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Linda Nolan's life on rollercoaster of stardom with singing sisters

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The turbulent life of one of the globally famous Nolan Sisters singing group.

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How to watch the Bafta-nominated films

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As the Oscars race starts to take shape, here's the ABC (Anora, The Brutalist, Conclave) of films to watch.

Pope drama and Spanish-language musical lead Bafta race

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Conclave starring Ralph Fiennes, and Emilia Pérez featuring Selena Gomez, are the top contenders.

Baftas 2025: The nominations list in full

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Find out which stars and films are in the running for the most prestigious awards in British film.

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BBC hopes new Match of the Day hosting team is a winning formation

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Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan have been announced as the three new presenters of the show.

New Match of the Day presenters announced

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Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will be the new Match of the Day presenters, the BBC has announced.

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Drake drops legal action over Kendrick Lamar song

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The rapper withdraws a case accusing his label of artificially boosting the success of Not Like Us.

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Author Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations

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The British author says he has "never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone".

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The new Lockerbie drama provoking fierce criticism from victims' families

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A new Sky series on the 1988 disaster has again put the spotlight on the case, which has divided opinion for decades.

The Wiggles' Tree of Wisdom dances BBC off air

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The beloved children’s TV character busted out his viral dance moves to close BBC Newsday.

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They hired Banksy for £50 then painted over his mural

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The world-famous street artist taught art lessons with local children in the 1990s.

Tuesday, Jan 14

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Bafta to announce nominations in unpredictable awards race

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The ceremony, hosted by David Tennant, will take place on 16 February at the Royal Festival Hall.

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Composer Arnold Schoenberg's archive destroyed in LA fires

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About 100,000 scores by the Austrian-American composer have been lost in the Pacific Palisade fires.

'Screamingly funny' Tony Slattery dies aged 65

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Sir Stephen Fry pays tribute to the actor and comedian well known for Whose Line Is It Anyway?

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Harry Potter first edition saved from rubbish pile

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Auctioneer Daniel Pearce says the book had sat on a shelf for 20 years and was now set to be sold.

Author Neil Gaiman faces more sexual assault allegations

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The Sandman and American Gods author is the subject of a New York Magazine cover story.

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Banished Traitors star praised for exit speech 'left with a smile'

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A contestant says they felt isolated at times on the show but wanted to leave on a positive note.

Monday, Jan 13

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Record label takes legal action against K-pop band NewJeans

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Ador accuses the girl group of trying to sign new deals, while still under contract at the label.

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Oliviero Toscani, Benetton's shock photographer, dies aged 82

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Toscani was the creative force behind shock ad campaigns of the 1990s including a priest and nun kissing.

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Rap trio Bad Boy Chiller Crew reveal how Bradford has powered success

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The rap trio - currently in a legal battle with their record label - say they are proud of their roots.

Sunday, Jan 12

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Meghan Netflix show delayed over LA wildfires

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The series will now premiere in March after devastating fires in southern California, where it was filmed.

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The Vivienne's family tell vigil 'we're so proud'

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Hundreds gathered in Liverpool to pay their respects to the TV star, who died aged 32.

Molly-Mae's 'raw' new show and Liam Payne cinema tribute: What's coming out this week?

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We've rounded up all the key culture releases for the week ahead, from film to music.

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Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson pregnant

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The singer, 33, posted a photo on Instagram with the caption: "She's eating for 3 now".

Landlords ripping off fire victims, says Selling Sunset star

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Real estate mogul Jason Oppenheim says renters are being asked for thousands over previous prices.

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The Wanted's Max George 'wrote will from hospital'

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The singer said he thought he was "going to die" before surgery to have a pacemaker fitted.

02

Can Love Island still make you rich?

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As Love Island All Stars returns, we find out if reality stars can still have a lucrative social media career.

Saturday, Jan 11

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Mel Gibson, Jeff Bridges and other LA celebrities lose homes to wildfires

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Their homes have been destroyed by the wind-driven fires that are ravaging communities in California.

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Katie Piper gets 'artificial eye' after acid attack

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The attack, ordered by her ex-boyfriend, took place in 2008 and left her with serious injuries.

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Ad filmed at TV stars' wedding banned over smoking

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The advertising watchdog upholds complaints about Vicky Pattison and Ercan Ramadan's clothing ad.