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British boy band Five kick off first tour in 25 years

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:06:45 GMT

Five performed their long-awaited Keep On Movin' arena tour on 29 October at a sold-out Utilita Arena in Cardiff.

Heartbreak, headless dummies and 'eggy' Shakespeare: Celebrity Traitors fight to the death

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:48:57 GMT

A gruesome challenge follows yet another celebrity murder on the reality TV show, which nears its finale.

Benson Boone cancels gig at last minute

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 20:18:46 GMT

The US singer-songwriter posted the announcement to his fans on Instagram.

How two brothers helped propel grime into the mainstream

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 01:57:56 GMT

They changed the face of British music when they formed the label after their rap crew disbanded.

Film and fashion stars celebrate cinematic style at Vogue World

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:10:29 GMT

Los Angeles played host to a spectacle of style and storytelling over the weekend.

She's a pop star, he's a former PM - why Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau just might work

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 08:26:53 GMT

Both the former Canadian prime minister and the California Girl singer have been through high and lows of public opinion.

Prunella Scales: From Fawlty Towers to Great Canal Journeys

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:58:40 GMT

The versatile actress, who has died aged 93, will be best remembered for her portrayal of Sybil Fawlty.

The high tech studio transforming movie car stunts

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:25:32 GMT

Alasdair Keane tests out the new generation of stunt cars.

Labi Siffre's Something Inside gospel choir reunite

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:13:28 GMT

The choir sang on the 1987 hit and have reunited after 40 years to perform on Saturday.

'Give your money away,' Billie Eilish tells billionaires

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:28:07 GMT

The singer called on the mega wealthy to donate more to charity, during a speech at the WSJ Awards attended by the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and George Lucas.

How Scotland shaped Frankenstein on page and screen

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:18:14 GMT

The latest film of the classic tale uses Scottish locations which inspired director Guillermo Del Toro.

Verdicts in as Liam Hemsworth takes over as The Witcher

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:42:56 GMT

Liam Hemsworth's replaced Henry Cavill as the lead in Netflix's fantasy show. How does he do?

Backstabbing, dirty work and an iconic exit speech in Celebrity Traitors

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:57:22 GMT

It was the Alan Carr show again, as the comedian tackled a terrifying bridge in the latest episode of The Celebrity Traitors.

Boyband Five on their reunion: We are spectacularly lucky to get a second chance

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 01:43:19 GMT

The band are back together but say their early success was like being "in fight or flight mode."

Nude organist statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones to grin and bare it

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:21:57 GMT

The designs for the statue of the Python star are revealed for the first time.

Tchéky Karyo, star of Nikita and The Missing, dies at 72

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:56:03 GMT

The French actor was known for supporting roles in films that spanned nearly 40 years.

Martha Kearney: I'm worried about Britain’s wildflowers - so I planted a meadow

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:42:57 GMT

The decline in UK wildflower meadows not only threatens wildlife, say experts, but could drive up certain food prices

Lily Allen to tour new break-up album in UK theatres

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:40:53 GMT

The singer will perform her new album West End Girl in its entirety when she tours in March 2026.

Craig Revel Horwood strips for charity calendar

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:41:32 GMT

The Strictly Come Dancing judge puts down his number 10 paddle and strips off in his home village.

Did Bruce Springsteen let Jeremy Allen White use his guitar?

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:34:17 GMT

Did Bruce Springsteen let Jeremy Allen White use his guitar?

'I'm still playing my 1984 guitar on Oasis tour'

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 08:42:48 GMT

Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs says he has used the same guitar for the whole of his Oasis career.

Karen Carney: 'We want to make Birmingham proud'

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:12:54 GMT

The former footballer will perform a Peaky Blinders-inspired Argentine Tango on Saturday night.

Halloween 2025: All the celebrity costumes at Heidi Klum's party

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:58:44 GMT

Stars showed out in their Halloween best at Heidi Klum's annual party.

K-pop group NewJeans loses legal battle against agency

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:37:13 GMT

A South Korean court rules that the act's contract with the label, which runs until 2029, is valid.

How a Hollywood tour guide discovered an unknown celebrity grave

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:06:45 GMT

The Bride of Frankenstein actress Elsa Lanchester will be celebrated on October 28, her 123rd birthday.

Japanese series that inspired Power Rangers to end after 50 years - reports

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:49:24 GMT

The franchise is the inspiration for many other superhero shows that have aired in Asia.

England's horror film settings that 'make the flesh creep'

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:50:32 GMT

Historic England names its favourite frightening film locations in its first Horror Histories list.

Rapper Dave breaks UK album record with latest release

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:34:10 GMT

The Boy Who Played the Harp dethrones Taylor Swift and keeps Lily Allen off the top spot.

Kerry Katona on coping with fame after Atomic Kitten

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:51:16 GMT

The former Atomic Kitten member talks about the difficulty of being in the public eye after leaving the girlband.

How would you fare at a Traitors round table? Take our quiz to find out

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:04:30 GMT

It's the most important part of the day in The Traitors castle – the round table can make or break a player. How would you handle it?

Cat Burns' new album shows a softer side to the Traitors star

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:33:01 GMT

How To Be Human finds the star grappling with grief and heartbreak, instead of murdering celebrities.

Why Sarah Ferguson, Beatrice and Eugenie can't escape the taint of family scandal

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 09:13:32 GMT

The scandal engulfing Andrew is of his own making but has had a profound impact on his immediate family.

Paul Mescal: I didn't love Shakespeare initially

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:43:54 GMT

The actor portrays the playwright, alongside Jessie Buckley, in new film Hamnet.

Paddington: New musical reveals its 'all-singing, all-dancing' star

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 02:35:16 GMT

The new West End production shares a first look at its star, whose design was a closely guarded secret.

Listen back to Emeli Sandé's cover of D'Angelo

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:56:19 GMT

Emeli Sandé covered D'Angelo's hit in the Radio 1Xtra Live Lounge back in 2016.