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EastEnders: Max Bowden leaving role as Ben Mitchell

He departs next year but it is unclear if his character will be killed off or return at some stage. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/GZ4nQpl

Big Ben: New Year's Eve marks 100 years of live bongs on radio

The UK's most famous chimes were first broadcast live by the BBC on New Year's Eve 1923. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/NpTHEoJ

Russian influencer Ivleeva fined for hosting 'almost naked' party

TV presenter and influencer Nastya Ivleeva organised a Moscow party that has sparked a moral backlash. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/gwFsSd7

Banksy writes tribute to pioneering comedian Tony Allen

The secretive artist pens a rare statement about the late comedy pioneer and "born troublemaker". from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/5TkGrpI

Book releases 2024: From RuPaul to Salman Rushdie

Britney, Stephen King and Chigozie Obioma also have new books coming out in the next 12 months. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/sWBSMR2

Trump denies bullying his way into Home Alone 2

The former US president angrily responds to comments from the film's director Chris Columbus. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/WFyG2gb

Pierce Brosnan accused of trespassing in Yellowstone National Park

The former James Bond star allegedly left the trail near a dangerous and sensitive hot spring. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/Xf0zTnE

Russian poets get jail sentences for anti-war poetry reading

Artyom Kamardin and Yegor Shtovba were detained last year for taking part in an event in Moscow. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/Fafyswu

NY Times sues OpenAI for using articles to train AI

The US news organisation claims millions of its articles were used without permission to train ChatGPT. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/b8q2Fyj

What’s next for Taylor Swift in 2024?

She had a record-shattering and money-making 2023. Will the pop-cultural juggernaut dominate again next year? from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/OR5nAFs

Rapper Canserbero's ex-manager confesses to killing him

The death in 2015 of the Venezuelan rapper had originally been ruled a suicide. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/3qHGYXa

'Godfather' of avocado toast chef Bill Granger dies, aged 54

He passed away in a London hospital on Christmas Day, aged 54, with his family by his side. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/MH5dWla

Parasite actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead - reports

The South Korean actor had been under investigation for illegal drug use since early this year. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/NZoI3WU

French and Saunders: How they proved that women can be funny

A new documentary shines a light on how the famous duo helped change the comedy landscape for women. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/f4x19kt

Sudan war: Heavy hearts for the artists painting the pain of conflict

Exiled artist Galal Yousif says his work Man With a Heavy Heart embodies Sudan's loss since April. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/tWwZB7l

Coronation Street actor Chris Gascoyne says reading last script was emotional

Chris Gascoyne will be in panto in St Albans as his last Coronation Street scenes air. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/NmPTBWs

Coronation Street drops out of Christmas TV top 10

The ITV soap is the big omission from the viewing figures, but other old favourites attracted big audiences. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/SRdyq4W

Eurovision to Indiana Jones: 15 flops and fails in culture in 2023

From Eurovision failure to box office bombs, these moments were among the year's most unfortunate. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/hzoYXe3

Richard Franklin: Doctor Who and Emmerdale star dies on Christmas Day

The 87-year-old - who also stood for parliament - died in his sleep, it has been confirmed. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/KFxBArS

Watch: Nigella Lawson on that microwavé pronunciation

The chef says she's too self-conscious to say "microwave" after her unique take on the word went viral. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/Q8YE21g

Nigeria’s viral ballet boy: From Lagos to elite dance school

A clip of Anthony Madu pirouetting in the Lagos rain has given him and others wider ambitions. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/BrO9wTe

Film 2024: Mean Girls, Wicked, Dune Part Two and other highlights

Paddington in Peru and Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black are among the other big screen releases. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/g3iJytz

EastEnders: The cheat's guide to the Christmas special

If you've not been keeping track of the soap throughout the year, here's what you need to know. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/uVrqA4d

Blitz Bazawule - the Ghanaian who dazzled Beyoncé takes on The Color Purple

Blitz Bazawule, who grew up in Ghana, is behind a new adaptation of iconic book The Color Purple. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/HqfAbGe

Dixie Chicks band founding member Laura Lynch dies in car crash

The former member of the US country music band dies after being involved in a two-vehicle crash in Texas. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/1FXKo6T

Man arrested over removal of Banksy road sign

Man held on suspicion of theft and criminal damage of south London sign featuring work by the artist. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/RnLTZU6

Kings of Leon pay tribute to closing-down High Wycombe pub

The band say the smell of The White Horse, where they made their UK debut, was an "instant regret". from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/armWHks

'Harry Potter café' to reopen three years after Edinburgh's George IV Bridge fire

The Elephant House cafe was close to the source of a major fire in one of Edinburgh's main thoroughfares. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/WQM4UvB

Why are there so many deepfakes of Bollywood actresses?

