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Thursday, February 12, 2026 8:16 AM ET

BBC News - Entertainment

'One in a billion': Dawson's Creek stars lead tributes to James Van Der Beek - Katie Holmes pays tribute to her late co-star's "bravery, compassion, selflessness and strength". 4 hrs ago - US & Canada

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Dancer Robin Windsor depressed after leaving Strictly, actress tells inquest -- Actress Lisa Riley is among those giving evidence to the inquest of her late Strictly dance partner.

21 hours ago

The Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken dead at 72 -- In a statement published online the band said Ranken was the "heartbeat of The Pogues".

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Disney advert banned for showing 'disturbing' severed body -- Disney argued the severed figure in the advert was a robot and "visually distinct from a human".

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12 things we spotted in the Oscars class photo -- Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone and Michael B Jordan are among the stars at the annual Oscars luncheon.

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Bud Cort, star of cult classic Harold and Maude, dies aged 77 -- The veteran actor of stage and screen appeared in more than 80 films and TV series.

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Highguard game developer lays off staff just two weeks after release - Its trailer got a prime Game Awards slot, but the online shooter has failed to find a large audience. 3 hrs ago

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Joanna Page reveals 'mortifying' moment with Johnny Depp -- Welsh actress Joanna Page shares the story of embarrassing moment with actor Johnny Depp.

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Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48 -- The father of six starred in multiple popular shows and films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues.

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Britney Spears sells rights to entire music catalogue -- She is said to have sold to independent music publisher Primary Wave on 30 December for around $200m.

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Michael B Jordan says Fourth Wing TV show won't be 'cheesy' -- The Sinners and Black Panther star is producing the TV adaptation of the hit fantasy book series.

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What's it like in the village that inspired Wuthering Heights? -- The Yorkshire village of Haworth is in the spotlight ahead of the new Wuthering Heights film release.

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Captivating chemistry or a hollow misfire? Wuthering Heights splits critics -- Emerald Fennell's take on Emily Bronte's classic novel has received a mixed response from film reviewers.

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As a fellow Puerto Rican, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show was personal -- While the performance carried a message of unity for Latinos in general, the artist sang for the island we are both from, writes BBC Mundo's Ronald Ávila.

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'Funny, warm, and no car chases' - Michael Palin on his return to TV acting -- The actor and presenter said he was attracted by the "humour and magic" of BBC series Small Prophets.

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The real threat facing Under Salt Marsh's seaside locations -- The future is uncertain for some areas featured in Under Salt Marsh, says actor Sir Jonathan Pryce.

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Celebrity appearances, controversial ads and other Super Bowl takeaways -- Celebrities including Lady Gaga, Cardi B and Jessica Alba joined Bad Bunny's Super Bowl half time show.

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12 of the best alternative romantic films -- Never mind Brief Encounter and The Notebook; here are some less obvious choices for Valentine's Day viewing.

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What Graham Norton 'nicked' from the Taylor Swift music video -- The TV presenter talks about being in Swift's 'Opalite' music video.

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Don't wind up Blacks or he'll put you in a lyric -- Listen to Sian Anderson on Radio 1Xtra.

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'I was told I couldn't do period dramas because I'm not white' -- 2026 Bafta Rising Star nominee Archie Madekwe speaks to Richie Brave on 1Xtra.

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The true story of Japan's mysterious samurai -- From medieval beginnings, the samurai have inspired art, fiction and films, from Shōgun to Star Wars. But their true story is more complex and surprising than we might realise.

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Noel Clarke arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, reports say -- The Doctor Who star was also held on suspicion of exposure and sexual assault by touching, the Sun reported.

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