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• First trailer for Wicked sequel released (2025-06-05 01:40:17)
  Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will return for the second half of The Wizard of Oz spin-off.
• Witness testifies that Diddy dangled her over apartment balcony (2025-06-04 23:23:44)
  In an intense cross examination, Comb's lawyers sought to undermine the credibilty of witness Bryana Bongolan
• Stores open at midnight as fans rush to buy Nintendo Switch 2 (2025-06-04 23:01:09)
  One retailer says it's the "biggest gaming pre-order ever" - but there questions over whether high prices will dent sales.
• Meghan shares pregnant dance video to mark Lilibet's birthday (2025-06-04 17:18:24)
  The Duchess of Sussex releases a humorous video of her dancing whilst pregnant with Princess Lilibet in 2021.
• A-ha star Morten Harket diagnosed with Parkinson's (2025-06-04 14:33:17)
  The Norwegian says he has no problem accepting the diagnosis but does not feel like singing.
• National Trust covers artwork referencing JK Rowling after tampering (2025-06-04 11:11:17)
  A campaigner removed stitching on an artwork which covered the Harry Potter author's name.
• Meghan shares new photos of Lilibet to mark fourth birthday (2025-06-04 09:34:45)
  The Duchess of Sussex releases rare photos of Princess Lilibet to mark her birthday.
• 10cc star sees first match - and does love cricket (2025-06-04 07:53:07)
  Graham Gouldman goes to The Oval - decades after the hit song with lyrics "I don't like cricket - I love it".
• Singer Jessie J reveals early breast cancer diagnosis (2025-06-04 06:27:55)
  The singer says she will "disappear for a bit" to have surgery.
• 'I need a hug' - Singer Jessie J says she has breast cancer (2025-06-04 06:27:55)
  The singer says she will "disappear for a bit" to have surgery.
• Author Bernardine Evaristo 'astonished' to receive one-off £100k prize (2025-06-04 00:25:45)
  The trailblazing novelist says she will use the £100,000 prize money to support other female writers.
• Jonathan Joss: Three roles the late US actor was known for (2025-06-03 22:32:21)
  Joss was credited with improving the representation of Native Americans on screen, from King of the Hill to Parks and Recreation.
• Oreo maker sues Aldi in US over 'copycat' packaging (2025-06-03 21:57:46)
  The discount supermarket is being sued in a US court, accused of imitating the American biscuit brand.
• Blake Lively drops two claims against Justin Baldoni (2025-06-03 10:18:44)
  The actress's lawyers say they are "streamlining and focusing" her case.
• Coachella forces H from Steps' Welsh festival to change name (2025-06-03 09:53:58)
  Steps star Ian "H" Watkins says Cowchella has been forced to rebrand as Moo-La-La Festival.
• Jodie Marsh wins fight with council to keep lemurs (2025-06-03 09:38:29)
  The former glamour model cries in court as a judge rules in her favour and awards her £19,641.
• Glastonbury 2025: Full line-up and stage times revealed (2025-06-03 09:00:15)
  With three weeks to go, the UK's biggest festival unveils its full line-up, plus a few mystery sets.
• King of the Hill and Parks and Rec actor shot dead (2025-06-03 08:45:17)
  Jonathan Joss's husband says it was a homophobic hate crime, but police say there's no evidence of that.
• Bryan Adams to headline Radio 2 in the Park (2025-06-03 08:22:19)
  All you need to know about this year's line-up at Hylands Park in Chelmsford.
• 'Afroworld' exhibition to celebrate black hair (2025-06-03 06:44:40)
  Rayh Mohammed has combined photos and augmented reality to tell the stories of sitters from Hull.
• World Craft status for city's jewellery trade (2025-06-03 05:21:29)
  It is one of only eight cities in Europe to receive the designation from the World Crafts Council.
