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Laura Kenny: Can elite sport damage women's fertility?

The Olympic medallist had a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy. Did sport affect her ability to conceive? from BBC News https://ift.tt/eKO8jld via IFTTT

Recovering DJ Spoony thanks 'amazing' NHS staff

The radio presenter breaks down as he thanks Addenbrooke's Hospital staff for "looking after me". from BBC News https://ift.tt/clAKJeX via IFTTT

Actress Gal Gadot had 'terrifying' blood clot

Gadot says youngest daughter born during emergency surgery after blood clot found in actress's brain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Apgzob7 via IFTTT

Billionaire HBO creator Charles Dolan dies aged 98

The mogul who created Cablevision also owned Madison Square Garden, and the Knicks and Rangers sports teams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jBewcM2 via IFTTT

How feminism, not Bollywood, drew global audiences to Indian cinema in 2024

Women-led Indian films have made a splash across the world this year, including at major festivals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HbFKkQS via IFTTT

Kiefer Sutherland grew up unaware of dad Donald's success

Only when he moved to Hollywood to pursue his own career did he realise his dad was a great actor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uP4mACI via IFTTT

From Squid Game to Blackpink, how South Korea became culture powerhouse

The wild success of K-entertainment - from pop hits to mushy dramas - has been in the making for years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QcOn9bt via IFTTT

Model Dayle Haddon dies in carbon monoxide leak

The 76-year-old appeared on the front of magazines including Sports Illustrated and Vogue Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CBaN4hZ via IFTTT

Nessa to read old Shipping Forecast for centenary

Ruth Jones is reprising her role to help mark 100 years of the weather report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UhoN7ik via IFTTT

How old English sea shanties inspired Cape Verdean singer

Carmen Souza's latest album is inspired by the little-known British influence on the Cape Verde islands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ckoSxKQ via IFTTT

Dame Judi reveals apple tribute to Maggie Smith

Dame Judi recalls good times spent with her friend and fellow actress, who died in September aged 89. from BBC News https://ift.tt/04wA3O1 via IFTTT

Courage has gone out of broadcasting, says Grange Hill creator

The creator of the series says there is too much risk aversion in television nowadays. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N32KDA1 via IFTTT

Squid Game reviews: Season two 'sensational' or 'a letdown'?

The returning Netflix show has received mixed reviews from critics from BBC News https://ift.tt/8sgFaoh via IFTTT

'How I became Robbie Williams' chimpanzee'

Jonno Davies says he was doing children's parties before getting the call to play Robbie. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ait5FRI via IFTTT

Call the Midwife creator: 'People tell me birth stories in the supermarket'

Call the Midwife creator Heidi Thomas on how fans accost her in public to tell her their private stories. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nsS59pJ via IFTTT

Outnumbered star on returning: 'I cried of happiness'

Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche and Ramona Marquez on reviving their roles as the Brockman siblings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GCXt8Jx via IFTTT

From Katy Perry's comeback to the Joker sequel: 15 celebrity flops and fails of 2024

Dynamic pricing, Katy Perry's comeback album, Joker 2 and Eurovision were among the biggest fails of 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qoI0Ofp via IFTTT

Gary Oldman voices Christmas poem for MI5

Reprising his most recent role as a spy for the intelligence agency, Oldman puts a London spin on The Night Before Christmas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZcYQ6jr via IFTTT

Drag queen Tayce wins Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special

The pair 'sleighed' the competition to take home the coveted trophy, with Tayce making Strictly history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8N5joBY via IFTTT

Modernism and Islamic motifs: How Indian artists envisioned Christ's birth

Over the centuries, painters in India have depicted Jesus's birth from a uniquely local perspective. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t4Dwogl via IFTTT

Coronation Street's Gail bids farewell after 50 years

A look back at some of Gail's highlights as the longstanding character leaves the cobbles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6g2qYfb via IFTTT

Nigel Bates returns to EastEnders 26 years later

The show's producer says the reason for Bates' mysterious return will be revealed "in the coming weeks". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ykqXVW3 via IFTTT

Blake Lively's claims put spotlight on 'sinister' Hollywood tactics

The actress' explosive legal case claims to lift the lid on tactics used to destroy stars' reputations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z8JMFPS via IFTTT

Rapper took up cannabis at 12, court hears

Digga D has been giving evidence in a trial of issue on the level of his drug dealing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8tCAugp via IFTTT

Ariana Grande spreads festive cheer in Manchester

Hospital staff say the children are "so grateful" to the US pop star for her thoughtful gifts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v0Ar6Qb via IFTTT