Rashmika Mandanna, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Alia Bhatt are among the stars who have been targeted. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/qsTybZR

Society of the Snow: Plane crash film explores cannibalism and survival

The film tells the story of the 16 men who survived 72 days in the Andes after a 1972 plane crash. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/ih4YROb

Our friendship was not damaged: Israeli-Palestinian rap duo

Uriyah and Sameh's rap about peace between Palestinians and Israelis went viral in 2021, since then a lot has changed. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/TQ06mOa

Sir Anthony Hopkins on telling story of 'hero' Sir Nicholas Winton in One Life

The actor's new film tells the story of the man who helped rescue 669 children in the Kindertransport. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/aH4KG6z

Vin Diesel: Film star accused of sexual battery by ex-assistant

The Fast & Furious star is accused of forcing himself on a woman and firing her after she resisted. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/d4Vcy2U

'I don't work here!' - BBC reporter Ben Boulos interrupted on air

The BBC's Ben Boulos was mistaken for a greengrocer while reporting from a market hall in Birmingham. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/EPRM5Ub

It's a Wonderful Life: How a festive classic helps a Glasgow cinema thrive

It's a Wonderful Life has been the Glasgow Film Theatre's biggest box office hit for 12 of the last 15 years. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/T7kVZ10

Christmas number one: Wham! and Sam Ryder do battle as chart race enters final day

Wham!, Sam Ryder and Mariah Carey are in one of the most open festive chart races of recent years. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/noZ4Glr

Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount in merger talks

The companies behind HBO, CNN and Mission Impossible are in early stage talks to join forces. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/4yY6fu1

More dancers allege body-shaming and bullying at UK ballet schools

The BBC has interviewed more than 100 dancers who say a “damaging” culture existed during their training. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/qWnoAza

National Theatre Wales shocked by 100% funding cut

The arts body says it will not survive beyond April 2024 without financial support. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/K2EO5AV

British Museum signs £50m funding deal with BP

The money will be used in a major renovation programme - but climate campaigners criticise the move. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/3GjRaHu

Phil Spencer’s parents died 'in most tragic' accident - coroner

Richard and Anne Spencer’s car crashed into the Nailbourne River in Littlebourne, Kent, in August. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/r4yWnfw

Bill Kenwright: Stars gather for memorial service in Liverpool

Coleen Rooney, Tony Bellew and Kate McCann are among those at the service in Liverpool. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/q8g1bML

Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper in 'very serious condition' in hospital

Former political adviser Derek Draper, 56, has been living with extreme complications from Covid. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/zjRKsnL

पुणे के अहमदनगर-कल्याण हाईवे पर सड़क हादसा, 8 की मौत:ट्रक और रिक्शा के बीच टक्कर, मरने वालों में एक ही परिवार के 5 लोग

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Love Actually at 20: Are we still in love with the controversial Christmas classic?

Star-studded festive rom-com Love Actually is 20 years old, but it's a film that some love to hate. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/oLIQ7mP

Ellie Middleton: 'Learning the way my brain works has changed everything for me'

Author Ellie Middleton on her late ADHD and autism diagnoses. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/skFdEzW

How well do you know the UK's Christmas number ones?

