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Binge-watching 2025's Christmas films: The good, the bad and the so-bad-it's-good
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:34:05 GMT
Kiefer Sutherland, Michelle Pfeiffer and Kate Winslet all star in new festive films this Christmas.
Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:48:31 GMT
Warner Brothers says the offer for its film and streaming businesses is inferior to Netflix's.
Government considers advertising or subscription model for BBC
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:52:43 GMT
It has published a consultation document - or green paper - laying out plans to futureproof the BBC.
The Oscars ceremony to move to YouTube from 2029
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:30:14 GMT
The show was hosted by ABC for more than a half-century and reveals the latest major shakeup in Hollywood.
Influential classical music broadcaster Sir Humphrey Burton dies
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:23:12 GMT
He presented the BBC's Omnibus and In Performance, and also hosted shows on Radio 3 and Classic FM.
England's arts funding 'straitjacket' set for overhaul
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:59:20 GMT
A review of Arts Council England recommends more power for the regions and scrapping a controversial strategy.
We asked Mormons what they really think about The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 04:13:32 GMT
Those in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Britain tell BBC News about their lives, after the Disney+ show was laced with scandal.
Why is Donald Trump suing the BBC?
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:20:37 GMT
The US president has filed a defamation lawsuit over the BBC's edit of his speech in a Panorama documentary.
Miss Finland's viral 'slanted-eyes' photo stirs racism firestorm
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:34:05 GMT
Ex- Miss Universe contestant Sarah Dzafce has drawn backlash in East Asia and in her own country.
BBC says it will defend Trump defamation lawsuit over Panorama speech edit
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:17:21 GMT
The US president is requesting $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages, according to court documents filed in Florida.
Lizzo celebrates as fat-shaming claims dismissed
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:38:51 GMT
The star says the allegations "haunted" her, but she still faces allegations of sexual harassment.
Second doctor sentenced in Matthew Perry overdose death
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:10:45 GMT
Dr Mark Chavez, one of five people who pleaded guilty in the Friends star's death, was sentenced to eight months of home detention.
Susan Boyle 'incredibly touched' by Timothée Chalamet's praise
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:16:55 GMT
The singer says she's "very flattered" after the actor named her as one of his biggest British heroes.
'Songwriting is my therapy', says Tom Walker
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:21:23 GMT
The Leave A Light On singer wants to reduce stigma around discussing mental health struggles.
BBC declares it will fight Donald Trump's defamation claim - but should it?
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:45:34 GMT
As the US president follows through on his threat to sue the BBC, what are the options for the corporation?
Rob Reiner: Six classic movies from the 'big-hearted genius' director
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:30:37 GMT
Reiner was known for his activism as well as favourites like When Harry Met Sally, Stand by Me and Misery.
Katie Price's ex-husband denies raping girl, 13
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:29:24 GMT
Kieran Hayler has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape and one of sexually assaulting the girl.
Fallout and the secret of the perfect video game adaptation
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:30:36 GMT
Masterminds behind the classic video game series tell us how they created a successful TV show.
Rob Reiner’s son appears in court charged with murder
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:31:10 GMT
Jake and Romy Reiner say they are in "unimaginable pain", as their brother faces first-degree murder charges over their parents' death.
Timothée Chalamet on table tennis, his twenties and his love of... Susan Boyle
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:17:35 GMT
The US actor is tipped for an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of table tennis star Marty Mauser.
What we know about Nick Reiner, son charged with murder of director Rob Reiner
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:47:56 GMT
The middle child of the filmmaker and his wife Michele, who was also killed, is being held without bail.
Swapping front-of-house theatre job for panto turn
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:30:40 GMT
Actor Zak Douglas reflects on his journey at Wolverhampton Grand.
'A nightmare' - The battle over Warner Bros is turning Hollywood upside down
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:37:15 GMT
Interviews with dozens of actors, producers and camera crews reveal an industry attempting to weigh the lesser of two horrible choices.
Trump repeats criticism of killed Hollywood director Rob Reiner
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:49:57 GMT
Reiner was a longtime Democrat, liberal activist and outspoken opponent of the US president.