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The Lady: The decline and fall of the bible of female gentility

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:37:36 GMT

The magazine, seen on news stands since 1885, has formally announced it will cease publication.

Daryl Hannah shows husband Neil Young's softer side in new tour film

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:56:32 GMT

The actress stayed behind the camera to make a documentary about Young's 2023 solo tour.

ITVBe to be rebranded as ITV Quiz

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:18:46 GMT

The network said its reality shows such as The Only Way Is Essex would move to ITV2.

The Last of Us is back, and it's The Apprentice final: What's coming up this week

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 16:33:44 GMT

Warfare is also coming out, while new game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is released.

'Don't you drop that!': Ant & Dec join Newcastle players on parade

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 17:19:57 GMT

Tens of thousands of supporters have joined the celebrations as the bus travels through the city.

Jonathan Anderson gets top Dior menswear job

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:28:35 GMT

The County Londonderry fashion designer stepped down as the creative director of Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe in March.

When do impressions stop being funny and start being mean?

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:13:58 GMT

Actress Aimee Lou Wood criticised a Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketch that impersonated her using exaggerated prosthetic teeth.

Watch: Michigan town forms human chain to move 9,100 books for shop

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:50:39 GMT

Community members in the small town of Chelsea passed the books one-by-one to the bookstore's new location a block away.

Singer Self Esteem: There were moments I considered giving up

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:58:11 GMT

The singer describes the troubled gestation of her third album, as she launches it on the West End.

Will WWE's big Netflix gamble pay off at WrestleMania?

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:03:35 GMT

Wrestling's main event is to stream live on Netflix for the first time - here's why it matters.

Entertainer gets theatre poster-style headstone

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:14:51 GMT

Roy Hudd's widow praises the "fantastic" tribute created for the late comic and actor.

Viral Apple dance creator sues Roblox over its use in the game

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:55:58 GMT

Charli XCX and Kylie Jenner are among the celebs who've copied Kelley Heyer's viral dance to the song.

Big drop in plays staged by theatres over past decade

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:27:26 GMT

The number of plays and musicals staged by the UK's main subsidised theatres is down by almost a third.

Chilli vs the chiller: Lord Sugar hires new Apprentice

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:01:03 GMT

He bills the battle between Indian-flavoured pizzas and air conditioning as "chilli vs the chiller".

Gene Hackman's wife searched online for flu and Covid symptoms

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:33:35 GMT

Betsy Arakawa searched online for whether Covid can cause dizziness or nosebleeds, police files say.

BBC Sounds block outside UK delayed

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:07:14 GMT

BBC said it is working on plans to have other BBc stations available to those outside the UK and will not close BBC Sounds until then.

Ex-Radio 2 newsreader and DJ Colin Berry dies at 79

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:35:39 GMT

The broadcaster was also the UK's jury spokesman at the Eurovision Song Contest for 25 years.

Eastenders star playing her part in keeping the Fringe fresh

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:33:23 GMT

Michelle Collins is making her Edinburgh debut as the Fringe looks to the future with a new leader.

25 of the best theatre shows to see in spring and summer 2025

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:46:16 GMT

New shows take inspiration from Banksy, football boss Marcelo Bielsa, and an eccentric aristocrat.

The Last of Us: Bella Ramsey talks season 2, autism, and growing up on screen

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:08:25 GMT

The actor speaks about growing up in the spotlight and embracing their autism diagnosis.

Famed Philippine film star Nora Aunor dies at 71

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 01:54:13 GMT

She was one of the Philippines' biggest film stars with a career that spanned seven decades.

MrBeast apologises after 'horrible' Las Vegas event

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:25:54 GMT

The YouTuber promised disappointed fans, who had spent $1,000 on 'The MrBeast Experience', a visit to his studio.

The stars who turned their backs on Hollywood (and some who returned)

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:39:26 GMT

As Cate Blanchett considers giving up acting, we take a look at other stars who quit the profession.

Flintoff 'didn't leave house for six months' after crash

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:03:44 GMT

The former England cricketer speaks about his recovery from the crash ahead of a new documentary.

US actress Michelle Trachtenberg died from diabetes complications

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:39:36 GMT

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress was found "unresponsive" at her New York City apartment in February.

The best sets to stream on Coachella's second weekend

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:03:01 GMT

The festival returns for a second weekend in the Californian desert. Here's how to watch at home.

The young vicar with millions of views on TikTok

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:42:02 GMT

Reverend Pippa White is the curate for Fauls, Tilstock, and Whitchurch - and has become a rising star on video-sharing app TikTok.

Reboot of disaster-hit Fyre Festival postponed, US media reports

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:36:31 GMT

The organisers of the failed 2017 Fyre Festival are reportedly looking for a new location for the reboot.

Leicester Square busking ban comes into force

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:20:40 GMT

Westminster City Council has suspended busking in the area in order to comply with a court ruling.

Who is Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the US rapper accused of sex trafficking?

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:45:23 GMT

The rap mogul denies charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, and allegations from several women.

Robbie Williams: Photo requests cause 'discomfort'

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:18:53 GMT

The singer says he feels there is an "unspoken law" that celebrities should always be accessible.

Ryan Gosling to star in new Star Wars film

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:02:21 GMT

The new Disney project, titled Star Wars: Starfighter, is set to be released in May 2027.

Sugababes join Radio 1's Big Weekend line-up

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:08:23 GMT

The Anthems headliners will join the likes of Sam Fender, Tom Grennan and Mumford & Sons in Liverpool.

How hard is it to do a fab job of playing a Beatle?

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:09:31 GMT

Portraying some of the most famous people on the planet has its challenges, experts say.

Moment BBC programme sparks memory of man with dementia

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:03:27 GMT

The use pictures or music to evoke a response in people living with dementia can help start a conversation with loved ones and carers.

Doctor Who boss hits back at 'wokeness' criticisms

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:45:40 GMT

The showrunner says he has "no time" for complaints about diversity from "online warriors".

Air Force Huns? Branson responds to Greg James appeal for space mission

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:52:27 GMT

Sir Richard Branson has responded to Radio 1's Greg James suggestion for a British 'Air Force Hun' mission.