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Beckham, Aguero, Formula E and celebrity influence on sport

Brooklyn Beckham talks about his involvement in Formula E and why he might help appeal to a younger audience from BBC News https://ift.tt/GekYnMV via IFTTT

'As Tears Go By': Marianne Faithfull's life in music

Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78, her spokesperson has said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oTchRjq via IFTTT

Marianne Faithfull: 60s icon and rock star muse who carved her own path

The singer and actress has died aged 78. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1jF7wkx via IFTTT

Lord Sugar tells workers to get their bums back to the office

The Apprentice star says many young people "just want to sit at home" but should be in the office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XvExTuG via IFTTT

Just Stop Oil pair charged over West End protest

The Tempest, starring Sigourney Weaver, was halted on Monday when it was interrupted by a protest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1BZuMor via IFTTT

Renee Zellweger and Hugh Grant reunite at Bridget Jones premiere

Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor were among the other stars on the red carpet in Leicester Square. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ObqSvKW via IFTTT

BBC World Service to cut 130 jobs in savings plan

Cost-saving measures include closing posts in the UK and internationally and roles in BBC Monitoring. from BBC News https://ift.tt/510QRdZ via IFTTT

Zombie knife ban won't solve crisis - but there is hope, says Idris Elba

The actor, who has made a BBC documentary, says early intervention would guide kids away from knife crime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7J5IGuR via IFTTT

Mogwai's 'upbeat' return after difficult years

The Scottish rock band explain how music helped them through a tough period in their personal lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iGsQk6l via IFTTT

'London theatre has never been better'

Actor Brian Cox on his love of the London stage ahead of his return to the Theatre Royal Haymarket. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZDm0VsT via IFTTT

'Never fully belonged': The black students taking on elite education in Boarders

Boarders sees five black teenagers swap their inner-city education for an elite boarding school. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gh47I2N via IFTTT

Just Stop Oil disrupt Sigourney Weaver West End play

Two protesters walked on stage during Monday's evening performance of The Tempest, in Theatre Royal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2gI8VK6 via IFTTT

Why do so few Scottish-based people work on The Traitors?

A senior producer calls for more Scottish-based production workers to be hired for the hit show filmed in the Highlands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l7ALNqD via IFTTT

Woman who aided accessibility on Wicked 'honoured'

Chantelle Nassari says creating inclusive spaces is so important. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GJgSmw2 via IFTTT

Vicky Pattison's sex tape warning and The Weeknd's final chapter: This week's big releases

Hard Truths starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste, a new Diddy documentary and The Apprentice are also coming out this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6hWPXZK via IFTTT

Willoughby speaks of 'tough' year after kidnap plot

"Nothing can prepare you for something like that," she says, in her first interview in more than a year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T79Zqoj via IFTTT

Thieves use explosives to steal gold 'masterpieces' from Dutch museum

Four ancient gold artefacts were stolen from Drents Museum in Assen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BnK9kQs via IFTTT

Emos relive their teenage years in the noughties

'I'm Not Okay: An Emo Retrospective,' is one of the most visited displays at the Barbican Music Library. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JxUC8vu via IFTTT

Neil Gaiman's publisher cancels future works

Dark Horse Comics was set to publish more works in the Anansi Boys series, a spin-off of the British author's novel American Gods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6PEHj1R via IFTTT

Harry v the tabloids. What next, if anything?

As the dust settles on the prince's epic legal battle with The Sun, who has come out on top, and what happens now? from BBC News https://ift.tt/8hQY5Vn via IFTTT

Nail-biting finale brings The Traitors to dramatic end

It brings to a close a hugely successful series which has been watched by more than nine million viewers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UxMlafY via IFTTT

Watch: The Traitors series three's most iconic moments

Charlotte's fake accent, Linda's head turn and other memorable moments from this year's The Traitors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bf0F2DM via IFTTT

Would you make a good Traitor? Take our quiz

Work through our scenarios to find out if you're a sneaky traitor or 100% faithful. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8SVMtRQ via IFTTT

Hugh Grant urges police to investigate Sun owners

He also wants to see the government launch part two of the Leveson Inquiry into press standards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JiUARYp via IFTTT

