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Soap villain Barry Grant to join Brookside return

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:03:32 GMT

Paul Usher will reprise his role as the Channel 4 soap's hard man for the drama's revival.


Sabrina Carpenter album 'not for pearl clutchers'

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:20:36 GMT

The star says her new album, Man's Best Friend, comes with a warning but what do the critics think?


Taylor's engaged - what we learned and the new details revealed by Travis's dad

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:50:09 GMT

As the news broke, many Swifties joke on social media they are happy for their "close friend" Swift.


Thousands attend Kneecap home gig after year of controversy

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:18:27 GMT

A fan says the way they and headliners Fontaines DC 'challenge the establishment' adds to their appeal.


Ariana Grande announces first tour in seven years

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:37:52 GMT

The tour will include five dates in London - the only shows currently announced outside North America.


Julia Roberts says sexual assault film is meant to provoke debate

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:02:47 GMT

The actress says her new film about a sexual assault on a college campus will provoke debate.


Ted Lasso's Nick Mohammed just can't stay away from Richmond

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:08:59 GMT

The actor and comedian joins Josh Widdicombe in the Radio 2 studio for a chat.


George Clooney film praised as 'midlife crisis masterpiece'

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:28:00 GMT

Netflix’s Jay Kelly sees the actor portray an ageing movie star, drawing parallels with his own life.


Tyla learns how to prep for Notting Hill Carnival

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:43:40 GMT

Radio 1Xtra presenter Nadia Jae shares her top tips for Notting Hill Carnival with singer Tyla.


Jacqueline Wilson on the 'easiest and hardest book I've ever written'

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 23:00:15 GMT

Picture Imperfect follows two sisters who struggle to cope with their mentally ill mother.


Downton Abbey 'iconic' props and costumes up for auction

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:51:43 GMT

Props, costumes and set pieces from the popular British historical drama Downton Abbey are being auctioned for charity in London.


Coldplay change Wembley dates due to Tube strike

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 12:09:19 GMT

Coldplay says strikes on the London Underground mean two dates on its world tour will be changed.


'Which one is your real hair?' Why Cardi B's wigs and nails baffled lawyers in court

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:37:29 GMT

The rapper took to the witness stand in Los Angeles this week in an assault case which has gone viral.


Wet Leg announced as Edinburgh's Hogmanay headliners

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:39:57 GMT

The Indie-Rockers will play the world-famous event, held in Princes Street Gardens, for the first time.


Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch's secrets to successful marriages

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:47:52 GMT

The pair play a wealthy couple once blissfully in love and now find themselves in a marriage breakdown.


Gordon Ramsay says he had treatment to remove skin cancer

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:44:40 GMT

The TV chef thanked his medical team for their 'fast, reactive work' to remove the cancer.


What is behind the passion of Love Island USA's Nigerian fanbase?

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 23:44:25 GMT

Nigerians made their mark during this year's Love Island USA - but it caused tensions within the fanbase.


What difference will marriage make to Taylor Swift's music?

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:03:58 GMT

She's known as pop's most confessional songwriter, so how will domestic bliss change Taylor Swift?


'One-take wonder': David Jason on that iconic chandelier scene

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:08:20 GMT

The British actor who portrayed Del Boy in the TV show Only Fools and Horses told BBC Breakfast about how the backstage crew reacted to the show's famous chandelier scene


America's royal wedding? What Taylor and Travis' big day could look like

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:14:08 GMT

From dress(es) to secret plans, experts share their predictions for America's wedding of the century.


Watch: Filming of new Harry Potter series spotted in London

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:38:00 GMT

Actors including Dominic McLaughlin and Nick Frost, who play Harry and Hagrid, are spotted in Southwark.


Taylor Swift's engagement ring, and the celebrity trend for big rocks

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:04:43 GMT

Georgina Rodri´guez, Dua Lipa and Zendaya are just some of the recently-engaged stars with standout rings.


India's International Booker winner at the centre of a political row

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:58:17 GMT

Banu Mushtaq has become the subject of a controversy after she was invited to inaugurate a prominent festival in Karnataka.


Frankenstein is monster success at Venice film festival

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 22:04:19 GMT

Saltburn star Jacob Elordi is unrecognisable as Frankenstein's creation in the new Netflix adaptation.


Meghan on who said 'I love you' first, and what she misses about UK

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:06:17 GMT

The Royal Family don't get a mention in part two of Meghan's TV show, nor does the rift within it.


Emma Stone dazzles Venice with alien kidnap drama

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:18:48 GMT

The actress plays a powerful CEO who is held captive in a basement by two conspiracy theorists.


BBC Proms performance interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 22:26:32 GMT

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra had to restart its recital on Friday after a lengthy disturbance.


Jessie J cancels tour dates to undergo surgery

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:15:53 GMT

"I need to be better, I need to be healed and this is the right decision to make," she tells fans.




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