Try out our quiz about every Christmas number one there has ever been. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/4hU1eJx

Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Winner of glitterball trophy announced

Bobby Brazier, Layton Williams and Ellie Leach all fought to land the glitterball trophy. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/j9tbrU1

Eurovision 2024: Pop star Olly Alexander to represent the UK

The pop star will sing in Sweden next May, after a disappointing result for Mae Muller this year. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/EgcHuvN

Louis Theroux shaves off eyebrows due to alopecia

The broadcaster says he is considering getting a semi-permanent tattoo on his eyebrows. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/b6qpLMx

Ncuti Gatwa: Doctor Who star on why he 'felt like alien' growing up

The actor talks about the anxiety, joy and sexiness of making his full debut as the 15th Doctor. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/uJPfcXj

Question of Sport stops production, BBC confirms

There had been just two series with current host Paddy McGuiness and captains Sam Quek and Ugo Monye. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/vZkHSPr

Prince Harry to find out rulings on hacking claims

A judge is going to publish landmark decisions on Prince Harry's claims against Mirror newspapers. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/NeWnIML

The Clarion: The accessible musical instrument you can play with your eyes

The classical music world welcomes a fully inclusive instrument into the fold - meet the Clarion. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/lpMbCzO

Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andre Braugher died of lung cancer

The Emmy winner was diagnosed with the disease several months ago, his publicist says. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/NSw4Gt2

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet stars back in Newcastle for 2024 reunion

The cast of the hit TV show will return to Newcastle for an event to mark its 40-year legacy in May. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/dl1Ccvo

Brooklyn Nine-Nine stars pay tribute to Andre Braugher

The hit show's cast remember their "kind" and "loyal" captain, who loved singing in his dressing room. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/6FV20tb

Rebel Moon's Zack Snyder is glad Disney rejected him

Zack Snyder tells the BBC he is trying to launch his own Star Wars space epic equivalent. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/S2AzN1r

BTS go off into the army - what now for K-pop's biggest stars?

Millions of fans are mourning BTS' absence as the final members enlisted in the Korean army this week. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/6mAtSPa

The Rap Game UK: Winner LR Loose says genre 'can be like therapy'

After six weeks of intense challenges, one emcee has been crowned winner of the BBC Three show. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/w2p5SuL

Zahara: South African music icon Zahara dies aged 35

Zahara, known for her soulful voice and hit song Loliwe, was once named in a BBC 100 Women list. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/lwH7gFC

Alicia Keys' surprise performance for London commuters

Watch the US artist sing and play on a public piano inside St Pancras International station. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/itIMVXp

Golden Globe Awards: The 2024 nominations in full

Barbie, Oppenheimer, Poor Things and Killers of the Flower Moon are among the contenders. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/rWBRv6F

Reality TV star Honey Boo Boo pays tribute to sister who dies aged 29

Anna Cardwell, known as Chickadee, co-starred on the family reality TV show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/XVYwRUg

I'm A Celebrity winner named after Sam Thompson, Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage made final

Sam Thompson, Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage were the last men standing on the reality TV show. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/7rO36BX

Peter Kay plays secret homecoming shows to raise funds for Bolton Octagon theatre

The comedian breaks off from his arena tour to perform three intimate fundraising shows in one day. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/MGksufI

Judge orders BBC to release emails related to Martin Bashir

Judge criticises response to a request for documents about reporter behind Princess Diana interview. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/YitfFnL

Shirley Ballas says bullying nearly forced her to quit

The Strictly Come Dancing judge says she was targeted by men "at the top" of dancing. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/0eMNQUg

Tate McRae: Singer says she feels 'way more badass' after ditching 'sad girl' persona

The Canadian singer on her transformation from Billie Eilish balladeer to platinum-plated pop star. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/Ek5fDrQ

South Korea: The women pushing boundaries in K-drama

Korean dramas now have female leads, after years when the spotlight rarely shone on women. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/2Gh71Oo

Tributes and dancing at MacGowan's funeral

Family and friends paid tribute to the lead singer of The Pogues, at his funeral in County Tipperary. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/MLbNTGp

Ryan O'Neal: Oscar-nominated actor dead at 82

The actor is known for his roles in Love Story, What's Up, Doc? and Paper Moon. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/A3GgXcd

Taylor Swift's Eras tour brings in 'staggering' $1.04bn

The singer raked in the money faster than anyone and averaged one of the highest prices per ticket. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/x6bup4K

Wham!, Mariah Carey and The Pogues lead flood of Christmas songs in UK top 40

Last Christmas is back at number one, followed by Mariah Carey and The Pogues with Kirsty MacColl. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/TPseA2v

Chanel Metiers d'Art: 'It's an exciting time to be in Manchester'

Locals say it is exciting to be in Manchester after Chanel held its prestigious Metiers d'Art. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/EpXarjn