Justin Baldoni women's solidarity award rescinded amid allegations

He was accused by his co-star Blake Lively of sexual harassment and lodging a campaign to wreck her reputation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0HCUIEr via IFTTT

Gavin & Stacey: An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Christmas finale

BBC News goes behind the scenes during the filming of final ever episode and speaks to the whole cast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XeFqKm9 via IFTTT

Hollywood stars support Blake Lively over legal complaint

Lively's co-stars from 2005 film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants say they "stand with her". from BBC News https://ift.tt/YtQlK1e via IFTTT

Fans flock to Gavin and Stacey's wedding church

St Cattwg's in Vale of Glamorgan is where Gavin and Stacey got married in series one. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IN4V6J0 via IFTTT

44 crates - lost for decades - were unsealed. Inside was a fair dreamed up by art legends

Carnival attractions created by artists Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat and David Hockney are now on display in New York. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yUT5YXx via IFTTT

Blake Lively accuses co-star Justin Baldoni of smear campaign

Mr Baldoni's lawyer says the allegations are "categorically false" and a "desperate attempt to 'fix' her negative reputation". from BBC News https://ift.tt/FAMzOmw via IFTTT

Trump picks Apprentice producer Mark Burnett as UK envoy

The London-born TV mogul says he is "truly honored" to serve as Trump's special envoy to the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xchI1Qp via IFTTT

'It's bragging without the selfie' - The rise of Spotify Wrapped and its copycats

From Monzo and Duolingo to Trainline and Sainsbury's, companies have hopped onto the year in review bandwagon following the success of Spotify Wrapped from BBC News https://ift.tt/hCElWDG via IFTTT

The Wanted's Max George has pacemaker fitted

The singer said earlier this week he would need surgery "way quicker than the doctors first thought". from BBC News https://ift.tt/aQMLhO0 via IFTTT

Will Slowthai be 'cancelled for the rest of time'?

Having been cleared of rape, the rapper will soon be plotting his path back to the top of UK rap music. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PSq9YVW via IFTTT

From Beyoncé awards snub to Brat summer: This year's biggest cultural moments

Beyonce sang country and western while Charli XCX's turned the summer slime green with her album Brat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/euNSk4X via IFTTT

Paul and Ringo get back together at London gig

Fans are treated to an appearance by The Beatles drummer during the last night of the Got Back tour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KlsSawk via IFTTT

Marianne Jean-Baptiste on Oscars buzz for playing 'difficult' woman

The British actress has reunited with Mike Leigh for a film that could score her an Oscar nomination. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ab6tDr0 via IFTTT

Russell T Davies: I get TV ideas brushing my teeth

The screenwriter says he has thought of entire shows while brushing his teeth in the morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u4noDTZ via IFTTT

Iconic Sheffield venue could move to new location if evicted

The music venue's owner Phil Mills tells a court he has a 'plan B' in the event of eviction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H9xlWIb via IFTTT

Cara Delevingne plays Elton John in music video

The model strikes an uncanny resemblance to the music icon in a remake of the 1973 video. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rOCL1Wf via IFTTT

Strictly's Amy Dowden not bitter after cancer

Amy Dowden and co-star Carlos Gu describe how their personal journeys led to their new show, Reborn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bInX1Co via IFTTT

My kids saw my pain on set, says Angelina Jolie

The Hollywood star plays famous opera singer Maria Callas in a new biopic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a8W3ozH via IFTTT

Jordan North rescued from River Thames after saving dog

The Capital FM presenter was on a run when he saw the Labrador in the water near Hammersmith Bridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yurivp7 via IFTTT

Final curtain goes down on National Theatre Wales

One official at the company says it is "devastating" after a year of difficult self-reflection. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oI5ONp8 via IFTTT

Singer Elyanna on Palestinian identity, Coldplay and 'trusting the process'

Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna says she is keen to showcase her identity in her music. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qZAvgmM via IFTTT

Ed Sheeran surprises singers at new choir school

The international star drops in on a children's church choir and conversation turns to football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D0rXzZj via IFTTT

Mishal Husain bids farewell in final Today episode

After 11 years as a host, the presenter was joined by special guests on her final Today programme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b1nI3OE via IFTTT

Dune: Prophecy actress 'empowered' by women taking centre stage

Tabu, a household name in India, feels women are playing a prominent role in productions globally. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zQ2gnel via IFTTT

The Wanted singer needs urgent heart-block surgery

Max George says he needs the operation "way quicker than the doctors first thought", after a scan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zIiCc50 via IFTTT

