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From a fallen angel to demonic deals and deities — the best new science fiction

Our August selection looks at jealousy and greed, the spiritual cost of the super-rich, authoritarianism and gods of mundane things

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Liam Neeson’s turn to self-mockery has rescued his career

Liam Neeson’s turn to self-mockery has rescued his career

Drag Race legend Jinkx Monsoon delivers brutal takedown of JK Rowling’s pen name

Drag Race legend Jinkx Monsoon delivers brutal takedown of JK Rowling’s pen name

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Lindsay Lohan opens up about having PTSD from ‘terrifying’ and ‘invasive’ experience of fame

Lindsay Lohan opens up about having PTSD from ‘terrifying’ and ‘invasive’ experience of fame

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Forgotten ITV crime drama from 2017 has shock rise to top of Netflix charts

Forgotten ITV crime drama from 2017 has shock rise to top of Netflix charts

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Marvel releases teaser for Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day

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Josh Hutcherson comments on potential Hunger Games return in Sunrise on the Reaping

Josh Hutcherson comments on potential Hunger Games return in Sunrise on the Reaping

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Billie Piper reflects on ‘last-minute’ appearance as new Doctor Who in season finale

Billie Piper reflects on ‘last-minute’ appearance as new Doctor Who in season finale

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Fantastic Four star Ioan Gruffudd says sequel was cancelled for reasons ‘beyond my control’

Fantastic Four star Ioan Gruffudd says sequel was cancelled for reasons ‘beyond my control’

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He Survived the Khmer Rouge and Built a Musical Legacy

He Survived the Khmer Rouge and Built a Musical Legacy

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Loni Anderson, star of hit TV series 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' dies at 79

Loni Anderson, star of hit TV series 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' dies at 79

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Davina McCall says she’s ‘not afraid of dying’ after brain tumour ordeal

Davina McCall says she’s ‘not afraid of dying’ after brain tumour ordeal

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Sugababes ‘honoured’ to share same stage as Mariah Carey after headlining Pride

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Sugababes ‘honoured’ to share same stage as Mariah Carey after headlining Pride

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Oasis dedicate song to ‘people who can’t be here tonight’ at Wembley gig

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Oasis dedicate song to ‘people who can’t be here tonight’ at Wembley gig

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Loni Anderson, Star of ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ Dies at 79

Loni Anderson, Star of ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ Dies at 79

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Two recruits sensationally withdraw from Celebrity SAS in very first episode of series

Two recruits sensationally withdraw from Celebrity SAS in very first episode of series

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BBC Breakfast’s Nina Warhurst returns to show after family death

BBC Breakfast’s Nina Warhurst returns to show after family death

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Two stars quit Celebrity SAS in dramatic first episode

Two stars quit Celebrity SAS in dramatic first episode

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What's the state of the superhero movie? NPR staffers weigh in.

What's the state of the superhero movie? NPR staffers weigh in.

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David Attenborough’s Parenthood is more horror film than nature documentary

David Attenborough’s Parenthood is more horror film than nature documentary

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Parenthood: David Attenborough returns to unassumingly radicalise us into protecting the planet

Parenthood: David Attenborough returns to unassumingly radicalise us into protecting the planet

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David Attenborough fans left facing ‘nightmares’ after witnessing baby spiders devour their mum

David Attenborough fans left facing ‘nightmares’ after witnessing baby spiders devour their mum

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Spider-Man Tom Holland filming in streets of Glasgow

Spider-Man Tom Holland filming in streets of Glasgow

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Ann Harris, Who Edited a Stack of Best Sellers, Dies at 99

Ann Harris, Who Edited a Stack of Best Sellers, Dies at 99

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Drag Race legend Jinkx Monsoon delivers brutal takedown of JK Rowling’s pen name

Drag Race legend Jinkx Monsoon delivers brutal takedown of JK Rowling’s pen name

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‘Deeply moving’ TV show that will break your heart lands on Netflix

‘Deeply moving’ TV show that will break your heart lands on Netflix

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Man dies after fall at Oasis Wembley concert

Man dies after fall at Oasis Wembley concert

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Spice Girl Mel B celebrates marriage with ‘spiritual’ ceremony in Morocco

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Spice Girl Mel B celebrates marriage with ‘spiritual’ ceremony in Morocco

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‘Dalibor’ Review: A Gently Ravishing Score, an Awkward Plot

‘Dalibor’ Review: A Gently Ravishing Score, an Awkward Plot

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Machine Gun Kelly claims he turned down an audition for Sinners – here’s why

Machine Gun Kelly claims he turned down an audition for Sinners – here’s why

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The One Show host Alex Jones says men in TV need to ‘behave’

The One Show host Alex Jones says men in TV need to ‘behave’

