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The chilling lessons of Hollywood’s Red Scare

‘Blacklisted’, a sobering exhibition in New York, revisits the paranoia and repression of McCarthyism

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Songs of the Bulbul at Sadler’s Wells East review: tumultuous and cinematic

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Songs of the Bulbul at Sadler’s Wells East review: tumultuous and cinematic

MasterChef’s John Torode allegedly used the ‘worst racial slur there is’

MasterChef’s John Torode allegedly used the ‘worst racial slur there is’

The 12 worst plot twists in cinema

The 12 worst plot twists in cinema

Coldplay's roving 'kiss cam' spots boss with colleague as they duck for cover

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Coldplay's roving 'kiss cam' spots boss with colleague as they duck for cover

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Iconic 90s erotic thriller to reportedly get ‘anti-woke’ reboot

Iconic 90s erotic thriller to reportedly get ‘anti-woke’ reboot

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Grapefruit were tipped to be the next Beatles – what happened to the band once loved by John Lennon?

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Billie Marten: ‘Mostly, artists are in financial ruin no matter how successful they appear to be’

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Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham ‘tease Fleetwood Mac reunion’ with cryptic posts

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Snoop Dogg becomes Swansea co-owner and investor

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to end in May 2026

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'Trusting The Salt Path author was our biggest mistake', family says

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Fox News’ Kat Timpf shares health update ahead of planned absence from Gutfeld

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Denise Richards accuses ex Aaron Phypers of abuse, gets temporary restraining order amid divorce

Denise Richards accuses ex Aaron Phypers of abuse, gets temporary restraining order amid divorce

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Peacock to raise prices for third time in as many years

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end next year

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end next year

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Odyssey fans baffled by resale movie tickets going for $400 a year before film’s highly anticipated release

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CBS will end 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' next year

CBS will end 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' next year

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Only 5 Fingers Playing Piano, but the Sound of So Many Hands

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Who will replace John Torode on MasterChef?

Who will replace John Torode on MasterChef?

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‘And Just Like That …’ Season 3, Episode 8 Recap: Bringing Sexy Back

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Fans React to Colbert ‘Late Show’ Cancellation With Puzzlement and Anger

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Johnny Depp's new London art exhibition pays tribute to his ex-wife and children

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Johnny Depp's new London art exhibition pays tribute to his ex-wife and children

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Johnny Depp self-portrait to go on sale

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Johnny Depp self-portrait to go on sale

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end next year

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end next year

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Denise Richards accuses ex Aaron Phypers of abuse, gets temporary restraining order amid divorce

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Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham ‘tease Fleetwood Mac reunion’ with cryptic posts

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Citizen Kane sled saved from destruction sells for nearly $15m

Citizen Kane sled saved from destruction sells for nearly $15m

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‘The Porter’ Is a Rich Period Drama About Labor and Dignity

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Fans living for ‘unhinged’ new Netflix movie starring Idris Elba as a dog

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James Bond legend shares thoughts on new 007 director Denis Villeneuve

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Peacock to raise prices for third time in as many years

Peacock to raise prices for third time in as many years

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Bonnaroo sets return after severe weather halted festival but fans call changes ‘insane’

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The false romance of “princess treatment”

The false romance of “princess treatment”

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Jane’s Addiction Members Sue One Another After Onstage Fight

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Tracie Andrews now: What happened to Lee Harvey’s killer and why was she released?

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This new nightmare crime thriller that hides dark, haunting secrets and lies is freaking fans out

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This new nightmare crime thriller that hides dark, haunting secrets and lies is freaking fans out

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Joanna Bacon death: Breeders and Love Actually star dies aged 72

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Odyssey fans baffled by resale movie tickets going for $400 a year before film’s highly anticipated release

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‘One of the most important British dramas ever made’ joins major streamer

‘One of the most important British dramas ever made’ joins major streamer

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Game of Thrones ‘siblings’ are now playing lovers and it’s seriously weird

Game of Thrones ‘siblings’ are now playing lovers and it’s seriously weird

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Women’s Aid calls out Love Island for ‘reinforcing culture trivialising violence against women and girls’

Women’s Aid calls out Love Island for ‘reinforcing culture trivialising violence against women and girls’

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Chris Martin jokes about couple in Coldplay audience: ‘Either they’re having an affair or very shy!’

Chris Martin jokes about couple in Coldplay audience: ‘Either they’re having an affair or very shy!’

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How did Condé Nast go from dominance to decline? A new book explains

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The Narrow Road to the Deep North: where to watch Jacob Elordi’s epic war series

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Ariana Grande's bags another Hollywood role as reports she's quitting music swells

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Benny Johnson brutally mocked for completely misunderstanding Shane Gillis’ ESPY jokes: ‘Dumber than bricks’

Benny Johnson brutally mocked for completely misunderstanding Shane Gillis’ ESPY jokes: ‘Dumber than bricks’

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Super Bowl winning NFL star Bryan Braman dies aged 38 after rare cancer diagnosis

Super Bowl winning NFL star Bryan Braman dies aged 38 after rare cancer diagnosis

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Caitlyn Jenner’s manager Sophia Hutchins’ cause of death revealed after tragic wreck

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Doctor Who legend takes swipe at ‘grumpy old fans’ of BBC series

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A COVID-era Western, a slasher sequel and a 50-year-old classic to watch this week

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How Kpop Demon Hunters became a stealth smash hit for Netflix

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Chelsea Arts Festival: Ambika Mod, Sir Lenny Henry and more added to the bill

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Chelsea Arts Festival: Ambika Mod, Sir Lenny Henry and more added to the bill

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Iconic rock band shockingly explodes in multi-million dollar brawl and lawsuits after onstage chaos

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Iconic rock band shockingly explodes in multi-million dollar brawl and lawsuits after onstage chaos

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Steve Miller Band cancels all upcoming tour dates due to weather

Steve Miller Band cancels all upcoming tour dates due to weather

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Friendship is the funniest film of the year

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Shane Gillis uses ESPYs monologue to take jab at Trump and make Epstein joke amid client list controversy

Shane Gillis uses ESPYs monologue to take jab at Trump and make Epstein joke amid client list controversy

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Beloved children’s entertainer named as new Blue Peter host

Beloved children’s entertainer named as new Blue Peter host

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The completely free streaming service with 10,000 titles that’s like Tubi with a twist

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MasterChef’s John Torode reportedly used ‘worst racial slur there is’ before sacking

MasterChef’s John Torode reportedly used ‘worst racial slur there is’ before sacking

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