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Friday, June 19, 2026 6:37 PM ET

BBC News - Entertainment

James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85 -- Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grace.

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Real, raw and unfiltered? Authenticity helps female singers rule the charts - Is the relatable style of Olivia Rodrigo, Olivia Dean and Lola Young changing pop music? 6 hrs ago - Newsbeat

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Traitors star says he lost life savings to a scam -- The former contestant of BBC show The Traitors is speaking out about falling victim to the scam. -- Tees

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The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35 -- Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager told the BBC. -- US & Canada

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BBC pulls new Ashley Cain series after sexist language accusations -- The BBC said it has "no future projects" with Cain planned as it pulls his BBC Three documentary series Into the Danger Zone

23 hours ago

Tay Keith, producer who worked with Travis Scott and Drake, found dead -- The Grammy-nominated Memphis rap producer was behind hits by Eminem, Beyoncé, Drake and Cardi B.

16 hours ago

Jack Savoretti on 'leaning into a midlife crisis' -- The singer reflects on 20 years as a musician and how moving to Oxfordshire helped his music.

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Lisa Nandy 'not satisfied' with Channel 4 response on Married at First Sight UK -- BBC Panorama reported rape allegations from two cast members, allegations the men involved have denied.

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Lil Nas X says he's 'feeling better' after rehab and bipolar diagnosis -- The Old Town Road star was arrested last year for attacking police officers and later entered rehab.

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UK rapper thanks Linkin Park for 'changing my life' with freestyle shoutout -- Mike Shinoda from the band says he spotted Megan Da Savage's rap on an independent music platform.

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London Museum Smithfield site to open in November -- The building will become a new home for Banksy's piranhas and the UK's oldest hand-written document.

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Tragedy meets 'social realism' in Welsh-language film hailed a 'sensation' -- Effi o Blaenau follows a young woman grappling with unemployment in a north Wales town.

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'It's easy to romanticise toxicity' says star of film about step-siblings' romance -- The stars of Your Fault: London discuss their film's BookTok fandoms, online fame and toxic relationships.

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For your ears only: How music brought the new James Bond game to life -- The BBC went behind the scenes as the score for the blockbuster James Bond video game was recorded.

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How Myles Smith turned five years of therapy notes into a debut album -- The singer songwriter's first collection is inspired by the experiences that shaped him before he was famous.

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Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions -- Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.

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David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime -- The painter broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art.

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Kim Kardashian's hair stylist Chris Appleton joins Strictly line-up -- The British stylist has also worked with Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry and Ariana Grande.

7 hours ago

Could Woody and Jessie be related? -- Ali Plumb discusses the suggestion that Woody and Jessie could be related with Tom Hanks.

8 hours ago

'Five details in Van Gogh's first starry night' -- With his first "starry night" painting in Arles in 1888, Vincent van Gogh transformed an ordinary city square into something extraordinary – here's how he did it, and what it means.

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16 of the best podcasts of 2026 so far -- From a docuseries about enigmatic hip-hop artist MF Doom to an investigation into OnlyFans – here are the best new podcasts for you to listen to and watch.

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MI5 boss declares himself a Slow Horses fan -- Sir Ken McCallum says he is a fan of the show that has been described as the anti-James Bond.

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