Chanel Metiers d'Art: Models turn Manchester street into a catwalk

Kristen Stewart and Hugh Grant were among the stars to cram into a Manchester street to watch the show. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/H0DyU7m

Brit Awards: Indie band Last Dinner Party win rising star prize

The indie band follow in the footsteps of Adele, Florence + The Machine and Sam Fender. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/iHBZGYO

Search begins for the 'boys who sang for Britten'

Decca Records is trying to track down members of a school choir who made a famous recording in 1963. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/CD1Rebl

Johnny Marr on music, memories and how Manchester made him

Ahead of two homecoming shows, iconic guitarist Johnny Marr considers his lifelong links to the city. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/KjAdmcO

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual assault by fourth woman

Following new legal action, the rapper says he "did not do any of the awful things being alleged". from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/ik4ctWz

Jamie Foxx makes first public appearance after illness

The actor has been missing from the public eye since April 2023, as he battled an undisclosed life-threatening condition. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/u1po4V8

देश में हर दिन 468 लोगों ने आत्महत्या की:इनमें 30 किसान-मजदूर; NCRB की रिपोर्ट में दावा- 2022 में 1.71 लाख लोगों ने सुसाइड किया

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Turner Prize 2023: Jesse Darling wins for art using tattered flags and barbed wire

Jesse Darling wins the prestigious £25,000 award for art making a comment on modern British life. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/lsDMnyB

Denny Laine, Wings and Moody Blues musician, dies age 79

The guitarist and singer worked alongside Sir Paul McCartney and co-wrote the hit Mull of Kintyre. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/o7qYWVa

I'm A Celebrity: Nella Rose eliminated from jungle

The influencer is the second contestant to be kicked off the show after getting the fewest public votes. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/oWnvgxI

The Holdovers: Could the Oscar-tipped film be a new Christmas classic?

Paul Giamatti and Alexander Payne team up 20 years after Sideways for The Holdovers, about a misanthrope under the mistletoe from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/mHF3vEx

Grand Theft Auto VI trailer finally revealed

Rockstar Games releases the trailer 15 hours earlier than expected after it is leaked online. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/WKqwPxn

Rizz named word of the year 2023 by Oxford University Press

Slang for charisma or romantic appeal beat Swiftie and situationship in Oxford dictionary award. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/EIfDtGj

BBC Sound of 2024: Tyla, Last Dinner Party and Kenya Grace tipped for success

Other rising music stars up for the prize include The Last Dinner Party, Elmiene and Ayra Starr. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/lOP91JF

Pogues, Wham! and Mariah battle to be Christmas number one

Fairytale of New York has surged since the death of Pogues' frontman Shane MacGowan. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/EiP9dOV

Are extreme temperatures threatening live music events?

The death of a fan at a Taylor Swift concert in Rio during throws up challenges for tour promoters. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/iZwdAey

Bond villains in the frame

See photographer Andy Gotts' pictures of the actors who have played the baddie in James Bond films. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/SR5nJiX

शरद पवार बोले- BJP के साथ कभी नहीं जाऊंगा:अजित के खुलासे पर बोले- जिसने चुपके से शपथ ली, उसे गंभीरता से नहीं लेता

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The Crown's Imelda Staunton on the 'shock' of playing the Queen when the Queen died

Imelda Staunton found out the monarch had died while filming the final series of the Netflix show. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/lXOY7ZM

Shane MacGowan's wife hopes Fairytale of New York will be Christmas number one

Victoria Mary Clarke wants Fairytale of New York to top the festive chart in her husband's memory. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/mIZB2zv

Putin ally Gergiev gets top theatre job at Bolshoi as well as Mariinsky

Russia's best-known conductor is appointed head of the Bolshoi as well as the Mariinsky Theatre. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/B10uAW7

Shane MacGowan: NYPD bagpiper recalls rollicking shoot of classic Pogues video

When they starred in Fairytale of New York, the Irish-American officers had never heard of The Pogues. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/wYhZxji

American Symphony: Jon Batiste on filming private anguish behind his musical success

American Symphony sees the musician win at the 2022 Grammys while his wife is treated for cancer. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/bp4K2F1

Elliott Erwitt: Legendary photographer dies aged 95

Magnum says he will be remembered for seeking out life's "most absurd and charming moments". from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/3ualgEB