• Taskmaster creator hosts care home competition (2025-06-03 05:13:49)
  Alex Horne hosted the competition at Seccombe Court in Adderbury, Oxfordshire.
• More then 3,000 shows announced for Edinburgh Fringe (2025-06-03 05:10:06)
  Comedy, music, magic and cabaret will all be part of the arts festival, which runs from August 1 to 25.
• More than 3,000 shows announced for Edinburgh Fringe (2025-06-03 05:10:06)
  Comedy, music, magic and cabaret will all be part of the arts festival, which runs from August 1 to 25.
• Britain's Got Talent comic addresses online trolls (2025-06-03 04:27:39)
  Joseph Charm came fifth after receiving the Golden Buzzer from judge Alesha Dixon.
• Disney makes hundreds more layoffs as it cuts costs (2025-06-03 01:58:22)
  The media giant has been under pressure as viewers move away from cable TV to streaming platforms.
• Jonathan Anderson makes history as Dior's new creative director (2025-06-02 11:43:14)
  Designer Jonathan Anderson is the first person to head both the men's and women's collections at the French fashion house.
• Harry Moulding's BGT win a 'dream come true' (2025-06-02 11:07:28)
  Harry Moulding from Blackpool describes the "whirlwind" since his Britain's Got Talent win on Saturday.
• 'My Britain's Got Talent win is a dream come true' (2025-06-02 11:07:28)
  The magician from Blackpool says it has been a "whirlwind" since his win on Saturday.
• Chelmsford revealed as Radio 2 in the Park location (2025-06-02 07:15:02)
  The line-up is expected to be revealed live on-air on Tuesday.
• Jonathan Anderson becomes Dior's creative director (2025-06-02 07:09:30)
  Designer Jonathan Anderson is the first person to head both the men's and women's collections at the French fashion house.
• The AI copyright standoff continues - with no solution in sight (2025-06-02 06:22:46)
  The bitter row over how to protect artists in the artificial intelligence age returns to the Lords.
• Government AI copyright plan suffers fourth House of Lords defeat (2025-06-02 06:22:46)
  The bitter row over how to protect artists in the artificial intelligence age returns to the Lords.
• Mormon wives on swinging scandals, friendship fallouts and religious backlash (2025-06-02 00:52:03)
  Set in suburban Utah, the series follows a group of Mormon women, most of whom rose to fame on TikTok.
• Katie Piper: 'Ageing can be compared to a bereavement' (2025-06-01 20:18:55)
  Campaigner and presenter, who was scarred in an acid attack, says not fearing ageing "scares some people."
• 'I'm over knife attack,' says Salman Rushdie (2025-06-01 19:47:06)
  The literary giant spoke at the Hay Festival about getting back to fiction and free speech.
• Former Race Across the World contestant dies in crash (2025-06-01 18:29:16)
  Sam Gardiner featured in the second series of the TV show with his mum Jo in 2020.
• 'Raised in a council house, I never saw writing as a career' (2025-06-01 18:27:52)
  Hanan Issa praises Hay Festival for providing a space for people from marginalised backgrounds.
• John Wick spin-off Ballerina and Switch 2 launches - what's coming up this week (2025-06-01 17:32:35)
  TikTok star Addison Rae’s debut studio album is also being released this week.
• Ranganathan opens up about mental health struggle (2025-06-01 00:53:41)
  The comedian says he hopes to destigmatise mental health issues by being open about his own experiences.
• As Punjabi hip-hoppers go global, bhangra outfits get a makeover (2025-06-01 00:45:25)
  New-age Punjabi music artists are blending Western outfits with tradition, reflecting a broader cultural shift.
• The Mississippi town behind the box office hit Sinners (2025-06-01 00:33:15)
  Ryan Coogler presented his smash-hit Sinners in Clarksdale, Mississippi, which served as inspiration for his genre-defying movie.