A decade in the making, Central Cee says you Can't Rush Greatness

The UK rapper releases his anticipated debut album after eight top 10 singles and years making music. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B9EszwA via IFTTT

The Brutalist honours my family's hardships and loss, says actor Adrien Brody

The actor, who plays a Hungarian-born holocaust survivor, can see parallels with his own background. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kaRSD67 via IFTTT

Ricky Gervais tribute after After Life dog dies

The German shepherd, born in Herefordshire, played Brandy in three seasons of the Netflix comedy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QMY7EZR via IFTTT

Comeback queens, blockbusters and Succession stars: The Oscar nominations previewed

Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Kieran Culkin and Colman Domingo are among the stars in the running. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xeLKNhP via IFTTT

Tina Turner's lost Private Dancer song rediscovered

The song, recorded for inclusion on Turner's hit album Private Dancer, was recently uncovered. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XZnGNgi via IFTTT

Netflix to raise prices as new subscribers soar

Squid Game 2 and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zqEsGad via IFTTT

Author Cottrell-Boyce calls summit to warn about children's happiness

The children's laureate says a "recession in children's happiness" is caused by a decline in reading. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sQHf3l2 via IFTTT

Teddy Swims: 'Every day I try to cry a little bit'

The Lose Control singer talks about masculine role models, becoming a father, and facing prejudice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RqJGFw7 via IFTTT

US national anthem sung at inaugurations over the years

From a Mormon choir to Beyoncé, watch and listen to The Star-Spangled Banner performed since 1961. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KHQ9S7a via IFTTT

Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes dies at 65

A statement said Sykes, who co-wrote some of the rock band's chart hits, had been ill with cancer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s4qTXUi via IFTTT

Woman held on suspicion of stalking Joey Essex

The woman was held by police in Cheshire following allegations regarding the Only Way is Essex star. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EFzd4QT via IFTTT

Football fans to form 'Bantam of the Opera' choir

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lesley Garrett will help teach Bradford City fans to sing opera. from BBC News https://ift.tt/giuvYFP via IFTTT

Theatre with Raac could take 'up to five years' to reopen

Redhill's Harlequin Theatre has been closed since September 2023 after the discover of Raac. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HY9bFwJ via IFTTT

Chappell Roan: 'I'd be more successful if I wore a muzzle'

The star talks about the impact of fame and the pressure to conform in an exclusive BBC interview. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hTtEFDM via IFTTT

A new Traitors series and Jade opens up about Harry Styles date: This week's big releases

We've rounded up all the key culture releases for the week ahead, from film to music. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6aWs1Xc via IFTTT

Police investigate reported stalking of Gladiator star

The star, real name Alex Gray, 33, was reportedly targeted by a female stalker on set and at home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aveRw6V via IFTTT

Bob Dylan's draft lyrics for Mr Tambourine Man sell for $500k

The two yellow sheets of paper contain three drafts of the 1965 hit with handwritten notes in the margins. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E1n95IT via IFTTT

Theatre director Claire van Kampen dies aged 71

The wife of actor Sir Mark Rylance died after being diagnosed with cancer, a family statement confirms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pbFhQjO via IFTTT

How Jamie Foxx got Cameron Diaz back in the spotlight

Actress Cameron Diaz says the decade she spent in retirement was "the best 10 years" of her life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AsNxLiQ via IFTTT

Secrets of The Traitors: From blindfolded car journeys to sleeping locations

Harry Clark is among the former contestants who reveals some of the show's secrets to the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DESlzgi via IFTTT

Diaz's 10-year retirement 'best years' of her life

Diaz's co-star Jamie Foxx says they persuaded her into the role by asking her "very humbly". from BBC News https://ift.tt/SKMb7Nz via IFTTT

Apple halts AI news alerts after errors

The tech giant was facing pressure to pull the feature after it made repeated mistakes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v3KAMOa via IFTTT

Justin Baldoni hits back at co-star Blake Lively in $400m lawsuit

It is the latest step in a bitter legal battle between the actor and director and his co-star. from BBC News https://ift.tt/782UqN4 via IFTTT

Investigation into killer over reported murder rap

Reports in the Sun suggest the murder of schoolboy Jimmy Mizen was referenced in rap lyrics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gq7Ji03 via IFTTT

