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BBC News - Entertainment

Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87 -- The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.

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Peter Kay show rescheduled after arena evacuation -- Ticket holders can attend the rescheduled show on 25 July or will be entitled to a refund.

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'I've moved out of my shop for Johnny Vegas' -- Mat Capper has relocated so the comedian can use his unit in Dagfield, Cheshire, for filming.

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The Summer I Turned Pretty fans asked to stop visiting film set -- Prime Video have said fans coming to the set causes "real safety concerns" and disrupts filming. -- US & Canada

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Daniel Radcliffe and Rose Byrne nominated for Tony Awards -- Harry Potter star Radcliffe and Oscar nominee Byrne have now been recognised for their theatre work.

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Richard Osman and Bill Bailey receive honours at Windsor -- Author and former Pointless co-host Osman is honoured by Princess Anne, as is Strictly winner Bailey.

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Pussycat Dolls cancel US leg of reunion tour after poor ticket sales -- The Dolls say the decision was "heartbreaking" but add that the European shows will go ahead as planned.

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The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala -- The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

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Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour -- British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.

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Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage) -- The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

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How did Banksy put up a statue in central London? -- The sculpture depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face.

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Where's my Oscar? Eight times Academy Awards trophies have gone missing -- From burglary to ransom, Oscar-winners like Frances McDormand, Jared Leto, Whoopi Goldberg and Olympia Dukakis have lost their coveted statuettes.

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Love, lies, angry ghosts: Indians are bingeing on two-minute dramas -- Some of India's biggest producers are eyeing investments in micro-dramas, which are now hugely popular.

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Billie Eilish puts Manchester at centre of new 3D concert film -- Teaming up with filmmaking giant James Cameron, the superstar creates a unique love letter to her fans.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Five pros to leave the show as line-up confirmed -- Five members of the show's professional line-up, including the long-serving Karen Hauer, are leaving.

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The Bruce Willis flop that became a cult hit -- When Hudson Hawk was released 35 years ago, it was "savaged" by critics and was "notorious for its behind-the-scenes chaos". How did it build such an enthusiastic following?

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Spanish superstar Rosalía reaches for heaven as her tour hits London -- The Spanish star delights fans as she brings her highly anticipated Lux tour to the UK.

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The artworks that inspired eight Met Gala looks -- From Heidi Klum as a veiled Vestal virgin to singer Ciara as a gold-encrusted bust of Nefertiti, here is the art behind the fashion at the Met Gala.

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Matt Damon seen in new trailer for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey -- Christopher Nolan's movie, based on the Greek epic, also stars Anne Hathaway and Robert Pattinson.

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Why Mary Bennet is the Austen heroine for today -- Based on the novel The Other Bennet Sister, a new TV imagining of Mary Bennet's life has won the hearts of British viewers. Here's why this Austen character is so relatable today.

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