• This Mississippi town without a cinema inspired a hit - now it gets to see the film (2025-06-01 00:33:15)
  Ryan Coogler presented his smash-hit Sinners in Clarksdale, Mississippi, which served as inspiration for his genre-defying movie.
• Blues legends got their start in this town - now it's inspired hit film Sinners (2025-06-01 00:33:15)
  Clarksdale, Mississippi is where some of the biggest legends in Blues music got their start.
• Ncuti Gatwa regenerates into Billie Piper as he leaves Doctor Who (2025-05-31 21:08:31)
  The actor leaves his role as the Doctor after playing the iconic character for two series on Doctor Who.
• Sharon Horgan says she only found confidence after Bad Sisters series two (2025-05-31 15:56:51)
  The TV star, who is also behind hits like Motherland, said she finally feels she "belongs in the room."
• Desperate Housewives star Valerie Mahaffey dies aged 71 (2025-05-31 14:37:17)
  The star died in California on Friday after being diagnosed with cancer, her publicist says.
• What was it like auditioning to be in the new Harry Potter TV show? (2025-05-31 05:59:57)
  More than 30,000 children applied - what was the process like, and what lies in store for the chosen few?
• Scouse superhero Speedo Mick: From rock bottom to seeing life story on stage (2025-05-31 01:44:21)
  He went from sleeping rough to raising £1m on charity walks in all weathers in just his swimming trunks.
• 'A cry from the council estate' - the trans teen drama that pulls no punches (2025-05-31 01:28:00)
  The coming-of-age BBC drama is a visceral look at working class life when you don't fit in.
• Shakira cancels second concert over production issues (2025-05-31 01:18:02)
  The Colombian pop star says she is "devastated", after also cancelling her previous show in Boston.
• 'As awkward as it gets': Ricky Gervais gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (2025-05-31 00:36:28)
  The British actor says he is "humbled" and his success was "luck, persistence, and a little bit of pushing against the tide".
• Samantha Mumba: From 'obnoxious teen' to pop superstar (2025-05-31 00:17:12)
  It was 25 years ago that the Dubliner's life changed forever when she shot to fame as a 17-year-old with debut single Gotta Tell You.
• The noise battle at the heart of Real Madrid's stadium (2025-05-30 23:58:31)
  It hosted 65,000 Taylor Swift fans last year but the Bernabéu stadium has been silent since September.
• M*A*S*H actress Loretta Swit dies aged 87 (2025-05-30 20:58:19)
  Swit won awards for her role as "Hot Lips" Houlihan, a nurse based at hospital during the Korean War.
• Jacqueline Wilson says she wouldn't return to Tracy Beaker as an adult (2025-05-30 16:42:20)
  The popular author tells the Hay Festival she would be wary of writing about Beaker in later life.
• Taylor Swift buys back her master recordings (2025-05-30 16:00:49)
  The singer announces that she owns the masters to her first six albums, for the first time ever.
• My greatest dream come true': Taylor Swift buys back rights to first six albums (2025-05-30 16:00:49)
  The singer announces that she owns the masters to her first six albums, for the first time ever.
• 'My greatest dream come true': Taylor Swift buys back rights to first six albums (2025-05-30 16:00:49)
  The singer announces that she owns the masters to her first six albums, for the first time ever.
• Gerry Adams awarded €100k in libel case against the BBC (2025-05-30 14:12:37)
  The former Sinn Féin leader was seeking damages over a story in which an anonymous contributor alleged he sanctioned the murder of Denis Donaldson.
• Wynne Evans to leave BBC after Strictly controversy (2025-05-30 13:39:28)
  Evans was previously taking time off his radio show after controversy around a remark he made.
• Women are farmers too, says Jeremy Clarkson's new sidekick (2025-05-30 10:39:13)
  Harriet Cowan says she wants to represent young female farmers and champion mental health.
• Jeremy Clarkson's new sidekick: 'I wear make-up but it doesn't mean I can't be a farmer' (2025-05-30 10:39:13)
  Harriet Cowan says she wants to represent young female farmers and champion mental health.
