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Claire Foy says playing Queen Elizabeth felt like ‘just another role’

Claire Foy says playing Queen Elizabeth felt like ‘just another role’

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

The actress won two Emmy awards and a Golden Globe for the role.
Biggest showbiz stories of 2025: From Coldplay’s KissCam to Katy Perry in space

Biggest showbiz stories of 2025: From Coldplay’s KissCam to Katy Perry in space

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

From divorces to deaths, and some more Strictly Come Dancing drama, here is a round-up of the most memorable news stories:
Eleven told ‘fight for a world beyond Hawkins’ in final Stranger Things trailer

Eleven told ‘fight for a world beyond Hawkins’ in final Stranger Things trailer

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

The last ever episode will stream on New Year’s Day.
Netflix teases first look at new ‘deeply personal’ Take That docu-series

Netflix teases first look at new ‘deeply personal’ Take That docu-series

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

The three-part Netflix docuseries will recount the rise to fame of the hit 90s pop group in January, the streamer has announced.
Snow Patrol frontman donates £20k to Belfast soup kitchen

Snow Patrol frontman donates £20k to Belfast soup kitchen

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

The People’s Kitchen Belfast said the money will allow them ‘to continue to offer all our services particularly during the winter months’.
Jenni Murray says Woman’s Hour has ‘lost its way’ and is ‘rather dull’

Jenni Murray says Woman’s Hour has ‘lost its way’ and is ‘rather dull’

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

The 75-year-old broadcaster criticised the radio show she worked on for more than three decades.
Adam Peaty changes username on Instagram following wedding to Holly Ramsay

Adam Peaty changes username on Instagram following wedding to Holly Ramsay

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

The 31-year-old has updated his username on the social media site to include the surname of his new wife.
Gordon Ramsay’s daughter Holly weds Olympian Adam Peaty amid family fall-out

Gordon Ramsay’s daughter Holly weds Olympian Adam Peaty amid family fall-out

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Holly kept the details of her dress under wraps as she arrived at Bath Abbey shrouded in a white cloak.
Wham! and Michael Buble top final UK music charts of 2025

Wham! and Michael Buble top final UK music charts of 2025

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

Chris Rea’s Driving Home For Christmas re-entered the top 10 this week.
Cillian Murphy’s Tommy Shelby makes return in trailer for Peaky Blinders film

Cillian Murphy’s Tommy Shelby makes return in trailer for Peaky Blinders film

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

The forthcoming movie serves as a continuation of the hit BBC drama series, which followed the rise of Birmingham-based crime family the Shelbys.
Dawn French plays mother in family ‘like the Beckhams’ in trailer for BBC show

Dawn French plays mother in family ‘like the Beckhams’ in trailer for BBC show

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

French stars in a new BBC sitcom about a ‘complicated’ family.
Jimmy Kimmel to deliver Channel 4’s 2025 Alternative Christmas Message

Jimmy Kimmel to deliver Channel 4’s 2025 Alternative Christmas Message

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

The late-night presenter was taken off the air and suspended indefinitely in September following comments he made after the murder of Charlie Kirk.
David Walliams dropped by publisher HarperCollins

David Walliams dropped by publisher HarperCollins

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Walliams has written books including The Boy In The Dress, Gangsta Granny, and Fing.
‘She dreamed a dream’: Timothee Chalamet reveals he is a Susan Boyle fan

‘She dreamed a dream’: Timothee Chalamet reveals he is a Susan Boyle fan

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

The 29-year old has named Boyle as one of his all-time greats.
Everything we know so far about Avengers: Doomsday

Everything we know so far about Avengers: Doomsday

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Avengers: Doomsday is expected to be released next year.
Comedian Ricky Gervais unveils statue paying tribute to dog from After Life

Comedian Ricky Gervais unveils statue paying tribute to dog from After Life

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

The death of Vislor Antilly was announced earlier this year.
Kylie Minogue says it feels ‘astonishing’ to finish 2025 with a number one album

Kylie Minogue says it feels ‘astonishing’ to finish 2025 with a number one album

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Her record, Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped), has topped the UK albums chart.
Celebrity Traitors stars Joe Marler and Nick Mohammed join Celebrity Gogglebox

Celebrity Traitors stars Joe Marler and Nick Mohammed join Celebrity Gogglebox

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

The pair built a strong bond on The Celebrity Traitors.
Taoiseach describes Eurovision boycott as ‘act of solidarity’

Taoiseach describes Eurovision boycott as ‘act of solidarity’

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Ireland is among a number of countries that pulled out of the contest over Israel’s participation in 2026.
Congratulations and condemnation as RTÉ withdraws from Eurovision

Congratulations and condemnation as RTÉ withdraws from Eurovision

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Groups and individuals have reacted to the broadcaster’s decision not to participate in or air Eurovision in 2026.

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