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Thursday, October 29, 2026 4:04 PM ET

BBC News - Entertainment

Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe -- The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.

21 hours ago

Ex-Top Gear host Richard Hammond's 'brave' new Welsh life wild swimming and running -- The former Top Gear star bought a 19th Century Georgian mansion near Abergavenny in November 2025.

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Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash -- Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.

12 hours ago

George Michael's Faith guitar sells for £180k after auction row -- The brother of the singer's late personal assistant said she would not have wanted the items to be sold.

3 hours ago

AI microdrama edit of Neighbours worries actors and crew -- A micro-drama will use AI-assisted technology to edit old episodes of the Australian TV soap to focus on Margot Robbie's character.

10 hours ago

Actor targets 'scarred villain' screen stereotype -- Robert Rhodes says people with scars "experience joy, love and success just like everyone else".

12 hours ago

Sam Fender pre-sale moved after 'bot attack' -- Fender says a "sophisticated" attack affected a website selling tickets for his Newcastle shows.

21 hours ago

Liverpool's Littlewoods film studios plan given £20m Budget boost -- The long-delayed redevelopment is subject to final approval, with calls for strict oversight.

6 hours ago

Babydoll singer says life will 'never be the same again' after UK number one -- The singer is finding genuine joy in life again after a difficult period led to him quitting music.

1 day ago

Government minister calls for review of 'unacceptable' BBC Scotland channel closure -- The BBC announced the dedicated Scotland channel would move online as part of measures to make savings of £500m.

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6 Music Festival 2027 heads to Newcastle -- The station's flagship festival will return to Tyneside after 12 years.

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'The internet's a less whimsical place' - YouTuber Jacksepticeye branches out -- He got famous playing video games but now you're more likely to see Seán McLoughlin in one.

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ACOTAR fans put real life on hold for latest release -- Some fans take the week off to read the latest instalment of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series.

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Sharon Osbourne: 'I visit Ozzy's grave every day' -- The TV presenter says she can see Ozzy's burial site from her window, and regularly talks to him.

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Why the charts are full of old songs - and so are your playlists -- The chart is full of old music and classic songs are dominating streaming services. But why?

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Strictly's new presenters - after frosty reviews have they warmed up? -- Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe have split opinion but are getting into the groove, critics say.

5 days ago

Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father' -- Laura Brand tells the jury at his trial she feels "very seen by him" and "I love him very much".

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The deathly book that caused a prize controversy -- Despite tough subject matter, Emma Cline's novel about a man with dementia choosing to end his life has been one of 2026's hits – and its exclusion from the Booker has caused outrage.

9 hours ago

Russell Brand tells trial sexual consent is 'fundamental' -- The entertainer gives evidence at his trial on charges including rape and assault, which he denies.

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The Parisian women who lived and dressed as men -- In Paris, women were banned from wearing trousers in 1800 – many flouted the law and bravely fought for their sartorial freedom. Here are 10 images capturing their distinctive style.

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Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov, dies aged 90 -- He played the eager Russian crewman in the original Star Trek series and later appeared in Babylon 5.

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Unnamed celebrity accused of 'inappropriate sexual activities', court hears -- The man is asking the High Court to prevent two news organisations from publishing the allegations.

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Russell Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex -- His trial hears statements he gave to police between 2023 and 2025, denying allegations against him.

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Why Danny Boyle made a movie about The Sun -- Award winning director Danny Boyle tells us why he made a a film about the tabloid The Sun.

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