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BBC News - Entertainment

Isiah Whitlock Jr: The Wire and Veep actor dies at 71 -- Whitlock was known for his notably elongated, profane catchphrase, which he used on The Wire and in films. -- US & Canada

23 hours ago

GTA 6 and everything else: What to watch in video games in 2026 - Next year could be hugely significant for video games - here are the big things to keep an eye on. 1 day ago

7 hours ago

Ronan Keating on his New Year's Eve show, resolutions, and Boyzone reunion -- Ronan Keating says he hopes his BBC One concert will help people who are finding things difficult.

1 day ago

Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025 -- Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.

1 day ago

Heated Rivalry author says TV success led to help with her Parkinson's -- Rachel Reid says the publicity from the hit TV adaptation led a Parkinson's specialist to get in touch.

22 hours ago

More artists cancel Kennedy Center shows after Trump name change -- A jazz group cancels their New Year's Eve shows at the Washington arts institution, days after a Christmas Eve concert was called off.

1 day ago

'I'm my own worst enemy' - Hamish Hawk gears up for Hogmanay -- Hamish Hawk will support Wet Leg at Edinburgh's Hogmanay street party

17 hours ago

Death and disguises: Meet the artist reviving Ireland's lost laments -- County Fermanagh musician Róis draws on the faded Irish tradition of keening to shape her award‑winning album Mo Léan.

21 hours ago

Discount tickets turned away at Jurassic World exhibit -- The company behind the experience said it is doing a review to ensure this does not happen again.

17 hours ago

Disney to pay $10m over alleged children's privacy law violations -- Regulators accused Disney of failing to properly label kids' videos uploaded to YouYube, allowing for data collection and targeted advertising.

1 day ago

Why is K-pop band NewJeans on the rocks? -- The group is losing one of its members - in yet another twist in a bitter year-long feud with its record label.

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The London Underground art that tracks trains in real-time

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Longplayer: The 1,000-year-long musical composition -- The composition, by Jem Finer of the Pogues, has been playing since 31 December 1999.

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Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame -- The French model and actress has died at the age of 91.

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Jazz musicians recreate 46-year-old pub record -- Joe Trudgeon and Paul Archibald recorded a follow-up to a 1979 album recorded live at the Old Duke.

1 day ago

Look back at the notable deaths of 2025 -- Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.

23 hours ago

Cynthia Erivo's journey from nativity play solo to MBE -- The London-born superstar is made an MBE in the New Year's Honours list for her musical and acting work.

2 days ago

Claudia teases 'extraordinary' Traitors twist as fans speculate about new red cloak -- The hit show's new regular series had "moments that made me gasp", host Claudia Winkleman says.

3 days ago

In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot -- The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.

3 days ago

Beyoncé, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney's jeans: 15 viral moments that defined 2025 -- Dubai chocolate, Adolescence and the parodied Jet2 advert were some of the other most talked about moments.

5 days ago

I always wanted Paul Mescal to play Shakespeare, says Hamnet writer -- Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell says the Irish actor "stood out a mile" long before break out Normal People role.

4 hours ago

When your fireworks DON'T go off with a bang -- In this special episode of Here We Go, the Jessop family has ambitious plans for a New Year's Eve party.

1 hour ago

Detective and crime novelist among new Traitors contestants -- A barrister, nursery school teacher and cyber security expert will also enter the TV show's castle.

7 hours ago

The Archers cast recreate lost first episode -- The recording of the first episode didn't survive, so the current cast have recreated the opening scene.

20 minutes ago

The Night Manager's new series is 'irresistible' -- Ten years on, the spy drama has returned – and the show is "as enticing" as Tom Hiddleston's hero, who combines "good intentions" with "bad-boy allure".

8 hours ago

Fancy a cuppa in the Archers' kitchen? -- Nuala McGovern gets a behind-the-scenes tour from Felicity Finch, who plays Ruth Archer in the Radio 4 drama, as it celebrates its 75th anniversary.

21 hours ago