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Wicked sequel leaves critics less spellbound than first film
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:57:48 GMT
Several critics highlighted Ariana Grande's performance, but were cooler on the film overall.
Technical wizardry and drama - but Hunger Games on stage divides critics
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:08:06 GMT
The Hunger Games: On Stage brings Panem to life in a purpose-built 1,200 seat arena in Canary Wharf.
La Voix to miss Strictly Blackpool specials due to injury
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:52:19 GMT
The drag performer will miss this weekend's shows in order to rest, producers have confirmed.
Watch: How the BBC works... in under two minutes
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:08:53 GMT
Culture reporter Noor Nanji explains how the BBC is funded and governed, amid controversy that has lead to the departures of two senior bosses.
Baby Shark: How a 90-second clip created a $400m business
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:00:46 GMT
Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children's song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut.
Williamson's Brits trophy 'inspired by Manchester'
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:56:04 GMT
The designer says his "chic, elegant and timeless" statue design was inspired by his home city.
Reselling tickets above face value to be banned by government
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:09:43 GMT
Ministers say they will tackle sites offering music, theatre and sport tickets at above face value.
Dan Wootton denies High Court claim that he catfished 'former colleague'
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:25:06 GMT
In High Court documents, the broadcaster said he did not trick a man into sending him explicit photos.
Rizzle Kicks on adjusting to the TikTok generation
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:25:32 GMT
Jordan Stephens, from the duo, says it "took a minute to adjust" when releasing their first music in years.
Global girl group Katseye have received 'thousands' of death threats
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:37:29 GMT
The band, nominated for best new act at the Grammys, discuss the "jarring" hatred they've received.
BBC now faces tough legal battle with world's most powerful man. What happens next?
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:26:07 GMT
Anyone who thought an apology to Donald Trump was going to stop his threat of a lawsuit was deluded, writes Culture and Media Editor Katie Razzall.
Ariana Grande's 2026 tour to be 'last hurrah' for a long time
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:05:18 GMT
The US pop star insisted she has not ruled out getting back on the road in the future
David Shrigley's piles of old rope on sale for £1m
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:14:51 GMT
The BBC's Colin Paterson shows us artist David Shrigley's new artwork, Exhibition of Old Rope.
Klimt painting second most expensive artwork sold at auction
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:55:50 GMT
The portrait of Austrian heiress Elisabeth Lederer was looted by the Nazis and almost destroyed.
Oasis fan's death at Wembley was 'tragic accident'
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:15:22 GMT
Lee Claydon, 45, fell from an upper level at Wembley Stadium during an Oasis concert.
Diddy denies sexual battery allegation after Los Angeles authorities open probe
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:21:34 GMT
The new criminal investigation comes as the music mogul is serving a 4-year prison term.
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 heads for Sunderland
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:10:27 GMT
The annual music festival will take place at Herrington Country Park between 22 to 24 May next year.
Daniel Radcliffe wrote supportive letter to new Potter cast
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:52:36 GMT
The star of the movie franchise says he "just wants to hug" the young actors in the upcoming TV adaptation.
Music venue says it was a 'mistake' to cancel Jewish band gig
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:12:53 GMT
Strange Brew in Bristol says it cancelled a gig by a Oi Va Voi after pressure from "activist groups".
Matthew Rhys channels Hannibal Lecter in new Netflix thriller
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:13:54 GMT
The Cardiff-born actor spoke about his Welsh heritage and his latest series on Jimmy Fallon's show.
Nicki Minaj supports contested Trump claim Christians being persecuted in Nigeria
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:04:21 GMT
The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.
TikTok award winner Max: 'It takes me hours to make the content you scroll on the toilet'
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:11:12 GMT
Max Klymenko won creator of the year while Bemi Orojuogun, better known as bus aunty, won video of the year.
'There's a bit of anxiety': Stranger Things cast and creators on the show's end
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:20:49 GMT
After five seasons the show is coming to an end, but a spin-off is already in development.
All you need to know about the new ticketing laws
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:00:52 GMT
A proposed law will make it illegal to resell tickets for events such as concerts above face value.
Watch: Moment Bridget Jones statue is unveiled in London
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:45:34 GMT
Renée Zellweger has called a new statue "adorable," adding: "I think she's much cuter than me."
Line of Duty to return for seventh series on BBC
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:12:58 GMT
Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston will all reprise their roles in the hugely popular drama.
Call of Duty is back, and it's got a battle on its hands
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:47:29 GMT
The annual instalment of the massive series faces new challenges from competitor Battlefield 6.
Stranger Things star to make her West End debut
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:32:05 GMT
The US actress will swap the screen for the stage when she takes on the leading lady role of Juliet.
