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Crowds line Saint-Tropez streets for Bardot funeral
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:27:25 GMT
The French film star had wanted her funeral to be without fanfare - but locals wanted to pay her a proper adieu.
From trauma to triumph: Jim Legxacy is transforming UK rap
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:09 GMT
The south London rapper and producer's latest release has been called "a landmark moment for UK music".
Trainer's family share their pride over boxing film
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:05:40 GMT
Tara Ingle said her father would have "loved" to have known he was played in a film "by a big star".
The two sides of Sombr, the singer sparkling through the sadness
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:02:48 GMT
The alt-pop star comes third in the BBC Sound of 2026, which showcases the year's top rising stars.
Dawn French reveals whether she can keep a secret
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:14:17 GMT
Dawn French stars in the BBC's new sitcom Can You Keep a Secret? which was filmed in Somerset.
The two sides of Sombr, the singer sparkling through the sadness
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:02:48 GMT
The alt-pop star comes third in the BBC Sound of 2026, which showcases the year's top rising stars.
Nick Reiner's lawyer removes himself from murder case
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:11:35 GMT
The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner appeared in a Los Angeles court, now represented by a public defender.
Ruth Jones excited by first drama role in Netflix series
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:00:06 GMT
The Gavin and Stacey writer stars opposite Cold Feet's James Nesbitt in Harlan Coben's latest crime thriller
How Geese took flight to become 'Gen Z's first great American band'
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:59:13 GMT
The New Yorkers, who are fourth in the BBC's Sound of 2026, say they're 'still processing' their rise.
Sound of 2026: 10 acts you'll be obsessed with next year
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:09:44 GMT
The list tips new music for the coming year, following previous winners like Adele, Haim and Chappell Roan.
Reluctant rockers Royel Otis tipped for success
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:02:28 GMT
The Australian indie pop duo had to be talked into becoming a band. It has more than paid off.
Owen Cooper tells Timothée Chalamet: I'm not Scouse
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:46:42 GMT
The actors' chat at the Critics' Choice Awards in California turned to talk of Liverpool.
Cat Burns celebrates 'start of new life' after breast reduction surgery
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:59:42 GMT
The singer and recent Celebrity Traitor said her breasts had caused her problems since childhood.
How Geese took flight to become 'Gen Z's first great American band'
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:59:13 GMT
The New Yorkers, who are fourth in the BBC's Sound of 2026, say they're 'still processing' their rise.
Timothée's shoutout for Kylie and other moments from Critics' Choice Awards
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:46:54 GMT
Jessie Buckley won best actress and Adolescence also scooped four awards on the night in California.
Martin Clunes to take on role of Huw Edwards in new drama
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:02:49 GMT
Doc Martin star Martin Clunes will portray former BBC presenter Huw Edwards in a two-part factual series.
Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 'devastated' by death of young son
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:35:01 GMT
The Half of a Yellow Sun and We Should All Be Feminists writer's twin boys were born in 2024.
Reality TV star Spencer Pratt announces run for LA mayor
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:00:08 GMT
His longshot bid comes on the anniversary of a wildfire that destroyed his home in the Pacific Palisades area.
From trauma to triumph: Jim Legxacy is transforming UK rap
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:09 GMT
The south London rapper and producer's latest release has been called "a landmark moment for UK music".
South Korea's 'movie of the year' is an indie story about a teen's trauma
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:15:58 GMT
The World of Love has been praised for its touching, empathetic portrayal of life after sexual assault.
'Secret traitor' revealed in dramatic uncloaking on The Traitors
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:31:51 GMT
The red-cloaked secret traitor had been controlling certain aspects of the game as part of a new twist.
Steve Coogan on his Roy Keane film - and his part in Posh and Becks' first meeting
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:02:40 GMT
Coogan stars as football boss Mick McCarthy in the film Saipan, about the fall-out between him and captain Roy Keane.