• New Banksy mystery location revealed (2025-05-30 10:32:02)
  The new piece of street art depicts the shadow of a lighthouse emerging out of a bollard.
• Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and assault (2025-05-30 10:16:46)
  The broadcaster appears at a plea hearing after being accused of five charges relating to four women.
• Jury reconvenes in Gerry Adams' libel case against the BBC (2025-05-30 09:55:15)
  The former Sinn Féin leader is seeking damages over a story in which an anonymous contributor alleged he sanctioned the murder of Denis Donaldson.
• Replica Shakespearean theatre seeks groundbreaking sponsorship deal (2025-05-30 08:47:41)
  The venue says it wants a deal like those for sport grounds to "support the theatre's ambitions".
• Woman who inspired Hollywood film relives emotions (2025-05-30 07:22:05)
  Raynor Winn's journey inspired a Hollywood film featuring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs.
• Jacob Alon: Free-spirited folk singer is one to watch (2025-05-30 06:18:34)
  The singer's music has been called delicate and otherworldly. Get to know them before everyone else.
• Doctor Who fan brings joy with life-size Daleks (2025-05-30 05:27:33)
  Mark Casto, 67, started making Daleks in lockdown and uses them to raise money for charity.
• Rik Mayall festival pays tribute to 'unique' talent (2025-05-30 05:14:07)
  Mayall performed in The Young Ones, Blackadder, Bottom and The New Statesman before his death in 2014.
• Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped and attacked ex-assistant, she tells court (2025-05-29 22:20:12)
  The anonymous witness tells the jury she lived in fear of the hip-hop mogul's violent rages.
• Why Succession creator Jesse Armstrong is writing about rich people again (2025-05-29 20:21:48)
  The Succession writer tells the Hay Festival about his fascination with who holds power in society.
• New Banksy revealed but location remains a mystery (2025-05-29 19:11:34)
  The latest piece of street art depicts the shadow of a lighthouse emerging out of a bollard.
• Oasis fans' anger at Manchester gig ticket plan (2025-05-29 19:07:48)
  Fans are asked to opt-in to a ballot for the closest spots to the stage for "safety" reasons.
• Loose Women's Nadia Sawalha brands ITV cuts 'brutal' (2025-05-29 16:05:04)
  The TV panellist says she "could be let go tomorrow" after ITV announced cuts to its daytime schedule.
• River City was no longer value for money, says BBC boss (2025-05-29 14:17:23)
  BBC Scotland Director Hayley Valentine said the show's audience had "declined significantly".
• Fans descend on village for Mike Peters' funeral (2025-05-29 12:30:07)
  The musician and charity fundraiser died last month aged 66 after living with cancer for 30 years.
• Rescheduled Kneecap Glasgow gig sells out pre-sale in seconds (2025-05-29 11:26:43)
  The Irish rap trio announced a gig at Glasgow's O2 academy on 8 July after being pulled from the TRNSMT bill.
• New Kneecap Glasgow gig sells out pre-sale in seconds (2025-05-29 11:26:43)
  The Irish rap trio announced a gig at Glasgow's O2 academy on 8 July after being pulled from the TRNSMT bill.
• Stars send support after comedian diagnosed with cancer (2025-05-29 11:04:28)
  Szubanski is best known for her iconic role as Sharon Strzelecki in Australian sitcom Kath & Kim.
• Smokey Robinson files $500m case against rape accusers (2025-05-29 08:44:41)
  The case accuses four ex-housekeepers of fabricating allegations as part of an "extortionate" lawsuit.
• Sophie Habboo joins husband Jamie Laing as Radio 1 co-host (2025-05-29 08:16:44)
  A Radio 1 schedule shake-up also sees I'm A Celeb star GK Barry presenting at weekends.