Molly-Mae on 'kiss' with Tommy: 'It's complicated'

The former Love Island star says she and her ex, Tommy Fury, are "figuring out" their situation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oe2Pwvp via IFTTT

Why global stars like Coldplay and Ed Sheeran are hitting India

Coldplay and Ed Sheeran are set to start their tours to sell-out crowds in the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ic9FZoH via IFTTT

AI Brad Pitt dupes French woman out of €830,000

Anne, 53, was subject to nationwide ridicule after a TV show revealed how she paid out huge sums to romance scammers pretending to be Brad Pitt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pSYsb9N via IFTTT

The Wiggles' Tree of Wisdom dances BBC off air

The beloved children’s TV character busted out his viral dance moves to close BBC Newsday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J25PbY0 via IFTTT

They hired Banksy for £50 then painted over his mural

The world-famous street artist taught art lessons with local children in the 1990s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ykjusGV via IFTTT

Bafta to announce nominations in unpredictable awards race

The ceremony, hosted by David Tennant, will take place on 16 February at the Royal Festival Hall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JTNItSq via IFTTT

Harry Potter first edition saved from rubbish pile

Auctioneer Daniel Pearce says the book had sat on a shelf for 20 years and was now set to be sold. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PpVBDmj via IFTTT

Comedian and actor Tony Slattery dies aged 65

He was known for his quick-witted improvisations on shows like Channel 4's Whose Line Is It Anyway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V7jBNlA via IFTTT

Neil Gaiman faces more sexual assault allegations

The Sandman and American Gods author is the subject of a New York Magazine cover story. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LXZuHqG via IFTTT

Banished Traitors star praised for exit speech 'left with a smile'

A contestant says they felt isolated at times on the show but wanted to leave on a positive note. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XEhnyOS via IFTTT

Landlords ripping off LA fire victims, says Selling Sunset star

Real estate mogul Jason Oppenheim says renters are being asked for thousands over previous prices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MlDc2VO via IFTTT

Meghan Netflix show delayed over LA wildfires

The series will now premiere in March after devastating fires in southern California, where it was filmed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pQt1eXn via IFTTT

The Vivienne's family tell vigil 'we're so proud'

Hundreds gathered in Liverpool to pay their respects to the TV star, also known as James Lee Williams, who died aged 32. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uLHJlXm via IFTTT

Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson pregnant

The singer, 33, posted a photo on Instagram with the caption: "She's eating for 3 now". from BBC News https://ift.tt/D2wSJ7O via IFTTT

The Wanted's Max George 'wrote will from hospital'

The singer said he thought he was "going to die" before surgery to have a pacemaker fitted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0anrxXw via IFTTT

'Being good looking isn't enough': Can Love Island still make you rich?

As Love Island All Stars returns, we find out if reality stars can still have a lucrative social media career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yNj4st1 via IFTTT

Van Gogh show to open all night on final weekend

The National Gallery Van Gogh exhibit will open for 24 hours a day in its final weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RW4quIl via IFTTT

Dynamo works his magic as Bradford becomes City of Culture

Steven Frayne, aka magician Dynamo, stars at an opening ceremony in sub-zero temperatures for Bradford 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1mgB2KF via IFTTT

Warwick Davis to receive prestigious Bafta Fellowship

The actor is known for appearing in the Star Wars and Harry Potter films and presents game show Tenable. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IZOAJoj via IFTTT

'High demand' for City of Culture opening ceremony

'High demand' reported for open-air performance in Bradford city centre on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XcAMSOf via IFTTT

Sheen to fund new national theatre for Wales

The actor says he is putting everything behind starting Welsh National Theatre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bOUtDN9 via IFTTT

Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to tackle touts

The government is suggesting a cap on the cost of resold tickets, potentially up to 30% on top of the original price. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z7GpNF3 via IFTTT

Oscar nominations postponed because of LA fires

The California fires cause the voting deadline and announcement to be pushed back by two days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zyvsHQw via IFTTT

Vicar of Dibley stamps launched by Royal Mail

Royal Mail reveals 12 stamps to celebrate award-winning comedy series The Vicar of Dibley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KTxjI0O via IFTTT

