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Madonna biopic still a ‘work in progress’ says lead star

Madonna biopic still a ‘work in progress’ says lead star

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Patrick Hemingway, last surviving child of literary giant Ernest Hemingway, dies at 97

Patrick Hemingway, last surviving child of literary giant Ernest Hemingway, dies at 97

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Alex Warren’s hit song Ordinary named the UK’s Official Song of the Summer 2025

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Alex Warren’s hit song Ordinary named the UK’s Official Song of the Summer 2025

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Michelle Dockery reveals she is pregnant with first child at Downton premiere

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Michelle Dockery reveals she is pregnant with first child at Downton premiere

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‘The Tinder Predator took thousands from me – here’s how I exposed his lies’

‘The Tinder Predator took thousands from me – here’s how I exposed his lies’

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Lady Gaga begs fans’ forgiveness after calling off concert as it was due to start

Lady Gaga begs fans’ forgiveness after calling off concert as it was due to start

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The Paper review – Tim Key dials up the cringe factor and goes full David Brent in Office US spin-off

The Paper review – Tim Key dials up the cringe factor and goes full David Brent in Office US spin-off

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From chip paper to clickbait: The Paper’s portrayal of an industry on its knees is painful to watch as a journalist

From chip paper to clickbait: The Paper’s portrayal of an industry on its knees is painful to watch as a journalist

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Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman movie in hot water over ‘dangerous’ EpiPen scene

Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman movie in hot water over ‘dangerous’ EpiPen scene

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New on Netflix in September, including cult series return after three years

New on Netflix in September, including cult series return after three years

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Netflix is about to remove a large number of films and TV shows

Netflix is about to remove a large number of films and TV shows

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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale review – a fine time, if proof that this franchise simply must end

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale review – a fine time, if proof that this franchise simply must end

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Fans slam first teaser for controversial Wuthering Heights adaptation: ‘Visually pretty but hollow’

Fans slam first teaser for controversial Wuthering Heights adaptation: ‘Visually pretty but hollow’

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South Park jabs at Trump’s ‘relationship with Satan’ with shocking twist in latest episode

South Park jabs at Trump’s ‘relationship with Satan’ with shocking twist in latest episode

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Restored Big Ben tower up for architecture award

Restored Big Ben tower up for architecture award

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Red, White, and Bruised

Red, White, and Bruised

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Sophie Turner tapped to lead Amazon Prime Video’s Tomb Raider as Lara Croft

Sophie Turner tapped to lead Amazon Prime Video’s Tomb Raider as Lara Croft

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Michelle Dockery reveals she is pregnant with first child at Downton premiere

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Michelle Dockery reveals she is pregnant with first child at Downton premiere

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BBC viewers switch off Davina McCall’s new show labelled ‘MAFS rip-off’

BBC viewers switch off Davina McCall’s new show labelled ‘MAFS rip-off’

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Search for painting looted by Nazis may have found more stolen art

Search for painting looted by Nazis may have found more stolen art

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Author Ocean Vuong shares what his mother taught him about storytelling

Author Ocean Vuong shares what his mother taught him about storytelling

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Patrick Hemingway, Ernest’s Devoted Second Son, Is Dead at 97

Patrick Hemingway, Ernest’s Devoted Second Son, Is Dead at 97

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I never thought the BBC would sink as low as Stranded on Honeymoon Island

I never thought the BBC would sink as low as Stranded on Honeymoon Island

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Hollywood legend disagrees with Sydney Sweeney playing her: ‘I have to speak out’

Hollywood legend disagrees with Sydney Sweeney playing her: ‘I have to speak out’

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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale review – a fine time, if proof that this franchise simply must end

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale review – a fine time, if proof that this franchise simply must end

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Stranded on Honeymoon Island on BBC One review: we paid taxpayer’s money for this?

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Stranded on Honeymoon Island on BBC One review: we paid taxpayer’s money for this?

