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BBC News - Entertainment

Just now -- How Cape Fear's Max Cady became an iconic villain -- A new TV take on the classic thriller is dominated once again by its monstrous antagonist, here played by Javier Bardem. Here's why he's such an unforgettably terrifying figure. -- Just now

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Anger over Epstein and Andrew fuels festival of 'female anarchy' -- Dozens of female playwrights unite to express their "seismic rage" in an ambitious theatrical event.

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Teacher abandons holiday to duet with Ed Sheeran -- Lianne Kaye says performing with the singer was "honestly unbelievable".

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Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt 'suffocated and scared' -- West claims the encounter on a music video set was part of a "provocative theatrical performance".

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Lacey Turner confirmed as first Strictly contestant -- The actress is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders, the BBC One soap she joined in 2004.

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BBC cancels Doctor Who Christmas special and Russell T Davies announces exit -- The BBC said the decision was made "after careful consideration" and had "not been taken lightly".

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French singer Patrick Bruel under formal investigation for rape -- Bruel was released from custody under judicial supervision while an examining magistrate looks more deeply into the case.

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Tony Livesey steps back from 5 Live after allegations against David Sullivan -- The presenter worked as editor-in-chief at Sullivan's Sport newspapers before joining the BBC.

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From bands to bags to beer bins - everything you need to know ahead of Download festival -- Donington Park is gearing up to host the UK's biggest festival of rock and metal music.

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Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split after three years -- The pair met on the set of the first Wicked movie, for which Grande received an Oscar nomination.

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Sir Mick Jagger performs impromptu pub gig -- The Rolling Stone frontman was spotted at the Half Moon in St Clements.

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'I stepped into lead role with a few hours of prep' -- Teacher Craig Mather says he had never seen the play or met the cast before taking to the stage.

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Your middle-aged friend starts dating your daughter - drama explores what happens next -- The new drama centres on Alice discovering best friend Steve is dating her 26-year-old daughter.

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Rumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift's wedding -- Swifties worldwide are looking for clues about the superstar's nuptials to American football star Travis Kelce.

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'Traitor' - Elmo in hot water with New Yorkers over Knicks NBA finals -- The Sesame Street character, whose fictional home is in New York, was called a traitor after not fully backing the city's basketball team.

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I wanted to quit Eurovision twice - then won it, says Bangaranga singer Dara -- The Bulgarian singer says her historic victory in Vienna came close to never happening.

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From Nescafe to Ted Lasso: Anthony Head's life in pictures -- Anthony Head, who first came to public attention for his role in 1980s Nescafe ads, has died at the age of 72.

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Petty, jealous or insecure? Olivia Rodrigo on songwriting -- Speaking to the BBC, global superstar Olivia Rodrigo says songwriting lets you explore sides of yourself you 'wouldn't want to show in light of day'.

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Olivia Rodrigo sings about heartbreak but she's already chosen her wedding song -- The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.

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Jill Scott's charity challenge passes through North West -- Former Lioness and Everton star Jill Scott ran 38 miles, from Liverpool to Manchester, for day three of her Comic and Sport Relief challenge.

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The woman who hid on a ship to report on D-Day -- US journalist Martha Gellhorn tricked officers so that she could write firsthand dispatches from Normandy in June 1944. In 1991, she told the BBC about her daring subterfuge.

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