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BBC News - Entertainment

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.

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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. 9 hrs ago

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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.

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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

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Look back at the notable deaths of 2025 - Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year. 2 hrs ago

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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.

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Music in 2026: Who's releasing new albums and will Oasis play Knebworth? -- Music correspondent Mark Savage previews the biggest albums, tours and festivals of the coming year.

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George Clooney, wife Amal and their twins awarded French citizenship -- The Hollywood actor and his wife, Amal, purchased their home in the south of France in 2021.

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Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses lead New Year Honours -- Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs.

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K-pop band member sued for $30m after bitter record label feud -- Record label Ador says it has dropped NewJeans member Danielle Marsh while the return of Minji remains uncertain.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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2026 will have some of the best TV in years - here are the highlights -- We look ahead to 18 notable shows and events to look out for in 2026, from drama to sport.

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

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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.

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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.

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12 of the best TV shows to watch this January -- From the return of HBO's award-winning medical drama to a new Game of Thrones prequel and the latest Harlan Coben mystery on Netflix.

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Claudia Winkleman to host new chat show on BBC One -- It will be produced by So Television, which is also behind Graham Norton's award-winning chat show.

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How fascist Lord Haw-Haw was trialled for treason -- With his mocking English accent, the mysterious radio host broadcast to the UK from a German station, spreading rumours and exaggeration in the early days of World War Two.

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