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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale review — a sparkling nostalgia lobotomy

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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale review — a sparkling nostalgia lobotomy

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Sabrina Carpenter’s racy album cover was only option after men kept ‘yanking’ her hair

Sabrina Carpenter’s racy album cover was only option after men kept ‘yanking’ her hair

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The Sex Pistols forced to scrap entire tour after major injury

The Sex Pistols forced to scrap entire tour after major injury

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A spine-tingling discovery: This dinosaur had spiked body armor

A spine-tingling discovery: This dinosaur had spiked body armor

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Smithsonian Responds to Trump’s Demand for a Review of Its Exhibits

Smithsonian Responds to Trump’s Demand for a Review of Its Exhibits

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No one can replace Melvyn Bragg on In Our Time

No one can replace Melvyn Bragg on In Our Time

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‘Ludicrous’ In the Hand of Dante reminds me of Megalopolis

‘Ludicrous’ In the Hand of Dante reminds me of Megalopolis

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Amazon Prime finally confirms Game Of Thrones legend is new Lara Croft

Amazon Prime finally confirms Game Of Thrones legend is new Lara Croft

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Wednesday fans are fuming after finally watching Lady Gaga in season 2

Wednesday fans are fuming after finally watching Lady Gaga in season 2

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SNL announces 5 new cast members, including one from 'Please Don't Destroy'

SNL announces 5 new cast members, including one from 'Please Don't Destroy'

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‘Linda Linda Linda’: These Girls Just Want to Have Fun

‘Linda Linda Linda’: These Girls Just Want to Have Fun

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James Gunn announces next Superman movie and release date

James Gunn announces next Superman movie and release date

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Paris Jackson rejects Colman Domingo’s claim she ‘supports’ Michael Jackson biopic

Paris Jackson rejects Colman Domingo’s claim she ‘supports’ Michael Jackson biopic

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Bob Geldof wanted to be Fianna Fail’s presidential candidate, says Martin

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Bob Geldof wanted to be Fianna Fail’s presidential candidate, says Martin

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'Ketamine Queen' pleads guilty to supplying fatal dose that killed Friends star Matthew Perry

'Ketamine Queen' pleads guilty to supplying fatal dose that killed Friends star Matthew Perry

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'Ketamine Queen' pleads guilty in Matthew Perry overdose case

'Ketamine Queen' pleads guilty in Matthew Perry overdose case

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'Butterfly' is a frustrating spy thriller with a few too many twists

'Butterfly' is a frustrating spy thriller with a few too many twists

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An Off Broadway Homecoming for Tarell Alvin McCraney and André Holland

An Off Broadway Homecoming for Tarell Alvin McCraney and André Holland

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Louvre Museum Names Advocate for African Art Repatriation as Next ‘Great Thinker’

Louvre Museum Names Advocate for African Art Repatriation as Next ‘Great Thinker’

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What Is Swedish Culture? IKEA? Yes. Abba? Not This Time.

What Is Swedish Culture? IKEA? Yes. Abba? Not This Time.

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Gal Gadot’s director defends her at Venice: ‘No reason to boycott artists’

Gal Gadot’s director defends her at Venice: ‘No reason to boycott artists’

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Jeffrey Wright calls backlash to The Batman role ‘so racist and stupid’

Jeffrey Wright calls backlash to The Batman role ‘so racist and stupid’

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The Paper review – Tim Key dials up the cringe factor and goes full David Brent in Office US spinoff

The Paper review – Tim Key dials up the cringe factor and goes full David Brent in Office US spinoff

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Meet Dancing with the Stars’ new pro Jan Ravnik, Taylor Swift’s back-up dancer

Meet Dancing with the Stars’ new pro Jan Ravnik, Taylor Swift’s back-up dancer

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Gerard Depardieu to appeal ruling that he must stand trial for rape

Gerard Depardieu to appeal ruling that he must stand trial for rape

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Why the return of Radiohead will climax one of the greatest ever years for live music

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Why the return of Radiohead will climax one of the greatest ever years for live music

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Travis Kelce still feels ‘giddy’ telling people about engagement to Taylor Swift

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Travis Kelce still feels ‘giddy’ telling people about engagement to Taylor Swift

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Celine Dion reveals she had to pull out of Eurovision 2025 last minute

Celine Dion reveals she had to pull out of Eurovision 2025 last minute

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This new TV show gave me an existential crisis – but I want more

This new TV show gave me an existential crisis – but I want more

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BBC drama viewers labelled a ‘medical horror’ arrives on rival free broadcaster

BBC drama viewers labelled a ‘medical horror’ arrives on rival free broadcaster

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Be in the audience for our immigration debate

Be in the audience for our immigration debate

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Radiohead to tour for first time in seven years

Radiohead to tour for first time in seven years

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Topshop will return to High Street in 2026

Topshop will return to High Street in 2026

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The Met Opera Turns to Saudi Arabia to Help Solve Its Financial Woes

The Met Opera Turns to Saudi Arabia to Help Solve Its Financial Woes

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