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Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:13:13 GMT
Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Knitwear, jumpsuits and Cluedo: Traitors fashion explained
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:03:54 GMT
It's not just what they say or how they act that influences their fellow contestants - it's how they dress, too.
Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:08:05 GMT
The event, advertised through official channels, was criticised in China for being held at a military memorial.
'Why can't women have experience?' New Bridgerton series tackles sex taboo
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:33 GMT
Bridgerton is back, with Francesca on the hunt for sex tips and Benedict finally meeting his match.
Vampire film Sinners breaks Oscar nominations record
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:10:44 GMT
The horror is up for 16 awards - setting a new record for the most Oscar nominations for a single film.
Eight surprise takeaways from the Oscar nominations
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:07:32 GMT
Paul Mescal and Chase Infiniti missed out, while other actors carried their films to a nomination.
Snoop Dogg aiming to make Swansea FC a 'global name'
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:32:59 GMT
Rapper Snoop Dogg says he wants to play his part in making Swansea City become a "global name".
Nicki Minaj calls herself Trump's 'number one fan' and shows off gold card visa
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:20:47 GMT
The rapper, born in Trinidad and Tobago, praises the US president while Bruce Springsteen protests aboout ICE.
One Battle After Another leads Bafta nominations
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:15:13 GMT
The political thriller has 14 nominations, with Sinners, Hamnet and Marty Supreme also recognised.
Why celebrities keep moving to the Cotswolds - as new star buys mansion
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:05:38 GMT
The Beckhams, Clarkson and Hugh Grant own homes in the idyllic area - but what makes it so appealing?
Maya Jama and Ruben Dias' Cheshire home targeted by burglars
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:40:10 GMT
Jama was in South Africa filming Love Island and Dias was watching his team Manchester City play.
How to watch the Oscar-nominated films
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:15:29 GMT
Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up.
Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo: We're like a couple of naughty school kids
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:19:27 GMT
The pair star in Crime 101, a tense thriller that swaps superhero spectacle for a game of psychological cat and mouse.
Is your favourite show being simplified so you can keep scrolling?
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:59:37 GMT
Are TV shows having to adapt to our attention spans?
Welsh horror film shot in England due to smoking ban
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:54:13 GMT
Strict non-smoking rules in Wales made it impossible for key scenes to look authentic, the film's director says.
Take That's new documentary tells a very familiar story
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:34:14 GMT
The band's new Netflix show contains a surprise new song, but much of the story has been told before.
Alan Carr accidentally revealed Traitors victory hours after filming
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:11:47 GMT
The comedian inadvertently revealed his victory to a cameraman while working the following day.
BBC vows to better reflect working-class audiences around UK
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:40:51 GMT
An independent review also found the BBC can do more to represent the experiences of older women.
'Heated Rivalry inspired me to come out as gay'
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:07:13 GMT
For most catching up on the show Heated Rivalry, it is entertainment to be gossiped about at work or online. For Jesse Kortuem, it hit deeper.
The small social club that 'made' Gary Barlow
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:04:40 GMT
A Netflix documentary reveals the Take That singer first performed at Connah's Quay Labour Club.
Baftas 2026: The nominations list in full
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:17:41 GMT
Find out which stars and films are in the running for the most prestigious awards in British film.
Documentary on Glasgow immigration protest wins Sundance award
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:11:45 GMT
The film documents how hundreds of residents in Pollokshields prevented the detention of two neighbours during a dawn raid in May 2021.
Oscars 2026: Nominees list in full
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:08:59 GMT
This year's list of Oscar nominees includes One Battle After Another, Sinners and Hamnet.
'I was in bed': How British-born actor Delroy Lindo heard about Oscar nomination
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:08:33 GMT
Lindo and his Sinners co-star Wunmi Mosaku are the only two UK actors nominated for an Oscar this year.
'Leading actor Bafta nomination is unbelievable'
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:38:42 GMT
Robert Aramayo is nominated for I Swear, which tells the story of a teen with Tourette's syndrome.
Has Harry Styles killed the world tour?
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:17:51 GMT
Artists including Ariana Grande are opting for longer residencies in key cities rather than touring more locations.
The stars and styles from Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:24:47 GMT
Fashion's finest gather in the French capital for a week of high-end designs and celebrity sightings.
Did Beyoncé split country music in two?
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:53:13 GMT
Cowboy Carter winning the Grammy's country album of the year last year sent shockwaves through the industry.
Joanna Lumley and Queen attend Jilly Cooper memorial
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:04:52 GMT
Royalty and acting stars were at the London service to pay their tributes to the writer.
Hidden postcards give first look at Beatles film
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:31:44 GMT
A student at Liverpool's LIPA finds one of 1,000 postcards promoting the new Beatles films.
Pedro Pascal and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Catherine O'Hara
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:55:24 GMT
The Canadian comedic actress died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 71 following a brief illness.
