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• Avengers Endgame Encore trailer teases Avengers Doomsday special look

  25-08-2026 19:48 via express.co.uk
  The Avengers Endgame Encore trailer also lands with a new poster and tickets are available now.
  
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• Maura Higgins to fill Cilla Black's shoes as host of Blind Date reboot

  26-08-2026 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Love Island and Traitors US TV personality will host a reboot of the popular dating show.
  
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• Rupert Grint to return to Harry Potter in Broadway play

  26-08-2026 17:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Grint, now 38, will play his character as an adult in the Harry Potter spin-off play in New York.
  
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• V&A workers to strike over pay and conditions

  26-08-2026 15:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Workers at three Victoria and Albert museum sites are due to strike and further staff plan to work to rule.
  
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• Rockstar Games breaks silence on Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks

  26-08-2026 14:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The game developer says the unauthorised footage has caused "heartbreak" for those working on the title.
  
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• How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine

  26-08-2026 14:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.
  
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• Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy

  26-08-2026 13:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.
  
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• Taylor Swift and Beyoncé lead tributes after death of 'bold and brilliant' Dolly Parton

  26-08-2026 12:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tributes pour in from across the worlds of music, film and politics for the star, who has died at 80.
  
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• 'If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain': The wit and wisdom of Dolly Parton

  26-08-2026 10:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The much-loved country singer-songwriter in her own words, following her death aged 80.
  
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• Dolly Parton was the one thing most Americans could agree on

  26-08-2026 10:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The cultural icon was one of the rare celebrities adored by Americans of all ages, races and political persuasions.
  
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• 'It's a big step up': Behind the scenes as Netflix hit Dept Q returns to Edinburgh

  26-08-2026 07:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The second season began filming in the Scottish capital in June and is due to continue until October.
  
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• Practical Magic 2's Kidman and Bullock board Essex vintage train

  26-08-2026 06:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The stars appear on the train, specially transported to a film studos for a new movie sequel.
  
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• Chinese artist jailed over satirical Mao sculptures, say rights groups

  26-08-2026 04:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The case against Gao Zhen, who was prosecuted under a law banning "slander of heroes", has been seen as an assault on artistic freedom.
  
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• How Dolly Parton told her life story through six iconic songs

  26-08-2026 01:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.
  
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• 'I'm heartbroken' - Fans react to Dolly Parton's death

  26-08-2026 01:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC spoke to gatherers at her Hollywood star in Los Angeles, and fans in Washington DC about the music icon's impact.
  
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• 'Dolly made everybody feel they were her friend'

  25-08-2026 23:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  US singer Darius Rucker speaks to the BBC about Dolly Parton following the news of her death.
  
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• Gasps as 9 to 5 cast announce Dolly's death

  25-08-2026 23:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The cast of Dolly Parton's musical, 9 to 5, was about to go on stage when her death was announced.
  
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• 'We used flour for powder' - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview

  25-08-2026 22:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The singer spoke candidly about her childhood in rural Tennessee, her family's poverty, and the determination that helped her rise to international stardom.
  
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• Mary Austin breaks silence for Freddie Mercury’s 80th birthday exhibition

  25-08-2026 22:25 via express.co.uk
  Mary Austin is also publishing a special Freddie Mercury book based on his unseen personal archives and collections.
  
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• Ali G new movie trailer: Sasha Baron Cohen sequel lands 24 years on

  25-08-2026 20:52 via express.co.uk
  Sasha Baron Cohen gave Borat a sequel and now it's Ali G's turn.
  
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• Dolly Parton: A life in pictures

  25-08-2026 20:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.
  
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• Family announces death

  25-08-2026 20:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Legendary country music singer Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80.
  
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• Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singer

  25-08-2026 20:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, the singer's team announced on social media.
  
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• Life of the music legend whose songs touched millions

  25-08-2026 20:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You.
  
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• Dolly Parton turned down Elvis Presley’s request ‘I cried all night but didn't regret it’

  25-08-2026 20:10 via express.co.uk
  Dolly Parton, who has died aged 80, did not regret turning down Elvis Presley.
  
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• New Nintendo Switch 2 bundle announced as Nintendo revives iconic Wii classic

  25-08-2026 18:30 via express.co.uk
  Nintendo has officially revealed a new Nintendo Switch 2 bundle, packing in a full free game and online subscription to revive a beloved Wii-era franchise
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Revelation demo could drop this week - but most fans won't get it

  25-08-2026 18:14 via express.co.uk
  Rumours of a Final Fantasy 7 Revelation demo dropping at Gamescom this week are circling as Opening Night Live approaches.
  
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• New GTA 6 leak has fans doing a double take over what's on this beach

  25-08-2026 17:44 via express.co.uk
  What appears to be the latest GTA 6 leak shows some news ways in which Rockstar might be moving the needle when it comes to vulgar content.
  
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• Designer's diamond watch cut off wrist, court told

  25-08-2026 17:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three men allegedly stole the Richard Mille watch straight from Catalin Botezatu's wrist.
  
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• PS Plus September 2026 free PS5 games reveal date, time and predictions

  25-08-2026 17:26 via express.co.uk
  Sony is set to reveal the PS Plus September 2026 free PS5 games lineup this week. Here is the exact reveal date and time and top fan predictions
  
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