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• Organisers defend KPop gig after angry backlash over 'horrendous' concert

  20-02-2026 18:55 via bbc.com
  The K-pop Forever! Tribute shows took place in the SSE on Thursday evening, with further gigs due to take place next Monday and on 16 May.
  
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• Sam Fender and Olivia Dean finally reach number one after 35 weeks

  20-02-2026 18:45 via bbc.com
  Rein Me In sets a new UK chart record for the longest time to reach number one.
  
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• How Eric Dane gave his final months to 'moving the needle' on ALS

  20-02-2026 16:46 via bbc.com
  The Grey's Anatomy star spent his last months campaigning towards a cure for the rare, incurable condition.
  
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• Taylor Swift and KPop stars dominated music in 2025

  20-02-2026 16:00 via bbc.com
  APT by Rosé and Bruno Mars and tracks from KPop Demon Hunters were among the biggest hits of the year.
  
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• Guitar played on Ghost Town up for auction

  20-02-2026 14:32 via bbc.com
  The band's bass player Horace Panter is selling the 1971 blue Fender Precision via auction.
  
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• Woody and Buzz reunite in trailer for Toy Story 5

  20-02-2026 14:29 via bbc.com
  The old friends come face to face with a new threat - a frog-like tablet device called Lilypad.
  
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• Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis

  20-02-2026 11:33 via bbc.com
  The actor, who also starred in HBO's Euphoria, battled the most common form of motor neurone disease.
  
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• The Grammy winner bringing traditional country to new audiences

  20-02-2026 01:37 via bbc.com
  Zach Top discusses winning the first ever Grammy Award for best traditional country album.
  
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• Bridgerton star lands role in rom-com based on book fans ‘read six times over’

  19-02-2026 22:49 via express.co.uk
  A major Bridgerton star is set to headline the highly anticipated adaptation of a beloved rom-com from the writer of Netflix's People We Meet on Vacation.
  
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• 'Jaw-dropping' sci-fi thriller with twists you'll 'never see coming' now streaming

  19-02-2026 20:54 via express.co.uk
  A unique sci-fi survival thriller is now available on Paramount+ and has already been impressing fans.
  
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• ‘Masterpiece’ western streaming on BBC iPlayer - 92% on Rotten Tomatoes

  19-02-2026 19:55 via express.co.uk
  A classic western movie that fans consider one of the best in the genre is free to stream in the UK. Movie lovers call it a "masterpiece".
  
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• What we learned from the first trailer for the new Peaky Blinders film

  19-02-2026 19:47 via bbc.com
  The Immortal Man sees Cillian Murphy return as Tommy Shelby, opposite his son played by Barry Keoghan.
  
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• Peaky Blinders film trailer teases mystery character as Tommy Shelby returns

  19-02-2026 16:22 via express.co.uk
  Netflix has released a brand new trailer for the upcoming Peaky Blinders film, The Immortal Man, which sees Cillian Murphy's Tommy Shelby return to the fold.
  
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• I thought being deaf would mean I couldn't be a dating show contestant - now I'm starring in one

  19-02-2026 14:13 via bbc.com
  Hold My Hand is the first show if its kind where all the contestants and hosts useBritish Sign Language.
  
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• Gaffe-ridden Olympic commentary prompts Italian TV chief to resign

  19-02-2026 14:10 via bbc.com
  Paolo Petrecca, whose gaffe-ridden commentary of the event went viral, stands down from his job.
  
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• Trainspotting star Robert Carlyle joins Line of Duty cast

  19-02-2026 13:33 via bbc.com
  The Bafta-winning actor, known for Cracker and The Full Monty, will play a police officer in the news series.
  
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• Desperate hunt for breakthrough in Nancy Guthrie case turns to Mexico

  19-02-2026 13:09 via bbc.com
  The search for the 84-year-old mother of US presenter Savannah Guthrie has moved into a third week.
  
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• 'Defining moment' as long-awaited Bristol arena named

  19-02-2026 13:00 via bbc.com
  The entertainment and music venue in Filton will be known as the Aviva Arena.
  
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• Bad Bunny to make lead acting debut in film inspired by Puerto Rican revolutionary

  19-02-2026 11:41 via bbc.com
  The singer will star opposite Edward Norton and Javier Bardem in a film titled Porto Rico.
  
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• BBC plans David Attenborough celebration for 100th birthday

  19-02-2026 10:20 via bbc.com
  The corporation will look back on the veteran wildlife broadcaster's career for his birthday in May.
  
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• 'Witty' period drama with near perfect rating on BBC iPlayer now

  19-02-2026 09:00 via express.co.uk
  A French crime comedy set in the 1930s, directed by François Ozon and starring Isabelle Huppert, is now streaming on BBC iPlayer.
  
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• Horror film 'is one of the weirdest and most grotesque' now showing on BBC iPlayer

  19-02-2026 09:00 via express.co.uk
  The body horror film stars Viggo Mortensen, Lea Seydoux and Kristen Stewart in director David Cronenberg's acclaimed return to sci-fi.
  
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• Brit Awards art trail turns streets into a gallery

  19-02-2026 07:31 via bbc.com
  Curated by artist Stanley Chow a city-wide trail showcases the work of 21 local artists.
  
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• Australian presenter apologises for drinking before slurred Olympics report

  19-02-2026 05:11 via bbc.com
  Danika Mason also blamed the cold, after talking about coffee and iguanas in her live cross.
  
