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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.


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.


Jorginho's criticism of Chappell Roan over daughter's tears goes viral

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:06:54 GMT

Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Jorginho goes viral with a social media post alleging singer Chappell Roan's security guard made his daughter cry.


Anthony Hopkins teases new film in 'golden land' of Dylan Thomas

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:56:00 GMT

The two-time Oscar winner stars in a film based on Dylan Thomas's short story, A Visit To Grandpa's.


Family-friendly TV drama Crookhaven hopes to be latest hit book adaptation

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 01:14:44 GMT

The show, based on a book series by JJ Arcanjo, follows a group of students at a school for crooks.


Sarah Ferguson is keeping a low profile, but pressure is mounting for her to give evidence on Epstein

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:54:44 GMT

There are calls for the former duchess to give testimony in the US, although there is no legal requirement she does so.


BTS agency shares drop after comeback show turnout falls short

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:39:03 GMT

The concert was attended by an estimated 104,000 fans, much lower than the expected 260,000.


Sombr stopped a show over safety - but are concerts in the UK really that risky?

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:02:35 GMT

Musicians are increasingly interrupting their own shows to help fans - but venues might be safer than you think.


What did critics think of Saturday Night Live UK's debut?

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:19:28 GMT

The long-running US sketch show now has a British equivalent, which received a broadly positive reaction on its debut.


Pop megastars BTS electrify historic centre of Seoul with comeback concert

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:01:05 GMT

The world's biggest band returns after more than three years with a huge concert in the South Korean capital.


Bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake's 2024 drink-driving arrest released

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:33:58 GMT

The pop star's legal team had tried to prevent the release of footage from his arrest, but reached an agreement.


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.


'We cannot be in peace', say Guthrie family as they renew appeal over missing mother

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:45:34 GMT

A seven-week nationwide search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV anchor Savannah Guthrie has not identified any suspects.


Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary becomes 2026's biggest box office debut

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:31:29 GMT

The sci-fi space adventure movie rockets to $140.9 million (£122m) at the global box office.


Louise Minchin taken to hospital with frostbite during Arctic challenge

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:57:14 GMT

The 57-year-old had been attempting to cycle 300 miles in three days in Canada's Northwestern Territories.


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".


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.


Anyone who goes through IVF 'should be so proud', says Sara Pascoe

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 01:06:17 GMT

The comedian says she tries to be proud of her own experience of IVF by talking about it on stage.


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.


Remember Chuck Norris memes but never watched his films? You're not alone

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:03:01 GMT

Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough-guy persona.


Is ex-Google boss Matt Brittin the right person to steer the BBC?

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:50:02 GMT

BBC media editor Katie Razzall says the former Google exec has been chosen for his insider knowledge of big tech.


OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:23:00 GMT

Leo Radvinsky became a billionaire after investing in the site, known for its pornographic content.


The Magic Faraway Tree's Andrew Garfield: Our attention is abused by tech companies

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:02:44 GMT

Garfield stars alongside Claire Foy and Nicola Coughlan in an adaptation of Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree.


The Bachelorette's messy break-up with its unlikely star Taylor Frankie Paul

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:03:15 GMT

The TikTok and reality TV star was a risky choice for the squeaky clean franchise - and ended up being a wrong one.


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.