of art.

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