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• Solo Leveling, Honkai Star Rail and Lantern Fest coming to Fortnite update 39.50

  19-02-2026 01:22 via express.co.uk
  The only bad news is that Fortnite will be taken offline for server maintenance.
  
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• ‘Best horror movie of the year’ is streaming on Netflix now

  18-02-2026 21:54 via express.co.uk
  Horror fans have promised the film offers general thrills and it's already climbing the Netflix charts.
  
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• You're never too old, says dancer, 71, cast in Taylor Swift video

  18-02-2026 19:03 via bbc.com
  Denise Sideswas selected from hundreds of applicants to take part in the Opalite video.
  
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• Game of Thrones play to open in the UK this summer

  18-02-2026 19:00 via bbc.com
  The stage prequel will be set 10 years before the events of the original books and TV series.
  
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• Three tell-tale signs huge star is 'confirmed' as next James Bond

  18-02-2026 17:45 via express.co.uk
  A body language expert said that Callum Turner is working hard not to 'spill the beans'.
  
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• 'I would sell a lung for a Hannah Montana tour': Fans react to 20th anniversary special announcement

  18-02-2026 16:32 via bbc.com
  Fans are gearing up for the "Hannahversary" - a special to mark the show's 20th anniversary.
  
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• 6,500-hour Rainbow Six Siege veteran shares 5 tips every new player needs

  18-02-2026 15:56 via express.co.uk
  Looking to get started with Rainbow Six Siege? A veteran of the series shares his five tips players should learn to get good at the game quickly.
  
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• Nigella will be 'wonderful' on Bake Off, says Prue Leith

  18-02-2026 14:59 via bbc.com
  Dame Prue, who lives in Oxfordshire, announced that she would be leaving the reality baking competition in January.
  
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• V&A displays first YouTube video and watchpage

  18-02-2026 12:23 via bbc.com
  The original YouTube experience from 2005 has been recreated using internet archives.
  
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• 'I don't pay attention': Cynthia Erivo ignores online criticism as Dracula gets mixed reviews

  18-02-2026 11:30 via bbc.com
  The Wicked star appears in a one-woman version of the classic horror story in London's West End.
  
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• William says it has taken 'long time to understand my emotions'

  18-02-2026 09:15 via bbc.com
  Prince William has offered his advice to those struggling with their mental health, in a special Radio 1 panel discussion.
  
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• Newcastle to host Mercury Prize for second year

  18-02-2026 07:10 via bbc.com
  It comes off the back of last year's success, which saw Sam Fender win for album People Watching.
  
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• Stephen Colbert says CBS spiked interview with Democrat over FCC fears

  18-02-2026 01:12 via bbc.com
  The network denies it stopped the interview with a Texas Democrat from airing but warned it could run afoul of the US broadcast media watchdog.
  
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• 'Meeting my dad was a D:Ream' - pop star's 50-year search for his birth father

  18-02-2026 01:03 via bbc.com
  The musician, who was born in a mother and baby home, only found out who his natural father was when he was 59.
  
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• Bear Grylls helps families repair rifts in Welsh wilderness

  17-02-2026 19:04 via bbc.com
  Grylls will front a BBC show looking to resolve relationship issues via a series of physical challenges.
  
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• Singer and YouTuber who makes music with Furbys and Game Boys picked for UK at Eurovision

  17-02-2026 17:26 via bbc.com
  Synth artist Look Mum No Computer is described as "a bold and brave choice" to represent the UK.
  
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• The man whose bad break-up gave Madonna her breakthrough hit Like A Virgin

  17-02-2026 15:22 via bbc.com
  Billy Steinberg, who has died at the age of 75, co-wrote Madonna's 1984 chart-topper Like a Virgin.
  
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• 'One of the greatest actors we ever had': Hollywood mourns Robert Duvall

  17-02-2026 10:45 via bbc.com
  Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, Duvall's co-stars from The Godfather films, lead tributes to the Oscar winner.
  
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• Trash art reflects city centre gulls debate

  17-02-2026 07:15 via bbc.com
  The Worcester Plinth is displaying a sculpture titled 'The Gulls' at the play park on Lansdowne Road.
  
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• Heated Rivalry TV drama sparks new wave of ice hockey fans

  17-02-2026 07:12 via bbc.com
  Fans of the hit show about two male players in a secret relationship have become hooked on the sport.
  
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• Oasis v Blur rivalry revived in new play as cast take sides

  17-02-2026 02:55 via bbc.com
  The 1995 chart battle is recreated for a new play - and the rivalry is rekindled as the cast take sides.
  
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• 'It's never too late': Savannah Guthrie's new plea for mother's release as FBI analyses glove

  17-02-2026 00:37 via bbc.com
  The FBI says it recovered a DNA sample from the glove, which was found in a field a few miles from Guthrie's home.
  
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• How Robert Duvall became a Hollywood great

  16-02-2026 19:19 via bbc.com
  A look at the life of the prolific actor whose many films included Apocalypse Now and The Godfather.
  
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• Harry Styles named curator of 2026 Meltdown Festival

  16-02-2026 18:08 via bbc.com
  Harry Styles will join the list of artists that have overseen the annual London event.
  
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• Woman admits selling fake Taylor Swift tickets

  16-02-2026 15:35 via bbc.com
  The total amount of the fraud was nearly £3,000 and involved 12 victims, Cardiff magistrates hear.
  
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• YouTube star Markiplier says film's success is 'win' for independent creators

  16-02-2026 14:48 via bbc.com
  US creator Markiplier opens up about the multi-million dollar box office success of his debut film Iron Lung.
  
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