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Russell Brand appears in court for start of rape trial -- The 51-year-old actor and comedian denies charges of rape and sexual assault against six women.
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Gavin and Stacey's Melanie Walters voted off Strictly -- Walters, best known for playing Gwen West in the BBC comedy, was partnered with professional Aljaz Skorjanec.7 hours ago
Julie Hesmondhalgh left Celebrity Traitors 'with my head held high' -- The former Corrie star says she had some apologetic texts after being banished on Friday's episode.9 minutes ago
Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Quentin Tarantino's West End play -- The Borat star said he was "beyond delighted" to be working on the show, The Popinjay Cavalier, with the Pulp Fiction director.14 hours ago
Robert Pattinson on new film Primetime and how hunting predators became hit TV -- The actor portrays the real-life host of American TV show, To Catch a Predator, in his latest film.13 hours ago
Hepworth piece could fetch up to £8m at auction -- A post-war sculpture inspired by the Cornish landscape is set to go under the hammer.9 minutes ago
Inside the room: What it was like to be with Blackpink's Lisa as race scandal erupted -- Film-maker Sue Kim talks about having unprecedented access to K-Pop idol Lisa Manobal at her most candid.1 day ago
Amy Dowden praised for 'iconic' clapback at ex-Strictly professional dancer -- Former Strictly professional Brendan Cole claims Amy Dowden is "not up to" the challenge of the show.9 minutes ago
HMV to close Oxford Street store after three years -- HMV says it is looking for a new site in London's West End, but its current site is "unviable".9 minutes ago
US country music star Ella Langley cancels show due to 'security threat' -- Police say they checked the concert venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma but "could not find any threat".2 days ago
Jonathan Ross's daughter Honey is learning Welsh and practising on her dog -- YouTuber Gav Murphy said Honey Ross has been learning his native language via the Duolingo app.1 day ago
Ashe was too scared to cancel her wedding - the story became a hit song -- The US singer-songwriter reveals the story behind her international smash hit, Stop The Wedding.1 day ago
Emotions run high at the round table as Celebrity Traitors banish two players -- Viewers watched to see whether Richard E Grant could save himself at the first round table of the series.3 days ago
Why did Dolly Parton record a song in Welsh? -- The cover of smash-hit Jolene, with Welsh and English lyrics, is released on Friday.3 days ago
Gaten Matarazzo on life after Stranger Things as he makes West End debut -- The actor opens up about finding his way in the West End as he makes his debut in a revival of Rent.4 days ago
Jimmy McGovern claims young offender institution staff 'lazy' -- The acclaimed writer says visiting young offenders institutions for his new drama left him "shocked".5 days ago
Tom Cruise film Digger forecast to lose $245m at box office -- The film dropped by around 60% in its second weekend, and could become one of Hollywood's biggest flops.9 minutes ago
How Vikings beat Columbus to America by 500 years -- The Norse made it to Canada around the year 1000, and used it as a base to explore. The BBC has delved into the "lost history" of the first Europeans to cross the Atlantic.1 hour ago
Robert Pattinson on how catching predators became hit TV -- Robert Pattinson's new film, Primetime, takes him in a completely new direction - as he portrays the real-life host of American TV show, To Catch a Predator.3 hours ago
Celebrity Traitors: 'I didn't think they'd take me seriously' -- The actor thought nobody would believe him after he revealed he was a Traitor.1 day ago
Social media helping new poets bypass 'establishment gatekeepers' -- Poet Ian McMillan talks Barnlsey, fat rascals and social media ahead of Ilkley Literature Festival.1 day ago