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Thursday, December 18, 2025 11:08 AM ET

BBC News - Entertainment

Timothée Chalamet on table tennis, his twenties and his love of... Susan Boyle -- The US actor is tipped for an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of table tennis star Marty Mauser. -- Culture

3 hours ago

Rob Reiner's family breaks silence as son Nick faces judge on murder charges -- Jake and Romy Reiner say they are in "unimaginable pain", as their brother faces first-degree murder charges over their parents' death. -- US & Canada

17 hours ago

Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-winning war reporter, dies aged 91 -- He was known for covering the Vietnam and Gulf Wars - and for interviewing both Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden.

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The Oscars ceremony to move to YouTube from 2029 -- The show was hosted by ABC for more than a half-century and reveals the latest major shakeup in Hollywood.

19 hours ago

Antony Price, designer for Bowie and Duran Duran, dies at 80 -- Hailed as a visionary, the Yorkshireman will be remembered for his sculptured silhouettes and theatricality.

11 hours ago

Pantomime technician steps in with 45 minutes' notice -- A light operator, with a university performance degree, stepped in with no rehearsal time.

8 hours ago

Will Smith visits Antarctica with ex-rugby star in seven-continent adventure -- Rugby player turned explorer Richard Parks guided the Fresh Prince of Bel Air around the world's coldest continent.

9 hours ago

Fifa video game to return after four years in Netflix exclusive -- The game will be made by Delphi Interactive and released in time for the 2026 World Cup.

18 hours ago

Influential classical music broadcaster Sir Humphrey Burton dies -- He presented the BBC's Omnibus and In Performance, and also hosted shows on Radio 3 and Classic FM.

1 day ago

Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid -- Warner Brothers says the offer for its film and streaming businesses is inferior to Netflix's.

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Fallout and the secret of the perfect video game adaptation -- Masterminds behind the classic video game series tell us how they created a successful TV show.

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BBC declares it will fight Donald Trump's defamation claim - but should it? -- As the US president follows through on his threat to sue the BBC, what are the options for the corporation?

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Why is Donald Trump suing the BBC? -- The US president has filed a defamation lawsuit over the BBC's edit of his speech in a Panorama documentary.

2 days ago

Rob Reiner: Six classic movies from the 'big-hearted genius' director -- Reiner was known for his activism as well as favourites like When Harry Met Sally, Stand by Me and Misery.

3 days ago

What we know about Nick Reiner, son charged with murder of director Rob Reiner -- The middle child of the filmmaker and his wife Michele, who was also killed, is being held without bail.

1 day ago

Waterloo Road actor William Rush dies aged 31 -- Rush also starred in Grange Hill and Vera, and was the son of Coronation Street star Debbie Rush.

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Christmas This or That with the SHOTY judges -- Interior designers Anna Campbell-Jones, Banjo Beale and architect Danny Campbell share their thoughts on tinsel, Christmas bedding and matching PJs.

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What it's like being in the real Strictly Come Dancing -- Two amateur ballroom dancers battle for Blackpool glory. Will they succeed?

4 hours ago

Are Titanic immersive experiences exploitative? -- Attractions recreating the ocean liner's fateful voyage are drawing in crowds. But are they valuable historical experiences, or cynically turning tragedy into entertainment?

1 hour ago

Susan Boyle 'incredibly touched' by Timothée Chalamet's praise -- The singer says she's "very flattered" after the actor named her as one of his biggest British heroes.

20 hours ago

Timothée Chalamet on rumours he is Liverpool rapper EsDeeKid -- Many have speculated that EsDeeKid, the anonymous Liverpool drill artist, may be Chalamet in disguise.

23 hours ago

Martin Compston predicts mischief at Line of Duty reunion -- The actor is ready to reunite the Line of Duty trio.

23 hours ago

Zadie Smith and Beth Ditto share their love for Mariah Carey -- The novelist and musician join Annie and Nick for the annual Sidetracked Christmas gathering, recorded at an Irish pub in north London.

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