DJ Fat Tony says he was injured after being hit at gig

Fat Tony, real name Anthony Marnoch, performed on Friday at Lido Margate in Kent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QDIShky via IFTTT

Chris McCausland's journey from salesman to Strictly winner

The comedian impressed viewers after becoming Strictly Come Dancing's first blind contestant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EcZN4dD via IFTTT

Influencer's brand faces backlash over bullying claims

Fans are outraged by allegations of body-shaming and a toxic workplace at fashion company Djerf Avenue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PZqdKN4 via IFTTT

BBC complains to Apple over misleading shooting headline

Apple's new artificial intelligence features falsely made it seem the BBC reported Luigi Mangione had shot himself. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wkQcHx0 via IFTTT

Gavin and Stacey fans treated to cameo and trailer on Strictly

The trailer was aired during the Strictly final, and Ruth Jones also made a cameo appearance as Nessa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VYQLCbp via IFTTT

Bollywood superstar on why he secretly quit films

Aamir Khan made the decision during the pandemic, but is back and hoping to make history at the Oscars. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VHE9IKt via IFTTT

The Christmas number one race - and how to win it

All Mariah and Wham! want for Christmas is a chartopper. Can a newcomer like Tom Grennan stop them? from BBC News https://ift.tt/9oNwnGt via IFTTT

Strictly winners crowned after glitzy live final

Chris McCausland, JB Gill, Sarah Hadland and Tasha Ghouri were competing for the glitterball trophy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lGEZDbW via IFTTT

Spotify follows Stormzy with youth club fund - but will it help the future of music?

The streaming giant has teamed up with Youth Music to support the next generation of artists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gA6xzOb via IFTTT

Comedian McCausland tipped to be Strictly's first blind winner

Chris McCausland, JB Gill, Sarah Hadland and Tasha Ghouri are competing for the glitterball trophy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZfAIqal via IFTTT

Country singer sentenced after throwing chair off Nashville bar roof

The singer was arrested after the chair landed close to police officers on a crowded Tennessee street. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sceq8Ij via IFTTT

Girl group Flo: 'British R&B acts struggle to be heard'

The girl group scored a top 10 album last month, but say UK R&B groups "can feel under-appreciated". from BBC News https://ift.tt/fryXlvP via IFTTT

The Wanted star Max George in hospital with 'heart issues'

The 36-year-old singer announced on Instagram that he would be spending Christmas in hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ViTQgEt via IFTTT

King joins star Raye on Christmas visit to Battersea Power Station

King Charles appeared recharged and in a festive mood visiting a Christmas market at Battersea Power Station. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hT6wX3P via IFTTT

French actor Adèle Haenel confronts director in sexual assault trial

The actor shouted "shut up!" at Christophe Ruggia before storming out court on the second day of the trial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CQzkZfh via IFTTT

Australia to force tech giants to keep paying for news

The long-awaited decision follows a standoff with Meta, and succeeds a world-first law from 2021. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ithD4sF via IFTTT

Meet Karol G, Colombia's Taylor Swift

The Colombian singer is the world's most-watched artist when it comes to streamed videos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xCXmjbp via IFTTT

The charges against Sean 'Diddy' Combs explained

The hip-hop mogul is accused of sex trafficking involving drug-fuelled orgies known as "freak-offs". from BBC News https://ift.tt/eP1l07v via IFTTT

Dick Van Dyke and Cher among thousands fleeing Malibu wildfire

The Franklin wildfire has burned over 3,000 acres in the celebrity coastal enclave of Malibu. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hctvfy5 via IFTTT

'We feel we've lost our kids to smartphones'

Matt and Emma Willis host a new documentary about the impact of smartphones on children's behaviour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X8n56RP via IFTTT

Lawyer cites 300 potential cases against Diddy

US lawyer Tony Buzbee says he still receives daily calls with new allegations about the music mogul. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ROT0KVG via IFTTT

New Gavin and Stacey photos released ahead of finale

Pictures from the show's Christmas special are released as the final episode draws ever closer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U2Wdxkc via IFTTT

Murdoch loses bid to change trust in real-life 'Succession' battle

The court says Murdoch acted in "bad faith" by trying to give control of his empire to his eldest son. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uLE8Bws via IFTTT

Nail artist cries after seeing her work in Wicked

Shea Osei says she made more than 35 sets of press on nails for the Wicked movie. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ay9QYs1 via IFTTT

Kneecap wins top prize at independent film awards

The film took home seven prizes at the ceremony at the Roundhouse in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bBUAXwH via IFTTT