Billy Crystal and Paris Hilton among celebrities to lose homes in wildfires

Actor James Woods breaks down in tears on live TV as he describes how his Pacific Palisades property was razed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oIdGZhT via IFTTT

Sound Of 2025: Ezra Collective are 'keeping music real'

Ezra Collective cap an extraordinary year by being named runners-up in BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/caWGv6K via IFTTT

Legendary South African singer Winnie Khumalo dies aged 51

The Afropop singer began her musical career in the 1980s and also appeared in popular TV series. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0zhDjoi via IFTTT

Bezos-owned Washington Post cuts more jobs, reports say

Layoffs come at a time of growing losses and turmoil over editorial decisions at the US newspaper. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0tSucHU via IFTTT

BBC Sound of 2025: Barry Can't Swim is a new dance music superstar

The producer and DJ from Edinburgh is revealed in third place on the BBC's Sound of 2025 list. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8wU3zQP via IFTTT

'Music is back' as sales hit a 20-year high

Albums by Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Coldplay pushed sales of recorded music to a record £2.4bn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QqeTyAH via IFTTT

Ballet girl living out dream at National Theatre

Daisy Sequerra, 21, stars as Posy Fossil in the stage production of the novel Ballet Shoes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2UKhVZW via IFTTT

WWE kicks off Netflix era with return of big stars

Stars such as The Rock and John Cena have made a return for the company's Netflix debut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JG3lMhQ via IFTTT

How Myles Smith wrote 2024's biggest British hit

The Luton-born singer-songwriter has taken fourth place on BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UpEZaWv via IFTTT

Golden Globes: The winners and nominees (updating live)

Emilia Pérez leads the charge ahead of the ceremony, which is taking place in Los Angeles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aPSCfZb via IFTTT

How to watch the Golden Globe-nominated films

As the Oscars race starts to take shape, here's the ABC (Anora, Blitz, Conclave) of films to watch. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LlX5Yiq via IFTTT

RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne dies aged 32

James Lee Williams, better known as drag queen The Vivienne, died aged 32 over the weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gGyFAIi via IFTTT

Slicing veggies, baking cakes - will Meghan's rebrand work?

The Duchess of Sussex appears to be embarking on a new era in her glossy new Netflix show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bkYCQjR via IFTTT

Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet among stars gathering for Golden Globes

Zendaya, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande are among the nominees at the Los Angeles ceremony. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MuGDH3s via IFTTT

Filmmaker Jeff Baena, husband of Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47

His body was found by an assistant at his Los Angeles home on Friday morning, US media report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4pQwGCL via IFTTT

The Traitors: Is a Welsh accent really more trustworthy?

Will swapping a southern English accent for a Welsh lilt work to gain opponents trust? from BBC News https://ift.tt/3RhBOXm via IFTTT

'Ghost town' warning after only cinema shuts doors

Karen Read set up the petition to keep Weymouth's cinema open but it closed on 30 December. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9nLpHVU via IFTTT

Meghan announces new Netflix lifestyle show

The show's trailer drops a day after the Duchess of Sussex returned to Instagram. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YMZrR67 via IFTTT

What does the future hold for our cinemas?

Picture houses have had mixed fortunes recently, but some in the industry are optimistic for 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/75ZRJIz via IFTTT

How did Scotland become a Hollywood hotspot?

From superhero blockbusters to romantic comedies, Scotland has become an increasingly familiar filming location. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dcVJ0I6 via IFTTT

Giant naan breads and taking on the doubters in Bradford

Being the UK's new City of Culture is a chance for Bradford to challenge prejudices against the city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sO2Mj9r via IFTTT

'I wanted to be a dancer - now I'm a WWE star'

Isla Dawn has gone from Langside College to becoming a tag team champion in the world's biggest wrestling company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PTaMxED via IFTTT

Ross Kemp returns to EastEnders for 40th anniversary

Kemp will appear as Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap for the first time in nine years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PcuWt9d via IFTTT

'We're all considering death all the time': Willem Dafoe on new vampire film

Willem Dafoe reflects on the appeal of Dracula: "It's interesting to have the undead visit the living". from BBC News https://ift.tt/J4xqsDr via IFTTT