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Russell Brand accuser said alleged rape 'really hurt', court hears - The friend of a woman claiming to have been raped by Russell Brand says she said he was "quite aggressive". Just now

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Dame Judi Dench: 'I can't do a play, a film or read anymore' -- The actress tells BBC Radio 4's Today programme about how her eye condition has affected her life.

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Police investigate Married at First Sight Australia after 'inappropriate' allegations -- New South Wales Police say inquiries took place "following a report of inappropriate content being shared".

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Don't Stop Believin'! - high school musical Glee set for reboot -- Ryan Murphy's popular musical comedy-drama is set to return on Hulu and Disney+ after a decade away.

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Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date? -- Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse.

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Four locations in the running to be UK City of Culture 2029 -- The winner, announced in early 2027, will receive £10m to deliver a year of cultural activities.

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Legendary video game studio BioWare closes after 31 years -- The influential studio that made Mass Effect and Dragon Age announces it is closing its doors.

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Actor Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to sexual offence charges -- The former Doctor Who and Kidulthood star appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

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Author Helen Fielding launches award to find the next Bridget Jones's Diary -- The Bridget Jones Prize will go to the author of the funniest 1,000-word diary-style piece of writing.

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Woman told Russell Brand he 'treated her like an animal', court hears -- The comedian and actor is on trial for charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.

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Glastonbury coach tickets oversold in admin error -- Bookings will automatically be converted into a general admission ticket and coach fare refunded.

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Belfast comedian criticised for rape 'joke' about assault victim -- Vittorio Angelone referred to content creator Rebecca Goodwin in a remark about rape.

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Find out all about the albums up for this year's Mercury Prize -- This year's best album shortlist includes several returning nominees - but Lily Allen misses out.

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Katie Razzall: BBC closures make business sense, but far more savings are needed -- The BBC announced it will close its BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels.

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Miranda's tears, joy and dance moves steal show as deadly boredom sets in on The Celebrity Traitors -- Miranda Hart became emotional and spoke about her health problems as more action unfolded on Friday.

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Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year -- Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.

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Street Fighter movie is 'made by fans for fans' - but can it KO the critics? -- Cast members Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji and Callina Liang discuss the latest video game adaptation.

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Why women are wild for freaky film romance Wicker -- The trailer for this romantic fantasy created an online frenzy thanks to its bizarre premise, about a woman who commissions a basketmaker to weave her the perfect husband.

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Don't Stop Believin'- Glee set for a reboot -- Ryan Murphy's series, which chronicled the highs and lows of choir members from Ohio, premiered on Fox in 2009 and ran for six seasons until 2015.

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Dame Judi Dench: 'I can't be on stage, I can't do a film, I can't read anymore' -- The actress sat down with her friend and fellow actor Brendan O'Hea to talk to the BBC's Emma Barnett ahead of the launch of her memoir.

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12 of the best films to watch in November -- From an awards-tipped role for Andrew Scott to another Hunger Games prequel, here are the films to watch at the cinema and stream at home this month.

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