I'm A Celebrity 2024 winner crowned after series finale

The ITV show has been on for three weeks and viewers have crowned their King or Queen of the Jungle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TN4DujJ via IFTTT

Anora or Wicked? Golden Globe nominations to be announced

The Brutalist, Conclave, Sing Sing, Emilia Pérez and Dune: Part Two could also be recognised. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xgyfOkQ via IFTTT

'The best way to effect change is through music'

Rap artist Smack Jay brought a message of human rights and respect to primary school pupils in Belfast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BxXAsfW via IFTTT

Dorothy's ruby slippers sell for $28m at auction

The shoes, worn by Judy Garland in the classic 1939 movie, went for $25m more than the auctioneer's estimate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jNQYBG4 via IFTTT

Taylor Swift: As the Eras Tour bows out, what will she do next?

The Eras Tour made $2bn and changed the nature of stadium concerts, so how do you follow that up? from BBC News https://ift.tt/jRek4q2 via IFTTT

Observer newspaper sale to Tortoise Media approved

The Scott Trust and Guardian Media Group agreed the sale on Friday, despite pushback from staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZykufTH via IFTTT

Gavin & Stacey stars pay tribute to Doris ahead of final episode

Ruth Jones and Joanna Page have paid tribute to Gavin & Stacey star Margaret John who played next-door neighbour Doris in the hit BBC sitcom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Pvgwsh via IFTTT

Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches: I was always trying to make everyone happy

The Chvrches singer on going solo, and the loneliness of being the only woman in a touring band. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OboNgwA via IFTTT

BBC pauses Tim Westwood report after Met request

The BBC's report is set to examine what it knew about allegations of unwanted sexual behaviour by the former BBC Radio 1 DJ. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LSG2dWa via IFTTT

Mattel sued over porn site misprint on Wicked dolls

A South Carolina mother claims her daughter visited the adult website on the doll's packaging. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JuWKVcI via IFTTT

Wee Papa Girl Rappers singer dies aged 55

The rap duo found fame in the 80s and are best known for their hit Wee Rule. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qdg2DIO via IFTTT

Angryginge13: 'It's getting harder to become a big streamer'

One of the UK's biggest streamers warns others to get into it for the love, not the money. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6MrpKfC via IFTTT

Gregg Wallace’s ghostwriter says he sexually harassed her

The MasterChef host has denied any sexual misconduct with Shannon Kyle, who worked on his 2012 memoir. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EwkBAdh via IFTTT

'Pickling a cucumber changed my life' says TikTok award winner

A film parody actor, a pool cleaner and pickle chef are among those honoured at UK's first TikTok awards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N7FMYPC via IFTTT

British band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint on US tour

The band had just arrived in California when their tour van was looted by an unidentified gunman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x1bOZd9 via IFTTT

Art showcasing Scottish Sikh community wins Turner Prize

The judges praised the artist's "unexpected and playful combinations of material". from BBC News https://ift.tt/FVkzJPp via IFTTT

Domingo wins Gotham prize as Oscars race heats up

There was also a surprise winner in the top category, best feature, which was won by A Different Man. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0xoSmNu via IFTTT

Watch Rihanna and A$AP Rocky light up red carpet at UK Fashion Awards

The pair starred alongside fashion and entertainment royalty for the awards gala in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HD86oUB via IFTTT

Ewan McGregor takes on first theatre role in 17 years

The star will appear in My Master Builder in London's West End next year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kS5iDFc via IFTTT

Losing your mind looking at memes? The dictionary has a word for that

The term captures concerns about the impact of consuming excessive amounts of low-quality online content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YHTzDyC via IFTTT

Elton John unable to 'watch own musical' after eyesight loss

The star-studded event attracted a host of famous faces as the production celebrated its West End debut at London's Dominion Theatre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R4mAK7w via IFTTT

Gregg Wallace accusers criticise his response to allegations

The TV presenter earlier branded his accusers a "handful of middle-class women of a certain age". from BBC News https://ift.tt/V7N4CGK via IFTTT

Snoop Dogg helps Kai Cenat reclaim Twitch subscriber record

The American has been streaming continuously for 30 days to try reclaim the record he set last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VK5G9ik via IFTTT

Former My Chemical Romance drummer dies aged 44

He helped write songs for acclaimed record The Black Parade, deemed a "defining album" by critics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/plQmX7H via IFTTT

Gregg Wallace hits out at 'handful' of accusers of misconduct

A BBC News investigation revealed a string of allegations of inappropriate sexual comments and inappropriate behaviour against the MasterChef presenter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o7f4DGL via IFTTT