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Chuck Norris, martial artist and Hollywood movie star, dies aged 86

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:41:21 GMT

The actor was known for Walker, Texas Ranger and The Way of the Dragon films - and numerous online memes.

Kevin Spacey and accusers settle before civil trial

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:27:23 GMT

The actor agrees an out-of-court settlement with three men who accused him of sexual assault.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:26:16 GMT

Brendon died of "natural causes", his family said in a statement, remembering him as "passionate" and "sensitive".

Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:30:58 GMT

Author Mia Ballard denies having used AI herself when writing the horror story Shy Girl.

Actress says being cast as Regina George is 'monumental'

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:25:17 GMT

Vivian Panka is the first black actress to play the character full-time in in the UK production of Mean Girls.

Greg James completes Comic Relief challenge, raising more than £4m

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:45:45 GMT

The Radio 1 host cycled 1,000km (630 miles) on a tandem bike over the course of eight days.

Dame Jenni Murray, former BBC Woman's Hour presenter, dies at 75

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:34:23 GMT

She was the Radio 4 programme's longest-serving presenter, having left in 2020 after 33 years.

Natural History Museum overtakes British Museum as UK's top tourist attraction

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:05:07 GMT

The venue broke the record for the most visitors to any museum or gallery in a single year.

Len Deighton obituary: How a cookery cartoonist became a master spy writer

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:48:29 GMT

Best-selling spy author whose workaday secret agents were a world away from the glamour of James Bond.

Ryan Gosling on bringing humour to sci-fi adventure Project Hail Mary

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:53:59 GMT

The Canadian actor stars as a science teacher turned astronaut in sci-fi film Project Hail Mary.

Afroman wins legal battle over songs mocking US police

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:36:47 GMT

The rapper was sued after releasing an entire album ridiculing the officers who raided his home.

BTS make live return in front of huge crowd

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:24:34 GMT

RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook perform together for the first time since October 2022.

BTS Arirang review: K-pop idols rekindle their fire

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:04:51 GMT

The band's 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.

Hospital order for man who stalked Myleene Klass

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:26:57 GMT

Peter Windsor is sentenced after sending items including an air pistol to Klass and another presenter.

Lily Allen's West End Girl portrait goes on show at National Portrait Gallery

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:15:50 GMT

The painting by Spanish artist Nieves Gonzalez was used on the cover of the singer's latest album.

US broadcaster pulls The Bachelorette after domestic abuse allegations

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:41:58 GMT

The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner.

The Salt Path author confirms she wrote secret first book - despite claiming to be debut writer

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:12:02 GMT

Raynor and Moth Winn published a book they hoped would help get them out of debt, the BBC confirms.

Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:42:18 GMT

The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets.

Saturday Night Live UK is here - but can it make you laugh?

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:30:17 GMT

The first episode of the British version of the American sketch show hits screens this weekend, and might face a tough crowd.

Traitors and Idris Elba help Comic Relief raise £30m

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:50:46 GMT

The annual charity telethon was hosted by Davina McCall and featured appearances from Idris Elba, Katherine Ryan and Catherine Tate.

Tributes to reality TV star found dead in Thailand

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:37:35 GMT

A Foreign Office spokeswoman says Jordan Wright's family is being supported.