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Unexpected comebacks and operatic pop: The best albums and songs of 2025
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:26:17 GMT
From Pulp's unexpected comeback to Rosalía's experimental pop, here's the best music of the year.
Martha Stewart joins Snoop and Modric as Swansea co-owner
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:14:04 GMT
The 84-year-old American businesswoman has become the latest celebrity owner of Swansea City.
Strictly winner thanks fans for 'making dream come true'
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:41:00 GMT
Karen Carney, from Solihull, becomes the first footballer to win Strictly Come Dancing
No charge over Bob Vylan IDF chants at Glastonbury
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:52:23 GMT
Avon and Somerset Police says the incident "does not meet the criminal threshold" for prosecution.
We stripped to our pants a lot - Brydon on new series
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:41:16 GMT
The Welsh actor and comedian has been speaking about his latest series with Steve Coogan.
Judge quashes antisemitism case against comedian Reginald D Hunter
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:42:01 GMT
A judge says the Campaign Against Antisemitism's private prosecution was intended to get Hunter "cancelled".
The Glasgow singer following in the footsteps of Lewis Capaldi and Paolo Nutini
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:25:06 GMT
Shay O'Dowd won Breakthrough Artist at the Scottish Music Awards - the same prize won by his songwriting heroes.
The Wire actor James Ransone dies aged 46
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:58:00 GMT
Ransone played Ziggy, the clumsy and chaotic petty criminal in the second season of the crime drama.
Adolescence star was 'nervous' about show reaction
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:41:07 GMT
The teenager says he felt the drama, which sparked a national debate, was "more than a TV show".
Presenter Nick Bright to leave BBC Radio 1Xtra after 15 years
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:45:14 GMT
The presenter, who has become a staple on 1Xtra's airwaves, will host his final show in January.
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:04:47 GMT
The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles.
Afrobeats star Asake 'devastated' after fan dies in Kenya stadium crush
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:59:40 GMT
Police are investigating the circumstances of the death of 20-year-old Karen Lojore.
Why Hollywood battle could change how you watch sport
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:02:35 GMT
A multi-billion dollar takeover fight is being played out in Hollywood - and Premier League bosses will be watching on closely.
Two identical Banksy murals appear in London
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:05:04 GMT
Artist confirms mural near Notting Hill is his, after an identical one appeared in central London.
Are viral band Boy Throb the real deal or a TikTok gag?
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:42:36 GMT
The group has been campaigning for one million TikTok followers to help get a band member a US visa.
Bake Off, Strictly or Amandaland? The TV highlights over Christmas
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:03:05 GMT
Stranger Things, Two Doors Down and The Celebrity Apprentice are among this year's highlights.
What the biggest viral videos of 2025 teach us about AI
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:35:09 GMT
Animals on the porch, actors on the catwalk and footballers in the White House
Barry Manilow to have surgery for 'cancerous spot' on lung
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:25:06 GMT
Manilow said it was "pure luck" that doctors found the spot early when he had an MRI scan following weeks of bronchitis.
Jimmy Kimmel to say 'fascism has had a great year' in Channel 4 Christmas message
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:46:23 GMT
Channel 4 said Kimmel would deliver a "deeply personal and characteristically jovial address"
Susan Boyle receives 'hero' jacket from superstar fan Timothée Chalamet
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:50:45 GMT
The Scottish singer has been gifted a jacket by the US actor after he hailed her one of his biggest British heroes.
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.
Hundreds attend Stone Roses' Mani's star-studded Manchester send-off
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:46:14 GMT
Mani's coffin was carried out of Manchester Cathedral by Liam Gallagher and his Stone Roses bandmates.
Avatar: Fire and Ash tops US box office despite middling reviews
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:19:24 GMT
The film is the third in the sci-fi fantasy franchise from Hollywood director, James Cameron.
Zendaya and Tom Holland in surprise curry house stop
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:44:37 GMT
The famous couple turned up at the restaurant in Leicestershire while visiting the area to see a show.
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?
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.
Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies aged 74
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:46:33 GMT
The singer died in hospital on Monday following a short illness, his family said in a statement.
David Walliams dropped from children's book festival after inappropriate behaviour claims
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:43:35 GMT
Author has strongly denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour which emerged last week.
Russell Brand charged with new offences of rape and sexual assault
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:55:44 GMT
Russell Brand will appear in court on 20 January 2026 over the new charges.
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.
Chris Rea: The car enthusiast whose love of driving inspired his songs
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:05:31 GMT
The rock and blues singer's love of cars and driving was the inspiration for many of his songs.
