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K-pop band member sued for $30m after bitter record label feud

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:14:18 GMT

Record label Ador says it has dropped NewJeans member Danielle Marsh while the return of Minji remains uncertain.

Cynthia Erivo's journey from nativity play solo to MBE

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:30:25 GMT

The London-born superstar is made an MBE in the New Year's Honours list for her musical and acting work.

Anthony Hopkins shares advice as he celebrates 50 years of sobriety

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:29:28 GMT

The Oscar-winning actor, 87, says he realised he needed help after driving a car while drunk.

Longplayer: The 1,000-year-long musical composition

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:05:16 GMT

The composition, by Jem Finer of the Pogues, has been playing since 31 December 1999.

Some of the best TV in years is coming - here are the highlights

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 04:27:06 GMT

We look ahead to 18 notable shows and events to look out for in 2026, from drama to sport.

Ronan Keating on his New Year's Eve show, resolutions, and Boyzone reunion

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:22:36 GMT

Ronan Keating says he hopes his BBC One concert will help people who are finding things difficult.

Sydney Sweeney: I want to make films that save people's lives

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:10:15 GMT

Sweeney is starring in The Housemaid, a psychological thriller based on Freida McFadden's hit book.

Beyoncé, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney's jeans: 15 viral moments that defined 2025

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:10:50 GMT

Dubai chocolate, Adolescence and the parodied Jet2 advert were some of the other most talked about moments.

In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:18:24 GMT

The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.

Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:03:06 GMT

Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.

Detective and crime novelist among new Traitors contestants

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:24:42 GMT

A barrister, nursery school teacher and cyber security expert will also enter the TV show's castle.

Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses lead New Year Honours

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 03:07:27 GMT

Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs.

Brigitte Bardot: The blonde bombshell who revolutionised French cinema

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:18:57 GMT

The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.

The Archers cast recreate lost first episode for 75th anniversary

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:07:26 GMT

The recording of the first episode didn't survive, so the current cast have recreated the opening scene.

12 books you need to read in 2026

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:14:43 GMT

Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between.

Look back at the notable deaths of 2025

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:55:44 GMT

Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.

Jazz musicians recreate 46-year-old pub record

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 15:39:54 GMT

Joe Trudgeon and Paul Archibald recorded a follow-up to a 1979 album recorded live at the Old Duke.

Discount tickets turned away at Jurassic World exhibit

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:09:47 GMT

The company behind the experience said it is doing a review to ensure this does not happen again.

More artists cancel Kennedy Center shows after Trump name change

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:46:44 GMT

A jazz group cancels their New Year’s Eve shows at the Washington arts institution, days after a Christmas Eve concert was called off.

Who's releasing new albums and will Oasis play Knebworth?

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:05:40 GMT

Music correspondent Mark Savage previews the biggest albums, tours and festivals of the coming year.

Corrie star dedicates MBE to working class actors

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:04:46 GMT

Sally Lindsay is among those from north-west England recognised in the New Year's Honours list.

George Clooney, wife Amal and their twins awarded French citizenship

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:31:58 GMT

The Hollywood actor and his wife, Amal, purchased their home in the south of France in 2021.

Isiah Whitlock Jr: The Wire and Veep actor dies at 71

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 02:07:51 GMT

Whitlock was known for his notably elongated, profane catchphrase, which he used on The Wire and in films.

I always wanted Paul Mescal to play Shakespeare, says Hamnet writer

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:08:26 GMT

Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell says the Irish actor "stood out a mile" long before break out Normal People role.

Why is K-pop band NewJeans on the rocks?

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:47:27 GMT

The group is losing one of its members - in yet another twist in a bitter year-long feud with its record label.

Death and disguises: Meet the artist reviving Ireland's lost laments

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:43:25 GMT

County Fermanagh musician Róis draws on the faded Irish tradition of keening to shape her award-winning album Mo Léan.

'I'm my own worst enemy' - Hamish Hawk gears up for Hogmanay

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:03:54 GMT

Hamish Hawk will support Wet Leg at Edinburgh's Hogmanay street party

Film lookahead: 20 highlights to watch out for

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:45:45 GMT

We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.

Style trends to look out for: Bold colours, tassels and loud luxury

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:54:47 GMT

These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.

Disney to pay $10m over alleged children's privacy law violations

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:15:50 GMT

Regulators accused Disney of failing to properly label kids' videos uploaded to YouYube, allowing for data collection and targeted advertising.

Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:23:59 GMT

The French model and actress has died at the age of 91.

Claudia teases 'extraordinary' Traitors twist as fans speculate about new red cloak

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:02:15 GMT

The hit show's new regular series had "moments that made me gasp", host Claudia Winkleman says.

Heated Rivalry author says TV success led to help with her Parkinson's

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:45:20 GMT

Rachel Reid says the publicity from the hit TV adaptation led a Parkinson's specialist to get in touch.

GTA 6 and everything else: What to watch in video games in 2026

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:08:12 GMT

Next year could be hugely significant for video games - here are the big things to keep an eye on.

French right pushes for national tribute to film star Brigitte Bardot

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:20:27 GMT

A petition for a national homage to Brigitte Bardot - who died on Sunday - attracts more than 23,000 signatures.