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Amol Rajan to leave Radio 4's Today programme

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:48:44 GMT

The presenter will continue to host University challenge and his Radical podcast for the BBC.

Wicked's Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey set for theatre reunion

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:39:15 GMT

The Hollywood stars will perform in London after their successful run in the Wicked franchise.

2026 Mobo Awards: The nominations list in full

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:34:06 GMT

Find out who is nominated in each of the 20 categories at the 2026 Mobo Awards.

Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teens

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:21:39 GMT

The former London's Burning and Grange Hill star bought vodka for the girls before assaulting them.

Why Michael Sheen put his money on the line for new Welsh national theatre

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:01:09 GMT

The actor discusses spearheading the Welsh National Theatre and starring in its first production.

Star glamour on the Golden Globes red carpet

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:45:05 GMT

Ariana Grande, Hailee Steinfeld and Paul Mescal were among the stars pictured ahead of the ceremony.

Stranger Things documentary-maker shares reason for last-minute finale script

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:43:26 GMT

The making-of documentary gives fans an insight into the production process of the hit sci-fi show.

Bafta names rising stars who are tipped for film success

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:16:06 GMT

Chase Infiniti, Miles Caton and Robert Aramayo are among the nominees for the Bafta Rising Star Award.

Sting pays Police bandmates £600,000 in royalties

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:05:43 GMT

The musician discovered a "historic underpayment" after being sued in London's High Court.

Julian Barnes on his last novel: 'I hope it's a good one to go out on'

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:00:31 GMT

The award-winning author discusses his "final" novel, living with cancer, and the future of fiction.

TikTok star will not repay full extradition costs

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:26:48 GMT

Harrison Sullivan will not have to pay the full cost of the jet that police chartered to arrest him.

Olivia Dean, Little Simz and Central Cee lead 2026 Mobo nominations

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:33:52 GMT

The musicians pick up four nominations each, as the ceremony moves to Manchester for the first time.

Golden Globes 2026: The full list of winners

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:18:05 GMT

The stars of Adolescence, including Stephen Graham, join Hollywood A-listers on the winners' podium.

Rose-tinted filter: Why 2016 is taking over social media in 2026

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:09:12 GMT

Fidget spinners, filters and feeds that worked. Why are young people pining to go back a decade?

Sheeran touts ordered to pay back £3m or face jail

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:35:27 GMT

A Norfolk couple are ordered to pay the money after a Proceeds of Crime Act hearing.

Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser's best jokes

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:21:02 GMT

The US comic delivered a scorching opening monologue that roasted the A-listers in the room.

Colleen Hoover reveals 'successful' cancer surgery

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:17:07 GMT

The best-selling author says she has also been undergoing radiotherapy and is "doing much better".

The rise and fall of convicted TV actor John Alford

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:21:13 GMT

Once a TV star who found minor chart success, John Alford is now in prison for sex offences.

Chalamet beats DiCaprio to Golden Globes glory

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:13:40 GMT

The Marty Supreme star is among the big winners at the Globes and gets a boost in his quest for an Oscar.

Creatives mark Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th anniversary

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:29:13 GMT

A creative troupe will host performances in the forest that inspired A. A. Milne's Hundred Acre Wood.

David Hockney says moving Bayeux Tapestry to UK is 'madness'

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:55:02 GMT

The artist claims it is too much of a risk to transport the centuries-old artwork from France.

Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of cake fraud

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:12:24 GMT

Chiara Ferragni had been accused of misleading consumers in her promotion of Christmas cakes and Easter eggs.

Golden Globes top moments: Amy Poehler and Snoop Dogg to K-Pop triumphs

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:29:29 GMT

The annual award ceremony included plenty of star-power and banter, while bringing the Oscars race into focus.

'It's incredible, surreal': Skye Newman wins BBC Sound of 2026

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:44:28 GMT

Coming from a "broken background", Skye Newman's visceral, powerful pop has made her one to watch.

Eurovision Song Contest announces live tour

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:27:45 GMT

The show will feature some of the most memorable performers from the seven decades of the competition.

Harry Styles announces fourth album - with intriguing title

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:15:53 GMT

The pop star's long-awaited comeback is confirmed, after a viral campaign spread around the world.

Megastar boy band BTS never really went away

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:54:29 GMT

The world's biggest boy band are due to reveal their 2026 tour dates - why is it causing so much excitement?

How to watch the Golden Globe-nominated films

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:02:12 GMT

Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up.

Why you're more like the Traitors than you think and how it could harm you

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:36:32 GMT

We underestimate how often we bend the truth, but doing so can leave us isolated and anxious.