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Tributes to actress Hayden Panettiere as coroner finds 'no signs of trauma' The US actress, who has died at the age of 36, starred in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville. 22 mins ago - US & Canada
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Hayden Panettiere: A life of struggles alongside screen success -- She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.9 hours ago
Movie that went viral for terrible animation becomes China box office hit -- Niu Lai's confusing plot and laughable animation quality has won ironic fans on the internet.1 hour ago
Venue admits scrapping Jewish comedian's Edinburgh Fringe show was discrimination -- Philip Simon was due to perform his stand-up show at the Banshee Labyrinth last year but it was cancelled after the venue assessed his social media.5 hours ago
LIVE - 'All hell broke loose,' witness tells court of Tupac shooting as murder trial begins - The prosecution have called their first witnesses in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who has pleaded not guilty to the 1996 murder.2 hours ago
Emotional farewell to 'global, iconic superstar' Bonnie Tyler -- Fans, friends and family travel to Swansea to pay tribute to Total Eclipse of the Heart singer.6 hours ago
Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas specials cancelled after star breaks jaw -- The sitcom's creator says he requires "immediate" surgery but hopes the show will return in 2027.9 hours ago
Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK -- The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.1 day ago
What really goes on in the MasterChef kitchen -- The 21st series was filmed at Birmingham's Digbeth Loc Studios.9 hours ago
Gillian Anderson felt 'betrayed' after The Salt Path allegations -- The Salt Path film will be released in the United States by Rialto Distribution in September.31 minutes ago
Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum -- The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.1 day ago
Sadie Sink and Adam Driver to star in new X-Men movie -- Heartstopper's Kit Connor and Christopher Abbot are also joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.2 days ago
In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star -- The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health.10 hours ago
I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey -- Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends "chemo camp" and finds friendship, love and freedom.2 days ago
Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI? -- Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.2 days ago
The Polygamist's author says women see themselves reflected in her Netflix hit -- Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all.2 days ago
Ayra Starr on her secret relationship and teasing Stevie Wonder -- The musician shares the personal stories behind her third album, and the time she teased a legend.4 days ago
What we learned from opening statements -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil, who is at the trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur, explains.3 hours ago
Defence attorney: 'There's no facts' -- Defence attorney Michael Sanft outlines the facts of the case, then states that there is no evidence to establish that Davis was even in Las Vegas at the time of the murder.3 hours ago
Did you know catfish can 'walk'? -- The No Such Thing As A Fish team discuss big fish, big pencils and a big coincidence.10 hours ago
The US explorers who 'found' a lost, ancient city -- In 1911, a US professor claimed he found the secret mountain stronghold of the last Incan king. 53 years later, a new explorer proved him wrong – and the BBC followed in his footsteps.12 hours ago
12 of the best films of 2026 so far -- BBC film critics Caryn James and Nicholas Barber pick their cinema highlights of the year – from Christopher Nolan's epic blockbuster to a farcical sex comedy.3 days ago