• Doctor sent to Welsh summer set for freezing actors (2025-05-29 07:45:20)
  Asked if The Ballad of Wallis Island was filmed in summer, Carey Mulligan said "it's Wales".
• Doctor sent to Welsh beach in summer for freezing actors (2025-05-29 07:45:20)
  Asked if The Ballad of Wallis Island was filmed in summer, Carey Mulligan said "it's Wales".
• How Netflix's Department Q went from Scandi noir to Tartan noir (2025-05-29 05:26:01)
  Director Scott Frank said he wanted to film in Edinburgh after stepping off a bus on the Royal Mile.
• Australian comedian Magda Szubanski diagnosed with cancer (2025-05-29 05:16:32)
  Szubanski is best known for her iconic role as Sharon Strzelecki in Australian sitcom Kath & Kim.
• Mike Peters' funeral will 'be like a festival' (2025-05-29 05:11:54)
  The musician and charity fundraiser died last month aged 66 after living with cancer for 30 years.
• 'Gareth made football more appealing for me' (2025-05-29 05:10:23)
  Dear England actress Liz White says the former England boss made her like football more.
• What's next for Remember Monday? (2025-05-29 05:06:00)
  They were the UK's first girl group entrant to Eurovision since 1999.
• Deborra-Lee Furness describes 'betrayal' amid Hugh Jackman divorce (2025-05-29 01:37:28)
  The couple filed for divorce this month after announcing their separation in September 2023.
• Deborra-Lee Furness describes 'betrayal' after Hugh Jackman divorce (2025-05-29 01:37:28)
  The couple filed for divorce this month after announcing their separation in September 2023.
• Cassie Ventura needed stitches after Diddy beating, trial hears (2025-05-28 23:21:59)
  Deonte Nash testified that he spent years witnessing the music mogul's abuse and threats.
• Marathi cinema goes global - but can it step outside of Bollywood's shadow? (2025-05-28 22:57:49)
  Marathi cinema is seeing a quiet emergence, with a diverse range of films screening at international festivals.
• Hailey Bieber's makeup brand sold to e.l.f. in $1bn deal (2025-05-28 22:42:05)
  Buyer e.l.f. Beauty calls it a "beautiful brand that we believe is ready for rocketship growth".
• Hailey Bieber's make-up brand sold to e.l.f. (2025-05-28 22:42:05)
  Buyer e.l.f. Beauty calls it a "beautiful brand that we believe is ready for rocketship growth".
• Giant of African literature Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o dies aged 87 (2025-05-28 19:26:40)
  The Kenyan author sent shockwaves through African literature by refusing to write in English.
• Five arrested over protests at Gal Gadot filming (2025-05-28 19:12:50)
  The Israeli actress has faced protests while filming across London over recent weeks, the Met says.
• Kneecap axed from TRNSMT festival over police concerns (2025-05-28 18:43:59)
  Police Scotland said last week that allowing the trio to perform at Glasgow Green in July would require "a significant policing operation".
• Kara Tointon has double mastectomy after gene test (2025-05-28 17:21:02)
  The actress, 41, reveals she has had preventative surgery after learning she carries the BRCA gene.
• Council denies Clarkson's claims it was 'awkward' (2025-05-28 12:16:32)
  Jeremy Clarkson said a council did not have "a single positive thing to say" as he considered buying a pub.
• Trump to pardon reality TV couple after daughter's Fox News interview (2025-05-27 23:55:18)
  Julie and Todd Chrisley were convicted of fraud and tax evasion, but will be released after campaigning by their daughter Savannah.
• Manchester Museum named European Museum Of The Year (2025-05-27 17:42:57)
  The museum, on Oxford Road, is the first university-linked institution to win the prestigious accolade.
• 'It's been so special' - Lineker's final Match of the Day sign-off (2025-05-25 23:42:25)
  Gary Lineker signs off his final Match of the Day appearance by thanking his colleagues and viewers after 25 years of presenting the show.

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