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Blockbusters, battles and Brits: Hollywood gears up for Oscar nominations

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:24:18 GMT

Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are all in contention this year.

Chris Pratt on new film Mercy: I asked to be locked into an executioner's chair

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:37:41 GMT

The Marvel star plays a detective with 90 minutes to prove to an AI judge he did not murder his wife.

Taylor Swift makes history as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:42:54 GMT

The US pop superstar is among nine songwriters who have been inducted into the 2026 class.

Beckham v Peltz Beckham: Could Brooklyn torpedo the family brand?

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:05:28 GMT

Brooklyn's explosive post about Brand Beckham "has ruptured it from within", one commentator says.

Olivia Dean and Lola Young dominate Brit Award nominations

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:45:05 GMT

A new wave of pop stars lead the shortlist, while Pulp pick up their first nomination in 30 years.

Drama classes help GPs handle difficult patients

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:18:03 GMT

Hull Truck Theatre's classes aim to build communication, empathy and confidence in trainee GPs.

Blake Lively called Justin Baldoni 'a clown' in text messages

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:54:16 GMT

Newly unsealed court documents show Lively criticising the It Ends With Us director.

Prue Leith leaves The Great British Bake Off

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:06:13 GMT

She has been a judge on Channel 4's baking competition alongside Paul Hollywood since 2017.

Brit Awards 2026: Full list of nominees

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:45:43 GMT

Find out who's nominated at the biggest night in British music, from Sam Fender to Bad Bunny.

'It's harder to sell tickets': Grassroots music venues struggle to make profit

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 01:04:36 GMT

Thirty venues closed last year, and 6,000 staff were laid off as small venues saw their costs soar.

The mysterious singer with millions of streams - but who (or what) is she?

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:43:18 GMT

She has millions of Spotify listeners, but fans don't know what to believe about whether she's real.

Kim Petras asks to leave record label over album delays

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:19:03 GMT

The Grammy winner claims her label has "refused" to give her a release date for her new album.

In pictures: Valentino's life and work - and the stars who shared his journey

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:21:36 GMT

His creations have featured at countless red carpets and award ceremonies around the world.

BBC to make shows for YouTube in landmark new deal

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:43:32 GMT

The new shows will be made for YouTube before also landing on the BBC's iPlayer and Sounds platforms.

Who is Brooklyn's wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham?

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:25:52 GMT

Nicola Peltz Beckham is an actress and director who is the daughter of billionaires.

Jason Statham: I've taken a lot of stunts too far

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:50:56 GMT

The 58-year-old has no inclination to step back from the physical demands of his work and says he's "in for a penny, in for a pound".

It started as fan-fiction smut. Now everyone is talking about TV drama Heated Rivalry

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:08:19 GMT

Rachel Reid thought her books, about an illicit relationship between two star hockey players, were "unadaptable".

Sophie Turner on why being at your lowest is liberating

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:20:01 GMT

The Game of Thrones star is leaning into the role of a disgruntled office worker in new drama Steal.

The bombshell claims in Brooklyn Beckham's post - from wedding dress drama to 'hijacked' first dance

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:27:38 GMT

The 26-year-old made a series of allegations in a six-page Instagram post on Monday.

Film about Palestinian girl's desperate plea was a 'way to not feel helpless', says director

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:01:05 GMT

Kaouther Ben Hani's Oscar hopeful, The Voice of Hind Rajab, tells the tale of a girl killed in Gaza.

Coldplay help teen's campaign dream come true

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:43:21 GMT

Isla, 14, from Plymouth, has scoliosis and was asked to share with stage with Coldplay.

Ashton Kutcher: Hollywood isn't to blame for pushing unrealistic beauty standards

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:40:20 GMT

The actor stars in The Beauty, which explores the negative impact of a world full of beautiful people.

Actor Timothy Busfield to be released from jail in sex abuse case

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 01:55:15 GMT

The Emmy-winning actor is accused of sexually abusing two boys on the set of a TV series he directed and produced.