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Inside Celebrity SAS star Adam Collard’s ‘dream’ relationship with famous partner

Inside Celebrity SAS star Adam Collard’s ‘dream’ relationship with famous partner

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Bluey episode pulled from screens for completely unexpected reason

Bluey episode pulled from screens for completely unexpected reason

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Singer cancels tour over poor ticket sales and confesses he ‘aimed too high’

Singer cancels tour over poor ticket sales and confesses he ‘aimed too high’

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Morning cup of coffee getting too expensive? Try Yaupon

Morning cup of coffee getting too expensive? Try Yaupon

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Noel Gallagher pushes back at Oasis crowd as Manchester is ‘booed’ during London gig

Noel Gallagher pushes back at Oasis crowd as Manchester is ‘booed’ during London gig

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Mandy Moore calls out hit-and-run driver who ‘rear-ended my family’

Mandy Moore calls out hit-and-run driver who ‘rear-ended my family’

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Mrs Brown’s Boys loses 8,500,000 viewers as fans complain ‘it’s got even worse’

Mrs Brown’s Boys loses 8,500,000 viewers as fans complain ‘it’s got even worse’

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‘10 years after Poldark, I hope my brooding period drama fills the void’

‘10 years after Poldark, I hope my brooding period drama fills the void’

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Netflix hit watched 250,000,000 times returns — and 6 more shows to binge in August

Netflix hit watched 250,000,000 times returns — and 6 more shows to binge in August

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Who is Rebecca Loos? Inside David Beckham affair rumours with Celeb SAS star

Who is Rebecca Loos? Inside David Beckham affair rumours with Celeb SAS star

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Netflix show watched 11,000,000 times in one weekend suddenly axed

Netflix show watched 11,000,000 times in one weekend suddenly axed

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The Sunday Puzzle: AutoCorrect

The Sunday Puzzle: AutoCorrect

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'Horrific' Relationships: Alison Brie and Dave Franco explore codependency in their movie

'Horrific' Relationships: Alison Brie and Dave Franco explore codependency in their movie

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Josh Hutcherson comments on Hunger Games return in Sunrise on the Reaping

Josh Hutcherson comments on Hunger Games return in Sunrise on the Reaping

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Netflix has removed the most brutal film of the last 10 years

Netflix has removed the most brutal film of the last 10 years

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New on Netflix in August 2025, including return of hit series after long absence

New on Netflix in August 2025, including return of hit series after long absence

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Fantastic Four star Ioan Gruffudd says sequel was cancelled for reasons ‘beyond my control’

Fantastic Four star Ioan Gruffudd says sequel was cancelled for reasons ‘beyond my control’

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Bonnie Blue’s ‘disturbing’ Channel 4 documentary causes crisis after outrage from brands

Bonnie Blue’s ‘disturbing’ Channel 4 documentary causes crisis after outrage from brands

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David Attenborough’s new Parenthood documentary – Everything you need to know

David Attenborough’s new Parenthood documentary – Everything you need to know

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‘It was a slap in the face when Ed Westwick got the role I auditioned for’

‘It was a slap in the face when Ed Westwick got the role I auditioned for’

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Restaurant Review: Pancakes at Hellbender, S&P Lunch, and Pitt’s

Restaurant Review: Pancakes at Hellbender, S&P Lunch, and Pitt’s

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Lindsay Lohan opens up about having PTSD from ‘terrifying’ and ‘invasive’ experience of fame

Lindsay Lohan opens up about having PTSD from ‘terrifying’ and ‘invasive’ experience of fame

about 21 hours ago

Billie Piper reflects on ‘last-minute’ appearance as new Doctor Who in season finale

Billie Piper reflects on ‘last-minute’ appearance as new Doctor Who in season finale

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BBC launches investigation into Strictly Come Dancing ‘drug use’

BBC launches investigation into Strictly Come Dancing ‘drug use’

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Doctor Who legend ‘becomes latest star to sign up for Strictly Come Dancing’

Doctor Who legend ‘becomes latest star to sign up for Strictly Come Dancing’

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Tinie Tempah: My music and lyrics bring joy, so why would I stop?

Tinie Tempah: My music and lyrics bring joy, so why would I stop?

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Indian singer loved - and mocked - for his nasal twang makes a roaring comeback

Indian singer loved - and mocked - for his nasal twang makes a roaring comeback

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KPop: Have we found our song of the summer?

KPop: Have we found our song of the summer?

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Book Review: ‘Flashout,’ by Alexis Soloski

Book Review: ‘Flashout,’ by Alexis Soloski

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Book Review: ‘Summer of Our Discontent,’ by Thomas Chatterton Williams

Book Review: ‘Summer of Our Discontent,’ by Thomas Chatterton Williams

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